User guide

•Before you begin using your new Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor,
please read all of the instructions provided in this Owner’s Guide.
•Use the meter only if the protective seal on the box containing your
Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor is unbroken.
•Perform all quality control checks recommended in your Owner’s Guide.
•Consult with your diabetes healthcare professional and follow his
or her guidance for your blood glucose monitoring routine.
•These recommendations apply to all blood glucose meters and
are supported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE),
the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the US Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), and the Advanced Medical Technology Association
(AdvaMed).
For the Blood Glucose Meter with radio frequency (RF) turned on:
This device complies with the United States Federal Communications
Commission and international standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility
regarding its use.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesirable operation.
Your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor
• Is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use).
•Should only be used with BD™ Test Strips and BD™ Control Solution.
•Should be used for testing glucose (sugar) and only with fresh capillary
whole blood samples.
•Should not be used to diagnose diabetes or to test newborns.
•Should not be stored in the refrigerator or in the car.
CAUTION: The Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor contains
small parts. Keep the meter out of reach of small children and pets.
Important
Information
!
These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against excessive
radio frequency interference and prevent undesirable operation of the device
from unwanted electromagnetic interference. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device has been tested and found to comply with the regulations
governing such devices in your area. For the specific regulation and test
results for your area, please contact BD at 1.888.BDCARES (1.888.232.2737)
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2. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. If the device does cause
interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the blood glucose meter
- Increase the separation between the blood glucose meter and the
device that is receiving/emitting interference
- If you have questions, please contact BD at 1.888.BDCARES
(1.888.232.2737)
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* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.