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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 ..................

  • 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 ® 1. The EasyTouch Glucose Monitoring System allows you to test on the There are limitations for doing AST. Please Palm consult your healthcare professional before you do AST.
  • Page 6 alternative site if: CAUTION: 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...
  • Page 7 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 ONLY in the following intervals: DO NOT use AST if:...
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction ® Glucose Monitoring System, the latest advancement in biosensor technology. ® 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...

  • Page 10: About The Product

    About the Product ® The EasyTouch Glucose Meter & Monitoring System is available in two different package options with the following contents: ® A. Your EasyTouch Glucose Monitoring System contains: ® Meter ® B. Your EasyTouch Institutional (Meter Only) Box contains: ®...

  • 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 S/N:M05B13286...
  • Page 12 1. Display 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.

  • 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 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.

  • Page 15: About The Easytouch Test Strip

    ® About the EasyTouch Test Strip ® The EasyTouch Test Strip is used to perform ® EasyTouch Meter. Each strip can be used only once. The Test Strip consists of the following parts: has been applied to the target area. 2.

  • Page 16: About The Easytouch Test Strip Vial

    Always store test strips inside vial. Discard 3 months after opening. Discard Date: ______________ Made in Taiwan to Speci cations of MHC Medical Products, LLC Discard 3 months after opening. 8695 Seward Rd, Fair eld, OH 45011 Made in Taiwan to Speci cations of...

  • Page 17: Installing/Replacing The Battery

    Installing/Replacing the Battery is shown, the Meter will provide accurate results for How to Replace the Battery...

  • Page 18: Setting Up The Meter

    Setting Up the Meter Setting Up the Date & Time 1. Press the M button to enter this mode. Press and release S (Fig.1) mode, press M button and the year setting will appear. Press and release the S button until the correct year appears.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Page 22: Unit Selection

    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...

  • Page 23: The Control Solution Test

    When to Perform a Control Solution Test ® ® results. The system is performing correctly if the control solution test Test Strip vial. 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 Note: For greater accuracy, we recommend that two sets of control solution be used, a high level and a low level control solution.
  • Page 24 To Perform a Control Solution Test Push all the way into test port until meter automatically turns on. (Fig.10) S button for 3 sec to switch (Fig.11) (Fig.12) (Fig.10)
  • Page 25 Do not apply 6. Bring the tip of the Test Strip to lightly touch the drop of The meter will now begin counting down from 5 to 1 and Please remember that in order to prevent contamination, follow...

  • Page 26: Comparing Control Solution Results

    Comparing Control Solution Results ® The EasyTouch Glucose Monitoring System is functioning properly if the 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 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.

  • Page 28: Preparing The Test Strip

    Preparing the Test Strip thoroughly. 2. Pull out a Test Strip from the vial and re-cap the vial immediately. automatically turns on.

  • Page 29: Obtaining A Blood Sample

    Obtaining a Blood Sample 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. needle tip. 4. Recapping and screwing the endcap to the body of the lancing device. button.

  • 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. of the Test Strip, the Meter will beep and begin counting down from 5 to 1. into the Meter memory automatically.
  • Page 31 3. After the test result appears, if no further tests are performed, the Meter 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 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 If the same result (Fig.13) occurs, consult your healthcare professional immediately.

  • 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 2.
  • 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 memory is full, the oldest result is removed and replaced with the newest result.

  • Page 35: Transfer Test Results To A Computer

    Transfer Test Results to a Computer ® Glucose Monitoring System, it is easy to transfer test results to your personal computer. Follow these simple instructions: 1. Obtain the required software and USB cable 2. Install the software on your computer Installation instructions will be provided with the software.

  • Page 36: Care And Storage

    Care and Storage damage to the device. 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. soft cloth. DO NOT USE ANY ORGANIC SOLVENT for cleaning.

  • Page 37: Display Messages

    Display Messages DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION No action necessary that all segments of the meter are functioning. The system is ready to accept a blood sample. blood sample. The system is ready to sample. sample.
  • Page 38 DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION Indicate the result is For your reference or you can change the default setting value 100 mg/dL according to page 19. management. Indicate the result is For your reference or you can change the default setting value 70 mg/dL management.
  • 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.
  • Page 40 DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION Temperature is too high to Repeat the test in a cooler perform the test. before re-testing. Temperature is too low to Repeat the test in a warmer perform the test. before re-testing. An error message Review the instructions indicating a problem with and try again with a new...
  • Page 41 DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION An error message indicating a problem with the test strip. If the problem the meter. Service for help. Battery power is low. Meter Replace with a new 3-Volt 50 more measurements. Replace with a new 3-Volt Battery power is too low for further usage.
  • 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.
  • Page 43 Action Other problems that may occur 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. Repeat the test with new Test Strip. Meter will automatically turn-off.
  • Page 44 Meter Operating Conditions Temperature Humidity Hematocrit 35 - 55% Test Sample >0.5 µl Sample Volume 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 Power supply Battery Life...

  • 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.

  • Page 46: Service And Warranty

    Service and Warranty ® 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 ® ® EasyTouch Glucose Monitoring System and EasyTouch Test Strip are used improperly.
  • Page 47 TRUE Lifetime Warranty ® 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.

  • Page 48: Customer Service

    If you have any questions or concerns regarding this product or its happy to assist you. Customer Service Hotline 1.877.358.4342 E-Mail us at info@EasyTouchProducts.com www.EasyTouchProducts.com ® Meter, ® EasyTouch Test Strip and all other supplies available. This will allow us to MHC Medical Products, LLC B04Q106100(02) Rev. date: 12/2011 DH-080411.10...
  • Page 49 ® Toll: 1.877.358.4342 Web: www.EasyTouchProducts.com Email: info@EasyTouchProducts.com 8695 Seward Road, Fair eld, Ohio 45011...

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