Fora D40 - User Manual

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Dear System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA D40 Blood Glucose plus Blood
Pressure Monitoring System. This manual provides important infor-
mation which helps you to operate this system smoothly. Before
using this product, please read the following contents thoroughly
and carefully.
According to the clinical studies from American Diabetes Associa-
tion, elevated blood pressure often accompanies adult diabetes
patien
ts. These studies also suggest that diabetes patients could
reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by managing their
blood glucose levels and blood pressure. Therefore, with easy
operation of this FORA D40 Blood Glucose plus Blood Pressure
Monitoring System, you can easily monitor your blood glucose lev-
els and blood pressure by yourself at any place, any time. In addi-
tion, this system can help you
and your healthcare professionals to
monitor and adjust your treatment plans, and keep your diabetes
and blood pressure under control.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact
the place of purchase.
D40
Version 2.0 2011/07 311-3261000-002
English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

General Safety Instructions

Critical safety guidelines for device usage and handling to prevent injury.

MONITOR OVERVIEW

TEST STRIP USAGE

Test Strip Handling and Insertion

Instructions on how to properly use and insert the test strip into the monitor.

SETTING THE MONITOR

Initial Configuration and User Setup

TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE

CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING

Performing Control Solution Tests

Procedures for verifying monitor and strip accuracy using control solutions.

TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE

Sample Collection Preparation

Blood Glucose Measurement Procedure

Step-by-step process for obtaining and reading a blood glucose measurement.

TESTING YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE

Cuff Application and Positioning

Instructions on correctly fitting and positioning the blood pressure cuff on the arm.

Blood Pressure Measurement Methods

Detailed steps for performing single and average blood pressure measurements.

DATA DOWNLOAD AND TRANSFER

Data Transfer via USB Cable

Data Transfer via Bluetooth

Data Transfer via GPRS

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Battery Management and Replacement

AC Adapter and Recharging

SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Understanding Error Messages and Readings

Explanations of on-screen messages, error codes, and their solutions.

Resolving Measurement Issues

Common problems and their recommended solutions for blood glucose and blood pressure measurements.

SPECIFICATIONS AND PERFORMANCE

Fora D40 Specifications

General

Display	LCD
Test Time	5 seconds
Sample Size	0.5 μL
Battery Type	2 x AAA batteries
Measurement Range	20-600 mg/dL
Sample Type	Capillary whole blood
Operating Temperature	10 - 40 °C (50 - 104 °F)