EPS Bio Technology EasyMax LTC Long Term Care Manual page 3

Introduction
This manual has been created for Healthcare professionals for the purposes of performing point-of-
care testing.
Caution: Please carefully read the User's Manual and all product instructions before using this Long
Term Care Manual and administering blood glucose tests.
Summary of Contents:
• An outline of the EasyMax LTC Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Test System.
• Quality Control Method, including how to troubleshoot potential issues that may arise while
performing EasyMax blood glucose tests.
• Training information for healthcare professionals
Intended Use:
The EasyMax LTC Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Test System is intended for the quantitative
measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips, palm or
forearm. Testing is done outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). The EasyMax LTC Blood Glucose
System can be used by a single patient or for multiple-patient use in professional healthcare settings,
as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance, please call Customer Service toll-free at 1-866-994-3345
(Eastern Time, Mon-Fri 8:00 am-6:00 pm). You can also visit www.oaktree-int.com for diabetes
management tools and product demonstrations.
Important Information about the EasyMax LTC System:
• The EasyMax LTC Blood Glucose Meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary
whole blood samples from your fingertip, palm and forearm. The meter is for outside the body
(in vitro) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes.
• Remove batteries if the meter will not be used for one month or more.
• EasyMax LTC Blood Glucose Meter can only be used with EasyMax 15 Blood Glucose Test
Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results. EasyMax 15 Blood Glucose Test Strips
feature a unique and accurate glucose dehydrogenase chemistry system.
• Testing is not valid for neonatal blood specimens.
• Do not disassemble the meter as this may cause damage to the components resulting in
incorrect readings. Disassembling the meter will also void the warranty.
• Always keep the meter clean and store it in a safe place. Protect the meter from direct sunlight
to ensure a longer lifespan.
• Keep the meter, test strips and safety lancets away from children and pets.
• Critically ill patients should not be tested with blood glucose meters.
• 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 viral disease.
• Do not touch the strips with wet hands.
• Do not use expired strips (the expiration date is shown on the vial and once opened the strips
have a six month shelf life.)
• Do not bend, cut or twist the strips.
• Altitude up to 10,000 feet above sea level has no effect on readings.
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