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  • Page 1 Cholesterol Monitor User Manual Model No. LCM 1...
  • Page 2 Do not re-use Read instructions Keep dry Caution consult accompanying documents 40ºC 30ºC Operation temperature Storage temperature limitation limitation 10ºC 10ºC In-vitro diagnostic Use by medical device Authorised representative in the Lot number European Community Catalogue number CE certification (Product number) 0537 Serial number Manufacturer...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Introduction Features Parts General warnings and safety Before you start Using your Cholesterol Monitor P.10 Reading your results P.13 Maintenance and cautions P.16 Test Strip information P.17 Specification P.18 Troubleshooting P.20 Questions and answers P.21 Further information P.24 Notes P.25 Lancet manufacturer contact information P.26...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Lloydspharmacy Digital Cholesterol Monitor (Model LCM1). You have selected a reliable and medically approved monitor that is easy to use. In just three simple steps the Lloydspharmacy Digital Cholesterol Monitor will provide you with the test results you need. Two thirds of people in the UK have high cholesterol.

  • Page 5: Features

    Features Lloydspharmacy Digital Cholesterol Monitor is designed for home users to measure the amount of cholesterol in whole blood. When blood is applied to the test strip, a current is formed, and the magnitude of the current produced is proportional to the concentration of cholesterol.
  • Page 6 Features Storage Case A handy case for storage of the Digital Cholesterol Monitor, there is also a section for storing the test strips and lancet devices (sold separately). Parts description Set Button This button is to switch the function from one mode to another.

  • Page 7: Parts

    CHOLESTEROL MONITOR Bars Beeper mmo/L Set Button On/Off on|off Model Number – LCM 1 Button Biomedix, Inc, 40471 Encyclopedia Circle, Fremont, CA 94538.U.S.A E. C. REP Ltd., Marlborough, Riding Street, Southport, PR8 1EW, England Made in U.S.A. 0537 Reaction...

  • Page 8: General Warnings And Safety

    General warnings and safety Please carefully read and understand the following warnings and cautions to ensure the safe and correct use of this device and to prevent injury. Should not be used by anybody under 18 years of age, unless directed by your doctor. DO NOT make any significant changes to your medication program without consulting your doctor or Lloydspharmacist.

  • Page 9: Before You Start

    Before you start Remove the cover sited on the back of the Monitor. Insert 2 x AAA batteries (not included). Replace the cover. • Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. • Always remove exhausted batteries from the monitor. • The supply terminals are not to be short circuited. •...

  • Page 10: Using Your Cholesterol Monitor

    Before you start 3 Press the on|off button to confirm the year; then the month. The month will flash on the display. Repeat the procedure - pressing the set button to change and the on|off button to confirm at each stage, setting the month, day, hour, minutes in sequence.
  • Page 11 Using your Cholesterol Monitor you familiarise yourself with this method of testing the more confident you will be. Select a clean, dry work surface. Press the on|off button to turn the Digital Cholesterol Monitor on. The display will show”InS” and flash an image of a strip. If you insert a cholesterol strip whilst the monitor is turned off it will automatically turn the machine on.
  • Page 12 Using your Cholesterol Monitor whilst it is firmly placed against the finger to activate the device (see fig 2 on page 13). The needle will then retract for safety (single use only). Please dispose of safely. Allow a large drop of blood to hang from your finger by gently squeezing it. Wipe the first drop of blood away using a clean, dry tissue and squeeze a second large drop (around the size of a peppercorn - see fig 3 on page 13).

  • Page 13: Reading Your Results

    Using your Cholesterol Monitor N.B. We recommend that you test using the side of your finger. Reading your results Recalling the test results 1 With the Digital Cholesterol Monitor off, press and hold the on|off button for approx 5 seconds to enter the memory mode. You will see “M” flash on the upper left hand side of the display, release the button –...
  • Page 14 Reading your results digital digital digital digital CHOLESTEROL MONITOR CHOLESTEROL MONITOR CHOLESTEROL MONITOR CHOLESTEROL MONITOR mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L Total Cholesterol Classification Advice/Action Less than 5 mmol/L Desirable Re-test in 3 months. 5 to 8 mmol/L Slightly raised Contact your local Lloydspharmacist who will be able to advise if you would benefit from a cholesterol and heart check.
  • Page 15 Reading your results This test measures total cholesterol only. The test is designed to give you a guide to your cholesterol level only, results should not be interpreted as exact cholesterol levels. Total cholesterol is only one element of determining your risk of developing heart disease and stroke.

  • Page 16: Maintenance And Cautions

    Maintenance and cautions Clean the Digital Cholesterol Monitor test strip platform with alcohol swabs (not included) to prevent contamination. Do not drop or throw the Digital Cholesterol Monitor. Do not expose the Digital Cholesterol Monitor to extreme temperatures or humid conditions for long periods of time. Do not tamper or attempt to fix the Digital Cholesterol Monitor.

  • Page 17: Test Strip Information

    Test Strip information Test Strips and Lancets sold separately Write the date on the vial of strips when opening for the first time. Discard any unused strips 10 months after first opening the vial. Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the foil. Always keep the test strips stored inside the original vial ensuring that the foil is not broken.

  • Page 18: Specification

    Specification Digital Cholesterol Monitor Performance Characteristics Operating Temperature 18ºC to 30ºC (64ºF to 80ºF) Operating Humidity 20%-80% relative humidity (non-condensing). Power Supply 2 x AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Automatic Shut-Off After two minutes. Dimensions 107mm (length) x 64mm (width) x 28mm (height) approx. Weight Approximately 57g.
  • Page 19 Specification Cholesterol Strip Performance Characteristics Storage Conditions 10ºC to 30ºC (50ºF to 86ºF). Store in capped test strip vial. Operating Temperature 18ºC to 30ºC (64ºF to 86ºF). Operating Humidity 20%-80% relative humidity (non-condensing). Dimensions 49mm (length) x 10mm (width) approx. Blood Source 12 μl –...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Displayed Message Description of Error Troubleshooting Below 2.6 mmol/L Test again and consult your Lloydspharmacist or doctor. Above10.3 mmol/L Test again and consult your Lloydspharmacist or doctor. Err + strip symbol Used strip Use new strip. Battery is low Battery is low Insert new batteries.

  • Page 21: Questions And Answers

    Questions and answers The cholesterol-monitoring program should be conducted under the guidance of a healthcare professional. Q. How can I be sure that my test results are accurate? A. Make sure that you have used enough blood. A large wet, round and shiny drop of blood should form over the semi-circular reaction area and remain there during the count down.
  • Page 22 Questions and answers Q. If I choose to repeat the test on the same day, what does it mean if my cholesterol level is different? A. Cholesterol levels can vary day to day within each person, so you should average your result.
  • Page 23 Questions and answers Q. Why is cholesterol important? A. High cholesterol is one of the main risk factors for heart disease. Other risk factors of heart disease include high blood pressure, smoking, being overweight and not exercising. Q. What if my cholesterol reading is high? A.

  • Page 24: Further Information

    Questions and answers still have low bad (LDL) Cholesterol. Q. What can I do to ensure I’ll get an accurate reading with the Digital Cholesterol Monitor? A. Follow all of the directions in this manual carefully. Q. Do I need to fast before I take the test or perform it at a specific time of day? A.

  • Page 25: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 26: Lancet Manufacturer Contact Information

    Lancets Manufacturer contact information: STAT Medical Devices, Inc. North Miami Beach, FL 33162 PH: USA (001) 305-945-0011 www.statdevices.com Emergo Europe Molenstraat 15 2513 BH The Hague The Netherlands Single Use Only 0086...

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Warranty This product is guaranteed for a period of one year from the date of purchase against mechanical and electrical manufacturing defects. There are no user serviceable parts inside the instrument. If the monitor becomes inoperative during this time Biomedix will replace the monitor with the equivalent equipment at their option.
  • Page 28 For use with Lloydspharmacy Cholesterol Test Strips & Lancets Last Revised: March 2010...

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