CONTOUR ® User Guide - Bayer Diabetes Canada
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1. Fe lt 4 This warranty is available only to registrants with a Canadian address UOI EWOJU jedIUydOL 42 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE METER AND MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY GIVEN BY BAYER Limitations of Liability INNO EVENT SHALL BAYER BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF BAYER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES For warranty service the purchaser must contact the Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline by calling toll free 1 800 268 7200 for assistance and or instructions on obtaining service of this meter PATENTS The system described herein is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 120 420 5 582 697 5 266 179 5 723 284 5 954 738 6 451 040 6 599 406 6 827 829 6 911 131 and 7 232 510 as well as pending applications and international equivalents D z Technical Information www bayerdiabetes ca N S O D 5 h o Q O UOI EWOJU jedIuydO Service Information If you have a problem and none of the problem solving steps in this user guide help call Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 We have2. Press A to view the 7 day average You will see the average in the center of the display and the number of results along the top Press A to view the 30 day average This will display the average in the center and the number of readings along the top Press A again to view the 30 day average of results marked with a pre meal marker Press A again to view the 30 day average of results marked with a post meal marker Press A again and you will see ENG Press M to turn the meter off or it will automatically turn off after 3 minutes www bayerdiabetes ca Viewing Stored Results gt FA D Q p lt D N Er D D N mg Q 28 Alternative Site Testing AST Use AST only when it has been more than two hours after any one of the following a meal diabetes medication or exercise To receive a clear AST endcap please call the Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 IMPORTANT Do not use Alternative Site Testing under the fol lowing conditions Use fingertip testing in any of these cases If you think your blood glucose is low hypoglycemia When blood glucose is changing rapidly after a meal insulin dose or exercise f you have hypoglycemic unawareness lack of symptoms If you get alternative site blood glucose results that do not agree with how you feel During illness or times of stress If you will be driving a car or operating machinery Consult
3. month day or day month and choose to have your meter beep or not To get into set up mode when the meter is off press and hold M for 3 seconds A complete display will briefly appear then numbers will flash in the top left corner of the display With the 12H flashing on the display press A or to select the 12H with AM and PM or 24H setting military time Press M to set The number in the hour position will now flash Press A or Y until you reach the current hour Press M to set The minute will now flash Press A or F to select the current minute Press M to set If you selected a 12 hour time setting the AM or PM will now flash Press A or VW to select AM or PM Press M to set www bayerdiabetes ca Setting the Date Time and Sound punos pue oui 94ed 94 Buiyes z Lila m AA em wth a a A F wile Va m d will now flash on the display Press A or W to select the format you wish m d for month day format or d m for day month format Press M to set The year will be flashing Press A or to select the Current year Press M to set The month will now flash Press A or F to select the month Press M to set The day will now flash Press A or to select the day Press M to set Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 The flashing bell symbol will now appear on the ae along with the word y This option controls whether you want to hear
4. 6550RC MICROLET Lancets box of 200 Part numbers are subject to change without notice REFERENCES Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee Canadian Diabetes Association 2003 Clinical Practical Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Diabetes in Canada Can J Diabetes 2003 27 suppl 2 S19 N a a Q N Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired Infections Approved Guideline Third Edition Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute CLSI document M29 A3 ISBN 1 56238 567 4 CLSI 940 West Valley Road Suite 1400 Wayne Pennsylvania 19087 1898 USA 2005 Technical Information www bayerdiabetes ca 45 Bayer HealthCare Manufactured for Bayer HealthCare LLC Mishawaka IN 46544 USA Distributed by Bayer Inc Toronto Ontario M9W 1G6 Canada www bayerdiabetes ca Bayer and Bayer Cross are registered trademarks of Bayer AG used under license by Bayer Inc CONTOUR No Coding logo and M CROLET are trademarks of Bayer HealthCare LLC used under license by Bayer Inc 99C71529 Bayer Rev 7 08
5. graphs and tables To make use of this feature you need Bayer s diabetes management software and a data cable from Bayer For a free download of the software go to www bayerdiabetes ca IMPORTANT The CONTOUR meter has not been tested or certified by Bayer for use with any software other than Bayer s diabetes management software Bayer is not responsible for any erroneous results from the use of other software For more information call our Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 or visit our website at www bayerdiabetes ca www bayerdiabetes ca 1 gt O gt N Q Z f am E ths Q t N j 33 UOI EWOJU m O O O Q D tN 2 N lt 3 o o w jedIUydO L WHAT YOU SEE iF will remain on the display LF will flash for 10 seconds and then the meter will turn off Error Codes and Symbols If you do not resolve the problem contact Bayer WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Low batteries Dead batteries Temperature out of range The test strip has not filled enough for an accurate test Insufficient blood drop The meter is sensing a used test strip Test strip not inserted correctly Potential software or hardware issue Replace the batteries as soon as possible Replace the batteries Move to an area that is within the operating range for the meter 5 C 45 C Let the meter adjust to this temperature for
6. 20 minutes before performing a test Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Wait until you see the flashing blood drop on the display before testing Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Wait until you see the flashing blood drop on the display before testing Remove and reinsert the test strip properly see page 9 Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip If you continue to have problems contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 34 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Incorrect sensor Remove the test strip and retest type using a new test strip Make certain that you are using a CONTOUR test strip from Bayer Invalid date or time This error occurs only in Communication mode See page 15 to reset the date or time If you continue to see this error please contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Abnormal result Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Be sure you wash your hands and carefully follow instructions in this user guide Test result is above Wash your hands and the test 33 3 mmol L site Repeat the test using a new test strip If your result still flashes HI contact your physician or health care professional immediately CAUTION Glucose levels above 13 9 mmol L may indicate a
7. Diagnosis of neonatal hypoglycaemia should be performed using a laboratory blood glucose method Monitoring with this product should only be done with neonates that are more than one day old For neonates exhibiting hypoglycaemic symptoms provide appropriate medical care to treat symptoms and monitor the patient If symptoms are inconsistent with meter results obtain a laboratory blood glucose result Table of Contents Your Testing Tools Your Meter Display Your Meter Features Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar Important Things to Know Before You Begin Testing Getting Ready to Test Getting the Blood Drop Testing Your Blood Set up for Basic L 1 and Advanced L 2 Modes Setting the Date Time and Sound Setting Advanced Mode L 2 Features Using Advanced Mode Viewing Stored Results Alternative Site Testing Forearm or Palm Control Solution Testing Transferring Results to a Computer Error Codes and Symbols Changing the Batteries Caring for the System Technical Information Specifications Warranty Service and Supplies NO O18 W NO 28 33 Oo lt Technical Information Introduction Testing Options Ww cb Hes ed LL uo01 2npo1 U sjooL Buns L ino Your CONTOUR Meter Contour Ji Display Me Memory Button On Off Memory Recall Enter Up Down Scroll Buttons Test Strip Port Your CONTOUR Test Strip Gray E
8. a non pregnant individual with diabetes Before a meal 4 0 to 7 0 mmol L 2 hours after a meal less than 5 0 to 10 0 mmol L CAUTION If your test result is below 2 8 mmol L above 13 9 mmol L or you see ff or H on the meter display call your physician or healthcare professional immediately Do not change your medication based on CONTOUR blood glucose results without the advice of your physician or healthcare professional NOTE If you want to mark your result Advanced Mode you will need to do it before removing the test strip To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip Care fully dispose of the used test strip Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Removing the used lancet In one hand hold the lancing device with your thumb on the grip indent with your other hand hold the gray endcap dial as shown and gently snap off the endcap Place the round protective lan cet cap on a flat surface with the Bayer logo facing down With the used lancet still in the lancing device push the lancet needle completely into the middle of the exposed side of the cap While a pressing the blue release button b pull the blue cocking handle and the lancet will drop into the container you have selected Testing Your Blood Dispose of the used lancet carefully to prevent injury or contamination to others Do not reuse lancets Use a new MICROLET
9. lancet each time you test www bayerdiabetes ca Set up for Basic L 1 and Advanced L 2 Modes Your new CONTOUR meter is pre set for the Basic Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in either the Basic or Advanced Mode TI D amp o N jeuonippy BASIC MODE L 1 7 day HI and LO summary 14 day average 480 test result memory Your meter is pre set to Basic Mode If you have set your meter to the Advanced Mode and want to return to Basic Mode 1 Press M to turn your meter on Wait to see the flashing test strip 2 Press and hold A or V for 3 seconds 3 L 2 will flash 4 Press A or W to change to L 1 5 Press M to set ADVANCED MODE L 2 7 day HI and LO summary 7 14 and 30 day averages 480 test result memory Pre and post meal markers 30 day pre and post meal averages Selectable post meal alarms 2 5 2 0 1 5 1 0 hours Personal HI and LO test settings To set your meter to Advanced Mode and take advantage of meal markers and other functions available to you 1 Press M to turn your meter on Wait to see the flashing test strip 2 Press and hold A or V for 3 seconds 3 L 1 will flash 4 Press A or W to change to L 2 5 Press M to set Please see page 18 for more details Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Your CONTOUR meter allows you to set the date time and sound as you like them You can view 12 or 24 hour time
10. now completed your CONTOUR meter set up for Advanced Mode Using the Markers If you have set up your meter in Advanced Mode your meter will display three markers after you test your blood 2 Pre meal Marks a test result that was taken before a meal Post meal Marks a test result that was taken after a meal Q Logbook The logbook marker can be used to mark any result as being unique or different in some way and for which you may want to make notes in your Logbook Seeing a result with this symbol next to it in the memory will help remind you that there is more information recorded about this test result Additional Features Please see the following pages to use these options www bayerdiabetes ca SpoW podueapy Huisn Remove the used test strip to automatically save the test result in the meter memory with no markers Dispose of the used test strip and lancet properly This will also turn the meter off Before you remove your test strip press A or F to select the marker you want to set The marker will flash To mark a result with the pre meal marker press M when the flashes The will then flash This feature allows you to set an alarm to remind you to runa post meal test The alarm is available only after setting a pre meal marker If you want to set the alarm press M The will appear and stop flashing If you do not want to set the alarm press A or W and
11. one Post Meal Press M Press A or V Flashing Logbook Ae Press A or V Flashing Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 YOU WILL SEE WHAT IT MEANS Result is marked as a pre meal test You can now set an alarm Alarm is set to go off in the amount of time you have set 1 0 2 5 hours to remind you to run a post meal test Features O lt Result is marked as a post meal test Result is marked in memory as unique You should note this in your Logbook www bayerdiabetes ca S NSOY P2101S UIM IA Press M to turn your meter on Press M again to view the memory The 14 day average will appear in the center of the display with the number of results shown at the top of the display Any control results are not included in this 14 day average Press A to view the 7 day high and low summary At the top of the display you will see the number of HI re sults above 10 0 mmol L and LO results below 4 0 mmol L during the preceding 7 day period and the total number of results during that period Press V two times to review previous results Results will be shown starting with the most recent Each result will show the date and time the test was taken You can press A or W to scroll forward or backward through the results Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 When f pg appears on the eT Contour display you have vie
12. storing them in the original bottle can damage your test strips gt Your test strip is designed to easily sip the blood into the sample tip Do not drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test strip gt Do not press the test strip against your finger when testing This may block the sample tip gt Test strips are for single use only Do not use a test strip that appears damaged or has been used gt Let the meter and test strips adjust to the temper ature of the location where you are testing When ever the meter is moved from one location to another allow approximately 20 minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of that new location before performing a blood glucose test The products have been designed to give accurate results at temperatures between 5 C and 45 C gt Check the expiration dates on your test strips and control solution it is important to not use the test strips or control solution if the expiration date printed on the bottle label and carton has passed or it has been six months 180 days since you first opened the bottle It will help to write the six month discard date on the label in the area provided when you first open the test strips or control solution uo01 2npo1 U 3 xo O mp j co N r O A O lt Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 IMPORTANT NOTE Your meter has been preset and locked to display results in mm
13. the beep sound during testing To turn the beep sound off during testing press A or V to display ME p Press M to set After setting the sound t will flash To keep your rete in Basic Mode press M to set To change your me ter to Advanced Mode spigss A or to change to 1 2 and press M to set o If you are using Basic Mode A L 1 will appear on your v display you have completed your meter set up D 0 N www bayerdiabetes ca Time and Sound 91n e94 7 1 POWN pooueapy HBuiy s If you selected Advanced Mode L 2 on your display you can change your meter s personal low and high blood glucose settings By person alizing these settings your CONTOUR meter will help you track these HI and LO results The LO setting will flash default 4 0 To change this setting press A or V until you reach your desired LO setting and then press M to set The range of values for LO is 3 3 5 0 mmol L Your HI blood glucose setting will now flash default 10 0 To change press A or V until you reach your desired HI setting Press M to set The range of values for HI is 5 6 13 9 mmol L To change the alarm time for post meal testing press A or W to display the options available Select 2 5 2 0 1 5 or 1 0 hour s to set your post meal alarm default is 2 0 hours Press M to set Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 You have
14. your healthcare professional to determine if alternative site testing is right for you Alternative site results may be different from fingertip results when glucose levels are changing rapidly e g after a meal after taking insulin or during or after exercise Additionally glucose levels may not rise as high or fall as low as levels in the finger tip As such fingertip results may identify hypoglycaemic levels sooner than alternative site results Alternative Site Testing Use the Clear Sede Attach the clear AST endcap to the MICROLET 2 lancing device Select a puncture site from a fleshy area on forearm or palm Avoid veins hair moles bones and tendons For palm testing For forearm it is not necessary to testing only rub the skin or pump rub the testing the device area vigorously until it feels warm to increase blood flow Press the clear endcap firmly against the puncture site and then press the blue release button Keep the device in constant contact with the skin and pump apply and release pressure up and down 2 3 times without lifting the device away from the skin Maintain steady pressure until eee the blood drop reaches the suggested size 0 6 uL Suggested drop size Lift the device away from the skin with out smearing the blood Press the clear endcap firmly against the puncture site and then press the blue release button
15. Alternative Site Testing Do not test the blood sample if you get Smeared blood Clotted blood Runny blood Clear fluid mixed with the blood www bayerdiabetes ca 29 Control Solution Testing Use only Bayer s CONTOUR control solutions Normal Low or High to practice on the system or to run a check to make sure the meter and the test strips are working properly Using anything other than CONTOUR control solution could present incorrect results Remove a test strip from the bottle Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip NOTE Check the expiration and discard dates Make sure the test strip does not appear torn or damaged Hold the test strip with the gray end facing up Insert the gray end into the test strip port on the meter The meter will turn on An image of a test strip with a flashing blood drop will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test 30 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Gently rock the control bottle before opening to ensure it is mixed well Squeeze a small drop of control solution on a clean nonabsorbent surface such as a piece of wax paper Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution The solution is pulled into the test strip through the tip Hold it in the drop until the meter beeps Aft
16. B A BAYER Contour LOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYST Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR blood glucose monitoring system We are proud to be your partner in helping you manage your diabetes Our goal is to make this the simplest most straightforward meter you will ever use The CONTOUR blood glucose monitoring system is intended for self testing by people with diabetes and by healthcare professionals to monitor glucose concentrations in whole blood Capillary samples may be drawn from alternate site testing locations The CONTOUR blood glucose monitoring system may also be used by healthcare professionals to monitor hypoglycaemia in neonates diagnosed with laboratory glucose methods Additional Materials CONTOUR Test Strips Use for blood glucose or control solution testing The test strips are supplied in a handy bottle with an easy to open flip top lid MICROLET 2Lancing Device with Adjustable Endcap and clear Alternative Site Testing AST Endcap Use the Gray Adjustable Endcap for testing on the fingertip Use a clear AST Endcap for testing on the forearm or palm To order the AST Endcap please call 1 800 268 7200 Batteries Uses two 3 volt DL2032 or CR2032 lithium batteries Replace when necessary For short simple instructions a quick reference guide Is also provided It can be more convenient when traveling NOTE The CONTOUR System should not be used for screening for neonatal hypoglycaemia
17. Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 for additional performance data D O O D 5 h O on O UOI EWOJU jedIUydOL 40 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Potential Biohazard Healthcare professionals or persons using this sys tem on multiple patients should follow the infection control procedure approved by their facility All prod ucts or objects which come in contact with human blood even after cleaning should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral diseases Specifications Test Sample Whole blood Test Result Referenced to plasma serum glucose Sample Volume 0 6 uL Measuring Range 0 6 33 3 mmol L Measuring Time 5 seconds Memory Feature Stores most recent 480 test results Battery Type Two 3 volt lithium batteries DL2032 or CR2032 Battery Life Approximately 1000 tests 1 yr average use Operating Temperature Range 5 45 C Humidity 10 93 RH Dimensions 77 mm H x 57 mm W x 19 mm T Weight 47 5 grams 1 7 oz Alarm A beep sounds when the meter is turned on a test strip Is inserted when a test strip is filled with blood or when a test result appears on the display Two beeps sound when the meter turns off or to indicate an error You will hear twenty beeps when a pro grammed alarm sounds N c O O O D Q N a 5S cg o et www bayerdiabetes ca 41 Warranty Important Bayer Inc Baye
18. Press the endcap firmly against the puncture site and press the blue release button with your thumb Stroke your hand and finger towards the puncture site to form a drop of blood Do not squeeze around the puncture site Test immediately after a good blood drop has formed Suggested drop size Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Testing Your Blood Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood The blood is pulled into the test strip through the tip Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on top of the test strip After a beep you will see the meter count down 5 seconds Your test result will appear and will automatically be stored in the meter memory Remove the test strip to turn your meter off NOTE For Alternative Site Testing AST procedures please refer to page 28 Testing Your Blood www bayerdiabetes ca BuljsoLl D N 5 re d OO O O Q You can set your meter to use special marker options by using Advanced Mode L 2 See pages 18 23 Expected Values Blood glucose values will vary depend ing on food intake medication dosages health stress or exercise Consult your healthcare professional for the target value that is appropriate for you According to the Canadian Diabetes Association standard medical practice goals for
19. er a beep you will see the meter count down 5 seconds until the test is complete and your control test result is displayed The meter will automatically recognize and V mark the control result for you The Y does not indicate the control test result is within the speci fied range It only marks it as a control solution test It will not be included in your averages www bayerdiabetes ca Control Solution Testing Compare your control test result with the Normal Control Range printed on the test strip bottle label or on the bottom of the test strip box NOTE Low and High control range values can be found on the bottom of the test strip box If your control test result is out of range see the What You Should Do recommendations on page 36 To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip The result will automatically be V marked and stored in the meter memory Control results will not be included in your blood glucose averages or in the 7 day HI LO summary BuljSa UOI NJOS j01 U09 Carefully dispose of the used test strip IMPORTANT To ensure accuracy of your blood glucose test results and accuracy of your control test results use only CONTOUR control solution 32 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Transferring Results to a Computer You can transfer test results from the CONTOUR meter to a computer where they can be summarized in a report with
20. h your thumb on the grip indent as shown Loosen the round protective cap on a lancet by rotating it 1 4 turn but do not remove it Always use MICROLET lancets for best operation Insert the lancet firmly into the lancing device until it comes to a full stop This will cock the device You can also pull and release the cocking handle Twist off the round protective lancet cap Be sure to save it for disposing of the used lancet Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Replace the endcap prior to getting your blood drop Remove a test strip from the bottle Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip NOTE Check the expiration and discard dates on the bottle Make sure the test strip does not appear torn or damaged Hold the test strip with the gray end facing up Insert the gray end into the test strip port on the meter m The meter will turn on An image of a test strip with a flashing blood drop will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test O Pa pe 14 Q Z O f a pe J Q O www bayerdiabetes ca G D gt co mp D s O O 3 UO f D Getting the Blood Drop The puncture depth Fingertip depends on the endcap testing Use setting and the amount of the Gray endcap pressure applied to the puncture site You will determine which combination works best for you
21. ing 7 day Control result marker HI LO summary P A Oy 4 Indicates Indicates it is too coldor A an alarm has too hot for your meter to Indicates Average been set test accurately gt S Q 9 m eS 25 t O gt mp Q O c O d S D r D Tl r G A Your Meter Features Easy The CONTOUR blood glucose monitoring system is about simplicity You will notice its uncomplicated approach the first time you see it Simple things like the use of three large buttons and a clear display are sure to make this your favorite meter right from the start Automatic You no longer have to worry about coding your meter or marking a control test result The CONTOUR meter does it automatically It will even tell you when a test strip is under filled Programmed Your CONTOUR meter has been preset at the factory with the standard date time and units of mea sure mmol L used where you purchased your meter To change these settings or use advanced meter features such as meal markers or post meal test alarm read through the Additional Features section of your user guide Customizable The CONTOUR meter allows you to set personal choices for some features For more information please see pages 14 19 Your CONTOUR meter is designed with No Coding tech nology so the meter codes itself every time you insert a test strip This means you do not have to worry about ge
22. nd Insert this end into Sample Tip the test strip port Blood sample pulled in here Your MICROLET 2 Lancing Device Cocking Handle Release Button Lancet Holder Grip Indent Lancet Tze EES Round A 2 Protective Cap Endcap Dial A idi Gray Adjustable Endcap Clear AST Endcap FINGERTIPS FOREARM OR PALM Not included Call to order Your Meter Display The picture below shows all the symbols that appear on your meter display To view with the meter off press and hold A or V All dis play segments will appear for 10 seconds If you need more than 10 seconds to check the display press and hold A or V again Introduction While all characters are displayed it is very important to verify that 9 4 0 is fully displayed If there are miss ing segments see Error Codes and Symbols page 34 This may affect the way you see your results a WA A 0 18 HM or FM will Top area on l appear if the meter the display Indicates sound is in 12 hour setup presenting is turned on date and time a Indicates the batteries are low and need to be Pre meal changed result marker d m d G88 Center area on the Day month format display that shows either Post meal Your test result or any i result marker Tor codes gt J Results are ae Indicates the meter is displayed as p ready to test mg dL or mmol L Identifies a 4 The 7 appears Logbook entry when view
23. ol L millimoles of glucose per liter In some countries the meters are preset to display units in mg dL milligrams of glucose per deciliter Results in mmol L will always have a decimal point Results in mg dL will never have a decimal point E J mmol a al al m d tO Example or L al aa Kn Check your display to ensure that results are being displayed in mmol L If they are not contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Before You Begin Testing 1 Read your user guide and all instructional materi als provided in your meter kit before testing 2 Have all the materials you will need ready before you begin testing This includes your CONTOUR meter the CONTOUR test strips and the MICROLET 2 lancing device with MICROLET lancets You may also need CONTOUR control solution to run a quality control check 3 Wash your hands thoroughly with warm soapy water and dry them well before testing www bayerdiabetes ca Introduction Before You Begin Testing a N ae co Q D zi Q ze D D Q lt r O D N mp The following steps pages 8 13 are shown in the proper order for performing a blood glucose test Getting Ready to Test Read the MICROLET 2 insert for complete instructions For testing sites other than fingertip see page 28 Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before testing Remove the endcap from the MICROLET2 lancing device wit
24. olution Gently rock the control bottle to ensure the control solution is mixed well Make sure you are using Bayer s CONTOUR control solution If result is still out of range contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Compare meter display with the illustration on page 3 If the display is not correct contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 36 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Changing the Batteries Batteries should be replaced when the meter continually displays i _ or the meter briefly shows and then turns off See Error Codes and Symbols page 34 Turn off your meter before changing your batteries Press firmly on the battery cover and slide in the direction of the arrow NOTE If you put the new batteries in the meter within 5 minutes of taking the old ones out all your settings and results will be saved If you take more than 5 minutes you will need to reset the date and time although your other settings and results will be saved Remove the old batteries by pressing the top of the battery which will raise the bottom of the battery up N o Bos old E aa s E O O f a de Q Technical Information www bayerdiabetes ca 37 Place new batteries under the prongs and into the battery compartment with the side up Slide the battery co
25. potentially serious medical condition Test result is Repeat the test using a new test below 0 6 mmol L strip i O 2 z N o S N 3 o O O fea O iT If your result still flashes LO contact your physician or health care professional immediately CAUTION Glucose levels below 2 8 mmol L may indicate a potentially serious medical condition Technical Information www bayerdiabetes ca 35 UOI EWOJU m O O O Q D N M T ae 3 oJ o N je iuyv L If you do not resolve the problem contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 WHAT YOU SEE Control test result is out of range too high or too low Some display segments do not appear when the meter initially turns on Results are not displayed in expected units of measure mmol L or mg dL WHAT IT MEANS Test strip or control solution is past the expiration date or is past the discard date Test strip is deteriorated due to heat or exposure to moisture Control solution is not at room temperature or may not be mixed well Incorrect control solution was used Meter could be damaged Possible meter electronics failure This may affect the way you see your results WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Check all expiration dates and discard dates Do not use expired testing materials Run another control test with a new test strip and control s
26. r has no knowledge of the perform ance of the CONTOUR blood glucose meter when used with any test strip other than CONTOUR and therefore this warranty is invalid if the CONTOUR meter is used with any test strip than the CONTOUR test strip or when the CONTOUR test strip is altered or modified in any manner Manufacturer s Warranty Bayer Inc warrants to the original purchaser that this meter will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own your system Bayer shall replace with a reconditioned meter or at its option repair at no charge a meter that is found to be defective This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations 1 The attached warranty card must be completed signed and returned to validate your warranty 2 This warranty is limited to replacement due to defects in parts or workmanship Bayer shall not be required to replace any meters which are necessitated by abuse accidents alteration misuse neglect lost or stolen maintenance by other than Bayer or failure to operate the meter in accordance with instructions Further Bayer assumes no liability for malfunction or damage to Bayer meters caused by the use of reagents other than reagents i e CONTOUR test strips manufactured or recommended by Bayer 3 Bayer reserves the right to make changes in design of this meter without obligation to incorporate such changes into previously manufactured meters
27. the W will disappear Press M to set To mark a result with the post meal marker press A or V until the flashes Press M to set To mark a result with the logbook press A or V until the Q flashes Press M to set Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 When the alarm sounds the meter will automatically turn on The alarm will beep 20 times and the display will show the pre meal test result you marked when you set the alarm Pressing any button will silence the alarm You can now run another test by placing a test strip in the test strip port and following the testing instructions page 8 When you have completed this test and the result is shown on the display will flash To mark this test as a post meal result press M If you do not want to mark this test remove the test strip to turn the meter off If you decide not to test after the alarm sounds press any button to turn your meter off The meter will only set one alarm at a time It will remember the last alarm set www bayerdiabetes ca Using Advanced Mode To Cancel an Alarm When the meter is off press M to turn on the meter The date and time will appear along with the W Press A or V two times and the alarm icon will disappear Press M to cancel the alarm After performing a test TO MARK RESULTS YOU WILL SEE I Pre Meal Press A or V Flashing ne D 2 ot O os wD Press A or V Flashing
28. trained specialists to help you Important gt Speak to a Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline Representative before returning your meter for any reason He she will give you the information needed to get your problem handled correctly and efficiently gt Have your CONTOUR blood glucose meter and CONTOUR test strips available when you phone It would also be helpful to have a bottle of CONTOUR control solution nearby Check List This check list may be helpful when speaking with Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 Locate the serial number A and model number B on the back of the meter 2 Locate the CONTOUR test strips expiration date on the bottle 3 Check the battery icon on the display See page 37 Changing the Batteries 44 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Supplies When calling or writing for supplies be sure to include the num ber with the name of the replacement part or accessory item REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Item 40030030 Two 3 volt Lithium Batteries DL2032 or CR2032 99C71529 CONTOUR User Guide 40453276 Bayer s Serial Data Cable 40453291 Bayer s USB Data Cable 7081C CONTOUR Test Strips box of 50 7091C CONTOUR Test Strips box of 100 7109BB CONTOUR Normal Control Solution 2 vials 7110BB CONTOUR Low Control Solution 1 vial 7111BB CONTOUR High Control Solution 1 vial 6611 MICROLET Lancing Device 6546RC MICROLET Lancets box of 100
29. tting inaccurate results due to miscoding or forgetting to code your meter Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar You can better understand your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar Some of the most common symptoms are High blood sugar Low blood sugar Hyperglycaemia Hypoglycaemia frequent urination shakiness excessive thirst sweating blurred vision fast heartbeat increased fatigue blurred vision extreme hunger confusion irritability passing out seizure Ketones Ketoacidosis shortness of breath nausea and vomiting very dry mouth CAUTION If you are experiencing any of these symptoms test your blood glucose If your test result is below 2 8 mmol L or above 13 9 mmol L contact your doctor immediately For additional information and a complete list of symptoms contact your healthcare professional or refer to the website for the Canadian Diabetes Association www diabetes ca www bayerdiabetes ca Introduction d O gt N xe 0 2 aa z O l S O t D a u e N z O ead Q z 2A N Important Things to Know gt Always keep the test strips in the original bottle Tightly close the bottle immediately after remov ing a test strip The bottle is designed to keep the test strips dry Exposure to room humidity from leaving the bottle open or not
30. ver back into place lining up with the open slots and close firmly WARNING Keep batteries away from children Lithium batteries are poisonous If swallowed im mediately contact your physician or poison control center Discard batteries according to your local environmental regulations O gt OS a r gt D 00 BS mp r D Z M A UOI EWOJU jed1uydO 38 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Caring for the System Store meter in the carrying case provided whenever possible Wash hands and dry them thoroughly before handling to keep the meter and test strips free of oils and other contaminants Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the electronics or causing other malfunctions Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive humidity heat cold dust or dirt The exterior of the meter can be cleaned using a moist not wet lint free tissue with a mild detergent or disin fectant solution such as 1 part bleach mixed with 9 parts water Wipe dry with lint free tissue after cleaning CAUTION Do not allow cleaning solution to run in or around the buttons or battery cover Doing so may cause a malfunction www bayerdiabetes ca 39 Technical Information z v 2A N is p O aa O f am 7S La Q Technical Information Please refer to your CONTOUR blood glucose test strip package insert or contact the Bayer Diabetes Care
31. wed all of the results in the memory m NOTES Averages include the specified time period plus the current day The meter will hold 480 results in the memory When the maximum is reached the oldest test result will be removed as a new test is completed and saved to the memory Press M to turn the meter off or it will automatically turn off after 3 minutes M represents the number of test results www bayerdiabetes ca Additional Features 25 S NSOY P32101S UIM IA In Advanced Mode L 2 you have all of the options described in Basic Mode plus additional items available Press M to turn your meter on Briefly press M again to view the 14 day average in cluding the number of results used to obtain the average Press V to review previous results Results will be shown starting with the most recent Each result will show the date and time the test was taken You can press A or W to scroll forward or backward through the results When End appears on the display you have viewed all of the results in the memory Press M to turn your meter on Press M again to view the 14 day average including the number of results used to obtain the average Press A to view the 7 day high and low summary At the top of the display you will see the number of HI and LO results In the center of the display is the total number of results Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200
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