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Easymax V2 User Manual

Manual is about: SELF-MONITORING BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM

Summary of V2

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    Ax e asy ® m self-monitoring blood glucose system user’s manual v2.

  • Page 2: User’S Manual

    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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    Dear easymax v 2 smbg system owner, thank you for using the easymax v 2 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 ...

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    Important safety instructions lancets and meters are for single use only. A new, sterile lancet should be used one time you perform a test. The lancing device, lancets and meter are not to be shared between users or other family members. Do not use on multiple individuals. Sharing a lancing device a...

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    Standard accessories (full kit) your new easymax v 2 blood glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: optional accessories • ast lancing device cap • user’s manual • test strip instructions • log book • normal control solution • c...

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    Standard accessories (meter only) your new easymax v 2 blood glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes: optional accessories • easymax v 2 blood glucose meter • carrying case • alkaline battery (2 ct.) • user’s manual • log book •...

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    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’ve made this smbg system as simple as possible to help you to use the meter regularly. Your meter is easy to use, and you can adjust th...

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    Important information about your new meter easymax v 2 blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples from your fingertip, palm and forearm. The meter is for in vitro use only (for testing outside the body). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. Ea...

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    Note: 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. Up to the altitude of 10,000 feet has effect on readings. Health-related information if you are very dehydrated, urinating frequently, low blood...

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    Date before meal (ac) time after meal (pc) result mute record/average display volume control solution insert strip english temperature espańol error am memory pm apply blood 12hr unit battery note: when shows up in any section of user's manual, the meter will sound and tell you the instructions..

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    Description of sound when the meter will speak what the meter will say meter has been turned on. Power on and greeting music. Setting the meter. Please run the setting. English (en) / espańol (es). Setting volume. Please set the volume. Setting year. Please set the year. Setting date. Please set the...

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    When the meter will speak what the meter will say blood glucose test result is above the measurement range of 600 mg/dl. Unable to measure. Test result is higher than 600 milligram per deciliter. Please test again and if you get the same result, please contact your healthcare professional immediatel...

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    Table of content chapter 1: understanding your meter ….......................................................................................................14 the easymax v 2 blood glucose meter …..................................................................................................14 th...

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    Comparing your meter result to lab results.….......................................................................................37 chapter 4: meter memory, setup …...............................................................................................................38 memory, storing test...

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    14 chapter 1: understanding your meter the easymax v 2 blood glucose meter display- shows results, messages, and results stored in memory. M button- press to enter 7/14/30/60/90 memory, adjust setting, and scroll through results. Test strip slot- a light shows you the direction. Insert test strip he...

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    15 the easymax v 2 accessories blood glucose test strip test strip bottle control solution bottle lancing device strip insert direction hand hold area edge to apply sample electrode front back confirmation window trigger button carrier adjustable tip hub sleeve ast lancing device cap sliding barrel ...

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    16 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..

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    17 setting the language and volume—first time use 1. Insert new batteries, the meter turns on.Press m button to select en or press c button to select es. (en= english, es = espańol) 2. And press power button to confirm the setting. 3. Repeat step 1 and 2 to set the volume. Note: 1. The default langu...

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    18 setting the time and date—first time use setting the current time and date in your meter is important if you intend to use the meter memory. 1. Press m button and c button to set the year. Press power button to confirm the setting. 2. Repeat step 1 to set the date. 3. Repeat step 1 to select p, a...

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    19 using easymax blood glucose test strip use only with easymax blood glucose meters. Run a control solution 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. After you take a test strip out, close the bottle ...

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    20 chapter 2: control solution testing why run a control solution test we recommend that you run easymax control solution tests. Such test will let 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 easy...

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    21 about control solution use only with easymax test strips. Write the date you open 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. Do not use a control solution that ...

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    22 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. 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. ...

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    23 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. Press power button to repeat the t...

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    24 understanding solution test results the label on your test strip bottle shows the acceptable ranges for the control solutions – normal, high, and low. The result you get should be inside the acceptable range for the appropriate control solution level. Make sure you compare the result to the corre...

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    25 troubleshooting checks action 9 was the test strip exposed to open air for a long period of time? 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...

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    26 chapter 3: testing your blood glucose using the lancing device the best depth setting is the lowest setting 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. L...

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    27 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. Note: lancets are for single use only and...

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    28 4. Select the desired penetration depth. Note: 1. Select 1-2 for soft or thin skin, 3-4 for average, and 5-6 for thick or calloused skin. 2. Lancing device and lancets are not to be shared between users. Sharing lancing devices and lancets may transmit bloodborne pathogens, such as viral hepatiti...

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    29 running a blood glucose test with blood from your fingertip 1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 4. Place the lancing device against the pad of your finger. Press the trigger button to activate the lancing device. 2. Put a test strip into the meter in the directi...

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    30 5. Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood on your fingertip. 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. Otherwise, an inaccurate r...

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    31 alternate site testing (ast) understanding alternate site testing 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. We strongly recommend that...

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    32 caution: talk with your healthcare professional before you test palm or forearm. Do not ignore symptoms of high or low blood glucose. Fingertip samples are able to show the rapid change of glucose faster than forearm samples. Measurements from alternate site testing should never be used to calibr...

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    33 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. 5. Press the trigger button to activate the lancing device. 6. Hold the device against forearm and increase pressure until the blood sample size is sufficient. ...

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    34 2 .Press and hold the device 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. 1. Massage the puncture area of palm for a few seconds. Running a ...

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    35 discarding used lancets 1. Unscrew and remove the cap. 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 wi...

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    36 expected values* the easymax 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 and a pre-meal glucose of 70–130 mg/dl*. Unusual test results if you...

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    37 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 o...

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    38 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 correc...

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    39 viewing & deleting test results the meter provides 7, 14, 30, 60 and 90 days averaging to help track your blood glucose trend. 1. Press power button to turn on the meter. 2. Press m button to view averages for 7/14/30/60/90 days. 3. Press c button to view individual test result. 4. To delete a te...

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    40 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 y...

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    41 cleaning and disinfecting your meter and lancing device cleaning and disinfection instruction please keep the meter and lancing device free of dirt, dust, bloodstain, and water stains. Easymax v 2 blood glucose meter and lancing device should be used only on one patient and not shared. Follow the...

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    42 cleaning instruction: all blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces and objects before disinfection by the germicidal wipe. Open, unfold and use first germicidal wipe to remove heavy soil after every use. Disinfection instruction: unfold a clean wipe and thoroughly wet ...

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    43 meter cleaning area lancing device cleaning area code name possibility of contact with blood code name possibility of contact with blood a case medium a lancet holder high b battery cover low b trigger button high c screen cover high c body high d button high d sliding barrel high e strip slot hi...

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    44 1-1. Physical appearance check of the meter after each cleaning or disinfection check item accept result is the display/screen clear? Yes is there no erosion on the strip slot or other parts? Yes is the labeling on the meter legible? Yes action: if any of the results are “no” the user should call...

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    45 after each disinfection 1. Insert test strip is meter powered on? Yes any reading? Yes 2. Apply control solution is the reading within control range? Yes 3. Remove test strip is meter powered off? Yes is meter powered on? Yes 4. Press and hold power button for 3 sec. Does meter beep? Yes is it co...

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    46 2-2. Performance check of the lancing device step check item accept result after each cleaning 1.Cap the normal cap to the lancing device. Can the cap be screwed on the lancing device? Yes 2. Pull on the sliding barrel and then release. Can the lancing device click? Yes 3. Press trigger button. C...

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    47 cleaning and disinfection frequency at least 14,600 validated cycles for the meter and lancing device were done and 10,000 cycles of cleaning and 4,600 cycles of disinfections were included. 4 cycles of cleaning per day and 1 cycle of disinfection per week allow the user to use the device for 4 y...

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    48 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 th...

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    49 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 actio...

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    50 memory fault 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 600 mg/dl action: te...

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    51 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 ”...

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    52 chapter 6: technical information specifications brand name easymax v 2 blood glucose meter range 20~600 mg/dl test time 5 seconds memory sets 480 test results 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 fo...

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    53 limitations the test strips are used for fresh capillary whole blood samples. 1. Do not use neonate blood sample. 2. Not to be used for diagnosis or screening of diabetes. 3. Alternate site testing with this system can be used only during steady-state blood glucose conditions. 4. Measurements fro...

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    54 10. The below substances up to the test concentration will not affect the test results. Interfering , substance test concentration mg/dl bias at 50±5 mg/dl % bias at 250±5 mg/dl % bias at 500±5 mg/dl acetaminophen 8 10.2 6.5 3.8 ascorbic acid 2.5 11.8 -6.8 5.3 dopamine 2 4.3 12.9 6.3 gentisic aci...