BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM USER GUIDE 83349833_CntrUG_US_EN_FpBp_v1.indd ofc1 1600 Sherwin Ave. Des Plaines, IL 60018 T 847.296.6000 DATE: CLIENT: DESCRIPTION: SCHAWK JOB#: BAN#: SKU# BAYER SPEC: PRINTER SPEC: V-1 January 21, 2011 Bayer HealthCare Contour Neonatal User Guide - US English 905597 83349833 Rev. 01/11 N/A 6.0" (H) x 4.
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The picture below shows all the symbols that appear on your meter display. To view, with the meter off, press and hold ▲ or ▼. All display segments will appear for 10 seconds. If you need more than 10 seconds to check the display, press and hold ▲ or ▼ again. Display Your Testing Tools Up/Down Scroll Buttons Memory Button (On/Off, Memory Recall, Enter) Test Strip Port ® Your CONTOUR Test Strip: Sample Tip Blood sample pulled in here. Gray End Insert this end into the test strip port.
Easy: The CONTOUR blood glucose monitoring system is 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. Your Meter Features Automatic: You no longer have to worry about coding* your meter or marking a control test result. The CONTOUR meter does it automatically. It will even tell you when a test strip is under-filled.
Important Things to Know IMPORTANT NOTE: Your test strip is designed to easily “sip” the blood into the sample tip. Do not drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test strip. Do not press the test strip against your finger when testing. This may block the sample tip. Test strips are for single use only. Do not use a test strip that appears damaged or has been used. Let the meter and test strips adjust to the temperature of the location where you are testing.
Testing Please check your lancing device insert for complete instructions on its use. Read the MICROLET ®2 insert for complete instructions. WARNING: The MICROLET 2 lancing device is intended for self testing by a single patient. It must not be used on more than one person due to the risk of infection. Use a new MICROLET lancet each time you test because it is no longer sterile after use. For testing sites other than fingertip, see page 18. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before testing.
Getting the Blood Drop: Use the Gray endcap Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood. The blood is pulled into the test strip through the tip. Shallow Puncture Deep Puncture Getting the Blood Drop Press the endcap firmly against the puncture site and press the blue release button with your thumb. Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on top of the test strip or you could get inaccurate results or errors.
• Before a meal: 70 to 130 mg/dL • 1-2 h after the beginning of a meal: less than 180 mg/dL Testing Your Blood • • CAUTION If your test result is below 50 mg/dL, above ” or “ ” on the 250 mg/dL, or you see “ meter display, call your physician or healthcare professional immediately. Do not change your medication based on CONTOUR® blood glucose results without the advice of your physician or healthcare professional.
Control Solution Testing: Control Solution Testing Remove a test strip from the bottle. Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip. Excess moisture could damage the test strip. Check the expiration date on the test strip bottle and the expiration and discard dates on control solution and do not use expired materials. Make sure the test strip does not appear torn or damaged. Hold the test strip with the gray end facing up.
Control Solution Testing NOTE: The does not indicate the control test result is within the specified range. It only marks it as a control solution test. It will not be included in your averages. 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. To turn your meter off, simply remove the test strip. The result will be automatically marked and stored in the meter memory.
Testing IMPORTANT: Do not use Alternative Site Testing under the following conditions. Use fingertip testing in any of these cases: Alternative Site Testing • If you think your blood glucose is low (hypoglycemia). • When blood glucose is changing rapidly (after a meal, insulin dose, or exercise). • 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.
Your new CONTOUR meter is pre-set for the Basic Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in either the Basic or Advanced Mode. BASIC MODE (L-1) • 7 day HI and LO summary • 14 day average • 480 test result memory Additional Features Set-up for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes 20 ADVANCED MODE (L-2) 7 day HI and LO summary 7, 14, and 30 day averages 480 test result memory Pre- and post-meal markers 30 day pre- and post-meal averages • Selectable post-meal alarms (2.5, 2.0, 1.5, 1.
Setting the Month and Day Format: Setting the Sound: m/d will now flash on the display. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the format you wish (m/d for month/day format or d.m for day.month format). The flashing bell symbol will now appear on the display along with the word “ ”. Press M to set. This option controls whether you want to hear the beep sound during testing. To turn the beep sound off during testing, press ▲ or ▼ to display “ ”. Press M to set.
Setting Advanced Mode (L-2) Features: You have now completed your CONTOUR ® meter set-up for Advanced Mode! The LO setting will flash (default 72). 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 60-90 mg/dL.) Using the Markers: Setting Advanced Mode (L-2) Features Post-Meal Test Alarm Set-up: To change the alarm time for post-meal testing, press ▲ or ▼ to display the options available. Select 2.5, 2.0, 1.5, or 1.
If you do not want to mark the test result: Using the Alarm: Remove the used test strip to automatically save the test result in the meter memory with no markers. Dispose of the used test strip and lancet properly. This will also turn the meter off. When the alarm sounds, the meter will automatically turn on. The alarm will beep 20 times, and the display will show the pre-meal test result you marked when you set the alarm. Pressing any button will silence the alarm.
To Cancel an Alarm: Transferring Results to a Computer: When the meter is off, press M to turn on the meter. The date and time will appear . along with the 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 of this feature, you need Bayer’s diabetes management software—GLUCOFACTS® DELUXE—and a data cable from Bayer. For a free download of the software go to www.bayerglucofacts.
Viewing Basic Mode Results: Press M to turn your meter on. Press M again to view the memory. The 14 day average will appear in the center of the display with the number of results shown at the top of the display. Any control results are not included in this 14 day average. When appears on the display, you have viewed all of the results in the memory. NOTES: • The meter will hold 480 results in the memory.
Viewing Advanced Mode Results: In Advanced Mode (L-2), you have all of the options described in Basic Mode plus additional items available. Press ▲ to view the 7 day average. Press M to turn your meter on. Briefly press M again to view the 14 day average including the number of results used to obtain the average. You will see the average in the center of the display and the number of results along the top. Press ▲ to view the 30 day average.
Error Codes and Symbols: WHAT IT MEANS (will flash for 10 seconds and then the meter will turn off) Dead batteries. Error Codes and Symbols WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS Replace the batteries. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO E7 Call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 for the Free Batteries for Life program. Incorrect sensor type. Remove the test strip and retest using a new test strip. Make certain that you are using a CONTOUR ® test strip from Bayer. E10 Invalid date or time.
WHAT IT MEANS • Test strip or control solution is past the expiration date or is past the discard date. • Check all expiration dates and discard dates. Do not use expired testing materials. • Test strip is deteriorated due to heat or exposure to moisture. • Run another control test with a new test strip and control solution. • Control solution is not at room temperature or may not be mixed well. • Gently rock the control bottle to ensure the control solution is mixed well.
Caring for the System: Place new batteries under the prongs and into the battery compartment with the “+” side up. (Battery part numbers are DL2032 or CR2032.) • Store meter in the carrying case provided whenever possible. Slide the battery cover back into place, lining up with the open slots, and close firmly. • Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt. • Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the electronics or causing other malfunctions.
Accuracy: The accuracy of the CONTOUR ® blood glucose monitoring system has been assessed in a correlation study conducted by healthcare professionals. In this study, 108 fresh capillary blood specimens were tested with the CONTOUR blood glucose monitoring system by 108 untrained people with diabetes using three test strip lots. The reference measurement was done on the YSI Glucose Analyzer. CONTOUR data compare well with the results from the YSI method.
Warranty: 1. A 90-day warranty only will be extended for consumable parts and/or accessories. Warranty 2. This warranty is limited to replacement due to defects in parts or workmanship. Bayer HealthCare 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 HealthCare, or failure to operate the instrument in accordance with instructions.
Service Information: Supplies: If you have a problem and none of the problem solving steps in this 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 day). We have trained specialists to help you. When calling or writing for supplies, be sure to include the number with the name of the replacement part or accessory item.
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