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Bayer HealthCare Contour USB User Manual

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BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
®
USES BAYER'S CONTOUR
BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS
www.bayerdiabetes.com/us

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  • Page 1 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM USER GUIDE ® USES BAYER’S CONTOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS www.bayerdiabetes.com/us...

  • 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 50 reports provided by Bayer with the CONTOUR USB System Performance Information ® meter and GLUCOFACTS Deluxe software are Service Information Specifi...

  • Page 3: Your Contour

    CONTOUR ® USB meter to test. charger or by plugging your CONTOUR USB meter into A USB extension cable your computer. Be sure your is included for your computer is turned on and not in sleep, hibernate or convenience.

  • Page 4: Meter Overview

    Using the Buttons – • To turn on the meter, press and hold the (Selection/Scrolling) ® Bayer’s CONTOUR Menu button until USB meter is simple to the meter turns on. use. Every screen gives you choices. The three buttons next to the screen...

  • Page 5: Glucofacts Deluxe Data Management Software

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

    Do not press the test strip against your fi nger. being displayed in mg/dL. If they are not, This may block the sample tip. contact Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service, Test strips are for single use only. 1-800-348-8100. Do not use a test strip that appears damaged or Before You Begin Testing: has been used.

  • 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 show that the screen is working properly. you have formed a The CONTOUR USB logo small, round blood screen will briefl y appear drop (0.6 µl). before the Apply Blood Minimum Drop Size screen.

  • 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: CAUTION: 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 110mg/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 Immediately touch the control test: tip of the test strip to the drop of control • When using your meter solution. for the fi rst time •...
  • 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 From the Setup Menu: A screen confi rms the 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 70–180 mg/dL for After Meal testing.
  • 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 It also allows the shortest charging time. If the charging status displays “Low Power Charging,” your CONTOUR USB meter may not be plugged into a high-power USB port. Please try a different USB port on your computer. If you are...

  • Page 29: System Performance Information

    For in vitro diagnostic use only. until the upper case comes apart. • Potential Biohazard: The CONTOUR USB meter is intended for use with only one person. All products or objects that come in contact with human blood, even after cleaning, should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral diseases.
  • Page 30 Cholesterol concentrations test strip lots. The reference measurement was done on >500 mg/dL or triglyceride concentrations >3000 the YSI™ Glucose analyzer. CONTOUR USB data compare well with the results from the YSI method. mg/dL may produce elevated readings. • Peritoneal dialysis solutions:...

  • Page 31: Service Information

    Whole blood If you have a problem and none of the problem solving Test Result: Referenced to plasma/serum glucose messages on the meter help, call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service. In the USA, call toll free: Sample Volume: 0.6 μL 1-800-348-8100 (7 days a week/24 hours a day).

  • Page 32: Caring For Your Meter

    82286110 CONTOUR ® USB User Guide • Wash hands and dry them thoroughly before 81363014 Bayer’s USB Extension Cable handling to keep the meter and test strips free of 81675369 USB Cap oils and other contaminants. 81675377 Wall Charger •...
  • Page 33 During the stated 5-year period, CONTOUR test strips or when the CONTOUR test Bayer Diabetes Care shall, at no charge, replace a unit strip is altered or modifi ed in any manner. found to be defective with an equivalent or current BAYER DIABETES CARE MAKES NO OTHER version of the owner’s model.
  • Page 34 Mishawaka, IN 46544 USA www.bayerdiabetes.com/us Bayer, the Bayer Cross, CONTOUR, GLUCOFACTS, MICROLET and the No Coding logo are 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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