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  • Página 2 Icon Defi nitions Symbol Descriptions The name of the cellular carrier to which Carrier Name the meter is currently connected. Indicates that the current battery charge status. The battery energy remaining is depicted in a standard manner, familiar to most users, in which red indicates near- total discharge, which additional levels of white indicate progressively more complete charge states.
  • Página 3: Tabla De Contenido

    F.4 Setting Up Your BioTel Care® BGM (pg. 47) Maintenance of Your BioTel Care® BGM and Lancing Device (pg. 48) Storing Your BioTel Care® BGM and Test Strips (pg. 53) Troubleshooting (pg. 53) About Your System (pg. 58) Terms of Service/Use (pg. 63)
  • Página 4: Intended Use

    A. Intended Use The BioTel Care® Blood Glucose Monitoring system is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips, forearm, or palm. It is intended for lay use by persons with diabetes to aid in diabetes management.
  • Página 5: Getting Started

    M29-A3, (ISBN 1-56238-567-4). C. Getting Started Thank you for choosing the BioTel Care® Blood Glucose Monitoring System. The BioTel Care® system is comprised of the BioTel Care® meter and the User Portal. The meter provides accurate readings sent immediately to your online account to store, track, and chart.
  • Página 6 Unboxing the BioTel Care® BGM for the first time Before we begin, take a moment to go over the contents of your BioTel Care® BGM kit. Your kit should include: BioTel Lancing Nylon User Quick Care® BGM Charger Device Case...
  • Página 7: Your Biotel Care® Bgm

    D. Your BioTel Care® BGM    This is a  Touch Screen       Right side Left side  Power (PWR) Button • Short-press of power button turns on/off the screen. • Long-press of power button when screen is on pops out a window with the following options: Power Off , Restart, and Airplane Mode / Silent, Vibrate, and Sound.
  • Página 8: The Home Screen

    BioTel Care® Test Strips Blood Sample End Contact End (put into Test Strip Port) Important Notes on Test Strips: • Because of the auto coding feature of this meter, the strip insertion will be snug. This is to be expected and users fi nd it easy after a few attempts.
  • Página 9 Preparation and Safety Before you begin, make sure to: • Set up your BioTel Care® BGM Blood Glucose Meter properly. • Run a control test before fi rst use. (See Step-by-Step Guide • Run a control test before fi rst use. (See Step-by-Step Guide to Control Testing - pg.
  • Página 10 • Do not operate the meter outside the temperature range of 50°F (10°C) to 104°F (40°C). • The BioTel Care® BGM is compatible with Telcare® Test Strips and Telcare® Glucose Control Solutions. You will need: •...
  • Página 11: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    D.1 Testing Your Blood Glucose 1. Power on the BioTel Care® BGM with the PWR (Power) button on the right side of the BGM. Long press if it is turned off , short press if it is in SLEEP mode. The device will automatically display the Home Screen.
  • Página 12 3. Take out a BioTel Care® Test Strip from the bottle, and close the bottle immediately. (Some meters require the user to enter a code from the vial. BioTel AUTOLET PLUS COMPONENTS Care® and Telcare® strips do a. Depth adjuster not require a code.)
  • Página 13 5.9 The lancet should be removed and disposed in accordance with local waste regulations. Important Information for Lancing Device • Use the BioTel Care® or Telcare® Lancing Device included in your BioTel Care® Blood Glucose Monitoring System to obtain a blood sample. The minimum blood sample volume is 0.8 microliters.
  • Página 14 If you require one, please contact Telcare, LLC. Important Information on Alternate Site Testing You BioTel Care® BGM is capable of testing your blood glucose from your palm, usually referred to as an alternate site test, or AST.
  • Página 15 Alternate site testing can be less painful than fingertip testing. However, because of the physiological differences between your fingertip and palm, AST results may be significantly different. Alternate site testing should not be used to calibrate a continuous glucose monitor nor should it be used in insulin dose calculations.
  • Página 16 “No Selection”. 8. Sending Your Results After pressing the CONTINUE button, your BioTel Care® BGM will send the results to Telcare’s secure server. 9. Remove the used test strip and discard it properly.
  • Página 17 Dry your hands completely. Test again using fingertip testing. DO NOT test on your palm or forearm. If you still receive the same message, test your BioTel Care® BGM with a control solution: refer to ”Step-by- Step Guide to Control Testing.” (pg.
  • Página 18: Testing With Control Solution

    What to do if you get high or low readings AND you feel ill. If the BioTel Care® BGM displays results that are “High” or “Low,” or you get a result that is more than 250 mg/dL or below 50 mg/dL AND you feel ill: •...
  • Página 19 • Practice the testing • The test strips are exposed to environmental conditions outside the temperature requirements printed on the label. Purchase additional control solution by calling Telcare, LLC at (888) 666-4530 (US) or (1) (978) 610-4688 (International) (9AM-9PM EST, M-F) Step-by-Step Guide to Control Solution Testing 1.
  • Página 20 To test Level 2 (L2) control solution, press on the L2 CONTROL button OR use the UP/DOWN buttons to highlight L2 CONTROL button. 3. Take out a BioTel Care® Test Strip from the test strip bottle. Close the bottle immediately. 4. IMPORTANT: •...
  • Página 21: Control Solution Troubleshooting

    Blood Glucose testing logs. Important Tips About Control Solution 1. Only use BioTel Care® or Telcare® Glucose Control Solution with the BioTel Care® or Telcare® Test Strips. Other brands of control solution or test strips may produce inaccurate results.
  • Página 22: Functions And Settings

    D.3 Functions and Settings View Your Logs on the Meter View your logs on your meter Your BioTel Care® BGM can store at least 10,000 logs. Each log is stored with date and time. 1. Power on the BioTel Care® BGM by using the PWR button.
  • Página 23 Blood Glucose Readings Blood glucose readings are displayed in a colored (blue, green, orange, or red) circle. Each color indicates in which target range the reading falls: Blue: below target Green: on target Orange: above target Red: high above target Control Solution and other Logs •...
  • Página 24 Add Logs on the Meter Add your logs on your meter SPO2 Your BioTel Care® BGM allows you to manually Temperature add Blood Glucose, Carbs, Medicine, Activity, Weight, Blood Pressure, A1C, SPO2, and Temperature.
  • Página 25 7. Delete New Log Type Once a New Log Type is created, it may be deleted from the List of Logs. From the Add Log screen, select the New Log Type to be deleted. Once highlighted, press the EDIT button. When the New Log Type screen appears for editing, press the Delete button.
  • Página 26 Summary of Past Readings Display statistics of your past readings on your meter Your BioTel Care® BGM allows you to check the statistic result of your past blood glucose readings. The summary screen has 5 graphs: Personal Testing Goal, Readings by Range, Hourly...
  • Página 27 1. You can enter the Summary Screen from the Applications Menu by pressing the Summary icon or use the buttons to select and enter. You may also use the Application Drawer to select Summary. 2. You can swipe left/right, press the “<” and “>” icons OR use the UP/DOWN buttons to navigate to each graph.
  • Página 28 Reminders Your BioTel Care® BGM allows you to create and manage reminders for blood glucose readings, medications or activities, etc. 1. You can enter the Reminders Screen from the Applications Menu by pressing the REMINDER icon or use the buttons to select and enter.
  • Página 29 Support Get on-screen support from your tutorials on your meter. Your BioTel Care® BGM allows you to view video tutorials, the Quick Start Tutorial, and the user manual, on your meter. 1. You can enter the Support Screen from the Applications Menu by pressing the Support icon or use the buttons to select and enter.
  • Página 30 Setting Up Your BioTel Care® BGM Your BioTel Care® BGM time is automatically updated with the local date and time when a cellular connection is established. If you would like to view your meter’s preset settings, navigate to the Settings screen.
  • Página 31: Setting Options

    Setting Options Volume Change the volume of your meter by moving the slider thumb. Brightness Change the brightness of your meter’s screen. Airplane Mode Turning on Airplane Mode disables cellular network access. You will not be able to transmit your readings while Airplane Mode is turned on.
  • Página 32 Download software updates for your BGM from the App Store. Your BioTel Care® BGM allows you to download software updates available for your BGM from the App Store. You can enter the App Store Screen from the Applications Menu by pressing the App Store icon or use the buttons to select and enter.
  • Página 33: Customizing Your Meter

    Critical Updates When a critical software update is available, an INSTALL NOW prompt will appear on your screen. This prompt will take you to the App Store to select and install the update. You will not be able to use other meter functions until a critical update has been installed.
  • Página 34 1. Press the Apps Menu button on the bottom of the Home Screen to navigate to the Applications page. (Refer to Applications Menu Image) 2. Press the three dots in the top right corner of the applications screen for the Application Customization drop-down menu.
  • Página 35 Widget Customization For quick access to application functions through mini-applications, widgets are made available to be used on the Home Screen by swiping Left/Right. Select applications support widgets and may be added to the Home Screen. 1. To customize the Home Screen Widgets, select the Home Screen Widgets button from the drop-down menu.
  • Página 36 Blood Glucose Last Reading Display Customization To better understand the Last Reading taken on the meter, a visual representation of the ranges is displayed. The Blood Glucose Display is able to be customized for improved understanding and clarity. 1. Select the Settings application either via the Navigation Menu or Applications Menu.
  • Página 37: Other Apps

    Other Apps Along with the BGM default apps, there are other apps that may appear on your device. These apps include: Connected Devices: You can connect select devices (ex: blood pressure cuff or weight scale) to your BGM via Bluetooth and send the results right to your meter.
  • Página 38 Alert App: The Alert App is used to send a direct message to your device from your program or Health Care Provider in order to provide you with feedback or questions. Alerts are sent to your meter and are stored within the Alert App. Once an alert is received, a pop-up will appear on your device that may be read and dismissed.
  • Página 39: Classic Mode

    F. Classic Mode You can select the Classic Mode under the Mode option on the Settings screen, and the Classic style main menu screen will be displayed. It mimics the User Interface in Telcare’s previous models. Main Menu In this Home Screen, swipe up/down OR use the UP/ DOWN buttons (located on the left of your meter) to...
  • Página 40: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    Reading  Last Test Reading 2. Take out a BioTel Care® Test Strip from the bottle, and close the bottle immediately. (Some meters require the user to enter a code from the vial. BioTel Care® and Telcare® strips do not require a code.) 3.
  • Página 41 If a Reading Tag is not selected in the allotted time, it will automatically be tagged as “No tag”. 9. Sending Your Results As soon as you select the tag, your BioTel Care® BGM will send the results to our Server.
  • Página 42 20 mg/dL. Wash your hands. Dry your hands completely. Test again using fi ngertip testing. DO NOT test on your palm or forearm. If you still receive the same message, test your BioTel Care BGM with ® a control solution: refer to "Step-by-Step Guide to Control Solution Testing"...
  • Página 43: View Your History On The Meter

    F.2 View Your History on the Meter View your logs on your meter Your BioTel Care® BGM can store at least 10,000 logs. Each result is stored with date and time. 1. Power on the BioTel Care® BGM by using the PWR button.
  • Página 44 Step-by-Step Guide to Control Solution Testing 1. Power on the BioTel Care® BGM by using the PWR button on the right side of the BGM. The device starts on the Main Menu. Once start up is completed, press Test Mode and the device will be ready to check blood glucose.
  • Página 45 3. You can select any mode you want by pushing the ENTER button. 4. Take out a BioTel Care® Test Strip from the test strip bottle. Close the bottle immediately. 5. IMPORTANT: • Firmly insert the test strip into your BioTel Care®...
  • Página 46 Important Tips About Control Solution 1. Only use BioTel Care® Glucose Control Solution with the BioTel Care® Test Strips. The BioTel Care® BGM is also compatible with the Control Solution Telcare®...
  • Página 47: Setting Up Your Biotel Care® Bgm

    F.4 Setting Up Your BioTel Care® BGM Your BioTel Care® BGM® time is automatically updated with the local date and time when a cellular connection is estab- lished. If you would like to view your meter’s preset settings, navi- gate to the Settings screen.
  • Página 48: Maintenance Of Your Biotel Care® Bgm And Lancing Device

    G. Maintenance of Your BioTel Care® BGM and Lancing Device Charging Your BioTel Care® BGM Your BioTel Care® BGM uses a rechargeable battery. It can be charged and discharged hundreds of times, but eventually the battery will lose its charge. If you notice significant reduction in the duration of your meter’s operating time, please contact...
  • Página 49 To Charge Your Device 1. Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet. 2. Plug the other end of the cord into the BGM’s charging port. Charging Troubleshooting If your device does not turn on when you press the power button on, your battery may not be fully charged.
  • Página 50: Cleaning And Disinfecting

    Cleaning and Disinfecting What is the diff erence between cleaning and disinfecting? Cleaning and disinfecting are not the same thing. Cleaning simply removes blood and dirt. Disinfecting kills germs and provides an extra level of safety. In the following procedure, the fi rst disinfectant towel is used for cleaning, and the second towel provides for disinfection.
  • Página 51 7. Wait at least one minute and make sure device is completely air dried before next blood test. The BioTel Care® BGM has been validated for 1,825 cleaning and disinfection cycles. Please obtain a new meter after cleaning and disinfecting the meter 1,825 times or once the lifetime of the meter (5 years) has been reached, whichever comes first.
  • Página 52: Warranty Information

    from the second person. • Stop using the meter and contact customer service immediately if you notice any of the following signs of deterioration: • The meter does not turn on. • The meter is damaged or has stopped working. •...
  • Página 53: Storing Your Biotel Care® Bgm And Test Strips

    H. Storing Your BioTel Care® BGM and Test Strips • Your meter is a delicate electronic device that should be handled with care. Severe shock, such as dropping the meter, could damage it. • The meter and test strips only work in the temperature range of 50˚F (10˚C) to 104˚F (40˚C).
  • Página 54 Action to take: Restart meter and contact Telcare support if the problem continues. Call Telcare at (888) 666-4530 (US) or (1) (978) 610-4688 (International). 2. Error Message: “Used Strip Detected! Please insert a new strip.” What it means: Your test strip may be used or damaged. Action to take: Repeat the test with a new test strip.
  • Página 55 6. Error Message: “Reading is below the minimum 20 mg/dL. It may be caused by meter failure. Please insert another test strip and take a new reading.” What it means: The reading is below the minimum test range. Action to take: Remove test strip, insert another one and take a new reading.
  • Página 56 5. Error: Meter freezes or restarts What it means: Your meter may require restarting or software updates. Action to take: Check your meter’s battery charge level. Charge your meter if low or very low battery. Turn off your device, wait 10 seconds, and turn your device back on.
  • Página 57 Terms of Warranty Telcare warrants the BioTel Care® BGM to be free of defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. The liability of Telcare, LLC is limited to repair or replacement.
  • Página 58: About Your System

    Memory: 10,000 blood test results with date and time stamp Result Averaging: 7, 14, 30, and 90 days averaging displayed on BioTel Care® BGM Dimensions: 102L x 59.5W x 13.9H (mm) Weight: 92 grams Battery: Rechargeable, Lithium Ion 980mAh hour battery, replaceable.
  • Página 59 Telcare, LLC encourages you to visit these websites for updated information. The BioTel Care® BGM is not a cell phone but is considered a similar wireless device. You can access the FDA website at http://www.fda.gov/Radiation-EmittingProducts/ RadiationEmittingProductsandProcedures/ HomeBusinessandEntertainment/CellPhones/default.htm...
  • Página 60 Electromagnetic Emitted Interference According to IEC 61326 The BioTel Care® BGM is suitable for operation in the indicated electromagnetic environment. The customer and/or operator of the BioTel Care® BGM should make sure that it is used in an electromagnetic environment as described.
  • Página 61 IEC 61326-1: 2013, IEC 61326-2-6:2013 Test Condition Compliance Radiated Emission Complies (30MHz to 1000MHz) Conducted Emission on AC 150kHz to 30MHz Complies Harmonic Class A Complies Flicker Complies IEC 61326-1: 2013, IEC 61326-2-6:2013 Immunity Tests Compliance Electrostatic Discharge (IEC 61000-4-2) ±4kV ±8kV Complies Radiated Immunity (IEC 61000-4-3) 80MHz to 1000MHz 3V/m (rms) 1400MHz to 2000MHz 3V/m (rms)2000MHz to...
  • Página 62 turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Página 63: Terms Of Service/Use

    only the power required to reach the network. In general, the closer you are to a wireless base station, the lower the power output. The highest SAR value for the model device as reported to the FCC when tested for use when worn on the body, as described in this user guide, is 1.07 W/kg (body-worn measurements differ among device models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements).
  • Página 64 (collectively, the “Sites”). This Agreement governs your use of the Sites, both as a visitor and a registered member as described below, and purchase, use of the BioTel Care® blood glucosemeter (the “Meter”) and/or access to the Telcare service (collectively, the “Service”). By accessing or using the Sites, the Meter and the Service, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
  • Página 65 THE SERVICE ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE OR TREATMENT. YOU HEREBY AGREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SUCH INFORMATION SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE MEDICAL ADVICE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WHATSOEVER. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING YOUR HEALTH.
  • Página 66 to conduct any activity that is illegal or violates the rights of others, provide instructional information about illegal activities, or promote physical harm or injury against any group or individual. All members represent and warrant that the information they provided when registering as a member, and all information that they subsequently provide regarding themselves and their membership, is true and accurate and not misleading.
  • Página 67 Privacy and Your Data. You agree that you have read, understood and accept the terms of Telcare’s Privacy Policy. This policy governs the collection, use and sharing of personal and non-personal information from you when using the Sites, the Meter and the Service.
  • Página 68 whom you designate to receive such data. You hereby waive and release the Health Care Provider and Insurance Carrier and its respective affiliates from any and all damages, losses, actions, costs and claims in connection with the access of your data resulting from your use of the Service and the Meter and in connection with the administration of your participation in the Insurance Carrier’s health care plan.
  • Página 69 automatically sent to or monitored by your physician, medical advisor or any health personnel that you seek or receive health services from in connection with your health management needs (collectively, “Health Agents”) Accordingly, you hereby waive and release any such Health Agents and any respective affiliates from any and all liability, damages, losses, actions, costs and claims in connection with the access of your Testing Data resulting from your use of the Service.
  • Página 70 Member Password and Login Identity. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your member password and login for the Sites and the Service, and are fully responsible for all activities that occur under your password or account with or without your knowledge. If you knowingly provide your login and password information to another person, your membership privileges to the Sites and the Service may be suspended temporarily or terminated.
  • Página 71 by you after such update shall be deemed to constitute acceptance of the revised version of the Agreement. If at any time you are no longer able to comply with the terms of the then-current Agreement, you must terminate this Agreement and immediately stop using the Meter, Sites, and the Service.
  • Página 72 to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions including after an order has been submitted and whether or not the order has been confirmed and your credit card charged. If your credit card has already been charged for the purchase and your order is cancelled, Telcare will issue a credit to your credit card account in the amount of the charge.
  • Página 73 Order Acceptance/Confirmation. Your receipt of an electronic or other form of order confirmation does not signify our acceptance of your order, nor does it constitute confirmation of our offer to sell. Telcare reserves the right at any time after receipt of your order to accept or decline your order for any reason.
  • Página 74 THE SITES, THEIR APPLICABLE CONTENT, THE METER AND SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” BASIS. TELCARE DOES NOT MAKE, AND DISCLAIMS ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH REGARD TO THE SITES, THE METER AND THE SERVICE, THE SITES’...
  • Página 75 partners, from and against any claims, actions or demands, liabilities and settlements including without limitation, reasonable legal and accounting fees, resulting from, or alleged to result from, your violation of this Agreement. International Users. Telcare makes no claims that information on the Sites is appropriate or may be used or downloaded outside of the United States.
  • Página 76 of Delaware, and in no other court or jurisdiction. You hereby submit to the jurisdiction of the state and federal courts sitting in the state of Delaware. Miscellaneous Terms. Telcare and the Telcare logo are trademarks of Telcare, LLC. You agree not to display or use these trademarks in any manner without a prior, written permission from Telcare.
  • Página 77: Privacy Policy

    IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PLEASE DO NOT OPEN OR USE THE METER AND PROMPTLY CONTACT TELCARE SUPPORT EITHER AT THE EMAIL OR ADDRESS PROVIDED ABOVE. L. Privacy Policy Telcare, LLC Privacy Policy (Last Updated August 5, 2020) General THESE TERMS OF USE SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE ACCEPTED UPON YOUR OPENING OF AND USE OF THE METER.
  • Página 78 • When you visit our websites, some information is automatically collected. For example, when you visit our web sites your computer’s operating system, Internet Protocol (IP) address, access times, browser type and language, and the website you visited before our site are logged automatically.
  • Página 79 This information will not include any information directly identifying you. If you post a comment or message in our blog or other public forums on biotelcare.com or BioTel Care social media, it will be shared publicly.
  • Página 80 We may share personal information under the following circumstances: • with third party vendors, consultants and other service providers as needed to perform their job functions; • to (i) comply with laws or to respond to lawful requests and legal process, (ii) to protect the rights and property of our agents, customers, and others including to enforce our agreements, policies and terms of use or (iii) in an emergency to protect the personal safety of Telcare, its...
  • Página 81 How to update your profile: Please visit the home page of our website at www.biotelcare.com, click on “SIGN IN”, and then sign in using your email address and password. To opt in or out of email communications, go to the bottom of the form and make the selection of your choices.
  • Página 82 informed decisions about the choices available to our users. We do not collect personal information from anyone who we know is younger than 13. However, we may not be able to ascertain the user’s real age if the information provided to us is not correct.
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