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EMC

This unit complies with European standard EN 61326 and is subject to specific safety

precautions in terms of electromagnetic compatibility. Note that portable and mobile RF

communication equipment can affect this unit. Further details can be requested by con-

tacting the customer service address provided below.

Note regarding function of test strips

The test strips enable a quantitative measurement of the glucose content of capillary

whole blood. When the slit for collecting blood comes into contact with a drop of blood, it

fills automatically through simple capillary action. The blood is sucked into the absorbing

slit of the test strip and the measuring device measures the glucose level of the blood.

The test is based on the measurement of an electric current caused by a chemical reac-

tion between the glucose and the enzyme glucose oxidase (aspergillus niger) on the test

strip. During the reaction, a mediator transports electrons through the electrode surface,

thereby generating a current. The measuring device analyses this current. The flow of

current is proportional to the glucose content of the blood test. The results are shown in

the display of the measuring device. Only a small quantity of blood is required (0.6 micro-

litres) and the measurement takes approx. five seconds. The strips can detect blood glu-

cose levels in the range 20 to 630 mg/dL.

Chemical components of the test strip sensor

• Glucose oxidase ≥ 0.6 IU

• Electron shuttle ≥ 0.03 mg

• Non-reactive components ≥ 0.06 mg

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