Bayer HealthCare Contour next EZ User manual

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USER GUIDE
Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
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Information For Safety
• Read your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ 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 to help avoid inaccurate
results.
Potential Biohazard
• Always wash and dry your hands well with soap and water
before and after testing, handling the meter, lancing device
or test strips.
• The meter, lancing device and lancets provided by Bayer
are for single-patient use. Do not share them with anyone
including other family members. Do not use on multiple
patients.
• All parts of this kit are considered biohazardous and can
potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after you have
performed cleaning and disinfection. For instructions, please
see Cleaning and Disinfection, page 16.
• The lancing device provided by Bayer should not be used
for assisted blood draws by health care professionals or at
health care provision sites.
• 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center.
The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system is
intended for single-patient use only and should not be shared.
Intended Use
The CONTOUR®NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system
from Bayer (meter, test strips and control solution) is intended
for use by persons with diabetes for self-testing, and by
health care professionals for use on a single patient. The
CONTOUR NEXT EZ system is intended for the quantitative
measurement of glucose (from 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L) in
fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip
only. Venous blood samples may also be used by health care
professionals.
The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system
may also be used by health care professionals to monitor
hypoglycemia in neonates. The system should not be used
for diagnosis or screening. Diagnosis of neonatal
hypoglycemia should be performed using a laboratory
glucose method. For neonates exhibiting hypoglycemic
symptoms, provide appropriate medical care to treat
symptoms and monitor patient. If symptoms are inconsistent
with meter results, obtain a laboratory blood glucose test.
The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system
has not been evaluated specifically with pre-term neonates.
The CONTOUR NEXT EZ 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 NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system is
not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes
mellitus.
The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system
is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only.
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GETTING
STARTED
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 and Disinfection ............................................... 16
Control Solution Testing.................................................. 20
Setting the Time, Date and Sound.................................. 24
Set-up for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes......... 27
Personalizing LO, HI and Reminder Settings.................. 28
Using Marker and Reminder Features............................ 30
Transferring Results to a Computer ................................ 33
Viewing Results: Basic Mode.......................................... 36
Viewing Results: Advanced Mode .................................. 38
Error Codes and Symbols............................................... 41
Changing the Batteries ................................................... 46
Caring for Your Meter...................................................... 48
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ..................... 49
Specifications.................................................................. 50
Service Information ......................................................... 56
Warranty .......................................................................... 57
Supplies........................................................................... 59
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
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 41). 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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GETTING
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GETTING
STARTED
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Need Help? 1-800-268-7200
www.diabetes.bayer.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 Coding
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 27 - 35.
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 lancing device and 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 lancing device provided by Bayer 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.
• 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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TESTING
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Getting Ready to Test
Preparing the Test Strip
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.
3. Insert the lancet firmly into
the lancing device until it
comes to a fullstop.
3. Hold the test strip with the
gray end facing up.
4. Insert the gray end into
the test strip port on
the meter.
1. Remove the endcap from
the lancing device. Hold
the endcap dial and gently
snap off the endcap from
top to bottom.
5. Replace the endcap.
6. Rotate the endcap dial to
adjust the puncture depth.
The amount of pressure
applied to the puncture
site also affects puncture
depth.
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Save it for disposing of the
used lancet.
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.
1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
2. Remove a CONTOUR®NEXT test strip from the bottle.
WARNING: Potential Biohazard
The lancing device provided by Bayer 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.
The following steps are shown in the proper order
for performing a blood glucose test, pages 8-14.
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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 lancing
device firmly against
the puncture site and
press the release
button.
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 27 - 29. 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 diabetes1:
• 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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• Store your meter in the carrying case provided
wheneverpossible.
• Wash hands and dry well before handling to keep
the meter and test strips free of water, oils and
othercontaminants.
• Keep blood, control solution, and cleaning fluid from
entering the test strip port.
• Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the
electronics or causing other malfunctions.
Ejecting and Disposing of the
Used Lancet
Caring for Your Meter
Ejecting and Disposing of the Used Lancet
1. Do not use your
fingers to remove
the lancet from the
lancing device. Your
Bayer device has
an automatic lancet
ejection feature.
2. Refer to the separate
lancing device insert
provided by Bayer
for instructions on
automatic ejection of
the lancet.
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.
Caring for Your Meter
CAUTION: Avoid exposing meter and test strips to
excessive humidity, heat, cold, dust,or dirt.
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Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection
Your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ system should be cleaned
and disinfected once a week. Use only germicidal
wipes containing 0.55% sodium hypochlorite (bleach),
which has been proven to be safe to use with the
CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter and lancing device.
Cleaning is the removal of visible dirt and debris, but
does not reduce the risk for transmission of infectious
diseases. Your CONTOUR NEXT EZ system should be
cleaned of dirt and debris once a week.
Disinfecting (if performed properly) reduces the risk
of transmitting infectious diseases. Your meter and
lancing device should be disinfected once a week.
For more information see:
FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick
Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk
for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial
Communication (2010).
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/
AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
Cleaning Your Meter
Supplies Needed for Cleaning:
• Germicidal wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
1. Carefully clean the meter with germicidal wipes until
all soil is removed. Do not allow cleaning solution to
run into the meter through areas such as around the
buttons or the meter’s test strip or data ports.
2. Dry as necessary with a clean paper towel.
WARNING
Always wash your hands well with soap and
water before and after testing and handling the
meter, lancing device, or test strips.
Test Strip Port
Buttons
Data Port
NOTE: If the meter is being operated by a second
person who is providing testing assistance, the
meter and lancing device should be disinfected
prior to use by the second person. Health care
professionals should follow their institution's policy
on the frequency of disinfection.
The cleaning and disinfecting directions provided will
not cause any damage or degradation to the external
case, buttons or display. Your CONTOUR NEXTEZ meter
and lancing device from Bayer have been tested for
260 cycles of cleaning and disinfection (one cycle
per week for 5 years). These devices have been
demonstrated to withstand 5 years of cleaning and
disinfection without damage. You should call Bayer
Diabetes Care Customer Service for assistance if your
device malfunctions for any cause or if you notice any
changes in the meter case or display.
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Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection
Disinfecting Your Meter
Supplies Needed for Disinfecting:
• Germicidal wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
• Timing device
1. Before disinfecting, clean the meter as described in
Cleaning Your Meter.
1. Before disinfecting, clean the lancing device as
described in Cleaning Your Lancing Device.
2. Remove the
endcap and lancet,
if present.
For proper disinfection, you must keep all endcap
surfaces wet for 60 seconds.
3. Using a new
germicidal wipe,
carefully wipe all
external and internal
surfaces of the
endcap until wet.
4. Use the germicidal
wipes to disinfect all
exposed surfaces of
your lancing device
until wet.
For proper disinfection, you must keep all lancing device
surfaces wet for 60 seconds.
5. Dry all lancing device surfaces and endcap with a
clean paper towel if needed.
The lancing device graphics are for illustration
purposes only. Refer to the lancing device insert
provided by Bayer for detailed instructions.
For proper disinfection, you must keep all meter
surfaces wet for 60 seconds.
Using a new germicidal wipe, carefully wipe all outer
surfaces of your meter until wet. Do not allow cleaning
solution to run into the meter through areas such
as around the buttons or the meter’s test strip or
dataports.
2. Dry all meter surfaces and test strip port using a
clean paper towel if needed.
Cleaning Your Lancing Device
provided by Bayer
Supplies Needed for Cleaning:
• Germicidal wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
1. Clean the lancing device with germicidal wipes until
all soil is removed.
2. Dry as necessary with a clean paper towel.
Disinfecting Your Lancing Device
provided by Bayer
Supplies Needed for Disinfecting:
• Germicidal wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
• Timing device
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Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
Use only CONTOUR®NEXT control solution with your
CONTOUR®NEXT test strips.
Using any other control solution may cause
inaccurateresults.
Quality Control
NOTE: Check the expiry date on the test strip bottle
and the expiry and discard dates on the control
solution bottle. Do not use expired materials.
5. Shake the control solution bottle well,
about 15times before every use.
7. Squeeze a small drop
of solution onto a clean,
nonabsorbent surface.
Do not apply control
solution to your fingertip
or to the test strip
directly from the bottle.
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 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.
• Shake the control solution bottle well,
about 15times before every use.
• Unmixed control solution may cause
inaccurate results.
You should perform a control test:
• When using your meter for the first time,
• When you open a new bottle or package of
test strips,
• If you think your meter may not be working properly,
• If you have repeated unexpected blood
glucose results.
Normal, Low or High control solutions are available
and sold separately. Always use CONTOUR NEXT
control solutions from Bayer. Other brands could
present incorrect results. If you need help locating
CONTOUR NEXT control solutions, call Bayer Diabetes
Care Helpline at 1-800-268-7200.
1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
2. Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap
the lid closed.
6. Remove the bottle cap and use a tissue to wipe
away any solution around the bottle tip before
dispensing a drop.
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If the result you get does not fall within the
range listed on the test strip bottle label or
carton, there may be a problem with the test
strips, the meter or your testing technique.
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 44.
IMPORTANT: To ensure accuracy of your blood
glucose test results and accuracy of your control
test results, use only CONTOUR®NEXT control
solutions.
Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
You will see the meter
count down 5 seconds until
the test is complete and
your control test result is
displayed.
The meter will automatically
recognize and mark the
control result for you.
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.
8. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop
of control solution.
9. Hold the tip in the drop until the meter beeps.
10. Compare your control test result with
the Normal Control Range provided on
the test strip bottle or carton.
To turn your meter off,
simply remove the test strip.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste.
NOTE: Low and High control range
values can be found on the bottom of
the test strip carton.
The result will be automatically marked and stored
in the meter memory. Control results will not be
included in your blood glucose averages or in the
7 day HI-LO summary.
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SETUP AND USE
SETUP AND USE
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Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter allows you to set the
date, time, and sound as you like them.
• You can view 12 or 24 hour time;
• month/day or day.month, and;
• choose to have your meter beep or not.
To get into set-up mode when the meter is off, press
and hold Mfor 3 seconds. A complete display will
briefly appear, then numbers will flash in the top left
corner of the display.
Setting the Time
With the 12H flashing on
the display, press ▲or ▼to
select the 12H (with AM and
PM) or 24H setting.
Press Mto set.
The number in the hour
position will now flash. Press
▲or ▼until you reach the
current hour.
Press Mto set.
The minute will now flash.
Press ▲or ▼to select the
current minute.
Press Mto set.
If you selected a 12 hour
time setting, the AM or PM
will now flash. Press ▲or ▼
to select AM or PM.
Press Mto set.
Setting the Month and Day Format
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).
Press Mto set.
Setting the Date
The year will be flashing.
Press ▲or ▼to select the
current year.
Press Mto set.
The month will now flash.
Press ▲or ▼to select
the month.
Press Mto set.
The day will now flash. Press
▲or ▼to select the day.
Press Mto set.
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Set-up for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Sound
The flashing bell symbol will
now appear on the display
along with the word .
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 Mto set.
After setting the sound,
will flash. To keep your meter
in Basic Mode, press Mto
set. To change your meter
to Advanced Mode, press ▲
or ▼to change to , and
press Mto set.
If you are using Basic Mode
(L-1 will appear on your
display), you have completed
your meter set-up.
Your new CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter is pre-set for the
Basic Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in
either the Basic or Advanced Mode.
Set-up for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
• 7 day HI and LO
summary
• 14 day average
• 480 test result memory
• 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
reminders (2.5, 2.0, 1.5,
1.0 hours)
• Personal HI and LO test
settings
Your meter is pre-set to
Basic Mode. If you have
set your meter to the
Advanced Mode, and want
to return to Basic Mode:
1. Press Mto turn your
meter on. Wait to see the
flashing test strip.
2. Press and hold ▲or ▼
for 3 seconds.
3. L-2 will flash.
4. Press ▲or ▼to change
to L-1.
5. Press Mto set.
To set your meter to Advanced
Mode, and take advantage
of meal markers and other
functions available to you:
1. Press Mto turn your meter
on. Wait to see the flashing
test strip.
2. Press and hold ▲or ▼for
3 seconds.
3. L-1 will flash.
4. Press ▲or ▼to change
to L-2.
5. Press Mto set.
ADVANCED MODE (L-2)BASIC MODE (L-1)
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Personalizing LO, HI and Reminder Settings
Personalizing LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
Personalizing LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
If you selected Advanced
Mode (L-2 on your display)
you can change your meter’s
personal low and high
blood glucose settings. By
personalizing these settings,
your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ
meter will help you track
these HI and LO results.
Your HI blood glucose
setting will now flash (default
10.0 mmol/L). To change,
press ▲or ▼until you reach
your desired HI setting.
Press Mto set. (The range
of values for HI is 5.6 -
13.9 mmol/L).
The LO setting will flash
(default 4.0 mmol/ L). To
change this setting, press
▲or ▼until you reach your
desired LO setting, and then
press Mto set. (The range
of values for LO is 3.3 -
5.0 mmol/L).
To change the reminder
time for post-meal testing,
press ▲or ▼to display the
options available. Select 2.5,
2.0, 1.5, or 1.0 hour(s) to set
your post-meal reminder
(default is 2.0 hours). Press
Mto set.
You have now completed
your CONTOUR®NEXTEZ
meter set-up for Advanced
Mode.
Post-Meal Test Reminder Set-up
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Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using the Markers
If you have set up your
meter in Advanced Mode,
your meter will display three
markers after you test your
blood.
Pre-meal = Marks a
test result that was taken
before a meal.
Post-meal = Marks a
test result that was taken
after a meal.
Logbook = The Logbook marker can be used to
mark any result as being unique or different in some
way, and for which you may want to make notes in your
Logbook. Seeing a result with this symbol next to it
in the memory will help remind you that there is more
information recorded about this test result.
Please see the following pages to use these options.
If you do not want to mark the test result
If you want to mark the test result
Before you remove your test strip, press ▲or ▼to
select the marker you want to set. The marker will flash.
The will then flash. This
feature allows you to set a
reminder to remind you to
run a post-meal test.
The reminder is available
only after setting a pre-meal
marker.
If you want to set the
reminder, press M. The
will appear and stop flashing.
If you do not want to set the
reminder, press ▲or ▼and
the will disappear. Press
Mto set.
To mark a result with the post-meal marker, press ▲or
▼until the flashes. Press Mto set.
To mark a result with the logbook, press ▲or ▼until
the flashes. Press Mto set.
To mark a result with the pre-
meal marker, press Mwhen
the flashes.
Remove the used test strip to automatically save the
test result in the meter memory with no markers. This
will also turn the meter off.
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Using the Reminder Feature
IMPORTANT: The CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter has
not been tested by Bayer for use with any software
other than diabetes management software from
Bayer. Bayer is not responsible for any erroneous
results from the use of other software.
Using Marker and Reminder Features
Transferring Results to a Computer
To Cancel a Reminder
When you have completed
this test and the result is
shown on the display, will
flash. To mark this test as a
post-meal result, press M.
If you do not want to mark this test, remove the test
strip to turn the meter off. Dispose of the used test strip
as medical waste.
If you decide not to test after the reminder sounds,
press any button to turn your meter off.
The meter will only set one reminder at a time. It will
remember the last reminder set.
You can now run another test by placing a test strip in
the test strip port and following the testing instructions
(page 8).
When the reminder sounds,
the meter will automatically
turn on. The reminder will
beep 20 times, and the
display will show the pre-
meal test result you marked
when you set the reminder.
Pressing any button will
silence the reminder.
Transferring Results to a Computer
You can transfer test results from the
CONTOUR®NEXTEZ meter to a computer, where
they can be summarized in a report with graphs
and tables. To make use of this feature, you need
GLUCOFACTS®DELUXE diabetes management software
from Bayer and a data cable. For a free download
ofthe software go to www.bayerglucofacts.com.
Formore information, call Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline
at 1-800-268-7200.
When the meter is off, press
Mto turn on the meter. The
date and time will appear
along with the .
Press ▲or ▼twice and the
reminder icon will disappear.
Press Mto cancel the
reminder.
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To Mark
Results To Set
You Will See What It Means
Pre-Meal
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Result is marked as a
pre-meal test. You can
now set a reminder.
Reminder
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Reminder is set to go off in the
amount of time you have set
(1.0–2.5 hours) to remind you
to run a post-meal test.
Post-Meal
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Result is marked as a
post-meal test.
Logbook
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Result is marked in memory as
unique. You should note this in
your logbook.
You Will See
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Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using Marker and Reminder Features
After performing a test
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