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The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip. The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared. The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for self testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes or for neonatal use. The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose in capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip.

The FreeStyle InsuLinx Meter, in conjunction with the FreeStyle InsuLinx Test Strips works on the principal of coulometric biosensor technology, measuring glucose by its reaction with Glucose Dehydrogenase (GDH) in blood samples or control solutions, through electrochemical mediation. The device automatically logs blood glucose results to create a customized logbook. The FreeStyle InsuLinx System has a large touch screen and a user interface designed for an easy user experience. Users can pre-program audible and visual reminders for blood glucose testing, or other individual needs. The FreeStyle InsuLinx System has 'plug and play' software that automatically installs on a computer without the need for a CD or internet access (via the meter's USB port and a provided cable). It also provides access to the structured reports for both the healthcare professionals and patients.

The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System is indicated as an aid in the treatment of insulin-requiring diabetes. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System consists of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert Meter, ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus test strips, ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solutions, and ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System is intended to facilitate the optimization of glycemic control in multiple daily insulin injection therapy and are under the supervision of healthcare professionals experienced in managing insulin treated patients. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system is intended for self-testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system should not be used for the diagnosis or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use. Alternative site testing should NOT be used with the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System is intended for prescription home use only. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert meter is also indicated for the calculation of an insulin dose or carbohydrate intake based on user-entered data. The ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor, as a component of the Accu-Chek Aviva Expert meter, is intended for use in providing insulin dose recommendations in response to blood glucose, health events, and carbohydrate input. The ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor is intended to provide direction for insulin adjustment within the scope of a preplanned treatment program from a healthcare professional. Before its use, a physician or healthcare professional must prescribe the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System and provide the patient-specific target blood glucose, insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio, and insulin sensitivity parameters to be programmed into the ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor. Once programmed, a patient must consult with his/her physician or healthcare professional before making any changes to these ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor settings.

The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System consists of the following which was originally cleared under k131366: - ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert meter - ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor (a component of the Aviva Expert meter) - ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus test strips - ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solutions The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert system is a blood glucose monitoring system that makes use of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus test strips and the ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solutions. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert system provides the user with the ability to measure capillary blood glucose levels when a sample of capillary blood is applied to the test strip. The meter also provides an optional insulin bolus calculator (the ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor) designed for use by individuals with diabetes who require insulin. This feature is optional in that a user can simply obtain a blood glucose value through capillary blood testing and does not need to use the insulin bolus calculator portion of the system if it is not desired. For the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert system, this bolus calculator is meant to be used by patients with diabetes on multiple daily insulin injection (MDI) therapy. In order to calculate the appropriate bolus of insulin, the ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor takes the measured bG, the target bG, the carbohydrate intake, the insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio, the insulin sensitivity, health events (such as exercise), the time of day, and the active insulin into account. Before using the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert system, a physician or healthcare professional must provide the patient-specific target blood glucose, insulin-to-carbohydrate ration, and insulin sensitivity parameters.

The EGV1.1 Pro Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in venous whole blood or fresh capillary whole blood from fingertip. Testing is done outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). It is intended for multiple-patient use in professional healthcare settings as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. The system is only used with single-use lancing devices. The system is not to be used on neonates, nor for the diagnosis of, or screening for diabetes mellitus. The system consists of the EGV1.1 Pro meter and the EGV1.1 Pro meter only is used with the EGV1.1 Pro test strips to quantitatively measure glucose in venous whole blood or fresh capillary whole blood from fingertip. The EGV . I Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood from fingertip, palm, or forearm. Testing is done outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). It is indicated for use at home (over the counter [OTC]) by a single patient with diabetes and should not be shared, as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. The system is not to be used on neonates, nor for the diagnosis of, or screening for diabetes mellitus. Alternative site testing can be only used during steady-state blood glucose conditions. The system consists of the EGV I.I meter and the EGV I.I test strips. The EGV I.I meter only is used with the EGV I.I test strips to quantitatively measure glucose in fresh capillary whole blood from fingertip, palm, or forearm.

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The CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip, forearm, upper arm, palm, thigh, or calf. The CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared. Alternative site testing should be done only during steady-state times (when glucose is not changing rapidly). The CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for self testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes controls. The CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use. The CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Test Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip, forearm, upper arm, palm, thigh, or calf. The CERA-CHEK 1070 Control Solution is for use with the CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Test Meter and Test strips as a quality control check to verify that the meter and test strips are working together properly and that the test is performing correctly. The CERA-CHEK Diabetes Management Software is PC-based software intended for use in home and professional settings to help people with diabetes and their healthcare professionals in the review, analysis and evaluation of glucose results for effective diabetes management. It is intended for use as an accessory to compatible CERAGEM MEDISYS blood glucose monitoring systems. The CERA-CHEK Diabetes Management Software's language is English.

The CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of the CERA-CHEK 1070 Glucose Test Meter, CERA-CHEK 1070 Blood Glucose Test Strips with Code Key, CERA-CHEK 1070 Control Solution 1 and Control Solution 2, a Lancing device, and CERA-CHEK Diabetes Management Software and cable needed for installing the software on the PC and for transmitting data from meter. Control Solution 1 and Control Solution 2 are required but not included with the meter. Control Solution 1 and Control Solution 2 are always provided as a set. CERA-CHEK Diabetes Management Software and cable are required but not included with the meter. CERA-CHEK Diabetes Management Software and cable are always provided as a set.

The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System is indicated as an aid in the treatment of Insulin-requiring diabetes. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System consists of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert Meter, ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus test strips, ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solutions, and ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System is Intended to facilitate the optimization of glycemic control in patients who are trained in multiple daily insulin injection therapy and are under the supervision of healthcare professionals experienced in managing insulin treated patients. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of giucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system is intended for selftesting outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood giucose monitoring system should not be used for the diagnosis or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use. Altemative site testing should NOT be used with the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert blood glucose monitoring system. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System is intended for prescription home use only. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert meter is also indicated for the calculation of an insulin dose or carbohydrate intake based on user-entered data. The ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor, as a component of the Accu-Chek Aviva Expert meter, is intended for use in providing insulin dose recommendations in response to blood glucase, health events, and carbohydrate input. The ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor is intended to provide direction for insulin adjustment within the scope of a preplanned treatment program from a healthcare professional. Before its use, a physician or healthcare professional must prescribe the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System and provide the patient-specific target blood glucose, insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio, and insulin sensitivity parameters to be programmed into the ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor. Once programmed, a patient must consult with his/her physician or healthcare professional before making any changes to these ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor settings.

The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert System consists of the following: - ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert meter . - ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor (a component of the Aviva Expert meter) . - . ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus test strips (k101299) - ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solutions (k043474) . The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert system is a blood glucose monitoring system that makes use of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Plus test strips (cleared under k101299) and the ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solutions (cleared under k043474). The industrial design of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert meter is nearly identical to that of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo meter (cleared under kl 11353); the only difference between the two devices is that the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert meter does not have Bluetooth wireless capability and therefore cannot be connected to an insulin pump, whereas the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Combo meter does have Bluetooth capability and can be connected to an insulin pump. The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert system provides the user with the ability to measure capillary blood glucose levels when a sample of capillary blood is applied to the test strip. The meter also provides an optional insulin bolus calculator (the ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor) designed for use by individuals with diabetes who require insulin. This feature is optional in that a user can simply obtain a blood glucose value through capillary blood testing and does not need to use the insulin bolus calculator portion of the system if it is not desired. The insulin bolus calculator algorithm is identical to the bolus calculator algorithm that was cleared during the Aviva Combo 510(k) submission (k111353). For the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert system, this bolus calculator is meant to be used by patients with diabetes on multiple daily insulin injection (MDI) therapy. In order to calculate the appropriate bolus of insulin, the ACCU-CHEK Bolus Advisor takes the measured bG, the target bG, the carbohydrate intake, the insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio, the insulin sensitivity, health events (such as exercise), the time of day, and the active insulin into account. Before using the ACCU-CHEK Aviva Expert system, a physician or healthcare professional must provide the patient-specific target blood glucose, insulinto-carbohydrate ration, and insulin sensitivity parameters.

The Nova Max Mini Blood Glucose and ß-Ketone Monitor System is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose or ß-hydroxybutyrate (ß-ketone) in fresh capillary whole blood. It is intended for single-patient home use and should not be used for testing multiple patients. It is intended for self-testing outside the body by people with diabetes mellitus as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. The Nova Max Mini Blood Glucose and ß-Ketone Monitor System is specifically indicated for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood obtained from the fingertip or alternative site testing on the forearm, or ß-ketone in whole blood capillary samples obtained from the fingertip only. Glucose AST on the forearm can be used only during steady-state blood glucose conditions. The Nova Max Mini is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes, and it is not intended for use on neonates. The Nova Max Mini Blood Glucose Test Strips are intended for use only with the Nova Max Mini Blood Glucose Monitor System to quantitatively measure capillary blood glucose from the finger and forearm. The Nova Max Mini Ketone Test Strips are intended for use only on the Nova Max Mini Blood Glucose and ß-Ketone Monitor System to quantitatively measure capillary β-hydroxybutyrate from the finger. Nova Max Mini Glucose/Ketone Control Solutions are intended for use with the Nova Max Mini Glucose and ß-Ketone Monitor and test strips as a quality control check to verify the accuracy of test results. There are two levels of controls, (Level 2 and Level 3).

The monitor is a hand-held testing device that works in conjunction with Nova Max Mini glucose test strips to measure glucose or the Nova Max Mini β-Ketone test strips to measure ß-ketone in a whole blood sample. Monitor operation is self-prompting using three user interface buttons. In addition to measuring glucose and ketone, the monitor also stores patient test and quality control test data. The self-prompting menu system is navigated by means of a three-button keypad. It offers audible feedback for user inputs, and audible and/or visual feedback for prompts and user alerts. A "battery low" warning will alert the user to change the batteries. Battery charge state information is available on the "monitor status screen". The user can select the auto shutoff option to conserve power when the monitor is not in use. Test data and monitor setup information will be stored in a non-volatile format to prevent data loss. Nova Max Mini Blood Glucose Test Strips: The test strips contain a reaction layer that contains a glucose-enzyme (greater than 1.0 IU) and ferricyanide as a mediator and will utilize glucose dehydrogenase flavin-adenine dinucleotide (GDH-FAD) chemistry (Aspergillis sp.). The test strip is touched to a drop of blood to initiate the test process. The strip is designed such that when a drop of blood is touched to the end of the strip, the blood is drawn into the reaction space via capillary action. A simple one-step process provides a blood glucose result. Ten test strips will be provided with the meter kit and will also be available separately in vials of 50 strips. These test strips are manufactured by Nova Biomedical and identical to those cleared for market with the predicate Nova Max One Blood Glucose Monitor System (K112638). Nova Max Mini ß-Ketone Test Strips: The Nova Max Mini β-Ketone test strips contain a reaction layer that contains the enzyme βhydroxybutyrate dehydrogenase (Alcaligenes fecalis) greater than or equal to 0.3 IU; mediator greater than or equal to 0.42 µg: coenzyme equal or greater than 0.28 µg and additional ingredients (polymers, buffers). The test strip is touched to a drop of blood to initiate the test process. The strip is designed such that when a drop of blood is touched to the end of the strip, the blood is drawn into the reaction space via capillary action. This simple one-step process provides a blood ß-Ketone result displayed on the monitor. Two ketone test strips will be provided with the meter kit and will also be available separately in cartons of 10 strips. Ketone strips are individually packaged in foil pouches. The ketone test strip is identical to the strip cleared for market with the predicate Nova Max Plus Blood Glucose and ß-Ketone Monitor (K091547). Control Solutions: The control solutions are aqueous assayed solutions, containing buffered D-Glucose. B-Ketone, viscosity-adjusting agent, preservatives and other non-reactive ingredients (dye). They contain no products of human origin. There are two levels of controls, (Level 2 and Level 3). One level of control (Level 2) will be provided with the monitor and both levels will be available for sale separately from the monitor. These controls are manufactured by Nova Biomedical and identical to those cleared for market as Nova Max Plus Glucose and β-Ketone Control Solution (Κ101633).

The GoodLife CS-200 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood sample drawn from the fingertips only. The GoodLife CS-200 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared. The GoodLife CS-200 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for self testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. The GoodLife CS-200 Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening of diabetes, nor for neonatal use. The GoodLife KP Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the GoodLife CS-200 Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips only. The GoodLife CS-200 Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in venous or arterial whole blood or fresh capillary whole blood drawn from the fingertips. It is intended for testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) and intended for multiple-patient use in professional healthcare setting as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of a diabetes control program. This system should only be used with single-use, auto-disabling lancing devices. The GoodLife CS-200 Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening of diabetes, nor for neonatal use. The GoodLife KP Professional Blood Glucose Test Strip is for use with the GoodLife CS-200 Professional Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in venous or arterial whole blood or fresh capillary whole blood drawn from the fingertips

GoodLife CS-200 Blood Glucose Monitoring System and GoodLife CS-200 Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System consist of: - (1) Glucose Meter - (2) Glucose Test Strips - (3) Two levels of glucose control solutions (Level I and Level II) may be purchased separately. Glucose control solutions were previously cleared under K032985. - (4) Check Strip - (5) Instruction for use [Test Principle] The GoodLife CS-200 & GoodLife CS-200 Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System are electrochemical biosensor system that measures the amount of electric current produced then displays the result as a blood glucose level on the LCD monitor. When the blood is drawn into the blood reaction zone of the test strip, the glucose in the blood sample mixes with a special chemical in the test strip, which produces a small electric current. The reaction current is proportional to the amount of glucose in the blood. The result is displayed on the LCD monitor and automatically stored in the meter for future use. [Control Solution] The GoodLife Glucose control solution is intended for in vitro diagnostic use (i.e. for external use only) assessing the performance of the GoodLife CS-200 & GoodLife CS-200 Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System and GoodLife KP & GoodLife KP Professional Blood Glucose Test strips. There are two levels of controls (Levels 1, 2). [Check Strip] The Check Strip can be used to check that the meter is operating properly. It is composed of PCB, resistor, top cover and bottom cover. [Device Calibration] The device is calibrated by Digital Code Strip. While inserting the Digital Code Strip into the coding slot, the meter will turn on automatically and complete the coding. The meter will apply formula including this parameter of code to calculate the glucose value.

The Nova One Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose in venous, arterial and fresh capillary whole blood from the finger and forearm. It is intended for testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) and is intended for multiple-patient use in a professional healthcare setting as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control program. This system should only be used with single-use, auto-disabling lancets. The Nova One Blood Glucose Monitoring System is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes, and it is not intended for use on neonates. Alternative site testing on the forearm should be used only during steady-state blood glucose conditions. Nova One Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the Nova One Blood Glucose Monitors for quantitatively measuring glucose in venous, arterial and fresh capillary whole blood from the finger and forearm.

The monitor is a hand-held testing device that works in conjunction with Nova One glucose test strips to measure glucose in a whole blood sample. Monitor operation is self-prompting using three user interface buttons. In addition to measuring glucose, the monitor also stores patient test and quality control test data. The self-prompting menu system is navigated by means of a three-button keypad. It offers audible feedback for user inputs, and audible and/or visual feedback for prompts and user alerts. A "battery low" warning will alert the user to change the batteries. Battery charge state information is available on the "monitor status screen". The user can select the auto shutoff option to conserve power when the monitor is not in use. Test data and monitor setup information will be stored in a nonvolatile format to prevent data loss. The test strips contain a reaction layer that contains a glucose-enzyme (greater than 1.0) and ferricyanide as a mediator and will utilize glucose dehydrogenase flavin-adenine dinucleotide (GDH-FAD) chemistry. The test strip is touched to a drop of blood to initiate the test process. The strip is designed such that when a drop of blood is touched to the strip, the blood is drawn into the reaction space via capillary action. A simple one-step process provides a blood glucose result. The control solutions are aqueous assayed solutions, containing buffered D-Glucose, viscosityadjusting agent, preservatives and other non-reactive ingredients (dye). They contain no products of human origin. There are three levels of controls.

The PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary drawn from the fingertips, venous and arterial whole blood samples. The PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used for testing multiple patients by health care professionals in a clinical setting: The PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by a health care professional in healthcare facilities as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. The PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes or for neonatal use. This system should only be used with single-use, auto-disabling lancing devices. The PRECICHEK KP Blood Glucose Test Strip is for use with the PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose in fresh capillary drawn from the fingertips, venous and arterial whole blood samples. The PRECICHEK Glucose control solution is intended for in vitro diagnostic use (i.e. for external use only) by healthcare professionals to assess the performance of the PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose monitoring system and the PRECICHECK KP Blood Glucose Test strips to check that the meter and test strips are working together properly and that the test is performing correctly.

PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of: - (1) Glucose Meter - (2) Glucose Test Strips - (3) Two levels of glucose control solutions (Level I and Level II) may be purchased separately. Glucose control solutions were previously cleared under K032985. - (4) Check Strip - (5) Instruction for use [Test Principle] The PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring System is electrochemical biosensor system that measures the amount of electric current produced then displays the result as a blood glucose level on the LCD monitor. When the blood is drawn into the blood reaction zone of the test strip, the glucose in the blood sample mixes with a special chemical in the test strip, which produces a small electric current. The reaction current is proportional to the amount of glucose in the blood. The result is displayed on the LCD monitor and automatically stored in the meter for future use. [Control Solution] The PRECICHEK Glucose control solution is intended for in vitro diagnostic use (i.e. for external use only) by healthcare professionals to assess the performance of the PRECICHEK NS-101 POCT Professional Blood Glucose monitoring system and the PRECICHECK KP Blood Glucose Test strips. There are two levels of controls (Levels 1,2). [Check Strip] The Check Strip can be used to check that the meter is operating properly. It is composed of PCB, resistor, top cover and bottom cover. [Device Calibration] The device is calibrated by implicit coding process. The code number is the last two digits of the strip lot number. The user should input the strip lot number into the memory of the meter before use. While performing the blood glucose test, the strip lot number printed on the vial label is scanned to match the one in the memory. The meter will apply formula including this parameter to calculate the glucose value.

The Genesis Health Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for use in the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood from the finger and the following alternative sites: the palm, the forearm, and the upper-arm. It is intended for use by people with diabetes mellitus at home as an aid in monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes control program. It is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus, and is not intended for use on neonates. This system is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared. The Genesis Health Technologies test strips are for use with the Genesis Health Technologies meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from fingertips, palm, forearm and upper arm. The alternative site testing in the Genesis Health Blood Glucose Monitoring System can be used only during steady-state blood glucose conditions. The Genesis Health Technologies control solutions are for use with the Genesis Health Blood Glucose meter and test strips to check that the meter and test strips are working together properly and that the test is performing correctly.

The system consists of three main products: the meter, test strips, and control solutions. These products have been designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test results.