USER GUIDE - Bayer Diabetes Care
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1. N D A D gt Q N Service Information If you have a problem and none of the problem solving steps in the User Guide help call a Bayer HealthCare Representative We have trained specialists to help you Important gt Speak with a Bayer HealthCare Representative before returning your meter for any reason He she will give you the information needed to get your problem handled correctly and efficiently gt Have your CONTOUR LINK blood glucose meter and CONTOUR test strips available when you phone It would also be helpful to have a bottle of CONTOUR control solution nearby Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 45 1 800 268 7200 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 40030030 3 volt Lithium Battery DL2032 or CR2032 2 Free batteries for your meter Call 1 800 268 7200 84733513 CONTOUR LINK User Guide 40453291 USB Data Cable 7081B CONTOUR Test Strips box of 50 7091B CONTOUR Test Strips box of 100 7109AB CONTOUR Normal Control Solution 2 vials 7110AB CONTOUR Low Control Solution 1 vial 7111AB CONTOUR High Control Solution 1 vial 6611 MICROLET 2 Adjustable Lancing Device 6546P MICROLET Lancets box of 100 6550P MICROLET Lancets box of 200 Part numbers are subject to change wi2. Do not reuse lancets Use a new MICROLET lancet each time you test IMPORTANT Always wash your hands well with soap and water before and after handling the meter lancing device or test strips www bayerdiabetes ca Testing Testing Your Blood 16 Control Solution Testing WARNING Potential Biohazard e The lancing device lancets and test strips are for Use only ConTouR control solutions Normal Low single patient use Do not share them with anyone or High from Bayer with your CONTOUR meter Using including other family members Do not use on anything other than CONTOUR control solution could pres multiple patients ent incorrect results e Always dispose of the used test strip and lancet as Run a control test medical waste All products that come in contact e When using your meter for the first time with human blood should be handled as if capable e When you open a new vial of test strips of transmitting infectious diseases e f you think your meter may not be working properly or 518 81 7 11 Cleaning Your Meter e If you have repeated unexpected blood glucose The exterior of the CONTOUR LINK meter can be results 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 tree tissue after cleaning Remove a test strip from the bottle CAUTION Do not allo
3. Syse serren OR RR RR RR SE NEE 38 Transferring Results to a Computer 39 Technical EO RIAA 119 otite oua n ac tai lo uita 40 SpecificatlON S ai asatea m on ate ta il poi ua a a a 41 eee R NR NR RAE N ROI AAN A 43 616116 10 80 1 151011 8277 16 inta ii e i toat 45 Important Information When the Send option on the CONTOUR LINK meter is set to ON This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Industry Canada Standard in RSS 210 This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 must accept any interferenc
4. appear letting you know the meter is ready to test and the Send arrow will show that the meter is set to send the result to your compatible Medtronic device www bayerdiabetes ca Getting Ready to Test 10 Getting the Blood Drop Testing Your Blood Fingertip Testing Immediately touch the The depth of the puncture tip of the test strip to depends upon the adjustable the drop of blood The endcap setting you choose blood is pulled into the test and the amount of pressure ap strip through the tip plied to the puncture site You should determine which combi nation works best Shallow Puncture Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on G 2 Press the endcap firmly against top of the test strip 9 the puncture site and press the Hold the tip of the test 2 blue release button strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps 2 d After the beep you will see the a 2 meter count down the five S 5 seconds until the test is 5 Wait a few seconds Stroke your complete and your result is 2 hand and finger towards the displayed T puncture site to form a drop of blood Do not squeeze around the puncture site a Test immediately after you have formed a blood drop 11 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 www bayerdiabetes ca 12 D e 5 S 1 Q 13 Your test result will
5. be shown starting with the most recent Each result will show the date and time the test was taken as well as any symbols you chose to mark the test result You can press A or W to scroll forward or backward through the results You can press and release the button to view stored results one at a time or you can hold it to move through results continuously When End appears on the display you have viewed all of the results in the memory 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 completed and saved to the memory Press M to turn the meter off or it will automatically turn off after three minutes www bayerdiabetes ca U la O O Par V O gt W N sjoquiAs pue sapo 10113 33 Error Codes and Symbols If you do not resolve the problem contact WHAT YOU SEE i will remain on the display will flash for 10 seconds then the meter will turn off WHAT IT MEANS Low batteries Dead batteries Temperature out of range The test strip has not filled with enough blood for an accurate test The meter is de tecting a used test strip or blood was applied before the meter was ready Test strip is not inserted correctly Potential software or hardware issue Wrong test strip WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Replace the batteries as soon as
6. possible to avoid the risk of a test result not being stored in your meter Call Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 for free replacement batteries Replace the batteries immediately to avoid the risk of a test result not being stored in your meter Move to an area that is within the operating range for the meter 5 C 45 C Let the meter adjust to this temperature for twenty minutes before testing Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Wait until you see the flashing blood drop on the display before adding the blood sample Remove and reinsert the test strip properly see page 10 Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip If you continue to have problems contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline Remove the test strip and retest using a CONTOUR test strip Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS Invalid date or time Abnormal result The meter has detected an error and cannot send the result to your Medtronic device Test result is above 33 3 mmol L 0 6 mmol L WHAT YOU SHOULD DO See Setup instructions page 22 to set the date and time on your meter If you continue to have problems contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Carefully f
7. strip where the blood is pulled in Your MICROLET 2 Lancing Device Cocking End _ gt gt g Release Button Lancet Holder Lancet ye A Protective 5 Cap Adjustable Endcap FINGERTIPS For information on compatible Medtronic devices contact 3 your local Medtronic office e CONTOUR Test Strips Use for blood glucose or control Additional Materials solution testing Supplied in a handy bottle with an easy to open flip top lid e MICROLET 2 Lancing Device Use for fingertip puncture with MICROLET lancets from Bayer e BATTERIES Use two 3 volt DL2032 or CR2032 lithium batteries Replace when necessary Your Meter Display The picture below shows all the symbols that will appear on your meter display When the meter is off press and continue holding the A or Y 21 button All segments will be displayed and remain on while holding Q the button down for 10 seconds Repeat as needed to compare your A meter to the display shown below q While all characters are displayed it is most important g to verify that 888 is fully displayed If it is not see Error Codes and Symbols page 37 This may affect the way you see your results IZA 70 4 IZA IZA ZM ih O malaa AM o PM gt Top area on Indicates ci will appear if the display Send option Indicates beeper the meter is in presenting is turned on 8 turned on 12 hour setup date and
8. time CC EM d m d xD lo De Displays the Q 73 ag i date format Indicates an 1 i pu ae pa m is are been set Kal A H 6 f displayed along with the O 888 Center area on preset units the display that shows of measure Pre meal either your test result The 7 appears result marker or any error codes when viewing the number of results over the Control result marker past 7 days Post meal H me A result marker Indicates the meter is Average ready to test a A Identifies Indicates the a test result Indicates it is too cold batteries are low as unique or or too hot for your and need to be different meter to test accurately changed 4 lt et D mE D et 1 Vi Your Meter Features Programmed Your CONTOUR LINK meter has been preset at the factory with the standard date and time To change these settings or to use advanced meter features such as meal markers read through the Options section of your User Guide Easy The CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system is all about simplicity You will notice its uncomplicated approach the first time you see it Simple things like the use of three large buttons and a clear display are sure to make this your favorite meter right from the start Automatic You no longer have to worry about coding your meter or marking a control test result The CONTOUR LINK meter does
9. you see LO or HI on the meter display If your glucose level is still below 2 8 mmol L above 13 9 mmol L or shows as LO or HI call your physician or health care professional immediately e Do not change your medication based on CONTOUR LINK blood glucose results without the ad vice of your physician or health care professional To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip Carefully dispose of k the used test strip in an appropriate waste container The meter CF will automatically turn off after three minutes if you do not remove the test strip NOTE If the glucose result is still being sent to your Medtronic device the meter will not turn off until the transmission is complete Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Removing the used lancet In one hand hold the lancing device with your thumb on the grip indent with your other hand hold the grey endcap dial as shown and gently snap off the endcap Place the round protective lan cet cap on a flat surface with the Bayer logo facing down With the used lancet still in the lancing device push the lan cet needle completely into the middle of the exposed side of the cap While a pressing the blue re lease button b pull the blue cocking handle and the lancet will drop into the container you have selected Dispose of the used lancet carefully to prevent injury or contamination to others
10. your glucose result unless your meter ID number has been entered into that device Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 The meter uses a wireless signal to send the blood glucose result to the Medtronic device However the Send option must be set to ON see page 21 and the meter and Medtronic de vice must be within 4 feet of each other If you are not using the link functionality on your Medtronic device you may want to turn the Send option off to save battery power Before You Begin 1 Have all the materials you will need ready before you begin testing This includes your CONTOUR LINK meter the CONTOUR test strips and the MICROLET2 lancing device with MICROLET lancets You may also need CONTOUR control solution to run a quality control check 2 Read your User Guide and all instructional materials provided in your meter kit before testing 3 Let the meter and test strips adjust to the temperature of the location where you are testing Whenever the meter is moved from one location to another allow 20 minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of that new location before pertorming a blood glucose test The meter has been designed to give accurate results at temperatures between 5 C and 45 C 4 It is important not to use the test strips or control solution if the expiration date printed on the bottle label and carton has passed or if it has been six months 180 days since you first opened the
11. 11 81010111 931 80 21U013pP2W 3 qneduo Ano 0 6 05 1 1 IMPORTANT When a low battery warning displays on the meter replace the battery as soon as possible to avoid a test result not being stored in the meter memory First Things First Talking to Your Compatible Medtronic Device Your CONTOUR LINK meter is already set with the Send option turned on To turn the option off see page 21 Every time the meter displays a new blood glucose test result the result is automatically sent to your compatible Medtronic device However your Medtronic device will only accept the glu cose result if the Meter Option in your device s Utilities Menu Is set to On and you have programmed the device with the meter s ID serial number Up to three different meter ID numbers can be accepted 1 Program your meter ID number into your compatible Medtronic device The ID number is the serial number found on the left side of the back label of your meter It is a 6 digit numeric or alphanumeric number 0 9 A F tor example 120462 or B12B3C See the User Guide for your Medtronic device for complete information on this step 2 Set your meter to the same time and date as your Medtronic device see page 22 in this User Guide The Medtronic device can receive a glucose result only if you have entered your meter s ID number into the device Conversely no one else s insulin pump or continuous glucose monitoring system can receive
12. 5 C Humidity 10 93 RH Altitude Up to 3353 meters does not significantly affect results Dimensions 77 mm H x 57 mm W x 23 mm T Weight 52 7 grams Alarm Beeps whenever a test strip is inserted into or removed from the meter when the test strip is filled with blood or control solution and when a test result appears in the display Two beeps will sound for an error Twenty beeps will sound when a programmed alarm goes off www bayerdiabetes ca 42 gt or lt Warranty Important Bayer Inc Bayer has no knowledge of the performance of the CONTOUR LINK blood glucose meter when used with any test strip other than CONTOUR and therefore this warranty is invalid if the CONTOUR LINK meter is used with any test strip other than the CONTOUR test strip or when the CONTOUR test strip is altered or modified in any manner Manufacturer s Warranty Bayer Inc warrants to the original purchaser that this meter will be free trom defects in materials and workmanship for as long as you own your system Bayer shall replace with a reconditioned meter or at it option repair at no charge a meter that is found to be defective Limitations of Warranty This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations 1 The warranty card must be completed signed and returned to validate your warranty 2 This warranty is limited to replacement due to defects in parts or workmanship Bayer s
13. B A BAYER E Contour LINK WIRELESS BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM USES BAYER S CONTOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS 3 2 or pe 5 or N o O et lt or Intended Use The CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system is intended for self testing by people with diabetes and by health care professionals to monitor glucose concentrations in whole blood The CONTOUR LINK system is indicated for use with fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip only It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only The CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system may be used as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of a diabetes control program The CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system may also be used to transmit glucose values to compatible Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump or Guardian REAL Time Continuous Glucose Monitoring CGM System through use of radio frequency communication The CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus and is not intended for use on neonates Important Safety Instructions The MICROLET 2 lancing device included in this kit is not intended for use on multiple patients by health care professionals Used test strips and lancets are possible biohazards and must be disposed of properly Read your CONTOUR LINK user guide the MICROL
14. ET 2 lancing device insert and all instructional materials provided in your meter kit before testing Please follow all instructions for use and care exactly as described to help avoid inaccurate results Always wash your hands well with soap and water before and after handling the meter lancing device or test strips Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 WARNING Potential Biohazard Health care professionals or persons using this system on multiple patients should follow the infection control procedure approved by their facility All products or objects which come in contact with human blood even after cleaning should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral diseases The user should follow the recommendations for prevention of blood borne transmissible diseases in health care settings as recommended for potentially infectious human specimens prior to repair service or investigation IMPORTANT Examine product for missing damaged or broken parts If the test strip bottle is open inside a new box of strips do not use those strips Contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 for replacement parts For more information see Health Canada Advisory Blood Lancing Devices for Personal Use May Transmit Blood Borne Viruses If Used on More Than One Person 2009 http Awww hc sc gc ca ahc asc media advisories avis _2009 2009_50 eng php www bayerdiabetes ca Important Important Safety In
15. abetes management software other than GLUCOFACTS DELUXE diabetes management software from Bayer or CareLink software Bayer is not responsible for any erroneous results from the use of other software For more information call our Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 or visit our website at www bayerdiabetes ca For CareLink information visit www minimed com carelinkinfo NOTE If the cable is connected to the data port even if the cable is not connected to a PC results will NOT be sent to the Medtronic device Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 39 1 800 268 7200 Technical Information Please refer to your CONTOUR blood glucose test strip package insert or contact the Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 for additional performance data www bayerdiabetes ca 40 Oo p E O LI n WY D Specifications Test Sample Whole blood Test Result Referenced to plasma serum glucose Sample Volume 0 6 uL Measuring Range 0 6 33 3 mmol L Measuring Time 5 seconds Memory Feature Stores most recent 480 test results Radio Frequency 916 5 MHz Battery Type Two 3 volt lithium batteries DL2032 or CR2032 Battery Life Send option off About 1000 tests 1 yr average use Send option on About 244 tests 2 months at 4 transmitted results per day Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 41 1 800 268 7200 Operating Temperature Range 5 C 4
16. begin flashing to indicate that it is PETER JH ia PM N i 1 4 mmol being sent to your wt Medtronic device It m o Vm will continue to flash for at least 5 seconds up to 60 seconds until the meter receives a message from the Medtronic device that the result has been received If your result does not flash check to be sure the Send option is turned on see page 21 The test result will also be automatically stored in the meter memory If you have set your meter to use the special marker options see page 24 the markers must be selected while the result is still being displayed before removing the strip or turning the meter off NOTES 1 A result of LO or HI will not be sent to the Medtronic device even when the Send option is on Results of 0 6 1 0 mmol L will be sent to the Medtronic device however the device will ignore these results they will not be displayed 2 Important Always check the display on your Medtronic device to ensure that the glucose result shown agrees with the meter display 3 Do not attempt to insert a new test strip until the display stops flashing Doing so will cause the transmission to be stopped Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Stopping a Result While it is Being Sent If you want to stop the transmission of a result if it has not been accepted by the Medtronic device in 5 seconds press M The transmi
17. control solution bottle It will help to write the six month discard date on the label in the area provided when you first open the control solution 5 Before testing always wash your hands with warm soapy water and dry them well www bayerdiabetes ca O pa a E gt O eh pa a Getting Ready to Test Read the insert for the MICROLET2 lancing device for complete instructions Remove the endcap from the MICROLET2 lancing device Rotate do not remove the protective cap on a lancet a Yq turn O or Z Insert the lancet firmly until it JJ comes to a full stop This will D W W cock the device 2 NOTE You can also pull and O release the cocking end to D cock the device Twist off the lancet cap Be sure to save it for disposing of the used lancet 9 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Replace the device endcap Remove a test strip from the bottle Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip NOTE Check the expiration date Make sure the test strip does not appear torn or damaged Hold the test strip with the gray end facing up Insert the gray end into the test strip port on the meter No need to enter a code Check battery status If bat tery shows low see page 37 The meter will turn on A test strip with a flashing blood drop will
18. e including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Under Industry Canada regulations this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum or lesser gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power e i r p is not more than that necessary for successful communication If you have questions please contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 G U am N O O o E Thank you for choosing Bayer s CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system We are proud to be your partner in helping you manage your diabetes The CONTOUR LINK meter does much more than test your blood glucose it automatically sends your blood glucose result to compatible designated Medtronic partner devices using a wireless radio frequency transmission Your CONTOUR LINK Meter 3 2 08 PM 5 ci 0 1 Display l j g Memory ct Up Down Button Scroll Buttons y On Off Memory O Recall o Test Strip Port Enter Your CONTOUR Test Strip LI Grey Electrode End The end of the test strip that is inserted into the test strip port on the meter with the grey end facing up Sample Tip The end of the test
19. e Send Option The Send arrow 1 will be displayed at the top of the display and the x e lI word will be flashing This option controls whether you want to send your test results to your Medtronic device Press A or W to choose whether to turn the Send option on or off If you are not using the link functionality on your Medtronic device you may want to turn the Send option off to save battery power Press M to set Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Setting the Time The time will now appear on the display The number in the hour position will be flashing Press A or until you reach the correct time Press M to set The number in the minute position will now flash Press A or W until you reach the correct minute Press M to set The AM or PM will now flash Press A or W to choose AM or PM Press M to set Setting the Date The date will now appear on the dis play The year will be flashing Press A or to reach the current year Press M to set The month will now flash Press A or to reach the current month Press M to set The day will now flash Press A or W to set the day Press M to set www bayerdiabetes ca and Sound Setting the Time Date NJ NJ 18161819 6 punos pue a eq AW 9 6 NJ UJ Setting the Sound The flashing bell symbol will now appear on t
20. ear with a box flashing around it 69 Pre meal Marks a test result that was taken before This allows you to set an alarm oS OE v a meal that will go off in 2 hours or aie whatever time you have selected vg X Post meal Marks a test result that was taken after in the Setup mode to remind os D a meal you to run a post meal test z rS A Logbook Marks any result as being unique or ok gt a different in some way and for which you may want l 2 2 n lt z D 2 to make notes in your Clinilog logbook Seeing If you do not want to set AAE We o 6 a result with this symbol next to it in the memory the alarm press or Y The aul will help remind you that there is more information will disappear showing C as 5 recorded about this test result an empty flashing box alle Press M to set NJ O 25 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 www bayerdiabetes ca Test Reminder Alarm When the alarm sounds the meter will auto matically turn on the alarm will sound and the display will show the pre meal test result you marked when you set the alarm Pressing any but ton will silence the alarm You can now run another test by placing a test strip in the test strip port and following the testing instructions page 9 When you have completed this test and the result is shown on the display you may wan
21. f whole blood glucose assay methods Always keep the test strips in the original bottle Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing a test strip The bottle is specially designed to provide a dry environment for the test strips Extended exposure to room humidity from leaving the bottle open or not storing the test strips in the original bottle will damage your test strips B Avoid excessive milking of your finger when forming a drop of blood and test immediately after forming the blood drop gt DO NOT drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test strip Your test strip is designed to easily sip the blood into the sample tip gt DO NOT press the test strip against your finger This may block the sample tip gt DO NOT use a test strip that appears damaged or has been used Test strips are for single use only IMPORTANT NOTE Your meter has been preset and locked to display results in mmol L millimoles of glucose per liter Test results in mmol L will always have a decimal point In some countries the meters are preset to display units in mg dL milligrams of glucose per deciliter Results in mg dL will never have a decimal point Check your display to ensure that results are being displayed in the expected units if they are not contact your authorized Bayer representative CD namo OC 5 mmo mg Example 3950 402 O Y O O O o
22. hall not be required to replace any units which are necessitated by abuse accidents alteration misuse neglect lost or stolen maintenance by someone other than Bayer or failure to operate the meter in accordance with instructions Further Bayer assumes no liability for malfunction or damage to Bayer meters caused by the use of reagents other than reagents i e CONTOUR test strips manufactured or recommended by Bayer Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 43 1 800 268 7200 3 Bayer reserves the right to make changes in design of this instrument without obligation to incorporate such changes into previously manutactured meters 4 This warranty is available only to registrants with a Canadian address THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE METER AND MADE IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR USE WHICH ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LAW AND IS THE ONLY WARRANTY GIVEN BY BAYER Limitations of Liability 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 Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline by calling toll free 1 800 268 7200 for assistance and or instructions for obtaining service of this meter www bayerdiabetes ca 44 gt
23. he display along with ui rr the word mr This option controls whether you want to hear the beeps during testing Press A or W to choose whether to turn the buzzer on or off You will hear a beep when you switch to the tin screen Press M to set Setting the 12 or 24 Hour Clock 12H will now flash on the display Press A or W to choose the 12H or 24H setting This option lets you set the meter to display the time as a 12 hour setting with AM and PM or as a 24 hour display military time Press M to set Setting the Month and Day format m d will now flash on the display Press A or W to choose how you want the date to appear month day or day month Press M to set Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Setting the Markers and Test Reminder Alarm You will now see three markers displayed on your meter along with the word OFF Your CONTOUR LINK meter can give you the option of marking your test results by turning this option on See pages 25 30 to learn how to use these options Press A or W to turn the marker option on or off Press M to set Setting the Test Reminder Alarm Time You can now select the timing for the alarm to sound The default set ting is 2 0 hours 2 0 H this can be changed to 1 0 1 5 or 2 5 hours Press A or W to change the alarm time Press M to set You have now completed the setup of your meter The final disp
24. it automatically It will even tell you when a test strip is under filled Makes Sense You will find features asked for by customers just like you Practical features like a fast test time a very small blood sample size and a simple testing procedure No Coding technology make the CONTOUR LINK meter your meter Convenient Your CONTOUR LINK meter takes up about as much room in your pocket or bag as your key ring The meter s small size sleek design and ease of use allow you to take it everywhere You will be likely to test more often which can mean better control of your diabetes Talks to Your Compatible Medtronic Device Your CONTOUR LINK meter has the ability to automatically send your glucose result directly to your compatible Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm Insulin Pump This eliminates the need to manually enter your blood glucose result into the insulin pump s Bolus Wizard Calculator which calculates an estimated bolus to support your food intake or to correct a high blood glucose Your CONTOUR LINK meter can also send your fingertip blood glucose result directly to your compatible MiniMed Paradigm or Guardian REAL Time Systems eliminating the need to manually enter the result when calibrating the system Important Things to Know Your CONTOUR LINK blood glucose meter is specific for glucose and has been referenced to plasma serum values Methods calibrated to plasma serum can be 9 to 15 higher than the results o
25. lay will remain on for 3 seconds showing all the options you have chosen If you ever want to change the options you have chosen simply go back to page 21 and follow the Setup instructions www bayerdiabetes ca NI 7 wh ra gt I 9 J O E 58 ot o oo E a 3nu 2 cun aa z 24 Using the Markers and If you do not want to mark the test result Test Reminder Alarm Press M or remove the used test strip to automatically save If you have set your meter the test result in the meter memory with the marker option OR on see page 24 your meter will display three Press or until all three markers disappear trom the markers next to your display Press M and remove the used test strip blood glucose test result Dispose of the used test strip and lancet properly to prevent If the Send option is on injury or contamination to others the markers will not be If you want to mark the test result displayed until after the result has been sent to Press A or W to move to the the Medtronic device and marker you want to set You the display stops flashing will Know when you have chosen a marker when you O Be sure to leave the used see the box around it flashing D test strip in the meter on the display until you have finished Press M to set z bila AE EDINE If you mark a result with the the 9 will app
26. lease call 1 800 268 7200 for your free batteries Caring for the System e When a low battery warning displays on the meter replace the battery as soon as possible to avoid a test result not being stored in the meter memory possible e Wash your hands and dry thoroughly before handling to keep the meter and test strips free of oils and other contaminants tronics or causing other malfunctions humidity heat cold dust or dirt e Clean your meter as recommended on page 17 WARNING Do not allow solution to run down into the test strip port or around the buttons Doing so may cause a malfunction www bayerdiabetes ca 38 Store the meter in the carrying case provided whenever Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the elec Avoid exposing the meter and test strips to excessive U N U i p O U 133nduwu0 e 531598 6 144945 85 Transferring Results to a Computer You can easily transfer test results from the CONTOUR LINK meter to a computer that includes the Bayer s GLUCOFACTS DELUXE Diabetes Management ao Software or Medtronic CareLink Therapy Management Software The results can then be summarized into easy to read reports that you can share with your physician A Bayer data cable is required to use this feature IMPORTANT The CONTOUR LINK meter has not been tested for use with any di
27. meal test X Post Meal ae Result is marked as a Press A or V Press M post meal test A Logbook va Result is marked in memory Press M as unique You should note Press A or Y this in your Logbook D or 22 5 Q i 6 3 GCE Cs 5 2 er arr p yo lt E D a 5 nth gt ZF Q gt NJ tO W Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 www bayerdiabetes ca s nsay pa103s Hulmai Using the Memory With the meter off press the M button on the meter to view stored test results The 14 day average will appear on the display with the average for test results taken over the last 14 days If you have set an alarm that has not sounded yet you will also see a CQ symbol Number of results The number of results included in the average is shown at the top of the display Your control results are not included in this 14 day average Press A to view the 7 day total 7 day total Your meter will display the total number of results taken during the last seven days High and low results At the top of the display you will see the number of high results above 10 0 mmol L and low results below 4 0 mmol L during that seven day period Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Press Y to review previous results Previous results Results will
28. ollow testing instructions in your User Guide If you continue to have problems contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline Turn the Send option off see page 21 then retest using a new test strip You can then manually enter your result into your Medtronic device Then contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline You can still use your meter for testing but results cannot be sent to your Medtronic device e Wash your hands and the test site Repeat the test using a new test strip e f your result is still HI contact your physician or health care professional immediately WARNING Glucose levels above 13 9 mmol L may indicate a potentially serious medical condition Test result is below e Repeat the test using a new test strip e f your result is still LO contact your physician or health care professional immediately WARNING Glucose levels below 2 8 mmol L may indicate a potentially serious medical condition www bayerdiabetes ca O Q z gt N O O O U O LLI 34 sjoquwiAs pue sapod 40443 35 If you do not resolve the problem contact WHAT YOU SEE Test result con tinues to flash for 60 seconds then stops Control test result is out of range too high or too low Some display segments do not appear when the meter initially turns on Results are not displayed in expected units of measure mmol L Bayer Diabete
29. on the meter replace the battery as soon as possible to avoid a test result not being stored in the meter memory Batteries should be replaced mmol when the meter continually alla L displays il or the meter briefly flashes and then turns off See Error Codes and Symbols A page 33 Turn off your meter before chang ing 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 settings and results will be saved If you take more than 5 minutes you will need to reset the date and time although your other settings and results will be saved Remove the old batteries by pressing the top of the battery which will raise the bottom of the battery up Place new batteries under the prongs and into the battery compartment with the side up Battery part numbers are DL2032 or CR2032 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 37 1 800 268 7200 Slide the battery cover back into 7 place lining up with the open slots and close firmly WARNING Keep batteries away from children Lithium batteries are poisonous If swallowed immediately contact your physician or poison control center Discard batteries according to your local environmental regulations Bayer offers free batteries for the life of your meter When your batteries are low p
30. s Care Helpline at 1 800 268 7200 WHAT IT MEANS The Medtronic device did not acknowledge receipt of the test result within 60 seconds e Test strip or control solution is past the expiration date or is past the discard date e Test strip is deter iorated due to heat or exposure to moisture e Control solution is not at room temp erature or may not be mixed well e Incorrect control solution was used Possible meter electronics failure This may affect the way you see your results WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Be sure the Medtronic device is located within 4 feet of the CONTOUR LINK meter Check that the Medtronic device is set to accept meter results and the meter ID has been programmed into the device Check the Medtronic device display to determine if the glucose result has been received by the device If it has not you can enter the test result manually If you continue to have prob lems contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline e Check all expiration dates and discard dates Do not use expired testing materials e Make sure you are using CONTOUR control solution e Gently rock the control bottle to ensure the control solution is mixed well e Run another control test e f result is still out of range retest with a new test strip and new control solution e f result is still out of range call Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline Compare meter display with the illustration on page 4 If the displa
31. ssion will be cancelled Be aware that the result cannot be resent later Turning off the Send option for a Single Test Result If you do NOT want to send a blood test result to your Medtronic device you can turn off the Send option for a single test You may want to do this if you do not want to create a wireless signal for example if you have been asked to turn off all electronic devices on an aircraft 1 Insert a test strip into the meter to turn the meter on Before you begin your test press and hold the A or W key until UFF is displayed The displayed next to the date will disappear indicating that the Send option is temporarily turned off 2 Test your blood as usual The result will not flash indicating that it is not being sent 3 When you turn the meter on to perform another test the Send option will again be on the will be displayed www bayerdiabetes ca gt co Oc Be ore xe cL v 2 AS So n mm O 14 518 81 7 11 poojg JnoA 6 581 15 Test results Expected Values Blood sugar values will vary depending on food intake medication dosages health stress or activity Non diabetic expected values are 3 9 to 6 1 mmol L fasting 2 You should consult with your health care professional for glucose values specific to your needs WARNING e Test your blood again if your test result is below 2 8 mmol L above 13 9 mmol L or if
32. structions Important Testing 9 J O Table of Contents Important Information iese sea iei fe ana alta ai tine ia 2 SIENA ES Fila RED E ei at d dat it See ee are 3 Your Meter Display aan 4 Your Meter Fel 855 o inte atita te oii n tan e dal a ae iai 5 important Things to KNOW nesrin ea em i 6 First Things First Talking to Your Compatible Medtronic Device 7 B lore VOU BOON 655 8 78 iuli Bi ba dit Aa O ial 8 Getting Ready to Test aan nasa 9 Getting the Blood DINO semi ema nn ni a a ivi ale n 11 FIRE Io TESTING visit n ti ati e a a 11 Taung O LUI DOO arie oaie n ti d ai 12 Turning off the Send option for a Single Test Result 14 Cleaning Your WAR acc italia ate am et ie i ai 17 11 solukon TEN eee e ata audiati adr ERE 8 18 Setting Your setari mea ep nde ai ecua iei bai eee 21 Setting the Send Option Time Date and Sound 21 Setting the Markers and Test Reminder Alarm 24 Setting the Test Reminder Alarm TIME 55555 5555 24 Using the Markers and Test Reminder Alarm 25 Viewing Stored Results aan 31 Error Coues and SV MiDOIS ozana tina i ai ata 33 Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose mmeeeeeeeeeeeee 36 Changing the Batteris secesioniste iii ie a ar nt A ot 37 Carna TOP CS
33. t to mark this test with the symbol to identity this test result as your post meal result Q S 3 2 2 l D If you do not want to run another test immediately after the 3 rd alarm sounds press any button to turn your meter off S The meter will only set one alarm It will remember the last alarm set Any previous alarm setting will be lost Po 5 2 6 o 27 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 For example An alarm has been set You decide to re test before that alarm goes off If you mark the new test result with a pre meal marker and set a new alarm D the old alarm setting will be ignored and only the new setting will sound in 2 hours or in the time you selected in the Setup mode To Cancel a Test Reminder Alarm Press M to enter the meter memory The 14 day average will appear along with the 9 Press M again and a box will appear and flash around the Ias K Press A or W The empty box will now indicate the alarm has been turned off Press M to set www bayerdiabetes ca O ZE aq ME D O 200 Se o gt n 5 N 55 TO MARK RESULTS YOU WILL SEE YOU WILL SEE WHAT IT MEANS C Pre Meal sE i Result is marked as a Press M pre meal test You can Press A or V now set an alarm Alarm 87 Alarm is set to go off after a Brace A Press M set amount of time to remind you to run a post
34. thout notice REFERENCES 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 2 Longo DL et al Harrison s Principles of Internal Medicine 18th edition 2011 http Awww accessmedicine com 3 Health Canada Advisory Blood Lancing Devices for Personal Use May Transmit Blood Borne Viruses If Used On More Than One Person 2009 http www hc sc gc ca ahc asc media advisories avis _2009 2009_50 eng php www bayerdiabetes ca 46 Q Q 2 WY gt VA Bayer HealthCare Manufactured for Bayer HealthCare LLC Subsidiary of Bayer Corporation Mishawaka IN 46544 Distributed by Bayer Inc Toronto Ontario M9W 1G6 Canada www bayerdiabetes ca TM Trademarks of Bayer HealthCare LLC use under license by Bayer Inc Bayer and Bayer Cross are registered trademarks of Bayer AG used under license by Bayer Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners Bayer E 84733513 2012 Bayer All rights reserved Rev 11 12
35. tically recognize and mark V the control result for you NOTE The V does not indicate the control test result is within the specified range Compare your control test result with the Normal Control Range printed on the test strip bottle label or on the bottom of the test strip box NOTE Low and High control 88 range values can be found j on the bottom of the test strip box If your control test result is out of range do not use your meter for blood glucose testing until you resolve the issue See What You Should Do on page 35 To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip The result will automatically be marked with a and stored in the meter memory Control results will not be included in your 14 day blood glucose average or in the 47 7 day total They are also not sent to your Medtronic device the result does not flash Carefully dispose of the used test strip www bayerdiabetes ca Testing Control Solution Testing 20 18161819 6 uondO puas ay 6 NJ Setting Your Options You can set your meter to display different options To get into the Setup mode press and hold M for three seconds A complete display will briefly ap pear then the Send option will be displayed NOTE You can exit the Setup mode at any time by pressing and holding M for 3 seconds All selections you have made up to that point will be saved Setting th
36. w cleaning solution to run in or around the buttons battery cover or test strip port Doing so may cause a malfunction NOTE Check the expiration and discard date Make sure the test strip does not appear torn or damaged Hold the test strip with the grey end facing up 48 9 INOA 6 9 3 Insert the grey end into the test strip port on the meter Control Solution Testing 18 17 Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 www bayerdiabetes ca O O et 2 E et O 5 D et to 19 The meter will turn on A test strip with a flashing blood drop Pi Pa will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test Gently rock the control bottle before opening to ensure It is mixed well Squeeze a small drop of control solution on a clean nonabsorbent surface such as a piece of wax paper Do not apply the control solution to your finger nor directly to the test strip from the bottle Recap the bottle immediately Immediately touch the P Contour tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution The solution is pulled into the test strip through the tip Hold the test strip in the drop until the meter beeps After the beep you will see the meter count down five ae seconds until the test is complete and your control test result is displayed Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 The meter will automa
37. y is not correct contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline Contact Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline Need Help Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline 1 800 268 7200 Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose You can better understand your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose this will also help you decide what to do if your results seem unusual Some of the most common symptoms are High blood glucose Hyperglycaemia Low blood glucose Hypoglycaemia e shakiness e frequent urination e sweating e excessive thirst e fast heartbeat blurred vision e blurred vision increased fatigue e confusion e hunger e passing out e seizure e extreme hunger e irritability e dizziness Ketones Ketoacidosis e shortness of breath e nausea or vomiting e very dry mouth If you are experiencing any symptoms test your blood glucose If your test result is below 2 8 mmol L or above 13 9 mmol L contact your doctor immediately For additional information and a complete list of symptoms contact your health care professional or refer to the website for the Canadian Diabetes Association www diabetes ca www bayerdiabetes ca O UO oO O e gt O l O lt oH ale t O N O Q N 36 O D 5 2 gt 3 et 2 D or et Changing the Batteries WARNING When a low battery warning displays
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