EPS Bio Technology EasyPlus User Manual

EasyPlus

Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System

User’s Manual

Please read this User Manual thoroughly before using your
blood glucose monitor.

Dear EasyPlus SMBG System Owner,

Thank you for using the EasyPlus Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG)
System. We design this system for medical care on diabetes. The test results can
help you determine the effects of food, exercise and diabetes medications. We
design this system to be dependable, easy-to-use, compact, and lightweight and
portable to help you monitor your blood glucose on a re gular basis.

This manual will help you get the most from your EasyPlus SMBG System.

To start testing quickly, you can also refer to the Quick Reference Guide.

If you have questions, please call the EasyPlus Customer Care Service toll-free at
1-888-216-5888 to get our help. We offer assistance from Monday to Friday, 9:00AM
to 5:00PM. You can also visit www.epsbio.com.tw for diabetes management tools
and product demonstrations.

Thanks again for choosing the EasyPlus blood glucose meter.

EasyPlus SMBG System

Your new EasyPlus Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to
measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes:

• Wallet

• User Manual

• Self-Test Log Book

• Warranty Card

• EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter

• Test Strip Instructions

• Control Solution Instructions

• Lancing device

• EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test

Strips (10 pcs)

• EasyPlus Normal Control Solution

• Check Strip

• Code Card

• Quick Installation Guide

• 2 Alkaline Batteries 1.5V (AAA)

• Lancets (10 pcs

)

Why is it so important to test blood glucose regularly?

Testing your blood glucose regular ly can make a big difference in how you manage
your diabetes every day. We’ve made this SMBG system as simple as possible and
help you to use the meter regularly.

Do you need Help?

If you have questions, please call the Customer Care Service Center
toll-free:1-888-216-5888. You can also visit www.epsbio.com.tw for diabetes
management tools and product demonstrations.

Note:

Although the EasyPlus SMBG System is easy to use, you may need to consult 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 results.

Important Information About Your New Meter

 EasyPlus blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh

capillary whole blood samples from fingerstick. The meter is for outside the
body (in vitro) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes.

 EasyPlus blood glucose meter only use with EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test

Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results.

 Testing is not valid for neonatal blood specimen.
 Do not disassemble the meter as this may cause damage to the components

resulting in incorrect reading. Disassembling the meter will also void the
warranty.

 Protect the meter from direct sunlight to ensure a longer lifes pan.
 You should not store the meter and test strips in a car, a bathroom or a

refrigerator.

 Keep the meter, test strips and lancing device away from children and pets.
 You should not test critically ill patients with home-use blood glucose meters.



Elevated levels of acetaminophen, uric acid, gentisic a acid, levodop a, dopamine
and methyldopa may affect results.

Health-Related Information

 If you are very dehydrated or urinating frequently, you may get a test result that

is lower than what your blood glucose really is. If you think you are dehydra ted,
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.

 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 in contact with human blood carefully to avoid transmitting viral
disease, even after cleaning.

Content

Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter .....................................................................9

The EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter ...............................................................9

Checking Your System ....................................................................................11

Coding Your Meter ........................................................................................12

Setting The Time And Date............................................................................13

Using EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test Strips...................................................15

Chapter2: Control Solution Test.............................................................................16

Why Run A Control Solution Tests..................................................................16

About The Control Solutions............................................................................17

Running A Control Solution Test.....................................................................18

Understanding Control Test Results...............................................................21

Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose.................................................................23

Inserting A Lancet into the Lancing Device........................................................23

Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip....................27

Discarding Used Lancets................................................................................30

Understanding Your Test Results...................................................................31

Unusual Test Results................................................................................32

Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup..........................................................................33

Memory, Storing Test Result.........................................................................33

Viewing &Deleting Test Results.....................................................................34

Meter Setup...................................................................................................35

Setting Thermometer.....................................................................................36

Setting The Alarm.........................................................................................37

Setting The Beeper For The Alarm...............................................................38

Setting The Clock..........................................................................................39

Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting.................. ................. ...... ............40

Installing Batteries.........................................................................................40

Cleaning Your Meter ....................................................................................42

Cleaning Your Lancing Device......................................................................42

Screen Messages And Troubleshooting.......................................................43

Chapter 6: Technical Information.........................................................................47

Specifications...................................... ......... .............. ................. ............ ......47

Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result..................................................48

Device Information........................................................................................ 49

Additional Supplies........................................................................................50

Warranty..............................................................................................................50

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Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter

The EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter

M Button

To turn on the meter or read records.

S Button
To turn on the meter or go into
Setting Mode.

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USB Port

To transfer data to a Computer.

Strip Slot

To insert test strip, check strip or
code card.

Test Strip Vial

Use by

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Checking Your System

A new check strip is included with your meter.

1. Make sure your check

strip is 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.

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Coding Your Meter

A new Code Card is inside each ne w box of test strips. Code your meter every time
you open a new box of test strips.

1. The LCD 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 LCD. Make
sure the code number on
the LCD matches the code
number on the test strip vial.

Note:

Do not discard the code card until you use all test
strips in the same vial.

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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 and hold the “S”
button until turning the
meter on. Press ”S” button
and release to enter
setting mode.

2. The time and date
appear on the display.
The year flashes at
the center of the LCD
display.

3. Press ”M” button to
adjust the year.
Press and hold “M”
button to scroll
faster.

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4. Press and release ”S”
button to set the year.
The month will then
flash.

5. Repeat step 3 and 4
to set the date, hour,
and minute. The
flashing field is the
one you are setting.

6. Press the “S” button to
confirm the setting. The
display will show “SCL” and
the unit of measurement.
Press the “S” button again, to
go to screen shown in Step 1.
Press and hold “S” for more
than 3 seconds, and the

meter will turn off.

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Using EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test Strip

 Use only with EasyPlus 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 vial.
 Close the vial tightly right after you take a test strip out. This helps keeps the

test strip dry.

 Use the test strip within three minutes after you take it out of the vial.
 The strip is for single use only. Do not reuse it.
 Record the date you open the test strip vial. Be sure to check the “Use by” date

on the test strip vial. The test strip is good for three months from the date the
vial is opened or until the “Use by” date on the vial, whichever comes first.

 Store the test strip vial and your meter in a cool dry place.
 Store the test strips below 86°F(30°C). Do not freeze.

 Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before you insert it into the

meter.

 Do not touch the test strip with wet hands. Do not bend, cut, or twist the test

strips.

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Chapter 2: Control Solution Testing

Why Run A 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 Blood Glucose Meter for the first time.
 You open a new vial 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 guidelines
concerning QC practices.

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About The Control Solution

 Use only with EasyPlus test strips.
 Write the date you opened the bottle on the bottle label. T he control solution is

good for three months from the date the vial is opened or until the “Use b y” date
on the bottle, whichever comes first.

 Do not uses control solution that is past the “Use by” date.
 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, below 86°F (30°C). Do

not freeze.

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Running A Control Solution Test

You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution

2. If you miss seeing the code
number, take the test strip out
and reinsert it into the meter.
After LCD 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 vial.

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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. 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.

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6. A result appears on the display.
Don’t remove the test strip yet.
Check if the reading falls within the
ran

ge p

rinted on the test strip vial.

7. Remove the test strip and thro

w

it away after you have compared
the reading to the range printed
on the test strip vial.

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Understanding Control Test Results

The label on your test strip vial shows the acceptable ranges for the Control Solutions .
The result you get should be inside this range. Make sure you compare the result to
the correct level of control.

Acceptable Control Ranges

Normal Control 96- 144 mg/dL

High Control 280-420 mg/dL

When the control result is inside the range on the test strip vial, your test strips and
your meter is working properly.

If your control result is not inside the acceptable range (print ed on yo ur test strip vial),
here are some things you can do to solve the problem:

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Troubleshooting Checks Action

 Was the test strip exposi ng to open air

for a long period of time?

Repeat the control test with properly
stored strips.

 Was the test strip vial capped tightly? This will humidify strips inside. Replace

the test strips.

 Did the code number on the meter

display match the code number on the
test strip?

If they do not match, insert the correct
code card in the meter and try again.

 Was the meter functioning well?

 Is the control solution expired or

contaminated?

You can use the check strip to verify the
meter’s functions.
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 you follow the testing steps

properly?

Read Chapter 2 “Control Solution
Testing” again and retest again. If you
still have problems, call the our
Customer Service Toll Free:
1-888-216-5888

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Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose

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.

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3. Recap the front cap.

4. Select the desired penetration

depth.

Note:

Select 1-2 for soft or thin skin. 3 for average. 4-5 for thick or calloused skin.

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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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Notes

 The best depth setting is the lowest number that draws enough blood for a test.

Try diff erent 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 U.S. local regulations and should be handled as if capable of
transmitting infection. The users may discuss methods for disposing of used
test strips and lancets with their doctor.

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Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip

1. Wash your hands with

soap and warm water.
Rinse and dry
thorou

ghly

.

2. 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 vial.

3. If you miss seeing the
code number, take the
test strip out and reinsert
it into the meter.

After

LCD shows the code
number, you will see the
screen shown above.

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4. When the blood drop flashes on the
display, obtain a drop of blood from you

r

fingertip.

5. Swab the blood collection area on your
finger with an alcohol swab. Please wait
at least 5 seconds until the intended area
is dry and clean before sampling the
blood.

6. Place the lancing device against
the pad of your finger. Press the
trigger button to activate the
lancing device.

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7. Gently squeeze your finger to assist
the flow of blood. This helps you get
a blood drop. Touch the drop to 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 reading
m

ay 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.

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Discarding Used Lancets

1. Unscrew and remove 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 an appropriate sharps or
biohazard container.

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Understanding Your Test Results

The EasyPlus 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 glucos e range appropriate for you.

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Unusual Test Results

If your blood glucose result doesn’t match the way you feel, 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 blood glucose results still don’t reflect the way you feel, call your doctor

immediately.

Notes:

1. Extremely high humidity may affect the test results. A relative humidity
greater than 90% may cause inaccurate results.

2. A red blood cell count (Hematocrit) that is either very high (above 55%) or
very low (below 30%) may not provide accurate results.

3. Some studies have shown that electromagnetic fields may affect results. Do
not test near an operating microwave oven.

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Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup

Memory, Storing Test Results

Your meter stores a maximum of 100 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.

Notes:

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 Section “Setting the time and date” in
Chapter 1.

3. Once 100 results are in memory, adding a new result causes the oldest one to be
deleted.

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Viewing & Deleting Test Results

1. Press and hold the “S”

button until turning the
meter on.

2. Press the “M” button to
view the last test result.

3. Press “S” to view the
previous results in
order from the most
recent to the oldest.

4. To delete a test result,

Press and hold “M” for
more than 3 seconds. The
LCD will show “del”.

5. Continue pressing “M”
without releasing, the
currently viewed result will
be erased.

6. Press “M” and release to
review the average results
for the last seven days

7. Press “S” to view
averages for 14 or 28
days.

8. Press “M” to close the

memory mode.

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Meter Setup

Using The Set Mode

By using the set mode, you can personalize your meter to suit your needs. Here are
the features you can customize —

Time and Date — to set the time and date(see Chapter 1).
Thermometer — to show the current temperature.
Alarm — as a test reminder to test.
Beeper — to indicate a button has been pushed.
Clock — to indicate the time.

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Setting The Thermometer

1. Press the ”S“ to turn the meter on.

2. Press the ”M“ and ”S“ buttons at

the same time and hold for more
than 3 seconds. The meter will go
into Centigrade Thermometer
Mode.

3. Press the ”S“ and the meter
will change the temperature
reading to Fahrenheit.

4. Press the ”S“ again and the

meter will change to the
Alarm Setting Mode.

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Setting The Alarm

1. Press the “M“ to turn the

alarm On or

OFF. "On”

or

"OFF" indicators
appear at the upper left
corner of the LCD display
screen.

2. Press the “S“ when the
LCD displays "OFF” to
change the meter alarm
mode to Beep Setting
Mode.

3. Press the “S“ when LCD
displays "On", the first
2-digits of time (hour
field) will flash. Press the
“M” to adjust the hours.

4. If the time shows 12:00

AM, you must press the
“M” 12 times to set at
"PM". Press "S" to
confirm.

5. The minute flashes.

Press ”M” to adjust the
minutes, and press “S” to
confirm the setting.

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Setting The Beeper For The Alarm

1. You will see the Beep Setting Mode

after the Alarm Setting was confirmed.
Press the “M “to switch the "On"

"OFF"

at the center of LCD.

2. Press the “S“ to confirm.

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Setting The Clock

After confirming the beep setting, the meter will go to the Clock Mode.

1. You will see seconds being

counted in the center of the
display, 2-digits (month field)
and 2-digits (day field) at the top
left corner, 2-digits (hour field)
and 2-digits (minute field) at the
top right corner.

2. The meter alarm will sound when clock

time matches the time set in the alarm
mode. You can stop the alarm by
pressing the “M“ or it will stop
automatically after 10 seconds.

3. Press the “S“ to exit the “meter se

t

mode”.

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Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Installing Batteries

The meter uses two alkaline 1.5V (AAA) batteries. Batteries will normally last for
over 1000 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” messag e and the low battery symbol
appear on the LCD display.

Low battery symbol

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The LCD display will show “no CODE” the first time batteries are installed. Please
code your meter correctly.

Notes:

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. 5V (AAA) x 2 batteries is available in shops. You may take the old batteries
with you for replacement.

4. Remove batteries when you will not be using the meter for one month or
more.

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Cleaning Your Meter

 Caring for your EasyPlus SMBG system does not require special cle aning.

Please keep the meter free of dirt, dust, bloodstain, and water stains.

 To clean your meter, wipe the surface with a soft cloth dampened with water

and mild detergent. Do not use alcohol or another solvent to clean your
meters.

 Do not get any moistures, blood or control solution inside the meters through

the strip connector.

 Do not spray cleaning solution on the meter or immerse it in any liquid.

Cleaning Your Lancing Device

 To clean the lancing device, wipe them with a soft cloth da mpened with water

and mild detergent. DO NOT place the entire device under water

 To disinfect the cap after cleaning by placing it in 70% rubbing alcohol for 10

minutes. Allow the cap to air-dry after disinfecting.

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Screen Messages And Troubleshooting

Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any
concerns, call our Customer Service Toll-Free: 1-888-216-5888

Code transmission failure

A

ction: Re-insert the code

card. If “FAL” appears
consistently, contact local
dealer for repair.

Humidified strips

A

ction: Replace with a new

strip.

Low powe

r

A

ction: Replace

with new batteries.

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System fault

A

ction: Replace the batteries first. If

001 ERROR appears again, contact
your local dealer for repair.

System fault

A

ction: Replace the batteries first. If

Err appears again, contact your local
dealer for repair.

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The “Ht” and thermometer icon
appears. Temperature is to o 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.

A

ction: 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.

A

ction: Relocate the meter to a

temperature between 50°F ~104°F
(10°C ~40°C).

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Test result is higher
than 550 mg/dL.

A

ction: Test again. If the

result is still the same,
please contact your
healthcare professional.

The test result is lowe

r

than 30 mg/dL.

A

ction: Test again. If the

result is still the same,
please contact your
healthcare professional.

First time installation o

f

batteries and the meter
has not yet been coded.

A

ction: Code your meter.

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Chapter 6: Technical Information

Specifications

Brand name EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter
Range 30~550 mg/dL
Response time 5 seconds
Memory sets 100 test results

Temp. 50°F ~104°F (10°C ~40°C) Operating

condition

Relative Humidity R.H. ≦ 90%

≧2.0 μL

Blood sample

Fresh fingertip blood
Hematocrit (Hct) 30~55%
Power 2 Alkaline 1.5V (AAA)
Battery life Over 1000 tests
Display dimension LCD (40×32 mm)
Device dimension H×W×D (mm) 82.5×51×19(mm)
Weight 45.5 grams w/o batteries
Principles Electrochemical biosensor technology

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Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result

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 urself 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 Eas yPlus blood glucose meter, and that
blood glucose meters for self testing generally read some what lower or higher than
the lab result.

For accuracy and precision data and for important information on limitations, see the
instructions that come with your test strips.

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Device Information

EasyPlus SMBG System,
EasyPlus Blood Glucose Test Strips,
EasyPlus Blood Glucose Meter.
GlucoManager Software Set

Manufacturer:
EPS BIO TECHNOLOGY CORP.

2F, No.49-2, Lane 2, Guang-Fu Rd., Sec. 2, Hsinchu City, Taiwan 300
TEL：[phone] FAX：[phone]

E-mail：[email protected] http://www.epsbio.com.tw

Lancing Device

Meets the requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC

Manufacturer:
PALCO LAB. INC.

8030 Soquel Avenue Suite 104 Santa Cruz, CA 950 62-2032 USA
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

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Lancet

Meets the requirements of MDD 93/42/EEC
Manufacturer:
SAE HAN MEDICAL CORP.
# 700-113 PUB GOT-DONG, IL SAN-GU, GOYANG-CITY, KYUNGGI-DO, KOREA
TEL: [phone] FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]

Additional Supplies

EasyPlus Glucose Normal Control Solution
GlucoManager Software Set

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.

Part No.718009000 Rev.A01-082206 Reference No.EPS04014