Introduction
This manual has been created for Healthcare professionals for the purposes of performing point-of-
care testing.
Caution: Please carefully read the User’s Manual and all product instructions before using this Long
Term Care Manual and administering blood glucose tests.
Summary of Contents:
• AnoutlineoftheEasyMaxNBloodGlucoseMonitoringSystem.
• QualityControlMethod,includinghowtotroubleshootpotentialissuesthatmayarisewhile
performing EasyMax N blood glucose tests.
• Traininginformationforhealthcareprofessionals
Intended Use:
The EasyMax N Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of
glucoseinfreshcapillarywholebloodsamplesdrawnfromthengertipsorforearm.Testingisdone
outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). It is indicated for use at home (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.
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance, please call Customer Service toll-free at 1-866-994-3345
(Eastern Time, Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-9:00 PM). You can also visit www.oaktree-int.com for diabetes
management tools and product demonstrations.
Important Information About the EasyMax N System:
• EasyMaxNbloodglucosemeterisdesignedandapprovedfortestingfreshcapillarybloodfrom
ngertipandforearm.Themeterisforoutsidethebody(invitro)use.Itshouldnotbeusedto
diagnose diabetes.
• OnlyuseEasyMaxNbloodglucosemeterwithEasyMaxBloodGlucoseTestStrips.Using
other test strips will give inaccurate results.
• Testingisnotvalidforneonatalbloodspecimen.
• Donotdisassemblethemeterasthismaycausedamagetothecomponentsresultingin
incorrect reading. Disassembling the meter will also void the warranty.
• Alwayskeepthemetercleanandstoreitinasafeplace.Protectthemeterfromdirectsunlight
to ensure a longer lifespan.
• Thesystemshouldbeusedatatemperaturebetween50°F-104°F(10°C-40°C).Outsidethis
range, the system may get incorrect results.
• Youshouldnotstorethemeterandteststripsinacar,bathroom,orrefrigerator.
• Elevatedlevelsofacetaminophen,uricacid,gentisicaacid,levodopa,dopamine,ascorbicacid
and methyldopa may affect results.
• Removebatteriesifthemeterwillnotbeusedforonemonthormore.
• Donottouchthestripswithwethands.
• Donotuseexpiredstrips(theexpirationdateisshownonthebottle,andonceopenedthe
strips have a 90 day shelf life).
• Donotbend,cutortwistthestrips.
• Altitudeupto10,000feetabovesealevelhasnoeffectonreadings.
• DONOTreusetheteststrips.Theteststripsareforsingleuseonly.
• Warningforpotentialbiohazard:Healthcareprofessionalsusingthissystemonmultiplepatients
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.
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