EPS Bio Technology EME Quick Reference Manual

EME

Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System

Quick Reference Guide

Note：
Single -User meter only and Single -use lancets only.

A new, sterile lancet should be used each time you perform a test. The Meter, Lancing device and
Lancets are NOT to be shared between users. Sharing meter and lancing device and lancets may
transmit bloodborne pathogens, such as viral hepatitis.

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Intended Use:

The EME Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person
and should not be shared

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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.

3. Put the battery door back in

place and snap it closed.
The meter turns on
automatically.

2. Insert two batteries and the

meter beeps.

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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.

3. Repeat step 2 to set the date and

time. The flashing field is the one
you are currently setting. (A= AM,
P= PM)

1. Press  (right button) to

turn the meter on.

2. The display shows the last

2-digit of the year that flashes at
the right top of display as well.
Press  (left button) to adjust
the year and press  (right
button) to confirm the setting.

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Running a Control Solution Test

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

1. Put a test trip into the

meter as the direction
of the arrow on the test
strip. The meter turns
on.

3. The icons and

show themselves.

2. Press  (left button) to set (AC), (PC)
or CS Mode, then press  (right button) to
confirm the setting.

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4. Place the meter on a flat

surface, like a table.

5. Remove the control solution

bottle cap and wipe the tip
of the bottle with a tissue.

6. Squeeze the bottle until a

tiny drop forms at the tip of
the bottle.

7. Touch the drop at the tip of the
test strip.

8. The meter starts to count down
from 5 seconds and then
shows the test result.

9. Do not remove the test strip

yet. Check if the reading
falls within the range printed
on the test strip bottle.

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10. Push the Strip Ejector to
remove the test strip.

11. Throw the test strip 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.

3. Recap the front cap.

Note:
Lancets are for single use only and a new, sterile lancet should be used each time you perform a

test

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Note: 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. Sharing lancing devices

and lancets may transmit blood borne pathogens, such as viral hepatitis.

6. Set the lancing device aside

until later in the test.

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.

4. Select the desired penetration

depth.

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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 dr

y

thoroughly.

Note: You can also turn on the meter by inserting a test strip.

2. Put a test strip into the meter in

the direction of the arrow. The
meter turns on automatically.

3. Press  (left button) to set

(AC) or (PC)

Mode, then press  (right
button) to confirm the setting.

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5. Hold the lancing device firmly

against the side of your finger.
Press the trigger button. Then
remove the lancing device
from your finger.

6. Gently squeeze and/or massage

your fingertip until a round drop
of blood on your fingertip.

7. Wipe away the first drop with a

tissue and use the second drop.

Note: 1. please make sure to apply blood when the blood drop appears on the display.

4. The icons and

show themselves.

When the blood drop flashes

on the display, then use the
lancing device.

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8. 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 in
the strip’s confirmation window.

9. The meter starts to count

down from 5 seconds and
then shows the test result.

10. Push the Strip Ejector to remove
the test strip.

11. Throw it away after you have
compared the reading to the range
printed on the test strip bottle.

Note: For the most accurate readings, please use the second

dro

p

of blood.

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2. Press and hold the device with

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.

4. Wipe away the first drop with a
tissue and use the second drop.

1. Massage the puncture

area of forearm for a
few seconds.

Running a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Palm or Forearm

Please use the clear cap with the lancing device for AST testing

Note: 1. Check with your healthcare professional before

test other sites than fingertip.

2. Please do NOT use the first drop of blood sample.

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Discarding Used Lancets

1. Unscrew and remove the

adjustable cap.

2. Without touching the used

lancet, stick the lancet tip into
its protective cover.

3. Discard used disposable

lancets into an appropriate
sharps or biohazard container.

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Viewing Test Results

The meter provides 7, 14, 30 and 90 days averaging to help track your blood glucose trend soundlessly.

1. Press  until turning the meter on.

2. Press  to view the latest test result.

3. All results are shown in turn from

records of M480 to M001.

4. Press to view averages of 30day-

AC/PC and 7/ 14/ 30/ 90 days.

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Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Meter and Lancing Device

Choosing the disinfectant

The recommended EPA-registered disinfected product is as follow:

PDI® Super SANI-CLOTH® Germicidal disposable wipe (EPA Reg. No.:9480-4)

Super Sani-Cloth germicidal wipe contains active ingredients: n-Alkyl (60% C14, 30%C16, 5%C12, 5%C18)
dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides and n-Alkyl (68%C

12, 32%C14) dimethyl ethylbenzyl ammonium

chlorides and they have been shown to be safe for use with the EME meter, but any other disinfectant product
with the EPA registration number may be used on this device.
Please find the Super Sani-Cloth germicidal wipe in any pharmaceutical store or purchase on the PDI website:
http://www.pdipdi.com/healthcare/surface_disinfect.aspx

Cleaning and Disinfection Instruction

Please keep the meter and lancing device free of dirt, dust, bloodstain, and water stains. EME blood glucose
meter and lancing device should be used only on one patient and not shared. Follow these guidelines carefully
to clean your meter

After every use (for up to 9 times a day), follow the cleaning instruction to prevent the growth of any

microorganism and also to help improving the effectiveness of disinfection. Then follow disinfection
instruction once per week which could effectively kill blood borne pathogens, such as viral hepatitis and
prevent cross-contamination. Therefore, if the meter and lancing device are being operated by a second
person who is providing testing assistance to the user, the meter and lancing device should be disinfected
prior to use by the second person.

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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 all the surface of the meter, including the

strip port and other connection port. Unfold a clean wipe and thoroughly wet all the surface of the lancing
device, including cap or AST cap if used. Treated area must remain visibly wet for a full 2 minutes. Let the
devices air dry for 0.5 minute. Do disinfection once per week.

Physical Appearance check of the meter after each cleaning or disinfection

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 during cleaning and

disinfection.

 Keep the test strip vials tightly closed when performing the

cleaning and disinfection procedures because the fumes
from the disinfectant may affect the performance of the strip

 After cleaning or disinfection, please perform the physical

appearance and performance check of devices. Please

follow the instruction on the page 17 to 19.

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Check item Accept Result

Is it clear to see through the transparency part, like display? Yes

Is there NO erosion happened on the strip slot or other parts? Yes

Is the labeling on the meter legible? Yes

Action: If any of the results is “No” the user should call the Customer Care Service toll-free at

866-994-3345(Eastern Time, Mon - Fri 9:00AM ~ 5:00PM) for assistance.

Performance check of the meter

Steps Check item

Accept

Result

After each cleaning

Is the meter powered on? Yes 1. Press and hold left

button for 3 sec.

Did the meter beep? Yes

Is the testing result correctly stored in the memory? Yes 2. Press and release right

button.

Can the result be clearly read? Yes

After each disinfection

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1. Insert test strip Is the meter powered on? Yes

Any reading? Yes 2. Apply Level 2 control

solution

Is the reading within control range? Yes

3. Remove test strip Is the meter powered off? Yes
Is the meter powered on? Yes 4. Press and hold left

button for 3 sec.

Did the meter beep? Yes

Is the testing result correctly stored in the memory? Yes 5. Press and release right

button.

Can the result be clearly read? Yes

Action: If any of the results is “No”, stop using the device. Please call the Customer Care Service toll-free

at 866-994-3345 (Eastern Time, Mon - Fri 9:00AM ~ 5:00PM) for replacement with a new meter.

Physical Appearance check of the lancing device after each cleaning or disinfection

Check item Accept Result

Is there NO erosion happened on any parts? Yes
Action: If any of the results is “No” the user should call the Customer Care Service toll-free at

866-994-3345 (Eastern Time, Mon - Fri 9:00AM ~ 5:00PM) for assistance.

Performance check of the Lancing device

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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. Can the lancet be fired? Yes

After each disinfection

1. Install the lancet on the lancet holder. Can the lancet be fixed on the lancet holder? Yes

2. Cap the AST cap to the lancing device. Can the AST cap be screwed on the lancing

device?

Yes

Can the cap be screwed on the lancing device? Yes 3. Remove the AST cap. Recap the normal

cap to the lancing device.

Can the penetration depth ring be adjusted? Yes

4. Pull on the sliding barrel and then

release.

Can the lancing device click? Yes

5. Press trigger button. Can the lancet be fired? Yes

Action: If any of the results is “No”, please call the Customer Care Service toll-free at

866-994-3345(Eastern Time, Mon - Fri 9:00AM ~ 5:00PM) for replacement with a new device.

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Screen Messages and Troubleshooting

Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, please call the
Customer Care Service toll-free at 866-994-3345 (Eastern Time, Mon - Fri 9:00AM ~ 5:00PM).

Low power

Action: Replace with new
batteries.

System fault

Action: Replace the batteries first. If

ERROR 001 appears again, please
call the Customer Care Service
toll-free at 866-994-3345 (Eastern
Time, Mon - Fri 9:00AM ~ 5:00PM).
During non-service hours, please
contact your local dealer.

Humidified/Used strips

Action: Replace with a
new strip.

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Test result is higher than 600
mg/dL.

Action: Test again. If the result is

still the same, try a control
solution test and if the control

solution test falls within the
correct range, please call your
health care provider.

System fault

Action: Replace the

batteries first. If Err
appears again, please call
the Customer Care
Service toll-free at
866-994-3345 (Eastern
Time, Mon - Fri 9:00AM ~
5:00PM). During
non-service hours, please
contact your local dealer.

The test result is lower than 20
mg/dL.

Action: Test again. If the result is

still the same, try a control solution
test and if the control solution test

falls within the correct range,
please call your health care
provider.

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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).

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, outside the required range
of 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F).

Action: Relocate the meter to a
location with temperature
between

10°C - 40°C (50°F -

104°F).

“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

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.

Please read EME User’s Manual before operation. If you have any questions and/or need assistance, please
contact us as follows:

Within the USA, call toll-free: 866-994-3345 (Eastern Time, Mon - Fri 9:00AM ~ 5:00PM). During non-service
hours, please contact your healthcare provider.
Outside the USA, call your authorized representative or write to:

Customer Service E-mail: [email protected]

P/N: 71800280A Rev.X01