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  • Page 1 Easy•Touch ® Glucose Monitoring System User Manual...
  • Page 2 Easy•Touch ® Glucose Monitoring System See our other products at www.EasyTouchProducts.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Information...................3 Introduction....................7 About the Product..................8 ® About.the.EasyTouch .Meter..............9 ® About.the.EasyTouch .Meter.Display..........11 ® About.the.EasyTouch .Test.Strip............13. ® About.the.EasyTouch .Test.Strip.Vial..........14...Installing/Replacing.the.Battery............15 Setting Up the Meter..................16 Setting.Up.the.Date,.Time..............
  • Page 4 The Control Solution Test................21 Testing Your Blood Glucose Level............25 Preparing.the.Test.Strip..............26 Obtaining.a.Blood.Sample..............27 ® Applying.Blood.Sample.to.the.EasyTouch .Test.Strip......28. Memory Features..................31 Transfer Test Results to a Computer............33 Care and Storage..................34 Display Messages..................

  • Page 5: Important Information

    Important Information Available Alternate Sites Testing : Palm and Forearm. Alternate.Site.Testing.(AST).means.you.can.use.other.parts.of.the.body.other. than.your.more.sensitive.fingertips.to.check.your.blood.glucose.levels. ® 1.. The.EasyTouch .Glucose.Monitoring.System.allows.you.to.test.on.the. palm.and.the.forearm.with.the.equivalent.results.to.fingertip.testing. There are limitations for doing AST. Please Palm consult your healthcare professional before you do AST. Forearm...
  • Page 6 Alternative.site.results.differ.from.fingertip.results.when.glucose.levels.are. changing.rapidly.such.as.after.a.meal,.after.taking.insulin,.during.exercise,. or.when.you.are.ill.or.under.stress..Use.blood.from.a.fingertip.rather.than.an. alternative.site.if: •.You.think.your.blood.glucose.is.low, •.You.don’t.regularly.have.symptoms.when.your.blood.glucose.is.low, •.How.you.feel.doesn’t.match.the.results.from.the.alternative.site, •.When.you.have.just.taken.insulin,.or.any.time.during.or.after.exercise, •.When.there.are.unknown.variables.occurring.in.your.day,.such.as.illness, •.Whenever.you.are.about.to.drive. CAUTION: 1..Physical.differences.in.the.circulation.between.the.finger.and.other.test. sites.like.the.forearm.and.palm.may.result.in.differences.in.blood.glucose. measurements.from.the.other.test.sites.and.your.fingertips..Changes.in. blood.glucose.may.be.observed.in.finger.blood.samples.sooner.than.blood. samples.from.the.forearm.and.other.alternate.sites..Rub.the.alternate.test. sites.about.20.seconds.before.lancing..If.you.are.testing.for.hypoglycemia. (low.blood.glucose),.or.if.you.suffer.from.hypoglycemia.unawareness,.we. recommend.that.you.test.on.your.fingertips.
  • Page 7 2..Talk.to.your.doctor.to.see.if.alternate.site.testing.is.right.for.you..With.a. little.bit.of.education,.you.can.give.your.fingertips.a.rest.and.maybe.test. more.often.than.you.do.now..For.people.with.diabetes,.more.frequent. testing.is.a.good.thing..Just.remember:.any.time.you.want.to.be.sure.of.an. accurate,.up-to-date.blood.glucose.reading,.test.on.your.fingertip. 3..We.strongly.recommend.you.do.AST.ONLY.in.the.following.intervals: •.In.a.pre-meal.or.fasting.state.(more.than.2.hours.since.the.last.meal).. •.Two.hours.or.more.after.taking.insulin.. •.Two.hours.or.more.after.exercise. DO NOT use.AST.if: •.You.think.your.blood.glucose.is.low. •.You.are.unaware.of.hypoglycemia. •.Your.AST.results.do.not.match.the.way.you.feel. •.You.are.testing.for.hyperglycemia. •.Your.routine.glucose.results.are.often.fluctuating. •.If.you.are.pregnant.
  • Page 8 •. Low.or.high.blood.glucose.readings.can.indicate.a.potentially.serious. medical.condition..If.your.blood.glucose.reading.is.unusually.low.or.high,. or.if.you.do.not.feel.the.way.your.reading.indicates,.repeat.the.test.with. a.new.test.strip..If.your.reading.is.not.consistent.with.your.symptoms.or. if.your.blood.glucose.result.is.less.than.60.mg/dL.(3.3.mmol/L).or.higher. than.240.mg/dL.(13.3.mmol/L).you.should.contact.your. healthcare.professional. ® •. Any.change.or.administer.of.medication.based.on.the.EasyTouch .blood glucose.test.results.without.the.consent.and.advice.of.a.physician.or. healthcare.professional.is.not.recommended. •. Severe.dehydration.and.excessive.water.loss.may.cause.false.low. results..If.you.believe.you.are.suffering.from.severe.dehydration,.consult. your.physician.immediately.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction ® Thank.you.for.choosing.the.EasyTouch .Glucose.Monitoring.System,.the. latest.advancement.in.biosensor.technology.. ®. Recognized.for.its.ease.of.use.and.quick.response.time,.the.EasyTouch Glucose.Monitoring.System.is.designed.to.process.accurate.results.utilizing. ® only.a.small.amount.of.blood.for.in.vitro.diagnostics..The.EasyTouch Glucose.Monitoring.System.is.intended.for.use.in.the.home.and.in. professional.settings.to.monitor.whole.blood.glucose.levels.obtained.from.the. fingertip,.palm.and.forearm..This.is.an.over.the.counter.(OTC).product. Please.read.the.entire.User’s.Manual.carefully.before.using.this.product.

  • Page 10: About The Product

    About the Product ® Your.EasyTouch .Glucose.Monitoring.System.is.made.up.of.several. components..This.booklet.is.designed.to.guide.you.through.the.operation.of. ® the.system.with.detailed.directions.and.pictures..Your.EasyTouch .Glucose. Monitoring.System.contains: ® •..EasyTouch .Meter •..One.Lancing.Device* •..Ten.Lancets* •..One.carrying.case •..User’s.Manual •..Log.book* •..Quick.Reference.Guide *Not Included in Instutional Box. Test.Strips,.Control.Solution,.&.Lancing.Device.can.be.purchased.individually.

  • Page 11: About The Easytouch ® Meter

    About the EasyTouch Meter Easy•Touch ® BLOOD GLUCOSE METER For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only Made in Taiwan to Specs of MHC Medical Products, LLC 8695 Seward Road Fair eld, OH 45011 Toll #: 877.358.4342 DH-083011.5 • Rev. date: 09/2011 S/N:M05B13286...
  • Page 12 Display..Your.test.results.are.displayed.here..The.large,.easy.to.read..screen.guides.you.through.the.test.by.using.numbers.and.symbols.. 2. M Button..The.M.(mode).button.is.used.to.set.time,.alarm,.enters.the memory.mode.to.show.the.consecutive.7/14/30-day.average.results.and. turns.the.Meter.on.and.off. 3. S Button..The.S.(select/set).button.is.used.to.select.year,.month,.day,. time,.memory.of.results.and.control.solution.mode. 4. Test Port..This.is.where.you.insert.the.Test.Strip.into.the.Meter. 5. Unit Switch..Switch.for.mmol/L.or.mg/dL.1.mmol/L.=18.mg/dL 6. Battery Cover 7. Label 8. Reset Button.Press.this.button.to.re-set.the.system.. 9. Data Port.Connect.interface.cable.to.transfer.data.

  • Page 13: About The Easytouch ® Meter Display

    ® About the EasyTouch Meter Display 1. .Date 2.. Time 3.. Control Solution Test Appears.when.doing.a.control. solution.test.and.marking.the. result.as.a.control.solution. test. 4. Memory Symbol Indicates.in.memory.mode. 5. Units of Measurement Unit.of.mmol/L.or.mg/dL.will. appear.with.the.test.result.
  • Page 14 6. ..Battery Symbol Appears.when.the.battery.is.low.or.must.be.replaced. 7.. .Blood Drop Symbol Flashes.when.it.is.ready.to.apply.sample.to.Test.Strip. 8.. .Warning Symbol Appears.when.result.is.out.of.the.range.of.your.setting.reference.value. 9. Alarm Function Symbol Appears.when.the.clock.alarm.is.set. 10. Test Strip Symbol Appears.to.tell.you.when.the.meter.is.ready.for.test. 11. Day Average Symbol Shows.the.average.value.of.test.results. 12. Test Result Area Display.test.results. 13. Temperature Message Appears.if.your.meter.is.out.of.operating.temperature.range..

  • Page 15: About The Easytouch ® Test Strip

    ® About the EasyTouch Test Strip ® The.EasyTouch .Test.Strip.is.used.to.perform the.blood.glucose.test.in.conjunction.with.the.. ® EasyTouch .Meter. Each strip can be used only once. The.Test.Strip.consists.of.the.following.parts: 1. Confirmation Window This.is.where.you.can.confirm.that.enough.blood. has.been.applied.to.the.target.area. 2. Target Area This.is.where.blood.is.drawn.into.the.Test.Strip. 3. Contact Bar . This.end.of.the.Test.Strip.is.inserted.into.the..Test. Port.to.activate.the.Meter..(white.side.face.up).

  • Page 16: About The Easytouch ® Test Strip Vial

    Discard 3 months after opening. Discard Date: ______________ Made in Taiwan to Speci cations of Discard 3 months after opening. MHC Medical Products, LLC 8695 Seward Rd, Fair eld, OH 45011 Made in Taiwan to Speci cations of DH-080411.6 • Rev date: 09/2011...

  • Page 17: Installing/Replacing.the.battery

    Installing/Replacing the Battery When.the.battery.is.low,.the.Meter.will.show.a.warning. signal..When.this.display.appears,.it.is.time.to.replace. a.new.battery..When.the.low.battery.warning.signal. is.shown,.the.Meter.will.provide.accurate.results.for. approximately.50.more.measurements. How to Replace the Battery 1..From.the.back.of.the.Meter,.gently.lift.the.battery.cover. 2..Insert.a.3-Volt.Lithium.battery.(CR-2032).with.the.“+”.side.facing.up. 3..Close.battery.cover. 09/2011 date: Rev. • DH-083011.5 09/2011 date: Rev. • DH-083011.5 09/2011 date: Rev. • DH-083011.5 877.358.4342 Toll 877.358.4342 Toll 877.358.4342 Toll 45011 eld, Fair 45011 eld, Fair...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Meter

    Setting Up the Meter To.turn.the.Meter.on,.first.insert.a.battery,.then.press.the.reset.button.located. at.the.back.of.the.Meter.and.proceed.with.the.following.instructions. Setting Up the Date & Time 1..Press.the.M.button.to.enter.this.mode.. Press.and.release.S.button.to.choose.“24hr”. or.“12hr”.display..With.your.preferred.clock. (Fig.1) mode,.press.M.button.and.the.year.setting. will.appear..Press.and.release.the.S.button. until.the.correct.year.appears..(Fig.1). 2..To.set.the.year.and.move.on.to.choose.the. month,.press.the.M.button..To.change.the. (Fig.2) month,.press.the.S.button..(Fig.2) 3..To.set.the.month.and.move.on.to.choose.the. day,.press.the.M.button..To.change.the.day,. press.the.S.button..(Fig.3). (Fig.3)

  • Page 19: Setting.up.alarm

    4..To.set.the.day.and.move.on.to.choose.the.hour.setting,. press.the.M.button..(Fig.3). 5..To.change.the.hour,.press.the.S.button..To.set.the.hour. and.move.on.to.change.the.minutes,.press.the.M.button.. (Fig.4). .(Fig.4) 6..To.change.the.minutes,.press.the.S.button..To.set.the. minutes.and.move.on.to.choose.the.alarm.setting,.press. the.M.button..(Fig.4). Setting Up Alarm 7..To.set.the.first.alarm,.press.the.M button (yes)..If.you. press.S button (no),.it.will.be.moved.on.to.health. management.alarm.setting.(step.11)..To.change.the.hour,. press.S.button..To.enter.the.hour.and.move.on.to.change. the.minutes,.press.M.button..To.change.the.minutes,. press.S button..To.enter.the.minutes.and.move.on.to. .(Fig.5) choose.the.second.alarm.setting,.press.the M button.. (Fig.5)
  • Page 20 8..To.set.the.second.alarm,.press.the.M button (yes)... If.you.press.S button (no),.it.will.be.moved.on.to.health. management.alarm.setting.(step.11)..To.change.the.hour,. press.S.button..To.set.the.hour.and.move.on.to.change.the. minutes,.press.M.button..To.change.the.minutes,.press.S. button..To.set.the.minutes.and.move.on.to.choose.the.third. alarm.setting,.press.the.M.button..(Fig.6) (Fig.6) 9..To.set.the.third.alarm,.press.the.M button (yes)..If.you.press. S button (no),.it.will.be.moved.on.to.health.management. alarm.setting.(step.11)..To.change.the.hour,.press.S.button.. To.set.the.hour.and.move.on.to.change.the.minutes,.press. M.button..To.change.the.minutes,.press.S.button..To.set.the. minutes.and.move.on.to.choose.the.fourth.alarm.setting,. press.the.M.button..(Fig.7) (Fig.7)
  • Page 21 10..To.set.the.fourth.alarm,.press.the.M button (yes)..If. you.press.S button (no),.it.will.be.moved.on.to.health. management.alarm.setting.(step.11)..To.change.the.hour,. press.S.button..To.set.the.hour.and.move.on.to.change. the.minutes,.press.M.button..To.change.the.minutes,. press.S.button..To.set.the.minutes.and.move.on.to.health. management.“HI.alarm.setting”.press.the.M.button..(Fig.8) (Fig.8) ..Note:.When.the.alarm.is.ringing,.press.S.or.M.button.to. turn.off.the.alarm.or.the.alarm.will.turn.off.automatically. after.30.seconds. 11.. To.change.the.“HI.alarm.setting”.press.the.S.button..To.set. the.‘HI.alarm.setting”.and.move.on.to.“LO.alarm.setting”. press.M.button..(Fig.9) 12..To.change.the.“LO.alarm.setting”.press.the.S.button.. Further.press.M.button.to.enter.the.“LO.alarm.setting”.and. (Fig.9) finish.the.meter.setting,.turn.off.the.meter..(Fig.9)

  • Page 22: Unit Selection

    Unit Selection 1..Select.unit,.mg/dL.or.mmol/L.on.the.back. Note:.The.mg/dL.is.the.standard.unit.in.the.United.States.. Meters.used.in.the.United.States.must.be.set.to.read.in.mg/dL.. Easy•Touch ® BLOOD GLUCOSE METER For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Only MHC Medical Products, LLC. 8695 Seward Road Fair eld, OH 45011 Toll #: 877.358.4342 www.EasyTouchProducts.com S/N:M05B13286 mmol/L mg/dL...

  • Page 23: The Control Solution Test

    When to Perform a Control Solution Test ® ® Easy•Touch .Control.Solution.can.be.used.to.verify.that.the.Easy•Touch Glucose.Monitoring.system.is.working.correctly.and.giving.accurate. results...The.system.is.performing.correctly.if.the.control.solution.test. result.falls.within.the.specific.control.solution.range.listed.on.your.. Test.Strip.vial. You.are.encouraged.to.use.Control.Solution.on.a.. regular.basis... If.you.suspect.your.blood.glucose.test.are.not.consistent.with.how.you. feel.or.your.test.are.higher.or.lower.than.normal,.you.may.validate.the. performance.of.your.test.with.Control.Solution. Note: There.are.three.Control.Solutions.at.different.desired.range.of.aqueous. glucose.(Low,.Normal.or.High)..For.more.information.about.the.Control. Solution,.please.read.your.Control.Solution.package.insert..Two.sets.of. control.solution.should.be.used,.a.high.level.and.a.low.level.control.solution.of. your.choice..For.order.information,.please.contact.Customer.Service..
  • Page 24 To Perform a Control Solution Test 1..Make.sure.the.Control.Solution.is.at.room.temperature.(59ºF.to.95ºF.or. 15ºC.to.35ºC).prior.to.testing.. 2..Insert.a.Test.Strip,.white.side.face.up.with.the.Contact.Bar’s.end.first,. Push.all.the.way.into.test.port.until.meter.automatically.turns.on..(Fig.10) 3..All.segments.of.the.LCD.display.will.appear,.a.beep.will.sound.and. moving.dotted.lines.will.appear.followed.by.a.flashing.“...“.symbol..(Fig.11) 4..After.the.“..“.symbol.appears,.press.the.S.button.for.3.sec.to.switch. control.solution.mode..The.“.ctl.“.symbol.indicates.that.the.Meter.will. mark.your.current.test.as.a.Control.Solution.test...Now.you.are.ready.to. apply.the.Control.Solution.(Fig.12) (Fig.11) (Fig.12) (Fig.10)
  • Page 25 5..Discard.the.first.drop.of.Control.Solution.and.squeeze.a. small.drop.of.Control.Solution.on.a.clean.nonabsorbent. surface.(such.as.a.clean.piece.of.wax.paper)..Do.not.apply. Control.Solution.to.the.Test.Strip.directly.from.the.bottle. 6..Bring.the.tip.of.the.Test.Strip.to.lightly.touch.the.drop.of. Control.Solution..Control.Solution.is.automatically.pulled. into.the.strip.through.the.tip..Hold.until.the.meter.beeps.. The.meter.will.now.begin.counting.down.from.5.to.1.and. the.Control.Solution.test.result.will.appear. Caution:. Please.remember.that.in.order.to.prevent.contamination,.follow. the.above.instructions.for.performing.the.Control.Solution.test.

  • Page 26: Comparing Control Solution Results

    Comparing Control Solution Results ® The.EasyTouch .Glucose.Monitoring.System.is.functioning.properly.if.the. results.fall.inside.the.specified.range.printed.on.the.Test.Strip.vial..If.the.test. results.fall.outside.the.specified.range,.repeat.the.test. Results falling outside the specified range may be caused by . • ..Error.in.performing.the.test, . • ..Control.solution.temperature.is.lower.than.59°F(15°C)..or.higher.than.95°F(35°C), . • ..Expired.or.contaminated.Control.Solution, . • ..Expired.or.contaminated.Test.Strips, . • ..Meter.malfunction. Note:.The.result.will.not.be.incorporated.into.the.average.in.the.Control. Solution.test.“.ctl.“.mode..DO NOT.use.the.system.if.the.problem.persists.

  • Page 27: Testing Your Blood Glucose Level

    Testing Your Blood Glucose Level Before testing blood glucose, you need the following items: ® 1..EasyTouch .Meter ® 2..EasyTouch .Test.Strip. 3..Adjustable.Lancing.Device..4..Sterile.Lancet Caution:.To.reduce.the.chances.of.infection: •..Never share.a.lancing.device.and.lancet.with.another.person. •..Always.use.a.new.and.sterile.lancet..Lancets.are.for.single.use.only •. Always.use.a.new.Test.Strip,.Test.Strips.are.for.single.use.only. •..Do not.get.lotion,.oil,.dirt.or.debris.in.or.on.the.lancet.and.lancing.device.

  • Page 28: Preparing.the.test.strip

    Preparing the Test Strip 1..Wash.hands.using.soap.and.warm.water..Rinse.and.dry. thoroughly. 2..Pull.out.a.Test.Strip.from.the.vial.and.re-cap.the.vial. immediately. 3..Insert.a.Test.Strip,.white.side.face.up.with.the.Contact. Bar’s.end.fi . rst,.Push.all.the.way.into.test.port.until.meter. automatically.turns.on. 4..A.beep.will.sound.and.the.sort.line.moving.clockwise.will. appear.followed.by.a.fl . ashing.“ “.symbol..Now.you.are.

  • Page 29: Obtaining.a.blood.sample

    Obtaining a Blood Sample SAMPLE.MAY.BE.OBTAINED.FROM.FINGER,.PALM.or.FOREARM For.further.instructions.please.see.the.insert.provided.with.lancing.device. 1..Unscrew.and.remove.the.endcap.of.the.lancing.device. 2..Insert.the.lancet.into.the.lancet.holder. 3..Twist.and.remove.the.protective.lancet.cover.to.expose.the.sterile.. needle.tip. 4..Recapping.and.screwing.the.endcap.to.the.body.of.the.lancing.device. 5..Pull.back.on.the.cocking.mechanism.until.it.comes.to.a.stop. 6..Place.the.lancing.device.firmly.against.the.finger.tip.and.press.the.release. button. 7..After.sampling,.remove.the.endcap.containing.the.used.lancet.carefully.. 8..Remove.the.lancet.from.the.lancing.device..Discard.the.used.lancet. properly.in.accordance.with.local,.state,.and.federal.law.

  • Page 30: Applying Blood Sample To The Easytouch ® Test Strip

    ® Applying Blood Sample to the EasyTouch Test Strip 1..After.obtaining.a.blood.sample,.place.the.drop.onto.the.test.well.of.the. Test.Strip..Blood.is.automatically.drawn.into.the.Test.Strip. 2..As.soon.as.enough.blood.has.filled.the.Confirmation.Window.(see.picture). of.the.Test.Strip,.the.Meter.will.beep.and.begin.counting.down.from.5.to.1.. Your.blood.glucose.result.will.appear.on.the.LCD.display.and.will.be.stored. into.the.Meter.memory.automatically. Note:.To.ensure.accurate.results,.make.sure.the.Confirmation.Window.of.the. Test.Strip.is.completely.filled.with.your.blood.sample.
  • Page 31 3..After.the.test.result.appears,.if.no.further.tests.are.performed,.the.Meter. will.automatically.shut.off.after.3.minutes..After.finishing.the.test,.we. recommend.using.a.tissue.to.remove.the.used.strip.from.the.Meter.for. proper.disposal..
  • Page 32 HI and LO Readings 1..The.test.results.range.between.20.to.600.mg/dL.(1.1.to. 33.3.mmol/L)..If.a.“HI”.message.appears.on.the.display,. your.Meter.has.detected.that.your.blood.glucose.level.is. higher.than.600.mg/dL(33.3.mmol/L)..It.is.suggested.that. you.review.your.testing.procedure.and.test.again.with. a.new.Test.Strip.to.confirm.the.result..If.the.same.result. (Fig.13) occurs,.consult.your.healthcare.professional.immediately.. (Fig.13) 2..If.a.“LO”.message.appears.on.the.display,.your.Meter.has. detected.that.your.blood.glucose.level.is.lower.than.20. mg/dL.(1.1.mmol/L)..It.is.suggested.that.you.review.your. testing.procedure.and.test.again.with.a.new.Test.Strip.to. confirm.the.result..If.the.same.result.occurs,.consult.your. (Fig.14) healthcare.professional.immediately..(Fig.14)

  • Page 33: Memory Features

    Memory Features ® The.EasyTouch .Meter.automatically.stores.the.300.most.recent.blood. glucose.results.with.date.and.time.in.its.memory..It.also.provides.you.with.a. consecutive.7/14/30-day.average.of.your.blood.glucose.test.results. 1..Press.M.button.to.turn.on.the.meter..All.segments.of.the.LCD. display.will.appear..The.date.and.time.will.appear.first. 2..Press.S.button,.the.result.of.control.solution.will.appear.on. display.*. 3..Press.S.button,.the.consecutive.7-day.average.will.be.shown.* 4..Press.S.button,.the.consecutive.14-day.average.will.be.shown.* 5..Press.S.button,.the.consecutive.30-day.average.will.be.shown.* Note.:.*.If.there.is.no.test.results.during.this.stage,.it.will.directly. appear.the.most.recent.test.result.
  • Page 34 6..Press.S.button,.the.most.recent.test.result.will.appear..If.it. has.14-day.average.result,.it.will.show.under.the.screen.at. the.same.time..Each.time.you.press.the.S.button,.the.meter. will.recall.the.last.300.test.results.accordingly..When.the. memory.is.full,.the.oldest.result.is.removed.and.replaced. with.the.newest.result. 7..Press.and.release.the.S.button.to.the.end.of.the.memory,. “000”.will.show..Then.press.the.S.button.again.or.press.M. button.at.anytime.to.turn.off.the.meter. Exiting the Memory Mode 1..Press.the.M.button.to.turn.off.the.meter. 2..Meter.will.shut.down.automatically.after.3.minutes.with.no.further.action. Note: The consecutive 7/14/30-day average is calculated from the blood glucose results obtained during the last consecutive 7/14/30-day. To Record Your Results We.have.provided.a.log.book.for.your.recording.convenience..To.learn.more.about. how.to.record.your.results,.please.refer.to.the.log.book.for.further.instructions.

  • Page 35: Transfer Test Results To A Computer

    Transfer Test Results to a Computer ® With.the.EasyTouch .Glucose.Monitoring.System,.it.is.easy.to.transfer.test. results.to.your.personal.computer...Follow.these.simple.instructions: 1. Obtain the required software and cable ..For.order.information.please.call.Customer.Service.at.1.877.358.4342. 2. Install the software on your computer ..Installation.instructions.will.be.provided.with.the.software. 3. Get ready to transfer test results Connect.the.interface.cable.to.a.serial.port.on.your.computer..Then. connect.the.other.end.of.interface.cable.to.the.data.port.located.on.. the.side.of.the.meter.with the meter turned off..“PC”.will.appear.on. the.display,.indicating.that.the.meter.is.in.the.communication.mode.

  • Page 36: Care And Storage

    Care and Storage 1..Handle.the.meter.with.care..Dropping.or.throwing.the.meter.may.cause. damage.to.the.device. 2..Do.not.expose.the.meter,.Test.Strips,.and.Control.Solution.to.extreme. conditions,.such.as.high.humidity,.heat,.freezing.cold.or.dust. 3..Always.wash.hands.with.soap.and.water.and.rinse.and.dry.completely. before.handling.the.meter.and.Test.Strips. 4..When.cleaning.the.meter,.gently.wipe.the.exterior.surface.using.a.damp. soft.cloth..DO NOT USE ANY ORGANIC SOLVENT.for.cleaning.. 5..The.meter.should.be.stored.at.room.temperature.in.a.dry.and.clean. space..DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR AREAS WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND/OR DUST..It.is.advised.that.you.store.the.meter.and.its. accessories.into.the.provided.carrying.case. For.healthcare.professionals.using.this.system.on.multiple.patient,.please.be.aware.that.all. items.that.come.in.contact.with.human.blood.should.be.handled.as.potential.biohazards.. Users.should.follow.the.guidelines.for.prevention.of.blood-borne.transmittable.diseases.in.a. healthcare.setting.for.potentially.infectious.human.blood.specimens.as.recommended.in.the. National.Committee.for.Clinical.Laboratory.Standards,.Protection.of.Laboratory.Workers.from. Instrument.Biohazards.and.Infectious.Disease.Transmitted.by.Blood,.Body.Fluids.and.Tissue:. Approved.Guideline..NCCLS document M29-A [ISBN 1-56238-339-6].

  • Page 37: Display Messages

    Display Messages DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION System.check.for.verifying. No.action.necessary that.all.segments.of.the. meter.are.functioning. The.system.is.ready.to. You.may.now.apply.a. accept.a.blood.sample. blood.sample. The.system.is.ready.to. You.may.now.apply.a. accept.a.Control.Solution. drop.of.Control.Solution. sample. sample.
  • Page 38 DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION Indicate.the.result.is. For.your.reference.or.you. can.change.the.default. HIGHER.than.the.“HI. setting.value.100.mg/dL. alarm.setting”.of.the.health. according.to.page.19. management. Indicate.the.result.is. For.your.reference.or.you. LOWER.than.the.“LO. can.change.the.default. alarm.setting”.of.the.health. setting.value.70.mg/dL. management. according.to.page.19. Meter.detects.blood. Indicates.high.blood. glucose.level.is.higher. glucose.level..Repeat.test.. than.600.mg/dL. If.result.still.occurs,.consult. (33.3.mmol/L). your.physician.immediately.
  • Page 39 DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION Meter.detects.blood. Indicates.low.blood.glucose. glucose.level.is.lower.than. level..Repeat.test..If.result. 20.mg/dL.(1.1.mmol/L). still.occurs,.consult.your. physician.immediately. Result.may.be.larger. Temperature.is.high.during. variation..Move.to.a.cooler. the.test.procedure. environment.(10.-.40˚C.or. 50.-.104˚F).and.wait.15. minutes.before.re-testing. Result.may.be.larger. Temperature.is.low.during. variation..Move.to.a.warmer. the.test.procedure. environment.(10.-.40˚C.or. 50.-.104˚F).and.wait.15. minutes.before.re-testing.
  • Page 40 DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION Temperature.is.too.high.to. Repeat.the.test.in.a.cooler. perform.the.test. setting.(10.-.40°C.or.50.-. 104°F)..Wait.15.minutes. before.re-testing. Temperature.is.too.low.to. Repeat.the.test.in.a.warmer. perform.the.test. setting.(10.-.40°C.or.50.-. 104°F)..Wait.15.minutes. before.re-testing. An.error.message. Review.the.instructions. indicating.a.problem.with. and.try.again.with.a.new.. the.Test.Strip. Test.Strip.
  • Page 41 DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION Press.“reset”.button.and. An.error.message. check.the.meter.again.with. indicating.a.problem.with. the.test.strip..If.the.problem. the.meter. persists,.contact.Customer. Service.for.help. Battery.power.is.low..Meter. Replace.with.a.new.3-Volt. will.provide.approximately. lithium.battery.(CR-2032). 50.more.measurements. Replace.with.a.new.3-Volt. Battery.power.is.too.low. lithium.battery.(CR-2032). for.further.usage. immediately.
  • Page 42 DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION All.testing.values.recorded. Press.M.or.S.button.or.wait. in.the.memory.have.been. for.3.minutes.to.turn.off.the. shown. meter. The.setting.alarm.is.ringing. Press.M.or.S.button.to.shut. to.remind.of.doing.the. off.or.the.alarm.will.turn.off. blood.glucose.test. automatically.after.30.sec.
  • Page 43 Other problems that may occur Action Review.the.instructions.and.re-insert. The.Test.Strip.has.not.been.inserted. the.Test.Strip.correctly.(white.side. into.the.meter.properly. face.up). Replace.with.a.new.Test.Strip. Defective.Test.Strip. Insufficient.blood.sample. Repeat.the.test.with.new.Test.Strip. Meter.will.automatically.turn-off..Re- Test.Strip.remains.in.the.test.port.for. insert.the.Test.Strip.to.the.test.port. more.than.3.minutes.prior.to.testing. LCD.display.on.the.meter.is.blank. Contact.Customer.Service.for.help. when.trying.to.perform.a.test.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications Meter Operating Conditions Temperature. 10°C.-.40°C(50°F..-.104°F) Humidity 10-90%.RH Hematocrit 35.-.55% Test Sample. ..Capillary.Whole.Blood.from.Fingertip,.Palm.and.Forearm Sample Volume ...>0.5.µl Measuring Unit. ..mg/dL.or.mmol/L Measuring Range 20-600.mg/dL.(1.1-33.3.mmol/L) Test Time..5.sec Memory Capacity. ..300.most.recent.results Average. ..7/14/30.days.average.results External Output Standard.RS232.PC.interface Power supply. ..3-Volt.lithium.battery.(CR-2032) Battery Life. ..Approximately.1000.tests Dimension and Weight 92.x58.x19.mm.;.60.g...

  • Page 45: Limitations.of.the.procedure

    Limitations of the Procedure ® Caution:.The.EasyTouch .Glucose.Monitoring.System.is.designed.for.in. vitro.diagnostic.use.only.and.is.not.intended.to.test.on.newborns..Any. ® change.or.administer.of.medication.based.on.the.EasyTouch .Glucose.test. results.without.the.consent.advice.of.a.physician.or.healthcare.professional. is.not.recommended. ® The.EasyTouch .Test.Strips.are.designed.for.use.with.fresh.capillary. whole.blood.samples.obtained.from.the.fingertip,.palm.and.forearm..False. results.may.occur.when.performing.the.test.while.severely.dehydrated,. severely.hypotensive,.in.shock.or.in.a.hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar.state.. If.you.believe.you.are.suffering.from.any.of.the.above.symptoms,.consult.a. healthcare.professional.immediately.

  • Page 46: Service And Warranty

    Service and Warranty MHC.Medical.Products,.LLC.cannot.endorse.the.performance.of.the. ® EasyTouch .Meter.when.used.with.Test.Strips.other.than.those.designed. ® ® for.the.EasyTouch .Glucose.Monitoring.System..The.EasyTouch .Glucose. Monitoring.System.manufacturer.warranty.is.valid.only.when.used.properly. within.the.guidelines.of.the.provided.User’s.Manual.and.is.invalid.when.the. ® ® EasyTouch .Glucose.Monitoring.System.and.EasyTouch .Test.Strip.are. used.improperly.
  • Page 47 TRUE Lifetime Warranty MHC.Medical.Products,.LLC.guarantees.that.this.device.will.be.free.of. defects.in.materials.and.workmanship.for.lifetime.duration.from.the.date. ® of.original.purchase..Our.company.will.repair.or.replace.any.EasyTouch Glucose.Monitoring.System.found.defective.with.a.new.unit.at.our.discretion. ® This.warranty.does.not.apply.to.the.performance.of.a.EasyTouch .Glucose. Monitoring.System.that.has.been.altered,.misused,.tampered.with.or.abused.. In.no.event.shall.our.company.be.liable.to.the.purchaser.or.any.other.person. for.any.incidental,.consequential,.or.punitive.damages.arising.from.or.in.any. ® way.connected.with.the.purchase.or.operation.of.the.EasyTouch .Glucose. Monitoring.System.or.its.parts. For.manufacturer.warranty.services,.purchaser.must.contact.. MHC.Medical.Products,.LLC.

  • Page 48: Customer Service

    Customer Service If.you.have.any.questions.or.concerns.regarding.this.product.or.its.. operation,.please.call.our.Customer.Service.line.or.email.us..We.are.. happy.to.assist.you. Customer Service Hotline 1.877.358.4342. E-Mail.us.at.info@EasyTouchProducts.com. www.EasyTouchProducts.com ® When.you.call.our.Customer.Service,.please.have.your.EasyTouch .Meter,. ® EasyTouch .Test.Strip.and.all.other.supplies.available..This.will.allow.us.to. answer.any.of.your.questions.with.speed.and.efficiency. Made.in.Taiwan.to.Specifications.of. MHC Medical Products, LLC B04Q106100(02) 8695.Seward.Rd,.Fairfield,.OH.45011 Rev. date: 12/2011 DH-080411.9...
  • Page 49 ® Toll: 1.877.358.4342 Web: www.EasyTouchProducts.com Email: info@EasyTouchProducts.com 8695 Seward Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45011...

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