EPS Bio Technology EasyPlus mini R13N User manual

EasyPlus mini R13N
Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System
User’s Manual

Dear EasyPlus mini R13N SMBG System Owner,
Thank you for using the EasyPlus mini R13N Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose (SMBG)
System. We design this system for medical care on diabetes. The test results can help
you determine the effects of food, exercise and diabetes medications. We design 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 will help you
get the most from your EasyPlus mini R13N SMBG System. It provides you and your
diabetes care team with important information and step-by-step direction to use the
EasyPlus mini R13N Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose System. To start testing quickly, you
can also refer to the Quick Reference Guide.
If you have questions, please contact your healthcare professional to get our help. You
can also visit www.epsbio.com for diabetes management tools and product
demonstrations.
Thanks again for choosing the EasyPlus mini R13N blood glucose meter.

Standard Accessories
Your new EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to
measure the amount of glucose in your blood. The system includes:
Optional Accessories
• EasyPlus mini R13N Glucose Normal Control Solution
• EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter
• EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test
Strips (10 pcs)
• Lancing device
• AST Cap
• User’s Manual
• Quick Reference Guide
• Wallet
• Check Strip
• CR2032 Lithium Battery (1 pcs)
• Lancets (10 pcs)
• Alcohol Pad (5 pcs)
• Test Strip Instructions

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 and 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, please contact your healthcare professional. You can also visit
www.epsbio.com for diabetes management tools and product demonstrations.
Although the EasyPlus mini R13N SMBG System is easy to use, you may need to
consult 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
EasyPlus mini R13N blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh
whole blood from fingertip, palm or forearm. The meter is for outside the body (in
vitro) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes.
EasyPlus mini R13N blood glucose meter only use with EasyPlus mini R13N Blood
Glucose Test Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results.
Testing is not valid for neonatal blood specimen.
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.

Elevated levels of acetaminophen, uric acid, gentisica acid, levodopa, dopamine,
ascorbic acid and methyldopa may affect results.
Incorrect results may occur when performing the test. If you believe you are not
feeling well, please contact your healthcare professional.
Remove the battery if the meter will not be used for one month or more.
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 viral disease.
Do not touch the strip with a wet hand.
Do not use expired strips (the expiration date is shown on the bottle.)
Do not bend, cut or twist the strip.

Health-Related Information
If you are very dehydrated, urinating frequently, low blood pressure, shock or
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic coma (HHNK), 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.
If you have followed the steps in the user’s manual, but still have symptoms that
don’t seem to match your test results, or if you have questions, please talk to your
doctor.
Please read your test strip instruction carefully for additional health-related
information.
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
Consult instructions for
use
Caution, consult
accompanying documents
Batch code Do not re-use
In vitro diagnostic medical
device CR2032 lithium battery
Use by Temperature limitation
Manufacturer Catalog number
SN/ Serial number Control solution
Contains sufficient for <n>
tests
Authorized representative
in the European Community

This product meets the requirements of Directive 98/79/EC in vitro
diagnostic medical devices
Left button Right button
System fault AC, before meals
PC, after meals
Morning, from 4:00 am to
10:00 am
Noon, from 10:00 am to
04:00 pm
Evening, from 04:00 pm to
10:00 pm
Night: from 10:00 pm to
04:00 am
Hypoglycemia 20~60
mg/dL

Table of Content
Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter …....................................................................12
EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter ….........................................................12
Setting The Time And Date ................................................................................13
Checking Your Meter ….......................................................................................14
Using EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strips ..........................................15
Chapter 2: Control Solution Test .....................................................................16
Why Run A Control Solution Tests ........................................................................16
About The Control Solutions ............................................................................17
Running A Control Solution Test .......................................................................18
Understanding Control Test Results ….................................................................20
Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Glucose ..................................................................22
Using The Lancing Device .............................................................................22
Inserting A Lancet into the Lancing Device ............................................................23
Running A Blood Glucose Test With Blood From Your Fingertip .........................25
Alternative Site Testing …........................................................................27
Discard Used Lancets …........................................................................29
Understanding Your Test Results …........................................................................30

Unusual Test Results …………………………………….……………………………...30
Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result ….............................................31
Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup …......................................................................32
Memory, Storing Test Result …............................................................................32
Viewing & Deleting Test Results …...................................................................33
Meter Memory ….................................................................................................34
Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting …....................................................35
Installing A Battery …...................................................................................35
Cleaning Your Meter ……..............................................................................36
Maintenance And Testing ..............................................................................37
Cleaning Your Lancing Device …........................................................................37
Screen Messages And Troubleshooting ….........................................................38
Chapter 6: Technical Information …................................................................40
Specifications …..................................................................................................................40
Device Information …...........................................................................................................41
Warranty ..............................................................................................................................42

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Chapter 1: Understanding Your Meter
EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter
The Overview of the
Display Meaning
Amonth and date Show the moment of month and date.
BTest result Show the test result.
CApplication of blood
or control solution
Test your level of blood glucose.
DInsert test strip Insert the test strips to start testing
blood glucose.
E Time Show the moment of time.
F Test records The meter will memory automatically
all of test results.
GBattery status When the battery symbol appears,
prepare other battery for installation.
The Overview of the Test Strip:
A. Blood collection area
B. Reaction area
C. Hand hold area
D. Strip insert direction
E. Electrode

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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.
2. The last 2-digits of the year flash
at the center of the display. Press
to adjust the year and Press
to confirm the setting.
3. Repeat step 2 to set the date
and time. The flashing field
is the one you are currently
setting.
1. Put a battery into the
slot and the meter turns
on automatically.

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Checking Your Meter
A new check strip is included with your meter.
When the display shows “FAL”, re-insert the check strip. If FAL appears again,
contact your local dealer for repair.
1. Make sure your check strip
is inserted. The meter will
turn on automatically.
2. The screen displays
"OK".
3. Remove the check strip and the
meter will turn off automatically.
Store the check strip in a safe place.

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Using EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Test Strip
Use only with EasyPlus mini R13N Blood Glucose Meter.
Keep the test strips in their original bottle.
Close the bottle tightly right away, after you take a test strip out. This keeps the test
strip 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 “Expiration date”
on the test strip bottle. The test strip is good for three 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 35.6°F ~86°F(2°C ~30°C). 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 a wet hand. Do not bend, cut, or twist the test strips.

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Chapter 2: Control Solution Testing
Why Run A Control Solution Test
Running a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly
to give reliable results. You should run a control test when:
You use the EasyPlus mini R13N 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.
Professional users are instructed to follow federal, state, and local guidelines
concerning QC practices.

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About The Control Solution
Use only with EasyPlus mini R13N 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 uses 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 35.6°F ~86°F
(2°C~30°C). Do not freeze.

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Running A Control Solution Test
You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution
2. Press twice to set
“CtL ” and press to
confirm the setting.
1. Put a test strip into the meter in
the direction of the arrow and
the icon of shows itself.
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.
If display stays at or and no any setting is made, the test results will be
always in or .
I
f
no choose “CtL”, the test results will be included in the memor
y
of blood test.

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6. Squeeze the bottle until a
tiny drop forms at the tip of
the bottle.
7. Touch the drop to the Blood
collection area at the end of
the test strip.
8. Do not put control solution on
top of the test strip.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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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Understanding Control 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 result is inside the range on the test strip bottle, your test strips and
your meter is working properly.
If your control result is not inside the acceptable range (printed on your test strip bottle),
here are some things you can do to solve the problem: