Your Meter And Lancing Device - Bayer HealthCare Contour Next USB User Manual

INTENDED USE
The C N USB blood glucose monitoring system is an over
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the counter (OTC) device utilized by persons with diabetes in home
settings for the quantitative measurement of glucose in whole blood,
and is for single-patient use only and should not be shared. The
system consists of a C
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The C N USB blood glucose monitoring system is
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indicated for use with fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from
the fingertip and palm only. The C
monitoring system is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening
for diabetes mellitus and is not intended for use on neonates.
The C ® N Test Strips are for use with the
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C n USB blood glucose monitoring system for the
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quantitative measurement of glucose in whole blood.
The C N Control Solutions are for use with the
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C n USB blood glucose monitoring system to check
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that the meter and test strips are working properly.
ImporTaNT SafETy INformaTIoN
Serious Illness
• Capillary (fingerstick or Alternative Site) blood glucose testing may
not be clinically appropriate when peripheral flow is decreased.
Shock, severe hypotension, hyperosmolar hyperglycemia, diabetic
ketoacidosis, and occurrence of severe dehydration are examples
of clinical conditions that may adversely affect the measurement
of glucose in peripheral blood.
Talk to your Health Care professional
• Before setting any Target Ranges or High or Low Alerts on
your meter.
• Before changing your medication based on test results.
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WARNINGS
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• If your blood sugar reading is under 50 mg/dL, follow medical
advice immediately.
• If your blood sugar reading is over 250 mg/dL, wash and dry your
hands well and repeat the test with a new strip. If you
get a similar result, call your health care professional as soon
as possible.
• About whether Alternative Site Testing (AST) is appropriate
for you.
potential Biohazard
• Always wash your hands well with soap and water before and
after testing, handling the meter, lancing device or test strips.
• The meter, lancing device and lancets are for single patient use.
Do not share them with anyone including other family members!
Do not use on multiple patients!
• All parts of this kit are considered biohazardous and can
potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after you have
performed cleaning and disinfection. For complete instructions
on cleaning and disinfecting your meter and lancing device,
please see pages 26 – 29.
• Use a new M lancet each time you test because it is no
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longer sterile after use.
• Always dispose of test strips and lancets as medical waste.
All products that come in contact with human blood should be
handled as if capable of transmitting infectious diseases.
• Keep out of reach of children. This kit contains small parts which
could cause suffocation if accidentally swallowed.
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