[Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

Wed Mar 24 03:23:24 UTC 2010

We just announced it two weeks ago on our website.  We've been preparing for it for awhile.  We used the same NDC as the auto code strips stock number 52800 but they're called the Prodigy no coding strips and work in all four meters now

----- Original Message -----
From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tue Mar 23 23:14:18 2010
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

When did the common strips start to be marketed?

Mike

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kelly Massaro" <kellym at prodigymeter.com>
To: <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 1:08 PM
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement

> Vincent,
>
> The Prodigy products actually all use the same test strip now.  So for 
> those who have an Auto code and Voice they can now purchase one strip and 
> it works in both meters.
>
> You are correct that most meters use a different strip however Prodigy has 
> two talking meters that utilize the same strip
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org>
> To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tue Mar 23 15:40:36 2010
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
> Tamera,
>
> Concerning the strips, the Solo V2 requires its own strips as does each
> meter. This is actually the case for every blood glucose meter out today,
> "fully audible" and for the sighted. You would need to use the particular
> Solo V2 Test Strips.
> With regards to the software to upload your test results, I was told this
> was accessible from someone on the design group. Though you said download
> the meter, I presumed you were referring to the software to upload your
> results onto your computer and print for your doctor. I will follow-up on
> the software for us, though I will be away for a number of days and may 
> not
> have access to test or see our Diabetes-Talk. I will respond ASAP.
>
> I will continue to test and answer any questions through the 
> Diabetes-Talk,
> especially if you call ADS and may not understand or need further
> explanation. I am sure they are ready to help though.
>
> Vinny
> Vincent Chaney Jr
> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
> NJAGDU Division President
> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tamera" <fidano at comcast.net>
> To: "Diabetes Talk for the Blind" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2010 10:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
> Vinny,
> I  will try and call the number you have given. I didn't find what I was
> looking for on the site but  could be  I need to spend more time there as
> well.
> Do you know if  when downloading the meter to a PC, is this  totally
> accessible?  the last stats I had on the prodigy was  that it was  not, 
> but
> am looking at finding out more about that.
> This is  an important feature that might make a difference  in someone's
> decision on  a new meter.
> Do you know if this meter uses a standard test strip used in other  meters
> made by the company, or like the prodigy voice in need of a specific 
> strip,
> as we found in the  beginning with the prodigy voice, the autocode strips
> were not interchangeable?  The more the strip is used  interchangeably 
> with
> other meters the company makes, I would think the cost and finding it 
> would
> make it  more available?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
> Tamera
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Vincent Chaney" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> To: <Diabetes-Talk at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: "Vincent G Chaney Jr" <vgc732 at optonline.net>
> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 8:03 PM
> Subject: [Diabetes-talk] Solo V2 Announcement
>
>
>> To The NFB Members,
>>
>>
>>
>> I am honored to have been given the okay that I would announce that there
>> is another Fully Audible Glucometer available for NFB members that are
>> visually impaired and have diabetes. This meter has been in development
>> for the last 16 months and the NFB New Jersey Diabetes Division was very
>> instrumental in the design phase. We were chosen for the first public
>> announcement of the Solo V2 at our March 2010 NFB NJ Diabetes Division
>> meeting.
>>
>> The SOLO V2, manufactured by Biosense Medical Devices, was officially
>> approved by the FDA on March 2nd and we now have a choice. They are the
>> 2nd meter to receive 'Fully Audible' status meaning the SOLO V2 will walk
>> you through every step of the process from set up to obtaining test
>> results.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since the announcement of the Solo V2, Biosense (manufacture) entered 
>> into
>> a strategic agreement with Advanced Diabetic Solutions to distribute this
>> product.  Advanced Diabetic Solutions has ensured me their customer
>> service representatives are very well trained to address any questions or
>> concerns about the new Solo V2. As most of you know, since we have been
>> doing business with Advanced Diabetic Solutions in the NFB NJ and on the
>> Diabetes-Talk, we have been well supported by their staff.
>>
>> I am in regular contact with the owners of Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> and
>> they have allocated their initial shipment for our NFB members. ADS has
>> set up 3 extensions dedicated for the NFB DAN to use. Their main number 
>> is
>> 1-888-377-6382 with X7002, X7004 and X7027 especially for us from the NFB
>> DAN.
>>
>>
>>
>> The leadership team at Biosense did a phenomenal job reaching out to
>> members like myself to get feedback to make sure this meter is truly
>> 'FULLY AUDIBLE" and accessible through working with us, the blind.
>>
>>
>>
>> Two personal examples I want to share. They were originally going to
>> program the glucometer to automatically shut off after 3 minutes. I
>> quickly provided my input stating that 3 minutes was not enough time to
>> prepare the puncture site. Two weeks later, the meter is now programmed 
>> to
>> shut off in 5 minutes which gives us as visually impaired and blind
>> individuals plenty of time to prepare our blood sample.
>>
>>
>> One other feature I wanted to highlight was their ability to have the 
>> Solo
>> V2 give audible error messages. One example that comes to mind, and gives
>> me a lot of confidence, is their audible output that warns the user there
>> is not enough blood on the strip. If your blood sample is too small it
>> actually speaks, "Not Enough Blood, Please Test Again!". In today's old
>> technology world, if we do not get enough blood on any meter, we get a
>> FALSE low reading. We all know this could have serious consequences if we
>> acted every time we received a reading that was not accurate.
>>
>>
>>
>> In summary, the Solo V2 is the only other Fully Audible meter on the
>> market today. It has the most voice prompts and was truly built to meet
>> the needs of visually impaired customers.
>>
>>
>>
>> If you want more information, please call Advanced Diabetic Solutions 
>> toll
>> free at 1-888.377.6382, extension 7027 or Tina Rockwell. The ADS Website
>> is: www.advanceddiabeticsolutions.net If you want additional Solo V2
>> information, please go to their website at www.SoloMeters.com. The entire
>> website was build to fully integrate with our screen readers and they 
>> have
>> download software for the Solo V2 that allows us to download our blood
>> glucose levels. In addition, if you or your affiliate, chapter or local
>> DAN want more information or training, please reach out to Advanced
>> Diabetic Solutions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Vinny
>>
>> Vincent Chaney Jr
>> NFB Diabetes Action Network (DAN) Board
>> NFBNJ Diabetes Division President
>> NJAGDU Division President
>> NFBNJ Technology Division Vice President
>> NFBNJ.ORG Webmaster
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