MU Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System User’s Manual Please read this User’s Manual thoroughly Before using your blood glucose meter
® Dear EASYMAX MU SMBG System Owner, ® Thank you for using the EASYMAX MU Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG) System. We designed this system to be dependable, easy-to-use, compact, lightweight and portable to help you monitor your blood glucose on a regular basis. Please read this manual thoroughly before you begin testing. This manual provides you and your diabetes ® care team with important information and step-by-step direction to use the EASYMAX MU Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System.
Standard Accessories ® Your new EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: • EASYMAX® MU Blood Glucose Meter • Glucose Test Strips (10 pcs) • Carrying Case • Alkaline Battery (2 ct.
Why is it so important to test blood glucose regularly? Testing your blood glucose regularly can make a big difference in how you manage your diabetes every day. We have made this SMBG system as simple as possible to help you use it regularly. Your meter is easy to use, and you can adjust the lancing device for your comfort. Do you need help? If you have questions or need assistance, please contact your healthcare professional.
Important Information about Your New Meter ® EASYMAX MU blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples from your fingertip and forearm. The meter is for in vitro diagnostic use ONLY (for testing outside the body). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. ® ® EASYMAX MU blood glucose meter can only be used with EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose Test Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results. Testing is not valid for neonatal blood specimens.
Please dispose device according to the local rule of the disposition of electronic device / accessory waste. 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 forearm. Do not touch the strips with wet hands.
Health-Related Information If you are experiencing dehydration, frequent urination, low blood pressure, 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.
Explanation of Symbols Consult instructions for use Caution Batch code Do not reuse In vitro diagnostic medical device 3V (CR2032) x 2 battery only Use by Temperature limitation Manufacturer Catalogue number Serial number Control Sufficient for Authorised representative in the European Community 3 months until the product expires upon opening Green Dot / Duales System Deutschland GmbH (DSD)
Blood glucose test result in mg/dL Blood glucose test result in mmol/L Separate collection for WEEE- Waste of electrical and electronic equipment This product meets the requirements of Directive 98/79/EC in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter ….......................................................................................................12 ® The EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose Meter …...........................................................................................12 ® The EASYMAX MU Accessories..............................................................................................................13 Installing Batteries.........................................................
Unusual Test Results…..............................................................................................................................33 Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose.................................................................................................34 Comparing Your Meter Result to Lab Results …........................................................................................35 Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup …..........................................................
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter ® The EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose Meter Test Strip SlotA light shows you the direction. Insert test strip here. DisplayShows results, messages, and results stored in memory. Power ButtonPress to confirm the setting. Left () ButtonPress to enter memory, adjust setting, and scroll through results. Battery DoorFlip open the battery door by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and pulling the door up.
® The EASYMAX MU Accessories Blood Glucose Test Strip Test Strip Bottle Control Solution Bottle Lancing Device Sliding barrel - Electrode Pull on until it clicks and then release to enable lancing device. Strip Insert Direction SleeveHand Hold Area Trigger buttonPress the trigger button to activate the lancing device Hand Hold Area HubUnscrew or Recap the Cap.
Installing Batteries 1. Open the battery door on the back of the meter by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and pulling the door up. 2. Insert two batteries. You will hear greeting music. 3. Put the battery door back in place and snap it closed.
Setting The Time and Date Setting the current time and date in your meter is important if you use the meter memory. 1. Press (Power Button) to turn the meter on. 2. The last 2-digits of the year flashes at the top of the display. Press (Left button) or (Right button) to adjust the year and press (Power Button) to confirm the setting. 3. Repeat step 2 to set the date and time. The flashing field is the one you are currently setting.
® Using EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose Test Strips ® Use only with EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose Meters. Keep the test strips in their original bottle. After you take a test strip out of the bottle, tightly close the bottle immediately. This keeps the test strips dry. Use the test strip within three minutes after taking it 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.
Chapter 2: Control Solution Testing Why Run a Control Solution Test ® We recommend that you run the EASYMAX MU control test because it lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly to give reliable results. You should run the control solution tests when: ® You use the EASYMAX MU 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.
About The Control Solutions ® Use with EASYMAX MU 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. Do not use a control solution that is past the expiration date. Control solutions can stain clothing. If you spill it, wash your clothes with soap and water. Close the bottle tightly after every use.
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 the arrow. 2. The meter turns on automatically and the icon of shows itself. Press (Left button) to select the testing mode of Control Solution and the icon of flashes. 3. Place the meter on a flat surface, like a table. 4. Remove the control solution bottle cap and wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. 5.
6. Touch the drop on the bottle to cap the tip of the test strip. 7. The meter starts to count down from 5 seconds and then will display result. 8. Do not remove the test strip yet. Check if the reading falls within the range printed on the test strip bottle. 9. Remove the test strip and throw it away after you have compared the reading to the range printed on the test strip bottle. 10. Please check if the result on the display is the same as audible result.
Understanding Control Solution Test Results The label on your test strip bottle shows the acceptable ranges for the Control Solutions – Normal and High. 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.
Troubleshooting Check Action 9 Was the test strip exposed to open air for a long period of time? If yes, repeat the control test with properly stored strips. 9 Does test strip cap close tightly? Or was test strip cap left open? If the cap was not tight, or the bottle was left uncapped, open a new bottle of test strips. Do not reuse the strips from the affected bottle. 9 Is the meter functioning well? You can use the control solutions to verify the meter’s functions.
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. Used test strips and lancets are considered bio-hazardous waste in accordance with local regulations and should be handled as if capable of transmitting infection.
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 device firmly then twist off the protective cover. 3. Recap the front cap. Lancets are for use only and a new, sterile lancet should be used each time you perform a test.
4. Select the desired penetration depth. 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. 1. Select 1-2 for soft or thin skin, 3 for average, and 4-5 for thick or calloused skin. 2. Lancing device and lancets are not to be shared between users.
Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip 1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 2. Put a test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrow. The meter turns on automatically. The icon shows itself. 3. When the icons of and flashes on the display, the testing mode of blood drop is starting. You can also turn on the meter by inserting a test strip. 4. Place the lancing device against the pad of your finger.
5. Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood on your fingertip. Apply blood to the edge of the test strip. Do not apply blood on top of the test strip. Be sure to get enough blood on strip to make it to the confirmation window. Not enough blood on strip to get a test result. 6. Touch the blood drop at the 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.
Alternative Site Testing (AST) Understanding Alternative Site Testing What is AST? Besides the fingertip, you can test your palm or forearm. What is the advantage of AST? You have the option of testing other places on your body besides the fingertip. Consult your health care professional before you begin using the palm or forearm for testing. Blood glucose test results obtained from your palm or forearm may differ significantly from fingertip samples.
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) AST Results: If the blood glucose test result from the alternative site test does not match how you feel, do a fingertip test to confirm the result again. Do NOT change your treatment just because of an alternative site result, do a fingertip test to confirm the result.
Running a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Forearm Please use the clear cap with the lancing device for AST testing 1. This graphic shows where the meter cleared for alternate site testing (fingertip, forearm). 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. 3. Press the trigger button to activate the lancing device.
Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm 1. Massage the puncture area of 2. Press and hold the device palm for a few seconds. with a clear adjustable tip against the palm 3. Press the trigger button to activate the lancing device. 4. Hold the device against palm and increase pressure until the blood sample size is sufficient.
Discarding Used Lancets 1. Unscrew and remove the cap. 2. Without touching the used lancet, stick the lancet tip into its protective cover. 3. Please discard used disposable lancets according to the recommendations of your healthcare professional. Or discard the used disposable lancet into an appropriate sharps or biohazard container. 4. After discarding, wash hands thoroughly with soap and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Understanding Your Test Results ® The EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose test strips are whole-blood referenced and calibrated for easier comparison to lab results. The American Diabetes Association recommends a post-meal glucose level of less than 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) and a pre-meal glucose of 70–130 mg/dL (3.88-7.22 mmol/L)*. Unusual Test Results If your test result does not match the way you feel, please follow these steps: 1. Run a control test, Chapter 2, "Control Solution Testing." 2.
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: The test result is higher than reference normal range. (70-110 mg/dL or 3.89-6.11 mmol/L) What It Means: The test result is lower than reference normal range. (70-110mg/dL or 3.89-6.
Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result A common question is how the blood glucose results on your meter compare to the lab results. Your blood glucose can change quickly, especially after eating, taking medication, or exercising. If you test yourself in the morning, then go to the doctor’s office for a blood glucose test. The results will probably not match, even if you are fasting. This is typically not a problem with your meter, it just means that time has elapsed and your blood glucose has changed.
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. 1. Do not change your therapy based on one individual result in memory. 2. The memory is not lost when you replace the battery.
Viewing Test Results 1. Press (Left button) or (Right button) to view the last test result. 2. The records show in order from 480 to 1.
Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Installing Batteries The meter uses two alkaline 1.5V (AAA) batteries. Batteries will normally last for more than 2000 tests. Other types of 1.5V (AAA) batteries are also acceptable, but the capacity of test times may differ. Install the batteries when you first use the meter or replace with new batteries when the "LP" (low power) message and the low battery symbol appear on the display. The meter will not turn on the first time batteries are installed.
Cleaning Your Meter and Lancing Device ® Caring for your EASYMAX MU 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: Do Not: Make sure the meter is turned off. Get any moisture in the test strip slot. Gently wipe the meter’s surface with a soft cloth slightly dampened with ethanol (70~75%).
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. Press and hold power button to see the complete display. All the indicators should be clear and look exactly like the picture to the left.
Screen Messages and Troubleshooting Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, call the Customer Care Service toll-free at 866-994-3345 (Eastern Standard Time, Mon-Fri 8:00AM~6:00PM). Humidified/Used strips Action: Replace with a new strip. Low power Action: Replace with new batteries. Volume detector error Action: Replace with a new strip.
Memory Error Action: Replace the batteries first. If ERROR 005 appears again, please call the Customer Care Service toll-free at 866-994-3345 (Eastern Standard Time, Mon-Fri 8:00AM~6:00PM). During non-service hours, please contact your local dealer. Test result is higher than 630 mg/dL (35.0 mmol/L) Action: Test again.
The ”Ht” and thermometer icon appears. Temperature is too high, 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). 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.
Chapter 6: Technical Information Specifications ® Brand name Range Response time Memory sets Operating condition Storage and transportation condition Temp. Relative Humidity Temp. Relative Humidity Blood sample Hematocrit (Hct) Power Battery life Device dimension H × W × D Weight Principles Software via USB EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose Meter 20~630 mg/dL (1.1~35.0 mmol/L) 5 seconds 480 test results 50°F -104°F (10°C-40°C) R.H. ≦ 90% 35.6°F -86°F (2°C -30°C) 40-85 % RH 0.
Limitations The test strips are used for fresh capillary whole blood samples. 1. DO NOT use neonate blood sample. 2. Extreme humidity may affect the results. A relative humidity greater than 90 % may cause incorrect results. 3. The system should be used at temperatures between 50°F and 104°F (10°C and 40°C). Outside this range, the system may get incorrect results. 4. DO NOT reuse the test strips. The test strips are for single use only. 5.
Bias Glucose Level Concentrations of the interferant tested Ascorbic Acid, 4 mg/dL (0.26mmol/L) Ibuprofen, 50 mg/dL (2.43mmol/L) L-Dopa, 1.8 mg/dL (0.09mmol/L) Sodium Salicylate, 50 mg/dL (3.12mmol/L) Tetracycline, 1.5 mg/dL (0.03mmol/L) Tolbutamide, 100 mg/dL (3.7mmol/L) Bilirubin-unconjugated, 2.4 mg/dL (0.04mmol/L) Uric acid, 8 mg/dL (0.48mmol/L) Xylose, 4 mg/dL (0.27mmol/L) 80 mg/dL (4.4 mmol/L) 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L) 500 mg/dL (27.8 mmol/L) 10.89% 3.10% 10.59% -2.59% -5.32% -2.60% -2.52% 2.
Device Information ® EASYMAX MU SMBG System, ® EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose Test Strips, ® EASYMAX MU Blood Glucose Meter, ® EASYMAX MU Normal Control Solution, ® EASYMAX MU High Control Solution, ® EASYMAX MU Low Control Solution Reference: * American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes-Table 10 Diabetes care. 2011; Vol. 34, Suppl. 1, S21. Manufacturer: EPS BIO TECHNOLOGY CORP. No.8, R&D RD.
Obelis s.a. Boulevard Général Wahis 53, B-1030 Brussels, Belgium TEL：(32) 2.732.59 54 FAX：(32) 2.732.60 03 E-mail: mail@obelis.net Warranty EPS warrants the original purchaser for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase. This means during the warranty period if the 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.
