Bayer HealthCare CONTOUR LINK Quick Reference Manual

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WIRELESS BLOOD GLUCOSE
MONITORING SYSTEM Buttons
Test Strip
Port
Your C Test Strip:
ONTOUR ®
Sample Tip: The
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE end of the test
strip where the
blood is pulled in.
Meter: TESTING YOUR BLOOD
Before starting, be sure the Send option on the
meter is set to On (the Send arrow is displayed
to the right of the date in the display window).
Check battery status and wash your hands
before testing.
Display
Memory
Button
(On/Off,
Memory
Recall,
Enter)
1. Hold the test strip with the grey end facing
up. Insert the grey end of the test strip into the
Grey Electrode test strip port.
End: The end of
the test strip that
is inserted into the
The meter will turn on and a test strip with
test strip port on
a fl ashing blood drop will let you know the
the meter (grey meter is ready to test.
end facing up).
2. Obtain the blood drop. See your User Guide
or Bayer's M ® 2 insert for instructions.
ICROLET
3. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to To stop transmission of a result
the drop of blood. The blood is pulled into
by the Medtronic device within the fi rst 5
the test strip through the tip. seconds), press M. The transmission will be
cancelled. (The result cannot be re-sent later.)
For marker instructions, see other side.
must mark your results while the result is still
being displayed (before you remove the test
strip or turn the meter off). The markers will
be displayed after the result has been sent (or
the transmission cancelled).
Keep the strip in the blood drop until the
meter beeps.
TURNING OFF THE SEND OPTION
FOR A SINGLE RESULT
If you do NOT want to send a blood test result
to your Medtronic device, you can turn off the
Send option for a single test.
1. Insert the test strip to turn the meter on.
Your result is displayed after a fi ve-second
Before you begin your test, press and hold
countdown. It will fl ash to indicate that it the ▲ or ▼ key until "
is being transmitted to your compatible
displayed next to the date will disappear.
Medtronic device.
2. Test your blood as usual. The result will not
Important: always check the display on your Medtronic
fl ash, indicating that it is not being sent.
device to ensure that the glucose result shown agrees
with the meter display.
3. When you turn the meter on to perform
To set up the link feature on your Medtronic device, please
another test, the Send option will again
refer to the Medtronic device addendum located in your
be on.
device box.
(if not accepted See your user guide for a complete list of error codes and symbols.
Need Help ? Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS
Low batteries.
(will remain on display)
You
Dead batteries.
(will fl ash for 10 seconds
then the meter will turn off)
E1 Temperature out of range.
The test strip has not fi lled
E2
enough for an accurate test.
The meter is sensing a used
test strip or blood was applied
E3
before the meter was ready.
Test strip not inserted correctly
E4 or E7
or using the wrong test strip.
HI = Test result is above
HI or LO
600 mg/dL; LO = Test result is
below 10 mg/dL.
WARNING: Glucose levels above 250 mg/dL or below 50 mg/dL may indicate a potentially serious medical condition.
" is displayed. The
Test result continues to fl ash The Medtronic device did not
for 60 seconds, then stops. acknowledge receipt of the test
result within 60 seconds.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Replace the batteries as soon as possible to avoid the risk of a test
result not being stored in the meter.
Replace the batteries immediately to avoid the risk of a test result
not being stored in the meter.
Move to an area that is within the operating range for the
meter (41°F – 113°F). Let the meter adjust to this temperature
for 20 minutes before testing.
Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip.
Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip. Wait until
you see the fl ashing blood drop in the display before adding the
blood sample.
Remove and reinsert the test strip properly. Only use C ONTOUR
Test Strips.
Wash and dry your hands and the test site. Repeat the test using
a new test strip. If your result is still "HI" or "LO," contact your
physician or health care professional immediately.
• Be sure the Medtronic device is located within 4 feet of the
C ONTOUR L INK meter.
• Check that the Medtronic device is set to accept meter results
and the meter ID has been programmed into the device.
• Check the display on the Medtronic device to determine if the
glucose result has been received by the device. If it has not, you
can enter the test result manually.
If you continue to have problems, contact Bayer Diabetes Care
Customer Service.