Self-monitoring blood glucose (smbg) system (51 pages)
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Manual EasyMax N Blood Glucose Monitoring System This Manual is intended for facilities where point-of-care testing is conducted by a healthcare professional. Please thoroughly read the EasyMax N Owner’s Guide and all product instructions before making use of this Manual.
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EasyMax N Blood Glucose Monitoring System Manufactured by: EPS Bio Technology Corp. No.8, R&D Road III, Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu, Taiwan 30077 Customer Service: 1-866-994-3345 (Toll Free) (Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
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EasyMax N blood glucose tests. • Training information for healthcare professionals Intended Use: The EasyMax N Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips or forearm. Testing is done outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). It is indicated for use at home (over the counter [OTC]) by persons with diabetes, or in clinical settings by healthcare professionals, as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.
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If you get the same result, please conduct a control solution test to ensure your meter and test strips are working properly. If you are evaluating the EasyMax N results and are comparing it to lab results, please note that the patient should be fasting and the fingertip test should occur within five minutes of having blood drawn.
EasyMax N System Specifications Brand Name EasyMax N Blood Glucose Meter Range 20~600 mg/dL Test Time 5 Seconds Memory Sets 480 Test Results Temp. F~104 F (10 C~40 Operating Condition Relative Humidity R.H. < 0.6 µL Blood Sample Fresh Blood from Fingertip or Forearm...
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Caring for your Blood Glucose Meter in a LTC Setting In order to prevent the growth of microorganism, make sure you cover all of the steps below. 2. Put on a pair of 3. Sanitize the glucose 1. Make sure protective gloves meter with any EPA the meter is before you start the...
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter The EasyMax N 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. EasyMax Test Strip A. Blood Collection Area B.
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4. Press and release “S” 5. Repeat step 3 and 4 to 6. Press the “S” button to confirm button to set the year. set the date, hour and the setting. The display will The month will then minute. The flashing field show “SCL” and the unit of flash.
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Running a Control Solution Test You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution 1. Put a test strip into the 2. Place the meter on a flat 4. Squeeze out 1-2 drops meter in the direction of surface.Take the control of solution and discard. the arrow. The meter will solution between your automatically turn on.
8. Close the control solution vial tightly. Wipe the tip of the control cap with a tissue to remove any excess solution. Expiration date. 7. Remove the test strip 6. When the meter beeps, and throw it away after there is enough control This date applies to you have compared the solution in the the strip.
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2. Push the lancet firmly onto the chosen site to fire. 3. Gently apply intermittent pressure near the puncture site to obtain the required blood volume. EasyMax N system requires a small 0.6 microliter blood sample. 5. Touch the blood drop to the 6. The meter will beep when 7.
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Troubleshooting Screen Messages : Please do not make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, please contact Customer Service Toll-Free: 1-866-203-2761(Eastern Time, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM) Low Power System Fault System Fault Humidified/Used Action: Replace with Action: Replace the Action: Replace the...
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EasyMax N Blood Glucose Monitoring System Training Information Healthcare Professionals Page 11...
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Identifies the designated “hand hold” area 4. Demonstrates proper test strip use. Only uses EasyMax N blood glucose meter with EasyMax blood glucose test strips Runs a control solution test every time a new vial of test strips is opened Keeps test strips in their original vial...
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5. Demonstration of blood glucose testing. Demonstrates proper safety lancet technique when collecting blood sample Understands the different sites that may be used with the meter Demonstrates appropriate disposal of safety lancet in accordance with institution’s policy Demonstrates the correct way to insert the test strip into meter Understands symbols that appear on the meter screen and what, if any, corresponding action Demonstrates correct placement of blood on test strip...
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EasyMax N Quiz This quiz is multiple choice, fill in the blank, and true/false. 1. The EasyMax N system does not require calibration. True False 2. EasyMax control solution, once opened and assuming the expiration on the vial has not expired first, has an expiration date of: A. 60 days B. 6 months C. 3 months D.
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8. Name two substances that have the potential to interfere with an accurate blood glucose result. 9. Describe how test strips should be inserted into the meter. 10. If you get this message, the blood glucose result is lower than _________ mg/dL. 11. What type of battery does the EasyMax N require? A. 3 Volt Lithium B. Alkaline 1.5 Volt (AAA) C.
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EasyMax N Blood Glucose Quality Control Results Log Facility Name: Monitor # Month/Year: Results Reviewed by: Date Time Staff Test Strip Low Control Normal Control High Control Action Taken Performing Lot# Lot Range Result Lot Range Result Lot Range Result...
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