User guide

CAUTION: The test strip vial contains small parts. Keep the
test strip vial away from children and pets.
Important BD™ Test Strip Information
•Use only BD™ Test Strips when testing.
• Remove the test strip from the vial only when ready to test.
•Store test strips at room temperature below 86°F (30°C).
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
•Test strips should be stored only in original vial.
• Keep vial cap closed tightly after each use.
•Do not use the test strip if the expiration date has passed,
for this may cause inaccurate results.
•Test strips should only be stored for 3 months after opening
the vial. When first opening a new vial of test strips, count
forward 3 months and write that date on vial. Discard any remaining
test strips after the date you have written on the vial.
•Do not tamper with test strip.
6•Getting to Know Your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor
Arming
Knob
Depth Penetration Dial
(1 = shallow to 6 = deep)
Body
Trigger
Button
Cap
Depth Setting
Lancet Device
The diagram below shows the components of the BD™ Lancet Device.
Getting to Know Your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor • 7
Use Paradigm Link™ to download Paradigm
®
Model 511, 512 or Higher Pumps to PC.
• A BD USB cable (included in your Medtronic Minimed
Solutions™ software kit) may be used as shown to
connect meter to computer.
• Medtronic MiniMed Solutions™ software (not included
in meter kit) may be used to download Paradigm
®
Model 511, 512 or higher pump data through your
meter to the PC. Refer to the User Guide provided
with your software for using your PC with your
meter or your pump.
NOTE: The meter cannot be used to
test blood glucose when connected by
the cable to the computer.