Easy Touch ET-201 User manual

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Table of Contents
What the EasyTouch®GCU system is for.............................................................................3
Important Information...........................................................................................................4
Items in the Package................................................................................................................6
Items that Need to be Purchased Separately..........................................................................7
Getting to Know the EasyTouch®GCU Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid
Multi-Function Monitoring System..........................................................................................8
Test Strips............................................................................................................................9
Setting Up Your EasyTouch®GCU Multi-Function Monitoring System..............................10
Setting Date and Time........................................................................................................10
Checking the Unit of Measurement....................................................................................10
Installing Batteries...................................................................................................11
Using the Check Strip to Check the Meter..........................................................................12
Control Check with Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid Control Solution................................13
When to Run a Control Check with Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid Control Solution...........13
Items You Need..................................................................................................................13
Steps for Running a Glucose Control Check......................................................................14
Steps for Running a Cholesterol Control Check.................................................................16
Steps for Running a Uric Acid Control Check.....................................................................18
How to Read the Label on the Test Strip Vial....................................................................19
Analyzing Your Control Results..........................................................................................20

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Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid Testing......................................................................21
Items You Need..................................................................................................................21
Preparing the Puncturer (Lancing Device).........................................................................21
Structure of Puncturer and Lancet.....................................................................................22
Steps for Using the Puncturer............................................................................................23
Testing Your Blood Glucose Level......................................................................................24
Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results...............................................................26
Testing Your Blood Cholesterol Level.................................................................................27
Understanding Your Blood Cholesterol Test Results..........................................................29
Testing Your Blood UricAcid Level.....................................................................................30
Understanding Your Blood Uric Acid Test Results..............................................................32
Using the Meter Memory........................................................................................................33
Reviewing Stored Glucose Test Results.......................................................................33
Reviewing Stored Cholesterol Test Results..................................................................34
Reviewing Stored Uric Acid Test Results......................................................................35
Deleting the Stored Memory of Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/UricAcid Test Results..............35
Taking Care of Your Meter......................................................................................................36
Maintaining the Meter.........................................................................................................36
Replacing the Batteries..................................................................................................36
Cleaning the Meter.............................................................................................................37
Troubleshooting Guide..........................................................................................................37
Specications........................................................................................................................41
Customer Service.................................................................................................................43
Labeling and Information.......................................................................................................44

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What the EasyTouch®GCU system is for
●The self-testing EasyTouch® GCU Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid Multi-
Function Monitoring System is designed for in vitro diagnostic use only (external
use only). The system is for healthcare professionals and persons with diabetes,
hypercholesterolemia, or hyperuricemia to quantitatively measure glucose, cholesterol,
and uric acid values in fresh capillary whole blood from a nger stick. Frequent
monitoring of whole blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid is an adjunct to the care
of persons with diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and hyperuricemia. Simply apply a
drop of blood to the test strip, and the test result will be displayed on the screen in 6
seconds for glucose, 150 seconds for cholesterol, and 6 seconds for uric acid.
●The EasyTouch®GCU System is suitable for diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and
hyperuricemia management at home or professional use.
●The EasyTouch®GCU Meter can only be used with EasyTouch®II Blood Glucose
Test Strips, EasyTouch® Blood Cholesterol Test Strips, and EasyTouch®II Blood Uric
Acid Test Strips. The use of any other test strips may give incorrect results.
●Before using the products to test your blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid levels,
read all the instructions carefully. It includes all the information you need to know in
order to get the accurate blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid readings.
●Do not change your medical plan without a doctor’s approval. The EasyTouch®GCU
system should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, and
hyperuricemia or for testing newborns.

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Important Information
● The following compounds in the blood at the given concentrations or higher can cause
elevated results on each given test.
Compound Glucose Cholesterol Uric Acid
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) >150 mg/dL >5 mg/dL >10 mg/dL
Amiloride >20 mg/dL X X
Acetaminophen >8 mg/dL >15 mg/dL >2 mg/dL
L-Dopa >20 mg/dL >1.25 mg/dL >20 mg/dL
Dopamine >20 mg/dL >3 mg/dL >5mg/dL
Methyl-Dopa >4 mg/dL >5 mg/dL >0.3 mg/dL
Galactose >400 mg/dL X X
Uric Acid >10.5 mg/dL X X
Xylose >50 mg/dL X X
Bilirubin X >20 mg/dL >40 mg/dL
Creatinine X >20 mg/dL >30 mg/dL
Glibenclamide X >10 mg/dL >10 mg/dL
Ketoprofen X X >300 mg/dL
Hematocrit <30%, >55% <30%, >55% <30%, >55%

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●Lipaemic samples, such as those with cholesterol up to 500 mg/dL or triglycerides up to 3000
mg/dL, have not been tested and are not recommended for testing
with the EasyTouch®
GCU System.
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Hematocrit levels, that is, the percentage of red blood cells in your blood, below 30% and
higher than 55% was found to cause a higher or lower reading, respectively. No significant
effect on the reading was found for hematocrit in blood samples between 30% and 55%.
●The monitoring system will not work properly at altitudes greater than 8,000 feet (2,438
meters) above sea level.
●The system is designed to use at temperatures between 14°C and 40°C (57.2°F and
104°F) and between 20 and 85% relative humidity. If you use the system outside the
proposed conditions, it can give false results.
●Be sure to store the test strips between 4°C and 30°C (40°F and 86°F) and avoid
direct sunlight.
●Be sure to follow your local regulations for proper disposal of used test strips and
lancets.
●Do not use this meter in a dry environment, especially if synthetic materials are
present. Synthetic clothes, carpets, etc., may cause damaging static discharges in a
dry environment.
●Do not use this meter near cellular or cordless telephones, walkie talkies, garage
door openers, radio transmitters, or other electrical or electronical equipment that are
sources of electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the proper operation
of the meter.

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Items in the Package
EasyTouch®GCU Meter EasyTouch®GCU User’s Manual
Puncturer (lancing device) Log Book
Lancets Check Strip
Pouch Two AAA Batteries
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Items that Need to be Purchased Separately
Test Strip (comes with a code key)
Control Solution
EasyTouch® II
Blood Glucose Test Strips EasyTouch® Cholesterol Test Strips EasyTouch® II Uric Acid Test Strips
EasyTouch® II
Glucose Control Solution (3 ml) EasyTouch®Cholesterol Control Solution (1 ml) EasyTouch® II Uric Acid Control Solution (3 ml)
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Battery Compartment
Code Key Slot
Battery Cover
Unit-Changing Switch
(To Switch between mg/dL and
mmol/L (μmol/L))
Getting to Know the EasyTouch®GCU Blood Glucose/Cholesterol/UricAcid
Multi-Function Monitoring System

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EasyTouch®II
Blood Glucose Test Strips EasyTouch® Cholesterol Test Strips EasyTouch®II Uric Acid Test Strips
Sample target area
Contact bars (lnsert this
end to test strip slot
on the meter)
Strip handle
(You may touch here)
Sample target area
Target area
(You must ll the whole
area with blood)
(You may apply your blood
on either side of the sample
target area.)
UA
Contact bars (lnsert this
end to test strip slot
on the meter)
Strip handle
(You may touch here)
Sample target area
Target area
(You must ll the whole
area with blood)
Test Strips
15 L
µ
CHOL
Contact bars (lnsert this
end to test strip slot
on the meter)
Strip handle
(You may touch here)
Sample target area
Target area
(You must ll the whole
area with blood)

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Setting Up Your EasyTouch®GCU Multi-Function Monitoring System
Setting Date and Time
NOTE:
Every time you insert batteries into the meter, it will enter setting mode automatically.
Set the correct time and date before you begin testing.
1. The meter will automatically enter the setting mode after you install the batteries.
2. Press “S” button to obtain the correct month.
3. Press “M” button to conrm the above setting and shift to the day setting.
4. Repeat the same steps to set the hour and minute.
5. When you nish setting, the meter will turn off automatically.
Checking the Unit of Measurement
Before you get started…
EasyTouch®GCU meter can measure your blood glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid in
the following units:

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Push Switch Up Push Switch Down
Unit Decimal point Unit Decimal point
Glucose mM Yes mg/dL No
Cholesterol mM Yes mg/dL No
Uric Acid μM No mg/dL Yes
* You should check this setting every time you put batteries into your meter.
* Use a screwdriver to adjust the switch.
Installing Batteries
NOTE:
Your meter comes with twoAAAsize batteries (1.5V).
1. Slide battery cover off of the back of the meter.
2. Insert two AAA batteries (1.5 V) into the battery
compartment.
3. Slide battery cover back into place.

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CAUTION:
●Make sure the “+” and “-“ ends of the batteries match the marks in the battery
compartment.
●Always replace both batteries at same time. Both batteries should be the same brand.
Using the Check Strip to Check the Meter
1. Insert the check strip into the test strip slot on the meter.
2. The screen should display ”OK”. If “X” appears on the screen, remove the check strip
and reinsert it. If “X” displays again, stop all testing and call our customer support.
You need to use the check strip to check the meter when
●You use EasyTouch®GCU monitoring system for the rst time.
●You drop the meter.
●You think there is something wrong with the results you got and
you want to check whether meter and test strips are working
correctly or not.
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Control Check with Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid Control Solutions
When to Run a Control Check with Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid Control Solution
Items You Need
●You think there is something wrong with the glucose, cholesterol, or uric acid
measurement you got and you want to check whether meter and test strips are
working correctly or not.
●EasyTouch®GCU Meter
●EasyTouch®II Blood Glucose Control Solution
●EasyTouch®Cholesterol Control Solution
●EasyTouch®II Uric Acid Control Solution
●EasyTouch®II Blood Glucose Test Strips
●EasyTouch®Cholesterol Test Strips
●EasyTouch®II Uric Acid Test Strips
●Glucose/Cholesterol/Uric Acid code keys in the test strips box

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Steps for Running a Glucose Control Check
1. Insert the glucose code key into the code
key slot on the back of the meter.
2. Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial
quickly.
3. Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on
the meter. The meter will  rst display code
number, and then the blood symbol “S”.
CAUTION:
● Always check the glucose code key number to make sure it matches the number
labeled on the test strip vial when you run a glucose control test. Otherwise you may
get incorrect results.
● Always write down the opening date of your glucose control solution vial and test strip
vial. Both of them are good for only 3 months after  rst opening or until the expiration
date, whichever comes  rst.
● The result will be stored in memory and appear just like a blood glucose result.

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Caution:
Make sure that the code number shown on the screen is the same as the code number
printed on the glucose test strip vial, otherwise you may get incorrect measurement.
4. Hold the glucose control solution bottle upside down and slowly
squeeze the bottle to form a small drop. Discard the rst drop
of the solution, and let the second drop touch the edge of the
sample targeting area on the test strip. The control solution will be
drawn into the targeting zone automatically.
5. You will hear a “beep” sound. Close the cap of the control solution
immediately. The meter starts to count down from 6, and then
shows your result on the screen.
6.Check if the displayed glucose value falls within the acceptable
range shown on the test strip vial.
7. Remove the test strip from the meter and discard it.

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Steps for Running a Cholesterol Control Check
CAUTION:
● Always check the cholesterol code key number to make sure it matches the number
labeled on the test strip vial when you run a cholesterol control test. Otherwise you may
get incorrect results.
● Always write down the opening date of your cholesterol control solution vial and
test strip vial. Both of them are good for only 2 months after  rst opening or until the
expiration date, whichever comes  rst.
● The result will be stored in memory and appear just like a blood cholesterol result.
1. Insert the cholesterol code key into the code
key slot on the back of the meter.
2. Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial
quickly.
3.Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on
the meter. The meter will  rst display code
number, and then the blood symbol “S”.
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Caution:
Make sure that the code number shown on the screen is the same as the code number
printed on the cholesterol test strip vial, otherwise you may get incorrect measurement.
4. Hold the cholesterol control solution bottle upside down and
slowly squeeze the bottle to form a small drop. Discard the rst
drop of the solution, and let the second drop touch the edge of
the sample targeting area on the test strip. The control solution
will be drawn into the targeting zone automatically.
5. You will hear a “beep” sound. Close the cap of the control solution
immediately. The meter starts to count down from 150, and then
shows your result on the screen.
6. Check if the displayed cholesterol value falls within the acceptable
range shown on the test strip vial.
7. Remove the test strip from the meter and discard it.

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CAUTION:
● Always check the uric acid code key number to make sure it matches the number
labeled on the test strip vial when you run a uric acid control test. Otherwise you may
get incorrect results.
● Always write down the opening date of your uric acid control solution vial and test strip
vial. Both of them are good for only 2 months after rst opening or until the expiration
date, whichever comes rst.
● The result will be stored in memory and appear just like a blood uric acid result.
1. Insert the uric acid code key into the code key
slot on the back of the meter.
2. Take one strip from the vial. Close the vial
quickly.
3. Insert the test strip into the test strip slot on
the meter. The meter will rst display the code
number, and then the blood symbol “S”.
Steps for Running a Uric Acid Control Check
Caution:
Make sure that the code number shown on the screen is the same as the code number
printed on the uric acid test strip vial, otherwise you may get incorrect measurement.
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4. Hold the uric acid control solution bottle upside down, and slowly
squeeze the bottle to form a small drop. Discard the rst drop of the
solution, and let the second drop touch the edge of the sample targeting
area on the test strip. The control solution will be drawn into the targeting
zone automatically.
5. You will hear a “beep” sound. Close the cap of the control solution
immediately. The meter starts to count down from 6, and then shows
your result on the screen.
6.Check if the displayed uric acid value falls within the acceptable range
shown on the test strip vial.
7. Remove the test strip from the meter and discard it.
How to Read the Label on the Test Strip Vial?
(Example)
Code number from
particular lot of strips
LOT number appears here
Expiration date
Control solution tests should
fall within the given range
Fill in opening date here
Product name
Type of test
strip

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Analyzing Your Control Results
You will nd the acceptable range of glucose, cholesterol, and uric acid levels for the
normal and high controls on the test strip vial label.
If your control results fall within the acceptable range, you can begin to test your blood
glucose, cholesterol, or uric acid levels.
If your control results are not within the acceptable range, check the following items:
●Are your glucose/cholesterol/uric acid test strips or control solutions expired?
●Have you ever forgotten to close your glucose/cholesterol/uric acid test strip vials or
control solution bottles?
●Does the code in the meter match the code on the test strip vial?
●Do you follow all the operation instruction correctly?
●Repeat the control test with a new test strip, following the steps exactly.
CAUTION:
If you continue to receive control values that are outside of the accepted range,
discontinue your blood testing and contact customer service or your healthcare provider
immediately.