Bayer HealthCare TS Blood Glucose Meter User Manual
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1. 800 348 8100 Before You Begin 1 Have all the materials you will need ready before you begin testing This includes your CONTOUR TS Meter the CONTOUR TS Test Strips and the Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device with Ascensia MICROLET Lancets You may also need CONTOUR TS 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 performing a blood glucose test The products have been de signed to give accurate results at temperatures between 41 F and 113 F 4 Itis 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 bottle It will help to write the six month discard date on the label in the area provided when you first open the test strips or control solution 5 oO a gt o e oO a 5 Wash your hands thoroughly with warm soapy water and dry them well Potential Biohazard Healthcare professionals or persons using this system on multiple patients should follow the infection control proce dure approved by their facility All products o2. Battery Free Batteries For Life program call 1 800 348 8100 99918019 CONTOUR TS User Guide 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 Bayer HealthCare Bayer HealthCare LLC Mishawaka IN 46544 USA www bayerdiabetes com us Bayer the Bayer Cross Ascensia CONTOUR MICROLET and No Coding are trademarks of Bayer Bayer 99918019 www bayerdiabetes com us Rev 5 07 33 wv i a 2 5 A Care and Extras
3. Monitoring System is the Perfect Balance of Science and Simplicity The CONTOUR TS Blood Glucose Monitoring System from Bayer Diabetes Care is designed to make testing your blood glucose levels easier Essential Features for Testing The CONTOUR TS System requires No Coding for ease and reliability This means that the beng CONTOUR TS Test Strips automatically code the meter so you don t have to It provides accurate results in just 8 seconds while only requiring 0 6 uL of blood The alternate site testing capability allows for more options test on your fingertip palm or forearm Designed for Simplicity The CONTOUR TS Meter is easy to learn and use The two large buttons enable simple navigation while the large LCD display is easy to read The orange test strip port makes for easy test strip insertion Overall Convenience With its optimal size the CONTOUR TS Meter fits well in the palm of your hand It is compact and portable It provides the accuracy you need with the ease of use you want Performance Data Summary The international standard ISO 15197 requires that at least 95 of the results from blood glucose meters should be within 20 of laboratory results when equal to or above 75 mg dL and within 15 mg dL when below 75 mg dL The CONTOUR TS System exceeded this goal A study was conducted on 105 untrained users with diabetes testing fingertip blood to see how well the CONTOUR TS System compared to laboratory resu
4. day warranty only will be extended for consumable parts and or accessories 2 This warranty is limited to replacement due to defects in parts or workmanship Bayer Diabetes Care shall not be required to replace any units which malfunction or are damaged due to abuse accidents alteration misuse neglect maintenance by someone other than Bayer Diabetes Care or failure to operate the instrument in accordance with instructions Further Bayer Diabetes Care assumes no liability for malfunction or damage to Bayer Diabetes Care instruments caused by the use of reagents other than reagents i e CONTOUR TS Test Strips manufactured or recommended by Bayer Diabetes Care 3 Bayer Diabetes Care reserves the right to make changes in design of this instrument without obligation to incorporate such changes into previously manufactured instruments 4 Bayer Diabetes Care has no knowledge of the performance of the CONTOUR TS Blood Glucose Meter when used with any test strips other than CONTOUR TS Test Strips and therefore makes no warranty of the performance of the CONTOUR TS Meter when used with any test strips other than CONTOUR TS Test Strips or when the CONTOUR TS Test Strip is altered or modified in any manner www bayerdiabetes com us 31 Care and gt po g pa o 3 o lt BAYER DIABETES CARE MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT THE OPTION OF REPLACEMENT DESCRIBED ABOVE IS BAYER DIABETE
5. Contour S Blood Glucose Monitoring System Only Use With CONTOUR TS Blood Glucose Meter and Test Strips J Welcome to Simplicity and Accuracy The CONTOUR TS Meter balances science and simplicity for ease and accuracy you can depend on We re proud to be your partner in helping you manage your diabetes Cope Unlike many meters the CONTOUR TS Meter does not require you to enter a numeric code or put in a coding chip therefore it elimi nates coding steps and inaccurate results due to miscoding Table of Contents Your CONTOUR TS System CONTOUR TS Meter Display Meter Features Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar Important Things to Know Before You Begin Preparing the Lancing Device Inserting the Test Strip Getting the Blood Drop Testing Your Blood Alternative Site Testing Viewing Stored Test Results Testing with a Control Solution Setting the Date Time and Sound Error Codes and Symbols Replacing the Battery Caring for the System Transferring Results to a Computer Specifications Service Information Warranty Supplies 18 22 Care and 4 f 4 _ fe jos Problems Your CONTOUR TS Meter Y Button M Button S A ie c a a wn lt N ot D 3 Scroll On Off Memory Recall Set Orange Test Strip Port a Gray Electrode End l This end with the gray end facing up is in Your CONTOUR TS serted into the orange test Test Strip strip
6. S CARE S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL BAYER DIABETES CARE BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF BAYER DIABETES CARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For warranty service Purchaser must contact the Custom er Service Department of Bayer Diabetes Care by calling toll free 1 800 348 8100 for assistance and or instructions for obtaining service of this instrument nE FERENCES American Diabetes Association www diabetes org 2 Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired Infections Approved Guideline Third Edition Clini cal 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 American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes Position Statement Diabetes Care 29 Suppl 1 S10 2006 32 Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 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 One 3 volt DL2032 or CR2032 Lithium
7. ay We have trained specialists to help you Important O Speak to a Bayer Diabetes Care Representative before returning your meter for any reason He she will give you the information needed to get your problem handled correctly and efficiently C Have your CONTOUR TS Blood Glucose Meter and CONTOUR TS Test Strips available when you phone It would also be helpful to have a bottle of CONTOUR TS Normal Control Solution nearby O Fill out the following check list before calling Check List 1 The Meter serial number A and model number B found on the back of the meter are 2 The date and time the problem occurred was 3 have read the user guide and followed the testing steps 4 am using CONTOUR TS Control Solution and CONTOUR TS Test Strips that have not expired or passed their open use life dates 5 do not need to replace the battery 30 Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Warranty Manufacturer s Warranty Bayer Diabetes Care warrants to the original purchaser that this instrument will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of original purchase except as noted below During the stated 5 year period Bayer Diabetes Care shall at no charge replace a unit found to be defective with an equivalent or current version of the owner s model Limitations of Warranty This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations 1 A 90
8. 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 the beep you will see the meter count down eight seconds until the test is complete and your control test result is displayed Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 The meter will automatically rec ognize and mark Vv the control result for you NOTE The y does not indi cate 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 The Low and High control range values can be found on the bot tom of the test strip box If your control test result falls out of the specified range follow the steps in the Error Codes and Symbols chart on page 25 To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip The result will automatically be marked and stored in the meter memory Control results will not be included in your 14 day blood glucose average www bayerdiabetes com us Testing ng with a Control Solution 17 18 Setting the Date Time and Sound You can set your meter to display different options To get into setup mode press and hold M for three seconds The com plete display will briefly appear then go to a display with the time NOTE You may turn the meter off at any time during setup by pressi
9. from the use of other software For more information call our Customer Service Department 1 800 348 8100 or visit our Website at www bayerdiabetes com us fe N h 0 Ce J p Nn n e e o A e 3 ge oF D 28 Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Specifications Test Sample Whole blood Test Result Referenced to plasma serum glucose Sample Volume 0 6 uL Measuring Range 10 600 mg dL Measuring Time 8 seconds Memory Feature Stores most recent 250 test results Battery Type One 3 volt DL2032 or CR2032 lithium battery Battery Life Approximately 1000 Tests 1 yr average use Operating Temperature Range 41 113 F Humidity 10 93 RH Dimensions 2 80 in H x 2 35 in W x 77 in T Weight 2 oz wn c 4 p R Uv J a Nn Alarm Beeps whenever a test strip is inserted into the meter when the test strip is filled with blood or control solu tion and when a test result appears in the display Two beeps will sound for an error To turn off the beeps see Setting the Sound on page 20 Care and www bayerdiabetes com us 29 se1 x4 pue ae gt n oO s A oO 5i h e 3 o a e Service Information If you have a problem and none of the problem solving steps in the user guide help call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service In the U S A call toll free 1 800 348 8100 7 days a week 24 hours a d
10. le e Used test strip inserted WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Remove the test strip and insert it properly see page 9 Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip If you continue to have problems contact Customer Service Remove the test strip and retest using only a CONTOUR TS Test Strip Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip Carefully follow testing instructions in your user guide If you continue to have problems contact Customer Service www bayerdiabetes com us Solving Problems gt wn Nn v eo UO 2 Lu m 3 faj a O 2 oO 1 fe 2 n lt 3 a ro wn SW3 qOld HuIAJOS 24 If you do not resolve the problem contact Bayer WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Test result is above e Wash your hands and the test site Repeat the test using a new test strip e If your result is still HI contact your physician or healthcare professional immediately CAUTION Glucose levels above 250 mg dL may indicate a potentially serious medical condition Test result is e Repeat the test using a below 10 mg dL new test strip e If your result is still LO contact your physician or healthcare professional immediately CAUTION Glucose levels below 50 mg dL may indicate a potentially serious medical condition The display goes e Meter will turn e Try turning the meter on blank after the off af
11. lthcare profes sional if you have low blood glucose levels Select a soft fleshy area of skin that is free from hair moles and visible veins for alternative site testing Wash the site with soap and warm water then rinse and dry thoroughly Use alternative site testing for blood glucose tests only when it is more than 2 hours after e a meal e taking medication e exercise www bayerdiabetes com us e 4 D Oo Nn 9 iz oO E5 lt oO a gt Q nn oF o o Qa D v e Ps oO v Viewing Stored Test Results With the meter off press and release M on the meter to view stored test results The 14 day average will appear on the display with the average of test results taken over the last 14 days 4 d Press 9 to review previous test results Previous test results Test re sults will be shown starting with the most recent Each result will show the date and time the test was taken You can press to scroll 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 dis play you have viewed all of the results in the memory The meter will hold 250 test results in the memory When the memory is full 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 o
12. lts The study demonstrated that 97 9 of the CONTOUR TS System results were within the accuracy standard Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar You can better understand your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar this will also help you decide what to do if your results seem unusual Some of the most common symptoms are High blood sugar Low blood sugar Hyperglycemia Hypoglycemia e frequent urination e shakiness e excessive thirst e sweating e blurred vision e fast heartbeat e increased fatigue e blurred vision e extreme hunger e strange behavior e irritability e confusion e passing out e seizure Ketones Ketoacidosis from untreated Hyperglycemia e shortness of breath e nausea and vomiting e very dry mouth If you are experiencing any of these symptoms test your blood glucose If your result is displayed as LO or HI contact your doctor immediately For additional information and symptoms contact a healthcare professional or refer to the website for the American Diabetes Association www diabetes org www bayerdiabetes com us D gt Nn me e 2 a z h e lt o ae 4 e vn ie w Q z gt Nn yueWoduy 3 Ss e o 3 Q v A e Important Things to Know Your CONTOUR TS Blood Glucose Meter is specific for glucose and has been referenced to pla
13. ng and holding M until the meter turns off Setting the Time The number in the hour position will be flashing Press until you reach the correct hour Press M to set The number in the minute position will now flash Press Y until you reach the correct minutes Press M to set Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 The PM will now flash Press Y to choose AM or PM Press M to set Setting the Date The date will now appear on the display The year will be flashing Press W to reach the current year Press M to set The month will now flash Press Y to reach the current month Press M to set The day will now flash Press P to set the day Press M to set www bayerdiabetes com us punos pue awiy 97eq y Hui sS ae re ai Setting the Sound The flashing bell symbol will now appear on the display This option controls whether you want to hear the beeps during testing Press Y to choose whether to turn the beeper on or off amp Press M to set 12H will now flash on the display Press Y to choose the 12H or 24H setting This option lets you set the meter to display time as a 12 hour setting with AM and PM or as a 24 hour display military time Press M to set Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Setting the Month and Day Format m d will now flash on the display Press Y to choose how you want the date t
14. o appear as month day m d or day month d m Press M to set When you have reached the end of setup your meter will show you all of the current settings and turn off automatically www bayerdiabetes com us sjoquiAs pue sapod 10113 Low Battery Replace the battery as soon as possible see page 26 Temperature Move to an area that is O out of range within the operating range for the meter 41 F 113 F Let the meter and test strips adjust to this temperature for twenty minutes before testing The test strip has Remove the test strip and not filled enough repeat the test using a new to give an accurate test strip result e You may have e Do not attempt to apply applied blood blood more than once per more than once strip on the same strip Blocked sample Do not push strip into skin tip while filling strip Blood drop too e See suggested drop size small on page 10 The meter is Remove the test strip and sensing a used retest using a new test strip test strip Wait until you see the flash ing blood drop in the display before adding the blood sample Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS Test strip not in serted correctly Potential software or hardware issue Wrong test strip e Strip disturbed during count down e Strip degraded due to long exposure out of bott
15. oom temperature Try again e Gently rock the control bottle to ensure the con trol solution is mixed well e If result is still out of range retest with a new test strip and control solution e If result is still out of range call Customer Service www bayerdiabetes com us m 2 z gt Nn a Cc oO Nn O e J ke ke Lu Solving Problems J D fe 2 Q ot gt oO ow 9 ot ot D lt seiyxq pue aie gt Replacing the Battery The battery should be replaced when the meter continually displays or does not turn on Your CONTOUR TS Meter uses one 3 volt lithium battery DL2032 or CR2032 Press firmly on the battery cover and slide in the direction of the arrow NOTE After replacing the battery you will need to reset the time see page WML 16 The date and other mn formatting choices do not need to be reset Test results stored in the memory are not erased when the battery is changed To remove the old battery place your finger under the top of the battery and pull upward Grasp the battery and remove Place the new battery into the battery compartment with the side up facing you Slide the battery cover back into place lining up with the open slots and close firmly 26 Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 WARNING Keep batteries away from children Lithium batteries are poisonous If swallowed immediately contac
16. port on the meter Sample Tip The end of the test strip where the blood is drawn in NOTE Your CONTOUR TS Meter only works with CONTOUR TS Test Strips CONTOUR TS Meter Display A full display as shown below indicates that all characters in the display are working properly You will briefly see this display each time you turn the meter on You can see the complete display when the meter is off by pressing and holding the Y button Compare your meter to the display shown below While all characters are displayed it is most important to verify that A f is fully displayed If there is a difference see Error Codes and Symbols page 25 This may affect the Way you see your results lt i Indicates Indicates it is too cold or Indicates the the meter is too hot for your meter battery is low ready to test to test accurately and needs to be g m m changed y Center area on the display mm gl that shows either your test result or any error codes dL Control result Results are marker ae displayed as either mg dL or mmol L 14 da u m dord m Displays the date format Beeper ee pe ag oe A M or P M will indicator the display show appear if the meter ing date and time is in 12 hour setup gt ply os 4 a h oO w oO R 3 x U yUueWoduy p ot oO A oO 9 gt oO 7 Meter Features Your New CONTOUR TS
17. r it will automatically turn off after three minutes Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Testing with a Control Solution Use CONTOUR TS Control Solutions to practice using the system or to run a qual ity control test to make sure the meter and the test strips are working properly Low Normal and High Control So lutions are available Always use CONTOUR TS Control Solu tions as other brands could present incorrect results Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap the lid closed NOTE Check the expiration date and discard date of the con trol solution and test strips 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 orange test strip port on the meter The meter will turn on A test strip with a flashing blood drop will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test Do not apply control solution to the test strip until the blood drop symbol flashes www bayerdiabetes com us c B N O c V lt z e c Gently rock the control bottle before opening to ensure it is mixed well Squeeze a small drop of control solution on a clean non absorbent surface such as a piece of wax paper Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle Replace the cap on the control solution bottle Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the
18. r objects which come in contact with human blood even after cleaning should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral diseases www bayerdiabetes com us Buljsay 991A0q Buldue7 ay Huredaig The following steps pages 8 12 are shown in the proper order for performing a blood glucose test Preparing the Lancing Device Read the Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device insert for complete instructions If your lancing device does not look like the one pictured follow the instructions that came with your device Remove the endcap from the Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device Rotate do not remove the lancet protective cap turn Insert the lancet firmly until it comes to a full stop This will cock the device Twist off the lancet protective cap and replace the device endcap Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Use the gray endcap for fingertip testing Use the clear endcap for Alternative Site Testing forearm or palm See your Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device instructions Inserting the Test Strip Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap the lid closed Never store test strips outside the bottle NOTE Check the expiration and discard 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 orange test strip port on the meter No coding required The meter will turn on A te
19. rop of blood The blood is drawn into the test strip through the tip Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on top of the test strip Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps Fingertip Testing After the beep you will see the meter count down eight sec onds until the test is complete Contours and your result is displayed Make sure the orange test strip port is pointing down or toward you when you read the test result Your test result will automati cally be stored in the meter memory with the date and time you tested www bayerdiabetes com us TS e e a gt e c P o D n e Q S c 2 e e L Expected Values Blood glucose values will vary depending on food intake medication dosages health stress or exer cise Consult your healthcare professional for the target value that is appropriate for you Standard medical practice goals for a typical non pregnant individual with diabetes are e Glucose before a meal 90 to 130 mg dL e Glucose 2 hours after a meal less than 180 mg dL CAUTION e If you see HI displayed your blood glucose level may be above 600 mg dL If you see LO displayed your blood glucose level may be below 10 mg dL Repeat test If you receive a similar result call your physician or healthcare professional immediately e Do not change your medication based on CONTOUR TS blood gl
20. sma serum values Methods calibrated to plasma serum can be 9 to 15 high er than the results of whole blood glucose assay methods e Always keep the test strips in the original bottle Firmly snap the lid closed immediately after removing a test strip The bottle is especially designed to provide a dry envi ronment for the test strips Extended exposure to room humid ity from leaving the bottle open or not storing the test strips in the original bottle will damage your test strips Do not expose test strips to direct sunlight e Avoid excessive milking of your finger when forming a drop of blood and test immediately after forming the blood drop e DO NOT drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test strip Your test strip is designed to easily draw the blood in through the sample tip e DO NOT press the test strip against your finger This may block the sample tip e DO NOT use atest strip that appears damaged or has been used Test strips are for single use only IMPORTANT NOTE Your meter has been preset to display results in mg dL milligrams of glucose per deciliter Results in mg dL will never have a decimal point e g 4 2 results in mmol L millimoles of glucose per liter will always have a decimal point e g 3 Check your display to ensure that results are being displayed in the expected units if they are not contact your authorized Bayer Diabetes Care representative Need Help Call toll free 1
21. st strip with a flashing blood drop will appear letting you know the meter is ready to test Do not apply blood to the test strip until the blood drop symbol flashes Inserting the Test Strip www bayerdiabetes com us a D ot oe 5 Co ot 5 D gy 2 v Getting the Blood Drop With the gray endcap on your Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device select the puncture depth by rotating the dial on the endcap to a smaller drop for shallower puncture or larger drop for deeper puncture Adjusting the amount of pressure applied to the puncture site will also affect puncture depth Press the endcap firmly against the puncture site the side of the fingertip is often preferred and press the blue release button Wait a few seconds Stroke your hand and finger to wards the puncture site to form a drop of blood Do not squeeze around the puncture SN site or milk your finger excessively Test immediately after you have formed a blood drop See page 11 Only 0 6 uL is needed for a test For Alternative Site Suggested Actual Drop Size Testing read page 13 and see your Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device instructions Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Testing Your Blood Hold the meter with the orange test strip port pointing down or toward you This will ensure your meter is oriented correctly for reading your test result Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the d
22. t your physician or poison control center Discard batteries according to your local environmental regulations Caring for the System e Store meter in the carrying case provided whenever possible e Wash hands and dry them thoroughly before handling to keep the meter and test strips free of oils and other contaminants e Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the electronics or causing other malfunctions e Avoid exposing meter and test strip to excessive humidity heat cold dust or dirt e 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 any solution to run down or in around the buttons Doing so may cause a malfunction Caring for the System Care and Extras www bayerdiabetes com us 27 Transferring Results to a Computer You can transfer test results from the CONTOUR TS Meter to a computer where they can be summarized in a report with graphs and tables To make use of this feature you need Bayer Diabetes Care diabetes manage ment software and a Bayer Data Cable CAUTION The CONTOUR TS Meter has not been tested or certified by Bayer Diabetes Care for use with any software other than the Bayer Diabetes Care diabetes management software Bayer Diabetes Care is not responsible for any erroneous results
23. ter 3 min again by pressing M If meter is turned on utes of inactiv display goes blank before ity This feature 3 minutes replace battery prolongs your battery life e The battery See page 26 may need to be replaced Results are not dis This may affect Contact Customer Service played in expected the way you see units of measure your results mg dL or mmol L Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1 800 348 8100 WHAT YOU SEE Some display seg ments do not appear when the meter initially turns on Control test result is out of range too high or too low WHAT IT MEANS Possible meter electronics failure e Test strip is deteriorated due to exposure to humidity or heat e Control solution is past expiration date or is past the open use date e Test strip is past expiration date or is past the open use date Incorrect control solution was used e Control solution is not at room temperature e Control solution is not mixed well WHAT YOU SHOULD DO Press and hold while the meter is off Compare meter display with the picture on page 3 If the display is still not correct call Customer Service e Run another control test with a new test strip e Check all expiration dates Do not use expired testing materials e Make sure you are using CONTOUR TS control solution e Wait 20 minutes until control solution is at r
24. ucose results without the advice of your physician or healthcare professional To turn your meter off simply remove the test strip Carefully dispose of the used test strip Your meter will also turn off after three minutes of inactivity Dispose of the used lancet according to instructions for your Ascensia MICROLET Lancing Device Need Help Call toll free 1 800 348 8100 Alternative Site Testing Blood samples for glucose testing may be taken from sites other than your fingertips Read the instructions with your lanc ing device Alternative site testing using blood from the forearm or palm may give glucose results that significantly differ from fingertip blood Differences occur when blood glucose levels are chang ing rapidly such as after a meal after insulin during or after exercise Forearm We recommend the following 1 2 Consult your healthcare professional to determine if alternative site testing is right for you Use a fingertip sample for testing blood glucose whenever you will be participating in risky activities such as before driving a car or operating machinery Fingertip testing should also be used during illness times of stress or when test results do not agree with the way you feel Alternative site testing is not recommended if you have hypoglycemic unawareness you do not recognize the symptoms of or cannot tell when you have low blood glucose Please consult with your hea
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