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Easy Touch®

Glucose Monitoring System

User Manual

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Easy Touch®

Glucose Monitoring System

Important Information ..................................................................................3Introduction ...................................................................................................7

About the Product ........................................................................................8About the EasyTouch® Meter ................................................................9About the EasyTouch® Meter Display ................................................. 11About the EasyTouch® Test Strip ........................................................13 About the EasyTouch® Test Strip Vial .................................................14

Installing/Replacing the Battery ..........................................................15Setting Up the Meter ...................................................................................16

Setting Up the Date, Time ..................................................................16Setting Up Alarm ................................................................................17 Unit Selecton ......................................................................................20

Table of Contents

The Control Solution Test ......................................................................... 21

Testing Your Blood Glucose Level ........................................................... 25

Preparing the Test Strip ..................................................................... 26Obtaining a Blood Sample................................................................. 27Applying Blood Sample to the EasyTouch® Test Strip ....................... 28

Memory Features ....................................................................................... 31

Transfer Test Results to a Computer ....................................................... 33

Care and Storage ....................................................................................... 34

Display Messages...................................................................................... 35

6SHFL¿FDWLRQV ............................................................................................ 42

Limitations of the Procedure.............................................................. 44Service and Warranty ................................................................................ 44

Customer Service ...................................................................................... 46

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CAUTION:

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6 �� /RZ�RU�KLJK�EORRG�JOXFRVH�UHDGLQJV�FDQ�LQGLFDWH�D�SRWHQWLDOO\�VHULRXV�medical condition. If your blood glucose reading is unusually low or high, or if you do not feel the way your reading indicates, repeat the test with a new test strip. If your reading is not consistent with your symptoms or if your blood glucose result is less than 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) or higher than 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L) you should contact your healthcare professional.

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Introduction

8The EasyTouch

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A. Your EasyTouch® Glucose Monitoring System contains:

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Test Strips, Control Solution, & Lancing Device can be purchased individually.

About the Product

9About the EasyTouch® Meter

S/N:M05B13286

BLOOD GLUCOSE METEREasy Touch®

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use OnlyMade in Taiwan to Specs of MHC Medical Products, LLC8695 Seward RoadFair!eld, OH 45011Toll #: 877.358.4342

10 1. Display��<RXU�WHVW�UHVXOWV�DUH�GLVSOD\HG�KHUH��7KH�ODUJH��HDV\�WR�UHDG��screen guides you through the test by using numbers and symbols.

2. M Button The M (mode) button is used to set time, alarm, enters the memory mode to show the consecutive 7/14/30-day average results and turns the Meter on and off.

3. S Button The S (select/set) button is used to select year, month, day, time, memory of results and control solution mode.

4. Test Port This is where you insert the Test Strip into the Meter.

5. Unit Switch Switch for mmol/L or mg/dL.1 mmol/L =18 mg/dL

6. Battery Cover

7. Label

8. Reset Button Press this button to re-set the system.

9. Data Port &RQQHFW�LQWHUIDFH�FDEOH�WR�WUDQVIHU�GDWD�

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1. Date

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3. Control Solution Test

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4. Memory Symbol

Indicates in memory mode.5. Units of Measurement

Unit of mmol/L or mg/dL will appear with the test result.

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Appears when the battery is low or must be replaced.7. Blood Drop Symbol

Flashes when it is ready to apply sample to Test Strip.8. Warning Symbol

Appears when result is out of the range of your setting reference value.9. Alarm Function Symbol

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Appears to tell you when the meter is ready for test.11. Day Average Symbol

Shows the average value of test results.12. Test Result Area

Display test results.13. Temperature Message

Appears if your meter is out of operating temperature range.

13About the EasyTouch® Test Strip

The EasyTouch® Test Strip is used to perform WKH�EORRG�JOXFRVH�WHVW�LQ�FRQMXQFWLRQ�ZLWK�WKH� EasyTouch® Meter.

Each strip can be used only once.

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2. Target Area This is where blood is drawn into the Test Strip.

3. Contact Bar This end of the Test Strip is inserted into the Test Port to activate the Meter. (white side face up).

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WARNING: Re-cap immediately & always close lid tightly.Store at 39-86°F (4-30°C). Do not refrigerate. Always store test strips inside vial.Discard Date: ______________Discard 3 months after opening.Made in Taiwan to Speci!cations of MHC Medical Products, LLC 8695 Seward Rd, Fair!eld, OH 45011

For testing of glucose in capillary whole blood.For in vitro diagnostic use.

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50 TEST STRIPSGlucose Test Strips For use with ® Meter.

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About the EasyTouch® Test Strip Vial

Control Solution Range

Lot Number

Expiration Date

VIAL LABEL TEST STRIP VIAL

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50 TEST STRIPSGlucose Test Strips For use with ® Meter.

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Installing/Replacing the Battery

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16 Setting Up the Meter

Setting Up the Date & Time

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1. Press the M button to enter this mode. Press and release S�EXWWRQ�WR�FKRRVH�³��KU´�RU�³��KU´�GLVSOD\��:LWK�\RXU�SUHIHUUHG�FORFN�mode, press M button and the year setting will appear. Press and release the S button until the correct year appears. (Fig.1)

2. To set the year and move on to choose the month, press the M button. To change the month, press the S button. (Fig.2)

3. To set the month and move on to choose the day, press the M button. To change the day, press the S button. (Fig.3)

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174. To set the day and move on to choose the hour setting, press the M button. (Fig.3)

5. To change the hour, press the S button. To set the hour and move on to change the minutes, press the M button. (Fig.4)

6. To change the minutes, press the S button. To set the minutes and move on to choose the alarm setting, press the M button. (Fig.4)

��7R�VHW�WKH�¿UVW�DODUP��SUHVV�WKH�M button (yes). If you press S button (no), it will be moved on to health management alarm setting (step 11). To change the hour, press S button. To enter the hour and move on to change the minutes, press M button. To change the minutes, press S button. To enter the minutes and move on to choose the second alarm setting, press the M button. (Fig.5)

Setting Up Alarm

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18 8. To set the second alarm, press the M button (yes). If you press S button (no), it will be moved on to health management alarm setting (step 11). To change the hour, press S button. To set the hour and move on to change the minutes, press M button. To change the minutes, press S button. To set the minutes and move on to choose the third alarm setting, press the M button. (Fig.6)

9. To set the third alarm, press the M button (yes). If you press S button (no), it will be moved on to health management alarm setting (step 11). To change the hour, press S button. To set the hour and move on to change the minutes, press M button. To change the minutes, press S button. To set the minutes and move on to choose the fourth alarm setting, press the M button. (Fig.7)

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1910. To set the fourth alarm, press the M button (yes). If you press S button (no), it will be moved on to health management alarm setting (step 11). To change the hour, press S button. To set the hour and move on to change the minutes, press M button. To change the minutes, press S button. To set the minutes and move on to health PDQDJHPHQW�³+,�DODUP�VHWWLQJ´�SUHVV�WKH�M button. (Fig.8)

��1RWH��:KHQ�WKH�DODUP�LV�ULQJLQJ��SUHVV�S or M button to turn off the alarm or the alarm will turn off automatically after 30 seconds.

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S/N:M05B13286

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Note: The mg/dL is the standard unit in the United States. Meters used in the United States must be set to read in mg/dL.

Unit Selection

mmol/L mg/dL

21When to Perform a Control Solution Test

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22 To Perform a Control Solution Test

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24 Comparing Control Solution Results

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25Testing Your Blood Glucose Level

Before testing blood glucose, you need the following items:

1. EasyTouch® Meter 2. EasyTouch® Test Strip ��$GMXVWDEOH�/DQFLQJ�'HYLFH�� 4. Sterile Lancet

Caution: To reduce the chances of infection:��Never share a lancing device and lancet with another person.��Always use a new and sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only�� Always use a new Test Strip, Test Strips are for single use only.��Do not get lotion, oil, dirt or debris in or on the lancet and lancing device.

26 Preparing the Test Strip

��:DVK�KDQGV�XVLQJ�VRDS�DQG�ZDUP�ZDWHU��5LQVH�DQG�GU\�thoroughly.

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27Obtaining a Blood Sample

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needle tip.4. Recapping and screwing the endcap to the body of the lancing device.��3XOO�EDFN�RQ�WKH�FRFNLQJ�PHFKDQLVP�XQWLO�LW�FRPHV�WR�D�VWRS��3ODFH�WKH�ODQFLQJ�GHYLFH�¿UPO\�DJDLQVW�WKH�¿QJHU�WLS�DQG�SUHVV�WKH�UHOHDVH�

button.7. After sampling, remove the endcap containing the used lancet carefully. 8. Remove the lancet from the lancing device. Discard the used lancet

properly in accordance with local, state, and federal law.

28 Applying Blood Sample to the EasyTouch® Test Strip

1. After obtaining a blood sample, place the drop onto the test well of the Test Strip. Blood is automatically drawn into the Test Strip.

��$V�VRRQ�DV�HQRXJK�EORRG�KDV�¿OOHG�WKH�&RQ¿UPDWLRQ�:LQGRZ��VHH�SLFWXUH��of the Test Strip, the Meter will beep and begin counting down from 5 to 1. <RXU�EORRG�JOXFRVH�UHVXOW�ZLOO�DSSHDU�RQ�WKH�/&'�GLVSOD\�DQG�ZLOO�EH�VWRUHG�into the Meter memory automatically.

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30 HI and LO Readings

1. The test results range between 20 to 600 mg/dL (1.1 to ��PPRO�/��,I�D�³+,´�PHVVDJH�DSSHDUV�RQ�WKH�GLVSOD\��your Meter has detected that your blood glucose level is higher than 600 mg/dL(33.3 mmol/L). It is suggested that you review your testing procedure and test again with D�QHZ�7HVW�6WULS�WR�FRQ¿UP�WKH�UHVXOW��If the same result occurs, consult your healthcare professional immediately. (Fig.13)

��,I�D�³/2´�PHVVDJH�DSSHDUV�RQ�WKH�GLVSOD\��\RXU�0HWHU�KDV�detected that your blood glucose level is lower than 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L). It is suggested that you review your testing procedure and test again with a new Test Strip to FRQ¿UP�WKH�UHVXOW��If the same result occurs, consult your healthcare professional immediately. (Fig.14)

(Fig.13)

(Fig.14)

31Memory Features

The EasyTouch® Meter automatically stores the 300 most recent blood glucose results with date and time in its memory. It also provides you with a consecutive 7/14/30-day average of your blood glucose test results.

1. Press M�EXWWRQ�WR�WXUQ�RQ�WKH�PHWHU��$OO�VHJPHQWV�RI�WKH�/&'�GLVSOD\�ZLOO�DSSHDU��7KH�GDWH�DQG�WLPH�ZLOO�DSSHDU�¿UVW�

2. Press S button, the result of control solution will appear on display.*

3. Press S button, the consecutive 7-day average will be shown.*4. Press S button, the consecutive 14-day average will be shown.*5. Press S button, the consecutive 30-day average will be shown.*

Note : * If there is no test results during this stage, it will directly appear the most recent test result.

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Exiting the Memory Mode1. Press the M button to turn off the meter.2. Meter will shut down automatically after 3 minutes with no further action.Note: The consecutive 7/14/30-day average is calculated from the blood

glucose results obtained during the last consecutive 7/14/30-day.

To Record Your Results:H�KDYH�SURYLGHG�D�ORJ�ERRN�IRU�\RXU�UHFRUGLQJ�FRQYHQLHQFH��7R�OHDUQ�PRUH�DERXW�KRZ�WR�UHFRUG�\RXU�UHVXOWV��SOHDVH�UHIHU�WR�WKH�ORJ�ERRN�IRU�IXUWKHU�LQVWUXFWLRQV�

6. Press S button, the most recent test result will appear. If it has 14-day average result, it will show under the screen at the same time. Each time you press the S button, the meter ZLOO�UHFDOO�WKH�ODVW��WHVW�UHVXOWV�DFFRUGLQJO\��:KHQ�WKH�memory is full, the oldest result is removed and replaced with the newest result.

7. Press and release the S button to the end of the memory, ³��´�ZLOO�VKRZ��7KHQ�SUHVV�WKH�S button again or press M button at anytime to turn off the meter.

33Transfer Test Results to a Computer:LWK�WKH�(DV\7RXFK® Glucose Monitoring System, it is easy to transfer test results to your personal computer. Follow these simple instructions:1. Obtain the required software and USB cable

��)RU�RUGHU�LQIRUPDWLRQ�SOHDVH�FDOO�&XVWRPHU�6HUYLFH�DW�� 2. Install the software on your computer

Installation instructions will be provided with the software.3. Get ready to transfer test results

&RQQHFW�WKH�LQWHUIDFH�FDEOH�WR�D�VHULDO�SRUW�RQ�\RXU�FRPSXWHU��7KHQ�connect the other end of interface cable to the data port located on the side of the meter with the meter turned off��³3&´�ZLOO�DSSHDU�RQ� the display, indicating that the meter is in the communication mode.

4. Transfer data

Follow the instructions provided in the software to download the results IURP�WKH�PHWHU��$IWHU�¿QLVKLQJ�WKH�GDWD�WUDQVIHU��SUHVV�M button to turn off the meter.1RWH��:KLOH�LQ�WKH�FRPPXQLFDWLRQ�PRGH��\RX�ZLOO�EH�XQDEOH�WR�SHUIRUP�D�EORRG�JOXFRVH�WHVW��,I�WKH�PHWHU�LV�QRW�LQ�WKH�3&�OLQN�PRGH��LW�ZLOO�QRW�respond to computer commands.

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For healthcare professionals using this system on multiple patient, please be aware that all items that come in contact with human blood should be handled as potential biohazards. Users should follow the guidelines for prevention of blood-borne transmittable diseases in a healthcare setting for potentially infectious human blood specimens as recommended in the 1DWLRQDO�&RPPLWWHH�IRU�&OLQLFDO�/DERUDWRU\�6WDQGDUGV��3URWHFWLRQ�RI�/DERUDWRU\�:RUNHUV�IURP�Instrument Biohazards and Infectious Disease Transmitted by Blood, Body Fluids and Tissue: Approved Guideline. NCCLS document M29-A [ISBN 1-56238-339-6].

1. +DQGOH�WKH�PHWHU�ZLWK�FDUH��'URSSLQJ�RU�WKURZLQJ�WKH�PHWHU�PD\�FDXVH�damage to the device.

��'R�QRW�H[SRVH�WKH�PHWHU��7HVW�6WULSV��DQG�&RQWURO�6ROXWLRQ�WR�H[WUHPH�conditions, such as high humidity, heat, freezing cold or dust.

3. Always wash hands with soap and water and rinse and dry completely before handling the meter and Test Strips.

��:KHQ�FOHDQLQJ�WKH�PHWHU��JHQWO\�ZLSH�WKH�H[WHULRU�VXUIDFH�XVLQJ�D�GDPS�soft cloth. DO NOT USE ANY ORGANIC SOLVENT for cleaning.

5. The meter should be stored at room temperature in a dry and clean space. DO NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR AREAS WITH HIGH

HUMIDITY AND/OR DUST. It is advised that you store the meter and its accessories into the provided carrying case.

Care and Storage

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DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

Display Messages

6\VWHP�FKHFN�IRU�YHULI\LQJ�that all segments of the meter are functioning.

No action necessary

The system is ready to accept a blood sample.

<RX�PD\�QRZ�DSSO\�D�blood sample.

The system is ready to DFFHSW�D�&RQWURO�6ROXWLRQ�sample.

<RX�PD\�QRZ�DSSO\�D�GURS�RI�&RQWURO�6ROXWLRQ�sample.

36DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

Indicate the result is +,*+(5�WKDQ�WKH�³+,�DODUP�VHWWLQJ´�RI�WKH�KHDOWK�management.

For your reference or you can change the default setting value 100 mg/dL according to page 19.

Indicate the result is /2:(5�WKDQ�WKH�³/2�DODUP�VHWWLQJ´�RI�WKH�KHDOWK�management.

For your reference or you can change the default setting value 70 mg/dL according to page 19.

Meter detects blood glucose level is higher than 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L).

Indicates high blood glucose level. Repeat test. If result still occurs, consult your physician immediately.


Meter detects blood glucose level is lower than 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L).

Indicates low blood glucose level. Repeat test. If result still occurs, consult your physician immediately.

Temperature is high during the test procedure.

Result may be larger variation. Move to a cooler HQYLURQPHQW��Û&�RU��Û)��DQG�ZDLW��minutes before re-testing.

Temperature is low during the test procedure.

Result may be larger variation. Move to a warmer HQYLURQPHQW��Û&�RU��Û)��DQG�ZDLW��minutes before re-testing.


Temperature is too high to perform the test.

Repeat the test in a cooler VHWWLQJ��&�RU��)��:DLW��PLQXWHV�before re-testing.

Temperature is too low to perform the test.

Repeat the test in a warmer VHWWLQJ��&�RU��)��:DLW��PLQXWHV�before re-testing.

An error message indicating a problem with the Test Strip.

Review the instructions and try again with a new Test Strip.


An error message indicating a problem with the meter.

PrHVV�³UHVHW´�EXWWRQ�DQG�FKHFN�WKH�PHWHU�DJDLQ�ZLWK�the test strip. If the problem SHUVLVWV��FRQWDFW�&XVWRPHU�Service for help.

Battery power is low. Meter ZLOO�SURYLGH�DSSUR[LPDWHO\�50 more measurements.

Replace with a new 3-Volt OLWKLXP�EDWWHU\��&5��

Battery power is too low for further usage.

Replace with a new 3-Volt OLWKLXP�EDWWHU\��&5��immediately.

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DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

All testing values recorded in the memory have been shown.

The setting alarm is ringing to remind of doing the blood glucose test.

Press M or S button or wait for 3 minutes to turn off the meter.

Press M or S button to shut off or the alarm will turn off automatically after 30 sec.

41Other problems that may occur Action

The Test Strip has not been inserted into the meter properly.

Review the instructions and re-insert the Test Strip correctly (white side face up).

Replace with a new Test Strip.

Repeat the test with new Test Strip.

Meter will automatically turn-off. Re-insert the Test Strip to the test port.

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Defective Test Strip.

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Test Strip remains in the test port for more than 3 minutes prior to testing.

/&'�GLVSOD\�RQ�WKH�PHWHU�LV�EODQN�when trying to perform a test.

42Meter Operating Conditions

Temperature ��&��&��)��)�Humidity ��5+Hematocrit 35 - 55%Test Sample &DSLOODU\�:KROH�%ORRG�IURP�)LQJHUWLS��3DOP�DQG�)RUHDUPSample Volume >0.5 µlMeasuring Unit mg/dL or mmol/LMeasuring Range 20-600 mg/dL (1.1-33.3 mmol/L)Test Time 5 secMemory Capacity 300 most recent resultsAverage 7/14/30 days average resultsExternal Output 6WDQGDUG�56��3&�LQWHUIDFHPower supply� ��9ROW�OLWKLXP�EDWWHU\��&5��Battery Life� ��$SSUR[LPDWHO\��WHVWVDimension and Weight ��[��[��PP��J

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43Limitations of the Procedure

Caution: The EasyTouch® Glucose Monitoring System is designed for in vitro diagnostic use only and is not intended to test on newborns. Any change or administer of medication based on the EasyTouch® Glucose test results without the consent advice of a physician or healthcare professional is not recommended.

The EasyTouch® Test Strips are designed for use with fresh capillary ZKROH�EORRG�VDPSOHV�REWDLQHG�IURP�WKH�¿QJHUWLS��SDOP�DQG�IRUHDUP��)DOVH�results may occur when performing the test while severely dehydrated, VHYHUHO\�K\SRWHQVLYH��LQ�VKRFN�RU�LQ�D�K\SHUJO\FHPLF�K\SHURVPRODU�VWDWH��If you believe you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

44Service and Warranty

0+&�0HGLFDO�3URGXFWV��//&�FDQQRW�HQGRUVH�WKH�SHUIRUPDQFH�RI�WKH�EasyTouch® Meter when used with Test Strips other than those designed for the EasyTouch® Glucose Monitoring System. The EasyTouch® Glucose Monitoring System manufacturer warranty is valid only when used properly ZLWKLQ�WKH�JXLGHOLQHV�RI�WKH�SURYLGHG�8VHU¶V�0DQXDO�DQG�LV�LQYDOLG�ZKHQ�WKH�EasyTouch® Glucose Monitoring System and EasyTouch® Test Strip are used improperly.

45TRUE Lifetime Warranty

0+&�0HGLFDO�3URGXFWV��//&�JXDUDQWHHV�WKDW�WKLV�GHYLFH�ZLOO�EH�IUHH�RI�GHIHFWV�LQ�PDWHULDOV�DQG�ZRUNPDQVKLS�IRU�OLIHWLPH�GXUDWLRQ�IURP�WKH�GDWH�of original purchase. Our company will repair or replace any EasyTouch® Glucose Monitoring System found defective with a new unit at our discretion.

This warranty does not apply to the performance of a EasyTouch® Glucose Monitoring System that has been altered, misused, tampered with or abused. In no event shall our company be liable to the purchaser or any other person for any incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from or in any way connected with the purchase or operation of the EasyTouch® Glucose Monitoring System or its parts.

For manufacturer warranty services, purchaser must contact 0+&�0HGLFDO�3URGXFWV��//&�

46 Customer ServiceIf you have any questions or concerns regarding this product or its RSHUDWLRQ��SOHDVH�FDOO�RXU�&XVWRPHU�6HUYLFH�OLQH�RU�HPDLO�XV��:H�DUH� happy to assist you.

Customer Service Hotline

1.877.358.4342 E-Mail us at [email protected] www.EasyTouchProducts.com

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