Owner`s manual

PRODIGY AutoCode® Blood Glucose Meter PRODIGY AutoCode® Blood Glucose Meter
Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual
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About Prodigy® Test Strips
Key Functions of the Test Strip
All Prodigy
®
meters measure the amount of sugar
in the blood, commonly referred to as blood
glucose. Blood is applied to the opening of the
absorbent channel on the end of the test strip
and is automatically drawn into the test strip.
The test strip consists of the following parts:
Absorbent Channel
Apply a drop of blood and it will be
drawn in automatically.
Conrmation Window
Shows whether enough blood has been drawn
into the test strip’s absorbent channel.
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the test strip into the test
strip port on the meter.
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.
Push it in rmly until it will not go any further.
Figure 2
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Please refer to the “Performing a Blood Glucose Test”
section for complete instructions.
Important Test Strip Information
• Store test strip packages in a cool, dry place
between 39°F–104°F (4°C–40°C). Keep
away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not
refrigerate. Do not store in your car.
• Store your test strips in their original vial
only. Do not transfer them to a new vial or
any other container.
• With clean, dry hands you may touch the test
strip anywhere on its surface when removing
it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.
• Do not clean the testing site with alcohol.
Instead, wash the test site thoroughly with
soap and water only.
• Immediately use a test strip after removing it
from the vial, replace the vial cap and close it
tightly to prevent exposure to moisture.