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- Page 1 EasyPlus mini Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System User’s Manual Please read this User’s Manual thoroughly before using your blood glucose meter.
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Page 2: Intended Use
Thanks again for choosing the EasyPlus mini SMBG. Intended Use The EasyPlus mini Self Monitoring Blood Glucose Test System is intended for in vitro diagnostic use (outside of body). It is indicated to be used by professional healthcare personnel or diabetics at home to measure the glucose concentration for aiding diabetes management. -
Page 3: Optional Accessories
Standard Accessories Your new EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: • Wallet • EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose • User’s Manual Test Strips (10 pcs) • Self-Test Log Book •... - Page 4 Note: Although the EasyPlus mini 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 accurate...
- Page 5 The meter is for in vitro diagnostic use ONLY(for testing outside the body). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. EasyPlus mini blood glucose meter can only be used with EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose Test Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results.
- Page 6 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 palm or forearm.
- Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Table Of Contents
Setting The Time And Date ........................12 Checking Your System …...........................14 Coding Your Meter .............................15 Using EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose Test Strips ..................16 Chapter 2: Control Solution Test ........................17 Why Run A Control Solution Test ......................17 About The Control Solutions ........................18 Running A Control Solution Test ........................19... - Page 9 Unusual Test Results ……………………………........…………………………………...37 Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose …...................38 Comparing Your Meter Result To Lab Results …..................39 Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup ….......................40 Memory, Storing Test Results …........................40 Viewing & Deleting Test Results …......................41 Setting The Alarm …...........................42 Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting …..................45 Installing Batteries …..........................45 Cleaning Your Meter ……...........................46...
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Page 10: Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter The EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose Meter The Overview of Meaning the Display A Year, month and date Show the moment of year, month and date. B Time Show the moment of time. Show your test result. - Page 11 The Overview of the Meter: A. Manufacturer information B. Smart Jog Wheel C. Serial number D. Display E. Anti-Slippery Pad F. Battery cover G. Strip slot The Overview of the Jog Wheel The Overview of the Test Strip: A. Blood collection area B.
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Page 12: 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 the wheel inwards until 2. - Page 13 4. Press inwards and release 5. Press inwards and release 6. Repeat step 3 and 4 to set the the wheel to set the month. the wheel to set the date. hour and minute. The date will then flash. The colon will then flash. The flashing field is the one you Repeat step 3 to set the date.
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Page 14: Checking Your System
Checking Your System A new check strip is included with your meter. 1. Make sure your check strip is 2. The screen displays "OK". 3. Remove the check strip and inserted. The meter will turn the meter will turn off on automatically. -
Page 15: 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 display will show "no 3. The code number will be 2. -
Page 16: Using Easyplus Mini Blood Glucose Test Strips
Using EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose Test Strip Use only with EasyPlus mini 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 bottle. -
Page 17: Chapter 2: 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 mini Blood Glucose Meter for the first time. You open a new bottle of test strips. -
Page 18: About The Control Solutions
About The Control Solution Use only with EasyPlus mini 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 bottle is opened or until the expiration date on the bottle, whichever comes first. -
Page 19: 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 the direction of 2. If you can’t see the code number, take the test the arrow. The meter turns on. strip out and reinsert it into the meter. - Page 20 3. Place the meter on a flat surface, like a table. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip of the bottle. Remove the control solution bottle cap and Touch the drop to the blood collection area at wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue.
- Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Understanding Control Test Results
Understanding Control Test Results The label on your test strip bottle shows the acceptable ranges for the Control Solution. The result you get should be inside this range. Make sure you compare the result to the correct level of control. Level Acceptable Control Ranges Target Values... - Page 23 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.
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Page 24: 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 25: 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. 2. Insert the lancet into the lancing device firmly then twist off the protective cover. - Page 26 4. Select the desired penetration depth. 3. Recap the front cap. Note: Select 1-3 for soft or thin skin, 4-5 for average, and 6-8 for thick or calloused skin.
- Page 27 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.
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Page 28: 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. If you miss seeing the code and warm water. in the direction of the arrow. number, take the test strip Rinse and dry thoroughly. - Page 29 4. Swab the blood collection area on your finger 6. Place the lancing device against the pad of with an alcohol swab. your finger. Please wait at least 5 seconds until the intended Press the trigger button to activate the area is dry and clean before sampling the blood.
- Page 30 7. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flow 8. The meter will beep when enough blood has of blood. This helps you get a blood drop. entered the strip’s reaction zone. Touch the drop to the tip of the transparent The result will appear on the display after 5 window of the test strip.
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Page 31: 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 palm and You have the option of testing other places on forearm. your body besides the fingertip. Alternative site results may differ from the fingertip when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g. - Page 32 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. Do NOT change your treatment just because of a result. If you often do not notice when your blood glucose is low, do a fingertip test. Caution: Talk with your healthcare professional before you test palm or forearm.
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Page 33: Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm
Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm Note: The gray cap is for fingertip testing only. The clear cap is for palm or forearm testing only. 1. This pictures shows areas 2. Massage the puncture area where alternative site testing of palm for a few seconds. - Page 34 3. Press and hold the device 4. Press the trigger button to 5. Hold the device against with one clear adjustable activate the lancing device. palm and increase tip against the palm. pressure until the blood sample size is sufficient...
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Page 35: 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. Press and hold the device 3. Press the trigger button to of forearm for a few with one clear adjustable activate the lancing device. Hold seconds. -
Page 36: Discarding Used Lancets
Discarding Used Lancets 1. Unscrew and remove the adjustable cap. 2. Discard the used disposable lancet into a Without touching the used lancet, stick the container for sharp or biohazard material. lancet tip into its protective cover. Grip the lancet carrier firmly and pull the lancet safely out. -
Page 37: Expected Values
Expected Values* The EasyPlus mini 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. For people with diabetes: please consult your doctor for the blood glucose range appropriate for you. -
Page 38: 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 39: Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result
Keep in mind that the lab could use different technology than EasyPlus mini blood glucose meter, and that blood glucose meters for self testing generally read somewhat lower or higher than the lab result. -
Page 40: 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 41: Viewing & Deleting Test Results
Viewing & Deleting Test Results 1. Press inwards and hold the 3. To delete a test result, Press 5. Press inwards and release wheel until turning the meter inwards and hold the wheel for to review the average more than 3 seconds. The results. -
Page 42: 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. 4. Push the wheel up or down to 3. Push the wheel down to 1. Press inwards and hold the choose “On”... - Page 43 5. If the time is set at 12:00 6. The minute flashes. 7. If you don’t want to turn on AM, push up or down twelve Push the wheel up or down to the alarm at all, turn every times to set at "12". Press adjust the minutes, and press alarm "OFF"...
- Page 44 8. You can then set up other 9. If you turn the alarm OFF, 10. If you don’t want to turn alarms fitting as wanted. press inwards to confirm the any alarms On, make sure Please repeat the step 1 to 7, setting and then enter the all are set to OFF at the and finally press inwards to...
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Page 45: 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 2000 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 46: Cleaning Your Meter
Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your EasyPlus mini 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 47: 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 48: 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 Code transmission failure Humidified / Used strips Low power Action: Re-insert the code card. If Action: Replace with a new Action: Replace with new "FAL"... - Page 49 System fault System fault Action: Replace the batteries first. If 001 Action: Replace the batteries first. If 005 ERROR appears again, please call Customer appears again, please call Customer Service Service toll-free 1-866-203-2761. toll-free 1-866-203-2761.
- Page 50 The "Ht" and thermometer icon appears. The "Lt" and thermometer icon appears. Temperature is too high, outside the required Temperature is too low, outside the required range of 50°F ~104°F (10°C ~40°C). This alerts range of 50°F ~104°F (10°C ~40°C). This users that an incorrect result may occur if the alerts users that an incorrect result may test continues.
- Page 51 Test result is higher than The test result is lower than First time installing of 600 mg/dL. 20 mg/dL. batteries and the meter Action: Test again. If the result Action: Test again. If the result has not yet been coded. is still the same, please is still the same, please Action:...
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Page 52: Chapter 6: Technical Information
Chapter 6: Technical Information Specifications Brand name EasyPlus mini 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 R.H. ≦ 90% Relative Humidity ≥ 0.6 μL Blood sample... -
Page 53: Limitations
♦ A state of hypoglycemic-hyperosmolar state (with or without ketosis) 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 Glucose Meter. - Page 54 10. Critically ill patients should not be tested with home-use blood glucose meters. 11. Interfering Substances depend on the concentration. The below substances may affect the test results. ♦ Acetaminophen ≧ 15 mg/dL ♦ Gentisic Acid ≧ 8 mg/dL ♦ Levodopa ≧...
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Page 55: Device Information
Device Information EasyPlus mini SMBG System, EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose Test Strips, EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose Meter. 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 Website：http://www.epsbio.com.tw Lancing Device... -
Page 56: Warranty
FAX：82-31-923-4331 E-mail：saehan@saehanmed.com Additional Supplies EasyPlus mini Glucose Normal Control Solution 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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