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EPS Bio Technology EasyPlus mini R13N User Manual

Self-monitoring blood glucose system
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  • Page 1 EasyPlus mini R13N Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System User’s Manual Please read this User’s Manual thoroughly before using your blood glucose meter.
  • Page 2 Once again, thank you for choosing the EasyPlus mini R13N SMBG System. Intended Use The EasyPlus mini R13N Self Monitoring Blood Glucose Test System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood from fingertips, palm and forearm.

  • Page 3: Optional Accessories

    Standard Accessories Your new EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: • EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter • Wallet • EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test •...
  • Page 4 If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your healthcare provider. You can also visit www.epsbio.com for diabetes management tools and product demonstrations. Although the EasyPlus mini R13N 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.
  • Page 5 ONLY (for testing outside the body). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. EasyPlus mini R13N blood glucose meter can only be used with EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results.
  • Page 6 acid and methyldopa may affect results. Incorrect results may occur when performing the test. If you believe you are not feeling well, please contact your healthcare professional. Remove batteries if the meter will not be used for one month or more. Please dispose device according to the local rule of the disposition of electronic device / accessory waste.
  • Page 7 Health-Related Information If you are very dehydrated, urinating frequently, have low blood pressure, in 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.

  • Page 8: Explanation Of Symbols

    Explanation of Symbols Consult instructions for use Caution Batch code Do not re-use In vitro diagnostic medical 3V (CR2032) x 1 battery only device Use by Temperature limitation Manufacturer Catalogue number Serial number Control Authorized representative in the Sufficient for European Community <n>...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter …...................11 EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter …................11 The EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strip and Accessories........12 Setting The Time And Date ....................13 Using EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strips ............14 Chapter 2: Control Solution Test ....................15...
  • Page 10 Understanding Your Test Results …..................31 Unusual Test Results ………………………………………….…….……………………………...31 Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ……………….…….…………….…………………...32 Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result …..............33 Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup …....................34 Memory, Storing Test Results …....................34 Viewing & Deleting Test Results …..................35 Meter Memory …........................36 Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting …..............37 Inserting Battery ….........................37...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter EasyPlus mini R13N Explanation of Meter Symbols Blood Glucose Meter System fault Before meals After meals Morning, from 4:00 am to 10:00 am A. Month and date B. Test result Noon, from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm C.

  • Page 12: The Easyplus Mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strip And Accessories

    The EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strip and Accessories Test Strip Bottle Lancing Device Blood Glucose Test Strip Control Solution Bottle Sliding barrel Electrode Sleeve Strip Insert Trigger button Direction Lancing Device Cap Hand Hold Carrier Area Reaction Area...

  • 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 intend to use the meter memory. 1. Put a battery into the slot 2. The last 2-digits of the year flash at 3.

  • Page 14: Using Easyplus Mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strips

    Using EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strips Use only with EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter. Keep the test strips in their original bottle. After you take a test strip out of the bottle, close the bottle immediately. Use the test strip within 3 minutes after you taking it out of the bottle.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Control Solution Test

    Chapter 2: Control Solution Testing Why Run a Control Solution Test We recommend that you run the EasyPlus mini R13N Normal 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 the control solution test when: You think the meter or test strips may be working incorrectly.

  • Page 16: About The Control Solution

    About The Control Solution Use only with EasyPlus mini R13N test strips. Write the date you opened the control solution bottle on the bottle label. The control solutions are good for three months from the date the bottle is opened or until the expiration date on the bottle, whichever comes first.

  • Page 17: Running A Control Solution Test

    Running A Control Solution Test You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution 3. Place the meter on a flat surface, like a table. 4. Remove the control solution bottle 2. Press twice to set 1. Put a test strip into the meter in cap and wipe the tip of the bottle “CtL ”...
  • Page 18 5. Squeeze the bottle until a 8. When you hear the beeper, you have Remove the test strip and tiny drop forms at the tip of enough control solution in the test strip. throw it away after you have the control solution cap. The meter starts to count down from 5 compared the reading to the seconds and will show the results.

  • Page 19: Understanding Control Solution Test Results

    Understanding Control Solution Test Results The label on your test strip bottle shows the acceptable ranges for the Control Solutions. The result you get should be inside the acceptable range for the appropriate control solution level. 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 20 Troubleshooting Checks Action Was the test strip exposed to open If yes, repeat the control test with properly stored air for a long period of time? strips. Does test strip cap close tightly? Or If the cap was not tight, or the bottle was left was test strip cap left open? uncapped, open a new bottle of test strips.

  • Page 21: 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 22: 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. Unscrew the Cap. 2. Insert the lancet into the lancing 3. Recap the front cap. device firmly then twist off the protective cover.
  • Page 23 4. Select the desired 5. Pull on the sliding barrel of the 6. Set the lancing device penetration depth. lancing device until it clicks and aside until later in the then release. test. Now the lancing device is ready. Do not prick your finger until your meter and strip are prepared.

  • Page 24: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip

    Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertips 1. Wash your hands with soap 2. Insert a test strip into the meter in the 4. When the blood drop flashes and warm water. direction of the arrow and the icon on the display, obtain a drop Rinse and dry thoroughly.
  • Page 25 5. Place the lancing device 6. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the 7. The meter will beep when against the tip or side of flow of blood. This helps you get a blood enough blood has entered the your finger; press the drop.

  • Page 26: Alternate Site Testing (Optional)

    Alternate Site Testing (Optional) Understanding Alternate Site Testing (AST) What is AST? What is the advantage of AST? Besides the fingertip, you can test the forearm or You have the option of testing other places on palm. your body besides the fingertip. Consult your health care professional before you begin using the forearm or palm for testing.
  • Page 27 Fingertip test only: If sick If blood glucose is low After exercising Two hours or less after eating When you have just taken insulin After injecting rapid-acting insulin (two hours or less) If you often do not notice when your blood glucose is low, do a fingertip test. AST Results: If the blood glucose test result from the alternate site test does not match how you feel, do a fingertip test to confirm the result again.

  • Page 28: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm (Optional)

    Running a Blood Glucose Test with Blood From Your Forearm (Optional) Please use the clear cap with the lancing device for AST testing. 3. Press the trigger button to activate the 1. Massage the puncture 2. Press and hold the device with lancing device.

  • Page 29: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm (Optional)

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

  • Page 30: Discarding Used Lancets

    Discarding Used Lancets 1. Unscrew and remove the 2. Without touching the used 3. Pointing the lancing device cap. lancet, stick the lancet tip into toward a container for sharp or protective cover. biohazard material, slide the ejection button down to release the covered lancet into the container.

  • Page 31: Understanding Your Test Results

    Understanding Your Test Results The EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose test strips are plasma referenced and calibrated for easier comparison to lab results. The normal fasting blood glucose range for an adult with diabetes is 70-130 mg/dL (3.9~7.2 mmol/L)*. Two hours after meals, the blood glucose range for an adult with diabetes is less than 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L).

  • Page 32: 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 (13.33 mmol/L) Below 60 mg/dL (3.33 mmol/L) What It Means:...

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

    EasyPlus mini R13N testing generally read somewhat lower or higher than the lab result. For accuracy and precision data and for important information on limitations, see the instructions...

  • Page 34: Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup

    Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup Memory, Storing Test Results Your meter stores a maximum of 360 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 35: Viewing & Deleting Test Results

    Viewing & Deleting Test Results You can review them at any time without inserting a test strip. 1. Press to review test 2. Press to review all 3. To delete a test result, press for 3 results of 30 days in results in order from records seconds and display of 360 to 001.

  • Page 36: Meter Memory

    Meter Memory You can review them at any time without inserting a test strip. 2. Press to review results 3. Press to go back the 1. Press to review test of 7, 14, 30, 60 or 90 days. display of results of 30 days in 4.

  • Page 37: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inserting Battery The meter uses one CR2032 Lithium Battery. Batteries will normally last for more than 1000 tests. Other types of CR2032 Lithium Battery are also acceptable, but the capacity of test times may differ. Insert the batteries when you first use the meter or replace with new batteries when the "LP"...

  • Page 38: Cleaning Your Meter

    Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your SMBG system does not require special cleaning. Please keep EasyPlus mini R13N 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 39: 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 40: Screen Messages And Troubleshooting

    Screen Messages and Troubleshooting Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, please contact your local dealer or healthcare provider. Message What it means? What to do? Humidified / Used strips Repeat the test with a new strip. The meter has detected a Refer to pages 7-8 for information on problem with the test strip.
  • Page 41 Message What it means? What to do? System error Replace the batteries first. There may be a problem with the If Err 001 appears again, please meter. contact your local dealer. The test result is among 20~60 Please call your healthcare mg/dL.
  • Page 42 Message What it means? What to do? This may require immediate treatment The test result is lower than 20 according to your healthcare mg/dL. professional’s recommendations. Although this message could be due to a test error, it is safer to treat first and then do another test.

  • Page 43: Chapter 6: Technical Information

    Chapter 6: Technical Information Specifications Brand name EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter Range 20~630 mg/dL Response time 5 seconds Memory sets 360 test results Temp. 10°C ~40°C (50°F ~104°F) Operating condition Relative Humidity R.H. ≦ 90% Temp. 36°F ~86°F (2°C ~30°C)

  • Page 44: Device Information

    Device Information EasyPlus mini R13N SMBG System, EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strips, EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter. Manufacturer: EPS Bio Technology Corp. No. 8, R&D RD III, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu City, Taiwan Tel: 886-3-6686868 Fax: 886-3-6686866 E-mail: info@epsbio.com.tw Website: http://www.epsbio.com.tw...
  • Page 45 Obelis s.a. 34, Av. de Tervuren, bte 44, B-1040 Brussels, Belgium TEL：(32) 2.732.59 54 FAX：(32) 2.732.60 03 E-mail: mail@obelis.net Lancing Device Meets the requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC Manufacturer: Global Medical Market Corp.(GMMC) Rm # 1112, Ace Tower 9th Bldg., 345-30, Kasan-Dong Kumchon-Ku, Seoul, Korea (Zip:153-782) E-mail : danny@gmmc-inc.com...

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