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BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

USER GUIDE

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Page 1: ...BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM USER GUIDE...

Page 2: ...an easy to open flip top lid MICROLET 2 Lancing Device with Adjustable Endcap and clear Alternative Site Testing AST Endcap Use the Gray Adjustable Endcap for testing on the fingertip Use a clear AST...

Page 3: ...ol Solution Testing 30 Transferring Results to a Computer 33 Set up for Basic L 1 and Advanced L 2 Modes 14 Setting the Date Time and Sound 15 Setting Advanced Mode L 2 Features 18 Using Advanced Mode...

Page 4: ...Blood sample pulled in here Test Strip Port Up Down Scroll Buttons Display Memory Button On Off Memory Recall Enter Cocking Handle Release Button Lancet Holder Lancet Endcap Dial Round Protective Cap...

Page 5: ...may affect the way you see your results or will appear if the meter is in 12 hour setup Center area on the display that shows either your test result or any error codes Top area on the display presen...

Page 6: ...tell you when a test strip is under filled Programmed Your CONTOUR meter has been preset at the factory with the standard date time and units of mea sure mmol L used where you purchased your meter To...

Page 7: ...me hunger irritability Ketones Ketoacidosis shortness of breath nausea and vomiting very dry mouth CAUTION If you are experiencing any of these symptoms test your blood glucose If your test result is...

Page 8: ...e use only Do not use a test strip that appears damaged or has been used Let the meter and test strips adjust to the temper ature of the location where you are testing When ever the meter is moved fro...

Page 9: ...ur display to ensure that results are being displayed in mmol L If they are not contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Before You Begin Testing 1 Read your user guide and all instructiona...

Page 10: ...order for performing a blood glucose test Remove the endcap from the MICROLET2 lancing device with your thumb on the grip indent as shown Loosen the round protective cap on a lancet by rotating it tur...

Page 11: ...r you have removed the test strip NOTE Check the expiration and discard dates on the bottle Make sure the test strip does not appear torn or damaged Hold the test strip with the gray end facing up Ins...

Page 12: ...the amount of pressure applied to the puncture site You will determine which combination works best for you Press the endcap firmly against the puncture site and press the blue release button with you...

Page 13: ...Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on top of the test strip After a beep you will see the meter count down...

Page 14: ...l L 2 hours after a meal less than 5 0 to 10 0 mmol L CAUTION If your test result is below 2 8 mmol L above 13 9 mmol L or you see or on the meter display call your physician or healthcare professiona...

Page 15: ...t cap on a flat surface with the Bayer logo facing down With the used lancet still in the lancing device push the lancet needle completely into the middle of the exposed side of the cap While a pressi...

Page 16: ...re and post meal averages Selectable post meal alarms 2 5 2 0 1 5 1 0 hours Personal HI and LO test settings Your meter is pre set to Basic Mode If you have set your meter to the Advanced Mode and wan...

Page 17: ...will briefly appear then numbers will flash in the top left corner of the display Setting the Date Time and Sound Setting the Time With the 12H flashing on the display press or to select the 12H with...

Page 18: ...select the format you wish m d for month day format or d m for day month format Press M to set Setting the Month and Day Format Setting the Date The year will be flashing Press or to select the curre...

Page 19: ...o hear the beep sound during testing After setting the sound will flash To keep your meter in Basic Mode press M to set To change your me ter to Advanced Mode press or to change to and press M to set...

Page 20: ...e LO setting will flash default 4 0 To change this setting press or until you reach your desired LO setting and then press M to set The range of values for LO is 3 3 5 0 mmol L Your HI blood glucose s...

Page 21: ...that was taken after a meal Logbook The logbook marker can be used to mark any result as being unique or different in some way and for which you may want to make notes in your Logbook Seeing a result...

Page 22: ...or to select the marker you want to set The marker will flash To mark a result with the pre meal marker press M when the flashes The will then flash This feature allows you to set an alarm to remind y...

Page 23: ...her test by placing a test strip in the test strip port and following the testing instructions page 8 When you have completed this test and the result is shown on the display will flash To mark this t...

Page 24: ...ss or Flashing Press M Alarm Press or Flashing Press M Post Meal Press or Flashing Press M Logbook Press or Flashing Press M When the meter is off press M to turn on the meter The date and time will a...

Page 25: ...EANS Result is marked as a pre meal test You can now set an alarm Alarm is set to go off in the amount of time you have set 1 0 2 5 hours to remind you to run a post meal test Result is marked as a po...

Page 26: ...d in this 14 day average Press to view the 7 day high and low summary At the top of the display you will see the number of HI re sults above 10 0 mmol L and LO results below 4 0 mmol L during the prec...

Page 27: ...S Averages include the specified time period plus the current day The meter will hold 480 results in the memory When the maximum is reached the oldest test result will be removed as a new test is comp...

Page 28: ...starting with the most recent Each result will show the date and time the test was taken You can press or to scroll forward or backward through the results When appears on the display you have viewed...

Page 29: ...op Press to view the 30 day average This will display the average in the center and the number of readings along the top Press again to view the 30 day average of results marked with a pre meal marker...

Page 30: ...rcise If you have hypoglycemic unawareness lack of symptoms If you get alternative site blood glucose results that do not agree with how you feel During illness or times of stress If you will be drivi...

Page 31: ...Clear fluid mixed with the blood Maintain steady pressure until the blood drop reaches the suggested size 0 6 L Lift the device away from the skin with out smearing the blood For forearm testing only...

Page 32: ...could present incorrect results Remove a test strip from the bottle Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip NOTE Check the expiration and discard dates Make sur...

Page 33: ...the tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution The solution is pulled into the test strip through the tip Hold it in the drop until the meter beeps After a beep you will see the meter coun...

Page 34: ...the test strip box NOTE Low and High control range values can be found on the bottom of the test strip box To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip The result will automatically be marked...

Page 35: ...use of other software Transferring Results to a Computer You can transfer test results from the CONTOUR meter to a computer where they can be summarized in a report with graphs and tables To make use...

Page 36: ...has not filled enough for an accurate test Insufficient blood drop Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Wait until you see the flashing blood drop on the display before testing E3 T...

Page 37: ...ormal result Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Be sure you wash your hands and carefully follow instructions in this user guide HI Test result is above 33 3 mmol L Wash your hand...

Page 38: ...er control test with a new test strip and control solution Gently rock the control bottle to ensure the control solution is mixed well Make sure you are using Bayer s CONTOUR control solution If resul...

Page 39: ...changing your batteries Press firmly on the battery cover and slide in the direction of the arrow NOTE If you put the new batteries in the meter within 5 minutes of taking the old ones out all your se...

Page 40: ...thium batteries are poisonous If swallowed im mediately contact your physician or poison control center Discard batteries according to your local environmental regulations Slide the battery cover back...

Page 41: ...ndling 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 st...

Page 42: ...abetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Technical Information Technical Information Please refer to your CONTOUR blood glucose test strip package insert or contact the Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 80...

Page 43: ...mple Volume 0 6 L Measuring Range 0 6 33 3 mmol L Measuring Time 5 seconds Memory Feature Stores most recent 480 test results Battery Type Two 3 volt lithium batteries DL2032 or CR2032 Battery Life Ap...

Page 44: ...ound to be defective This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations 1 The attached warranty card must be completed signed and returned to validate your warranty 2 This warranty i...

Page 45: ...y IN NO EVENT SHALL BAYER BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF BAYER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES For warranty service the purchaser must contact the...

Page 46: ...help you Important Speak to a Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline Representative before returning your meter for any reason He she will give you the information needed to get your problem handled correctly a...

Page 47: ...olution 1 vial 7111BB CONTOUR High Control Solution 1 vial 6611 MICROLET Lancing Device 6546RC MICROLET Lancets box of 100 6550RC MICROLET Lancets box of 200 Part numbers are subject to change without...

Page 48: ...e by Bayer Inc CONTOUR No Coding logo and MICROLET are trademarks of Bayer HealthCare LLC used under license by Bayer Inc 99C71529 Rev 7 08 Manufactured for Bayer HealthCare LLC Mishawaka IN 46544 USA...

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