Bayer HealthCare CONTOUR PLUS, User Manual

Page 1: ...USER GUIDE Uses only Bayer s CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose test strips Blood Glucose Monitoring System...

Page 2: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 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...

Page 3: ...he 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 Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 0860 102 672...

Page 4: ...es 58 Table of Contents 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 Bayer s CONTOUR PLUS mete...

Page 5: ...hold M for 3 seconds See 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 U...

Page 6: ...y presenting date and time Pre meal result marker Post meal result marker Identifies a Diary entry Indicates a reminder has been set Center area on the display that shows either your test result or an...

Page 7: ...s 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 Bayer Diabetes C...

Page 8: ...ove 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...

Page 9: ...ip 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 cou...

Page 10: ...ed Test Result Values 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...

Page 11: ...gertip results when glucose levels are changing rapidly e g after a meal after taking insulin or during or after exercise Additionally glucose levels may not rise as high or fall as low as levels in t...

Page 12: ...is not enough the meter may beep twice and display a strip underfill screen image You have about 30 seconds to apply more blood onto the same strip If you are not able to apply enough blood within th...

Page 13: ...he middle of the cap WARNING Potential Biohazard The lancing device lancets and test strips are for single patient use Do not share them with anyone including other family members Do not use on multip...

Page 14: ...w bottle or package of test strips You think your meter may not be working right You have repeated unexpected blood glucose results Normal Low or High control solutions are available and sold separate...

Page 15: ...the 7 day HI LO summary 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 7 Immedia...

Page 16: ...The number in the hour position will now flash Press or until you reach the current hour Press M to set The minute will now flash Press or to select the current minute Press M to set If you selected a...

Page 17: ...odes 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 S...

Page 18: ...ge your meter s personal low and high blood glucose settings By personalising these settings your CONTOUR PLUS meter will help you track these HI and LO results Your HI blood glucose setting will now...

Page 19: ...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 Diary The diary marker can be used to mark any result as b...

Page 20: ...est 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 or as advised by your health care pro...

Page 21: ...u 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 Diary Press or Flashing Press M Result is marked in memory as un...

Page 22: ...d a data cable from Bayer For a free download of the software go to www bayerglucofacts com or call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 0860 102 672 Viewing Basic Mode Results The 14 day average w...

Page 23: ...the memory Press M to turn the meter off or it will automatically turn off after 3 minutes represents the number of test results Viewing Advanced Mode Results Press M to turn your meter on Briefly pre...

Page 24: ...play you will see the number of HI and LO results In the center of the display is the total number of results Press M to turn your meter on Press M again to view the 14 day average including the numbe...

Page 25: ...e If you continue to see this error please contact Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 0860 102 672 What You See What You Should Do What It Means will remain on the display Low batteries Replace t...

Page 26: ...yer s CONTOUR PLUS test strip should be used When you only see HI Test result is above 33 3 mmol L Wash and dry your hands well and the test site Repeat the test using a new test strip If your result...

Page 27: ...Batteries 1 Turn off your meter before changing your batteries 2 Press firmly on the battery cover and slide in the direction of the arrow 3 Remove the old batteries by pressing the top of the battery...

Page 28: ...eter Store meter in the carrying case provided whenever possible Wash and dry hands well before handling to keep the meter and test strips free of water oils and other contaminants Handle the meter ca...

Page 29: ...d for radio frequency interference at the frequency range and test levels specified by ISO 15197 2003 To avoid radio frequency interference do not use the CONTOUR PLUS meter near cellular or cordless...

Page 30: ...mation The CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose monitoring system was evaluated with duplicate readings for one hundred independent capillary samples and three CONTOUR PLUS test strip lots The results were comp...

Page 31: ...the problem solving steps in this user guide help contact Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 0860 102 672 We have trained specialists to help you Check List This check list may be helpful when s...

Page 32: ...hCare has no knowledge of the performance of the CONTOUR PLUS blood glucose meter when used with any test strips other than CONTOUR PLUS test strips and therefore makes no warranty of the performance...

Page 33: ...critically ill patients influence of clinical characteristics and perfusion index Mayo Clin Proc 2008 83 4 400 405 4 Longo DL et al Harrison s Principles of Internal Medicine 18th edition 2011 http w...

Page 34: ...software 36 Lancing 7 LO and HI Settings 28 Meter Settings 24 MICROLET 2 Lancing Device 3 Reminders Test Reminders 32 Setup 24 Date 25 Sound 26 Time 24 Specifications 50 Symptoms of High or Low Blood...

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