Bayer HealthCare Contour next EZ User manual

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USER GUIDE
Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
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Contour NEXT EZ User Guide - Canada
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February 27, 2012
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Contour NEXT EZ User Guide - Canadian
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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.1
For complete cleaning instructions, see page 15.
• The MICROLET®2 device is not suitable for use by health
care professionals. It must not be used on more than one
person due to risk of infection.
Intended Use
The CONTOUR®NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system
is intended for self-testing by people with diabetes
and by health care professionals to monitor glucose
concentrations in capillary or venous whole blood.
Capillary samples may be drawn from the fingertip only.
It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only. The test
provides a quantitative measurement of glucose in blood
from 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L. The CONTOUR NEXTEZ
blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for
diagnosis of, or screening for diabetes mellitus, and is not
for use in neonatal care.
Information For Safety
• Read your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ user guide, the
MICROLET®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.
• Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
• Used test strips and lancets are possible biohazards and
must be disposed of as medical waste.
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GETTING
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TESTING SETUP AND USE TECHNICAL,
SERVICE & CARE
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Your Meter Overview ........................................................iii
Your Meter Features.......................................................... 4
Information For Safety....................................................... 5
Getting Ready to Test........................................................ 8
Getting the Blood Drop................................................... 10
Testing Your Blood .......................................................... 11
Cleaning Your Meter........................................................ 15
Control Solution Testing.................................................. 16
Setting the Time, Date and Sound.................................. 20
Set-up for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes......... 23
Personalizing LO, HI and Reminder Settings.................. 24
Using Marker and Reminder Features............................ 26
Transferring Results to a Computer ................................ 29
Viewing Results: Basic Mode.......................................... 32
Viewing Results: Advanced Mode .................................. 34
Error Codes and Symbols............................................... 37
Changing the Batteries ................................................... 42
Caring for Your Meter...................................................... 44
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ..................... 45
Specifications.................................................................. 46
Service Information ......................................................... 52
Warranty .......................................................................... 53
Supplies........................................................................... 55
Table of Contents
Your CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strip
Gray End
Insert this end into the test strip port.
Sample Tip
Blood sample pulled in here.
Your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ Meter
Your MICROLET®2Lancing Device
Re-setting Handle
Grip Indent
Lancet Holder
Lancet
Round Protective Cap
Adjustable Endcap
Endcap Dial
Release Button
Display
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Memory Button
(On/Off, Memory
Recall, Enter)
Test Strip Port
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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 (page 37). This may affect the way you see
your results.
Your Meter Overview
Your Meter Overview
Top area on the display presenting date and time.
Pre-meal result marker.
Post-meal result marker.
Identifies a Logbook entry.
Indicates a reminder has been set.
Center 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. 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.
Appear if the meter is in 12 hour setup.
Indicates sound is turned on.
Icon What it Means
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www.bayerdiabetes.ca
Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR®NEXT EZ
blood glucose monitoring system! We are proud
to be your partner in helping you manage
your diabetes.
Your Meter Features
Easy: The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring
system is about simplicity. You will notice its simple
approach the first time you see it.
Automatic: You no longer have to worry about coding
your meter or marking a control test result. Your
CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter is designed with No CodingTM
technology, to automatically code itself every time you
insert a test strip. It will even tell you when a test strip
is underfilled.
Programmed: Your CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter has
been preset at the factory with the standard date, time
and units of measure (mmol/L) where you purchased
your meter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Your meter has been preset and locked to display
results in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per liter).
In some countries, the meters are preset to display
units in mg/dL (milligrams of glucose per deciliter);
• 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 to ensure that results are being
displayed in mmol/L. If they are not, contact Bayer
Diabetes Care Helpline at 1-800-268-7200.
Customizable: The CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter allows
you to set personal choices for some features. For
more information, please see pages 23 - 31.
Information For Safety
• Always keep the test strips in the
original bottle. Tightly close the
bottle immediately after removing
a test strip. The bottle is designed to
keep the test strips dry. Exposure to
room humidity from leaving the bottle
open or not storing them in the original
bottle can damage your test strips.
This could lead to inaccurate test results.
• Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
• Test strips are for single use only. Do not use
a test strip that appears damaged or has
been used.
• 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.
Information For Safety
Your Meter Features
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• Do not press the test strip against your finger
when testing. This may block the sample tip.
• Let the meter and test strips adjust to the
temperature where you are testing. Whenever the
meter is moved from one location to another, allow
approximately 20 minutes for the meter to adjust to
the temperature of a new location before performing
a blood glucose test. The meter has been designed
to give accurate results at temperatures between
5°C and 45°C.
• Check the expiry dates on your test strips and
control solution. It is important to not use the test
strips or control solution if the expiry date printed on
the bottle label and carton has passed. The control
solution should not be used 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.
Information For Safety
Information For Safety
• Have all the materials you will need ready
before you begin testing. This includes your
CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter, the CONTOUR®NEXT test
strips, the MICROLET®2 lancing device and MICROLET®
lancets. You will also need CONTOUR®NEXT control
solution to run a quality control check.
CONTOURNEXT control solutions are sold separately.
• 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 at 1-800-268-7200 for
replacement parts.
• 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.
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when the
CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter is connected to an external
device, e.g., computer.
• Use only approved equipment from the manufacturer
or certified body such as UL or TUV.
Information For Safety
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Getting Ready to Test
Preparing the Test Strip
1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
2. Remove a CONTOUR®NEXT test strip from the bottle.
Getting Ready to Test
The meter will turn on. An image of a test strip with a
flashing blood drop will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
Preparing the Lancing Device
2. Loosen the round
protective cap on a lancet
by rotating it ¼ turn, but
do not remove it. Always
use MICROLET®lancets for
best operation.
3. Insert the lancet firmly into
the lancing device until it
comes to a full stop. This
will re-set the device. You
can also pull and release
the re-setting handle.
3. Hold the test strip with the
gray end facing up.
4. Insert the gray end into
the test strip port on
the meter.
The following steps are shown in the proper order
for performing a blood glucose test, pages 8-14.
1. Remove the endcap from
the MICROLET®2 lancing
device with your thumb on
the grip indent as shown.
5. Replace the gray
endcap prior to getting
your blood drop.
6. The puncture depth
depends on the endcap
setting and the amount
of pressure applied to
the puncture site. You
will determine which
combination works
best for you.
Shallow
Puncture
Deep
Puncture
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Be sure to save it for
disposing of the
used lancet.
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If the first blood drop is not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a strip underfill screen
image .
You have 20 seconds to apply more blood onto the
same strip. If you are not able to provide enough blood
within that time, an E2 error code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test strip as medical waste and
start over with a new strip.
Testing Your Blood
Testing Your Blood
1. Press the endcap
firmly against the
puncture site and
press the blue
release button with
your thumb.
Getting the Blood Drop and 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
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.
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.
Fingertip
Testing
Hold the tip of the test strip
in the blood drop until the
meter beeps.
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NOTE: You can set your meter to use meal marker
options. See Advanced Mode settings (L-2) on
pages 23 - 25. If you want to mark your result you will
need to do it before removing the test strip.
• If your blood glucose reading is under
2.8 mmol/L, or you see (less than
0.6 mmol/L) on the meter display, follow medical
advice immediately.
• If your test result is above 13.9 mmol/L, or you
see (greater than 33.3 mmol/L) on the meter
display, call your health care professional as soon
as possible.
• Always consult your health care professional
before changing your medication based on
CONTOUR®NEXTEZ test results.
Test Results
Testing Your Blood
Testing Your Blood
5. After a beep, you will see the
meter count down 5 seconds.
Your blood test result will be
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.
Expected Values:
Blood glucose values will vary depending on food
intake, medication dosages, health, stress, or exercise.
Consult with your health care professional for the
target value that is appropriate for you. According to
the Canadian Diabetes Association, standard medical
practice goals for a non-pregnant individual
with diabetes2:
• Before a meal: 4.0 to 7.0 mmol/L
• 2 hours after a meal: 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L
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CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning solution to run
in or around the button, battery cover or test strip
port. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Testing Your Blood
Cleaning Your Meter
Removing the Used Lancet
1. In one hand, hold the
lancing device with your
thumb on the grip indent.
With your other hand, hold
the gray endcap dial as
shown and gently snap off
the endcap.
2. Place the round protective
lancet cap on a flat
surface with the Bayer
logo facing down.
3. With the used lancet
still in the lancing device,
push the lancet needle
completely into the middle
of the exposed side of
the cap.
Do not reuse lancets. Use a new MICROLET®lancet
each time you test.
4. While pressing the
release button (a), pull
the re-setting handle (b),
and the lancet will drop
into the container you
have selected.
5. Dispose of the used lancet
as medical waste.
Cleaning Your Meter
The exterior of the CONTOUR®NEXT EZ 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.
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