Owner`s manual

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PRODIGY
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Blood Glucose Meters Owner’s Manual
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PRODIGY
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Blood Glucose Meters Owner’s Manual
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 of the test strip and is
automatically drawn into the test strip.
The test strip consists of the following parts:
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Test Strips
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.
Please refer to the “Performing a Blood Glucose Test” section for
your meter for complete instructions.
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Important Test Strip Information
• Store test strip packages in a cool, dry place between
39.2°F–104°F (4°C– 40°C). Keep away from direct sunlight
and heat. Do not refrigerate.
• 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.
• Immediately use a test strip after removing it from the vial,
replace the vial cap and close it tightly.
• 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.
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.