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    Recall notice

    Nova Diabetes Care voluntarily recalled 21 lots of Nova Max Glucose Test Strips on July 26, 2013, because the strips may report false, abnormally high results that could potentially result in an insulin dosing error. The recall includes Nova Max Plus glucose meter kits with test strips from the recalled lots. Call 1-800-681-7390 to get replacement strips or meter kits. Visit the recall page for more information.

    Plus Advanced Technology
    Calculates glucose averages. Automatic coding. Requires less than 1µL of blood for a reading. Readings in the memory can be downloaded to a PC and/or a smart device. Stores at least 360 readings. Has larger digits on the display than some of the meters. Has a larger screen than some of the meters. A bulkier unit than most of the others. Has a date and time stamp.
    Description
    Calculates glucose averages. Automatic coding. Requires less than 1µL of blood for a reading. Readings in the memory can be downloaded to a PC and/or a smart device. Stores at least 360 readings. Has larger digits on the display than some of the meters. Has a larger screen than some of the meters. A bulkier unit than most of the others. Has a date and time stamp.

    CR Expert Take

    How did it perform in our expert lab testing?

    What goes into the Overall Score?

    Ratings

    EXPERT LAB TESTS

    Accuracy
     /  5
    Repeatability
     /  5
    Convenience
     /  5
    Annual strip cost-4 tests/day ($)
     /  5

    About

    The Nova Max Plus Advanced Technology is part of the Blood Glucose Meters test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Blood Glucose Meters models like the Plus Advanced Technology are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

    Accuracy: This is based on the average of differences between data from a particular blood glucose meter and parallel readings from a standard laboratory instrument.

    Repeatability: The ability of the blood glucose meter to provide repeatable data from test to test.

    Convenience: Based on features of each model and ease of use evaluations by expert panelists.