Owner`s manual

PRODIGY AutoCode® Blood Glucose Meter PRODIGY AutoCode® Blood Glucose Meter
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• Only apply a blood sample or a control
solution sample to the test strip’s absorbent
channel. Applying other substances to the
test strip’s absorbent channel will cause
inaccurate results.
• Record the discard date on the vial label
when you rst open it. Discard remaining
test strips 90 days after the rst opening
date.
• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration
date printed on the package.
• After removing the test strip from the vial,
insert it directly into the meter. Do not lay
the test strip on any other surface.
Warning: Keep the test strip vial away from
children; the vial cap and the test strips can
be a potential choking hazard. Never chew or
swallow a test strip. If this occurs, please seek
medical assistance immediately.
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Introduction to Prodigy® Meters
Intended Use
Prodigy
®
blood glucose monitoring systems
are intended for use outside the body (in vitro
diagnostic use only) and should only be used for
blood glucose (blood sugar) testing with fresh
capillary whole blood samples.
These systems are intended for use in the home
and in clinical settings and should not be used
for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing
of newborns. Consult your healthcare provider if
unusual readings occur.
Test Principle
Blood glucose is measured by an electrical
current that is produced when a blood sample
mixes with the reagent (special chemicals) of the
test strip. The electrical current changes with the
amount of glucose in the blood sample. Prodigy
®
meters measure the strength of the electrical
current, calculate your blood glucose level
and then display your result in either mg/dL or
mmol/L.