User`s Manual - EPS Bio Technology Corp.
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1. i T T gt Date AM on the left side Before Noon Time PM After Noon on the right side AC Control Solution 10 Before Meal PC Alarm After Meal Error Application of blood ds USB connect E gt Battery HAHH PM D ray oo oc 2 Record T Ci jo IM y mg dL mmol L amp E Table of Contents Chapter 1 Understanding Your Meter ccooooocnnnccononcccconcnooccncnnnnnonononnonnnnnnononononnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnos 13 The MDT2 Blood Glucose Meter vor ds 13 The MDT2 Blood Glucose Test Strip and Accessories ooocooccocccccccncconnnnnononnnonnnnnonnnnnonnnonnnnncnnnnncnnnennss 14 ASSTUIAGIBALS OS aosi A nS 15 Setting The Time And Date cccccscccccccssseececeeeceeccesececsesseeecseusceeceuseeesseaseeessuseeessusececsseuseeesssaeseessaaess 16 Using MDT2 Blood Glucose Test Strips cccccoooconcconoconnnconnnnonnnnnonnnnnconnnononcnnonnnnnnnnnnnrnnornnncnnnnnananens 17 Chapter 2 Control Solution Test ooocccccccnccccccccconcnnconononoconononononnnnnnnonononnnnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnininnns 18 Wy RUN A GOAtroOl SOON Test O e a es e acre 18 About THE CONTO SODA roo RIO 19 Running Ay C Ontrol SOMMON Ts a eee eee aes 20 Understanding Control Solution Test Results cccocooccnncccocccncnnoccnnonnncnnnonnnnnnononcnnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnncnnanennnos 22 Chapter 3 Testing Your Blood GIUCOSE coccccccccccccccconcc2. Expiration date on the test strip bottle The test strip is good for six months from the date the bottle is opened or until the expiration date on the bottle whichever comes first Store the test strip bottle and your meter in a cool dry place Store the test strips between 2 C 30 C 36 F 86 F 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 17 Chapter 2 Control Solution Testing Why Run A Control Solution Test We recommend that you run the MDT2 control test because it lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly to give you reliable results You should run the control solution test when You use the MDT2 Blood Glucose Meter for the first time You open a new bottle 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 AN Professional users are instructed to follow federal state and local guidelines 18 About The Control Solution Use only with MDT2 test strips Write the date you opened 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 us
3. of 7 14 30 90 day the meter will turn off in 1 5 minutes automatically 38 Running With Your Computer To Transfer data the meter can be turned on or off 1 Use the USB cable to 2 The meter starts to transfer data 3 When all data are uploaded connect to the meter and to the GlucoManager software from the meter to the PC your computer The meter the meter shows OK and shows J beeps 39 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inserting Batteries The meter uses two CR2032 Lithium Batteries Batteries will normally last for more than 2000 tests Other types of CR2032 Lithium Battery are also acceptable but the capacity of test times may differ Insert the batteries when you first use the meter or replace with new batteries when the LP low power message and the low battery symbol appear on the display Low battery symbol You should reset the time and date again after you replace the batteries CR2032 Lithium Batteries are available at most stores 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 1 The meter won t delete earlier records after you replace batteries li l 2 3 40 Cleaning Your Meter and Lancing Device Caring for your MDT2 SMBG system does not require special cleaning Please keep the meter free of dirt dust bloodstain and water stains Follow these guidelines carefully to help
4. LAA a F yaaa E I 4 Select the desired 5 Pull on the sliding barrel of the 6 Set the lancing device penetration depth lancing device until it clicks and aside until later in the then release test Now the lancing device is ready Do not prick your finger until your meter and strip are prepared A 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 26 Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip 1 Wash your hands with 2 Insert a test strip into the meter in 4 When the blood drop flashes soap and warm water the direction of the arrow and the on the display obtain a drop Rinse and dry thoroughly icon 10 flashes of blood from your fingertip 3 Press P toset 10 w or 5 Gently squeeze your finger to and press OK to confirm assist the flow of blood the setting 27 Apply blood to the edge Do not apply blood on of the test strip top of the test strip 6 Place the lancing device against the tip or side of your finger press the trigger button to activate the lancing device Be sure to get enough Not enough blood blood on strip to make itto on strip to get a test the confirmation window result 7 Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flow of blood This helps you get a blood dr
5. date is shown on the bottle m Do not bend cut or twist the strips m Altitude up to 3 048 meters above sea level has no effect on readings Health Related Information m If you are experiencing dehydration frequent urination low blood pressure shock or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma HHNKC you may get a test result that is lower than what your blood glucose really is If you think you are dehydrated call your doctor right away m If you have followed the steps in the user s manual but still have symptoms that do not seem to match your test results or if you have questions please contact your healthcare provider m Please read your test strip instructions carefully for additional health related information A 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 Explanation of Symbols In vitro diagnostic medical MM E Green Dot Duales System Deutschland GmbH DSD This product meets the requirements of Directive 98 79 EC in vitro diagnostic medical devices Explanation of Symbols continued Discard 6 months 180 days after opening Large LCD screen Hypo alarm Keep away form sunlight 5 seconds result 0 6 u L blood volume Alternative site testing Human factor flow Explanation of Meter Symbols
6. or less after eating When you have just taken insulin After injecting rapid acting insulin two hours or less AST Results E If the blood glucose test result does not match how you feel do a fingertip test to confirm the result again a Do NOT change your treatment just because of an alternative site result do a fingertip test to confirm the result E If you often do not notice when your blood glucose is low do a fingertip test Caution E Talk with your healthcare professional before you test forearm or forearm Do NOT ignore symptoms of high or low blood glucose E Fingertip samples are able to show the rapid change of glucose faster than forearm samples E Do NOT change your treatment just because of a result 30 Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Forearm Please use the clear cap with the lancing device for AST testing QO A A Ac Ada i Tt HEEE a 4 le 1 J J fi J re J A Yol Fi NA i i H 1 This graphic shows where the 2 Massage the puncture areaof 4 Press the trigger button to meter cleared for alternate site forearm for a few seconds activate the lancing device Hold testing 3 Press and hold the device the device against forearm and with a clear adjustable tip increase pressure until the blood against the forearm sample size is sufficient 31 Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Palm 1 Massage the puncture a
7. you get the best performance possible Do Do Not NH Make sure the meter is turned off NW Get any moisture in the test strip slot Gently wipe the meter s surface with a soft NE Spray any cleaning solution directly onto cloth slightly dampened with ethanol the meter 70 75 Put the meter under water or liquid Pour liquid into the meter Cleaning Your Lancing Device E To clean the lancing device wipe it with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent DO NOT places the entire device under water To disinfect the cap after cleaning place it in 70 75 rubbing alcohol for 10 minutes at least once a week Allow the cap to air dry after disinfecting 41 Maintenance And Testing ci BBB PIDA x at INE Ketone mg d Al aa mmol 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 the meter Press and hold power button to see the complete display All the indicators should be clear and look exactly like the picture to the left If not please contact your healthcare provider 42 Screen Messages And Troubleshooting Never make treatment decisions based on an error message If you have any concerns please contact your local dealer Message 00 11 08 00 What it means Humid
8. 2 20 36 7 x 55 7 mm Device dimension H x W x D mm 1 96 x 3 86 x 0 44 49 9 x 98 0 x 11 3 mm Weight 1 66 oz 47 0 grams w o batteries Principles Electrochemical biosensor technology 49 Limitation The test strips are used for fresh capillary whole blood samples ta ah O 8 DO NOT use serum or plasma sample DO NOT use anticoagulant NaF or potassium oxalate for venous sample preparation DO NOT use neonate blood sample Extreme humidity may affect the results A relative humidity greater than 90 may cause incorrect results The system should be used at temperatures between 10 C and 40 C 50 F and 104 F Outside this range the system may get incorrect results DO NOT reuse the test strips The test strips are for single use only Hematocrit The hematocrit between 20 and 60 will not affect the results Hematocrit below 20 may cause higher results Hematocrit above 60 may cause lower results Altitude up to 3 048 meters above sea level has no effect on readings Healthcare Professionals Please note these additional Limitations 1 2 If the patient has the following conditions the result may fails Severe dehydration Severe hypotension low blood pressure Shock Astate of hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state with or without ketosis Lipemic samples Cholesterol level up to 500 mg dL 12 92 mmol L and triglycerides up to 3 000 mg dL 33 6mmol L do not affect the results Gross
9. Cleaning Your Meter and Lancing DeviCe oooocccccccoccnccnoccnnccnoncnnnnnnnnononnnnnnnonnnrcnnonnnrnnnrnrnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnanennnnnns 41 Maintenance And Testing arar 42 Screen Messages And Troubleshooting oooccccccocccnccnncnnnccnoncnnnnnnncononnncnnnnnnnrrnnonnnrnnnnnanrnnnnnnrnnrrnnnrinnonnneos 43 Chapter 6 Technical Information icici as 49 o A E esse as Shae aaah 49 IT gals dle tal 50 PSV ICS IIMONMALIOM vs 5 2295 2 a ol a mes cuenta o 52 IN UI cece aera ER PE EE 5 II aaa CN 52 Chapter 1 Understanding Your Meter The MDT2 Blood Glucose Meter Battery Door Display Flip open the Sh Its Eq battery door by messages and results stored in memory pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow Left Button Press to enter memory adjust setting and scroll through results Right OK Button Press to enter memories adjust setting and scroll through results Test Strip Slot Insert test strip here 13 The MDT2 Blood Glucose Test Strip and Accessories Blood Glucose Test Strip Test Strip Bottle Lancing Device Control Solution Bottle A Sleeve B Hub Trigger 91 085212008 button AST Lancing Device Cap i Carrier E 1 1LI Blood collection area Reaction area Expiration Hand hold area Date Strip insert direction Electrode Adjustable tip Moo 14 Inserting Batteries 1 Open the battery door on the back of the meter by pushing the tab
10. Lithium Battery x 2 ct e Test Strip Instructions e Lancet x 10 ct e Self Test Log Book e Lancing device e Normal Control Solution e AST Lancing Device Cap e Control Solution Instructions e Carrying Case Optional Accessories e Low Control Solution e High Control Solution A N 1 Normal control solution is included with the system 2 Low and High control solutions are available For purchase please contact your healthcare provider 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 the lancing device for your comfort Do you need Help If you have questions or need assistance please contact your healthcare provider Although the MDT2 SMBG System is easy to use you may need to consult with 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 MDT2 blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary blood from fingertip palm and forearm The meter is for in vitro diagnostic use ONLY for testing outside the body It should not be used to diagnose or screen for diabetes MD
11. MDT2 Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System User s Manual i Please read this User s Manual thoroughly before using your blood glucose meter Dear MDT2 SMBG System Owner Thank you for using the MDT2 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 before you begin testing This manual provides you and your diabetes care team with important information and step by step direction to use the MDT2 Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System To start testing quickly you can also refer to the Quick Reference Guide Thanks again for choosing the MDT2 SMBG System Intended Use The MDT2 Self Monitoring Blood Glucose Test System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in venous whole blood or fresh capillary whole blood from fingertips palm and forearm Testing is done outside the body In Vitro diagnostic use It is indicated for self testing over the counter OTC by persons with diabetes or in clinical settings by healthcare professionals as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control Standard Accessories Your new MDT2 Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of glucose in your blood The system includes e Blood Glucose Meter e User s Manual e Test Strip x 10 ct e Quick Reference Guide e CR2032
12. T2 blood glucose meter can only be used with MDT2 Blood Glucose Test Strips Other test strips will give inaccurate results Testing is not valid for neonatal blood specimens 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 Always keep the meter clean and store it in a safe place Protect the meter from direct sunlight to ensure a longer lifespan 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 Incorrect results may occur when performing the test If you believe you are not feeling well please contact your healthcare professional Remove batteries if the meter will not be used for one month or more m Please dispose device according to the local rule of the disposition of electronic device accessory waste m Warning for potential biohazard Healthcare professionals using this system on multiple patients should be aware that all products or objects that come in contact with human blood even after cleaning should be handled as if capable of transmitting a viral disease Consult with your healthcare professional before testing on your palm or forearm m Do not touch the strips with wet hands m Do not use expired strips the expiration
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14. e a control solution that is past the expiration date The control solution can stain clothing If you spill it wash your clothes with soap and water 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 between 2 C 30 C 36 F 86 F Do not freeze If you would like to purchase MDT2 Control Solutions please contact your healthcare provider 19 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 1 Put a test strip into the meter in 2 Press B to set the mode of 4 Remove the contro solution bottle the direction of the arrow and control solution eae wipe the tip of the bottle the icon of 10 shows itself Press OK to confirm the setting E ES SUS A N If you do not choose CtL the test results will be included in the memory of blood test 20 00 11 DeUe A Em y Eur 095212008 2020 08 mee 29 57 mg dl 100 135 mg dl 311 422 mg ot Eos vo O x 5 Squeeze the bottle until a tiny 8 When the icon of shows the 11 Remove the test strip and drop forms at the tip of the meter beeps you have enough throw it away after you have control solution cap control solution for the test compared the reading to the 6 Touch the drop to the Blood 9 The meter starts to count down fr
15. ide 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 What to do Relocate the meter to a location with temperature between 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F Relocate the meter to a location with temperature between 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F 46 Message What it means 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 Volume detector error The volume of blood or control solution is NOT enough What to do Re check your glucose level If the result appears again obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional without delay Repeat the test with a new strip If Err appears again please contact your local dealer 47 Message What it means Reset the meter The Resetting button No result in memory The meter doesnt run any test yet What to do The Resetting button is on the back side of the meter Press the button for 3 seconds to get back to the initial status You can still perform a blood glucose test and get an accurate test result 48 Chapter 6 Technical Information Specifications Brand name Range 20 630 mg dL 1 1 35 0 mmol L Test time Memory sets eee Storage and transportation condition Relative Humidity ee Hematocrit Hct Power Battery life Display dimension 1 44 x
16. ified Used strips The meter has detected a problem with the test strip Low power The meter batteries do not have enough power to perform a test What to do Repeat the test with a new strip Refer to pages 27 28 for information on sample application Replace the new batteries 43 Message What it means Memory Error System error There may be a problem with the meter What to do Replace the batteries first If ERROR 005 appears again please contact your local dealer Replace the batteries first Refer to pages 15 and 40 If this error message appears again please contact your local dealer 44 Message What it means Test result is higher than 630 mg dL 33 3 mmol L The test result is lower than 20 mg dL 1 1 mmol L What to do Re check your glucose level If the result is HI again obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional without delay 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 45 Message What it means 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 The Lt and thermometer icon appears Temperature is too low outs
17. 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 15 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 08 11 08 02 maldL AN 1 After inserting batteries the meter turns on automatically q 2 The last 2 digits of the year flash 3 Repeat step 2 to set the date 4 The icon of flashes on at the center of the display and time The flashing field is the display The meter is Press to adjust the year and the one you are currently ready to run the test Press OK to confirm the setting setting 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 Using MDT2 Blood Glucose Test Strip Use only with MDT2 Blood Glucose Meter 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 m After you take a test strip out of the bottle tightly close the bottle immediately This keeps the test strips dry Use the test strip within three minutes after you take it out of the bottle The strip is for single use only Do not reuse it Record the date you open the test strip bottle Be sure to check the
18. ly lipemic patient samples have not been tested and are not recommended for testing with MDT2 Glucose Meter 50 3 Critically ill patients should not be tested with MDT2 glucose meters 4 DO NOT use during xylose absorption testing Xylose in the blood will interfere Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System 5 Interfering Substances depend on the concentration The below substances up to the test concentration will not affect the test results Glucose Level 80 mg dL 250 mg dL 500 mg dL 4 4 mmol L 13 9 mmol L 27 8 mmol L Concentrations of the interferant tested Ascorbic Acid 4 mg dL 0 26mmol L 10 89 1 76 4 55 Ibuprofen 50 mg dL 2 43mmol L 3 10 2 88 4 62 Uric acid 8 mg dL 0 48mmol L Xylose 4 mg dL 0 27mmol L 5 12 1 64 4 44 51 Device Information MDT2 SMBG System MDT2 Blood Glucose Test Strips MDT2 Blood Glucose Meter MDT2 Low Control Solution MDT2 Normal Control Solution MDT2 High Control Solution REP Obelis s a Boulevard G n ral Wahis 53 B 1030 Brussels Belgium TEL 32 2 732 59 54 FAX 32 2 732 60 03 E mail mail obelis net Manufacturer EPS BIO TECHNOLOGY CORP mw No 8 R amp D RD Ill Hsinchu Science Park Hsinchu Taiwan 30077 TEL 886 3 6686868 FAX 886 3 6686866 E mail info epsbio com tw Website http www epsbio com Warranty C 0537 EPS warrants the original purchaser for a period of 3 years from the date of purchase This means during the war
19. mptoms of symptoms of high blood glucose contact low blood glucose contact your healthcare your healthcare professional instantly professional instantly m Ifthe result does not match how you feel m Ifthe result does not match how you feel follow the steps under Unusual Test follow the steps under Unusual Test Results Results 35 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 office for a blood glucose test The results will probably not match even if you are fasting This is typically not a problem with your meter it just means that time has elapsed and your blood glucose has changed 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 yourself 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 MDT2 blood glucose meter and that blood glucose meters for self testing generally read somewhat 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 36 Chapter 4 Meter Memory Setup Memor
20. ntrol test with properly stored strips If no this will humidify strips inside Replace the test strips You can use the control solutions to verify the meter s functions If yes replace with a new control solution to check the performance of SMBG system If no repeat the control test with properly stored strips or control solutions Read Chapter 2 Control Solution Testing and test again Stop using the meter if you continue to obtain the inaccurate results 23 Chapter 3 Testing Your Blood Glucose Using The Lancing Device E The best depth setting is the lowest number that draws enough blood for a test Try different settings to find the one that s right for you E Please do not share your lancing device with anyone And always use a new sterile lancet Lancets are for one time use only A Used test strips and lancets are considered bio hazardous waste in accordance with 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 24 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 3 Recap the front cap device firmly then twist off the AN protective cover Lancets are for use only and a new sterile lancet should be used each time you perform a test 25
21. om range printed on the test strip collection area at the end of 5 seconds and will show the results bottle the test strip A result appears on the display 7 Do not put control solution on 10 Don t remove the test strip yet top of the test strip Check if the reading falls within the range printed on the test strip bottle 21 Understanding Control Solution Test Results The label on your test strip bottle 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 When the control solution result is inside the range on the test strip bottle your test strips and your meter are working properly If your control solution result is not inside the acceptable range printed on your test strip bottle here are some things you can do to solve the problem A Control Solution values will be included in the memory and averages Refer to the section Viewing amp Deleting Test Results to delete the control solution values before averaging your test results 22 Troubleshooting Checks Was the test strip exposed to open air for a long period of time Was the test strip bottle capped tightly Was the meter functioning well Is the control solution expired or contaminated Were test strips and control solutions stored in cool dry places Did you follow the testing steps properly Action If yes repeat the co
22. op 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 28 Alternative Site Testing AST Understanding Alternative Site Testing What is AST What is the advantage of AST Besides the fingertip you can test the palm or You have the option of testing other places on forearm your body besides the fingertip Consult your health care professional before you begin using the palm or forearm for testing Blood glucose test results obtained from your palm and forearm may differ significantly from fingertip samples We strongly recommend that you Do AST ONLY in the following intervals E In a pre meal or fasting state more than 2 hours since the last meal E Two hours or more after taking insulin E Two hours or more after exercise Do NOT use AST if E You think your blood glucose is low You are unaware of hypoglycemia Your AST results do not match the way you feel You are testing for hyperglycemia Your routine glucose results are often fluctuating 29 Fingertip test only E If sick If blood glucose is low After exercising Two hours
23. ranty 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 92 Lancing Device Meets the requirements of MDD 93 42 EEC Manufacturer Global Medical Market Consultants GMMC Room No 1112 Ace Tower 9th Bldg 345 30 Kasan Dong Kumchon Ku Seoul Korea zip 153 782 Tel 82 2 2104 0470 Fax 82 2 2104 0472 E mail erin gmmc inc com Lancet Meets the requirements of MDD 93 42 EEC Manufacturer DongBang Acupuncture Inc 3 3 Kurying ri Ungcheun eup Boryeong city Chungnam Korea TEL 82 41 933 7785 FAX 82 41 934 5715 E mail erin gmmc inc com P N 71800300B_0028B_02 53
24. rea of 2 Press and hold the device 3 Press the trigger button to palm for a few seconds with a clear adjustable tip activate the lancing device against the palm 4 Hold the device against palm and increase pressure until the blood sample size is sufficient A 1 Check with your healthcare professional before testing sites other that the fingertip 2 Please do NOT use the first drop of blood sample 32 Discarding Used Lancets 1 Unscrew and remove the 2 Without touching the used 3 Pointing the lancing device cap lancet stick the lancet tip toward a container for sharp or into its protective cover biohazard material slide the ejection button up to release the covered lancet into the container 33 Understanding Your Test Results The MDT2 Blood Glucose test strips are plasma referenced and calibrated for easier comparison to lab results The American Diabetes Association recommends a post meal glucose level of less than 140 mg dL 7 8 mmol L and a pre meal glucose of less than 100 mg dL 5 6 mmol L American Diabetes Association Diagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus m Position Statement Diabetes Care 34 Supp 1 S66 2011 Unusual Test Results If your test result doesn t match the way you feel please follow these steps 1 Run a control solution test Chapter 2 Control Solution Testing 2 Repeat a blood glucose test Chapter 3 Testing Your Blood glucose 3 If your test results still don t
25. reflect the way you feel call your doctor immediately A N 1 Extremely high humidity may affect the test results A relative humidity greater than 90 may cause inaccurate results 2 Hematocrit below 20 may cause higher results Hematocrit above 60 may cause lower results 3 Some studies have shown that electromagnetic fields may affect results Do not test near an operating microwave oven 34 Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose Being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose can help you understand your test results and decide what to do if they seem unusual Here are the most common symptoms Greater than 240 mg dL 13 33 mmol L Below 60 mg dL 3 33 mmol L What It Means What It Means The test result is higher than reference normal The test result is lower than reference normal range 70 130 mg dL or 3 89 7 22 mmol L range 70 130 mg dL or 3 89 7 22 mmol L Symptoms Symptoms Fatigue increased appetite or thirst frequent Sweating trembling blurred vision rapid urination blurred vision headache general heartbeat tingling or numbness around mouth aching or vomiting or fingertips What to Do What to Do E If you are experiencing any of these EH If you are experiencing any of these symptoms test your blood glucose symptoms test your blood glucose m Ifthe result displayed is greater than 240 Ifthe result displayed is below 60 mg dL mg dL 13 33 mmol L and you have 3 33 mmol L and you have sy
26. y 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 correct time and date set in the meter 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 480 results are in memory adding a new result causes the oldest one to be deleted 4 Control Solution values will be included in the memory and averages Refer to the section Viewing amp Deleting Test Results to delete the control solution values before averaging your test results mb 3 Viewing amp Deleting Test Results A 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 3 To delete a test result press P and OK for 3 seconds together and display shows dEL 1 Press OK and then B gt to review 2 Press OK to review all 4 Press OK to delete the test result The AC 8 PC average values of 30 days results in order from display shows OK ander 1 ad The average records of 480 to 001 5 Press gt to cancel the delete and val
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