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Self-Monitoring Speaking Blood Glucose System
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  • Page 1 Self-Monitoring Speaking 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 V SMBG System Owner, Thank you for using the EasyMax V Self-Monitoring Speaking 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: Optional Accessories

    Standard Accessories Your new EasyMax V Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: • Blood Glucose Meter • User’s Manual • Two 1.5V (AAA) alkaline batteries • Quick Start Guide •...
  • Page 4 Note: Although the EasyMax V SMBG System is easy to use, you may need to consult 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 accurate results.
  • Page 5 Important Information About Your New Meter EasyMax V blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary blood from your  fingertip, palm or forearm. The meter is for outside the body (in vitro) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes.
  • Page 6 Remove batteries if the meter will not be used for one month or more.  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.
  • Page 7 Health-Related Information If you are very dehydrated, urinating frequently, 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 don’t seem to match ...
  • Page 8 Explanation of Symbols   Left button Right button Date Memory Time Insert a test strip Result amount Upload data English Battery Espańol Volume Apply blood Temperature ERROR Speaking...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter ….......................11 The EasyMax V Blood Glucose Meter …....................11 The EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strip and Accessories.................12 Inserting Batteries ............................13 Setting the Time and Date .........................14 Setting the Language and Volume ......................15 Using EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strip ....................16...
  • Page 10 Understanding Your Test Results …......................33 Unusual Test Results ……………………………........…………………………………...33 Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose....................34 Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result …..................35 Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup ….......................36 Memory, Storing Test Results........................36 Viewing & Deleting Test Results …......................37 Meter Setup …............................38 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting …..................39 Inserting Batteries …..........................39...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter The EasyMax V Blood Glucose Meter Display- Battery Door- Shows results, Flip open the messages, and results battery door by stored in memory. pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and pulling the door up.

  • Page 12: The Easymax Blood Glucose Test Strip And Accessories

    The EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strip and Accessories Lancing Device Test Strip Bottle Blood Glucose Test Strip Control Solution Bottle Sliding Electrode barrel Sleeve Strip Insert Direction Trigger button AST Lancing Hand Hold Device Cap Area Carrier Reaction area Adjustable Blood collection area...

  • Page 13: Inserting Batteries

    Inserting Batteries negative positive positive negative 1. Open the battery door on 3. Put the battery door back 2 Insert two batteries. You the back of the meter by in place and snap it closed. will hear opening music. pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and pulling the door up.

  • Page 14: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting the Time and Date Setting the current time and date in your meter is important if you intend to use the meter memory or if you want to download your results to a computer. 1. Press (Right Button) to turn 2.

  • Page 15: Setting The Language And Volume

    Setting the Language and Volume - First Time Use 3. Press (Left Button) to adjust 1. Press (Left Button) to 2. And press (Right Button) the volume and press (Right adjust the language. to confirm the setting. Button) to confirm the setting. (En= English, Es = Spanish) (Volume from mute mode to 3 levels).

  • Page 16: Using Easymax Blood Glucose Test Strip

    Using EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strip  Use only with an EasyMax V Blood Glucose Meter.  Run a control solution test every time you open a new box of test strips (See Chapter 2 "Control Solution Testing").  Keep the test strips in their original bottle.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Control Solution Test

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

  • Page 18: About Easymax Control Solutions

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

  • Page 19: Running A Control Solution Test

    Running a Control Solution Test Please use EasyMax Control Solution with EasyMax V SMBG under Control Solution Mode. Place the meter on a flat surface, like a table. Remove the control solution 1. Put a test strip into the meter in 2.
  • Page 20 Control Solution Test Continued 7. Touch the drop of Control 9. Do not remove the test strip 10. Remove the test strip and Solution to the tip of the test yet. Check if the reading falls throw it away after you have strip.

  • Page 21: Understanding Control Solution Test Results

    Understanding Control Solution Test Results The label on your test strip bottle shows the acceptable ranges for the Control Solution. 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 22: Troubleshooting Checks

    Troubleshooting Checks Action Repeat the control test with properly stored strips.  Was the test strip exposed to open air for a long period of time?  Was the test strip bottle capped tightly? This will humidify strips inside. Replace the test strips.

  • Page 23: 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 is 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 24: Inserting A Lancet Into The Lancing Device

    Inserting a Lancet into a Lancing Device You must first load the lancet into the lancing device to get it ready for use. 1. Unscrew the Cap. 2. Insert the lancet into the lancing 3. Recap the front cap. device firmly then twist off the protective cover.
  • Page 25 4. Select the desired penetration 5. Pull on the sliding barrel of the lancing device until it clicks and depth. then release. Now the lancing device is ready. Do not prick your finger until your meter and strip are prepared. 6.

  • Page 26: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip

    Running a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Fingertip Put a test strip into the meter 4. Using the lancing device. 1. Wash your hands with soap in the direction of the arrow. Hold the lancing device firmly and warm water. The meter turns on against the side of your finger.
  • Page 27 6. Touch the blood drop at the tip 5. Gently squeeze and/or massage 7. The meter starts to count of the transparent window of your fingertip until a round drop down from 5 seconds and the test strip. Do not put blood will speak the results.

  • Page 28: Alternate Site Testing

    Alternate Site Testing (AST) Understanding Alternate Site Testing What is AST? What is the advantage of AST? Besides the fingertip, you can test the palm or You have the option of testing other places on forearm. your body besides the fingertip. Consult your health care professional before you begin using the palm or forearm for testing.
  • Page 29 Fingertip test is recommended:  If sick  If blood glucose is low  After exercising  Two hours or less after eating  When you have just taken insulin What to do:  When basal insulin is most active ...

  • Page 30: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm

    Running a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Forearm Please use a clear cap with the lancing device for Alternate Site Testing. 1. This graphic shows where the 2. Massage the puncture area of 4. Press the trigger button to meter cleared for alternate forearm for a few seconds.

  • Page 31: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm

    Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm 1. Massage the puncture area of 2. Press and hold the device 3. Press the trigger button to activate the lancing device. palm for a few seconds. with one clear adjustable tip against the palm.

  • Page 32: Discarding Used Lancets

    Discarding Used Lancets 3. Please discard used 2. Without touching the used 1. Unscrew and remove the disposable lancets according to lancet, stick the lancet tip into adjustable cap. the recommendations of your protective cover. Grip the healthcare professional. Or lancet carrier firmly and pull discard the used disposable the lancet safely out.

  • Page 33: Understanding Your Test Results

    Understanding Your Test Results The EasyMax Blood Glucose test strips are plasma referenced and calibrated for easier comparison to lab results. The American Diabetes Association recommends a post-meal glucose level of less than 140 mg/dL and a pre-meal glucose of less than 100 mg/dL*. American Diabetes Association: Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus m(Position Statement).

  • Page 34: 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 35: Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result

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

  • Page 36: 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 37: Viewing & Deleting Test Results

    Viewing & Deleting Test Results The meter provides 7, 14, 30, 60 and 90 days averaging to help track your blood glucose trend. Press the (Left Button) to 4. To delete a test result, press (Left 1. Press (Right Button) until Button) for more than 3 seconds view the last test result.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inserting Batteries The meter uses two alkaline 1.5V (AAA) batteries. Other types of 1.5V (AAA) batteries are also acceptable, but the capacity of test times may differ. Install the batteries when you first use the meter or replace with new batteries when the "LP" (low power) message and the low battery symbol appear on the display.

  • Page 39: Cleaning Your Meter

    Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your EasyMax V 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: ...

  • Page 40: Maintenance And Testing

    Maintenance and Testing Your meter needs little or 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 41: Screen Messages And Troubleshooting

    Screen Messages and Troubleshooting Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, please call customer service toll-free at 866-994-3345, or your current dealer. System error Humidified/Used strips Action: Replace with a new Action: Remove and re-install strip.
  • Page 42 Test result is higher than 600 mg/dL. Memory error Action: Test again. If the result Action: Replace the batteries is still the same, try a control first. If E-5 appears again, solution test and if the control please call Customer Service solution test falls within the toll-free 866-994-3345.
  • Page 43 The ”LF” and thermometer The ”HF” and thermometer icon appears. Temperature is icon appears. Temperature is too low, outside the required too high, outside the required range of 50°F - 104°F (10°C - range of 50°F - 104°F (10°C - 40°C).

  • Page 44: Chapter 6: Technical Information

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

  • Page 45: Limitations

    Limitations The test strips are used for fresh capillary whole blood samples. 1. DO NOT use neonate blood sample. 2. Extreme humidity may affect the results. A relative humidity greater than 90% may cause incorrect results. 3. The system should be used at a temperature between 50°F - 104°F (10°C - 40°C). Outside this range, the system may get incorrect results.
  • Page 46 3. 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 V Glucose Meter. 4. Critically ill patients should not be tested with home-use blood glucose meters.

  • Page 47: Device Information

    Device Information EasyMax V Blood Glucose Meter, EasyMax Blood Glucose Test Strips, EasyMax Normal Control Solution, EasyMax High Control Solution, EasyMax Low Control Solution. Manufacturer: EPS Bio Technology Corp. No.8, R&D RD III, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30077 Warranty EPS warrants the original purchaser for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase.

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