Prodigy AutoCode®

Reference Guide

• Diagnostic Devices, Inc. (DDI) is an innovative American-based company committed to providing the newest technology by offering high quality diabetes products with great features at an affordable cost to help people manage their disease.

• “Living Well with Diabetes™” is our latest campaign that motivates diabetics to lead a healthy lifestyle and encourages them to live well with diabetes.

About Diagnostic Devices, Inc.

• AudibleSpeaks in English and Spanish.

• No-CodingSimply insert test strip.

• Fast ResultsHear accurate test results in only 7 seconds.

• One Button SimplicityEasy one button navigation.

Key Features

• Small Blood SampleRequires only a tiny drop of blood.

• Alternate Site Testing (AST)Test on the palm, the forearm, the upper arm, the calf or the thigh.

• Data ManagementStores up to 120 test results with date and time. Provides 7, 14, and 28-day averages.

FREE Prodigy® Diabetes Management Software available online at

www.prodigymeter.com

Key Features

Prodigy AutoCode® MeterProdigy AutoCode® Test StripsProdigy Control SolutionLancing DeviceClear CapLancetsOwner’s Manual (printed)Log BookWarranty CardTwo (2) AAA Alkaline batteriesCarrying Case

Contents

Front of Meter

Orientation & Functions

LCD Display

Speaker

Standard USB Port

Main Button

Test Strip Slot

Orientation & Functions

Buckle

Back Of Meter

* Requires two (2) AAA Alkaline Batteries.

Battery Compartment

Orientation & Functions

• Test Strip Slot Where the test strip is inserted for testing.

• Main ButtonUsed to turn the meter on, enter memory recall mode and navigate through the settings.

• Standard USB PortDownload the meter’s test results to acomputer with Prodigy’s FREE software.

• LCD DisplayDisplays test results, symbols and simple messages.

• SpeakerUsed to hear audible messages.

Setting Up the Meter

Step 2: Press the “M” button for the desired language.

L1: English LanguageL2: Spanish Language

Step 1: To enter setting mode, press & hold down the“Set” button.

Setting Up the Meter

Step 4: Press the “M” button for the desired volume.

Step 3: Press the “Set” button to set the volume.

Number 0: No SoundNumbers 1-3: Low to High

Setting Up the Meter

Step 6: Press the “M” button for the desired year.

Step 5: Press the “Set” button to set the year.

Setting Up the Meter

Step 7: Press the “Set” button to set the month.

Step 8: Press the “M” button for the desired month.

Setting Up the Meter

Step 9: Press the “Set” button to set the date.

Step 10: Press the “M” button for the desired date.

Setting Up the Meter

Step 12: Press the “M” button for the desired hour.

Step 11: Press the “Set” button to set the hour.

Setting Up the Meter

Step 13: Press the “Set” button to set the minutes.

Step 14: Press the “M” button for the desired minutes.

*Changes to the date and time may affect test result averages.

Setting Up the Meter

mg/dL-American Systemmmol/L-Canadian System

Step 15: Press the “Set” button to set the unit of measurement.

Step 16: Press the “M” button for the desired unit ofmeasurement.

Setting Up the Meter

Step 17: Pres the “Set” button and delete memory option will appear.

Press the “M” button to clear all records.

To avoid deleting the memory; press the “Set” Button. The meter turns off automatically.

The Prodigy AutoCode® is now set!

Performing a Control Solution Test

*Only use Prodigy Control Solution & Prodigy AutoCode®

Test Strips with the meter.

Items Needed:Prodigy AutoCode® MeterTest StripsLancing DeviceLancetControl SolutionTissue

Step 1: Insert a test strip into the Test Strip Slot.

Performing a Control Solution Test

Step 2: Press the “M” button to enter control solution mode.

*Test Results will not be stored in the meter memory.

You will hear: “Your Prodigy Meter is on, Please apply blood to the test strip”,

You will then hear: “You are now in Control Solution Mode.”

Performing a Control Solution Test

Step 3: Shake the bottle.Squeeze & discard the first drop.Wipe off dispenser tip with tissue.

Performing a Control Solution Test

Step 4: Apply control solution to the test strip.

Step 5: Remove the test strip.

*Expected control solution ranges are on the back of the test strip vial label.

Performing a Control Solution Test

The meter will count down from 6 to 1, then report, “Your blood glucose is __”

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

Step 1

a. Insert lancet into lancing device.

b. Twist cap.

c. Put cap on.

d. Cock the lancing device.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

You will hear: “Your Prodigy Meter is on, please apply blood to the test strip”

Items Needed:Prodigy AutoCode® MeterTest StripsLancing DeviceLancetTissue

Step 2: Insert a test strip into the Test Strip Slot.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

Step 3: Puncture finger with the lancing device.

*Wipe off first drop of blood. Use second drop for sample.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

Step 4: Apply blood sample to the test strip.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

The meter will count down from 6 to 1, then report, “Your blood glucose is __”

Step 5: Remove the test strip.

*Discard the used test strip according to local regulations.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

Step 6: Remove lancet from lancing device.

*Discard the used lancet according to local regulations.

Recalling Test Results

Press the “M” button to enter the memory mode while the meter is off.

You will hear:“Your Prodigy Meter is on, Please insert the test strip.”

Press the “M” button again to enter memory recall mode.

Enter Memory Mode:

Recalling Test Results

The meter will report the 7-day average result first.

Press the “M” button to advance to the 14 and 28-day averages.

Recalling Average Test Results:

Recalling Test Results

After reviewing the averages, press the “M” button and the most recent individual test result will appear.

Press the “M” button to advance through a maximum of 120 test results.

Recalling Individual Test Results:

Recalling Test Results

Press and hold the “M” button for 5 seconds or leave the meter alone for 2 minutes.

It will turn off automatically.

To exit memory mode:

Special Messages

Error Messages

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Prodigy have downloadable software?A. Prodigy’s Diabetes Management Software is downloadable

from www.prodigymeter.com.

Q. What unit or measurement does the meter have?A. The standard unit of measure is milligrams per deciliter

(mg/dL) for the United States and millimoles per liter (mmol/L) for Canada.

Q. When testing, how long before the meter turns off?A. The meter will turn off in less than two (2) minutes

without action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What kind of bio-censor does the meter have?A. It is called Glucose Oxidase and it detects levels of

glucose by keeping track of the number of electrons that pass through it and measures the resulting charge.

Q. Do you have to mark a control solution test?A. Yes. Press the “M” button after the meter says

“Please apply blood to the test strip.”

Q. How long do the batteries last?A. The batteries last for approximately 1,000 tests.

Q. What are the operation ranges for the Prodigy®

Meters?A. 50˚F - 104˚F (10˚C - 40˚C).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Why does this meter use either high or low control solutions?

A. FDA regulations.

Q. Does the meter require cleaning and maintenance?A. As long as blood and control solution does not come in

contact with the internal part of the meter, special cleaning is not required. Simply dampen a cloth with water and mild detergent to wipe down the outside of the meter.

Q. What are the testing ranges for the Prodigy® Meters?A. 20-600 mg/dL or 1.1-33.3 mmol/L.

Let’s Review!

1) What type of batteries are required for the Prodigy AutoCode®?

2) What do the ranges on the vial of test strips refer to?

3) Can I use other Prodigy Meter test strips with the Prodigy AutoCode® Meter?

4) Does the Prodigy AutoCode® require coding?

5) Does this meter require a special cable to download test results to a computer?

6) Is the volume level adjustable?

7) Does the meter store the test result in the memory if it is in control solution mode?

8) Where is the “Set” button located?

9) How many different averages does the meter report?

10) What does “L1” indicate when it is displayed on the LCD screen?

Let’s Review!

Contact Information

For further assistance, please contact one of the following:

For Product Information or Sales:Call 800-366-5901

For Technical Support:Call 800-243-2636

www.prodigymeter.com

Notes

Thank you for your interest in our Prodigy® products!

Important Information: The information in this Prodigy AutoCode® Reference Guide serves as a training resource only. It is not designed to replace the product owner’s manual. Please

refer to the owner’s manual for complete instructions and product warnings.

AC Ref Guide Rev 01. 04/2009