EPS Bio Technology EG V1(BL) Quick Reference Manual

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EG V1(BL)

Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System

Quick Reference Guide

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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.

1. Press “X ”until turning the
meter on.
Press “W ” once again and
release to enter the setting
mode.

2. The last 2-digits of the year
flash at the center of the
display. Press “X ” to adjust
the year and Press “W ” to
confirm the setting.

3. Repeat step 2 to set the date and
time.
The flashing field is the one you
are currently setting.

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Setting Hypo and Hype

4. Press “X ” to adjust value of

hypo and Press “W ” to
confirm the setting.

5. Press “X ” to adjust value of
hype and Press “W ” to
confirm the setting.

6. When setting is finished,
the display will be back to
the testing mode of
flashing strip.

Hypo setting are from 60 mg/dL to 80 mg/dL; Hype setting from 150 mg/dL to 600 mg/dL.

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Coding Your Meter

A new Code Card is inside each new box of test strips. Code your meter every time 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.

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

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Running A Control Solution Test

2. Press “X” for 1 seconds to

set “ ”.

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.

1. Put a test strip into the
meter in the direction of

the arrow.

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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 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.

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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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Select 1-3 for soft or thin skin, 4-5 for average, and 6-8 for thick or calloused skin.

3. Recap the front cap.

4. Select the desired penetration depth.

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5. Pull on the sliding barrel of the lancing device until it click s 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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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.

3. 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.

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

If a flag icon of “ ” is set, press “X” for 1 seconds

to cancel the setting of control solution test.

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6. 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 may
result.

7. The meter will beep
when enough blood has
entered the strip’s
reaction zone.
The result will appear on
the display after 5
seconds.

5. When the blood drop
flashes on the display,
obtain a drop of blood from
your fingertip.

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2. Massage the puncture area of
forearm or palm for a few
seconds.

3. Press and hold the device with
one clear adjustable tip against
the forearm.

1. This
graphic
shows
where the
meter
cleared for
alternative
site testing.

Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm

 Check with your healthcare professional before test other sites that n ot fingertip.
 Please do NOT use the first drop of blood sample.

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4. If you choose the palm,
repeat step 1-3 to obtain a
drop of blood sample.

5. Press the trigger button to
activate the lancing device.

6. Hold the device against
forearm or palm and increase
pressure until the blood sample
size is sufficient

Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm (continued)

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Discarding Used Lancets

2. Please discard used disposable lancets

according to the recommendations of your
healthcare professional.

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.

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Viewing Test Results

1. Press “X” to view the last

test result.

2. Press “W” to view the
previous results in order
from the latest to the
earliest.

3. Press “X” once again to
view averages of 7-day
test result.

4. Press “W” to review averages
of 14-day, 30-day and 90-day
test results.

5. Press “X” to be back to the
testing mode of flashing strip.

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Setting The Alarm

The meter can set up to 4 alarms, allowing you to control your test times according to your requirements.

1. Press “X” for 5 seconds and
enter the setting mode of alarm.

2. Press “W” to set “On” for the first

alarm.

3. Press “W” to adjust time and

press ” X” to confirm the setting
(24-hour clock).

4. Press “X” to confirm the first
setting and then get into the
second one.

5. Repeat step 1 to 4 to set other
3 alarm. 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 “X” to confirm the
setting.

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Screen Messages And Troubleshooting

Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, pleas e contact yo ur
local dealer.

System fault

Action: Replace the batteries

first. If 001 ERROR appears
again, please contact your
local dealer..

Humidified / Used strips

Action: Replace with a
new strip.

Low power

Action: Replace with new
batteries.

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The "Ht" and thermometer icon
appears. Temperature is too
high, outside the required
range of 10°C ~40°C (50°F
~104°F). This alerts users that
an incorrect result may occur if
the test continues.

Action: Relocate the meter to a

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

The "Lt" and thermometer
icon appears. Temperature is
too low, out sid e the required
range of 10°C ~40°C (50°F
~104°F). This alerts users that
an incorrect result may occur
if the test continues.

Action: Relocate the meter to a

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

System fault

Action: Replace the

batteries first. If 005
appears again, please
contact your local dealer.

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Test result is higher than
600 mg/dL.

Action: Test again. If the

result is still 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.

Err message.
Not enough sample
was drawn into the test
strip for measurement.

Action: Discard the test
strip and repeat the test.

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Manufacturer:

EPS Bio Technology Corp.

No.8, R&D RD. III, Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan 30077
TEL：[phone] FAX：[phone]

E-mail：[email protected]

Website：http://www.epsbio.com.tw

Reference:

＊ American Diabetes Association: Standards of Medical Care for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus, Diabetes
Care, 25(2002), p.S37

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