Ascensia Diabetes Care Contour Plus User manual

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USER GUIDE
Uses only CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose test strips
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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Contour PLUS Meter User Guide –
United Kingdom, Ireland
March 11,2020
Ascensia Diabetes Care
Contour PLUS Meter User Guide – English
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WARNINGS
Serious Illness
• Capillary (fingerstick or Alternative Site) blood glucose
testing may not be clinically appropriate when peripheral
flow is decreased. Shock, severe hypotension,
hyperosmolar hyperglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and
occurrence of severe dehydration are examples of clinical
conditions that may adversely affect the measurement of
glucose in peripheral blood.1-3
Talk to Your Health Care Professional
• Before changing your medication based on test results,
• If your blood sugar reading is under 2.8 mmol/L , follow
medical advice immediately,
INTENDED USE
The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system (meter,
test strips and control solution) is intended for self-testing by
persons with diabetes and by health care professionals to
monitor glucose concentrations in fresh capillary whole blood
drawn from the fingertip or palm, arterial and venous whole
blood or neonatal blood. It is for the quantitative measurement
of glucose in whole blood from 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L.
It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only.
The CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose monitoring system may be
used as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of an individual’s
personal blood glucose control program. The CONTOUR PLUS
blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for the
diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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• If your blood sugar reading is over 13.9 mmol/L , wash and
dry your hands well and repeat the test with a new strip. If
you get a similar reading, call your health care professional
as soon as possible,
• About whether Alternative Site Testing (AST) is appropriate
for you.
Potential Biohazard
• Always wash your hands well with soap and water and
dry them well before and after testing, handling the meter,
lancing device or test strips.
• All blood glucose measuring systems are considered
biohazardous. 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 infectious 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.
• The lancing device provided with your kit 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 lancet each time you test because it is no
longer sterile after use.
• Always dispose of test strips and lancets as medical waste
or as advised by your health care professional. All products
that come in contact with human blood should be handled
as if capable of transmitting infectious diseases.
• Keep out of reach of children. This kit contains small parts
which could cause suffocation if accidentally swallowed.
• Keep batteries away from children. Lithium batteries are
poisonous. If swallowed, immediately contact your poison
control centre.
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• If your blood sugar reading is over 13.9 mmol/L , wash and
dry your hands well and repeat the test with a new strip. If
you get a similar reading, call your health care professional
as soon as possible,
• About whether Alternative Site Testing (AST) is appropriate
for you.
Potential Biohazard
• Always wash your hands well with soap and water and
dry them well before and after testing, handling the meter,
lancing device or test strips.
• All blood glucose measuring systems are considered
biohazardous. 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 infectious 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.
• The lancing device provided with your kit 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 lancet each time you test because it is no
longer sterile after use.
• Always dispose of test strips and lancets as medical waste
or as advised by your health care professional. All products
that come in contact with human blood should be handled
as if capable of transmitting infectious diseases.
• Keep out of reach of children. This kit contains small parts
which could cause suffocation if accidentally swallowed.
• Keep batteries away from children. Lithium batteries are
poisonous. If swallowed, immediately contact your poison
control centre.
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WARNINGS
Serious Illness
• Capillary (fingerstick or Alternative Site) blood glucose
testing may not be clinically appropriate when peripheral
flow is decreased. Shock, severe hypotension,
hyperosmolar hyperglycaemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and
occurrence of severe dehydration are examples of clinical
conditions that may adversely affect the measurement of
glucose in peripheral blood.1-3
Talk to Your Health Care Professional
• Before changing your medication based on test results,
• If your blood sugar reading is under 2.8 mmol/L , follow
medical advice immediately,
INTENDED USE
The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system (meter,
test strips and control solution) is intended for self-testing by
persons with diabetes and by health care professionals to
monitor glucose concentrations in fresh capillary whole blood
drawn from the fingertip or palm, arterial and venous whole
blood or neonatal blood. It is for the quantitative measurement
of glucose in whole blood from 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L.
It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only.
The CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose monitoring system may be
used as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of an individual’s
personal blood glucose control program. The CONTOUR PLUS
blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for the
diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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PRECAUTIONS
• The CONTOUR®PLUS meter only works with
CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and CONTOUR®PLUS
controlsolution.
• Read your CONTOUR PLUS user guide, the lancing
device package 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.
• 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 Customer Service
for replacement parts. See the back cover for contact
information.
• Always keep the CONTOUR PLUS test strips in their original
bottle. Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing
a test strip. The bottle is designed to keep the test strips
dry. Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive
humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt. Exposure to room
humidity by leaving the bottle open or not storing the strips
in their original bottle can damage your test strips. This
could lead to inaccurate results. Do not use a test strip that
appears damaged or has been used.
• Check the expiry dates on your test strips and control
solution. Do not use the test strips or control solution if
the expiry date printed on the bottle label and carton has
passed. This can cause inaccurate results. For the control
solution, do not use if it has been six months since you
first opened the bottle. It will help to write the six month
discard date on the control solution label.
• If your control solution test result is out of range, call
Customer Service . See the back cover for contact
information. Do not use the meter for blood glucose testing
until you resolve this issue.
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• The meter has been designed to give accurate results at
temperatures between 5°C and 45°C . If you are outside
this range, you should not test. Whenever the meter is
moved from one location to another, allow approximately
20 minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of
the new location before performing a blood glucose test.
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when the
CONTOUR®PLUS meter is connected to a computer.
• Use only approved equipment from the manufacturer or
certified body such as UL or TUV.
• Your CONTOUR PLUS meter has been preset and locked to
display results in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per litre of
blood) .
Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point;
Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
Example: or
Check your display screen to be sure the results are
shown the right way. If not, contact Customer Service.
See the back cover for contact information.
• The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system has
a measuring range of 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L . This
means if your blood sugar result is less than 0.6 mmol/L
or more than 33.3 mmol/L your meter is unable to display
a number and will display a flashing “ ” or “ ” in the
centre of your meter display screen.
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• The meter has been designed to give accurate results at
temperatures between 5°C and 45°C . If you are outside
this range, you should not test. Whenever the meter is
moved from one location to another, allow approximately
20 minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of
the new location before performing a blood glucose test.
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when the
CONTOUR®PLUS meter is connected to a computer.
• Use only approved equipment from the manufacturer or
certified body such as UL or TUV.
• Your CONTOUR PLUS meter has been preset and locked to
display results in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per litre of
blood) .
Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point;
Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
Example: or
Check your display screen to be sure the results are
shown the right way. If not, contact Customer Service.
See the back cover for contact information.
• The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system has
a measuring range of 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L . This
means if your blood sugar result is less than 0.6 mmol/L
or more than 33.3 mmol/L your meter is unable to display
a number and will display a flashing “ ” or “ ” in the
centre of your meter display screen.
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®
PRECAUTIONS
• The CONTOUR®PLUS meter only works with
CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and CONTOUR®PLUS
controlsolution.
• Read your CONTOUR PLUS user guide, the lancing
device package 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.
• 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 Customer Service
for replacement parts. See the back cover for contact
information.
• Always keep the CONTOUR PLUS test strips in their original
bottle. Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing
a test strip. The bottle is designed to keep the test strips
dry. Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive
humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt. Exposure to room
humidity by leaving the bottle open or not storing the strips
in their original bottle can damage your test strips. This
could lead to inaccurate results. Do not use a test strip that
appears damaged or has been used.
• Check the expiry dates on your test strips and control
solution. Do not use the test strips or control solution if
the expiry date printed on the bottle label and carton has
passed. This can cause inaccurate results. For the control
solution, do not use if it has been six months since you
first opened the bottle. It will help to write the six month
discard date on the control solution label.
• If your control solution test result is out of range, call
Customer Service . See the back cover for contact
information. Do not use the meter for blood glucose testing
until you resolve this issue.
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Your Meter Features
Easy: The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system is
about simplicity. You will notice this the first time you use it.
Automatic: The CONTOUR®PLUS meter is designed with
No Coding technology, to automatically code itself every time
you insert a test strip. It will also automatically mark a control
solution test.
Enough Blood: The CONTOUR PLUS meter alerts you when a
test strip is underfilled and allows you to add more blood. 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.
Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose
monitoring system. We are proud to be your partner in helping
you manage your diabetes.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR PLUS meter ONLY works with
CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and CONTOUR®PLUS control
solution.
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GETTING
STARTED
TESTING SETUP AND USE TECHNICAL,
SERVICE & CARE
Intended Use, Important Safety Information ..................... i
Precautions .......................................................................iii
Your Meter Features .......................................................... v
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter ............................................. 2
Getting Ready to Test........................................................ 6
Getting the Blood Drop ................................................... 11
Testing Your Blood .......................................................... 11
Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm .............................. 15
Control Solution Testing .................................................. 20
Setting the Time, Date and Sound .................................. 24
Setup for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes .......... 27
Personalising LO, HI and Reminder Settings ................. 28
Using Marker and Reminder Features ............................ 30
Transferring Results to a Computer ................................ 36
Viewing Results: Basic Mode .......................................... 37
Viewing Results: Advanced Mode .................................. 39
Error Codes and Symbols ............................................... 42
Changing the Batteries ................................................... 46
Caring for Your Meter and Cleaning Your Meter ............. 48
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ..................... 49
Specifications .................................................................. 50
Service Information ......................................................... 55
Warranty .......................................................................... 56
Supplies........................................................................... 58
Table of Contents
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GETTING
STARTED
TESTING SETUP AND USE TECHNICAL,
SERVICE & CARE
Intended Use, Important Safety Information ..................... i
Precautions .......................................................................iii
Your Meter Features .......................................................... v
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter ............................................. 2
Getting Ready to Test........................................................ 6
Getting the Blood Drop ................................................... 11
Testing Your Blood .......................................................... 11
Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm .............................. 15
Control Solution Testing .................................................. 20
Setting the Time, Date and Sound .................................. 24
Setup for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes .......... 27
Personalising LO, HI and Reminder Settings ................. 28
Using Marker and Reminder Features ............................ 30
Transferring Results to a Computer ................................ 36
Viewing Results: Basic Mode .......................................... 37
Viewing Results: Advanced Mode .................................. 39
Error Codes and Symbols ............................................... 42
Changing the Batteries ................................................... 46
Caring for Your Meter and Cleaning Your Meter ............. 48
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ..................... 49
Specifications .................................................................. 50
Service Information ......................................................... 55
Warranty .......................................................................... 56
Supplies........................................................................... 58
Table of Contents
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®
Your Meter Features
Easy: The CONTOUR®PLUS blood glucose monitoring system is
about simplicity. You will notice this the first time you use it.
Automatic: The CONTOUR®PLUS meter is designed with
No Coding technology, to automatically code itself every time
you insert a test strip. It will also automatically mark a control
solution test.
Enough Blood: The CONTOUR PLUS meter alerts you when a
test strip is underfilled and allows you to add more blood. 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.
Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose
monitoring system. We are proud to be your partner in helping
you manage your diabetes.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR PLUS meter ONLY works with
CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and CONTOUR®PLUS control
solution.
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GETTING
STARTED
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Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter
Using the Meter Buttons
• Press and hold the M button until the meter
turnson.
• Press and hold the M button until the meter
turnsoff.
• The ▲ or ▼ scroll buttons on the meter allow you
to scroll. You can hold the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll
continuously through a list.
• Press the M button to select the option that appears.
• To access Setup, with the meter off, press and hold
M for 3 seconds. See Setting the Time, Date and
Sound on page 24.
Press to scroll up
Press and hold
to keep scrolling
Press to
scroll down
Press and hold
to keep scrolling
Press and hold
for On/Off, Enter
or Memory Recall
Data
Port
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Test Strip
Port
Memory
Button
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GETTING
STARTED
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Test Strip
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Test Strip
Grey End
Insert this end into the
test strip port
Sample Tip
Blood sample pulled in here
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GETTING
STARTED
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Test Strip
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Test Strip
Grey End
Insert this end into the
test strip port
Sample Tip
Blood sample pulled in here
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GETTING
STARTED
®
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter
Your CONTOUR®PLUS Meter
Using the Meter Buttons
• Press and hold the M button until the meter
turnson.
• Press and hold the M button until the meter
turnsoff.
• The ▲ or ▼ scroll buttons on the meter allow you
to scroll. You can hold the ▲ or ▼ button to scroll
continuously through a list.
• Press the M button to select the option that appears.
• To access Setup, with the meter off, press and hold
M for 3 seconds. See Setting the Time, Date and
Sound on page 24.
Press to scroll up
Press and hold
to keep scrolling
Press to
scroll down
Press and hold
to keep scrolling
Press and hold
for On/Off, Enter
or Memory Recall
Data
Port
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Test Strip
Port
Memory
Button
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GETTING
STARTED
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Your Meter Overview
Your Meter Display
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.
While all characters are displayed, it is very
important to verify that is fully displayed. If
there are missing segments, see Error Codes and
Symbols on page 42. This may affect the way you
see your results.
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GETTING
STARTED
Your Meter Overview
Top area on the display presenting date and time.
Pre-meal result marker.
Post-meal result marker.
Identifies a Diary entry.
Indicates a reminder has been set.
Centre area on the display that shows either
your test result or any error codes.
The meter is ready to test.
Control solution result marker.
Indicates it is too cold or too hot for your meter
to test accurately.
Indicates Average.
Results are displayed as mmol/L or mg/dL. The
7 appears when viewing 7-day HI–LO summary.
Day/month format.
The batteries are low and need to be changed,
and will remain on display until batteries are
changed.
Appears if the meter is in 12-hour setup.
Indicates sound is turned on.
Icon What it Means
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GETTING
STARTED
Your Meter Overview
Top area on the display presenting date and time.
Pre-meal result marker.
Post-meal result marker.
Identifies a Diary entry.
Indicates a reminder has been set.
Centre area on the display that shows either
your test result or any error codes.
The meter is ready to test.
Control solution result marker.
Indicates it is too cold or too hot for your meter
to test accurately.
Indicates Average.
Results are displayed as mmol/L or mg/dL. The
7 appears when viewing 7-day HI–LO summary.
Day/month format.
The batteries are low and need to be changed,
and will remain on display until batteries are
changed.
Appears if the meter is in 12-hour setup.
Indicates sound is turned on.
Icon What it Means
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GETTING
STARTED
®
Your Meter Overview
Your Meter Display
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.
While all characters are displayed, it is very
important to verify that is fully displayed. If
there are missing segments, see Error Codes and
Symbols on page 42. This may affect the way you
see your results.
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TESTING
Getting Ready to Test
Getting Ready to Test
WARNING
• All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous
and can potentially transmit infectious diseases,
even after you have performed cleaning. See
Caring for Your Meter on page 48.
• Always wash your hands well with soap and
water and dry them well before and after
testing, handling the meter, lancing device or
test strips.
Read your CONTOUR PLUS user guide, the
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.
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
Customer Service for replacement parts. See the
back cover for contact information.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR®PLUS meter only
works with CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and
CONTOUR®PLUS controlsolutions.
Have all the materials you will need ready before you
begin testing. This includes your CONTOURPLUS
meter, CONTOUR PLUS test strips, and the
lancing device and lancets. You may also need
CONTOUR PLUS control solution to perform a quality
control check. CONTOUR PLUS test strips and
CONTOUR PLUS control solutions are sold separately
if not included in the meter kit.
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TESTING Preparing the Lancing Device
Preparing the Lancing Device
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
The lancing device provided with your kit 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.
WARNING
• Dispose of the used lancet as medical
waste or as advised by your health care
professional.
• Do not reuse lancets. Use a new lancet
each time you test.
For Alternative Site Testing instructions, see Alternative
Site Testing (AST) - Palm on page 15.
1. Remove the endcap from the lancing device.
The lancing device graphics are for illustration
purposes only. Your lancing device may look
different. Refer to your lancing device insert
for detailed instructions on preparing the
lancing device.
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TESTING Preparing the Lancing Device
Preparing the Lancing Device
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
The lancing device provided with your kit 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.
WARNING
• Dispose of the used lancet as medical
waste or as advised by your health care
professional.
• Do not reuse lancets. Use a new lancet
each time you test.
For Alternative Site Testing instructions, see Alternative
Site Testing (AST) - Palm on page 15.
1. Remove the endcap from the lancing device.
The lancing device graphics are for illustration
purposes only. Your lancing device may look
different. Refer to your lancing device insert
for detailed instructions on preparing the
lancing device.
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TESTING
Getting Ready to Test
Getting Ready to Test
WARNING
• All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous
and can potentially transmit infectious diseases,
even after you have performed cleaning. See
Caring for Your Meter on page 48.
• Always wash your hands well with soap and
water and dry them well before and after
testing, handling the meter, lancing device or
test strips.
Read your CONTOUR PLUS user guide, the
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.
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
Customer Service for replacement parts. See the
back cover for contact information.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR®PLUS meter only
works with CONTOUR®PLUS test strips and
CONTOUR®PLUS controlsolutions.
Have all the materials you will need ready before you
begin testing. This includes your CONTOURPLUS
meter, CONTOUR PLUS test strips, and the
lancing device and lancets. You may also need
CONTOUR PLUS control solution to perform a quality
control check. CONTOUR PLUS test strips and
CONTOUR PLUS control solutions are sold separately
if not included in the meter kit.
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TESTING
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Preparing the Lancing Device
3. Insert the lancet firmly
into the lancing device
until it comes to a full
stop.
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Save it for disposing
of the used lancet.
2. Loosen the round
protective cap on a
lancet by rotating it
¼ turn, but do not
remove it.
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TESTING
5. Replace the endcap.
Preparing the Lancing Device
6. Rotate the endcap dial
to adjust the puncture
depth. The amount
of pressure applied
to the puncture site
also affects puncture
depth.
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5. Replace the endcap.
Preparing the Lancing Device
6. Rotate the endcap dial
to adjust the puncture
depth. The amount
of pressure applied
to the puncture site
also affects puncture
depth.
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®
Preparing the Lancing Device
3. Insert the lancet firmly
into the lancing device
until it comes to a full
stop.
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Save it for disposing
of the used lancet.
2. Loosen the round
protective cap on a
lancet by rotating it
¼ turn, but do not
remove it.
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TESTING
®
Inserting the Test Strip
Inserting the Test Strip
1. Remove a CONTOUR®PLUS test strip
from the bottle. Tightly close the
bottle lid immediately after you have
removed the test strip.
HINT: After the test strip is inserted, if you do not
apply blood to the test strip within 3 minutes,
the meter will turn off. Remove the test strip and
reinsert it to begin a test.
This will turn the meter on.
An image of a test strip with
a flashing blood drop
will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
2. Hold the test strip with
the grey end facing up
toward themeter.
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3. Insert the grey end
firmly into the test
strip port until the
meter beeps.
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TESTING Testing Your Blood
1. Press the lancing
device firmly against the
puncture site and press
the release button.
Getting the Blood Drop - Fingertip
Testing
2. Stroke your hand and
finger towards the
puncture site to form a
drop of blood. Do not
squeeze around the
puncture site.
3. Test immediately after
a good blood drop
hasformed.
Suggested drop size
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TESTING Testing Your Blood
1. Press the lancing
device firmly against the
puncture site and press
the release button.
Getting the Blood Drop - Fingertip
Testing
2. Stroke your hand and
finger towards the
puncture site to form a
drop of blood. Do not
squeeze around the
puncture site.
3. Test immediately after
a good blood drop
hasformed.
Suggested drop size
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TESTING
®
Inserting the Test Strip
Inserting the Test Strip
1. Remove a CONTOUR®PLUS test strip
from the bottle. Tightly close the
bottle lid immediately after you have
removed the test strip.
HINT: After the test strip is inserted, if you do not
apply blood to the test strip within 3 minutes,
the meter will turn off. Remove the test strip and
reinsert it to begin a test.
This will turn the meter on.
An image of a test strip with
a flashing blood drop
will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
2. Hold the test strip with
the grey end facing up
toward themeter.
e
st str
ip
e
t
h
e
r
y
ou
h
ave
3. Insert the grey end
firmly into the test
strip port until the
meter beeps.
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TESTING
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Testing Your Blood
4. Immediately touch the tip of
the test strip to the drop of
blood. The blood is pulled
into the test strip through
thetip.
Fingertip testing
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 or you could get inaccurate
results or errors.
If the first blood drop is
not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a
strip underfill screen image
.
You have about 30 seconds
to apply more blood to the
same strip. If you are not
able to apply enough blood
within that time, an error
code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional and start over
with a new strip.
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TESTING
NOTE: You can set your meter to use meal marker
options. See Advanced Mode settings (L-2) on
pages 27–29. If you want to mark your result
you will need to do it before removing the test strip.
Testing Your Blood
5. After a beep, you will see the
meter count down 5 seconds
and your blood test result is
displayed and automatically
stored in the meter memory.
Please do not touch the test
strip during the countdown as
this may result in an error.
6. Remove the test strip to
turn your meter off. Dispose
of the used test strip
as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional.
7. Always wash your hands
well with soap and water and
dry them well before and after
testing, handling the meter,
lancing device or test strips.
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TESTING
NOTE: You can set your meter to use meal marker
options. See Advanced Mode settings (L-2) on
pages 27–29. If you want to mark your result
you will need to do it before removing the test strip.
Testing Your Blood
5. After a beep, you will see the
meter count down 5 seconds
and your blood test result is
displayed and automatically
stored in the meter memory.
Please do not touch the test
strip during the countdown as
this may result in an error.
6. Remove the test strip to
turn your meter off. Dispose
of the used test strip
as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional.
7. Always wash your hands
well with soap and water and
dry them well before and after
testing, handling the meter,
lancing device or test strips.
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TESTING
®
Testing Your Blood
4. Immediately touch the tip of
the test strip to the drop of
blood. The blood is pulled
into the test strip through
thetip.
Fingertip testing
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 or you could get inaccurate
results or errors.
If the first blood drop is
not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a
strip underfill screen image
.
You have about 30 seconds
to apply more blood to the
same strip. If you are not
able to apply enough blood
within that time, an error
code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste or as
advised by your health care
professional and start over
with a new strip.
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