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EasyPlus mini

Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System

User’s Manual

Please read this User’s Manual thoroughly

before using your blood glucose meter.

Summary of Contents for EasyPlus mini

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 ...

Page 2: ...ring Blood Glucose System To start testing quickly you can also refer to the Quick Reference Guide 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 f...

Page 3: ... system includes Optional Accessories EasyPlus mini Glucose Normal Control Solution Wallet User s Manual Self Test Log Book Warranty Card EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose Meter Test Strip Instructions Lancing device EasyPlus mini Blood Glucose Test Strips 10 pcs Check Strip Code Card Quick Reference Guide 2 Alkaline Batteries 1 5V AAA Lancets 10 pcs ...

Page 4: ...nce please call the Customer Care Service toll free at 1 866 203 2761 You can also visit www epsbio com tw for diabetes management tools and product demonstrations Please complete your warranty card and mail it so you receive the best customer service possible and news about product update Note Although the EasyPlus mini SMBG System is easy to use you may need to consult with your healthcare profe...

Page 5: ... the meter as this may cause damage to the components resulting in incorrect readings 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 lifespan You should not store the meter and test strips in a car bathroom or refrigerator Keep the meter test strips and lancing device away from c...

Page 6: ...od 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 Do not touch the strips with wet hands Do not use expired strips the expiration date is shown on the bottle Do not bend cut or twist the strips Altitude up to 6562 feet above sea level has no effect on readings ...

Page 7: ...way 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 Please read your test strip instruction carefully for additional health related information Warning for potential biohazard Healthcare professionals using this system on multiple patients should handle all products or objects...

Page 8: ... Test 17 About The Control Solutions 18 Running A Control Solution Test 19 Understanding Control Test Results 22 Chapter 3 Testing Your Blood Glucose 24 Using The Lancing Device 24 Inserting A Lancet into the Lancing Device 25 Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip 28 Alternative Site Testing 31 Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm 33 Running A Blood Glucose ...

Page 9: ...est Results 40 Viewing Deleting Test Results 41 Setting The Alarm 42 Chapter 5 Maintenance And Troubleshooting 45 Installing Batteries 45 Cleaning Your Meter 46 Maintenance And Testing 47 Cleaning Your Lancing Device 47 Screen Messages And Troubleshooting 48 Chapter 6 Technical Information 52 Specifications 52 Limitations 53 Device Information 55 Warranty 56 ...

Page 10: ... can test your level of blood glucose F Error code The meter system is in fault G Code number The number on the code card and vial H Test records The meter will memory automatically all of test results I Transfer data to PC The meter prepares to transfer your data of blood glucose into the computer J Insert test strip Insert the test strips to start testing blood glucose K Thermometer The thermome...

Page 11: ...ation B Smart Jog Wheel C Serial number D Display E Anti Slippery Pad F Battery cover G Strip slot The Overview of the Test Strip A Blood collection area B Reaction area C Holding area D Strip insert direction E Electrode The Overview of the Jog Wheel ...

Page 12: ... computer 1 Press the wheel inwards until turning the meter on Press the wheel inwards and release to enter setting mode 2 The last 2 digits of the year flash at the top left corner of the display Push the wheel up or down to adjust the year 3 Press inwards to confirm the setting Push the wheel up or down to adjust the month Push and hold the wheel to scroll the number faster ...

Page 13: ...epeat step 3 to set the date 5 Press inwards and release the wheel to set the date The colon will then flash Push the wheel up or down to adjust AM PM 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock 6 Repeat step 3 and 4 to set the hour and minute The flashing field is the one you are currently setting ...

Page 14: ... inserted The meter will turn on automatically 2 The screen displays OK 3 Remove the check strip and the meter will turn off automatically Store the check strip in a safe place Note When the display shows FAL re insert the check strip If FAL appears again please call our Toll Free number 1 866 203 2761 ...

Page 15: ... you open a new box of test strips 1 The display will show no CODE the first time batteries are installed 2 Insert the code card into the slot The screen displays OK 3 The code number will be shown on the display Make sure the code number on the display matches the code number on the test strip bottle ...

Page 16: ... out of the bottle The 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 the date the bottle is opened or until the expiration date on the bottle whichever comes first Store the test strip bottle and your meter in a cool dry place Store the test strip...

Page 17: ...ntrol test when You use the EasyPlus mini 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 incorrectly You drop the meter You have repeated a test and the test results are still lower or higher than expected You are practicing the test procedure Note Professional users are instructed to follow federal state and local guid...

Page 18: ...xpiration date on the bottle whichever comes first Do not uses control solution that is past the expiration date The control solution 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 Store the bottle of control solution at room temperature between 35 6 F 86 F...

Page 19: ...ode number take the test strip out and reinsert it into the meter After the display shows the code number you will see the screen shown above 1 Put a test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrow The meter turns on Make sure the code number on the display matches the code number on the test strip bottle ...

Page 20: ...Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip of the bottle Touch the drop to the blood collection area at the end of the test strip Do not put Control Solution on top of the test strip When you hear the beeper you have enough control solution in the test strip The meter starts to count down from 5 seconds and will show the results ...

Page 21: ...ay Don t remove the test strip yet Check if the reading falls within the range printed on the test strip bottle 7 Remove the test strip and throw it away after you have compared the reading to the range printed on the test strip bottle ...

Page 22: ...dL 120 mg dL High Control 280 420 mg dL 350 mg dL When the control result is inside the range on the test strip bottle your test strips and your meter is working properly If your control result is not inside the acceptable range printed on your test strip bottle here are some things you can do to solve the problem Note Control Solution values will be included in the memory and averages Refer to th...

Page 23: ...rrect code card in the meter and try again Was the meter functioning well You can use the check strip to verify the meter s functions Is the control solution 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 properly stored strips or control solutions Did yo...

Page 24: ...ht 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 waste in accordance with U S local regulations and should be handled as if capable of transmitting infection The users may discuss methods for disposing used test strips and lancets with their doctor ...

Page 25: ... 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: ...26 3 Recap the front cap 4 Select the desired penetration depth Note Select 1 3 for soft or thin skin 4 5 for average and 6 8 for thick or calloused skin ...

Page 27: ...liding 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 28: ...t a test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrow The meter turns on Make sure the code number on the display matches the code number on the test strip bottle 3 If you miss seeing the code number take the test strip out and reinsert it into the meter After the display shows the code number you will see the screen shown above ...

Page 29: ...t least 5 seconds until the intended area is dry and clean before sampling the blood 5 When the blood drop flashes on the display obtain a drop of blood from your fingertip 6 Place the lancing device against the pad of your finger Press the trigger button to activate the lancing device ...

Page 30: ...tip of the transparent window of the test strip Do not put blood on top of the strip Be sure to get enough blood on the strip s reaction zone Otherwise an inaccurate reading may result 8 The meter will beep when enough blood has entered the strip s reaction zone The result will appear on the display after 5 seconds ...

Page 31: ...In a pre meal or fasting state More than two hours since the last meal Two hours or more after taking insulin Two hours or more after exercise Fingertip test only If sick If blood glucose is low After exercising Two hours or less after eating When basal insulin is most active After injecting rapid acting insulin two hours or less What is AST Besides the fingertip you can test the palm and forearm ...

Page 32: ... samples are able to show the rapid change of glucose faster than palm or forearm samples 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 What NOT to do ...

Page 33: ...ternative site testing is allowed 2 Massage the puncture area of palm for a few seconds 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 ...

Page 34: ... trigger button to activate the lancing device 5 Hold the device against palm and increase pressure until the blood sample size is sufficient 3 Press and hold the device with one clear adjustable tip against the palm ...

Page 35: ...ld the device with one clear adjustable tip against the forearm 3 Press the trigger button to activate the lancing device Hold the device against forearm and increase pressure until the blood sample size is sufficient Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm ...

Page 36: ...e the adjustable cap Without touching the used lancet stick the lancet tip into its protective cover Grip the lancet carrier firmly and pull the lancet safely out 2 Discard the used disposable lancet into a container for sharp or biohazard material ...

Page 37: ...eel 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 If your test results still don t reflect the way you feel call your doctor immediately Note 1 Extremely high humidity may affect the test results A relative humidity greater than 90 may cause inaccurate results 2 Hematocrit below 30 may cause hi...

Page 38: ...greater than 240 mg dL and you have symptoms of high blood glucose contact your healthcare professional instantly If the result does not match how you feel follow the steps under Unusual Test Results What It Means The test result is lower than reference range 70 110mg dL Symptoms sweating trembling blurred vision rapid heartbeat tingling or numbness around mouth or fingertips What to Do If you are...

Page 39: ... 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 yourself by fingertip within five minutes of having blood drawn from your arm by a healthcare professional Keep in mind that the lab could use different technology than EasyPlus mini blood glucose meter ...

Page 40: ...Note 1 Do not change your therapy based on one individual result in memory 2 The memory is not lost when you replace the battery You do need to check that the time and date are still correct See the section Setting the time and date in Chapter 1 3 Once 480 results are in memory adding a new result causes the oldest one to be deleted 4 Control Solution values will be included in the memory and aver...

Page 41: ... the earliest 3 To delete a test result Press inwards and hold the wheel for more than 3 seconds The display will show dEL 4 Continue pressing the wheel without releasing the currently viewed result will be erased 5 Press inwards and release to review the average results 6 Push the wheel up or down to view averages for 7 14 30 or 90 days 7 Press inwards to close the memory mode ...

Page 42: ...il turning the meter on 2 Press inwards twice and the display will show above 3 Push the wheel down to choose alarms 1 4 Press inwards to confirm the setting 4 Push the wheel up or down to choose On and press inwards to confirm the setting The colon will then flash Push the wheel up or down to adjust the time AM PM 24 hour clock Press inwards to confirm the setting ...

Page 43: ...Press inwards to confirm 7 If you don t want to turn on the alarm at all turn every alarm OFF at the upper left corner of the display Press inwards to confirm the setting 6 The minute flashes Push the wheel up or down to adjust the minutes and press inwards to confirm the setting ...

Page 44: ...F press inwards to confirm the setting and then enter the next setting mode 10 If you don t want to turn any alarms On make sure all are set to OFF at the upper left corner and then press inwards to enter the setting mode of testing your blood glucose Note 1 The alarm setting is still working when the meter turns off 2 Press the wheel inwards to stop the alarm ...

Page 45: ...batteries when the LP message and the low battery symbol appear on the display The display will show no CODE the first time batteries are installed Please code your meter correctly Note 1 The meter won t delete earlier records after you replace batteries 2 You should reset the time and date again after you replace the batteries 3 1 5V AAA x 2 batteries are available in shops You may take the old b...

Page 46: ...ter 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 under water or liquid Pour liquid into the meter Do Make sure the meter is turned off Gently wipe the meter s surface with a soft cloth slightly dampened ...

Page 47: ...hold the Jog Wheel to see the complete display All the indicators should be clear and look exactly like the picture to the left If not call the Customer Care Service Center toll free 1 866 203 2761 Cleaning Your Lancing Device To clean the lancing device wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent DO NOT place the entire device under water To disinfect the cap after cleaning p...

Page 48: ...ave any concerns call our Customer Service Toll Free 1 866 203 2761 Code transmission failure Action Re insert the code card If FAL appears consistently please call Customer Service toll free 1 866 203 2761 Humidified Used strips Action Replace with a new strip Low power Action Replace with new batteries ...

Page 49: ...lace the batteries first If 001 ERROR appears again please call Customer Service toll free 1 866 203 2761 System fault Action Replace the batteries first If 005 appears again please call Customer Service toll free 1 866 203 2761 ...

Page 50: ...e test continues Action Relocate the meter to a location with temperature between 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C The Lt and thermometer icon appears Temperature is too low outside the required range of 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C This alerts users that an incorrect result may occur if the test continues Action Relocate the meter to a location with temperature between 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C ...

Page 51: ... the same please contact your healthcare professional The test result is lower than 20 mg dL Action Test again If the result is still the same please contact your healthcare professional First time installing of batteries and the meter has not yet been coded Action Code your meter ...

Page 52: ... Temp 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C Operating condition Relative Humidity R H 90 0 6 μL Blood sample Fresh blood from fingertip palm or forearm Hematocrit Hct 30 55 Power 2 Alkaline 1 5V AAA Battery life Over 2000 tests Display dimension 2 0 x 1 3 inches Device dimension H W D 3 5 x 2 1 x 0 9 inches Weight 2 05 oz w o batteries Principles Electrochemical biosensor technology ...

Page 53: ...ocrit above 55 may cause lower results If you do not know your hematocrit level please consult with your healthcare professional 6 Altitude up to 6562 feet above sea level has no effect on readings Healthcare Professionals Please note these additional Limitations 7 Patients undergoing oxygen therapy may have inaccurate results 8 If the patient has the following conditions the result may fails Seve...

Page 54: ...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 10 mg dL Dopamine 13 mg dL Methyldopa 2 5 mg dL Uric Acid 14 mg dL Ascorbic Acid 3 mg dL ...

Page 55: ...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 Meets the requirements of MDD 93 42 EEC Manufacturer STAT MEDICAL DEVICES INC 1835 N E 146th Street North Miami FL33181 USA TEL 001 305 945 0011 FAX 001 305 949 7370 E mail stat statdevices com ...

Page 56: ...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 P N 718012900 Rev A0...

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