Caring For Your Meter - Bayer HealthCare Contour USB User Manual

Caring for Your Meter:

• Only connect to a computer or charger that is
certifi ed to UL 60950-1.
• If you use a cable, use the one provided in your
meter kit.
• Store your 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 disinfectant 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, USB cap, or strip
port. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
• The USB cap of your CONTOUR
is designed to protect the USB port. Should
you lose the cap, call 1-800-348-8100 for a
replacement.
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Need Help? Call toll free: 1-800-348-8100
®
USB meter
Supplies:
When calling or writing for supplies be sure
to include the number with the name of the
replacement part or accessory item.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
Part Number* Item
82286110 CONTOUR ®
81363014 Bayer's USB Extension Cable
81675369 USB Cap
81675377 Wall Charger
*Part numbers are subject to change without notice.
These parts are available in the United States from:
Bayer HealthCare LLC
Customer Service Department
Order Entry P.O. Box 2004
Mishawaka, Indiana 46546
or call 1-800-348-8100 to order
References:
1 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
Atkin, S. et al.: Fingerstick Glucose Determination in
Shock. Ann. Int. Med. 114:1020-24; 1991.
www.bayerdiabetes.com/us
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