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Table of Contents 

Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter

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The 

EasyMax V 

Blood Glucose Meter 

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The 

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Blood Glucose Test Strip and Accessories.........................................................................12 

Inserting Batteries 

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Setting the Time and Date 

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Setting the Language and Volume 

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Using 

EasyMax

 Blood Glucose Test Strip .................................................................................................16 

Chapter 2: Control Solution Test

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Why run a Control Solution Test ................................................................................................................17 
About 

EasyMax

 Control Solutions .............................................................................................................18 

Running a Control Solution Test ................................................................................................................19 
Understanding Control Solution Test Results …........................................................................................21 

Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose

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Using the Lancing Device ............................

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Inserting a Lancet into the Lancing Device ................................................................................................24 
Running a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Fingertip .................................................................26 
Alternate Site Testing……………………………………………………………………….…………..........……28 
Running a Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm ...............................................................30 
Running a Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm .....................................................................31 
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Summary of Contents for EasyMax V

Page 1: ...Self Monitoring Speaking Blood Glucose System User s Manual Please read this User s Manual thoroughly before using your blood glucose meter...

Page 2: ...step by step directions to use the EasyMax V Self Monitoring Speaking Blood Glucose System Thanks again for choosing the EasyMax V SMBG System Intended Use The EasyMax V Self Monitoring Speaking Bloo...

Page 3: ...includes Optional Accessories Blood Glucose Meter Two 1 5V AAA alkaline batteries Carrying Case High Control Solution Normal Control Solution Low Control Solution Note High Normal and Low control solu...

Page 4: ...our comfort Do you need Help If you have questions or need assistance please call the Customer Care Service toll free at 866 994 3345 Eastern Standard Time Mon Fri 8 00AM 6 00PM During non service hou...

Page 5: ...resulting in incorrect reading Disassembling the meter will also void the warranty Always keep the meter clean and store it in a safe place Protect the meter from direct sunlight to ensure a longer li...

Page 6: ...hat come in contact with human blood even after cleaning should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral disease Consult with your healthcare professional before testing on your palm or forearm...

Page 7: ...ve 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 contact your healthcare professional Please read your test...

Page 8: ...Explanation of Symbols Left button Right button Date Memory Time Insert a test strip Result amount Upload data English Battery Espa ol Volume Apply blood Temperature ERROR Speaking...

Page 9: ...st 17 Why run a Control Solution Test 17 About EasyMax Control Solutions 18 Running a Control Solution Test 19 Understanding Control Solution Test Results 21 Chapter 3 Testing Your Blood Glucose 23 Us...

Page 10: ...p 36 Memory Storing Test Results 36 Viewing Deleting Test Results 37 Meter Setup 38 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 39 Inserting Batteries 39 Cleaning Your Meter 40 Maintenance and Testing 4...

Page 11: ...etting and scroll through results Test Strip Slot Insert test strip here Display Shows results messages and results stored in memory Left Button Press to enter memory adjust setting and scroll through...

Page 12: ...s Blood Glucose Test Strip Lancing Device Trigger button Carrier Adjustable tip Hub Sleeve AST Lancing Device Cap Sliding barrel Test Strip Bottle Control Solution Bottle Blood collection area Strip I...

Page 13: ...or on the back of the meter by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and pulling the door up 3 Put the battery door back in place and snap it closed 2 Insert two batteries You will hear openin...

Page 14: ...uter 2 Press the right button again and the last 2 digits of the year will be flashing at the top of the display 3 Press Left Button to adjust the year and press Right Button to confirm the setting 4...

Page 15: ...r is set at mg dL without any modification function 2 And press Right Button to confirm the setting 1 Press Left Button to adjust the language En English Es Spanish 3 Press Left Button to adjust the v...

Page 16: ...strip is for single use only Do not reuse it Record the date you open the test strip bottle Be sure to check the Expiration date on the test strip bottle The test strip is good for three months from t...

Page 17: ...u should run a control solution test when You use the EasyMax V Blood Glucose Meter for the first time You open a new bottle of test strips You think the meter or test strips may be working incorrectl...

Page 18: ...lution can stain clothing If you spill it wash your clothes with soap and water Close the bottle tightly after every use Left over control solution should not be added back into the control bottle Sto...

Page 19: ...in the direction of the arrow on the test strip 4 Place the meter on a flat surface like a table 5 Remove the control solution bottle cap and wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue 6 Squeeze the bot...

Page 20: ...range printed on the test strip bottle 7 Touch the drop of Control Solution to the tip of the test strip 8 The meter starts to count down from 5 seconds and then will show the result 10 Remove the tes...

Page 21: ...nside this range 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 work...

Page 22: ...olution expired or contaminated Replace with new control solution to check the performance of SMBG system Were test strips and control solutions stored in cool dry places Repeat the control test with...

Page 23: ...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 Note Used test strips and lancets are considered bio hazardous w...

Page 24: ...o a 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 device firmly then twist off the protective cov...

Page 25: ...for average and 5 6 for thick or calloused skin 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...

Page 26: ...ashes on the display the meter will speak the instructions Running a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Fingertip 1 Wash your hands with soap and warm water Rinse and dry thoroughly 4 Using the l...

Page 27: ...e tip of the transparent window of the test strip Do not put blood on top of the strip Be sure to get enough blood in the strip s confirmation window Otherwise an inaccurate reading may result 7 The m...

Page 28: ...als In a pre meal or fasting state more than 2 hours since the last meal Two hours or more after taking insulin Two hours or more after exercise Do NOT use AST if You think your blood glucose is low Y...

Page 29: ...s recommended If sick If blood glucose is low After exercising Two hours or less after eating When you have just taken insulin When basal insulin is most active Caution Talk with your healthcare profe...

Page 30: ...sufficient 2 Massage the puncture area of forearm for a few seconds 3 Press and hold the device with a clear adjustable tip against the forearm 1 This graphic shows where the meter cleared for alterna...

Page 31: ...vate the lancing device 4 Hold the device against palm and increase pressure until the blood sample size is sufficient 1 Massage the puncture area of palm for a few seconds Running A Blood Glucose Tes...

Page 32: ...ncets according to the recommendations of your healthcare professional Or discard the used disposable lancet into an appropriate sharps or biohazard container 2 Without touching the used lancet stick...

Page 33: ...Statement Diabetes Care 34 Supp 1 S66 2011 Unusual Test Results If your test result does not match the way you feel please follow these steps 1 Run a control solution test Chapter 2 Control Solution T...

Page 34: ...ater than 240 mg dL and you have symptoms of high blood glucose contact your healthcare professional immediately If the result does not match how you feel follow the steps under Unusual Test Results W...

Page 35: ...t just means that time has elapsed and your blood glucose has changed If you want to compare your meter result to the lab result you must be fasting Bring your meter to the doctor s office and test yo...

Page 36: ...mize Time and Date Language Volume to set the time and date see Chapter 1 to set the language see Chapter 1 to set the volume see Chapter 1 Note 1 Do not change your therapy based on one individual re...

Page 37: ...result press Left Button for more than 3 seconds and display shows dEL 5 Press Left Button to keep reviewing the results 6 Press Right Button to go back to averages for 7 14 30 60 90 days 1 Press Rig...

Page 38: ...turn on the first time batteries are installed Please press and hold Right Button or insert the test strip to turn your meter on The meter will turn off automatically Or you can press and hold Right B...

Page 39: ...stains Follow these guidelines carefully to help you get the best performance possible Do Not Get any moisture in the test strip slot Spray any cleaning solution directly onto the meter Put the meter...

Page 40: ...the indicators should be clear and look exactly like the picture to the left If not call the Customer Service Center toll free 866 994 3345 Eastern Standard Time Mon Fri 8 00AM 6 00PM During non servi...

Page 41: ...please call Customer Service toll free 866 994 3345 Humidified Used strips Action Replace with a new strip Refer to pages 26 31 for further information Volume detector error The volume of blood or con...

Page 42: ...e same try a control solution test and if the control solution test falls within the correct range please contact your healthcare provider Low power Action Replace with new batteries The test result i...

Page 43: ...test continues Action Relocate the meter to a location with temperature between 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C The LF and thermometer icon appears Temperature is too low outside the required range of 50 F 104...

Page 44: ...ative Humidity R H 90 Storage and transportation condition Temp 39 F 104 F 4 C 40 C Relative Humidity R H 90 Blood sample 0 6 L Fresh blood from fingertip palm or forearm Hematocrit Hct 30 55 Power 2...

Page 45: ...crits between 30 and 55 will not significantly affect the results Hematocrit below 30 may cause higher results Hematocrit above 55 may cause lower results If you do not know your hematocrit level plea...

Page 46: ...home use blood glucose meters 5 Interfering Substances depend on the concentration The chart below shows substances and the test concentration amount that will not affect the blood glucose results In...

Page 47: ...nology Corp No 8 R D RD III Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu Taiwan 30077 Warranty EPS warrants the original purchaser for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase This means during the warranty peri...

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