® Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring System 12:2 4PM 93 l 11/ mg 10 dL Befo re M eal Rem inde r Note s 12:24 PM METER BG 93 Mg/dL Uses Bayer’s CONTOUR®NEXT blood glucose test strips USER GUIDE 84359751_CntrNextLINK_UG_EN_FpBp_v4.indd ofc1 7mm min. 3/29/12 12:19 PM FC: 19.5mm BC: 9 mm Footer: 7 mm 1/3rd of the Cross clear space has been applied.
Indications for Use: The CONTOUR®NEXT LINK wireless blood glucose monitoring system is an over the counter (OTC) device utilized by persons with diabetes in home settings for the measurement of glucose in whole blood, and is for single-patient use only and should not be shared. The CONTOUR®NEXT LINK wireless blood glucose monitoring system is indicated for use with fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip and palm only.
Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR®NEXT LINK blood glucose monitoring system! We are proud to be your partner in helping you manage your diabetes. Bayer’s CONTOUR NEXT LINK meter automatically transmits blood glucose results using a wireless, radio frequency transmission to your compatible Medtronic MiniMed devices. (Hereafter, referred to as Medtronic MiniMed device.
A USB extension cable and a wall charger are included for your convenience. For more information on Battery Status Displays and Charging see pages 62–64. ® v 84359751_CntrNextLINK_UG_EN_FpBp_v4.indd v-1 Setting a Reminder .......................................................38 Turning Off a Reminder ................................................41 Getting a Reminder ......................................................43 Adding Notes................................................................
GETTING STARTED Meter Overview Bayer’s CONTOUR NEXT LINK blood glucose monitoring system works with Bayer’s CONTOUR®NEXT test strips. Bayer’s CONTOUR®NEXT LINK meter is simple to use. Every screen gives you choices. The three buttons next to the screen allow you to make your selection by pressing the button next to your choice.
GETTING STARTED • To turn on the meter, press and hold the Menu button until the meter turns on. First charge your meter. You can use your computer or the included wall charger to charge your meter. When you first turn on your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK meter, a setup sequence begins. The setup process walks you through the steps for meter setup and allows your meter to connect to your compatible Medtronic MiniMed device. Your compatible Medtronic MiniMed device must be nearby. 1.
GETTING STARTED Connect to a Medtronic Pump? OK Go Back 3. Press OK on the next screen to start the connection process. Initial Setup 4. STOP. Do NOT press ANY buttons. CONNECT TO PUMP Enter this Meter ID into your pump: 123456 OK Go Back This screen displays the meter ID number (in the bottom left corner). This ID is needed to complete the connection process. To Go Back, press the Menu button. Put down your meter. Pick up the Medtronic MiniMed device and continue the connection process.
GETTING STARTED AutoLog Feature Your meter comes with a simple AutoLog feature that lets you mark your test result as Before Meal or After Meal during the 5 second test countdown. Before Meal After Meal No Mark You can select No Mark if you are testing at times other than before or after a meal. Your meter comes with AutoLog turned on. We recommend that you keep this feature turned on to get the most benefit from your meter features.
GETTING STARTED Information for Safety HIGH AND LOW LIMITS 12. Press the or OK button to select your low limit. Press OK. High: 251 mg/dL Low: 69 mg/dL Limits are set. High: 251 mg/dL Low: 69 mg/dL Done Change 13. The next screen confirms your choices. Press Done. Initial Setup is complete. You may now check your blood sugar. 84359751_CntrNextLINK_UG_EN_FpBp_v4.indd 10-11 Need Help? Call toll free: 1.800.348.
TESTING Preparing Your Test Strip 1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing. 2. Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap the lid closed. 3. Hold the test strip with the gray square end facing up. 4. Insert the gray square end into the test strip port on the meter. Preparing Your Test Strip Information for Safety The following steps are shown in the proper order for performing a blood glucose test (pages 13 –27).
Preparing Your Lancing Device Read the MICROLET®2 lancing device insert for complete instructions. For Alternative Site Testing instructions, see page 20. TESTING Preparing Your Lancing Device 2. Loosen the round protective cap on a lancet by rotating it ¼ turn, but do not remove it. 4. Twist off the round protective lancet cap. Save it for disposing of the used lancet. Preparing Your Lancing Device 1.
Getting the Blood Drop For fingertip testing TESTING Getting the Blood Drop – Fingertip Testing 3. Test immediately after you have formed a small, round blood drop (0.6 μl). If the first blood drop is not enough, the meter may beep twice and display STRIP UNDERFILLED. You have about 30 seconds to apply more blood onto the same strip. ® 16 84359751_CntrNextLINK_UG_EN_FpBp_v4.indd 16-17 Getting the Blood Drop – Fingertip Testing 2.
Removing the Used Lancet APPLY BLOOD TESTING After a total of 3 minutes of inactivity the meter turns off. STRIP UNDERFILLED APPLY MORE BLOOD NOW If the first blood drop is not enough, the meter may beep twice and display a STRIP UNDERFILLED screen image. Getting the Blood Drop – Fingertip Testing Too Little Blood Remove used strip. Repeat test with EXX new strip. Removing the Used Lancet 2. Place the round protective lancet cap on a flat surface with the Bayer logo facing down.
For Alternative Site Testing on the Palm of the Hand with CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strips TESTING 1. Attach the clear AST endcap to the MICROLET®2 lancing device. For Alternative Site Testing on the Palm of the Hand with CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strips For Alternative Site Testing on the Palm of the Hand with CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strips TESTING IMPORTANT: Do not use Alternative Site Testing (AST) under the following conditions.
For Alternative Site Testing (cont’d) For Alternative Site Testing on the Palm of the Hand with CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strips With the meter off, give the Menu button two quick presses to turn on the test strip port light. Insert a test strip and the display screen will appear. Once blood is applied to the test strip the light will go off. Continue with your test. Two quick presses of the Menu button will turn the light off. Testing in the Dark 5.
Testing with AutoLog Off However, if your result is below 70 mg/dL or above 250 mg/dL, you will always see your result without pushing a button. For a high or low blood sugar result, you will always see your result after a 5-second countdown. TESTING TESTING... Low Blood Sugar 5 NOTE: If you changed the default settings, your alerts will be based on those settings. Your meter features a countdown timer. If you make your selection very quickly, you may see the remainder of the testing countdown.
TESTING Stopping a Result While it Is Being Sent Stopping a Result While it Is Being Sent Sending Test Results Depending on how you have set up your options, you can send your test results or not. If you have selected Ask Me, you can always send or not send to your compatible Medtronic MiniMed device. YOUR RESULTS 127 mg dL Before Meal Send Don’t Send RESULTS SENT 127 Sent, mg dL Before... You can change your Send OK Options at any time using the Setup Menu, Pump Options.
Cleaning and Disinfection ® TESTING Cleaning and Disinfection NOTE: If your meter is being operated by a second person who is providing testing assistance to you, the meter and lancing device should be disinfected prior to use by the second person. The cleaning and disinfecting directions provided will not cause any damage or degradation to the external case, buttons or display.
Disinfecting Your Meter Cleaning Your Lancing Device Supplies Needed for Disinfecting: • Clorox® Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) • Paper towels • Timing device 1. Before disinfecting, clean the meter as described above in CLEANING YOUR METER. Supplies Needed for Cleaning: • Clorox® Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium hypochlorite (bleach) • Paper towels 1. Clean the MICROLET®2 lancing device with Clorox® Germicidal Wipes until all soil is removed. 2.
Measuring Range 3. Using a new Clorox® Germicidal Wipe, carefully wipe all external and internal surfaces of the endcap until wet. Your meter’s measuring range is 20–600 mg/dL. For proper disinfection, you must keep all lancing device surfaces wet for 60 seconds. Disinfecting Your Lancing Device 5. Dry all lancing device surfaces and endcap with a clean paper towel if needed.
TESTING Your meter has been preset with a hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) value of 70 mg/dL and a hyperglycemic (high blood sugar) value of 250 mg/dL. These are the default values, but can be customized by you and/or your health care professional. Use only CONTOUR®NEXT control solutions with Bayer’s CONTOUR®NEXT LINK blood glucose monitoring system. Using any other control solution can cause incorrect results.
TESTING Control Solution Testing Control Solution Testing 6. Replace the cap on the control solution bottle. 7. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of control solution. The result will automatically be marked as a control test and stored in the meter memory. Control results will not be included in your blood sugar average or sent to your pump. To turn your meter off, hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds.
Setting a Reminder A Reminder for your next test can be set after testing or from the Setup menu. 1. Press the or button to select the correct hours. Press the OK button. After Testing REMINDER COUNTDOWN 1. Press the Reminder button.
From the Setup Menu Turning Off a Reminder 1. Go to the Main Menu. Press the Setup button. A Reminder can be turned off or changed after testing or from the Setup menu. MENU Logbook Trends Setup After Testing 1. Press the Reminder button. 2. If Reminder is set to off, press the OK button to change the Reminder settings. OK 3. To start the Countdown press the Start button or press the Change button to scroll to a different Countdown time. Follow the instructions on the previous page.
From the Setup Menu Getting a Reminder 1. Press the OK button. When the Reminder time is reached, 20 beeps will sound. The meter will turn on and a Reminder screen will appear. You can stop the beeps by pressing the OK button or inserting a test strip. SETUP Reminder: On Date Time OK 1. Press the OK button. 2. Press the Stop button. The Countdown is now stopped. The Reminder screen displays the remaining time. REMINDER REMINDER IN REMINDERS AND NOTES mins Reminder is stopped.
Adding Notes Menu Button You may add Notes to your test result that may help explain results. Your notes will be saved in the Logbook. • To turn on the meter, press and hold the Menu button until the meter turns on. TOP VIEW 10:24 AM l 3/11 167 mg dL Before Meal Before Meal After Meal Don’t Feel Right Sick Stress Activity Go Back 2. Press the or button to scroll through OK the choices. Some may not be visible until you scroll up or down. Press the OK button when your choice is highlighted.
END OF LOGBOOK 140 mg dL Before Meal 10/13/10 2:12 PM The most recent result is shown first and the oldest result last. When you reach the oldest entry you will see the End of Logbook screen. Your meter will store 1000 test results. Trends Trends displays your averages and your results as they compare to your targets, over a period of time that you select. 1. Press the Trends button to view averages. Logbook Trends Setup 14 days is the default.
Setup Pump Options Go to the Pump Options in the Setup menu if you want to change your original choices. 1. Make your selection: Send Options or Connection. Send Options controls when your blood glucose readings are sent to your compatible Medtronic MiniMed device. Choosing Connection will display steps to connect your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK meter to your compatible Medtronic MiniMed device. (Go to Step 6.) Send Options set. 5. The next screen Meter will ask you OK confirms your choice. before sending results.
Setting the Date 1. Press the Menu button to go to the Main Menu. 2. Press the Setup button. 3. Press the or button to select Date. Press the OK button. SETUP Reminder Date: 3/11/09 Time Month/Day/Year Day.Month.Year DATE CHANGE YEAR OK 10 / 13 / 10 OK 10 / 13 / 10 DATE CHANGE DAY OK 10 / 13 / 10 6. Press the or button to select the correct year. Press the OK button. 7. Press the or button to select the correct month. Press the OK button. 8.
Turning the Sound On/Off TIME CHANGE HOURS 10 : 30 AM TIME CHANGE MINUTES 10 : 30 AM Setting the Time 10 : 30 AM OK 7. Press the or button to select the correct minute. Press the OK button. OK 8. Press the or button to select the correct AM/PM. Press the OK button. Time is Set. 10:30 AM Change Done A screen confirms the time you entered. If correct, press the Done button and the Setup menu will appear. Sound is turned ON when you receive your meter.
Turning AutoLog On/Off Changing the Blood Glucose Target Range The AutoLog feature lets you mark your test result as Before Meal or After Meal during the test countdown. You can select No Mark if you are testing at times other than before or after a meal. Your meter comes with AutoLog turned on. We recommend that you keep this feature turned on. NOTE: When AutoLog is ON, a result will not appear unless marked as Before Meal, After Meal, or No Mark; or if the result is outside the high/low limits. 1.
High and Low Limits A screen confirms that all target ranges are set. If correct, press the Done button. You will be returned to the Setup menu. Target is Set. 80 - 120 120 - 150 HIGH AND LOW LIMITS High: 250 mg/dL Accept mg/dL Low: 70 Change Change Done Setting Trends Range SETUP AUTOLOG DEFAULT RANGE OK 2. Press the or button to select your high limit. Press OK. OK 3. Press the or button to select your low limit. Press OK.
Setting the Language SETUP Setting the Language High and Low Limits Language Customer Service OK 4. Press the or button to select the OK language you prefer. Press the OK button. LANGUAGE English Espanol A screen confirms your choice. The Setup menu will appear in the language you selected. ® 58 84359751_CntrNextLINK_UG_EN_FpBp_v4.indd 58-59 You can easily transfer blood glucose results from the CONTOUR®NEXT LINK meter to CareLink Personal Therapy Management software.
Error Detection Displays MAIN MENU FUNCTIONS For more information, call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) or visit our website at www.bayerdiabetes.com/us. An error screen will always have an “E” with a number in the lower left hand corner of the display. Used Test Strip Remove used strip. Repeat test with new E02 strip. If there is an error (hardware, software, testing errors) detected by your meter, your meter will beep twice.
Battery Status Displays The battery status will be displayed with a battery symbol on the Apply Blood screen and the Main Menu screen. It shows how much battery life is left. This screen displays full battery. MENU Logbook Trends Setup Shutting Down Battery is dead. R42 If you do not charge the battery, a display will alert you: “Shutting Down. Battery is dead.” Charge immediately. Plug the meter into your wall charger or computer.
Battery Charging End of Meter Life/Battery Removal When you plug your meter into your wall charger or computer, it will start to charge immediately. While the battery charges, the test strip port light flashes slowly. Press the Menu button at any time to display the charging status. NOTE: Carry out this process only when you no longer intend to use the meter. Meter will not be functional once opened to remove the battery.
Symptoms of High and Low Blood Sugar You can better understand your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar. According to the American Diabetes Association, some of the most common symptoms are: Low blood High blood Ketones sugar sugar (Ketoacidosis): (Hypoglycemia): (Hyperglycemia): • frequent urination • excessive thirst • blurred vision • increased fatigue • hunger • shortness of breath • nausea or vomiting • very dry mouth CAUTION: • For in vitro diagnostic use only.
Principles of the Procedure: The CONTOUR®NEXT LINK blood glucose test is based on measurement of electrical current caused by the reaction of the glucose with the reagents on the electrode of the strip. The blood sample is drawn into the tip of the test strip through capillary action. Glucose in the sample reacts with FAD glucose dehydrogenase (FAD-GDH) and the mediator. Electrons are generated, producing a current that is proportional to the glucose in the sample.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Certified Device Technical Information This equipment has been tested and found to meet the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Precision Check List: ® Ten CONTOUR NEXT LINK instruments were tested with 10 replicates at each glucose level, for a total of 500 replicates. The grand means, pooled standard deviations (SD), and coefficient of variation (CV) were calculated and are presented here. SD, mg/dL CV 41.0 0.6 1.6% 79.3 1.0 1.3% 121.1 1.5 1.2% 205.3 4.1 2.0% 332.0 4.9 1.
System Specifications System Specifications Caring for Your Meter • CAUTION: Only connect to a computer or charger that is certified to UL 60950-1, 5V maximum. A charging current of 500 mAh minimum is required. • If you use a cable, use the one provided in your meter kit. • Store your meter in the carrying case provided whenever possible. • Wash hands and dry them well before handling to keep the meter and test strips free of oils and other contaminants.
• Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt. • See page 28–32 for instructions on cleaning and disinfecting your meter. • The USB cap of your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK meter is designed to protect the USB port. Should you lose the cap, call 1-800-348-8100 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for a replacement. These parts are available in the United States from: Bayer HealthCare LLC Customer Service Department Order Entry P.O.
Warranty Warranty TECHNICAL, SERVICE & CARE 84359751_CntrNextLINK_UG_EN_FpBp_v4.indd 78-79 79 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 78 of the CONTOUR®NEXT LINK meter when used with any test strips other than CONTOUR®NEXT test strips or when the CONTOUR NEXT test strip is altered or modified in any manner. 5. Bayer Diabetes Care makes no warranty of the performance of the CONTOUR NEXT LINK meter or test results when used with any control solution other than CONTOUR NEXT control solution. 6.
Index After Meal marker .................................................................... 8 Alerts (High and Low) Settings ................................................ 9 Alternative Site Testing (AST) ................................................ 20 AutoLog (Meal Markers) .......................................................... 8 Averages (Trends) .................................................................. 46 Batteries ......................................................................
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