EPS Bio Technology MDT2 Quick Reference Manual

MDT2
Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System
Quick Reference Guide
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Inserting Batteries
1. Open the battery door on the
back of the meter by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert two batteries. The meter will beep to confirm the batteries are inserted correctly.
3. Put the battery door back in place and snap it closed.
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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 intend to use the meter memory.
The unit of blood glucose meter is set at mg/dL or mmol/L. If the display shows the wrong unit, please contact your local dealer for repair.
3. Repeat step 2 to set the date
and time. The flashing field is the one you are currently setting.
1. After inserting batteries, the meter turns on automatically.
2. The last 2-digits of the year flash at the center of the display. Press to adjust the year and Press OK to confirm the setting.
4. The icon of flashes on the display. The meter is ready to run the test.
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Running A Control Solution Test
You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution.
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.
If you do not choose “CtL”, the test results will be included in the memory of blood test.
1. Put a test strip into the meter in
the direction of the arrow and the icon of
shows itself.
2. Press
to set the mode of
control solution ”.
Press OK to confirm the setting.
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5. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip of the control solution cap.
6. Touch the drop to the Blood collection area at the end of the test strip.
7. Do not put control solution on top of the test strip.
11. Remove the test strip and
throw it away after you have compared the reading to the range printed on the test strip bottle.
8. When the icon of shows, the meter beeps, you have enough control solution for the test.
9. The meter starts to count down from 5 seconds and will show the results. A result appears on the display.
10. Don’t remove the test strip yet. Check if the reading falls within the ran
ge p
rinted 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.
Lancets are for use only and a new, sterile lancet should be used each time you perform a test.
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4. Select the desired penetration depth.
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 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.
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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.
4. When the blood drop flashes on the display, obtain a drop of blood from your fingertip.
5. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flow of blood.
2. Insert a test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrow and the
icon flashes.
3. Press
to set , or
and press OK to confirm
the setting.
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6. Place the lancing device against the tip or side of your finger; press the trigger button to activate the lancing device.
7. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flow of blood. This helps you get a blood drop.
Touch the blood 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.
8. When the icon of shows, the meter beeps, sufficient blood is applied to the strip’s reaction zone.
9. The meter starts to count down from 5 seconds.
10. A result will appear on the
display afterwards.
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.
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1. This graphic shows where the
meter cleared for alternate site testing.
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.
4. Press the trigger button to activate the lancing device. Hold the device against forearm and increase pressure until the blood sample size is sufficient.
Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm
Please use the clear cap with the lancing device for AST testing.
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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 Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm
1. Check with your healthcare professional before testing sites other that the fingertip.
2. Please do NOT use the first drop of blood sample.
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Discarding Used Lancets
1. Unscrew and remove the
cap.
3. Pointing the lancing device
toward a container for sharp or biohazard material, slide the ejection button up to release the covered lancet into the container.
2. Without touching the used
lancet, stick the lancet tip into its protective cover.
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Viewing & Deleting Test Results
You can review them at any time without inserting a test strip. The display flashes the icon of . Each review requires the user to go back to the main screen (testing mode) by pressing OK for 2 seconds.
1. Press OK and then
to review
AC & PC average values of 30-days under
and . The average
value of 7/14/30/90-day.
2. Press O
K
to review all results in order from records of 480 to 001.
3. To delete a test result, press
and
OK for 3 seconds together and display shows “dEL”.
4. Press OK to delete the test result. The display shows OK.
5. Press
to cancel the delete and
the meter will turn off in 1.5 minutes automatically.
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Running With Your Computer
To Transfer data, the meter can be turned on or off.
2. The meter starts to transfer data to the GlucoManager
TM
software.
3. W hen all data are uploaded from the meter to the PC, the meter shows “OK” and beeps.
1. Use the USB cable to connect to the meter and your computer. The meter shows ” “.
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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.
Message
What it means? What to do?
Humidified / Used strips
The meter has detected a problem with the test strip.
Repeat the test with a new strip.
Refer to pages 8-9 for information on sample application.
Low power
The meter batteries do not have enough power to perform a test.
Replace the new batteries.
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Message What it means? What to do?
Memory Error
Replace the batteries first.
If ERROR 005 appears again, please contact your local dealer.
System error
There may be a problem with the meter.
Replace the batteries first.
Refer to pages 2. If this error message appears again, please contact your local dealer.
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Message What it means? What to do?
Test result is higher than 630 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L).
Re-check your glucose level.
If the result is HI again, obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional without delay.
The test result is lower than 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L).
This may require immediate treatment according to your healthcare professional’s recommendations. Although this message could be due to a test error, it is safer to treat first and then do another test.
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Message What it means? What to do?
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.
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). This alerts users that an incorrect result may occur if the test continues.
Relocate the meter to a location with temperature between 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F).
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Message What it means? What to do?
The test result is more than or equal to 251 mg/dL.
The function of Ketone detector doesn’t apply to the mode of control solution.
Re-check your glucose level.
If the result appears again, obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional without delay.
Volume detector error
The volume of blood or control solution is NOT enough.
Repeat the test with a new strip.
If Err appears again, please contact your local dealer.
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Message What it means? What to do?
Reset the meter
The Resetting button is on the back side of the meter. Press the button for 3 seconds to get back to the initial status.
No result in memory
The meter doesn’t run any test yet.
You can still perform a blood glucose test and get an accurate test result.
The Resetting button
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Manufacturer:
EPS BIO TECHNOLOGY CORP.
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E-mailinfo@epsbio.com.tw
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