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EPS Bio Technology EasyPlus mini R2N User Manual

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  • Page 2 EasyPlus mini R2N Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System User’s Manual Please read this User’s Manual thoroughly before using your blood glucose meter.

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    Dear EasyPlus mini R2N SMBG System Owner, Thank you for using the EasyPlus mini R2N 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 4 Standard Accessories Your new EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: • Wallet • Check Strip • User’s Manual • Quick Reference Guide • Self-Test Log Book •...
  • Page 5 Note: Although the EasyPlus mini R2N 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 6 The meter is for in vitro diagnostic use ONLY(for testing outside the body). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. EasyPlus mini R2N blood glucose meter can only be used with EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose Test Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results.
  • Page 7 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 8 Health-Related Information If you are experiencing dehydration, frequent urination, low blood pressure, shock or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNK), 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 your test results, or if you have questions, please talk to your doctor or health care professional.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Setting The Time And Date ........................12 Setting Hypo And Hyper ........................13 Checking Your Meter …...........................14 Using EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose Test Strips ................15 Chapter 2: Control Solution Test ........................16 Why Run A Control Solution Test ......................16 About The Control Solutions ........................17 Running A Control Solution Test ........................18...
  • Page 10 Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose …...................32 Comparing Your Meter Result To Lab Results …..................33 Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup ….......................34 Memory, Storing Test Results …........................34 Viewing Test Results …......................35 Setting The Alarm …...........................36 Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting …..................37 Installing Batteries …..........................37 Cleaning Your Meter ……...........................38 Maintenance And Testing ..........................39...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter The EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose Meter The Overview of the Meaning Display A month and date Show the moment of month and date. B Time Show the moment of time. Show the test result.
  • Page 12 The Overview of the Meter: A. Anti-Slippery Ring B. Battery cover C. Display D. Manufacturer information E. Serial number F. Strip slot The Overview of the Test Strip: A. Blood collection area B. Reaction area C. Holding area D. Strip insert direction E.

  • Page 13: Setting The Time And Date

    Setting The Time and Date—First Time Use Setting the current time and date in your meter is important if you use the meter memory. 3. Repeat step 2 to set the date and 1. Press “ ”until turning the 2. The last 2-digits of the year time.

  • Page 14: Setting Hypo And Hyper

    Setting Hypo and Hype 6. When setting is finished, 4. Press “ ” to adjust value of 5. Press “ ” to adjust value of the display will be back to hypo and Press “ ” to hype and Press “ ”...

  • Page 15: Checking Your Meter

    Checking Your Meter A new check strip is included with your meter. The check strip tests only the function of the meter and not the test strip’s ability to render a result (which would need a control solution), or the accuracy of the system as a whole.

  • Page 16: Using Easyplus Mini R2N Blood Glucose Test Strips

    Using EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose Test Strip Use only with EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose Meter. Keep the test strips in their original bottle. Close the bottle tightly right away, after you take a test strip out. This keeps the test strips dry.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Control Solution Test

    Why Run A Control Solution Test We recommend that you run the EasyPlus mini R2N Normal and High Control Solutions. Such test will let 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 EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose Meter for the first time.

  • Page 18: About The Control Solutions

    Store the bottles of control solutions at room temperature, between 35.6°F ~86°F (2°C~30°C). Do not freeze. If you would like to purchase EasyPlus mini R2N Normal and High Control Solutions, please contact your local dealer or call Customer Service toll-free 1-866-203-2761.

  • Page 19: Running A Control Solution Test

    Running A Control Solution Test Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at 1. Put a test strip into the 2. Press “ ” for 1 seconds to the tip of the bottle. meter in the direction of set “ ”.
  • Page 20 6. A result appears on the display. Remove the test strip and throw it away after Don’t remove the test strip yet. you have compared the reading to the range Check if the reading falls within the range printed on the test strip bottle. printed on the test strip bottle.

  • Page 21: Understanding Control Test Results

    When the control result is inside the range on the test strip bottle, your test strips and your meter is working properly. If your control result is not inside the acceptable range (printed on your test strip bottle), here are some things you can do to solve the problem: Note: Control Solution values will be included in the memory and averages, if a flag icon of “...
  • Page 22 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’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 24: 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. Take the cap off. 3. Recap the front cap. 2. Insert the lancet into the lancing device firmly then twist off the protective cover.
  • Page 25 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 26: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip

    Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip 1. Wash your hands with soap 2. Put a test strip into the meter 3. Swab the blood collection area on and warm water. in the direction of the arrow. your finger with an alcohol swab.
  • Page 27 5. When the blood drop 6. Gently squeeze your finger to assist 7. The meter will beep flashes on the display, the flow of blood. This helps you get a when enough blood has obtain a drop of blood from blood drop.

  • Page 28: Alternative Site Testing

    Alternative Site Testing (AST) Understanding Alternative Site Testing What is AST? What is the advantage of AST? Besides the fingertip, you can test the 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 29 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) What NOT to do: If the blood glucose test result does not match how you feel, do a fingertip test to confirm the result again.

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

    Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm 1. Massage the puncture area 2. Change the gray cap into 4. Press the trigger button to of forearm for a few limpid cap for AST testing. activate the lancing device. Hold seconds.

  • Page 31: Discarding Used Lancets

    Discarding Used Lancets 1. Take the adjustable cap off. 2. Discard the used disposable lancet into a container for sharp or biohazard material. Without touching the used lancet, stick the lancet tip into its protective cover. Grip the lancet carrier firmly and pull the lancet safely out.

  • Page 32: Expected Values

    Expected Values The EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose test strips are whole-blood referenced and calibrated 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.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result

    Keep in mind that the lab could use different technology than EasyPlus mini R2N blood glucose meter, and that blood glucose meters for self testing generally read somewhat lower or higher than the lab result.

  • Page 35: 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 36: Viewing Test Results

    Viewing Test Results 1. Press “ ” to view the last 3. Press “ ” once again to 4. Press “ ” to review averages test result. view averages of 7-day of 14-day, 30-day and 90-day 2. Press “ ” to view the test result.

  • Page 37: Setting The Alarm

    Setting The Alarm The meter can set up to 4 alarms, allowing you to control your test times according to your requirements. 1. Press “ ” for 5 seconds and 5. Repeat step 1 to 4 to set other 4. Press “ ” to confirm the first 3 alarm.

  • Page 38: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Installing Batteries The meter uses two batteries of CR2032 Lithium Cell 3V. 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 39: Cleaning Your Meter

    Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your EasyPlus mini R2N 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 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, call our Customer Service Toll-Free: 1-866-203-2761(Eastern Time, Mon-Fri 9:00AM~5:00PM). Humidified / Used Low power System fault System fault Action: Replace with Replace the Replace the strips Action:...
  • Page 42 Test result is The test result is The "Ht" and thermometer The "Lt" and thermometer higher than 600 lower than 20 icon appears. Temperature is icon appears. Temperature mg/dL. mg/dL. too high, outside the required is too low, outside the Test again.

  • Page 43: Chapter 6: Technical Information

    Chapter 6: Technical Information Specifications Brand name EasyPlus mini R2N 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 Relative Humidity R.H. ≦ 90% 0.6 μL Blood sample...

  • Page 44: Limitations

    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 EasyPlus mini R2N Glucose Meter.
  • Page 45 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.

  • Page 46: Device Information

    Device Information EasyPlus mini R2N SMBG System, EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose Test Strips, EasyPlus mini R2N Blood Glucose Meter, EasyPlus mini Normal Control Solution, EasyPlus mini High Control Solution. Reference: ＊ American Diabetes Associations: Standards of Medical Care for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes Care, 25(2002), p.S37...
  • Page 47 Lancing Device Meets the requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC Manufacturer: STAT MEDICAL DEVICES INC. 1835 N.E. 146th Street, North Miami, FL33181, USA TEL：(001) 305-945-0011 FAX：(001) 305-949-7370 E-mail：stat@statdevices.com Lancet Meets the requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC Manufacturer: SAE HAN MEDICAL CORP. # 700-113 PUB GOT-DONG, IL SAN-GU, GOYANG-CITY, KYUNGGI-DO, KOREA TEL：82-31-923-4330 FAX：82-31-923-4331 E-mail：saehan@saehanmed.com...

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