D40 Owner's Manual
Safety Information
Read the following Safety Information throughly before using the device.
• Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual.
• Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the manufacturer.
• Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or damaged.
• Do NOT use the equipment where aerosol sprays are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.
• Do NOT use under any circumstances on newborns or infants.
• This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases. The data measured is
for reference only. Always consult your physician to have the results interpreted.
• Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions thoroughly and practice
the test. Do all quality control checks as directed.
• Keep the device and testing supplies away from young children. Small items such as the
battery cover, batteries, test strips, lancets and vial caps are choking hazards.
• Keep the equipment and its flexible cord away from hot surfaces.
• Do NOT apply the cuff to areas other than the place directed.
• Use of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if synthetic materials are present
(synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) may cause damaging static discharges that may cause
erroneous results.
• Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic
radiation, as these may interfere with the correct operation.
• Proper maintenance and periodically calibration are essential to the longevity of your
device. If you are concerned about your accuracy of measurement, please contact local
customer service for help.
Important Information
• Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings which are lower than
actual values. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare
professional immediately.
• If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and you do not have symptoms
of illness, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms or continue to get results higher or
lower than usual, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional.
• Use only fresh whole blood sample to test your blood glucose.
• Using other substances will lead to incorrect results.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your blood glucose test
results and you have followed all instructions described in this owner's manual, call your
healthcare professional.
• We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive individuals or patients
in shock. Please consult the healthcare professional before use.
• The measurement unit used for indicating the concentration of blood or plasma glucose
can have mg/dL or mmol/L. The approximate calculation rule for conversion of mg/dL in
mmol/L is:
mg/dL
Divided by 18
mmol/L
Times 18
= mmol/L
= mg/dL
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