Bayer HealthCare CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meter and Ascensia CONTOURTM Test Strips User's Manual
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1. Press amp or W to choose whether to turn the buzzer on or off You will hear a beep when you switch to the NA screen Press M to set Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Setting the 12 or 24 Hour Clock 12H will now flash on the display Press amp or W to choose the 12H or 24H setting This option lets you set the meter to display time as a 12 hour setting with AM and PM or as a 24 hour display military time Press M to set Setting the Month and Day format m d will now flash on the display Press amp or W to choose how you want the date to appear month day or day month Press M to set www BayerDiabetes com Setting the Date Time and Sound 23 Ue pue siaye su Hus 24 Setting the Markers and Alarm Markers and Alarm You will now see three markers displayed on your meter along with the word Hae Your Ascensia CONTOUR Meter can give you the option of marking your test results See pages 26 29 to learn how to use these options Press A or W to turn the marker option on or off Press M to set You have now completed the set up of your meter The final display will re main on for 3 seconds showing all the options you have chosen If you ever want to change the options you have chosen sim ply go back to page 21 and follow the set up instructions Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Using the Markers2. A Lift device away from the A amp Q S az Q k Press the clear endcap firmly against the punc ture site and then press the blue release button Getting the Blood Drop skin without smearing the blood t ae seit md Do not test blood sample if you get Smeared blood e Clot ted blood e Runny blood e Clear fluid mixed with the blood www BayerDiabetes com 11 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 Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on top of the test strip poojg JNO Bunse Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps After the beep you will see the meter countdown the five seconds al until the test is complete and H saa your result is displayed ee dR 12 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Your test result will au tomatically be stored in the meter memory You can set your meter to use special marker op tions see pages 21 24 Expected Values Blood glucose values will vary depending on food intake medication dosages health stress or exercise Consult your healthcare professional tor the target value that is appropriate for you Standard medical practice goals for a typical non pregnant individual with diabetes are e Before a meal glucose 90 to 130 mg dL e 2 hours after a meal less than 18
3. the device NOTE You can also pull and release the Cocking End G D eb Q JJ D pe Q lt e O D n eb i iy Twist off the lancet cap Be sure to save it for disposing of the used lancet 8 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Replace the device endcap Use the gray endcap for fingertip testing d Y Use the clear endcap for alterna tive site forearm or palm testing Remove a test strip from the bottle Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip NOTE Check the expira tion 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 strio port on the meter No coding needed ra Q O gt gt 5 Q ce O C wez Q UO The meter will turn on A test strip with a flashing blood drop Hee Pee FM will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test www BayerDiabetes com 9 u nse do q poojg su Bun eo 10 Getting the Blood Drop LA Fingertip Testing Use the gray dcap I The depth of the es an puncture depends K amp T A Deep upon the adjustable lt Puncture Puncture endcap setting you e choose and the amount of pressure applied to the puncture 4 XE Ea site You should determine which combination works best Press the gray endcap firmly against t
4. Carefully follow testing instructions in your user guide If you continue to have problems contact Bayer Customer Service Test result is e Wash your hands and the above 600 mg dL test site Repeat the test using a new test strip e f your result is still HI contact your physician or healthcare professional immediately CAUTION Glucose levels above 250 mg dL may indicate a potentially serious medical condition LO Test result is e Repeat the test using a below 10 mg dL new test strip e f your result is still LO contact your physician or healthcare professional immediately CAUTION Glucose levels below 50 mg dL may indicate a potentially serious medical condition Customer Service at 1 800 348 8100 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 mg dL or mmol L WHAT IT MEANS e Test strip or control solution is past the expiration date or is past the discard date e Test strip Is deteriorated due to heat or expo sure to moisture e Control solution is not at room temperature or may not be mixed well e Incorrect control solution was used Possible meter electronics failure This may affect the way you see your results WHAT YOU SHOULD DO e Make sure you are using Ascensia CONTOUR Control Solutio
5. or call 1 800 348 8100 to order Part numbers are subject to change without notice REFERENCES American Diabetes Association www diabetes org 2 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 3 American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Position Statement Diabetes Care 29 Suppl 1 S10 2006 40 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Bayer HealthCare Bayer HealthCare LLC Mishawaka IN 46544 www BayerDiabetes com Bayer the Bayer Cross Ascensia CONTOUR MICROFILL and MICROLET are trademarks of Bayer 2006 Bayer HealthCare LLC 99B71519 Made and Printed in U S A Rev 9 06
6. and Alarm If you have set your meter with the marker option on see pages 21 24 your meter will display three markers next to your blood glucose test result Using the Markers and Alarm Pre meal Marks a test result that was taken before a meal XY Post meal Marks a test result that was taken after a meal MA Logbook Marks any result as being unique or dif ferent in some way and for which you may want to make notes in your Clinilog 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 www BayerDiabetes com If you do not want to mark the test result Press M or remove the used test strip to automatically save the test result in the meter memory OR Press A or W until all three markers disappear trom the display Press M and remove the used test strip Dispose of the used test strio and lancet properly to prevent injury or contamination to others If you want to mark the test result gw Press A or W to move to the marker you want to set You will ps know when you have chosen a marker when you see the box around it flashing on the display Press M to set If you mark a result with the e the will appear with a box flashing around it C Aj 5 Co or S D e n N 5 a gt D 3 This allows you to set an alarm that will go off in 2 2 hours to remind you to run a post
7. ing toll free 1 800 348 8100 for assistance and or instructions for obtaining service of this instrument 38 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Service Information If you have a problem and none of the problem solving steps in the user guide help call Bayer Customer Service In the U S A call toll free 1 800 348 8100 7 days a week 24 hours a day We have trained specialists to help you Important gt Speak to a Bayer HealthCare Representative before returning your meter for any reason He she will give you the information needed to get your problem handled correctly and efficiently J Have your Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meter and Ascensia CONTOUR Test Strips available when you phone It would also be helpful to have a bottle of Ascensia CONTOUR Control Solution nearby www BayerDiabetes com 39 n 2 2 Q 5 Ye v 2 gt Bs q n WY D A D Q Q N Ke i n Supplies When calling or writing for supplies be sure to include the number with the name of the replacement part or acces sory item Replacement Parts Part Number Item 40030030 Two 3 volt Lithium Batteries DL2032 or CR2032 Free Batteries For Life program Call 1 800 348 8100 99B71519 Ascensia CONTOUR User Guide 40453276 Bayer Data Cable These parts are available in the United States from Bayer HealthCare LLC Customer Service Department Order Entry P O Box 2004 Mishawaka Indiana 46546
8. meal test e F l r 2 If you want to set the alarm press M n 2 0 If you do not want to set the ius 30 TI eg alarm press A or V The will disappear showing an empty Mall box ez M to set 26 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 The Alarm When the alarm sounds the meter will automati cally turn on the alarm will sound 20 times and the display will show the pre meal test result you marked when you set the alarm Pressing any but ee N ton will silence the alarm 430 2 38 PM You can now run another test by placing a test strip in the test strip port and following the testing instructions page 8 a When you have completed this G li test and the result is shown on the display you may want to mark this test with the X to identify this test result as your post meal result z B a lt O VW Q ne Q te mun O S If you do not want to run another test immediately after the alarm sounds press any button to turn your meter off The meter will only set one alarm It will remember the last alarm set Any previous alarm setting will be lost For example An alarm has been set You decide to re test before that alarm goes off If you mark the new test result with a pre meal marker and set a new alarm the old alarm setting will be ignored and only the new setting will sound in 2 2 hours www BayerDiabetes com 2
9. shown below While all characters are displayed it is most important to verify that 4 is fully displayed If there is a difference see Error Codes and Symbols page 17 This may affect the way you see your results K Om xY i K L Top area on the display presenting date and time Q Indicates an alarm has been set Pre meal result marker e Post meal result marker Bs Identifies a test result as unique or different Indicates beeper is turned on 0 0 0 Center area on the display that shows either your test result or any error codes v Control result marker i Indicates the meter is ready to test i Indicates it is too cold or too hot for your meter to test accurately a Mii ord will appear if the meter is in 12 hour setup d m d Displays the date format gt 2 Q 2 m Q ar Q v gt mmol TdL Results are displayed along with the preset units of measure The 7 appears when viewing number of results over past 7 days A Average a L Indicates the batteries are low and need to be changed 3 a S D or D Tl w or n Your Meter Features Programmed Your Ascensia CONTOUR Meter has been preset at the factory with the standard date time and meter features used where you live To change these settings or use advanced meter featur
10. where you are testing Whenever the meter is moved from one location to another allow 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 41 F and 113 F It is important not to 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 Wash your hands thoroughly with warm soapy water and dry them well Potential Biohazard Healthcare professionals or persons using this system on multiple patients should follow the infection control pro cedure approved by their facility All products or objects which come in contact with human blood even after cleaning should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral diseases www BayerDiabetes com i e Before You Begin Getting Ready to Test Read the Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device insert for com y gt plete instructions q Remove the endcap from the Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device Rotate do not remove the Be protective cap on a lancet V4 turn u Insert the lancet firmly until it comes to a full stop This will cock
11. 0 mg dL CAUTION e f your test result is below 50 mg dL above 250 mg dL or you see LO or HI on the meter dis play call your physician or healthcare professional immediately eDo not change your medication based on Ascensia CONTOUR blood glucose results without the advice of your physician or healthcare professional To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip Carefully dispose of the used test strip www BayerDiabetes com e c D a Testing Your Blood 13 To remove the used lancet Place the protective cap on a flat surface with the Bayer logo facing down Remove the endcap Do not use the same endcap on another person With the used lancet still in the lancing device push the lancet needle completely into the middle of the exposed side of the cap This will cock the device T Push the blue release button to i expose the lancet nr Grasp the lancet body and pull it straight out of the device 3 Do not reuse lancets they are for single use only Dispose of the used lancet carefully to prevent injury or contamination to others poojg Inoa Bunse 14 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Error Codes and Symbols If you do not resolve the problem contact Bayer Customer Service at 1 800 348 8100 WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO T will remain Low batteries Replace the batteries as wj on the display soon as p
12. 7 wejy pue s e e N su Bu sn 28 To Cancel an Alarm Press M to enter the meter memory The 14 day average will appear along with the 9 Press M again and a box will appear and flash around the T YOU WILL SEE TO MARK RESULTS B Pre Meal Press A or V Press M Q Alarm Press A or V X Post Meal Press A or V Press M en Logbook Press Aor V Press M Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Press amp or WV The will now indicate the alarm has been turned off Press M to set YOU WILL SEE WHAT IT MEANS m 030 2 08 f Result is marked as a _Pa pre meal test You can now set an alarm n Fr j wiu fesl f Alarm is set to go off in 272 hours to remind you to run 7 a post meal test I an 3 Result is marked as a post meal test Result is marked in memory as unique You should note this in your Clinilog www BayerDiabetes com z amp lt x Ke PA Q D Q a mun 9 S 29 S NSaY pe o s Hulmai 30 Using the Memory With the meter off press the M button on the meter to view stored test results The 14 day average will appear on the display with the average for test results taken over the last 14 days If you have set an alarm that has not sounded yet you will also see a symbol Number of results The number of results included in the averag
13. ASCENSIA Blood Glucose Monitoring System For Use With Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meter and Ascensia CONTOUR Test Strips Thank you for choosing the Ascensia 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 Ascensia 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 Additional Materials Ascensia CONTOUR Test Strips Use for blood glucose or control solution testing Supplied in a handy bottle with an easy to open flip top lid Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device with Adjust able Endcap and clear Alternative Site Testing AST Endcap Use the Adjustable Endcap for testing on the fingertip Use the clear AST Endcap for testing on the forearm or palm BATTERIES Uses two 3 volt DL2032 or CR2032 lith ium batteries Replace when necessary Free Batteries For Life program Call 1 800 348 8100 For short simple instructions a quick reference guide is also provided It can be more convenient when traveling 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 Getting Ready to Test Getting the Blood Drop Fingerti
14. Batteries should be replaced when the meter continually displays li or the meter briefly shows IJ and then turns off See Error Codes and Symbols page 15 Press firmly on the battery cover and slide in the direction of the arrow NOTE If you do not put the new batteries in the meter within five minutes of taking the old ones out you may need to reset the date and time Your other meter settings and stored results will be saved Remove the old batteries by pressing the top of the battery which will raise the bottom of the battery up Place new batteries under the Je N prongs and into the battery lt compartment with the MS y side up ER 32 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Slide the battery cover back into U place lining up with the open slots and close firmly WARNING Keep batteries away from children Lithium batteries are poisonous If swallowed immediately contact your physician or poison control center Discard batteries according to your local environmental regulations Caring for the System Store meter in the carrying case provided whenever possible Wash hands and dry 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 strip to excessive humidity heat cold dust or dirt The ex
15. CONTOUR Test Strips manufactured or recommended by Bayer HealthCare 3 Bayer HealthCare reserves the right to make changes in design of this instrument without obligation to incorporate such changes into previously manufactured instruments www BayerDiabetes com 37 gt 15 s a9 a9 or lt 4 Bayer HealthCare has no knowledge of the performance of the Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meter when used with any test strips other than Ascensia CONTOUR Test Strips and therefore makes no warran ty of the performance of the Ascensia CONTOUR Meter when used with any test strips other than Ascensia CONTOUR Test Strips or when the Ascensia CONTOUR Test Strip is altered or modified in any manner BAYER HEALTHCARE MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WAR RANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT THE OPTION OF REPLACEMENT DESCRIBED ABOVE IS BAYER HEALTHCARE S ONLY OBLI GATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL BAYER BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF BAYER HEALTHCARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For Warranty Service Purchaser must contact the Cus tomer Service Department of Bayer HealthCare by call
16. e is shown at the top of the dis play Your control results are not included in this 14 day average Press A to view the 7 day total 7 day total Your meter will dis play the total number of results taken during the last seven days High and low results At the top of the display you will see the number of high results above 180 mg dL and low results be low 72 mg dL during that seven day period Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Press W to review previous results Previous results Results will be shown starting with the most recent Each result will show the date and time the test was taken as well as any symbols you chose to mark the test result You can press A or W to scroll torward or backward through the results You can press and release the button to view stored results one at a time or you can hold it to move through results continuously When nd appears on the display you have viewed all of the results in the memory 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 three minutes i 38 rewa PM rE www BayerDiabetes com n Q ce Oo Q da O ez V O E 2 gt 31 A gt J D 5 Q 5 Co or D U D or or D ga n Changing the Batteries
17. e frequent urination e shakiness e excessive thirst e sweating e blurred vision e fast heartbeat e increased fatigue e blurred vision e extreme hunger e strange behavior e irritability e confusion e passing out e seizure Ketones Ketoacidosis from untreated Hyperglycemia e shortness of breath e nausea and vomiting e very dry mouth If you are experiencing any symptoms test your blood glucose If your test result is below 50 mg dL or above 250 mg dL contact your doctor immediately For additional information and symptoms contact a healthcare professional or refer to the website for the American Diabetes Association www diabetes org www BayerDiabetes com BS O gt U O O CO s O BS O i 2 a ez O n z O Pur Q z gt gt U 3 O O e Q e _ Q TA e O A O Important Things to Know Your Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meter is specific for glucose and has been referenced to plasma serum values Methods calibrated to plasma serum can be 9 to 15 higher than the results of whole blood glucose assay methods gt Always keep the test strips in the original bottle Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing a test strip The bottle is especially designed to provide a dry environment for the test strips Extended exposure to room humidity trom leaving the bottle open or not storing the test strips in the original bottle will damage your test st
18. es such as meal markers read through the Options section of your user guide Easy The Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring System is all about simplicity You will notice its uncompli cated 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 trom the start Automatic You no longer have to worry about coding your meter or marking a control test result The Ascensia CONTOUR Meter does it automatically It will even tell you when a test strip is under filled Makes Sense You will find features that customers just like you asked for Practical features like a fast test time a very small blood sample size and a simple testing pro cedure no coding required make the Ascensia CONTOUR Meter your meter Convenient Your Ascensia CONTOUR Meter takes up about as much room in your pocket or bag as your key ring The meter s small size sleek design and ease of use allows you to take it everywhere You will be likely to test more often which can mean better control of your diabetes Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 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 this will also help you decide what to do if your results seem unusual Some of the most common symptoms are High blood sugar Low blood sugar Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia
19. he puncture site and press the blue release button Wait a few seconds Stroke your hand and finger towards the puncture site to form a drop of blood Do not squeeze around the puncture site milking Test immediately after you have tormed a blood drop see page 12 IMPORTANT Fingertip Testing Should Be Done e If you think your blood glucose is low hypoglycemia e When blood glucose is changing rapidly after a meal insulin dose or exercise If you have hypoglycemic unawareness lack of symptoms If you get alternative site blood glucose results that do not agree with how you feel If you will be driving a car or operating machinery Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Alternative Site Testing Use the clear endcap Do only when it is more than two hours after a meal diabetes medication or exercise J Select a puncture site on forearm or palm Avoid veins hair moles bone and tendon For palm testing it is For forearm testing only rub not necessary to rub the testing area vigorously skin or pump the device until it feels warm to increase blood att flow Press the Q clear endcap firm lt ly against the puncture site and then press the blue release button Keep the device in E constant contact with the skin and pump apply and release pressure up and down 2 3 times without lifting device away from skin Maintain steady pressure Jan drop size es the suggested size
20. in your 14 day blood glucose average or in the 7 day total TEJE Carefully dispose of the used test strip A O or e n o eb O D n eb 5 2 N Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Setting the Date Time and Sound You can set your meter to display different options To get into set up mode press and hold M for three seconds A complete display will briefly appear then go to a display with the time Setting the Time The number in the hour position will be flashing Press A or W until you reach the correct time Press M to set The number in the minute posi tion will now flash Press amp or V until you reach the correct minute Press M to set The PM will now flash Press amp or Y to choose AM or PM Press M to set www BayerDiabetes com Setting the Date Time and Sound 21 punos pue swig eyeq su Bun es 22 Fetel ca is Setting the Date The date will now appear on the display The year will be flashing Press amp or W to reach the current year Press M to set The month will now flash Press A or V to reach the current month Press M to set The day will now flash Press amp or W to set the day Press M to set Setting the Sound The flashing bell symbol will now appear on the display along with the word Pn This option controls whether you want to hear the beeps during testing
21. ing System by 108 untrained people with diabetes using three test strip lots The reference measurement was done on the YSI Glucose Analyzer Ascensia CONTOUR data compare well with the results from the YSI method Regression Statistics Plasma Serum Reference plasma reference glucose range 75 to 397 mg dL Correlation Coefficient r 1 02x 0 12 mg dL 0 972 1 03x 4 34 mg dL 0 963 0 95x 0 41 mg dL 0 974 Precision A study was conducted with the Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring System with five heparinized whole blood specimens with glucose levels from 40 to 325 mg dL Multiple replicates n 100 were tested using multiple Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Meters and one lot of Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Test Strips The following precision results were obtained Plasma Serum Coefficient of variation 38 mg dl 1 9 mg dL Mean www BayerDiabetes com 35 S 2 J E Som O t 2 G D Specifications Test Sample Whole blood Test Result Referenced to plasma serum glucose Sample Volume 0 6 uL Measuring Range 10 600 mg dL 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 41 113 F Humidity 10 93 RH Dimensions 77 mm H x 57 mm W x 19 mm T Weight 1 7 oz 47 5 grams Ala
22. n e Gently rock the control bottle to ensure the control solution is mixed well e Run another control test e f result is still out of range retest with a new test strip and control solution e f result is still out of range call Bayer Customer Service e Check all expiration dates and discard dates Do not use expired testing materials Compare meter display with the illustration on page 3 If the display is not correct contact Bayer Customer Service Contact Bayer Customer Service www BayerDiabetes com n 9 2 gt un o c n Q O t ER 17 ond O u se uo njoS jo uo r ma O a EnA PM SCS gt Control Solution Testing Use Ascensia CONTOUR Control Solutions to practice on the sys tem or to run a check to make sure the meter and the test strips are working properly Using another 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 date 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 A test strip with a flashing blood drop will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Gently
23. ossible 4 will flash for 10 Dead batteries Replace the batteries l seconds then the meter will turn off Temperature out Move to an area that is of range within the operating range for the meter 41 F 113 F Let the meter adjust to this temperature for twenty minutes before testing The test strip has Remove the test strip not filled enough and retest using a new for an accurate test test strip The meter is sensing Remove the test strip and a used test strip retest using a new test strip Wait until you see the flashing blood drop on the display before adding the blood sample Test strip not Remove and reinsert the inserted correctly test strip properly see page 9 Potential software Remove the test strip or hardware issue and retest using a new test strip If you continue to have problems contact Bayer Customer Service n Error Codes and Symbols www BayerDiabetes com m O O oe D n g 2 lt 3 o O n 16 If you do not resolve the problem contact Bayer WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO E7 Wrong test strip Remove the test strip ly and retest using Ascensia E DU CONTOUR Test Strip l N Invalid date or time See set up instructions page 21 to set the date and time on your meter If you continue to have problems contact Bayer Customer Service Abnormal result Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip
24. p Testing Alternative Site Testing Forearm or Palm Testing Your Blood Error Codes and Symbols Control Solution Testing Setting the Date Time and Sound Setting the Markers and Alarm Using the Markers and Alarm Viewing Stored Results Changing the Batteries Caring tor the System Transferring Results to a Computer Technical Information Specifications Warranty Service and Supplies NO Ul B N 15 18 32 33 34 35 36 3 39 e c D he Important Sjoo Huljsay INOA Your Ascensia CONTOUR Meter Har I208 PA Display Up Down Memory Scroll Buttons Button On Off Memory Test Strip Port b Recall Enter Your Ascensia CONTOUR Test Strip i Gray Electrode End The end of the test strip that is inserted into the test strip port on the meter with the Sample Tip The end of the test strip where the blood is pulled in gray end facing up Your Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device Cocking End Release Button Lancet Holder Lancet A an e rotective A Cap GC e T i Adjustable Endcap Clear AST Endcap FINGERTIPS FOREARM OR PALM Your Meter Display The picture below shows all the symbols that will appear on your meter display When the meter is off press and continue holding the A or W button All segments will be displayed and remain on while holding the button down for 10 seconds Repeat as needed to compare your meter to the display
25. rips P Avoid excessive milking of your finger when forming a drop of blood and test immediately after forming the blood drop gt DO NOT drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test strip Your test strip is designed to easily sip the blood into the sample tip gt DO NOT press the test strip against your finger This may block the sample tip gt DO NOT use a test strip that appears damaged or has been used Test strips are for single use only IMPORTANT NOTE Your meter has been preset and locked to display results in mg dL milligrams of glucose per deciliter Results in mg dL will never have a deci mal point e g OE results in mmol L millimoles of glucose per liter will always have a decimal point e g 4 Check your display to ensure that results are being displayed in the expected units if they are not con tact your authorized Bayer representative Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Before You Begin 1 Have all the materials you will need ready before you begin testing This includes your Ascensia CONTOUR Meter the Ascensia CONTOUR Test Strips and the Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device with Ascensia MICROLET Lan cets You may also need Ascensia CONTOUR Control Solution to run a quality control check Read your user guide and all instructional materials pro vided in your meter kit before testing Let the meter and test strips adjust to the temperature of the location
26. rm Beeps whenever a test strip is inserted into or removed from the meter when the test strip is filled with blood or control solution and when a test result appears in the display Two beeps will sound for an error Twenty beeps will sound when a programmed alarm goes off U Kej D A A 9 eb O Q 36 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Manufacturer s Warranty Bayer HealthCare warrants to the original purchaser that this instrument will be free trom defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years trom the date of original purchase except as noted below During the stated 5 year period Bayer HealthCare shall at no charge replace a unit found to be defective with an equivalent or current version of the owner s model Limitations of Warranty This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations 1 A 90 day warranty only will be extended for consumable parts and or accessories 2 This warranty is limited to replacement due to defects in parts or workmanship Bayer HealthCare shall not be required to replace any units which malfunction or are damaged due to abuse accidents alteration misuse neglect maintenance by someone other than Bayer HealthCare or failure to operate the instrument in accordance with instructions Further Bayer HealthCare assumes no liability for malfunction or damage to Bayer HealthCare instruments caused by the use of reagents other than reagents i e Ascensia
27. 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 After the beep you will see the meter countdown five seconds until the test is complete and your control test result is displayed The meter will automatically recognize and mark vf the control 098 i2 B8 PM result for you 4 NOTE The v does not indicate n n a the control test result is within the specified range m al 9 a Q O T O V ran c O U _ O www BayerDiabetes com Compare your control test result with the Normal Control Range printed on the test strip bottle N label or on the bottom of the TE ate test strip box mnie L r 1010 NOTE Low and High control Ex nev range values can be found a on the bottom of the test sees y strip box If your control test result is out of range see the What You Should Do recommendations on page 17 To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip The result will automatically be marked and stored in the meter memory Con trol results will not be included
28. terior of the meter can be cleaned using a moist not wet lint free tissue with a mild detergent or disinfectant solution such as 1 part bleach mixed with 9 parts water Wipe dry with lint free tissue after cleaning CAUTION Do not allow solution to run down into the test strip port or around the buttons Doing so may cause a malfunction www BayerDiabetes com 33 Caring for the System Je ndu o e o s jns y Hulwajsuedy se1 xJ Transferring Results to a Computer F You can transfer test results from the Ascensia CONTOUR Meter to a i computer where they can be sum marized in a report with graphs and tables To make use of this feature you need Bayer diabetes management software and a Bayer data cable IMPORTANT The Ascensia CONTOUR Meter has not been tested or certified by Bayer for use with any software other than the Bayer diabetes management software Bayer is not responsible for any erroneous results from the use of other software For more information call our Customer Service Department 1 800 348 8100 or visit our web site at www BayerDiabetes com 34 Need Help Call 1 800 348 8100 Technical Information Accuracy The accuracy of the Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitoring System has been assessed in a corre lation study conducted by healthcare professionals In this study 108 fresh capillary blood specimens were tested with the Ascensia CONTOUR Blood Glucose Monitor
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