TaiDoc TD-4230 GlucoRX
Device Name:
GlucoRX
Device Model:
TD-4230
Manufacturer:
Distributer: GlucoRx Ltd., 4 Wintonlea, Monument Way West, Woking, Surrey GU21 5EN, UNITED KINGDOM.
OEM: TaiDoc Technology Corporation, 6F - 127 Wugong 2nd Road, 24888 Wugu District, New Taipei City, TAIWAN ROC.
Measuring functions:
Blood glucose
Primary Client Use:
Intended for both professional use and self-measurement
Measurement Site:
Finger and general Alternative Site Testing
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Device Manual:
Description:
The TaiDoc TD-4230 GlucoRX is an automatic blood glucose meter. The accuracy of its blood glucose measurement technology has yet to be proven to MDR requirements. Blood glucose measurements are normally taken from the finger but alternative site testing is allowed. It is intended for both professional use and self-measurement. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the TaiDoc TD-4230 GlucoRX, to measure blood glucose, has failed in a clinical validation study, in a general population, according to a recognised standard protocol, as published in a peer-reviewed publication. However, it was also assessed in another study, but the results have not been published and cannot be verified.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BG | Medaval | None | While a clinical validation is claimed, it cannot be checked properly. |
| BG | TÜV Rheinland Nederland | General use | Unpublished internal data |
| BG | Institute of Health Economics (CA) | General use | No evidence provided |
Validation Publications:
Freckmann G, Schmid C, Baumstark A, Pleus S, Link M, Haug C. System accuracy evaluation of 43 blood glucose monitoring systems for self-monitoring of blood glucose according to DIN EN ISO 15197. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2012 Sep 1;6(5):1060-75. PMID: 23063032. Available from: PMC3570840.
15197:2003 - Fail General population
15197:2013 - Fail General population