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Self-monitoring blood glucose system
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  • Page 1 Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System User’s Manual Please read this User’s Manual thoroughly Before using your blood glucose meter...

  • Page 2: Intended Use

    Dear EasyMax L SMBG System Owner, Thank you for using the EasyMax L Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) System. We designed this system to be dependable, easy-to-use, compact, lightweight and portable to help you monitor your blood glucose on a regular basis.
  • Page 3 Standard Accessories Your new EasyMax L Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: • Carrying Case • CR2032 Lithium Cell 3V Battery (2 ct) • User’s Manual • Lancing device •...
  • Page 4 NOTE: Although the EasyMax L SMBG System is easy to use, you may need to consult with your healthcare professional (this may be your doctor, pharmacist or diabetes nurse educator) for instructions on how to use the system. Only the correct use of the system will ensure...
  • Page 5 The meter is for in vitro diagnostic use ONLY (for testing outside the body). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. EasyMax L blood glucose meter can only be used with EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results.
  • Page 6 Warning for potential biohazard: Healthcare professionals using this system on multiple patients should be aware that all products or objects that come in contact with human blood, even after cleaning, should be handled as if capable of transmitting a viral disease. Consult with your healthcare professional before testing on your forearm.
  • Page 7 Health-Related Information If you are experiencing dehydration, frequent urination, low blood pressure, shock or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNKC), you may get a test result that is lower than what your blood glucose really is. If you think you are dehydrated, call your doctor right away. If you have followed the steps in the user’s manual, but still have symptoms that do not seem to match your test results, or if you have questions, please talk to your doctor or health care professional.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter ….......................10 The EasyMax L Blood Glucose Meter …....................10-12 Setting the Time, Date and Sound Volume..................13-14 Using EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strips ................15 Chapter 2: Control Solution Test ........................16 Why Run a Control Solution Test ......................16 About The Control Solutions ........................16...
  • Page 9 Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup ….......................34 Memory, Storing Test Results …........................34 Viewing & Deleting Test Results …......................35 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting …..................36 Installing Batteries …..........................36 Cleaning Your Meter ……...........................37 Maintenance and Testing ..........................38 Cleaning Your Lancing Device ….......................38 Screen Messages and Troubleshooting …....................39-40 Chapter 6: Technical Information …......................41 Specifications …............................41 Limitations…............................42-43...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter The EasyMax L Blood Glucose Meter The Overview of the Meaning Display A month and date Shows the month and date The meter will automatically record all B Memory test results The meter system is in fault...
  • Page 11 Test Strip Slot- Insert test strip here. ▲ Upper ( ) Buttons- Press to enter memory, adjust setting, and scroll through results. Display- Shows results, ▼ messages, and results Down ( ) Buttons- stored in memory. Press to enter memory, adjust setting, and scroll through results.
  • Page 12 A. Blood collection area. Expiration B. Reaction area. date C. Hand hold area. D. Strip insert direction. E. Electrode. Test Strip Bottle Back Front...

  • Page 13: Setting The Time, Date And Sound Volume

    Setting the Time, Date and Sound Volume—First Time Use Setting the current time and date in your meter is important if you use the meter memory. 1. Insert batteries, the meter turns 3. Repeat step 2 to set the date 4.

  • Page 14: Setting The Time, Date And Sound Volume

    Setting the Time, Date and Sound Volume (continued) You can also set the time, date and sound volume without replacing the batteries. 2. Repeat step 2 to 4 in the page 13 to 1. Keep pressing “▲” until you see the set the year, date, time and sound “SEL”.

  • Page 15: Using Easymax Blood Glucose Test Strips

    Using EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strips Use only with EasyMax L Blood Glucose Meters. Keep the test strips in their original bottle. After you take a test strip out of the bottle, tightly close the bottle immediately. This keeps the test strips dry.

  • Page 16: Chapter 2: Control Solution Test

    We recommend that you run the EasyMax control test because it lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly to give reliable results. You should run the control solution tests when: You use the EasyMax L Blood Glucose Meter for the first time. You open a new bottle of test strips.

  • Page 17: About The Control Solutions

    About The Control Solutions Use with EasyMax test strips. Write the date you opened the control solution bottle on the bottle label. The control solutions are good for three months from the date the bottle is opened or until the expiration date on the bottle, whichever comes first.

  • Page 18: Running A Control Solution Test

    Running a Control Solution Test You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution. Touch the drop to the Blood 3. Place the meter on a flat collection area at the end of the surface, like a table. test strip.
  • Page 19 7. A result appears on the display. Don’t remove Remove the test strip and throw it away the test strip yet. after you have compared the reading to the Check if the reading falls within the range range printed on the test strip bottle. printed on the test strip bottle.

  • Page 20: Understanding Control Solution Test Results

    Understanding Control Solution Test Results The label on your test strip bottle shows the acceptable ranges for the Control Solutions. The result you get should be inside this range. Make sure you compare the result to the correct level of control. When the control solution result is inside the range on the test strip bottle, your test strips and your meter are working properly.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting Checks Action Was the test strip exposed to open air for a long If yes, repeat the control test with properly stored period of time? strips. Was the test strip bottle capped tightly? If no, this will humidify strips inside. Replace the test strips.

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose Using the Lancing Device The best depth setting is the lowest number that draws enough blood for a test. Try different settings to find the one that’s right for you. Please do not share your lancing device with anyone. And always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for one time use only.

  • Page 23: Inserting A Lancet Into The Lancing Device

    Inserting a Lancet into the Lancing Device You must first load the lancet into the lancing device to get it ready for use. 1. Unscrew the Cap. 3. Recap the front cap. 2. Insert the lancet into the lancing device firmly then twist off the protective cover.
  • Page 24 5. Pull on the sliding barrel of the 6. Set the lancing device 4. Select the desired lancing device until it clicks and aside until later in the penetration depth. then release. test. Now the lancing device is ready. Do not prick your finger until your meter and strip are prepared.

  • Page 25: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip

    Running a Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip 3. Please wait at least 5 seconds until 1. Wash your hands with soap 2. Put a test strip into the meter the intended area is dry and clean and warm water. in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 26 6. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flow of blood. This helps you get a blood drop. 5. When the blood drop 7. The meter will beep when Touch the drop to the tip of the flashes on the display, enough blood has entered transparent window of the test strip.

  • Page 27: Alternate Site Testing (Ast)

    Alternate Site Testing (AST) Understanding Alternate Site Testing What is AST? What is the advantage of AST? Besides the fingertip, you can test your forearm. You have the option of testing other places on your body besides the fingertip. Consult your health care professional before you begin using the forearm for testing. Blood glucose test results obtained from your forearm may differ significantly from fingertip samples.
  • Page 28 Fingertip test only: If sick If blood glucose is low After exercising Two hours or less after eating When basal insulin is most active After injecting rapid-acting insulin (two hours or less) If the blood glucose test result does not match how you feel, do a fingertip test to confirm the result again.

  • Page 29: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm

    Running a Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm Please use the clear cap with the lancing device for AST testing. 1. Massage the puncture area 2. Press and hold the device with 3. Press the trigger button to of forearm for a few clear adjustable tip against the activate the lancing device.

  • Page 30: Discarding Used Lancets

    Discarding Used Lancets 1. Unscrew and remove the Pointing the lancing device Without touching the used lancet, stick the lancet tip cap. toward a container for sharp into its protective cover. or biohazard material, slide the ejection button up to release the covered lancet into the container.

  • Page 31: Understanding Your Test Results

    Understanding Your Test Results The EasyMax Blood Glucose test strips are plasma referenced for easier comparison to lab results. The normal fasting blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is 70~110 mg/dL. Two hours after meals, the blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is less than 120 mg/dL. For people with diabetes: please consult your doctor for the blood glucose range appropriate for you.

  • Page 32: Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose

    Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose Being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose can help you understand your test results and decide what to do if they seem unusual. Here are the most common symptoms: Greater than 240 mg/dL Below 60 mg/dL What It Means:...

  • Page 33: Comparing Your Meter Result To Lab Results

    Keep in mind that the lab could use different technology than your EasyMax L blood glucose meter, and that blood glucose meters for self testing generally read somewhat lower or higher than the lab result.

  • Page 34: Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup

    Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup Memory, Storing Test Results Your meter stores a maximum of 480 test results with the time and date of the test. You can review them at any time. When the memory is full, the oldest result is dropped as the newest is added, so it is very important to have the correct time and date set in the meter.

  • Page 35: Viewing & Deleting Test Results

    Viewing and deleting Test Results 4. While viewing a result, if you 1. Press “▼” to view the test 3. Or press”▲” to view averages would like to delete it, press result. of 7/14/30/90 days test result. for 3 seconds. When the display 2.

  • Page 36: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Installing Batteries The meter uses two CR2032 Lithium Cell 3V batteries. Batteries will normally last for over 2000 tests. Other types of CR2032 Cell 3V batteries are also acceptable, yet the capacity of test times may differ. Install the batteries when you first use the meter or replace with new batteries when the "LP"...

  • Page 37: Cleaning Your Meter

    Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your EasyMax L SMBG system does not require special cleaning. Please keep the meter free of dirt, dust, bloodstain, and water stains. Follow these guidelines carefully to help you get the best performance possible: Do Not: Make sure the meter is turned off.

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Testing

    Maintenance and Testing Your meter needs little to no maintenance with normal use. It automatically tests its own systems every time you turn it on and lets you know if something is wrong. (See "Screen Messages" and what to do about them.) To make sure the display is working properly, turn off the meter.

  • Page 39: Screen Messages And Troubleshooting

    Screen Messages and Troubleshooting Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, please contact your healthcare professional. Humidified / Used strips Low power System fault Action: Replace with a Action: Replace with new Action: Replace the batteries new strip.
  • Page 40 Test result is higher The test result is The "HF" and thermometer The "LF" and thermometer than 600 mg/dL. lower than 20 mg/dL. icon appears. Temperature is icon appears. Temperature is Action: Test again. If Action: Test again. If too high, outside the required too low, outside the required the result is still the the result is still the...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6: Technical Information

    Chapter 6: Technical Information Specifications Brand name EasyMax L Blood Glucose Meter Range 20~600 mg/dL Response time 5 seconds Memory sets 480 test results Temp. 50°F -104°F (10°C-40°C) Operating condition R.H. ≦ 90% Relative Humidity Storage and Temp. 39°F -104°F (4°C -40°C) transportation R.H.

  • Page 42: Limitations

    ♦ A state of hypoglycemic-hyperosmolar state (with or without ketosis) 9. Lipemic samples: Cholesterol level up to 500 mg/dL and triglycerides up to 3,000 mg/dL do not affect the results. Grossly lipemic patient samples have not been tested and are not recommended for testing with EasyMax L Glucose Meter.
  • Page 43 10. Critically ill patients should not be tested with home-use blood glucose meters. 11. Interfering Substances depend on the concentration. The below substances up to the test concentration will not affect the test results. Test Interfering , Bias at 50±5 % Bias at 250±5 % Bias at 500±5 Concentration...

  • Page 44: Device Information

    Device Information EasyMax L SMBG System, EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strips, EasyMax L Blood Glucose Meter, EasyMax Normal Control Solution, EasyMax High Control Solution, EasyMax Low Control Solution. Reference: ＊ American Diabetes Association: Standards of Medical Care for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Care, 25(2002), p.S37...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    Lancing Device & Lancet Meets the requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC Manufacturer: STERILANCE MEDICAL (SUZHOU) INC. 68# LiTangHe RD, XiangCheng, Suzhou, China 215131 Tel: +86 512 65799308 Fax: +86 512 67217663 Warranty EPS warrants the original purchaser for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase. This means during the warranty period if your Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System does not work for any reason (other than obvious abuse), EPS will replace it with a new system or an equivalent product free of charge.

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