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- Page 1 EasyPlus Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System User’s Manual Please read this User Manual thoroughly before using your blood glucose monitor.
- Page 2 This manual will help you get the most from your EasyPlus SMBG System. To start testing quickly, you can also refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
- Page 3 EasyPlus SMBG System Your new EasyPlus Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: • Wallet • EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test • User Manual Strips (10 pcs) • Self-Test Log Book •...
- Page 4 Note: Although the EasyPlus 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...
- Page 5 Important Information About Your New Meter EasyPlus blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples from fingerstick. The meter is for outside the body (in vitro) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes.
- Page 6 Health-Related Information If you are very dehydrated or urinating frequently, 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.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Content Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter ..............9 The EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter ...............9 Checking Your System ..................11 Coding Your Meter ..................12 Setting The Time And Date................13 Using EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test Strips...........15 Chapter2: Control Solution Test................16 Why Run A Control Solution Tests..............16 About The Control Solutions................17... - Page 8 Viewing &Deleting Test Results..............34 Meter Setup....................35 Setting Thermometer..................36 Setting The Alarm..................37 Setting The Beeper For The Alarm...............38 Setting The Clock..................39 Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting.............40 Installing Batteries..................40 Cleaning Your Meter ..................42 Cleaning Your Lancing Device..............42 Screen Messages And Troubleshooting............43 Chapter 6: Technical Information.................47 Specifications....................47 Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result..........48 Device Information..................
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Page 9: Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter The EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter M Button To turn on the meter or read records. S Button To turn on the meter or go into Setting Mode. - Page 10 USB Port Strip Slot To transfer data to a Computer. To insert test strip, check strip or code card. Use by Test Strip Vial...
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Page 11: Checking Your System
Checking Your System A new check strip is included with your meter. 1. Make sure your check 2. The screen displays 3. Remove the check strip strip is inserted. The “OK”. and the meter will turn meter will turn on off automatically. -
Page 12: Coding Your Meter
Coding Your Meter A new Code Card is inside each new box of test strips. Code your meter every time you open a new box of test strips. 1. The LCD display will 3. The code number will be 2. Insert the code card show “no CODE”... -
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 or if you want to download your results to a computer. 1. Press and hold the “S” 2. - Page 14 4. Press and release ”S” 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 6. Press the “S” button to button to set the year. to set the date, hour, confirm the setting. The The month will then and minute. The display will show “SCL” and flash.
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Page 15: Using Easyplus Blood Glucose Test Strips
Using EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test Strip Use only with EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter. Code your meter and run a control test every time you open a new box of test strips (See Chapter 2 “Control Solution Testing.”) Keep the test strips in their original vial. -
Page 16: Chapter2: Control Solution Test
Running a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly to give reliable results. You should run a control test when: You use the EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter for the first time. You open a new vial of test strips. -
Page 17: About The Control Solution
About The Control Solution Use only with EasyPlus 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 vial is opened or until the “Use by” date on the bottle, whichever comes first. -
Page 18: Running A Control Solution Test
Running A Control Solution Test You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution 1. Put a test strip into the meter in 2. If you miss seeing the code the direction of the arrow. The number, take the test strip out meter turns on. - Page 19 3. Place the meter on a flat Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop surface, like a table. forms at the tip of the bottle. Touch the drop to the Blood collection area at the end of the test strip. Do not Remove the control solution put control solution on top of the bottle cap and wipe the tip...
- Page 20 6. A result appears on the display. Remove the test strip and throw Don’t remove the test strip yet. it away after you have compared Check if the reading falls within the the reading to the range printed range printed on the test strip vial. on the test strip vial.
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Page 21: Understanding Control Test Results
Understanding Control Test Results The label on your test strip vial shows the acceptable ranges for the Control Solutions. The result you get should be inside this range. Make sure you compare the result to the correct level of control. Acceptable Control Ranges Normal Control 96- 144 mg/dL... - Page 22 Troubleshooting Checks Action Was the test strip exposing to open air Repeat the control test with properly for a long period of time? stored strips. Was the test strip vial capped tightly? This will humidify strips inside. Replace the test strips. Did the code number on the meter If they do not match, insert the correct display match the code number on the...
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Page 23: Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose
Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose Inserting A Lancet Into The Lancing Device You must first load the lancet into the lancing device to get it ready for use. 2. Insert the lancet into the lancing 1. Unscrew the Cap. device firmly then twist off the protective cover. - Page 24 3. Recap the front cap. 4. Select the desired penetration depth. Note: Select 1-2 for soft or thin skin. 3 for average. 4-5 for thick or calloused skin.
- Page 25 5. Pull on the sliding barrel of the lancing device until it clicks and then release. Now the lancing device is ready. Do not prick your finger until your meter and strip are prepared. 6. Set the lancing device aside until later in the test.
- Page 26 Notes 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.
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Page 27: 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 2. Put a test strip into the 3. If you miss seeing the soap and warm water. meter in the direction code number, take the Rinse and dry of the arrow. - Page 28 4. When the blood drop flashes on the 6. Place the lancing device against display, obtain a drop of blood from your the pad of your finger. Press the fingertip. trigger button to activate the 5. Swab the blood collection area on your lancing device.
- Page 29 7. Gently squeeze your finger to assist 8. The meter will beep when enough the flow of blood. This helps you get blood has entered the strip’s a blood drop. Touch the drop to the reaction zone. The result will tip of the transparent window of the appear on the display after 5 test strip.
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Page 30: Discarding Used Lancets
Discarding Used Lancets 1. Unscrew and remove the 2. Discard the used disposable lancet adjustable cap. Without touching into an appropriate sharps or the used lancet, stick the lancet tip biohazard container. into its protective cover. Grip the lancet carrier firmly and pull the lancet safely out. -
Page 31: Understanding Your Test Results
Understanding Your Test Results The EasyPlus 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 140 mg/dL. -
Page 32: Unusual Test Results
Unusual Test Results If your blood glucose result doesn’t match the way you feel, please follow these steps: 1. Run a control test, Chapter 2 “Control Solution Testing.” 2. Repeat a blood glucose test, Chapter 3 “Testing Your Blood glucose.” 3. -
Page 33: Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup
Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup Memory, Storing Test Results Your meter stores a maximum of 100 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 34: Viewing &Deleting Test Results
Viewing & Deleting Test Results Press and hold the “S” To delete a test result, 6. Press “M” and release to button until turning the Press and hold “M” for review the average results meter on. more than 3 seconds. The for the last seven days 2. -
Page 35: Meter Setup
Meter Setup Using The Set Mode By using the set mode, you can personalize your meter to suit your needs. Here are the features you can customize — Time and Date — to set the time and date(see Chapter 1). Thermometer —... -
Page 36: Setting Thermometer
Setting The Thermometer 3. Press the ”S“ and the meter Press the ”S“ to turn the meter on. will change the temperature 2. Press the ”M“ and ”S“ buttons at reading to Fahrenheit. the same time and hold for more Press the ”S“... -
Page 37: Setting The Alarm
Setting The Alarm If the time shows 12:00 1. Press the “M“ to turn the 2. Press the “S“ when the AM, you must press the alarm On or OFF. "On” LCD displays "OFF” to “M” 12 times to set at or "OFF"... -
Page 38: Setting The Beeper For The Alarm
Setting The Beeper For The Alarm Press the “S“ to confirm. You will see the Beep Setting Mode after the Alarm Setting was confirmed. Press the “M “to switch the "On" "OFF" at the center of LCD. -
Page 39: Setting The Clock
Setting The Clock After confirming the beep setting, the meter will go to the Clock Mode You will see seconds being The meter alarm will sound when clock counted in the center of the time matches the time set in the alarm display, 2-digits (month field) mode. -
Page 40: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Installing Batteries The meter uses two alkaline 1.5V (AAA) batteries. Batteries will normally last for over 1000 tests. Other types of 1.5V (AAA) 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 41 The LCD display will show “no CODE” the first time batteries are installed. Please code your meter correctly. Notes: The meter won’t delete earlier records after you replace batteries. You should reset the time and date again after you replace the batteries. 5V (AAA) x 2 batteries is available in shops.
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Page 42: Cleaning Your Meter
Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your EasyPlus SMBG system does not require special cleaning. Please keep the meter free of dirt, dust, bloodstain, and water stains. To clean your meter, wipe the surface with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent. -
Page 43: 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: 1-888-216-5888 Code transmission failure Humidified strips Low power Action: Re-insert the code Action: Replace with a new Action: Replace card. - Page 44 System fault System fault Action: Replace the batteries first. If Action: Replace the batteries first. If 001 ERROR appears again, contact Err appears again, contact your local your local dealer for repair. dealer for repair.
- Page 45 The “Ht” and thermometer icon The “Lt” and thermometer icon appears. Temperature is too high, appears. Temperature is too low, outside the required range of 50°F outside the required range of 50°F ~104°F (10°C ~40°C). This alerts ~104°F (10°C ~40°C). This alerts users that an incorrect result may users that an incorrect result may occur if the test continues.
- Page 46 Test result is higher The test result is lower First time installation of than 550 mg/dL. than 30 mg/dL. batteries and the meter Action: Test again. If the Action: Test again. If the has not yet been coded. result is still the same, result is still the same, Action: Code your meter.
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Page 47: Chapter 6: Technical Information
Chapter 6: Technical Information Specifications Brand name EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter Range 30~550 mg/dL Response time 5 seconds Memory sets 100 test results Operating Temp. 50°F ~104°F (10°C ~40°C) R.H. ≦ 90% condition Relative Humidity ≧2.0 μL Blood sample Fresh fingertip blood... -
Page 48: Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result
Keep in mind that the lab could use different technology than EasyPlus blood glucose meter, and that blood glucose meters for self testing generally read somewhat lower or higher than the lab result. -
Page 49: Device Information
Device Information EasyPlus SMBG System, EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test Strips, EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter. GlucoManager Software Set Manufacturer: EPS BIO TECHNOLOGY CORP. 2F, No.49-2, Lane 2, Guang-Fu Rd., Sec. 2, Hsinchu City, Taiwan 300 TEL：+886-3-5752522 FAX：+886-3-5752552 E-mail：info@epsbio.com.tw http://www.epsbio.com.tw Lancing Device... -
Page 50: Additional Supplies
TEL: 82-31-923-4330 FAX: 82-31-923-4331 E-mail: saehan@saehanmed.com Additional Supplies EasyPlus Glucose Normal Control Solution GlucoManager Software Set Warranty EPS warrants the original purchaser for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase. This means during the warranty period if your Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System does not work for any reason (other than obvious abuse), EPS will replace it with a new system or an equivalent product free of charge.
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