TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4

BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System

Introduction...............................................................................................................1-2
Contents of the Kit..........................................................................................3-4
Labelling and Informations..........................................................................5
System Components
Meter.........................................................................................................................6-7
Test Strips........................................................................................................8-9
Code Strip.............................................................................................................10

Chapter 2
2.1
2.2

Setting-up the Meter

Installing/Replacing the Batteries.................................................11-12
Set the Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute.................................................12
Set the Year/Month/Day..................................................................13
Set the Hour/Minute.............................................................................14
Coding the Meter......................................................................................15-17
Control Test.................................................................................................18-21

2.3
2.4

Chapter 3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5

How to Perform a Test

Before Testing.............................................................................................22-24
Testing procedures for Blood Glucose...............................................25
Testing procedures for Blood Uric Acid............................................26
Testing procedures for Blood Total Cholesterol.................26-27
Care after the Test..........................................................................................28

Chapter 4

Meter Memory Function................................................................................29-30

Chapter 5

How to Set the Measurement Units......................................................31-32

Chapter 6

Storage and Handling of Meter and Strips..............................................33

Chapter 7

Icon and Alert Tones..............................................................................................34

Chapter 8

Error Message and Trouble Shooting...................................................35-36

Chapter 9

Specifications......................................................................................................37-38

Chapter 10

Limitations.............................................................................................................39-46

Chapter 1 BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System

1.1 Introduction
Thank you for choosing BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System. The BeneCheck
PLUS Multi-Monitoring System is designed by General Life Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
and marketed all over the world.
The BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System provides you with accurate,
plasma-calibrated results based on electrochemical sensor technology. This
system includes blood glucose, uric acid and total cholesterol level tests, precisely
measured and displayed within 10, 15 and 30-40 seconds respectively.
Intended Use :
The BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System is designed to measure the blood
glucose, uric acid or total cholesterol levels in whole blood. The test strips are
for self-testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only
for testing glucose, uric acid or total cholesterol with fresh capillary finger blood
samples. The system is suitable for users to monitor their blood glucose, uric
acid or total cholesterol at home by themselves and be used for clinical sites by
healthcare professionals to test the blood glucose, uric acid or total cholesterol
levels of patients.
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The BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System includes glucose, uric acid, and
total cholesterol tests which are all calibrated by J&J DT60 Analyzer (Kodak
EKTACHEM DT60 Analyzer) using venous plasma. The DT60 Analyzer is calibrated
by VITROS DT calibrators which were referenced to the following standard and
method :
Test
Glucose
Uric Acid
Total Cholesterol

Standard
NIST SRM 917b
NIST SRM 913a
NIST SRM 911b

Method
AACC/CDC (Hexokinase/G6PDH)
Uricase/UV
Abell/Kendall

Please read the entire USERS MANUAL carefully before using the BeneCheck PLUS
Multi-Monitoring system to test your blood glucose, uric acid or total cholesterol
levels. This USERS MANUAL guides you through the operation procedures with
illustrated directions and help you find the required information.
WARNING :
Please carefully read the instructions in this users manual and become familiar
with the test procedures before using the system to test blood glucose, uric acid
or total cholesterol levels. Users should consult with a healthcare professional
before going ahead important medical decision.
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1.2 Contents of the Kit

Please check the whole package for the BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System.
The system includes the following items :
Item No.

Description

PD-G001-1
PD-A041
PD-D001
PD-E001
PD-A020
PD-F004
PP-E018
PP-E019
PP-E020
PP-E021
PP-E023
PD-A006
PD-A019
PD-A015

BeneCheck PLUS Meter

BeneCheck PLUS Glucose Test Strip x (10pcs/vial)
BeneCheck PLUS Uric Acid Test Strip x (10pcs/vial)
BeneCheck PLUS Total Cholesterol Test Strip x (5pcs/vial)
Code Strip (Glucose x 1, Uric acid x 1, Total Cholesterol x 1)
Glucose Control Solution x 1
BeneCheck PLUS Users Manual
BeneCheck PLUS Glucose Test Strip Instruction
BeneCheck PLUS Uric Acid Test Strip Instruction
BeneCheck PLUS Total Cholesterol Test Strip Instruction
Glucose Control Solution Instruction
Lithium Battery 3V (CR2032)
Kit Carrying Bag
Lancing Device

Quantity
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Item No.
PD-A018

Description
Quantity
Lancets (pack)
1
(Manufacturers of Lancing Device and Lancet : For detail
information, please refer to inside package. )

Optional : ( not included in the standard kit package, please contact your
local distributor for ordering. )
BeneCheck PLUS Glucose Test Strip
BeneCheck PLUS Uric Acid Test Strip
BeneCheck PLUS Total Cholesterol Test Strip

BKP-G-S001
BKP-U-S001
BKP-C-S001

1.3 Labelling and Information

Do not re-use

Use by

Keep dry

Read instructions

Keep away from sunlight

Caution, consult
accompanying documents

Operation temperature
limitation

EU Representative

Storage temperature
limitation

Catalogue number
(Product number)

CE certification

In-vitro diagnostic

Manufactured by

Lot number
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1.4 System Components

Meter (Front Side)
LCD Screen :
For display of operating
information and test results.

Left M Button :
For memory mode operation.

Right Set Button :

For on/off and setup mode
operation.
Test Port :
Where you insert the test strip
for testing.
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Meter (Back Side)

Battery Cover Lid :
Pull right ward to remove
the cover when replacing
battery

Battery Cover :
For covering the battery.

Battery Socket :
For holding a 3V-lithium
battery

BeneCheck

PLUS Multi-Monitoring System

Tag :
Display information
about the meter.

Battery : One CR2032

Battery :
3V lithium battery
(CR2032)

Test Strip
Glucose & Uric Acid Strip
Electronic Contact Bar :
Insert Electronic Contact Bar of the
test strip into the Test Port of the
meter to activate it.

BeneCheck
Sample Inlet :
The inlet where the whole blood or control solution is drawn
in. Touching a blood sample or control solution will result in
a capillary action automatically

Total Cholesterol Strip

Electronic Contact Bar :

Insert Electronic Contact Bar of the
test strip into the Test Port of the
meter to activate it.

Reaction Zone :
Reaction zone of
Total Cholesterol

Sample Inlet :
The inlet where the whole blood or control solution is
drawn in. When a blood sample or control solution touches
this end, the sample will be sucked into the reaction zone
automatically. The reaction zone of total cholesterol strip
full of control solution or a blood sample at least 10 L is
essential.
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Code Strip ( Front View )

Contact Bar :
Insert this end into
the Test Port of the
meter.

Code Number

Test Mode
Test Mode :
GLUC - Glucose
UA - Uric Acid
CHOL - Total Cholesterol
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Chapter 2 Setting-up the Meter

2.1 Installing/Replacing the Battery
Battery is loaded inside the meter. Use only 3V lithium battery. Do not use or
replace the battery with different types of battery which will damage the
electronics of meter.
Instructions :

1.

Hold the meter with one hand, slightly pull right the back
cover to remove the back cover.

2.

Insert a new battery to the battery socket with the + side

facing up.
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3.

Place back the battery cover onto the meter.

2.2 Set the Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute

Press and hold the Set button for over two seconds, the meter will sound one
beep and enter the setting mode. Please follow the directions below to set the
meter.
Under the setup mode, the LCD screen of the meter shows all setting items start
from a blinking year 200X and the rest setting items are listed as follows:

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Set the Year

1. When the meter enter setting mode, the first item on the screen
such as 2008 will blink on screen, which means Year.
2. Click the left M button to advance one year until you get a correct
year number.
3. After you set the desired year number, click the Set button again
then the meter enters into month setting.
Set the Month
1. Click the left M button until the correct month appears.
2. Click the right Set button, and then day segment starts blinking.
Set the Day
1. Click left M button until the correct day appears.
2. Click the right Set button, and the hour segment will start blinking.

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Set the Hour

1. Click left M button until the correct hour appears.
2. Click the right Set button, and the minute segment will start
blinking.
Set the Minute
1. Click left M button until the correct minute appears.
2. Click the right Set button then measurement unit segment starts
blinking.

After you finish setting the meter, press the right Set button, and the the meter
will show OFF on the screen and power-off.
Note :
Please refer to Chapter 5 for the measurement units setting procedure.

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2.3 Coding the Meter

The BeneCheck PLUS meter should be coded before testing with BeneCheck
PLUS test strips for the first time, or every time a new box of BeneCheck PLUS
test strips are used. There are three kinds of test strips which can be used with
BeneCheck PLUS meter. Each vial of the test strips has assigned a code number
and test mode. The code strip is packaged with the test strip in order to calibrate/
code the meter. Every time a test strip is inserted, please check the code number
and test mode appearing on the Screen is the same as the code number and test
mode marked on the code strip and test strip vial.
Directions :
For Glucose Test Mode

1.

Check the code number and test mode on the code strip is
the same as the code number and test mode on the glucose
test strip vial, and check the test mode of the strip.

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2.

Insert a code strip into the test port of the meter.

Wait for the code number to appear on the screen.

3.

Make sure the code number on the screen is the same as

the code number on the code strip, and the test mode is
also the same as marked on the test vial.
Remove the code strip. should appear on the screen,
indicating that the meter has been successfully coded to
glucose test mode.

For Uric Acid Test Mode

Follow the same procedures of 1 to 3 described in glucose test mode .

4.

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Make sure to check that the code number and test mode on
the code strip are the same as the code number and test
mode on the uric acid test strip vial.
Remove the code strip. should appear on the screen,
indicating that the meter has been successfully coded to uric
acid test mode.

For Total Cholesterol Test Mode

Following the same procedures of 1 to 3 described in glucose test mode .

5.

Make sure to check the code number and test mode on the
code strip is the same as the code number and test mode on
the total cholesterol test strip vial.
Remove the code strip. should appear on the screen,
indicating that the meter has been successfully coded to
total cholesterol test mode.
Cautions :
If E-E appears on the Screen during coding procedure, there may
be a problem with the code strip or a wrong category code strip
may be misused. Perform the coding procedures again, and if E-E
continues to appear, please contact the authorized distributor for
service.

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2.4 Control Test

The purpose of control solution is used to check the performance of the BeneCheck
PLUS System. The system and strips perform adequately if the control test result
falls within the indicated control range listed on the test strip vial.
The system should be checked
When you get your meter for the first time or begin using a new box of test
strips.
When you suspect that the meter or the test strips are not working properly.
Any time you had repeated unexpected test results of the blood glucose, uric
acid or total cholesterol.
Any time you drop or bump the meter.
You can check system performance regularly or anytime by using control
solution when you suspect that test results are inaccurate.

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Directions :

1.

Insert a test strip into test port, the meter will turn on
automatically.

2.

The code number and test mode will be shown on the

screen. Be careful to make sure the code number and test
mode is the same as the code number marked on test strip
vial.

3.

A blood drop symbol blinking on the screen means the

system is ready for sample loading.
Shake the control solution vial vigorously, then open the cap
to discard the first three drops, after wiping the dispense tip
and cleaning with tissue, then drop some control solution
onto a clean object such as transparency.
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Touch the sample inlet of the glucose, uric acid or total

cholesterol test strip to the drop of control solution until the
meter sounds a beep. The screen will display a countdown
from 10 seconds for glucose test strip, 15 seconds uric acid
test strip, and 26 seconds for total cholesterol test strip.

4.

After counting down, the screen will display the control

solutions test results. Compare the test results to the control
range listed on the test strip vial.

5.

7 5
1 .6
-1 8 .3
7 4

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Note :
Please read this users manual and instructions for control solution test
carefully before use.
Do not reuse the test strips and always close the cap of test strip vial tightly
after used.
The first three drops of control solution must be discarded and the vial should
be shaken well before use when the vial is newly opened.
Newly opened vials of control solution and test strips must be marked with an
opening date.
Do not use BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System to do any test until you
can get the control test result to fall within the control range listed on the test
strip vial.
The test results fall outside the control range, please reconfirm and repeat the
test, if it still fall outside the range, please contact an authorized distributor
for help and service.
Uric acid control solutions and total cholesterol control solutions are not
included. Please contact an authorized distributor for ordering.

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Chapter 3 How to perform a Test

3.1 Before Testing
Please follow the step-by-step instructions to ensure accurate test results.
Materials required to perform a blood glucose, uric acid or total cholesterol test
include :
BeneCheck PLUS Meter
BeneCheck PLUS Glucose, Uric Acid or Total Cholesterol Test Strip
Lancing Device
Lancet
Tissue or cotton ball with 75% ethanol for wiping blood sampling area, or
washed with soap and water before and after test for disinfection.
Directions :
Load the lancing device with a lancet and adjust suitable penetration depth.
Use warm soap water to wash your hands. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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1.

In order to keep the test strips in dry preservation, please

put the lid immediately on the vial after you take test strip
out.

2.

Fully insert the contact bar of the test strip into the test port
of the meter. The meter will turn on automatically with test
mode display and code number appear on the Screen.

3.

Check the test mode and code number on the screen are
the same as the one on the test strip vial. Icon GLUC, UA
and CHOL indicate measuring mode of glucose, uric acid
and total cholesterol respectively. If not, remove the test
strip and recoding the meter is necessary as described in
Section2.3.

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Note :
One measurement must be performed within 3 minutes, otherwise the meter
turn off automatically. Please, remove and re-insert the test strip to do the
measurement again.
Do not reuse test strips. Warning Error message E-U will display on the
screen, if a used test strip is inserted.
If the wrong end of the test strip is inserted, or if the test strip is inserted
backwards the meter will not activate.

Warning :
Lancet, test strip cannot be reused.
Please always use certified lancet to ensure safety.
3.2 Testing procedure for Blood Glucose
Directions :

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1.

Insert the BeneCheck PLUS Glucose Test Strip and take a

blood sample according to the instructions for lancing device
in the system.

2.

Touch the sample Inlet of the strip to the drop of blood

sample until the meter sounds a beep, which means the
sample has drawn into strip successfully.

3.

The screen will display a count down from 10 seconds. After

10 seconds the Screen will display the blood glucose results.

Note :
Be sure to wipe off the first drop of blood to avoid body fluid contamination.
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3.3 Testing procedure for Uric Acid

1. Insert the BeneCheck PLUS Uric Acid Test Strip and take a blood sample
according to the instructions for lancing device in the system.
2. Touch the sample inlet of the strip to the drop of blood sample until the
meter sounds a beep which means the sample has been drawn into strip
successfully.
3. The screen will display a count down from 15 seconds. After 15 seconds the
screen will display the blood uric acid results.
3.4 Testing procedures for Total Cholesterol
1. Insert the BeneCheck PLUS Total Cholesterol Test Strip and take a blood
sample according to the instructions for lancing device in the system.
2. Make sure to get enough blood sample volume.
3. Touch the sample inlet of the strip blood sample until the reaction zone has
been full of enough amount of blood sample after that a "beep" sound will be
heared accordingly.
4. The screen will display a count down from the required test 26 seconds. After
counting down the screen will display the blood total cholesterol result.
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Note :
The BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System includes glucose, uric acid and
total cholesterol test that are all plasma calibrated. The user does not have to
convert it into plasma result.
Use the strips before the expired date, the strips can only be used within 3
months remaining shelf life after the first opening of the vial.
Apply the blood sample onto the correct position of the strip precisely,
follow the directions to familiar with correct operation.
Prohibited applying the blood sample to the test strip twice, it will cause
inaccurate test results.
Special Messages :
Messages
Mode
Glucose
Uric Acid
Total Cholesterol

Lo
< 20 mg/dL (1.11 mmol/L)
<
3 mg/dL (0.18 mmol/L)
< 100 mg/dL (2.59 mmol/L)

Hi
> 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L)
> 20 mg/dL (1.19 mmol/L)
> 400 mg/dL (10.35 mmol/L)

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3.5 Care after the Test

Directions :
1. Improper usage of the meter, such as dropping, bumping or other violent impact
may cause the meter damaged.
2. Please keep meter away by interferences of magnetic, electromagnetic, and
radioactive.
Warning :
Do not disassemble the meter for any reason.
Please follow local regulations to discard used test strips and lancets.
Used test strips, lancets and any other materials that have come in
contact with blood should be treated as potential biohazards. If a
user has an infectious disease, used test strips and other materials
could be a sources of infection.

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Chapter 4 Meter Memory Function

The BeneCheck PLUS Meter automatically stores up to 460 test results, which
includes all the blood glucose 360, uric acid 50 and total cholesterol 50 test
results and control test results. It also provides you with 7-, 14-, 21- and 28-day
averages of the blood glucose test results. The memory counts up from M01
through M360 for glucose test, M01 through M50 for uric acid and total cholesterol
test, respectively. Please follow these directions to recall stored test results.
Directions :
1. Make sure that no test strip is inserted in the meter.
2. Press the left M button once to turn the Meter on. After a short beep sound
a full display will appear on screen then the meter enters standby mode.
Note :
The day average function can be applied to glucose test mode only, uric acid
and total cholesterol test mode do not have the day average function.
3. Press the left M button once again and the meter stays at memory mode. The
7-day average (7 DAY.A) will display on the Screen.
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4. Followed by 14, 21 and 28-day average when press the left M button
repeatedly.
5. After the 28day-average, the latest stored result M01 appears on the screen.
The memory number increases progressively each time the button is pressed
untill M360.
6. Press the left M button for over 3 seconds and the meter will turn off after
a long beep sound. Meter will also automatically shut down after 3 minutes
without any operation.
Note :
If 360 test results are already stored and a new one is added, the oldest test
result is automatically overwrited. The newest result will be shown in M01.

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Chapter 5 How to Set the Measurement Units

Directions :
1. Make sure that no test strip is inserted in the meter.
2. Press and hold the Set button for over 2 seconds, the meter will sound beep
(Fig. 1).

The sequence of the setup mode is indicated as below :

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3. Click the right "Set" button for six times, and a blinking "mg/dL" will display on
the screen.
4. Pressing the M button will switch the unit of measure between "mg/dL" and
"mmol/L" (See Fig.3&4)
5. Click the right Set button once again the meter will turn off.
Note :
Before each test, please make sure correct unit of the measure is set up.

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Chapter 6 Storage and Handling of Meter and Strips

The performance of test strips may be affected by improper storage and handling.
Please store the test strips and meter carefully according to the specifications
listed in Chapter 9.
Note:

Store the meter, code strip, test strips and control solution at 10-30C.
Do not store test strips in high humidity enviroment or dispose under direct sunlight.
Do not freeze or refrigerate the meter and strips.
Keep the meter clean by wiping the exterior appearance of the meter with a
tissues or lint-free cloth.
Handle the strip with clean and dry hands; lancing site for the test should be
cleaned and dried thoroughly.

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Chapter 7 Icon and Alert Tones

7.1 lcon on the Screen

Memory Number lcon

mode icon

Code Number lcon

The vivid and clear

information icons on the
Result Area
Screen are helpful and
convenient, the icon
design are easy to understand. Battery lcon

Strip Loading lcon

Blood Loading lcon

Temperature lcon

System Check lcon

Date lcon

Time lcon
DAY
Average lcon

7.2 Alert Tones

Normal Alert Sound : a short beep
Warning Alert Sound : 5 short beeps
Turning On/Off Alert Sound : a long beep
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Unit lcon

Chapter 8 Error Message and Trouble Shooting

Message

Cause

Solution

E-0

There will be a problem

with the test strip.

Repeat the test with a new test

strip. If the problem persists, please
contact the dealer for service.

E-b

The power of the battery

is too low to run a test.

Replace the battery at once.

Err.3

The reference voltage or

other circuit is error.

Call local authorized distributor

for help and service.

E-E

1. There may be a problem

with self-check of the
meter.
2. Use of the wrong or
damaged code strip
or the code strip was
inserted improperly.

Power off then retry, if the error

appears again, contact the authorized
distributor for service.
Check that the code number on the
meter display matches the code
number on the test strip vial. Code
the meter or retest as necessary. If
the error message appears again,
please contact the dealer for service.

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Message

Cause

Solution

E-t &
Temperature
Icon Sign

The temperature is below

or above the system
operating range.

Repeat the test after the meter

and the test strip have reached at
temperature within the operating
range.

E-U

It could be caused by
a used test strip or a
temporary or permanent
electronic problem.

Repeat the test with a new test strip.

If the error message appears again,
please contact the dealer for service.

Chapter 9 Specifications
System Accuracy

: 20% at Glucose level 75 mg/dL (4.17mmol/L)

20% at Uric Acid 5 mg/dL (0.30 mmol/L)
20% at Total Cholesterol 150 mg/dL
Principle
: Glucose & Total Cholesterol - Electrochemical
Biosensor ,Uric Acid - Electrochemical Sensor
Calibration
: Plasma-equivalent
Test Sample
: Fresh Capillary whole blood
Measuring Time
: About 10 seconds (Glucose), 15 seconds (Uric Acid),
30 - 40 seconds (Total Cholesterol)
Measuring Range
: Glucose 20 - 600 mg/dL (1.1 - 33.3 mmol/L)
Uric Acid 3 - 20 mg/dL (0.18 - 1.19 mmol/L)
Total Cholesterol 100 - 400 mg/dL (2.59 - 10.35 mmol/L)
Sample Volume
: About 1 - 1.5 L (Glucose & Uric Acid)
About 10 L (Total Cholesterol)
Hematocrit Range
: 30 - 55% (for Glucose, Uric Acid)
35 - 50% (for Total Cholesterol)
Strip Storage Condition : 10 - 30C (50 - 86F)
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Operation Temperature : 10 - 40C (50 - 104F)

Relative Humidity
: Less than 95%
Memory
: 460 test results
(360 for Glucose, 50 for Uric Acid, 50 for Total Cholesterol)
Battery Type
: One 3V (CR2032) lithium battery
Battery Life
: Approximately 1,000 tests
Dimensions
: 86*57*17 mm (Length, Width, Height)
Weight
: About 48 g (with battery)

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Chapter 10 Limitations
Please observe the following limitations for obtaining accurate results of
BeneCheck PLUS Multi-Monitoring System :
1. For In-vitro diagnostic use only (External use only).
2. BeneCheck PLUS Test Strip is designed for one-time use only. Do not reuse.
3. Do not perform the test while a mobile phone is used beside; prevent the
electronic signal interference.

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10.1 Limitations of Glucose Test

BeneCheck PLUS Glucose Test Strips give accurate results when the following
limitations are observed :
Hematocrit (Hct) percentage may affect test result. If Hct levels less than 30%
may cause incorrect high measurement results and Hct levels greater than 55%
may cause incorrect low measurement results. Please consult your medical
professionals if you do not know your Hct level.
Do not use the test strips for the testing of newborns.
The test strips react with only D-glucose and do not react with other sugars
which may be present in blood.
Use only fresh capillary finger whole blood. Do not use serum or plasma.
BeneCheck PLUS Glucose Test Strips may be used at altitude up to 10,000 feet
without an effect on test results.

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Additional Information for Healthcare Professionals :

When venous whole blood is used for the test, it can be collected into
heparin-containing test tubes winthin 30 minutes after drawing. The results may
be 7% lower than a capillary sample.
Interferences : Acetaminophen, uric acid, ascorbic acid, dopamine,
gentistic acid, ibuprofen, methyl DOPA, salicylate, tetracycline, tolazamide,
tolbutamide (when at physiological or therapeutical levels) do not significantly
affect the results.
Patients undergoing oxygen therapy may yield falsely low results.
In situations of decreased peripheral blood flow, examples would include but are
not limited to severe dehydration, in shock, or in a hyperosmolar state (with or
without ketosis), hypertension, the test results may be falsely low.
BeneCheck PLUS Glucose Test Strips are plasma calibrated, testing with serum
or plasma sample will give falsely high results.
BeneCheck PLUS Glucose Test Strips have not been validated for testing with
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neonatal blood specimens.

Lipemic samples : Cholesterol levels up to 400 mg/dL (10.35 mmoL/L),
and triglycerides up to 3000 mg/dL (34.88 mmoL/L) do not affect the results.
Grossly lipemic patient samples have not been tested and are not recommended
for testing with the BeneCheck Plus Glucose Test Strips.
Critically ill patients should not be tested with blood glucose meters.

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10.2 Limitations of Uric Acid Test

BeneCheck PLUS Uric Acid Test Strips give accurate results when the following
limitations are observed :
Hematocrit (Hct) percentage may affect test result. If Hct levels less than 30%
may cause incorrect high measurement results and Hct levels greater than 55%
may cause incorrect low measurement results. Please consult your medical
professionals if you do not know your Hct level.
Use only fresh capillary finger whole blood. Do not use serum or plasma.
BeneCheck PLUS Uric Acid Test Strips may be used at altitude up to 10,000 feet
without an effect on test results.
Additional Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Interferences : Acetaminophen, allopurinol, amiloride, ascorbic acid, atenolol,
colchicine, diclofenac, dopamine, glibenclamide, ibuprofen, indomethacin,
ketoprofen, metfoemin, methyl DOPA, salicylate, tetracycline, tolazamide,
tolbutamide (when at physiological or therapeutical levels) do not significantly
affect the results. Gentistic acid at therapeutic levels (5 mg/dL) may give falsely
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high results of uric acid test.

In situations of decreased peripheral blood flow, examples would include but
are not limited to severe dehydration, in shock, or in a hyperosmolar state (with
or without ketosis), hypertension, the test results may be falsely low.
BeneCheck PLUS Uric Acid Test Strips are plasma calibrated, test with serum or
plasma sample will give falsely high results.
Lipemic samples : Cholesterol levels up to 400 mg/dL (10.35 mmol/L) do not
affect the results. Triglycerides and grossly lipemic patient samples have not
been tested and are not recommended for testing with the BeneCheck PLUS
Uric Acid Test Strips.

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10.3 Limitations of Total Cholesterol Test

BeneCheck PLUS Total Cholesterol Test Strips give accurate results when the
following limitations are observed :
Hematocrit (Hct) percentage may affect test result. If Hct levels less than 35%
may cause incorrect high measurement results and Hct levels greater than 50%
may cause incorrect low measurement results. Please consult your medical
professionals if you do not know your Hct level.
Use only fresh capillary finger whole blood. Do not use serum or plasma.
BeneCheck PLUS Total Cholesterol Test Strips may be used at altitude up to 8,000
feet without an effect on test results.
Additional Information for Healthcare Professionals :
Interferences : Acetaminophen, uric acid, ascorbic acid, dopamine, gentistic acid,
ibuprofen, methyl DOPA, salicylate (when at physiological or therapeutical levels)
do not significantly affect the results. Hemoglobin at physiological levels 10 mg/dL.

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 In situations of decreased peripheral blood flow, examples would include but

are not limited to severe dehydration, in shock, or in a hyperosmolar state (with
or without ketosis), hypertension, the test results may be falsely low.
BeneCheck PLUS Total Cholesterol Test Strips are plasma calibrated, tests with
serum or plasma sample will give falsely high results.
Lipemic samples : Glucose levels up to 476 mg/dL (13.89 mmoL/L) do not
affect the results. Triglycerides and grossly lipemic patient sample have not
been tested and are not recommanded for testing with the BeneCheck PLUS
Total Cholesterol Test Stirps.

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