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USING 

THE 

MAIN MENU

17.    After the meter and pump are connected, you set your Send Options. This controls 

how your meter sends blood glucose readings to your MiniMed insulin pump. Choose 

the 

Send Option that is best for you. 

Your options are: 

Always

Meter will always send results

Ask Me

Meter will ask you before sending results

Never

Meter will never send results

Automatically send 

results to the Pump?

Always
Ask me

Never

SEND OPTIONS

OK

Send Options set. 

Meter will always 

send results.

18.  The next screen confirms your Send Option choice. 

Press 

OK

.  

   In this step, you select how the date and time are displayed on your meter.
NOTE: Your pump automatically controls the date and time. If they need to be 

changed on your pump, see your MiniMed insulin pump user guide. The date 

format you choose on the meter applies to the meter only.

Month/Day/Year

Day.Month.Year

DATE FORMAT

SELECT

19.  The 

Date Format

 screen appears. Choose your date 

format.

20.  After making your choice, a confirmation screen 

appears. Press 

OK

 to confirm and return to the 

Setup Menu.

OK

DATE/TIME

Date / Time is set by 

Pump.

10:30 PM | 10/13/11

Meter Send Options

mmol/L

Active Insulin 

  0.0 u

Bolus 

Basal

12:49

PM

16.  Hold the back button on the pump until you see the home 

screen. Put down the pump and pick up the meter.

Your choice can be changed later using Setup (see 

page 42).

BG

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USING 

THE 

MAIN MENU

36

Manage Devices

BGJ133333F

PUMP CONNECTED

MiniMed Pump

connected:

AA1234567B

Next

Delete

14.  The confirmation screen briefly appears on your pump 

followed by the Manage Devices screen.

®

Connecting to the Pump Using  

Auto Connect

12.  Check that the SN (serial number) on the pump screen 

matches the 

meter SN on the meter screen. 

If they match, scroll to 

Confirm on the pump. 

Press Select button 

.

Confirm Device SN

BGJ133333F found: SN:

BGJ133333F

Cancel

Confirm

Use Pump to confirm Device 

SN:

BGJ133333F

CONNECT TO PUMP 

13.  Turn the pump over. Check that the SN on the back of 

the pump matches the pump serial number now on the 

meter screen.

When the pump links to the meter, the SN on the 

meter screen will change to a different 

serial number. This number is the 

pump SN.

PUMP CONNECTED

MiniMed Pump

connected:

AA1234567B

Next

Delete

15.  Then press 

Next

 on your meter.

NOTE: To remove this pump, press Delete. The Connect to Pump process starts 

over to allow you to connect to a different pump.

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USING 

THE 

MAIN MENU

17.    After the meter and pump are connected, you set your Send Options. This controls 

how your meter sends blood glucose readings to your MiniMed insulin pump. Choose 

the 

Send Option that is best for you. 

Your options are: 

Always

Meter will always send results

Ask Me

Meter will ask you before sending results

Never

Meter will never send results

Automatically send 

results to the Pump?

Always
Ask me

Never

SEND OPTIONS

OK

Send Options set. 

Meter will always 

send results.

18.  The next screen confirms your Send Option choice. 

Press 

OK

.  

   In this step, you select how the date and time are displayed on your meter.
NOTE: Your pump automatically controls the date and time. If they need to be 

changed on your pump, see your MiniMed insulin pump user guide. The date 

format you choose on the meter applies to the meter only.

Month/Day/Year

Day.Month.Year

DATE FORMAT

SELECT

19.  The 

Date Format

 screen appears. Choose your date 

format.

20.  After making your choice, a confirmation screen 

appears. Press 

OK

 to confirm and return to the 

Setup Menu.

OK

DATE/TIME

Date / Time is set by 

Pump.

10:30 PM | 10/13/11

Meter Send Options

mmol/L

Active Insulin 

  0.0 u

Bolus 

Basal

12:49

PM

16.  Hold the back button on the pump until you see the home 

screen. Put down the pump and pick up the meter.

Your choice can be changed later using Setup (see 

page 42).

BG

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USING 

THE 

MAIN MENU

36

Manage Devices

BGJ133333F

PUMP CONNECTED

MiniMed Pump

connected:

AA1234567B

Next

Delete

14.  The confirmation screen briefly appears on your pump 

followed by the Manage Devices screen.

®

Connecting to the Pump Using  

Auto Connect

12.  Check that the SN (serial number) on the pump screen 

matches the 

meter SN on the meter screen. 

If they match, scroll to 

Confirm on the pump. 

Press Select button 

.

Confirm Device SN

BGJ133333F found: SN:

BGJ133333F

Cancel

Confirm

Use Pump to confirm Device 

SN:

BGJ133333F

CONNECT TO PUMP 

13.  Turn the pump over. Check that the SN on the back of 

the pump matches the pump serial number now on the 

meter screen.

When the pump links to the meter, the SN on the 

meter screen will change to a different 

serial number. This number is the 

pump SN.

PUMP CONNECTED

MiniMed Pump

connected:

AA1234567B

Next

Delete

15.  Then press 

Next

 on your meter.

NOTE: To remove this pump, press Delete. The Connect to Pump process starts 

over to allow you to connect to a different pump.

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Summary of Contents for Next Link 2.4

Page 1: ... L BG 12 00 PM 5 2 mmol L Before Meal 12 00 PM l 10 13 Bolus Reminder Notes USER GUIDE Uses only CONTOUR NEXT blood glucose test strips Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring System 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v6 indd ofc1 9 16 16 1 00 PM ...

Page 2: ... 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 and dry 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 person use Do not share them with an...

Page 3: ...ully charged when the test strip port light stops flashing and turns off NOTE Your meter can Rapid Charge After 1 minute of charging you can unplug the meter and run one blood sugar test if needed A USB extension cable is included for your convenience OR Remove USB cap Insert the meter USB plug into your computer or use the USB extension cable Be sure your computer is turned on and not in sleep hi...

Page 4: ...EN_FpBp_v5 indd 3 8 18 16 11 21 AM 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 2 8 18 16 11 21 AM 3 GETTING STARTED Before Meal mmol L 12 00 PM l 10 13 5 2 Bolus Reminder Notes Selection Scrolling Buttons See page 5 Display Screen Meter USB Plug Top Menu Button See page 4 Protective USB Cap Your CONTOUR NEXT Test Strip Sample Tip Blood sample pulled in here Getting Started Your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2...

Page 5: ...iMed insulin pump To use the meter link feature your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2 4 meter and MiniMed insulin pump must be within 1 83 meters of each other If you are not using the meter link feature you may want to set the Send option to Never on your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2 4 meter to save battery power Display Screen Menu Select Right Up Back Notification Light Left Down 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_...

Page 6: ... 7 Put the meter down and pick up your MiniMed insulin pump Press any button to turn the screen on Press the Menu button Use the down arrow to scroll to Utilities Press Select button Set Language Menu Insulin Settings Sensor Settings Events Markers Reminders Utilities 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 6 8 18 16 11 21 AM 7 GETTING STARTED Device Options Manage Devices Connect Device Conne...

Page 7: ...lect Search on your Pump and meter Search Cancel Use Pump to confirm Device SN BGJ133333F 13 Check that the Device SN serial number on the pump screen matches the meter SN on the meter screen If they match Confirm on the pump Press Select button CONNECT TO PUMP Confirm Searching Start search on new device Search may take up to 2 minutes 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 8 8 18 16 11 21 A...

Page 8: ...p see your MiniMed insulin pump user guide The date format you choose on the meter applies to the meter only Month Day Year Day Month Year DATE FORMAT SELECT 19 The Date Format screen appears on your meter Choose your date format AutoLog The AutoLog feature lets you mark your test result as Fasting Before Meal After Meal No Mark Your meter comes preset with AutoLog turned OFF 21 When the AutoLog s...

Page 9: ...cted Alert level s For additional information you may contact Customer Service Contact information for Customer Service is on the back cover NOTE As shown in the meter screen above the preset values of 3 9 7 2 are based on ADA recommendations 4 WARNING Talk to your health care professional before setting any Target ranges on your meter Target Ranges 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 12 8...

Page 10: ...s to a full stop 2 Loosen the round protective cap on a lancet by rotating it turn but do not remove it 1 Remove the endcap from the lancing device 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 14 8 18 16 11 21 AM 15 TESTING APPLY BLOOD 2 Hold the test strip with the grey square end facing up 3 Insert the grey square end into the test strip port until the meter beeps if the Sound is set to ON Gettin...

Page 11: ...ply More Blood Test Results Testing With AutoLog Off If the first blood drop is not enough the meter will beep twice and display STRIP UNDERFILLED and APPLY MORE BLOOD NOW You have about 30 seconds to apply more blood to the same strip CAUTION Always check the display on your pump to ensure that the glucose result shown agrees with the glucose result shown on the meter 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_...

Page 12: ... during or after exercise Additionally glucose levels may not rise as high or fall as low as levels in the fingertip As such fingertip testing results may identify hypoglycaemic levels sooner than alternate site results Alternative Site Testing is recommended only when it is more than 2 hours after a meal diabetes medication or exercise If you do not have a clear endcap to perform AST contact Cust...

Page 13: ... your pump after each blood sugar test Press Send or Don t Send If Send is chosen press OK on the Send confirmation screen You can change your send option at any time using the Setup Menu see page 42 WARNING Do not calculate a bolus based on an AST result Do not calibrate your continuous glucose monitoring device from an AST Ejecting and Disposing of the Used Lancet 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_...

Page 14: ...s OK when your choice is highlighted Testing in the Dark Your meter has a lighted test strip port to help you test in the dark With the meter off give the top Menu button two quick presses to turn on the test strip port light Insert a test strip and the display screen appears Once blood is applied to the test strip the light goes off Continue with your test Two quick presses of the top Menu button...

Page 15: ...to the pump 5 Shake the control solution bottle well about 15 times before every use Do not apply control solution to your fingertip or to the test strip directly from the bottle 6 Remove the bottle cap and use a tissue to wipe away any solution around the bottle tip before dispensing a drop 7 Squeeze a small drop of control solution onto a clean nonabsorbent surface 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN...

Page 16: ...u press Bolus 1 While the test result is still displayed on the meter press Bolus If Block Mode is ON at the pump you are asked if you want to proceed with the bolus Block Mode is a MiniMed pump setting that restricts access to critical pump settings Please see your MiniMed insulin pump user guide for more detailed instructions 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 26 8 18 16 11 21 AM 27 FEA...

Page 17: ...eminder 2 Press Start to begin the countdown The preset time is 2 hours or if you have changed it the last reminder time that you set is now the default OR from the Setup Menu press the button to highlight Reminder Off Press OK to turn the Reminder ON You can change the Reminder Countdown time by pressing Change Setting a Test Reminder 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 28 8 18 16 11 21 A...

Page 18: ... remove the note or add one or more notes by repeating the steps above The notes will scroll across the bottom so that you can read them all While you can add more than one note only one AutoLog option can be chosen e g Fasting Before Meal or After Meal Notes 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 30 8 18 16 11 21 AM 31 USING THE MAIN MENU LOGBOOK 9 3 mmol L Sent Before Meal 11 06 09 10 30 PM...

Page 19: ...n will display the total number of test results included in the average and the number of tests above within and below Target Trends Averages and Summaries Viewing Trends With AutoLog On 1 Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on 2 Press the button to highlight Trends Press OK to select This example shows that your Before Meal average is 7 1 mmol L and 38 test results are included i...

Page 20: ...ens appear next Press Yes to connect to a MiniMed insulin pump now No MiniMed Pump connected Connect now PUMP OPTIONS Yes No Connecting to the Pump Using Auto Connect Utilities Self Test Carb Unit Manage Settings Sensor Demo Device Options Device Options Manage Devices Connect Device 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 34 8 18 16 11 21 AM 35 USING THE MAIN MENU Connect Device Manual Connec...

Page 21: ... screen will change to a different serial number This number is the pump SN PUMP CONNECTED MiniMed Pump connected AA1234567B Next Delete 15 Then press Next on your meter NOTE To remove this pump press Delete The Connect to Pump process starts over to allow you to connect to a different pump 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 36 8 18 16 11 21 AM 37 USING THE MAIN MENU 17 After the meter an...

Page 22: ... Press Select button 7 In the Utilities menu use the down arrow to scroll to Device Options Press Select button NOTE If your pump screen turns off press any button to turn it back on Connecting to the Pump Using Manual Connect NOTE If your pump Menu Insulin Settings Sensor Settings Events Markers Reminders Utilities Utilities Self Test Carb Unit Manage Settings Sensor Demo Device Options 81552940_...

Page 23: ...ump the meter synchronizes the time and date with the pump 14 Press Next on the meter 11 Place the meter and pump next to each other Select Search on your pump Select Search on your meter Search Cancel CONNECT TO PUMP Select Search on Your Pump and meter The search may take up to 2 minutes 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 40 8 18 16 11 21 AM 41 USING THE MAIN MENU Automatically send res...

Page 24: ...en asked to turn off all electronic devices on an aircraft 1 Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on 2 Press the button to highlight Setup Press OK to select Changing the Send Option 5 To change the current Send Option press Change 6 Choose the Send Option that is best for you 7 A confirmation screen appears Press OK to return to Pump Options 3 Press the button to highlight Pump Op...

Page 25: ...ress OK After you have selected minutes press OK Turning Off a Reminder Turning Off a Reminder To turn off a reminder you can use the Setup Menu or do a blood sugar test within 15 minutes of the reminder time To use the Setup Menu 1 Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on 2 Press the button to highlight Setup Press OK to select 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 44 8 18 16...

Page 26: ...that is set on the Pump Setting Date and Time When Connected to a Pump When connected to a pump you can change the date and time at the pump The date and time are synchronized to the pump when the meter is first connected to the pump when a blood sugar result is sent to the pump or if you select the Date or Time option in the Setup Menu 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 46 8 18 16 11 21 ...

Page 27: ... When you change your AutoLog setting to ON you are asked to confirm your Target settings for Fasting Before Meal and After Meal Your test result does not display until you make an AutoLog selection If your result is above or below your High or Low Alert settings you will see your result without pushing a button 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 48 8 18 16 11 21 AM 49 USING THE MAIN MENU...

Page 28: ...ce is on the back cover When AutoLog is ON your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2 4 meter comes preset with the following Target ranges for testing Fasting 3 9 7 2 mmol L Before Meal 3 9 7 2 mmol L After Meal 3 9 10 0 mmol L Ranges can be changed to personal Targets decided by you and or your health care professional 1 Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on 2 Press the button to highlight Setup...

Page 29: ...r Service This option is to be used if you are speaking to a Customer Service representative They will give you a code that enables them to verify certain settings It is not for use any other time Please see back cover for contact information 4 Press the or button to select the language you prefer Press to see more choices Press OK 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 52 8 18 16 11 21 AM 53...

Page 30: ...r power save mode The test strip port light flashes during charging and stops flashing and turns off when charging is complete Please remove the meter and store in the wallet until you are ready to test If you do not charge the battery a display alerts you Shutting down Battery is dead You must charge immediately This screen displays full battery 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 54 8 18...

Page 31: ...nce of the 2 methods WARNING If you are experiencing any of these symptoms test your blood sugar If your test result is under 2 8 mmol L or above 13 9 mmol L contact your health care professional immediately For additional information and a complete list of symptoms contact your health care professional Table 2 System accuracy results for glucose concentration 5 55 mmol L Within 5 Within 10 Within...

Page 32: ...taneously with aliquots of the same sample Note Glucose concentrations drop rapidly due to glycolysis approximately 5 7 per hour 8 Industry Canada Statement The term IC before the certification registration number only signifies that the Industry Canada technical specifications were met Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device ...

Page 33: ...ing to local safety rules It should not be disposed of with waste electronic equipment The USB cable is waste electrical and electronic equipment Do not dispose in household waste Remember to respect local regulations Symbol What It Means Contact your health care professional or local waste disposal authority for medical waste disposal guidelines 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v6 indd 60 9 16...

Page 34: ...viding testing assistance to you the meter and lancing device should be disinfected prior to use by the second person Signs of Deterioration The cleaning and disinfecting directions provided should not cause any damage or degradation to the external case buttons or display Your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2 4 meter has been tested for 260 cycles of cleaning and disinfection one cycle per week for 5 years Th...

Page 35: ...ce insert provided with your kit for detailed instructions for cleaning and disinfecting the lancing device 81552940_CntrNextLINK2_4_UG_EN_FpBp_v5 indd 64 8 18 16 11 21 AM 65 TECHNICAL CARE Supplies When calling or writing for supplies be sure to include the name of the replacement part or accessory item Replacement Parts Items CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2 4 user guide CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2 4 quick reference...

Page 36: ...han CONTOUR NEXT control solution 6 Ascensia Diabetes Care makes no warranty regarding the performance of the CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2 4 meter or test results when used with any software other than the GLUCOFACTS DELUXE diabetes management software where supported from Ascensia Diabetes Care ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT THE OPTION OF REPLACEMENT DES...

Page 37: ... the Dark 22 Testing with AutoLog Off 16 Testing with AutoLog On 17 Testing Your Blood Sugar 13 Time 45 Format 12 hour or 24 hour clock 46 Setting Connected to Pump 46 Setting Not Connected to Pump 45 Trends Averages Summaries 32 Viewing with AutoLog Off 32 Viewing with AutoLog On 32 Trends Range Setting 51 Turning Meter Off On 4 Underfilled Strip 16 USB Extension Cable iv Warranty 66 Website Back...

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Page 39: ...No Coding logo are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG TM see www ascensiadiabetes ca en tm mc For information on patents and related licenses see www patents ascensia com Bolus Wizard CareLink Guardian MiniMed and Paradigm are trademarks and or registered trademarks of Medtronic MiniMed Inc Manufactured for Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG Peter Merian ...

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