User guide
Additional Information • 67
BD Consumer Services is available to help you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you have any comments or questions about your Paradigm Link™ Blood
Glucose Monitor, call BD Consumer Services toll-free, in the US at
1.888.BDCARES (1.888.232.2737).*
* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
How to Contact Us
Please have your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor and the following
information readily available when you call:
•Your meter’s ID Number
(located on the
back of your meter)
•Test strip information:
Lot Number
Code Number
Expiration Date
Control Solution Range
•Control Solution Information:
Lot Number
Expiration Date
66 • Additional Information
Test Capillary blood glucose referenced to plasma
Assay Method Glucose oxidase biosensor
Test Result Range 20 mg/dL to 600 mg/dL
Test Time 5 seconds
Test Strip Volume 0.3 µL*
Radio Frequency (RF) 916.5 MHz
Power Source One replaceable 2450 3-volt coin cell battery or equivalent
Battery Life 500 tests or about 2 months at 8 transmitted blood glucose
results per day when “ “ function is on
Glucose Units mg/dL
Display LCD
Memory Up to 250 Blood Glucose and Control Solution Tests
Up to 250 Insulin Records
•
Sending your blood glucose result to your Paradigm
®
Model 512 or higher Pump
Functions • Averaging: 7-Day, 14-Day, and 4 Time-Specific Averages
• Insulin Recording
•Marking
Data Port Yes
Automatic Shutoff One (1) minute after last user action**
Size 3.6” x 2.3” x 0.9”
(91.4 mm x 58.4 mm x 22.9 mm)
Weight 2.65 ounces (75 g) (with battery)
Operating Ranges:
Altitude Up to 10,000 feet (3,000 m)
Temperature 59°F to 102°F (15°C to 39°C)
Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity
Hematocrit 25% to 60%
*Blood sample required 0.4 µL **10 minutes in insulin mode or when downloading to a computer.
Specifications