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Bayer HealthCare Contour USB User Manual

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B LOOD G LUCOSE MON ITOR I NG SYSTE M
USER GUIDE
®
USES BAYER'S CONTOUR
BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS
www.simplewins.com

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  • Page 1 B LOOD G LUCOSE MON ITOR I NG SYSTE M USER GUIDE ® USES BAYER’S CONTOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS www.simplewins.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Language personalize the way you test, record and view your blood glucose results. Easy accuracy and helpful Error Detection and Battery Status/Charging/Removal reports provided by Bayer with the CONTOUR USB System Performance Information ® meter and GLUCOFACTS DELUXE software are Service Information Specifi...
  • Page 3 A USB extension cable CONTOUR USB meter into is included for your your computer. Be sure your computer is turned on convenience. and not in sleep, hibernate or power saving mode.

  • Page 4: Meter Overview

    Meter Overview: Using the Menu Button – ▲ Button Using the Buttons – • To turn on the meter, press and hold the (Selection/Scrolling) ® Bayer’s CONTOUR Menu button until meter is simple to use. the meter turns on. Every screen gives you choices.

  • Page 5: Glucofacts Deluxe Diabetes Management Software

    AutoLog feature that lets you mark your NOTE: Computer viruses cannot affect the blood Before sugar data on your CONTOUR USB meter. test result as Meal or After Meal during the 5 second test ® GLUCOFACTS DELUXE Diabetes countdown.

  • Page 6: Initial Startup

    Customize – allows you to adjust settings. Initial Startup: By default: First charge your meter. Your computer can be used AutoLog is on; to perform initial startup while your meter is charging. Target is set to: Before Meal, 70–130 mg/dL You can also initiate setup directly on your meter After Meal, 70–180 mg/dL once it is fully charged.
  • Page 7 Initial Startup Using Customize: • The next screen displays the default blood sugar Press the Customize button to change the • target range for default settings. (Before Meal) and (After Meal) blood sugar. These values can be changed to the range you and/or your healthcare professional decide are your personal target ranges.

  • Page 8: Important Things To Know

    Important Things to Know: Important Note: • Your meter has been preset and locked to display Always keep the test strips in the original bottle. results in mg/dL (milligrams of glucose per deciliter). Tightly close the bottle immediately after In some countries, the meters are preset to display removing a test strip.

  • Page 9: Getting Ready To Test

    Getting Ready to Test: Loosen the round protective cap on a ® Read the MICROLET 2 insert for complete lancet by rotating it instructions. If you are using a different lancing ¼ turn, but do not device, refer to those instructions. remove it.

  • Page 10: Getting The Blood Drop

    Test immediately after working properly. you have formed a small, round blood The CONTOUR USB logo drop (0.6 µl). screen will briefl y appear before the Apply Blood Minimum Drop Size screen. The meter is now ready to test a blood drop.

  • Page 11: Alternative Site Testing (Forearm Or Palm)

    If you selected fi ngertip testing, turn to page Alternative Site Testing Use the 22 to continue reading testing instructions. (AST) is recommended Clear only when it is more than endcap For Alternative Site Testing (AST) two hours after a meal, diabetes medication, IMPORTANT: Do not use Alternative Site...
  • Page 12 For forearm testing: For palm testing, it is not necessary to rub the skin or pump the device up and down. Rub the testing area vigorously until it feels Press the clear warm to increase endcap fi rmly against blood fl ow. the puncture site and then press the Press the clear...
  • Page 13 Collecting Your Blood Drop: Testing with AutoLog On: Immediately touch the Before your test result is displayed, the AutoLog Before Meal, After tip of the test strip to screen appears. Select Meal or No Mark by pressing the button next the drop of blood.
  • Page 14 You can now set an optional Reminder Testing with AutoLog Off: (see page 32) or add a Note (see page 39). After applying blood to the test strip when AutoLog is turned off, the testing countdown screen appears for the 5 second countdown.

  • Page 15: Test Results

    Test Results: WARNING: Expected Values: Blood sugar values will vary • If your blood sugar reading is under depending on food intake, medication dosages, 50 mg/dL, follow medical advice health, stress, or activity. Non diabetic expected immediately. values are 75 to 110 mg/dL fasting. You should •...

  • Page 16: Symptoms Of High And Low Blood Sugar

    High and Low Blood Sugar Readings: Symptoms of High and Low Blood Sugar: Your meter has been preset with a hypoglycemic You can better understand your test results by (low blood sugar) value of 70 mg/dL and a hyper- being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glycemic (high blood sugar) value of 250 mg/dL.

  • Page 17: Performing A Control Test

    Performing a Control Test: Replace the cap on the control solution bottle. You should perform a control test: Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to • When using your meter for the fi rst time the drop of control •...
  • Page 18 Press the ▲ or ▼ Setting a Reminder: button to select the A Reminder for your next test can be set after correct hours. Press testing or from the Setup menu. the OK button. After Testing: Press the ▲ or ▼ Press the Reminder button.
  • Page 19 A screen confi rms the From the Setup Menu: Reminder time set. Go to the Main Menu. Press the Setup button. When the Reminder feature is on, the clock symbol is in the blue header. If Reminder is set to off, press the OK button to change the Reminder settings.

  • Page 20: Turning Off A Reminder

    Turning Off a Reminder: From the Setup Menu: Press the OK button. A Reminder can be turned off or changed after testing or from the Setup menu. After Testing: Press the Reminder button. Press the Stop button. The countdown is now stopped.

  • Page 21: Getting A Reminder

    Getting a Reminder: Adding Notes: You may add Notes to your test result that may When the Reminder time is reached, 20 beeps will sound. The meter will turn on and a Reminder help explain results. Your notes will be saved in screen will appear.

  • Page 22: Menu Button/Logbook

    Menu Button: The most recent result is shown fi rst and the • To turn on the meter, oldest result last. When press and hold the you reach the oldest entry Menu button until the you will see the End of meter turns on.
  • Page 23 The next three screens will show 14 day Before Setup: Meal, 14 day After Meal and 14 day total average. Setting the Date – Also shown are the total number of test results Press the Menu button to go to the Main Menu. included in the average, the number of tests (above), (within) and...
  • Page 24 Press the ▲ or ▼ A screen confi rms the date you entered. If button to select the correct, press the Done correct hour. Press the OK button. button and the Setup menu will appear. Press the ▲ or ▼ If you need to make changes, press the Change button to select the button and repeat the process.

  • Page 25: Autolog On/Off

    Turning the Sound On/Off – Turning AutoLog On/Off – Sound is turned ON when you receive your meter. The AutoLog feature lets you mark your test result It can be turned off using the Setup menu. Certain as Before Meal or After Meal during the 5 second error messages and the Reminder bell will override test countdown.

  • Page 26: Target Range

    Changing the Blood Sugar Target Range – A screen confi rms that all target ranges are set. ® Your CONTOUR USB meter comes preset If correct, press the Done with 70 – 130 mg/dL for Before Meal testing and button. You will be returned 70 –...
  • Page 27 Error Detection Displays: A series of low battery alerts will tell you that An error screen will always the battery is low and to have an “E” with a number charge soon. in the lower left hand corner of the display. If there is an error (hardware, software, testing errors) detected by your meter, your meter will beep twice.
  • Page 28 fl ashes slowly. your computer as a removable drive labeled “CONTOUR USB” when you insert your meter Press the Menu button at any time to display the into the USB port. You can use this memory while charging status.

  • Page 29: System Performance Information

    With a screwdriver, beginning near the strip port, 20 to 600 mg/dL. The CONTOUR USB system is not insert the tip of the screwdriver and twist to pry intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes the case loose.
  • Page 30 Cholesterol concentrations test strip lots. The reference measurement was done on >500 mg/dL or triglyceride concentrations the YSI™ Glucose analyzer. CONTOUR USB data compare well with the results from the YSI method. >3000 mg/dL may produce elevated readings. • Peritoneal dialysis solutions:...

  • Page 31: Service Information

    CONTOUR USB. Immunity to electrostatic discharge meets the requirements of IEC 61000-4-2. It is advisable to avoid use of electronic devices in very dry environments especially if synthetic materials are present.

  • Page 32: Caring For Your Meter

    These parts are available in the United States from: • Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive Bayer HealthCare LLC humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt. Customer Service Department • The exterior of the meter can be cleaned using a Order Entry P.O.
  • Page 33 CONTOUR USB for 5 years from the date of original purchase (except meter when used with any test strips other than as noted below).
  • Page 35 Bayer HealthCare LLC Mishawaka, IN 46544 USA www.simplewins.com Bayer, the Bayer Cross, CONTOUR, GLUCOFACTS, MICROLET and the No Coding logo are registered trademarks of Bayer. Windows and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft. Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. YSI is a trademark of YSI Incorporated.

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