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The Nova Max Plus Glucose and ß-Ketone Monitoring System
isintendedtobeusedforthequantitativemeasurementof
glucose or ß-hydroxybutyrate (ß-Ketone) in fresh capillary whole
blood. It is intended for use by people with diabetes mellitus in
the home and by healthcare professionals in clinical settings as
an aid to monitor the eectiveness of diabetes control. It is not
intended for use in the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes
mellitus and is not intended for use on neonates. The Nova
MaxPlusMonitorisspecicallyindicatedforthequantitative
measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples
obtained from the ngertip, forearm, and palm or ß-ketone in
fresh capillary whole blood samples obtained from the ngertip
only.
• TheNovaMaxPlusMonitorisintendedforuseoutsidethe
body (in vitro diagnostic use).
• ItshouldonlybeusedwithNovaMaxPlusGlucoseandß-
Ketone Test Strips and Nova Max Plus Control Solutions.
• Itshouldbeusedfortestingglucose(sugar)andß-Ketone
only with fresh capillary whole blood samples.
• ItshouldNOT be used to diagnose DKA or to test newborns.
• ItshouldNOT be stored in the refrigerator or in the car.
WARNING: The Nova Max Plus Monitor contains small parts. Keep
the monitor out of reach of small children and pets.
If you have hypoglycemia unawareness, a blood glucose moni-
tor is critical to your care. Since any monitor may fail, break, or be
misplaced, you should always have a backup monitor.
Intended Use
Nova Max Plus Monitor OG PN46171D1 EN.indd 1 9/5/12 3:22 PM