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Owner’s Manual
AutoCode®Blood Glucose Meter
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Dear Prodigy AutoCode
®
Meter Owner:
Thank you for choosing the Prodigy AutoCode
®
as your
blood glucose monitoring system. Please read this
manual carefully as it contains important information
about your new Prodigy AutoCode
®
system.
The Prodigy AutoCode
®
meter has the latest technol-
ogy for blood glucose monitoring and is made with
quality components. It is easy to use, provides fast test
results with a minimal sample of blood, has a large,
easy-to-read display screen, and is lightweight and
portable for your convenience.
The Prodigy AutoCode
®
meter is designed to help you
and your healthcare professionals monitor your blood
glucose levels. This Owner’s Manual will help you learn
how to use your Prodigy AutoCode
®
meter effectively.
A warranty registration card is included with your
system. Please return the completed card to us, com-
plete the warranty online at www.prodigymeter.com,
or call Customer Care to register your Prodigy Auto-
Code
®
meter. Customer Care is available by calling
1.800.243.2636 Monday - Friday 8:30AM to 5:30PM
(EST). All questions concerning test results should be
directed to your healthcare professional.
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Prodigy
AutoCode
®
meters:
• Require No Coding, allowing you to save time
and decreases the chances of human error due
to improper coding.
• Allow you to perform Alternate Site Testing (AST).
• Have memory and data management capabilities.
Prodigy’s Diabetes Management software gives you
and your healthcare professional, powerful graphic
tools to manage your diabetes.
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Letter to Meter Owner................................................................2-3
Table of Contents.........................................................................4-5
Important Safety Instructions....................................................6-9
Important Health-Related Information .................................... 10
Alternate Site Testing (AST).................................................. 11-12
Introduction to Prodigy AutoCode®Meters...................... 13-14
Intended Use .......................................................................... 13
Test Principle..................................................................... 13-14
About Prodigy No Coding Blood Glucose Test Strips.... 14-16
Key Functions of the Test Strip ...................................... 14-15
Important Test Strip Information................................... 15-16
Contents of the Prodigy AutoCode®Meter............................. 17
Setting up the Prodigy AutoCode®Meter......................... 18-27
Key Functions.......................................................................... 18
Meter Display.................................................................... 19-20
Speaking Function................................................................. 21
Setup Steps....................................................................... 22-27
Control Solution Testing........................................................ 28-34
Performing a Control Solution Test .............................. 31-34
Performing a Blood Glucose Test........................................ 35-44
Preparing the Lancing Device....................................... 35-36
Getting a Blood Sample................................................. 37-38
Tips for Applying Blood Without Sight ....................... 39-41
Applying Blood to the Test Strip................................... 42-44
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Using the Meter Memory...................................................... 45-47
Viewing Results on a Personal Computer ............................... 47
Specications................................................................................. 48
Caring for your Prodigy AutoCode®Meter ....................... 49-54
Cleaning your System..................................................... 50-51
Lancing Device....................................................................... 51
Disinfecting your System................................................ 51-52
Storing your System .............................................................. 52
Battery...................................................................................... 53
Low Battery.............................................................................. 53
Battery Replacement............................................................. 54
System Troubleshooting........................................................ 55-61
Special Messages ............................................................ 55-56
Error Messages................................................................. 56-57
Troubleshooting Guide .................................................. 58-61
Information About your Prodigy AutoCode®Meter........ 62-71
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results................. 62-63
Performance Characteristics.......................................... 64-65
Expected Test Results............................................................ 66
Unexpected Test Results ................................................ 67-68
Accuracy of Meter Measurements ............................... 69-71
Symbol Information...................................................................... 72
Warranty Information................................................................... 73
Limited Lifetime Warranty.................................................... 73
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE USING.
The following basic safety precautions should always
be taken.
•
Close supervision is necessary when the device is used
by, on, or near children and handicapped persons.
•
Use the device only as described in this manual.
•
Use only Prodigy No Coding Blood Glucose Test
Strips and Prodigy Control Solution with your Prodigy
AutoCode
®
meter. Using other test strips and control
solutions with this meter can produce inaccurate re-
sults.
•
Do not use the device if it has suffered any damages
or if it appears to not be working properly.
•
Keep the test strip vial away from children; the vial cap
and test strips can be a potential choking hazard.
•
Never chew or swallow a test strip. If this occurs, seek
medical assistance immediately.
•
All parts of the system are considered biohazardous
and can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even
after cleaning and disinfection.
Important Safety Instructions
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•
The device is intended for patient over-the-counter
use to self-monitor blood glucose. It should not be
used to collect blood from more than one person.
•
The meter and lancing device are for single patient
use. Do not share them with anyone including other
family members! Do not use on multiple patients!
•
To reduce the risk of electromagnetic interference,
DO NOT use this meter near cellular and cordless
telephones, intercom systems, electric garage gates,
radio transmitters and other electrical or electrical
equipment that are sources of electromagnetic radi-
ation, which may interfere with the meter’s operation.
For further information, please refer to:
FDA Public Health Notication: Use of Fingerstick
Devices on More Than One Person Poses Risk for
Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial
Communication (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/
Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices
on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens (2011)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
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Limitations
Hematocrit: Hematocrit levels below 20% or above 60%
can cause false results. Please consult your healthcare
professional if you do not know your hematocrit level.
For self-testing only.
For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Do not share your Prodigy AutoCode
®
meter, test strips,
lancets and lancing device with anyone, including other
family members.
Do not use on multiple patients.
The system should NOT be used for the diagnosis of or
screening for diabetes.
The system should NOT be used in neonates.
The system should NOT be used on critically ill patients.
Not for use on patients who are dehydrated,
hypotensive, in shock or in a hyperosmolar state.
DO NOT CHANGE YOUR TREATMENT BASED ON
A SINGLE RESULT THAT DOES NOT MATCH WITH
HOW YOU FEEL, OR IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR
TEST RESULT COULD BE INACCURATE.
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Alternate Site Testing results should NOT be used
for calibrating CGMs or for insulin dosing calcula-
tions when glucose levels may be rapidly changing or
uctuating, such as after meals or exercise, or after tak-
ing insulin.
Do not use the Prodigy AutoCode
®
Blood Glucose Mon-
itoring System during or after a Xylose Absorption Test.
This may falsely raise glucose results. Please check with
your Doctor before using the Prodigy AutoCode
®
Blood
Glucose Monitoring System.
The system exhibits interference from Acetaminophen,
ascorbic acid and Ibuprofen. If you are taking acet-
aminophen containing drugs (Tylenol, etc., >8.0 mg/
dL in your blood), or ibuprofen containing drugs (Advil,
etc., > 50.0 mg/dL in your blood) or vitamin C (ascor-
bic acid, > 5.0 mg/dL in your blood), you may obtain
inaccurate readings from this blood glucose monitoring
system. Please check with your doctor before using the
Prodigy Autocode
®
Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
High uric acid concentrations (>8 mg/dL in your blood)
may interfere with the glucose measurements with
this device. If you have medical conditions that are
associated with high uric acid level or hyperurice-
mia (e.g. gout), then please check with your Doctor
before using the Prodigy AutoCode
®
Blood Glucose
Monitoring System.
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Test results below 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) indicate low
blood glucose (hypoglycemia).
Test results greater than 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L) indi-
cate high blood glucose (hyperglycemia).
If your test result is below 60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/
dL, repeat the test, and if the result is still below 60 mg/
dL (3.3 mmol/L) or above 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L),
consult with your healthcare professional immediately.
Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypoten-
sive individuals, individuals in shock, and in those
experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state.
Please refer to the test strip package insert for
additional important information.
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may
cause false low results. If you believe you are suffering
from severe dehydration, consult with a healthcare pro-
fessional immediately.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not
consistent with your blood glucose test results and
you have followed all instructions described in this own-
er’s manual, contact your healthcare professional.
Important Health-Related Information
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