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USER GUIDE
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INTENDED USE • Use a new lancet each time you test because it is no longer sterile after use.
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The Csystem
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®NEXTtestLINK strips
2.4 wireless
and control
blood glucose monitoring system (meter, test strips and control • Always dispose of test strips and lancets as medical waste or as advised by your health care
diabetessolution)
to monitor
is intended
glucose concentrations
for self-testing byforpersons
the with diabetes to monitor glucose concentrations for the professional. All products that come in contact with human blood should be handled as if
ary wholequantitative
blood drawnmeasurement
from the fingertip
of glucose
or palm. It capillary whole blood drawn from the fingertip or palm. It
in fresh capable of transmitting infectious diseases.
is intended
clinical utility for in is
of this device vitro
thatdiagnostic
it may be useduseas only. The clinical utility of this device is that it may be used as
ntrol program.
an aid to monitor the effectiveness of a diabetes control program. PRECAUTIONS
The system
e monitoring CONTOUR is intended
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be used
wireless
to blood glucose monitoring system is intended to be used to • Read your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 user guide, the lancing device package insert, your
compatibletransmit
MiniMed
glucose630Gvalues
Insulin andPump
sendanda remote bolus to compatible MiniMed 630G Insulin Pump and MiniMed® pump user guide and all instructional materials provided in your meter kit before testing.
nk® Software through
facilitate use of
transfer of information
radio frequencyto Medtronic CareLink® Software through use of radio frequency Please follow all instructions for use and care exactly as described to help avoid inaccurate results.
communication. • Examine product for missing, damaged, or broken parts. If the test strip bottle is open inside a new
e monitoring
The system
CONTOUR is not
NEXT
intended
LINK 2.4 forwireless
the blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for the box of strips, do not use those strips. For replacement parts, contact Customer Service. Please see
t is not intended
diagnosis forofuse
or screening
on neonates. for diabetes mellitus and it is not intended for use on neonates. back cover for contact information.
• The CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter only works with CONTOUR®NEXT test strips and CONTOUR®NEXT
ucose monitoring
The system
CONTOURis intended
NEXT LINK 2.4
for wireless blood glucose monitoring system is intended for control solutions.
ed. single-patient use only and should not be shared.
• Always keep the CONTOUR NEXT test strips in their original bottle. Tightly close the bottle immediately
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION after removing a test strip. The bottle is designed to keep the test strips dry. Avoid exposing meter
and test strips to excessive humidity, heat, cold, dust, and dirt. Exposure to room humidity from
leaving the bottle open or not storing the strips in their original bottle can damage your test strips.
ARNINGS WARNINGS
This could lead to inaccurate results. Do not use a test strip that appears damaged or has been used.
Serious Illness • Check the expiry dates on your test strips and control solution. Do not use the test strips or control
d glucose testing
• Capillary
may not
(fingerstick
be clinically
or Alternative
appropriate
Site) blood glucose testing may not be clinically appropriate solution if the expiry date printed on the bottle label and carton has passed. This can cause
vere hypotension,
whenhyperosmolar
peripheral flow hyperglycaemia,
is decreased. Shock, severe hypotension, hyperosmolar hyperglycaemia, inaccurate results. For the control solution, do not use if it has been 6 months since you first opened
ere dehydrationdiabetic
are examples
ketoacidosis,
of clinical
and conditions
occurrence of severe dehydration are examples of clinical conditions the bottle. After first opening the bottle, write the 6-month discard date on the control solution label.
f glucose in peripheral
that may adversely
blood.1-3 affect the measurement of glucose in peripheral blood.1-3 • If your control solution test result is out of range, contact Customer Service. Please see back cover
s small parts
• Keep
whichout
could
of reach
causeofsuffocation
children. This
if kit contains small parts which could cause suffocation if for contact information. Do not use the meter for blood glucose testing until you resolve this issue.
accidentally swallowed. • The meter has been designed to give accurate results at temperatures between 5° to 45°C. If you are
Talk to Your Health Care Professional outside this range, you should not test. Whenever the meter is moved from one location to another,
allow approximately 20 minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of the new location before
ow Alerts on • your
Beforemeter.
setting any Target ranges or High or Low Alerts on your meter.
performing a blood glucose test.
est results. • Before changing your medication based on test results.
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when the CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter is connected to a
l/L, follow medical
• If youradvice
bloodimmediately.
sugar reading is under 2.8 mmol/L, follow medical advice immediately. computer.
/L, wash and• Ifdry
your
your
blood
hands
sugar
wellreading
and repeat
is over
the13.9 mmol/L, wash and dry your hands well and repeat the
• Use only approved cables or wall charger from the manufacturer or a 5V charger approved by a
t, call your health
test care
with aprofessional
new strip. Ifas
you
soon
getas
a similar result, call your health care professional as soon as
certified body such as UL, TUV or CSA.
possible.
• The CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter has been preset and locked to display results in mmol/L
s appropriate
• About
for you.
whether Alternative Site Testing (AST) is appropriate for you.
(millimoles of glucose per litre of blood).
Potential Biohazard Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point;
ap and water• Always
before and
washafter
andtesting,
dry yourhandling
hands well
the with soap and water before and after testing, handling the Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
93
meter, lancing device or test strips.
single person
• The
use.meter,
Do not lancing
share device
them with
andanyone
lancets are for single person use. Do not share them with anyone Example: . or
on multiple persons.
including other family members. Do not use on multiple persons. Check your display screen to be sure the results are shown the right way. If not, please

us and can•potentially
All parts of
transmit
this kit infectious
are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious see Customer Service contact information on the back cover of this user guide.
aning and disinfection.
diseases,For
eveninstructions,
after you have
please
performed
see cleaning and disinfection. For instructions, please see • The CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 wireless blood glucose monitoring system has a measuring range of
Cleaning and Disinfection, page 62. 1.1 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L.
ntended for •self-testing
The lancingbydevice
a single provided
patient.with
It must
your kit is intended for self-testing by a single patient. It must For results under 1.1 mmol/L or over 33.3 mmol/L;
the risk of infection.
not be used on more than one person due to the risk of infection. о If your blood sugar reading is under 1.1 mmol/L, the “Follow Medical Advice Immediately”
screen will display and the meter will beep twice. Contact your health care professional.
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mol/L the next screen
о If your
willblood
tell you
sugar
to retest.
reading The
is over 33.3 mmol/L the next screen will tell you to retest. The Table of Contents
er 33.3 mmol/L, “Follow
meter Medical
will beep twice.Immediately”
If results are still over 33.3 mmol/L, “Follow Medical Advice Immediately”
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Advice
GETTING
is displayed.
Your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 Wireless Blood Glucose
ers and self-powered
• Please be aware
USB hubs that can
USBbecome
ports inmuch
some computers and self-powered USB hubs can become much Monitoring System.........................................................................................................3
available. Ifwarmer
you wishthan
to test
the room.
immediately
A USBafterextension cable is available. If you wish to test immediately after
Your CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strip .......................................................................................3
e USB cable disconnecting
to protect thefrom
meteryour
from
computer,
exposure please
to use the USB cable to protect the meter from exposure to
heat created by the computer. Initial Setup ......................................................................................................................5
only works CAUTION: Your

with CONTOUR®NCEXT test strips
ONTOUR ®NEXTand
LINK 2.4 meter only works with CONTOUR®NEXT test strips and
CONTOUR®NEXT control solutions.
Rechargeable Battery Preparing the Lancing Device ........................................................................................13
TESTING
able battery.
TheYou
CONTOUR
must charge
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your 2.4
battery
meter
before
has ayou
rechargeable battery. You must charge your battery before you Getting the Blood Drop — Fingertip Testing..................................................................15
ar test while
canthe
usebattery
your meter
is charging.
and you cannot do a blood sugar test while the battery is charging.
Test Results ...................................................................................................................16
or a Computer
Charge Your Meter Using a Wall Outlet or a Computer Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm .............................................................................18
Control Solution Testing.................................................................................................23
B cap. • Remove USB cap.
eter USB plug into the wall charger* or use the•USBInsert the meter USB plug into the wall charger* or use the USB
able. extension cable.
ully charged when the test strip port light stopsThe meter is fully charged when the test strip port light stops
urns off. flashing and turns off.
FEATURES
AutoLog (Marking Your Results) ....................................................................................25
Sending Results to Your Pump ......................................................................................25
ct Customer
* Wall
Service
charger
for may
information
not be included
on obtaining
in allameter kits. Contact Customer Service for information on obtaining a Sending a Bolus to Your Pump ......................................................................................25
wall charger.
Test Reminders ..............................................................................................................28
Notes .............................................................................................................................30
CAUTION:
hen your meter is connected
Do not perform
to an external
a blood glucose test when your meter is connected to an external
device, e.g., computer.
nute of charging,
NOTE: Your
youmeter
can unplug
can Rapid
the meter
Charge.
andAfter 1 minute of charging, you can unplug the meter and
run one blood sugar test, if needed. Bolus .................................................... 31 Sound ........................................................47
AutoLog .....................................................47
MAIN MENU
Logbook ............................................... 31
USING THE
ence. A USB extension cable is included for your convenience.
Trends (Averages and Summaries) ....... 32 Blood Sugar Targets ..................................49
Trends Range .............................................51
Setup .................................................... 33
OR High and Low Alerts ..................................51
Pump Options ............................................33
B cap. • Remove USB cap. Set Language.............................................52
Meter Send Options...................................37
Customer Service ......................................52
eter USB plug into your computer or use the USB
• Insert the meter USB plug into your computer or use the USB Test Reminders ..........................................43
able. extension cable. Date and Time ...........................................45
r computer is turned on and not in sleep, hibernate,
• Be sure your computer is turned on and not in sleep, hibernate,
ve mode. or power save mode.
Transferring Data to Medtronic’s CareLink® Personal or CareLink® Professional
Software.......................................................................................................................53
TECHNICAL
CAUTION:
me computers and self-powered
Please be aware
USB hubs
that can
USB ports in some computers and self-powered USB hubs can Error Detection Displays ................................................................................................53
& CARE
to test immediately
become much
after disconnecting
warmer than thefrom
room. If you wish to test immediately after disconnecting from Battery Status ................................................................................................................54
ct the meter
your
from
computer,
exposure please
to heat
usecreated
the USB by cable to protect the meter from exposure to heat created by Technical Information .....................................................................................................56
the computer. Caring for Your Meter.....................................................................................................62
Cleaning and Disinfection ..............................................................................................62
iv Warranty.........................................................................................................................66
INDEX ............................................................................................................................68
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Getting Started
STARTED
GETTING
Monitoring System
The CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 wireless blood glucose monitoring system works with
CONTOUR®NEXT test strips.
Top Menu Button See page 4
Display Screen Meter USB Plug
Monitoring System
5.2
12:00 PM l 10/13
Test Strip mmol Bolus
Port L Reminder
Insert the test Before Meal
Notes
strip here.
To turn on Protective
the test strip USB Cap
port light, see
page 4. Selection/Scrolling Buttons
See page 5
WARNING
Keep out of reach of children. Accidental swallowing could cause suffocation.
Your CONTOUR NEXT Test Strip

Grey Square End
Insert this end into the test strip port with the grey end facing up.
Sample Tip
Blood sample pulled in here.
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter only works with CONTOUR NEXT test
strips and CONTOUR®NEXT control solutions!
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niMed® Pump “Talks” to Your Compatible MiniMed® Pump Using the Selection/Scrolling Buttons
STARTED
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� Button
Your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter can Your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter can
automatically send your blood glucose result 12:00 automatically send your blood glucose result OK OK Button
PM
or a bolus directly to yourBGMiniMed insulin or a bolus directly to your MiniMed insulin � Button
pump, if your meter and pump are linked. This Display pump, if your meter and pump are linked. This
eliminates the need to manually enter a bolus Screen
mmol/L
eliminates the need to manually enter a bolus
or your blood glucose result into your pump.
Active Insulin 1.5 u or your blood glucose result into your pump. • The three buttons next to the screen allow you to make your selection by pressing the
Up to 3 CONTOUR NEXT A
Acti LINK
Insulin 2.4
tiiveBolus
Active
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Basal can be Up to 3 CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meters can be button next to your choice.
Meter Overview
Initial Setup
connected to your MiniMed
B
Boolu
olu
Bolusus Bainsulin
Ba ssaal
Basal pump. To use Up connected to your MiniMed insulin pump. To use • Scroll up or down for additional choices when the � or � arrows appear on the meter
the meter link feature, your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 the meter link feature, your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 screen.
meter and MiniMed insulin pump must be within Menu meter and MiniMed insulin pump must be within • When your choice is highlighted, make a selection by pressing OK.
1.83 meters of each other. If you are not using theSelect 1.83 meters of each other. If you are not using the NOTE: Press and hold the � or � button to scroll through the list faster.
meter link feature, you may want to set the Send meter link feature, you may want to set the Send
option to Never on your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4Right option to Never on your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 Using the Main Menu
meter to save battery power. meter to save battery power.
Down MENU
Bolus OK
Left
Logbook
Notification Trends
Back Light Setup
Meter Overview The Main Menu has four choices: Bolus, Logbook, Trends and Setup. Press the � or �
Turning the Meter On or Off button to scroll to your desired selection. When your choice is highlighted, press OK.
to turn the meter on or off. and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on or off.
• Press
. • Insert a test strip to turn the meter on. CAUTION: Unplug meter from charging source before beginning Setup.
tivity. • Meter turns off after 3 minutes of inactivity.
Initial Setup
Using the Top Menu Button
1. Before use, fully charge your meter. See

page iv.
s: The top Menu button has three functions:

hold the top Menu button.
• To turn the meter on/off, press and hold the top Menu button.
creens, press the top•Menu
To gobutton
back once.
one screen from most screens, press the top Menu button once. Turn On
ht, quickly press the top
• ToMenu
turn button
on/off the
two test strip port light, quickly press the top Menu button two times.
times.
2. Press and hold the top Menu
button until the meter turns on.
®
After a welcome screen, you see
4 the Language choice screen. 5

Set Language
STARTED
STARTED
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GETTING
llustration purposes
These
only.meter screen images are for illustration purposes only.
Utilities
LANGUAGE Self Test 8. In the Utilities menu, use the down arrow to scroll to
ess the button to see more language choices. OK
English 3. Press the button to see more language choices. Carb Unit
Device Options.
Manage Settings
hen your language is highlighted,
Deutsch press OK. When your language is highlighted, press OK. Press Select button .
Sensor Demo
Español Device Options
Language:
ess OK to confirm. English 4. Press OK to confirm.
Connect to Pump
Set Language
he correct language is not displayed, press No. OK If the correct language is not displayed, press No.
No
Device Options
Connect to Pump Manage Devices
Connect Device
9. In the Device Options menu, scroll to Connect Device.
ess OK to connect to aCONNECT
MiniMedTOinsulin
PUMP pump now. 5. Press OK to connect to a MiniMed insulin pump now. Press Select button .
you press Skip, you will be asked
Connect to a to accept or OK If you press Skip, you will be asked to accept or
ange the date and time.MiniMed Pump? change the date and time.
change, follow instructions starting on page 45,Skip To change, follow instructions starting on page 45,
ep 5. Return to Initial Setup, page 10, step 21, step 5. Return to Initial Setup, page 10, step 21,
hen set. when set. Connect Device
Manual Connect 10. Place the meter and pump next to each other.
Auto Connect Select Auto Connect on your pump.
CONNECT TO PUMP
ess OK. Select "Connect OK 6. Press OK.
Device" on your Pump.
Go Back
CONNECT TO PUMP
Select Auto Connect on your meter.
Manual Connect
ter down and pick up your MiniMed 7. Put the meter down and pick up your MiniMed If you select Manual Connect, see page 38.
mp. Menu
insulin pump. Auto Connect
Insulin Settings
button to turn the screenSensor
on. Settings Press any button to turn the screen on.
Events Markers NOTE: If your meter is lost or stolen, delete the meter from your pump. See your
Menu button . Reminders
Press the Menu button .
MiniMed insulin pump user guide.
wn arrow to scroll to Utilities.
Utilities Use the down arrow to scroll to Utilities.
ct button . Press Select button .
, press any button NOTE:

to turnIfback on.
your pump screen turns off, press any button to turn back on.
6 7

When the pump links to the meter, the SN on the meter screen will change to a different
STARTED
serial number. This number is the pump SN.
STARTED
GETTING
GETTING
p screen. Be sure other nearby Medtronic devices 11. Read pump screen. Be sure other nearby Medtronic devices
Auto Connect
search mode. Use the down arrow to scroll toare NOT in search mode. Use the down arrow to scroll to
Before using Auto
ge. Connect, be sure no other
the next page.
buttons to scroll to Continue.
nearby Medtronic devices Use arrow buttons to scroll to Continue. 14. Turn the pump over. Check that the SN on the back of
ct button . Press Select button . the pump matches the pump serial number now on the
are in search mode. meter screen.
Connect to Pump
Connect to Pump
Cancel Continue
PUMP CONNECTED
MiniMed Pump
New Device
connected: Next
See User Guide to connect
rch on your pump. new device. Select Search
below when ready.
12. Select Search on your pump. AA1234567B Delete
Search
CONNECT TO PUMP
BG Meter connection
Select “Search” on
Select Search on your meter. Select Search on your meter.
your Pump and meter. Search successful
15. The confirmation screen appears briefly on your pump.
Cancel
Searching...
h may take up to 2 minutes. The search may take up to 2 minutes.

Start search on new device.
Search may take up to 2 Manage Devices The Manage Devices screen appears on your pump.
minutes.
BGJ133333F
CONNECT TO PUMP
Searching...
PUMP CONNECTED
Cancel MiniMed Pump Then press Next on your meter.
Next
connected:
AA1234567B Delete
at the Device SN (serial number) on the pump screen
13. Check that the Device SN (serial number) on the pump screen Hold the back button on the pump until you see the
Confirm Device SN 12:49
he meter SN on the meter screen. matches the meter SN on the meter screen. PM
home screen.
BGJ133333F found: SN:
BG
tch, Confirm on the pump.
BGJ133333F If they match, Confirm on the pump.
ect button . Press Select button . mmol/L
Active Insulin 0.0 u 16. Put your pump down and pick up meter.
Cancel Confirm Bolus Basal
TO PUMP CONNECT TO PUMP
p to confirm Device Use Pump to confirm Device
SN:
33F BGJ133333F
8 9

Meter Send Options High and Low Alerts
STARTED
STARTED
GETTING
GETTING
ected, you set your Send

17. After
Options.
the meter
This and pump are connected, you set your Send Options. This controls
controls The High and Low Alert feature tells you when your test result is above or below the settings
e readings to your MiniMed
howinsulin
your meter
pump.sends blood glucose readings to your MiniMed insulin pump. you choose. Results above High are marked High Blood Sugar. Results below Low are
Your options are: marked Low Blood Sugar. Alerts appear as large orange numbers.
esults Always Meter will always send results
e sending results Ask Me Meter will ask you before sending results WARNING
sults Never Meter will never send results Talk to your health care professional before setting any High or Low Alerts on
your meter.
you. Press the Send Option that is best for you.
High and Low Alerts

Meter Send Options
Your meter comes preset with a high alert level of 13.9 mmol/L and a low alert level of
SEND OPTIONS Always
choice can be changed later using send
Setup (see Your choice can be changed later using Setup (see 3.9 mmol/L. You can Accept or Change these levels.
Automatically
42). results to the Pump? Ask me page 42). NOTE: Alerts can only be set outside your selected Target Range(s). For additional
Never information, you may contact Customer Service. Contact information for Customer
Service is on the back cover.
Send Options set. HIGH AND LOW ALERTS
ress OK. Meter will always OK 18. Press OK. 22. Select Accept to keep the preset alert levels. If you
send results. High: 13.9 mmol/L Accept wish to change these alert levels, press Change.
Low: 3.9 mmol/L Change
Date and Time Format NOTE: Your Target Ranges must be within your High and Low Alert levels. You set
d time are displayed on
In this
yourstep,
meter.
youIf select
you arehow
notthe date and time are displayed on your meter. If you are not your Target Ranges next.
ed Skip in Step 5 of Initial
connected
Setup),toyou
a pump
are asked
(e.g., to
if you pressed Skip in Step 5 of Initial Setup), you are asked to
llowed by the time. accept or change the displayed date, followed by the time. HIGH AND LOW ALERTS
23. If you selected Change, press the or button to
ntrols the date and NOTE:
time. IfYour
they pump
need to automatically
be controls the date and time. If they need to be High: 13.9 mmol/L OK select your High Alert level. This can be set between
niMed insulin pump changed
user guide.
on your
Thepump,
date see your MiniMed insulin pump user guide. The date 7.0 - 20.0 mmol/L. Press OK.
plies to the meter only.
format you choose on the meter applies to the meter only. Low: 3.9 mmol/L
DATE FORMAT HIGH AND LOW ALERTS

he Date Format screen appears on your meter. 19. The Date Format screen appears on your meter. 24. Press the or button to select your Low Alert
Choose your date format. Choose your date format.
High: 13.9 mmol/L OK level. This can be set between 3.0 - 5.5 mmol/L.
SELECT Month/Day/Year
Low: 3.9 mmol/L Press OK.
Day.Month.Year
DATE/TIME NOTE: Press and hold the or button to scroll through the numbers faster.
ress OK. Date / Time is set OK 20. Press OK.

by Pump. Alerts are set.
10:30 PM | 10/13/13 25. The next screen confirms your choices. Press Accept
High: 13.9 mmol/L Accept to confirm your Alert settings.
AutoLog Low: 3.8 mmol/L Change
test result as The AutoLog feature lets you mark your test result as
r Meal No Mark Fasting Before Meal After Meal No Mark
og turned OFF. Your meter comes preset with AutoLog turned OFF.
AUTOLOG
When the AutoLog screen appears, press Accept to 21. When the AutoLog screen appears, press Accept to
eep AutoLog OFF. Or,AutoLog
to activate
is Off.AutoLog, select
Accept keep AutoLog OFF. Or, to activate AutoLog, select
urn On. 10 Turn On. 11
Turn On

Target Ranges Testing
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OFF, you have a single
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results.
AutoLog
With AutoLog OFF, you have a single Target range. With AutoLog
Before Meal, and After
ON,Meal.
you have Target ranges for Fasting, Before Meal, and After Meal. Read your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 user guide, your MiniMed insulin pump user
guide, the lancing device insert and all instructional materials provided in your meter kit
e your selected Alert
NOTE:
level(s).
Targets
For additional
can only be set inside your selected Alert level(s). For additional before testing. Please follow all instructions for use and care exactly as described.
mer Service. Contact
information,
informationyoufor
may
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contact Customer Service. Contact information for Customer Examine product for missing, damaged, or broken parts. If the test strip bottle is open
Service is on the back cover. inside a new box of strips, do not use those strips. Contact Customer Service for
replacement parts. Please see back cover for contact information.
WARNING WARNING
Target Ranges
CAUTION: Your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter only works with CONTOUR®NEXT test
nal before setting any Target
Talk toranges
your health
on care professional before setting any Target ranges on strips and CONTOUR®NEXT control solutions.
your meter.
TESTING
Have all the materials you need ready before you begin testing. This includes your
CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter, CONTOUR NEXT test strips, and the lancing device
TARGET and lancets. You may also need CONTOUR NEXT control solution to perform a quality
AutoLog is OFF, Accept or Change the preset 26. If AutoLog is OFF, Accept or Change the preset
lood sugar Target range. The preset range is Accept blood sugar Target range. The preset range is control check. CONTOUR NEXT control solutions are available separately if not included in
.9 - 10.0 mmol/L. 3.9 - 10.0 3.9 - 10.0 mmol/L. the meter kit.
Change
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when your meter is connected to an external
device, e.g., computer.
TARGET
AutoLog is ON, Accept or Change the preset blood If AutoLog is ON, Accept or Change the preset blood • Use only approved cables or wall charger from the manufacturer or a 5V charger
Getting Ready to Test

ugar range for Fasting,Fasting:
Before Meal, and After sugar range for Fasting, Before Meal, and After approved by a certified body such as UL, TUV or CSA.
Meal screens. Each Target3.9has Accept
an option to Accept Meal screens. Each Target has an option to Accept
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the
based
meter screen above, the preset values of 3.9-7.2 are based The lancing device graphics are for illustration purposes only. Your lancing device
on ADA recommendations.4 may look different. Refer to your lancing device insert for detailed instructions on
preparing the lancing device.
Diabetes Association (CDA)
The preset
recommendations
values based on
areCanadian
as Diabetes Association (CDA) recommendations are as
follows:5 WARNING: Potential Biohazard
Fasting 4.0 - 7.0 mmol/L The lancing device provided with your kit is intended for self-testing by a single
patient. It must not be used on more than one person due to the risk of infection.
Before Meal 4.0 - 7.0 mmol/L
After Meal 5.0 - 10.0 mmol/L
WARNING
• Dispose of the used lancet as medical waste or as advised by your health care
o change the Targets TARGET
press the or button until 27. To change the Targets press the or button until
professional.
he desired Target is reached and then press OK. the desired Target is reached and then press OK.
OK • Do not reuse lancets. Use a new lancet each time you test.
ress Accept on confirmation screen. Press Accept on confirmation screen.
4.2 - 10
ou can change these settings later by going to the You can change these settings later by going to the
Main Menu and selecting Setup. See page 49. Main Menu and selecting Setup. See page 49. Read the lancing device insert for complete instructions. If you are using a different lancing
device, see that manufacturer’s instructions for use. For Alternative Site Testing instructions,
Setup is complete. see page 18.
nitial Setup is complete. Insert
You maystripnow testa your
to start Initial Setup is complete. You may now test your
test. page.
lood sugar. See Testing, next blood sugar. See Testing, next page.
12 13

ove the endcap from the lancing device. 1. Remove the endcap from the lancing device.
2. Hold the test strip with the grey square end facing up.
en the round protective cap on a lancet by rotating it2. Loosen the round protective cap on a lancet by rotating it 3. Insert the grey square end into the test strip port until
n, but do not remove it. ¼ turn, but do not remove it. the meter beeps (if the Sound is set to ON).
APPLY BLOOD
You will see the Apply Blood screen. The meter is now
the lancet firmly into the lancing device until it 3. Insert the lancet firmly into the lancing device until it ready for you to test.
s to a full stop. comes to a full stop.
NOTE: After test strip is inserted, if you do not apply blood to the test strip within
TESTING
TESTING
1 minute, the meter screen will dim and the meter will beep. Press any button
and the Apply Blood screen will become bright again. After a total of 3 minutes of
off the round protective lancet cap. Save it for 4. Twist off the round protective lancet cap. Save it for inactivity the meter will turn off.
sing of the used lancet. disposing of the used lancet. Getting the Blood Drop — Fingertip Testing
1. Press the lancing device firmly against the puncture site

and press the release button.
Preparing the Test Strip
Getting the Blood Drop — Fingertip Testing

ace the endcap. 5. Replace the endcap.
te the endcap dial to adjust the puncture depth. 6. Rotate the endcap dial to adjust the puncture depth. 2. Stroke your hand and finger toward the puncture site
amount of pressure applied to the puncture site also The amount of pressure applied to the puncture site also to form a drop of blood. Do not squeeze around the
ts puncture depth. affects puncture depth. puncture site.
Preparing the Test Strip
WARNING WARNING 3. Test immediately after a good drop of blood has formed.

h soap and water and dryAlways
themwash
well before
your hands
and well with soap and water and dry them well before and
ancing device or test strips.
after testing, handling the meter, lancing device or test strips.
NEXT test strip from the bottle. Tightly close thea CONTOUR®NEXT test strip from the bottle. Tightly close the
1. Remove 4. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop
y after you have removed the test strip. bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip. of blood. The blood is pulled into the test strip through
the tip.
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 could
14 get inaccurate results or errors. 15

Apply More Blood Testing With AutoLog On
first blood drop is notSTRIP UNDERFILLED
enough, the meter will beep If the first blood drop is not enough, the meter will beep AUTOLOG After you apply blood to the test strip, use the to select
and display “STRIP UNDERFILLED” and “APPLY MORE twice and display “STRIP UNDERFILLED” and “APPLY MORE Fasting Fasting, Before Meal, After Meal, or No Mark, and then
OK
NOW.” You have about 30 seconds to apply more BLOOD NOW.” You have about 30 seconds to apply more Before Meal press OK. (Scroll down to see No Mark.)
d to the same strip. APPLY MORE BLOOD NOW blood to the same strip. After Meal
No Mark
Too Little
do not re-apply enough blood Blood
within about 30 If you do not re-apply enough blood within about 30
NOTE:
nds, you will see a screen Remove usedtostrip.
telling you remove the seconds, you will see a screen telling you to remove the
Repeat test with new • Your test result does not display until you make an AutoLog selection.
and repeat with a new strip. strip and repeat with a new strip.
E01 strip. • If your result is above or below your High or Low Alert settings, you will see your
result without pushing a button.
Test Results
TESTING
TESTING
Testing With AutoLog Off The Fasting marker can be used when testing blood sugar levels after
Fasting
going without food and sugared drink for 8 hours.
TESTING...
applying blood to the test strip when AutoLog is After applying blood to the test strip when AutoLog is
d OFF, your result will appear after the The Before Meal marker can be used when testing blood sugar levels
5 5 second turned OFF, your result will appear after the 5 second Before Meal within 1 hour before a meal.
tdown. countdown.
9.3
The After Meal marker can be used when testing blood sugar levels within
After Meal 2 hours after a meal.
Testing With AutoLog On

Test Results
No Mark You can select No Mark if you are testing at times other than before or
after a meal or fasting.
ays was selected in Send
YOUROptions
RESULTSduring Setup, If Always was selected in Send Options during Setup,
9.3
result is automatically sent to yourmmolpump. If Never your result is automatically sent to your pump. If Never If you make your AutoLog selection very quickly, you may see the remainder of the testing
selected in Send Options, you will not L have theSend was selected in Send Options, you will not have the countdown.
9.3
n to send the result to your pump. If Ask Me wasSend
Don’t option to send the result to your pump. If Ask Me was
ted in Send Options, you can choose to send your selected in Send Options, you can choose to send your Your test result appears as a large number and then
gar test. Press Send or
result
Don’ttoSend.
your Ifpump
Send after each blood sugar test. Press Send or Don’t Send. If Send is chosen,
is chosen, changes to the usual test result screen.
en. press OK on the Send confirmation screen.
a bolus to your pump Leave
(see the
page
test
25),strip
setinan optional
the meter to send a bolus to your pump (see page 25), set an optional
8), or add a note (see reminder
page 30).for your next test (see page 28), or add a note (see page 30).
YOUR RESULTS If Always was selected in Send Options during Setup,
9.3
10:30 PM | 10/13 mmol your result is automatically sent to your pump. If Never
9.3
Bolus L Sendwas selected in Send Options, you will not have the
mmol
L Reminder Before Meal Don’t Sendoption to send the result to your pump. If Ask Me was
Notes selected in Send Options, you can choose to send your
Sent
result to your pump after each blood sugar test. Press Send or Don’t Send. If Send is chosen,
m the meter. Press andIf you
hold
arethe
done, Menu button
top remove to strip from the meter. Press and hold the top Menu button to
the test press OK on the Send confirmation screen.
off after 3 minutes ofturn
inactivity.
off the meter. The meter also turns off after 3 minutes of inactivity. Select Bolus to send a bolus to your pump. Select Reminder to set a reminder for your next
test. Select Notes to add more information to the result.
CAUTION:
on your pump to ensure that the glucose
Alwaysresult
check the display on your pump to ensure that the glucose result
10:30 PM | 10/13
9.3
shown on the meter. shown agrees with the glucose result shown on the meter. Bolus
mmol
L Reminder
After Meal Notes
®
16 If you are done, remove the test strip. To turn off the meter, press and hold the top Menu 17
button. Or, after 3 minutes of inactivity, the meter turns off automatically.

– Palm Alternative Site Testing (AST) – Palm
4. Press the lancing device firmly against puncture site
WARNING WARNING
and then press the release button.
if Alternative Site Testing
• Askisyour
righthealth
for you.
care professional if Alternative Site Testing is right for you.
glucose monitoring device
• Do not
fromcalibrate
an AST your
result.
continuous glucose monitoring device from an AST result.
an AST result. • Do not calculate a bolus based on an AST result.
The lancing device graphics are for illustration purposes only.
IMPORTANT:
g, use the clear endcap on your lancing
For Alternative
device. Site Testing, use the clear endcap on your lancing device.
n be used for fingertip or palm
Your C testing.
ONTOUR ®NEXT
SeeLINK
the 2.4 meter can be used for fingertip or palm testing. See the 5. Maintain steady pressure until a small, round blood
ctions in Alternative lancing
Site Testing.
device insert for complete instructions in Alternative Site Testing. drop forms.
TESTING
TESTING
e following conditions: IMPORTANT: Do not use AST under the following conditions:
• If you think your blood sugar is low
y (after a meal, insulin•dose,
Whenorblood
exercise)
sugar is changing rapidly (after a meal, insulin dose, or exercise)
low blood sugar (hypoglycaemic
• If you are unable
unawareness)
to feel symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemic unawareness)
results that do not agree
• If you
withget
how alternative
you feel site blood sugar results that do not agree with how you feel 6. Lift the device straight up and away from the skin
• During illness or times of stress without smearing the blood.
g machinery • If you will be driving a car or operating machinery
rent from fingertip results
Alternative
when glucose
Site test levels
results may be different from fingertip results when glucose levels
Getting a Blood Drop for Alternative Site Testing

Alternative Site Testing (AST) - Palm
after taking insulin, orareduring

changing
or after
rapidly
exercise).
(e.g., after a meal, after taking insulin, or during or after exercise).
as high or fall as lowAdditionally,
as levels in glucose
the fingertip.
levelsAsmay not rise as high or fall as low as levels in the fingertip. As 7. Test immediately after you have formed a small, round blood drop.
fy hypoglycaemic levels such,sooner
fingertip
thantesting
alternate
results
sitemay identify hypoglycaemic levels sooner than alternate site Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood. The blood is pulled into
results. the test strip through the tip.
d only when it is moreAlternative
than 2 hours
Siteafter
Testing
a meal,
is recommended only when it is more than 2 hours after a meal,
Do not test the blood sample from palm if you get:
diabetes medication, or exercise.
• Smeared blood
form AST, contact Customer
If you do Service.
not havePlease
a clearsee
endcap to perform AST, contact Customer Service. Please see
back cover for contact information. • Clotted blood
• Runny blood
ve Site Testing Getting a Blood Drop for Alternative Site Testing • Clear fluid mixed with the blood
sh your hands and the puncture site with soap and 1. Wash your hands and the puncture site with soap and
rm water. Rinse and dry well. warm water. Rinse and dry well. 8. Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until the
ach the clear AST endcap to the lancing device 2. Attach the clear AST endcap to the lancing device meter beeps. Do not press the tip against the skin or
vided with your kit. Refer to the lancing device provided with your kit. Refer to the lancing device place the blood on top of the test strip or you could get
ert for detailed instructions. insert for detailed instructions. inaccurate results or errors.
STRIP UNDERFILLED If the first blood drop is not enough, the meter will beep
ect a puncture site from a fleshy area on the palm. 3. Select a puncture site from a fleshy area on the palm. twice and display “STRIP UNDERFILLED” and “APPLY MORE
oid veins, moles, bones and tendons. Avoid veins, moles, bones and tendons. BLOOD NOW.” You have about 30 seconds to apply more
APPLY MORE BLOOD NOW blood to the same strip.
Too Little Blood

Remove used strip. If you do not apply more blood within about 30 seconds,
®
Repeat test with new remove the strip and repeat with a new strip.
18 19
E01 strip.

you have the AutoLogAUTOLOG
feature turned ON, the 9. If you have the AutoLog feature turned ON, the
toLog screen appears. Select
FastingFasting, Before AutoLog screen appears. Select Fasting, Before WARNING: Potential Biohazard
OK
al, After Meal, or No MarkBefore
by pressing
Meal the OK Meal, After Meal, or No Mark by pressing the OK • Always dispose of test strip and lancet as medical waste or as advised by your
tton when your selection isAfter
highlighted.
Meal Scroll down button when your selection is highlighted. Scroll down health care professional. All products that come in contact with human blood
see No Mark. No Mark to see No Mark. should be handled as if capable of transmitting infectious diseases.
• Please refer to your lancing device package insert for instructions on how to
NOTE: properly remove and dispose of the lancet.
til you make an AutoLog
• Yourselection.
test result does not display until you make an AutoLog selection.
r High or Low Alert settings,
• If your result
you will
is see
above
your
or below your High or Low Alert settings, you will see your Test Results — Expected Values
result without pushing a button. Blood glucose values will vary depending on food intake, medication dosages, health,
stress, or activity. Non diabetic plasma glucose concentrations are normally maintained
ays was selected in SendYOUROptions
RESULTSduring Setup, your If Always was selected in Send Options during Setup, your
9.3
within a relatively narrow range, approximately 3.9 - 6.1 mmol/L in a fasting state.6
TESTING
TESTING
is automatically sent to your pump.mmolIf Never was result is automatically sent to your pump. If Never was
ted in Send Options, you will not have L Send
the option to selected in Send Options, you will not have the option to
the result to your pump.Before
If Ask Me was
Meal selected
Don’t in
Send send the result to your pump. If Ask Me was selected in WARNING
Options, you can choose to send your result to your Send Options, you can choose to send your result to your You should consult your health care professional for glucose values specific to
s Send or Don’t Send. Ifpump is chosen,
Send after press OK
each blood on test. Press Send or Don’t Send. If Send is chosen, press OK on
sugar
your needs.
change your send optionthe Send
at anyconfirmation
time using the
screen.
Setup You can change your send option at any time using the Setup
Menu (see page 42). • If your blood sugar reading is under 2.8 mmol/L, follow medical advice
immediately.
• If your blood sugar reading is over 13.9 mmol/L, wash and dry your hands well
Test Results — Expected Values

Ejecting and Disposing of the Used Lancet
WARNING WARNING and repeat the test with a new strip. If you get a similar result, follow medical
an AST result. • Do not calculate a bolus based on an AST result. advice immediately.
glucose monitoring device
• Do not
from
calibrate
an AST.your continuous glucose monitoring device from an AST. • Always consult your health care professional before changing your medication
based on test results.
m the meter. Press andIf you
hold
arethe
done, Menu button
top remove to strip from the meter. Press and hold the top Menu button to
the test
off after 3 minutes ofturn
inactivity.
off the meter. The meter also turns off after 3 minutes of inactivity.
Used Lancet Ejecting and Disposing of the Used Lancet

not use your fingers to remove the lancet from the 1. Do not use your fingers to remove the lancet from the
cing device. Your device has an automatic lancet lancing device. Your device has an automatic lancet
ction feature. ejection feature.
fer to the separate lancing device insert provided 2. Refer to the separate lancing device insert provided
h your kit for instructions on automatic ejection with your kit for instructions on automatic ejection
the lancet. of the lancet.
WARNING WARNING
dical waste or as advised
• Dispose
by your
ofhealth
the used
care
lancet as medical waste or as advised by your health care
professional.
ew lancet each time you
• test.
Do not reuse lancets. Use a new lancet each time you test.
20 21

ert Screens High and Low Blood Sugar Alert Screens Control Solution* Testing
blood sugar (hypoglycaemia)
Your meter value
hasofbeen
3.9 mmol/L
preset with a low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) value of 3.9 mmol/L
) value of 13.9 mmol/L.
andThese
a highare
blood
the sugar
preset(hyperglycaemia)
values, value of 13.9 mmol/L. These are the preset values, WARNING
our health care professional.
but can You can
be customized
changebythe
you and/or your health care professional. You can change the Shake the control solution well before testing.
enu, Setup option (see
High page 51).
and Low Alert levels under Main Menu, Setup option (see page 51).
r low blood sugar alert level:
If your blood sugar reading is under your low blood sugar alert level: CAUTION: Use only CONTOUR®NEXT control solution (Normal, Low and High) with your
3.8
CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 blood glucose monitoring system. Using anything other than
creen with large orange numbers alerts you that • A screen with large orange numbers alerts you that CONTOUR NEXT control solution can cause inaccurate results.
ur blood sugar is low. your blood sugar is low. * Control solution may not be included in all meter kits. Contact Customer Service for information on
obtaining control solution. See back cover for Customer Service contact information.
Low Blood Sugar
Quality Control
TESTING
TESTING
high blood sugar alert level:

If your blood sugar reading is over your high blood sugar alert level:
13.9
• Shake the control solution bottle well, about 15 times before every use.
creen with large orange numbers alerts you that • A screen with large orange numbers alerts you that • Unmixed control solution may cause inaccurate results.
ur blood sugar is high. your blood sugar is high. You should perform a control test when:
High Blood Sugar • using your meter for the first time
• you open a new bottle or package of test strips
10:30 PM | 10/13 • you think your meter may not be working correctly
Bolus
AutoLog is ON and you did notmmol
mark your result
13.9 • If AutoLog is ON and you did not mark your result • you have repeated, unexpected blood glucose results
Control Solution Testing

High and Low Blood Sugar Alert Screens
ore the high or low alert appeared, Reminder

L select Notes. before the high or low alert appeared, select Notes.
High Blood Sugar Notes WARNING
• Do not calibrate your continuous glucose monitoring device from a control result
ADD NOTES
• Do not calculate a bolus based on a control result
ess the or button to scroll through
Before Meal the choices. • Press the or button to scroll through the choices.
OK
After Meal
ess OK when your choice is highlighted. • Press OK when your choice is highlighted.
Time After Meal CAUTION: Check the expiry date on the test strip bottle and the expiry date and
Don’t Feel Right discard date on the control solution bottle. DO NOT use expired materials.
Sick
Normal, Low and High control solutions are available separately if not included in the meter
Stress kit. Always use CONTOUR NEXT control solutions. Other brands could present incorrect
Activity results. If you need help locating CONTOUR NEXT control solutions, contact Customer
Go Back Service. Please see back cover for contact information.
Testing in the Dark
o help you test in theYour
dark.meter has a lighted test strip port to help you test in the dark.
button two quick presses
• Withtothe
turn
meter
on the
off,test the top Menu button two quick presses to turn on the test strip
givestrip 1. Remove the test strip from the bottle and firmly snap the lid closed.
port light.
en appears. • Insert a test strip and the display screen appears.
, the light goes off. • Once blood is applied to the test strip, the light goes off.
• Continue with your test.
2. Hold the test strip with the grey square end facing up.
• Two quick presses of the top Menu button also turns off the light.
utton also turns off the light.
3. Insert the grey square end of the test strip into the test
strip port until the meter beeps.
APPLY BLOOD
4. You will see the Apply Blood screen. The meter is now
®
ready for you to test.
22 23

5. Shake the control solution bottle well, about 5. Shake the control solution bottle well, about Features
15 times before every use. 15 times before every use. Your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter includes many testing features.
e the bottle cap and use a tissue to wipe away any6. Remove the bottle cap and use a tissue to wipe away any AutoLog (Marking Your Results)
n around the bottle tip before dispensing a drop. solution around the bottle tip before dispensing a drop.
Your meter comes with an AutoLog feature that lets you mark your test result as Fasting,
ze a small drop of control solution onto a clean 7. Squeeze a small drop of control solution onto a clean
sorbent surface. nonabsorbent surface. Before Meal, After Meal and No Mark.
Your meter comes with AutoLog OFF. If you would like to see your results when Fasting,
fingertip or to the test
Do strip
not apply
directly
control
fromsolution to your fingertip or to the test strip directly from
Before Meal or After Meal, we recommend that you turn on this feature (see page 47).
the bottle.
AUTOLOG If you have turned AutoLog ON in Setup, before your
Fasting OK test result is displayed, the AutoLog screen appears.
iately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of 8. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of However, if your result is above your High Alert setting
Before Meal
TESTING
solution. control solution. or below your Low Alert setting, you will always see your
After Meal
he tip in the drop until the meter beeps. 9. Hold the tip in the drop until the meter beeps. No Mark result in 5 seconds without pushing a button.
e meter shows the AutoLog

10:30 PMscreen (if AutoLog is
| 10/13 10. The meter shows the AutoLog screen (if AutoLog is Sending Results to Your Pump
6.7
N) but will sense control solution. Themmolmeter will ON) but will sense control solution. The meter will You can send your results to the pump during testing. During Initial Setup (Send Options) or
unt down for 5 seconds and the control L
test result count down for 5 seconds and the control test result in Setup (Pump Options - Send Options), choose Ask Me or Always.
l display on the meter.Control
It automatically
Test marks the will display on the meter. It automatically marks the
sult as a “Control Test” and stores it in memory. result as a “Control Test” and stores it in memory. If Always was selected in Send Options during Setup,
Control Solution Testing
YOUR RESULTS
9.3
ontrol test results are not included in your blood Control test results are not included in your blood mmol your result is automatically sent to your pump. If Never
FEATURES
gar averages. sugar averages. L Send was selected in Send Options, you will not have the
test result with the range printed on 11.the
Compare
test stripyour control test result with the range printed on the test strip Before Meal Don’t Send option to send the result to your pump. If Ask Me was
the test strip box. bottle or the bottom of the test strip box. selected in Send Options, you can choose to send your
urn the meter off, press and hold the 12. Menu
Remove test strip. To turn the meter off, press and hold the Menu button,
button, result to your pump after each blood sugar test. Press Send or Don’t Send. You can change
s of inactivity, the meter turns off. Dispose
OR, after
of three minutes of inactivity, the meter turns off. Dispose of your send option at any time using the Setup Menu (see page 42).
medical waste or as advised by your health the used
caretest strip as medical waste or as advised by your health care You must be connected to the pump to set your Send Options and to send your results.
professional.
Sending a Bolus to Your Pump
marked as “ControlNOTE:
Test” are
Control
not transmitted
test results to
that are marked as “Control Test” are not transmitted to The Bolus function allows you to send a manual or preset bolus from your meter to your
AutoLog (Marking Your Results)

the pump. pump if your pump and meter are connected.
You can send a manual or preset bolus from your test results screen or from the Main Menu.
See your MiniMed insulin pump user guide for instructions on how to turn on/turn off
WARNING WARNING
Remote Bolus at your pump.
s out of range, the result
• If may
the control
be transmitted
solution to
test result is out of range, the result may be transmitted to
NOTE: To send a bolus from your meter, you must be connected to the pump
d mode (see page 25). your pump when in “Always” send mode (see page 25).
AND the Remote Bolus feature must be turned ON at the pump. Remote Bolus
ol result to your pump.
• Do not send an out of range control result to your pump. is ON by default on the pump. See your MiniMed insulin pump user guide for
more information.
ot fall within the rangeCAUTION:
listed on theIf the
testresult
strip you get does not fall within the range listed on the test strip
problem with the test strips,
bottle the
label
meter
or carton,
or yourthere may be a problem with the test strips, the meter or your
testing technique.
e, do not use your CONTOUR
If your®control
NEXT LINKtest 2.4
result is out of range, do not use your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter
meter
olve the issue. Contactfor Customer
blood glucose
Service.testing
Pleaseuntil you resolve the issue. Contact Customer Service. Please
n. see back cover for contact information.
24 25

are asked if you wantIftoBlock
proceedModewithis the
ONbolus.
at the pump, you are asked if you want to proceed with the bolus. Manual Bolus was sent.
that restricts access Block
to critical
Mode pump
is a settings.
MiniMed pump setting that restricts access to critical pump settings. OK 7. A confirmation screen appears on both your meter and
0.250 U
user guide for more detailed
Please see
instructions.
your MiniMed insulin pump user guide for more detailed instructions. your pump.
10:30 PM | 10/13
9.3
hile the test result is still displayed Bolus
on the meter,
mmol 1. While the test result is still displayed on the meter,
ess Bolus. L Reminder press Bolus.
Sent, Before... Notes
10:00
NOTE: Verify that the bolus amount shown on
MENU PM your meter matches the total amount shown on
9.3
BG
Bolus your pump.
R, from the Main Menu, press Bolus. OK OR, from the Main Menu, press Bolus. mmol/L
Logbook
Trends Bolus U
Total U
BOLUS Stop Bolus Basal
n the next screen, press Manual Bolus or Preset Bolus. 2. On the next screen, press Manual Bolus or Preset Bolus.
e Connecting to Pump screen appears.Manual Bolus 3. The Connecting to Pump screen appears. Preset Bolus
Preset Bolus
First, follow Steps 1, 2 and 3 on page 26.
ith step 4, below. To send a Manual Bolus, continue with step 4, below. 4. Next, choose the Preset Bolus you wish to send to your pump.
th step 4, page 27. To send a Preset Bolus, continue with step 4, page 27. NOTE: Preset bolus is set on your pump.
FEATURES
FEATURES
Manual Bolus PRESET BOLUS

Breakfast 5. Press the or button until your preset bolus choice
MANUAL BOLUS OK is highlighted. Then press OK.
Dinner: N 0.750 U
xt, choose the bolus SET BOLUS AMOUNT
amount. OK 4. Next, choose the bolus amount. Snack
0.000 U PRESET BOLUS
our meter is determined
NOTE:by Bolus
the setting
increment
on setting on your meter is determined by the setting on Deliver Dinner Bolus? 6. Press Yes to send the bolus to your pump.
Yes
n set your increment
your
to 0.1,
MiniMed
0.05, or
on your pump.
insulin
0.025pump.
units You can set your increment to 0.1, 0.05, or 0.025 units N 0.750 U No
Preset Bolus
Manual Bolus
MANUAL BOLUS Dinner Bolus was sent.

ess the � or � buttonSET
to BOLUS
set theAMOUNT
desired bolus OK 5. Press the � or � button to set the desired bolus OK
mount. Then press OK.
0.250 U amount. Then press OK.
N 0.750 U
utton to scroll through
NOTE:
thePress
list faster.
and hold the � or � button to scroll through the list faster.
MANUAL BOLUS
7. A confirmation screen appears on both your meter and
Deliver
ess Yes to send the bolus Bolus?pump.
to your Yes 6. Press Yes to send the bolus to your pump.
10:00
PM your pump.
0.250 U No
BG
9.3 mmol/L
Bolus U
Total U
Stop Bolus Basal
26 27

Test Reminders Changing a Reminder Time
after testing OR fromAthe
reminder
Setup for
Menuyour
(see
next
page
test43).
can be set after testing OR from the Setup Menu (see page 43). 1. Press the or button to select the correct hours and minutes (in 15-minute
ements from 15 minutesA reminder
to 23 hours,
can be
45 set
minutes.
in 15-minute increments from 15 minutes to 23 hours, 45 minutes. increments).
Setting a Test Reminder REMINDER

CHANGE COUNTDOWN
OK 2. Press OK after each selection.
10:30 PM | 10/13
3 hrs 15 mins
5.1
mmol Bolus
1. With the test strip still in theLmeter, press
Reminder 1. With the test strip still in the meter, press
Reminder. Reminder.
Before Meal Notes Reminder in:
A screen confirms the Reminder Countdown time.
Change
SETUP 3 hrs 15 mins Done
om the Setup Menu pressPump the button to highlight
Options OK OR from the Setup Menu press the button to highlight
der: Off. Press OK to turn the Reminder
Reminder: Off ON. Reminder: Off. Press OK to turn the Reminder ON. When the Reminder feature is on, the clock symbol appears in the headers on the Setup
Date and Main Menu screens.
The meter retains the reminder time that you set until you change it or turn it off.
REMINDER
2. Press Start to begin the countdown. The Start
preset 2. Press Start to begin the countdown. The preset Getting a Reminder
COUNTDOWN
time is 2 hours or, if you have changed it, the
Change time is 2 hours or, if you have changed it, the
2
last reminder time that you set is now the last reminder time that you set is now the When the reminder time is reached, 20 beeps will sound. The meter will turn on and a
hrs Go Back reminder screen will appear.
default. default.
You can stop the beeps in two ways:
FEATURES
FEATURES
REMINDER Start Time for your next

You can changeCOUNTDOWN
the Reminder Countdown You can change the Reminder Countdown test. 1. Press OK, insert a test strip and proceed with testing,
Change OK OR
2 hrs
time by pressing Change. time by pressing Change.
Go Back 2. Insert a test strip and proceed with testing (see page 13).
NOTE: If you decide to test within 15 minutes before the reminder time, the
Turning Off a Test Reminder countdown is stopped with the insertion of the test strip. Proceed with testing.
d after testing or fromAthe
reminder
Setup can
Menu.
be turned off or changed after testing or from the Setup Menu.
Changing a Reminder Time

Test Reminders
within 15 minutes ofNOTE:

a set reminder,
If you do athe
blood sugar test within 15 minutes of a set reminder, the
reminder turns off automatically.
10:30 PM | 10/13
9.3
currently on,Bolus
ess Reminder. If the countdown ismmol 1. Press Reminder. If the countdown is currently on,
e screen will read “Reminder In” withL the remaining
Reminder the screen will read “Reminder In” with the remaining
mount of time displayed. amount of time displayed.
After Meal Notes
REMINDER Stop
stop the countdown, press Stop. 2. To stop the countdown, press Stop.
REMINDER IN
confirmation screen appears and the Change A confirmation screen appears and the
untdown stops. hr 1 30
mins Go Back countdown stops.
28 29

Notes Using the Main Menu
at may help explain results.
You mayYouraddnotes
noteswill
to your
be saved
test result that may help explain results. Your notes will be saved The Main Menu has 4 choices: Bolus, Logbook, Trends and Setup. To select one, press the
e is available only after
in the
a test
Logbook.
result. The option to add a note is available only after a test result. � or � button to scroll to your desired selection. When your choice is highlighted, press OK.
tes. 1. From the test result screen, press Notes.
MENU
ess the � or � buttonADD NOTESthrough the choices.
to scroll 2. Press the � or � button to scroll through the choices. Bolus OK
me may not be visible until Fasting
you scroll down. Press
OK Some may not be visible until you scroll down. Press Logbook
Before Meal
when your choice is highlighted. OK when your choice is highlighted. Trends
screen confirms your choice. After Meal A screen confirms your choice. Setup
Time After Meal
Don’t Feel Right Bolus
Sick The Bolus function allows you to send a Manual or Preset Bolus from your meter to your
pump if your pump and meter are connected.
ime After Meal will beNOTE:
selectable.
When Select
you choose
Time After
After Meal, Time After Meal will be selectable. Select Time After You can send a bolus from the main menu or directly from your blood test result screen.
om 15 minutes to 3 hours.
Meal and then you can select times from 15 minutes to 3 hours. If your pump and meter are not yet connected and you select Bolus, you are asked if you
s, you may remove the After
note
theorconfirmation
add one or more
screen disappears, you may remove the note or add one or more want to connect to a pump. You can only send a bolus to the pump if you have enabled
e notes will scroll across
notes
thebybottom
repeating
so that
the you
steps above. The notes will scroll across the bottom so that you Remote Bolus on the pump.
ore than one note, onlycanone
read
AutoLog
them all.
option
Whilecan
yoube
can add more than one note, only one AutoLog option can be If Block Mode is turned on at your pump, you will be asked if you want to proceed with the
ter Meal). chosen (e.g., Fasting, Before Meal or After Meal). bolus. Block Mode is a MiniMed insulin pump setting that restricts access to critical pump
settings. Please see your MiniMed insulin pump user guide for more detailed instructions.
NOTE: To send a bolus from your meter, you must be connected to the pump AND
FEATURES
the Remote Bolus feature must be turned ON at the pump. Remote Bolus is ON by
default on the pump.
For the steps on sending a bolus to your pump, see page 25.
Bolus
Logbook
The Logbook contains blood sugar test results and notes that you have made to those test
results. The Logbook will hold up to 1000 results. When the maximum is reached, the oldest
test result will be removed as a new test is completed and saved to the Logbook. A sound
Notes
indicates the last entry.
MAIN MENU
USING THE
1. To review entries in the Logbook, press and hold the top Menu button to turn the
meter on.
2. Press the � button to highlight Logbook. Press OK to select.
LOGBOOK
9.3
mmol 3. You can scroll through all your stored test results using
L 11/06/09
10:30 PM the � button.
Sent, Before Meal
END OF LOGBOOK
4.2
mmol
11/05/09 When you reach the oldest entry you will see the End
L of Logbook screen.
11:24 PM
Sent, After Meal
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ries) Trends (Averages and Summaries) 14 DAY RESULTS
es and your results as
The
they
Trends
compare
featureto your
displays your averages and your results as they compare to your AVERAGE 6. Press the button to go to the 14 Day Results screen.
9.7
elect. The options available
Targets,are
over
7, a14,
period
30 andof 90
time
day
that you select. The options available are 7, 14, 30 and 90 day mmol Results:
L 115
o 14 day averages, but
averages.
you canYour
changemeter
thishas
under
been preset to 14 day averages, but you can change this under
age 51). Trends Range in the Setup Menu (see page 51).
to be reflective of Your
your 90
HbA1c
day average
result. is not intended to be reflective of your HbA1c result. Setup
You can view and change options on your meter and personalize it from the Setup Menu.
r of test results included
Yourinscreen
the average
will display
and the
the total number of test results included in the average and the 1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
below Target. number of tests above , within and below Target.
2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
Viewing Trends With AutoLog Off SETUP The current settings in the meter for the Reminder,
verages. You can changeYour the
meter
Trends
has been
time range
presettoto7,14 day averages. You can change the Trends time range to 7, Pump Options Date, Time, Sound and AutoLog can be viewed by
Trends (Averages and Summaries)
30, or 90 days in Setup. OK scrolling through the Setup Menu items. To view the
Reminder
to turn the meter on.1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on. Date settings of the other items, or to make any changes to
s. Press OK to select. 2. Press the button to highlight Trends. Press OK to select. Time any of the items, you can select the item using the
Sound and keys and pressing OK.
TRENDS AutoLog
Target
TARGET: 3.9 - 7.2 Trends Range
ess the button to display the 14 Day 3. Press the button to display the 14 Day
High and Low Alerts
sults screen. Results screen.
14 DAY RESULTS Language
18 Customer Service
AVERAGE
9.7 22
mmol 45
L
5 Pump Options
Pump Options allows you to connect or disconnect from a MiniMed insulin pump and
Viewing Trends With AutoLog On change your Send Settings (how your blood sugar readings are sent to your pump).
Setup
to turn the meter on.1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on. Connecting the Meter and Pump
s. Press OK to select. 2. Press the button to highlight Trends. Press OK to select. You can send blood sugar results and a remote bolus to your pump if your meter and pump
14 DAY FASTING are connected.
ess the button to display the 14 Day Fasting 12 3. Press the button to display the 14 Day Fasting There are two ways to connect your meter to your pump: Manual Connect and Auto
AVERAGE
erage. If you have marked any test 60
results as 8 Average. If you have marked any test results as
7.1 Connect. Use Auto Connect to quickly connect to your pump. Use Manual Connect if
mmol
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
sting, you will see your FastingLAverage first. Fasting, you will see your Fasting Average first.
USING THE
USING THE
40 there are other Medtronic devices nearby. With Manual Connect, you will be prompted
to enter the device (meter) serial number so the pump can find your meter. With Auto
Connect, there is no need to enter a serial number. The meter and pump search for each
14 DAY BEFORE MEAL other, and you just need to confirm the serial numbers to connect.
8 Connecting to the Pump Using Auto Connect
AVERAGE
ess the button to go to the 14 Day Before Meal 4. Press the button to go to the 14 Day Before Meal
7.1
mmol 38 26
erage. L Average. NOTE: Place your meter and your pump side by side before you begin the
4 connection process. You need to alternate between both devices to complete
the connection.
eal average is 7.1 mmol/L
This example
and 38 test
shows
results
thatare
your Before Meal average is 7.1 mmol/L and 38 test results are
h 26 within the Target range,
included in 8 above the average with 26 within
the Before Meal the Target range, 8 above the 1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
ange. Target range and 4 below the Target range. 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
14 DAY AFTER MEAL SETUP
ess the button to go 9
to the 14 Day After Meal
AVERAGE 5. Press the button to go to the 14 Day After Meal 3. Press the button to highlight Pump Options.
Pump Options
9.7 OK
erage. mmol 8 Average. Press OK to select.
L 17 Reminder
0 Date
32 33

PUMP OPTIONS
e Connect to Pump screens appear next. Press Yes 4. The Connect to Pump screens appear next. Press Yes Connect Device
No MiniMed Pump
connect to a MiniMedconnected.
insulin pump now.now? Yes to connect to a MiniMed insulin pump now. Manual Connect 9. Place the meter and pump next to each other. Select Auto
Connect Auto Connect Connect on your pump.
No
CONNECT TO PUMP
Connecting to the Pump Using Auto Connect

CONNECT TO PUMP
ess OK. Put the meter down.
Select “Connect 5. Press OK. Put the meter down.
Device” on your Pump. OK Select Auto Connect on your meter.
Manual Connect
Go Back
Auto Connect
NOTE: With Auto Connect, the meter automatically searches for a pump. With
our pump. Press any button to turn the screen on,
6. Pick up your pump. Press any button to turn the screen on, Manual Connect, you enter your meter serial number into the pump. See page 38 for
Menu
the Menu button . Use theSettings
Insulin down arrow to then press the Menu button . Use the down arrow to information about Manual Connect.
tilities. Press Select button .
Sensor Settings scroll to Utilities. Press Select button .
Events Markers
Reminders
Utilities 10. Read the pump screen. Be sure other nearby Medtronic
Auto Connect
devices are NOT in search mode. Use the down arrow
Before using Auto
Connect, be sure no other to scroll to the next page. Use arrow buttons to scroll to
nearby Medtronic devices Continue. Press Select button .
f, press any button NOTE:
to turnIfityour
backpump
on. screen turns off, press any button to turn it back on.
are in search mode.
Cancel Continue
Utilities
es menu, use the downSelf Test
arrow
Carb Unit
to scroll to 7. In the Utilities menu, use the down arrow to scroll to
tions. Press Select button .
Manage Settings Device Options. Press Select button . New Device
11. Place the meter and pump next to each other. Select Search
Sensor Demo See User Guide to connect on your pump.
new device. Select Search
Device Options below when ready.
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
USING THE
USING THE
Search
CONNECT TO PUMP
Device Options Select “Search” on Search
Manage Devices Your Pump and meter. Select Search on your meter.
ce Options menu, to Connect
scroll Connect Device Device. Press
8. In the Device Options menu, scroll to Connect Device. Press Cancel
on . Select button .
The search may take up to 2 minutes.

Searching...
CONNECT TO PUMP
Start search on new device. Searching...
Search may take up to 2
minutes.
Cancel
®
34 35

at the SN (serial number) on the pump screen 12. Check that the SN (serial number) on the pump screen
he meter SN on the meter screen. matches the meter SN on the meter screen.
tch, scroll to Confirm on the pump.
Confirm Device SN If they match, scroll to Confirm on the pump. 12:49
PM
ect button . BGJ133333F found: SN: Press Select button . BG

BGJ133333F 16. Hold the back button on the pump until you see the home
TO PUMP CONNECT TO PUMP mmol/L screen. Put down the pump and pick up the meter.
Active Insulin 0.0 u
to confirm Device Cancel Confirm Use Pump to confirm Device Bolus Basal
SN:
33F BGJ133333F
17. After the meter and pump are connected, you set your Send Options. This controls
SN on the meter screen
Whenwillthe
change
pumptolinks to the meter, the SN on the meter screen will change to a different
a different how your meter sends blood glucose readings to your MiniMed insulin pump. Choose
SN. serial number. This number is the pump SN. the Send Option that is best for you.
Your options are:
ump over. Check that the SN on the back of 13. Turn the pump over. Check that the SN on the back of
matches the pump serial number now on the the pump matches the pump serial number now on the Always Meter will always send results
een. meter screen. Ask Me Meter will ask you before sending results
Never Meter will never send results
Meter Send Options

NNECTED PUMP CONNECTED SEND OPTIONS
ump MiniMed Pump Always
Next Next Automatically send Your choice can be changed later using Setup (see
: connected: results to the Pump? Ask me page 42).
7B Delete AA1234567B Delete Never
Send Options set.

Meter will always 18. The next screen confirms your Send Option choice.
OK
send results. Press OK.
In this step, you select how the date and time are displayed on your meter.
NOTE: Your pump automatically controls the date and time. If they need to be
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
Manage Devices
USING THE
USING THE
changed on your pump, see your MiniMed insulin pump user guide. The date
rmation screen briefly appears on your
BGJ133333F pump 14. The confirmation screen briefly appears on your pump
format you choose on the meter applies to the meter only.
by the Manage Devices screen. followed by the Manage Devices screen.
DATE FORMAT
19. The Date Format screen appears. Choose your date
SELECT Month/Day/Year format.
PUMP CONNECTED Day.Month.Year
MiniMed
hen press Next on your meter.Pump Next 15. Then press Next on your meter.
connected: DATE/TIME
AA1234567B Delete 20. After making your choice, a confirmation screen
Date / Time is set by OK appears. Press OK to confirm and return to the
Pump. Setup Menu.
Delete. The Connect
NOTE:
to Pump
To remove
process
this
starts
pump, press Delete. The Connect to Pump process starts 10:30 PM | 10/13/11
ferent pump. over to allow you to connect to a different pump.
36 37

nual Connect Connecting to the Pump Using Manual Connect
ump side by side before
NOTE:you
Place
begin.
yourYou
meter
need
and
to your pump side by side before you begin. You need to
omplete the connection.
alternate between both devices to complete the connection. 8. In the Device Options menu, scroll to Connect Device. Press
Device Options
Select button .
. See page 33 for the Auto Connect steps. Manage Devices
Connect Device
Connecting to the Pump Using Manual Connect

to turn the meter on.1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
Press OK to select. 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
SETUP
ess the button to highlight Pump Options. Press OK 3. Press the button to highlight Pump Options. Press OK
select. Pump Options OK to select.
Reminder
Connect Device 9. Place the meter and pump next to each other. Select Manual
Date Manual Connect Connect on your pump. Select Manual Connect on your meter.
Auto Connect
PUMP OPTIONS
e Pump Options screenNo
appears
MiniMedand asks if you
Pump 4. The Pump Options screen appears and asks if you
uld like to Connect now. Connect now? Yes
Press Yes.
connected. would like to Connect now. Press Yes.
No
CONNECT TO PUMP
CONNECT TO PUMP
Manual Connect
Select "Connect
ess OK. Put the meter down. OK 5. Press OK. Put the meter down.
Device" on your Pump. Auto Connect
Go Back
ur pump. 6. Pick up your pump. 10. Pick up the pump. Enter the meter serial number (SN) shown on
Menu Enter Device SN the meter into the pump screen. Use the up and down
utton to turn screen on,Insulin press the Menu button
thenSettings Press any button to turn screen on, then press the Menu button
buttons to select the characters, then press the right button
down arrow to scroll to Utilities.
Sensor Settings Press Select . Use the down arrow to scroll to Utilities. Press Select
Events Markers to move to the next character. Keep pressing up to get to the
button .
Reminders alphabet. Press down to go in reverse (starting with “Z”). Press
Utilities the Select button after entering the last SN character. Select
OK on your pump.
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
USING THE
USING THE
CONNECT TO PUMP
, press any button NOTE:
to turnIfityour
backpump
on. screen turns off, press any button to turn it back on. Use Pump to enter Press OK on the meter after entering the complete meter
this Device SN: OK
SN into the pump.
BG1234567B. Go Back
es menu, use the downUtilities

arrow to scroll to 7. In the Utilities menu, use the down arrow to scroll to
tions. Press Select button
Self Test . Device Options. Press Select button .
Carb Unit
Manage Settings
Sensor Demo
Device Options
38 39

If you have just connected to a pump for the first time, you will be returned to
Initial Setup, Meter Send Options, Step 17 (page 10).
meter and pump next toNeweach
Device
other. Select Search
11. Place the meter and pump next to each other. Select Search Send Options controls how your meter sends your test results to your pump. You have
ump. Select Search on your meter.
See User Guide to connect on your pump. Select Search on your meter. 3 choices:
new device. Select Search

below when ready.
Always Meter will always send results
Search
Ask Me Meter will ask you before sending results
CONNECT TO PUMP
Select “Search” on SEND OPTIONS Always
Your Pump and meter. Search Automatically send
Ask Me 15. Choose the Send Option that is best for you.
Cancel results to the Pump?
Never
Send Options set.

h may take up to 2 minutes. The search may take up to 2 minutes. Meter will always
Searching... send results. OK 16. The next screen confirms your choice. Press OK.
TO PUMP CONNECT TO PUMP
... Searching...
Start search on new device.
Search may take up to 2 DATE FORMAT 17. The Date Format screen appears. Choose your date
Cancel minutes. Cancel format.
SELECT Month/Day/Year
PUMP CONNECTED Day.Month.Year
he meter searches forSynchronizing
the pump. When it finds the
time and 12. The meter searches for the pump. When it finds the
ump, the meter synchronizes
date withthe time and date with
Pump.. pump, the meter synchronizes the time and date with DATE/TIME
he pump. the pump.
Date / Time is set by 18. After making your choice, a confirmation screen
OK appears. Press OK.
Pump.
10:30 PM | 10/13/11
screens on both devicesBG

confirm that meter and13. The next screens on both devices confirm that meter and
Meter connection
Connected to Pump.
connected. successful pump are connected. OK 19. Press OK to confirm and return to the Setup Menu.
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
USING THE
USING THE
PUMP CONNECTED
MiniMed Pump
ress Next on the meter.
connected: Next 14. Press Next on the meter.
AA1234567B Delete
40 41

Changing the Send Option Viewing or Disconnecting Your Pump Connection
d to your MiniMed NOTE:
insulin The
pumpmeter
to set
must
or be connected to your MiniMed insulin pump to set or Your meter must be connected to your MiniMed insulin pump to view pump connection or
change Send Options. disconnect from pump.
1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
sends your test results
Send
to your
Options
pump.
controls
You have
how your meter sends your test results to your pump. You have
3 choices: 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
Always Meter will always send results SETUP

ding results Ask Me Meter will ask you before sending results Pump Options OK 3. Press the button to highlight Pump Options. Press OK
Reminder to select.
Date
e Send Option set to
NOTE:
NeverYou
if you
maydowant
not to
want
test with the Send Option set to Never if you do not want
mple, if you have been
to create
asked atowireless
turn off signal
all (for example, if you have been asked to turn off all PUMP OPTIONS Send Options
electronic devices on an aircraft). 4. Press Connection.
Connection
Go Back
. Press OK to select. 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
Changing the Send Option
CONNECTION
SETUP
Connected to: 5. To disconnect from the pump shown, press Delete.
PumpPump
ess the button to highlight Options
Options. PressOK
OK 3. Press the button to highlight Pump Options. Press OK AA1234567B Delete
select. Reminder to select. MiniMed Pump Go Back
Date
Test Reminders
CONNECTION
PUMP OPTIONS Send Options
Delete Pump? 6. Press Yes to confirm you want to delete the pump.
ess Send Options. Connection 4. Press Send Options. AA1234567B Yes
MiniMed Pump No
Go Back
page 33. NOTE: For Connection settings, see page 33. Pump Deleted.
Pump and meter are 7. A confirmation screen appears. Press OK to return to
no longer connected. OK Setup.
SEND OPTIONS
Send Option,
change the current Send is set to press Change.
Change 5. To change the current Send Option, press Change.
Always.
Go Back Test Reminders
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
USING THE
USING THE
A reminder for your next test can be set after testing or from the Setup Menu. See page 28 for
SEND OPTIONS Setting a Test Reminder after Testing.
Always
hoose the Send Option that is bestsend
Automatically for you. 6. Choose the Send Option that is best for you. Setting a Reminder
results to the Pump? Ask Me
Never
Send Options set. SETUP
confirmation screen appears.
MeterPress to return to
OK you
will ask 7. A confirmation screen appears. Press OK to return to
mp Options. before sending results. OK Pump Options. Pump Options OK 3. Press the button to highlight Reminder: Off. Press OK
Reminder: Off to turn ON the reminder.
Date
42 43

accept the preset time shown, select Start. To
REMINDER Start 4. To accept the preset time shown, select Start. To Date and Time
ange the time, select COUNTDOWN
Change, and you can change change the time, select Change, and you can change Setting the Date (When Not Connected to a Pump)
30
Change
hrs
minutes to 23 hours, 45 minutes. 2
e reminder time in 15-minute increments from
mins
Go Back
the reminder time in 15-minute increments from
15 minutes to 23 hours, 45 minutes. You can set the date and time on your meter only when the meter is NOT connected to a
pump. If the meter is connected to a pump, date and time are set on the pump (see Setting
the Date and Time When Connected to a Pump, page 46).
REMINDER
ter you have selectedCHANGE
hours, press OK. After you have 5. After you have selected hours, press OK. After you have
COUNTDOWN 1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
lected minutes, press OK. OK selected minutes, press OK.
2 hrs 30 mins
SETUP
Reminder in: Reminder 3. Press the button to highlight Date. Press OK
confirmation screen appears and you can select 6. A confirmation screen appears and you can select OK to select.
Date: 10/13/10
3 hrs 15 mins
ange or Done. Change Change or Done.
Time
Done
DATE
con will appear inIfthe
youSetup
acceptandthe reminder,
Main Menu a reminder icon will appear in the Setup and Main Menu mm/dd/yy
Change 4. To change the date, press Change.
headers.
10 / 13 / 10
Turning Off a Reminder
5 minutes before the NOTE:

reminder
If youtime,
decide
theto test within 15 minutes before the reminder time, the Go Back
test strip. countdown stops when you insert a test strip. DATE
SELECT 5. Select either format, Month/Day/Year or
Turning Off a Reminder Month/Day/Year Day.Month.Year.
Date and Time

Setup Menu, or do a blood
To turnsugar
off a test
reminder,
withinyou
15 can use the Setup Menu, or do a blood sugar test within 15 Day.Month.Year
e Setup Menu: minutes of the reminder time. To use the Setup Menu:
DATE
to turn the meter on.1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on. 6. Press the or button to select the correct year,
CHANGE YEAR OK
10 / 13 / 11 month and day. Press OK after each selection.
SETUP
3. Press the buttonPump
to highlight
Options Reminder: On.OK 3. Press the button to highlight Reminder: On. Date is set.
Press OK to turn theReminder:
ReminderOnOFF. Press OK to turn the Reminder OFF. 7. A screen confirms the date you entered. Press Done if
10 / 13 / 11
Done the date is correct.
Date
Change
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
USING THE
USING THE
REMINDER Stop Setting the Time (When Not Connected to a Pump)

REMINDER INscreen appears and
4. Select Stop. A confirmation 4. Select Stop. A confirmation screen appears and You can set the date and time on your meter only when the meter is NOT connected to a
2 hrs 30 mins
the countdown stops. Change the countdown stops. pump. If the meter is connected to a pump, date and time are set on the pump (see Setting
Go Back the Date and Time When Connected to a Pump, page 46).
SETUP 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
5. Reminder is now off.Pump Options OK 5. Reminder is now off.
Reminder: Off
Date
44 45

SETUP Sound
DateTime. Press OK
ess the button to highlight OK 3. Press the button to highlight Time. Press OK Turning the Sound On/Off
select. Time: 11:30 PM to select. Sound is ON when you receive your meter. Some error messages and the Reminder bell will
Setting the Time (When Not Connected to a Pump)
Sound override the Sound Off setting.

TIME 1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
24 HOUR CLOCK 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
Change
11:30
change the time, press Change. 4. To change the time, press Change.
SETUP
Go Back
Time 3. Press the button to select Sound. Press OK.
OK
TIME Sound: On
SELECT AutoLog
12 Hour
lect either the 12 Hour Clock or 24 Hour Clock Clock
option. 5. Select either the 12 Hour Clock or 24 Hour Clock option.
24 Hour Clock SOUND
Sound is On. 4. To turn the sound OFF, press Turn Off. To keep the
Accept sound turned ON, press Accept.
ess the or buttonTIME
to select the correct hour and 6. Press the or button to select the correct hour and
CHANGE
nute. Press OK after each HOURS
selection. minute. Press OK after each selection.
Turn Off
OK
you have selected the 12 hour clockAM
e or button to select AM or PM.
format, press 10:30 7. If you have selected the 12 hour clock format, press
the or button to select AM or PM.
Sound is Off.
A screen confirms your choice.
Time is set.
me is set. A screen confirms your choice. PressDone
Done. 8. Time is set. A screen confirms your choice. Press Done.
10:30 PM Change AutoLog
NOTE: Your meter comes with AutoLog turned OFF.
g the date and time,
If return
this is to
theInitial
first time
Setup,
you are setting the date and time, return to Initial Setup, The AutoLog feature lets you mark your test result as
Sound
AutoLog, Step 21 (page 10).
Fasting Before Meal After Meal No Mark
ected to a Pump) Setting Date and Time (When Connected to a Pump) To Turn On AutoLog
hange the date and time
When at the
connected
pump. Theto adate
pump, you can change the date and time at the pump. The date
when the meter is first
andconnected
time are synchronized
to the pump, to the pump when the meter is first connected to the pump,
pump, or if you select
when
the Date
a blood sugar
or Time resultinisthe
option sent to the pump, or if you select the Date or Time option in the 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
USING THE
USING THE
Setup Menu. SETUP
n connected to a pump, you can only change the
DATE/TIME When connected to a pump, you can only change the Sound OK 3. Press the button to highlight AutoLog. Press OK
at of the date as it appears
Date /on the meter.
Time is set format of the date as it appears on the meter. AutoLog: Off to select.
Sync to synchronize the meter with the date andOK
by Pump. Press Sync to synchronize the meter with the date and Target
hat is set on the Pump.
10:30 PM | 10/13/11 Sync time that is set on the Pump.
applies to the meter

NOTE:
(not The
the pump).
date format change only applies to the meter (not the pump).
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AUTOLOG Blood Sugar Targets
ess Turn On to activateAutoLog
AutoLog.
is Off. Accept 4. Press Turn On to activate AutoLog. Targets are your personal ranges for your blood sugar results. With AutoLog OFF, you have
a single Target range. With AutoLog ON, you have Target ranges for Fasting, Before Meal,
Turn On and After Meal.
AutoLog is On.
screen confirms your choice. A screen confirms your choice. WARNING
Talk to your health care professional before setting any Target ranges on your
meter.
NOTE:
tting to ON, you are•asked
Whentoyouconfirm
change your
your
Target
AutoLog setting to ON, you are asked to confirm your Target
Changing Targets With AutoLog Off
nd After Meal. settings for Fasting, Before Meal and After Meal. When AutoLog is OFF, you have only one Target range. It comes preset to 3.9 - 10.0 mmol/L.
til you make an AutoLog
• Yourselection.
test result does not display until you make an AutoLog selection. 1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
r High or Low Alert settings,
• If your result
you will
is see
above
your
or below your High or Low Alert settings, you will see your
result without pushing a button. 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
SETUP
To Turn Off AutoLog
AutoLog OK 3. Press the button to highlight Target. Press OK
Log OFF. NOTE: Your meter comes with AutoLog OFF. Target to select.
Blood Sugar Targets

To Turn Off AutoLog
to turn the meter on.1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on. Trends Range
TARGET
SETUP
Accept 4. To make changes to your Target range, press Change.
Sound
ess the button to highlight AutoLog. Press OK OK 3. Press the button to highlight AutoLog. Press OK 3.9 – 10.0
select. AutoLog: On to select. Change
Target TARGET
AUTOLOG OK 5. Use the or button to change each value of the
4.2 - 10.0 Target. Press OK after each selection.
AutoLog
turn AutoLog OFF, press TurnisOff.
On. Accept 4. To turn AutoLog OFF, press Turn Off.
Turn Off Target is set.
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
USING THE
USING THE
AutoLog is Off. Done A screen confirms your choice.

4.2 - 10.0
screen confirms your choice. A screen confirms your choice. Change
Log setting to OFF, NOTE:

you are
When
asked
you
tochange your AutoLog setting to OFF, you are asked to
confirm your Target setting.
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Changing Targets With AutoLog On Trends Range
e your selected Alert
NOTE:
level(s).
Targets
For additional
can only be set inside your selected Alert level(s). For additional The Trends feature displays your averages and your results as they compare to your
mer Service. Contact
information,
informationyoufor
may
Customer
contact Customer Service. Contact information for Customer Targets, over a period of time that you select. The options available are 7, 14, 30 and 90
Service is on the back cover. day averages. Your meter has been preset to 14 day averages, but you can change this
in Setup.
EXT LINK 2.4 meter comes
When AutoLog
preset with
is ON,
the following
your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter comes preset with the following
Target ranges for testing: 1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
Fasting 3.9 - 7.2 mmol/L 2. Press the � button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
Before Meal 3.9 - 7.2 mmol/L
SETUP
After Meal 3.9 - 10.0 mmol/L Target 3. Press the � button to highlight Trends Range.
OK
Changing Targets With AutoLog On
gets decided by youRanges

and/or your
can behealth
changed
care to personal Targets decided by you and/or your health care Trends Range 4. Press OK to select.
professional. High and Low Alerts
TRENDS RANGE
. Press OK to select. 2. Press the button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select. 5. Your current setting is displayed. You can Accept or
CURRENT SETTING
Accept Change your current setting.
SETUP 14 Day
AutoLog
ess the button to highlight Target. Press OK 3. Press the button to highlight Target. Press OK Change
OK
select. Target to select.
Trends Range NOTE: Your 90 day average is not intended to be reflective of your HbA1c result.
TRENDS RANGE
TARGET 6. Select 7, 14, 30 or 90 Day by using the � button and
7 Day
Trends Range
make changes to your Fasting Target range, press
Fasting 4. To make changes to your Fasting Target range, press OK then press OK.
Accept 14 Day
ange, otherwise press Accept. Change, otherwise press Accept. A screen confirms your choice.
3.9 - 7.2 30 Day
Change 90 Day
TARGET
ess the or buttonFasting
to select your desired Fasting 5. Press the or button to select your desired Fasting High and Low Alerts
OK The High and Low Alerts tell you that your test result is above or below the setting you
rgets. Press OK after each selection. Targets. Press OK after each selection.
3.9 - 7.2 choose. Alerts appear as large orange numbers. Results above High are marked High Blood
Sugar. Results below Low are marked Low Blood Sugar.
6. Repeat
onal Before Meal Targets and After
thisMeal
process
Targets.
to set your personal Before Meal Targets and After Meal Targets. NOTE: Alerts can only be set outside your selected Target Range(s). For additional
MAIN MENU
MAIN MENU
USING THE
USING THE
7. Press OK after each selection. information, you may contact Customer Service. Contact information for Customer
Service is on the back cover.
Targets are set.
3.9 -ranges
een confirms that all Target 7.2 are set. Done A screen confirms that all Target ranges are set. WARNING
3.9 - 10.0
3.9 - 10.0 Change Talk to your health care professional before setting any High or Low Alerts on
your meter.
tup Menu. If correct, press Done to return to the Setup Menu.
eat the process. To make changes, press Change and repeat the process. 1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on.
2. Press the � button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select.
SETUP
Trends Range 3. Press the � button to highlight High and Low Alerts.
OK Press OK to select.
High and Low Alerts
Language
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HIGH
hoose Accept to use the AND Alert
preset LOW ALERTS
levels (or the 4. Choose Accept to use the preset Alert levels (or the Technical and Care
ert levels you chose during initial
High: 13.9 setup) for High and
mmol/L Alert levels you chose during initial setup) for High and
w Alerts. The preset High Alert is 13.9 mmol/L Accept
and Low Alerts. The preset High Alert is 13.9 mmol/L and Transferring Data to Medtronic’s CareLink® Personal Software or
e preset Low Alert is 3.9 3.9 mmol/L
Low:mmol/L. Change the preset Low Alert is 3.9 mmol/L. CareLink® Professional Software
hoose Change if you wish to use different Alert levels. 5. Choose Change if you wish to use different Alert levels.
You can easily transfer blood glucose results from
HIGH AND LOW ALERTS your meter to the CareLink Personal software or
ess the � or � buttonHigh:
to select your High and Low 6. Press the � or � button to select your High and Low CareLink Professional software.
14.0 mmol/L OK
ert. Press OK after each selection. Alert. Press OK after each selection. You can also wirelessly transfer data from your
Low: 3.9 mmol/L MiniMed insulin pump to CareLink Personal software
or CareLink Professional software using your
CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter.
Alerts are set.
Transferring Data to Medtronic’s CareLink® Personal

e next screen confirms your
High: choices.
14.0 mmol/LPress Done. 7. The next screen confirms your choices. Press Done.
Done 1. Refer to the CareLink Personal software or CareLink Professional software user guide for
Low: 3.8 mmol/L Change instructions on how to set up your CareLink software and load the required drivers onto
your computer.
Software or CareLink® Professional Software

2. If you are running GLUCOFACTS®DELUXE diabetes management software on your
Set Language computer, you must close it.
to turn the meter on.1. Press and hold the top Menu button to turn the meter on. 3. Start up your CareLink software. Follow the instructions to plug your
. Press OK to select. 2. Press the � button to highlight Setup. Press OK to select. CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter into a USB port on your computer. Your CareLink
software will automatically find the CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter and your MiniMed
SETUP insulin pump.
Set Language
HighLanguage.
ess the � button to highlight and Low Alerts
Press OK OK 3. Press the � button to highlight Language. Press OK Your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter is also compatible with GLUCOFACTS DELUXE diabetes
select. Language to select. management software, which may not be available in all countries.
Customer Service
IMPORTANT: The CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter has only been tested for use with
LANGUAGE GLUCOFACTS DELUXE diabetes management software, and with the CareLink Personal
ess the � or � button to English
select the language you 4. Press the � or � button to select the language you and CareLink Professional software. Ascensia Diabetes Care is not responsible for any
efer. Press � to see moreDeutsch
choices. Press OK. OK prefer. Press � to see more choices. Press OK. erroneous results from the use of other software.
Español
For more information, contact Customer Service. Please see back cover for contact
information.
rify that the language youLanguage:
MAIN MENU
USING THE
selected is displayed. 5. Verify that the language you selected is displayed.

ess OK to confirm.
English
Press OK to confirm. Error Detection Displays
OK
he correct language is not displayed, press No. If the correct language is not displayed, press No. • An error screen will always have an “E” with a number in the lower left corner of
No the display.
Customer Service Wrong Strip Inserted
king to a Customer Service
This option
representative.
is to be usedThey
if you
willare speaking to a Customer Service representative. They will Repeat test with
rify certain settings. give
It is not
youfora code
use anythatother
enables
time.them to verify certain settings. It is not for use any other time. correct test strip.
mation. Please see back cover for contact information. E04
• If there is an error (hardware, software, testing errors) detected by your meter, your meter
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will beep twice.
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• You will see specific instructions to guide you. The first line of the error screen will tell you
the error. The next lines describe what you should do. When an error screen displays an
OK, press the button next to it to continue.
®
• If you do not resolve the problem, contact Customer Service. Please see back cover for
52 contact information. 53

Battery Status Rapid Charge
Battery Status Displays If the battery is low when you plug in your meter, it will Rapid Charge for about 1 minute.
attery symbol onThethebattery
Apply Blood
status screen
is displayed
and with a battery symbol on the Apply Blood screen and You can run a blood sugar test as soon as Rapid Charge is complete and you have
uch battery life is left.the Main Menu screen. It shows how much battery life is left. unplugged the meter.
MENU Do Not Test

Bolus Rapid Charge
screen displays full battery. OK This screen displays full battery.
Logbook
Trends
Setup
Normal Charging
MENU When Rapid Charge ends, normal charging is expected to last up to 2 hours when plugged
e battery is used, the battery symbol on the screen As the battery is used, the battery symbol on the screen
into a high-powered USB port. When the battery is fully charged, the test strip port light
ually shows less fill colour.Bolus
The colour of the battery
OK gradually shows less fill colour. The colour of the battery
Logbook turns off.
ns yellow when the battery is low and then red fill turns yellow when the battery is low and then red
your battery is almost outTrends
of charge. when your battery is almost out of charge.
Setup CAUTION: Please be aware that USB ports in some computers and self-powered USB
hubs can become much warmer than the room. If you wish to test immediately after
disconnecting from your computer, please use the USB cable to protect the meter from
Charge Soon exposure to heat created by the computer.
ies of low battery alerts tell you that
Battery low.the battery is A series of low battery alerts tell you that the battery is
nd to Charge Soon. low and to Charge Soon.
A40 NOTE: If the charging status displays “Low Power Charging,” your
CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter may be plugged into a low-powered USB port.
Please try a different USB port on your computer. Only connect to a computer
do not charge the battery,
Shutting Down
a display alerts you: If you do not charge the battery, a display alerts you:
Battery is dead. or a 5V charger approved by a certified body such as UL, TUV or CSA.
ting down, Battery is dead.” You must charge “Shutting down, Battery is dead.” You must charge
diately. A42 immediately. End of Meter Life/Battery Removal
NOTE: Carry out this process only when you no longer intend to use the meter. Meter
into the USB port of Plug
your the
computer.
meter into
Be sure
your your
wall charger or into the USB port of your computer. Be sure your will not be functional once opened to remove the battery.
hibernate or power save
computer
mode.is turned on and not in sleep, hibernate or power save mode.
harging and stops flashing
The test
andstrip
turns
port
offlight
when flashes during charging and stops flashing and turns off when To remove the battery for proper disposal, you will need
e meter and store in the
charging
walletisuntil
complete.
you arePlease
ready remove the meter and store in the wallet until you are ready to pry the upper and lower cases apart.
to test.
Battery Status
Rapid Charge
With a screwdriver, beginning near the strip port, insert
the tip of the screwdriver and twist to pry the case
Battery Charging
loose. Continue to do this down the side until the upper
l charger or computer, When
it starts
you to
plug
charge
your meter into your wall charger or computer, it starts to charge case comes apart.
the test strip port light
immediately.
flashes slowly.
While the battery charges, the test strip port light flashes slowly.
to display the charging Press the top Menu button at any time to display the charging status.
status.
A
Pry up rechargeable battery here (A).

Disconnect battery by pulling battery connector (B).
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Dispose of the meter and lithium polymer battery in accordance with your local/
country laws and regulations.
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od Sugar Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar Table 3 — System accuracy results for glucose concentrations between 2.0 mmol/L and
ults by being aware of
Youthecan
symptoms
better understand
of high or low
your test results by being aware of the symptoms of high or low 26.5 mmol/L
n symptoms are: blood sugar. Some of the most common symptoms are:
Within ±0.83 mmol/L or ±15% 600 of 600 (100%)
gh blood sugar Low blood sugar High blood sugar Acceptance criteria in ISO 15197: 2013 are that 95% of all differences in glucose values
Ketones (Ketoacidosis): Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
perglycaemia): (Hypoglycaemia): (Hyperglycaemia): (i.e., between reference method and meter) should be within ± 0.83 mmol/L for glucose
values less than 5.55 mmol/L, and within ± 15% for glucose values greater than or equal to
uent Urination ••Shakiness
Shortness of Breath • Frequent Urination • Shortness of Breath 5.55 mmol/L.
ssive Thirst ••Sweating
Nausea or Vomiting • Excessive Thirst • Nausea or Vomiting
ed Vision ••Fast
VeryHeartbeat
Dry Mouth • Blurred Vision • Very Dry Mouth User Accuracy
ased Fatigue • Blurred Vision • Increased Fatigue A study evaluating glucose values from fingertip capillary blood samples obtained by
er • Confusion • Hunger 218 lay persons showed the following results: 100% within ± 0.83 mmol/L of the medical
• Passing Out laboratory values at glucose concentrations below 5.55 mmol/L and 98.4% within ± 15% of
• Irritability the medical laboratory glucose concentrations at or above 5.55 mmol/L.
• Seizure Precision
• Extreme Hunger A repeatability study was conducted with the CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 blood glucose
• Dizziness monitoring system using 5 venous whole blood specimens with glucose levels from 2.2 to
18.5 mmol/L. Multiple replicates (n=300) were tested using multiple CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4
blood glucose meters and 3 lots of CONTOUR NEXT blood glucose test strips. The following
precision results were obtained.
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar
WARNING WARNING
Table 4 — System repeatability results for CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter using
se symptoms, test yourIf blood
you are
sugar.
experiencing
If your any of these symptoms, test your blood sugar. If your CONTOUR NEXT test strips
above 13.9 mmol/L, contact
test result
yourishealth
undercare
2.8 mmol/L or above 13.9 mmol/L, contact your health care
professional immediately. Mean, Pooled Standard 95% Confidence Interval of Coefficient of
mmol/L Deviation Standard Deviation, mmol/L Variation (%)
te list of symptoms, For
contact
additional
your health
information and a complete list of symptoms, contact your health 2.20 0.04 0.040 - 0.047 2.0
care professional. 4.48 0.06 0.053 - 0.063 1.3
Technical Information 6.79 0.09 0.082 - 0.097 1.3
Accuracy 11.36 0.16 0.143 - 0.170 1.4
cose monitoring system
The was
CONTOUR
tested®N
inEXT
100LINK
capillary
2.4 blood glucose monitoring system was tested in 100 capillary 18.34 0.25 0.232 - 0.274 1.4
XT test strips. Two replicates
blood samples
were tested
usingwith
600 each
CONTOUR®NEXT test strips. Two replicates were tested with each
r a total of 600 readings.
of 3 Results
lots of Cwere compared
ONTOUR NEXT test
to strips for a total of 600 readings. Results were compared to Intermediate precision (which includes variability across multiple days) was evaluated using
eable to the CDC hexokinase
the YSI® glucose
method.7analyzer,
The tables
which is traceable to the CDC hexokinase method.7 The tables 3 control solutions. With each of 3 lots of CONTOUR NEXT test strips, each control was
2 methods. below compare the performance of the 2 methods. tested once on each of 10 instruments on 10 separate days for a total of 300 readings.
Accuracy
Table
glucose concentration 1—
< 5.55 mmol/L
System accuracy results for glucose concentration < 5.55 mmol/L Table 5 — System intermediate precision results for CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter using
n ± 0.56 mmol/L Within
Within±±0.28
0.83mmol/L
mmol/L Within ± 0.56 mmol/L Within ± 0.83 mmol/L CONTOUR NEXT test strips
3 of 186 (98.4%) 160
186ofof186
186(86.0%)
(100%) 183 of 186 (98.4%) 186 of 186 (100%) Control Mean, Standard 95% Confidence Interval of Coefficient of
Level mmol/L Deviation Standard Deviation, mmol/L Variation (%)
Table
glucose concentration 2—
≥ 5.55 mmol/L
System accuracy results for glucose concentration ≥ 5.55 mmol/L
Low 2.57 0.041 0.038 - 0.045 1.6
Within ± 10% Within
Within ±± 5%
15% Within ± 10% Within ± 15%
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1 of 414 (99.3%) 307

414ofof414
414(74.2%)
(100%) 411 of 414 (99.3%) 414 of 414 (100%) Normal 7.23 0.114 0.105 - 0.124 1.6
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High 21.60 0.366 0.338 - 0.400 1.7
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Principles of the Procedure Service Information
ose test is based on The
measurement
CONTOUR®ofNEXT electrical
LINK 2.4 blood glucose test is based on measurement of electrical If you have a problem and none of the problem-solving messages on the meter help, contact
cose with the reagents current
on thecaused
electrode
by the
of the
reaction
strip. of the glucose with the reagents on the electrode of the strip. Customer Service. Please see back cover for contact information. We have trained specialists
f the test strip throughThe
capillary
blood action.
sampleGlucose
is drawnininto
thethe tip of the test strip through capillary action. Glucose in the to help you.
ogenase (FAD-GDH) and sample
a phenothiazine
reacts with FADderivative
glucoseas dehydrogenase (FAD-GDH) and a phenothiazine derivative as Important
ducing a current that ais mediator.
proportionalElectrons
to the glucose
are generated,
in producing a current that is proportional to the glucose in Speak to a Customer Service Representative before returning your meter for any reason.
lucose concentrationthe in the
sample.
sampleAfter
is displayed.
the reactionNotime, the glucose concentration in the sample is displayed. No He/she will give you the information needed to get your problem handled correctly
calculation is required. and efficiently.
Comparison Options Have your CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 blood glucose meter and CONTOUR®NEXT test strips
designed for use with The
capillary
CONTOUR
wholeNblood.
EXT LINK 2.4 system is designed for use with capillary whole blood. available when you phone. It would also be helpful to have a bottle of CONTOUR®NEXT control
t be done simultaneously
Comparison
with aliquots
to a laboratory
of the same
method must be done simultaneously with aliquots of the same solution suitable for your test strips nearby.
rop rapidly due to glycolysis
sample.(approximately
Note: Glucose5%-7%
concentrations drop rapidly due to glycolysis (approximately 5%-7%
per hour).8 Check List
This check list may be helpful when speaking with Customer Service:
Important Information 1. Locate the model number (A) and serial number (B) on the back of the meter.
und to comply with theThisIndustry
equipment
Canada hasStandard
been tested and found to comply with the Industry Canada Standard 2. Locate the test strips’ expiry date on the bottle.
uses and can radiateinradio
RSS-210.
frequency
This equipment
energy and,generates,
if uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if 3. Check the battery symbol on the screen. (See page 54, Battery Status.)
th the instructions, may
not cause
installed
harmful
and usedinterference
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
e is no guarantee that
to interference
radio communications.
will not occurHowever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
ent does cause harmfulin ainterference
particular installation.
to radio orIf this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
mined by turning thetelevision
equipment reception,
off and on,which
the can
userbe determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user B
A
erence by one or more is encouraged
of the following
to trymeasures:
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
enna. • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. XXXX
123456
SN
equipment and receiver.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Principles of the Procedure
Industry Canada Statement

gistration number only
Thesignifies
term “IC:”
thatbefore
the Industry
the certification/registration number only signifies that the Industry
et. Canada technical specifications were met.
Service Information
o conditions: Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
e, and 1) this device may not cause interference, and
nce, including interference
2) thisthat
device
maymust
cause
accept
undesired
any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
stions, please contactoperation
Customer of Service.
the device.
Please
If you
see
have questions, please contact Customer Service. Please see
back cover for contact information.
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Symbols Used System Specifications
t the product labeling The
for the
following
CONTOUR
symbols
®NEXTare
LINK
used
2.4throughout the product labeling for the CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 Test Sample: Capillary whole blood
ackaging and labeling,blood
and reagent
glucoseand
monitoring
control solution
system (meter packaging and labeling, and reagent and control solution
packaging and labeling). Test Result: Referenced to plasma/serum glucose
Sample Volume: 0.6 μL
Symbol Symbol
What It Means
What It Means Symbol What It Means Measuring Range: 1.1 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L
Countdown Time: 5 seconds
h) Control RangeUse
Normal
by date (last day of month) Control Range Normal
Memory: Stores most recent 1000 test results
Control RangeBatch
Low code Control Range Low Battery Type: Non-serviceable, 250mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.4V –
4.2V (5V input voltage)
45ºC
Control RangeTemperature
High limitations Control Range High Meter/Battery Life: 5 years
5ºC
Charging Current: 300 mA
30ºC
Do not reuse Consult instructions for use Do not reuse Strip Storage Temperature Range: 0ºC
30ºC
vice Sterilized using
In Vitro
irradiation
Diagnostic Medical Device Sterilized using irradiation Normal Control Storage Temperature Range: 9ºC
35
Control Solution Operating Temperature Range: 15
Shake 15 times
Catalogue number Shake 15 times 45ºC
Meter Operating Temperature Range:
5ºC
Recycle Packaging Meter Operating Humidity Range: 10%–93% RH

Caution Caution Dimensions: 97 mm wide x 31 mm high x 18 mm thick
Number of test strips included Weight: 43 grams
Sound Output: 45 to 80 dBA at a distance of 10 cm
What It Means Symbol What It Means Radio Transmitter Frequency: 2.4 GHz
in accordance with laws in your country.
Batteries
Contact
must your
be disposed of in accordance with laws in your country. Contact your Radio Transmitter Frequency: Maximum Radio Transmitter Power: 0 dBi EIRP
System Specifications
nformation on the relevant laws regarding
competent
disposal
localand
authority for information on the relevant laws regarding disposal and
recycling in your area. Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): The CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 meter complies
s contaminated and disposed of according
The meter toshould
local be treated as contaminated and disposed of according to local with the electromagnetic requirement specified in ISO 15197: 2013. Electromagnetic
disposed of with waste electronic equipment.
safety rules. It should not be disposed of with waste electronic equipment. emissions are low and unlikely to interfere with other nearby electronic equipment,
nor are emissions from nearby electronic equipment likely to interfere with the
Symbols Used
ical and electronic equipment. Do not

Thedispose
USB cable
in is waste electrical and electronic equipment. Do not dispose in CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter. The CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter meets the
to respect local regulations. household waste. Remember to respect local regulations. requirements of IEC 61000-4-2 for immunity to electrostatic discharge. Avoid use
of electronic devices in very dry environments, especially if synthetic materials are
r local waste disposalContact
authority
your
for health
medicalcare
waste
professional or local waste disposal authority for medical waste present. The CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter meets the requirements of IEC 61326-1
disposal guidelines. for radio frequency interference. To avoid radio frequency interference do not use the
CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter near electrical or electronic equipment that are sources
of electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the proper operation of the
meter.
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Caring for Your Meter For more information see:
FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses
test strips to excessiveCAUTION:
humidity, heat,
Avoidcold,
exposing meter and test strips to excessive humidity, heat, cold, Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication (2010).
dust, or dirt. http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
provided whenever possible.
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the second person. Do not allow cleaning solution to run into the meter through areas such as around the
buttons or the meter’s test strip or data ports.
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Replacement Parts
Items
• CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 user guide
• CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 quick reference guide
• USB extension cable
• USB cap
• Wall charger
• CONTOUR®NEXT test strips
• CONTOUR®NEXT control solution
• Lancing device
• Lancets
• Check the website www.diabetes.ascensia.com for any meter updates or
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• To order parts, contact Customer Service. Please see back cover for contact information.
References
1. Wickham NWR, et al. Unreliability of capillary blood glucose in peripheral vascular
disease. Practical Diabetes. 1986;3(2):100.
2. Atkin SH, et al. Fingerstick glucose determination in shock. Annals of Internal Medicine.
1991;114(12):1020-1024.
3. Desachy A, et al. Accuracy of bedside glucometry in critically ill patients: influence of
clinical characteristics and perfusion index. Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2008;83(4):400-

405.
4. American Diabetes Association. Standards of medical care in diabetes—2012.
Diabetes Care. 2012;35(Suppl 1):S11-63.
5. Canadian Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Guidelines Expert Committee.
Canadian Diabetes Association 2008 clinical practice guidelines for the prevention and
management of diabetes in Canada. Can J Diabetes. 2008;32(suppl 1):S30.
6. Cryer PE, Davis SN. Hypoglycemia. In: Kasper D, et al, editors. Harrison’s Principles of
Internal Medicine. 19th edition. New York, NY: McGraw Hill; 2015.
Supplies
http://accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx? bookid=1130&sectionid=79753191
7. Data on file, Ascensia Diabetes Care.
8. Burtis CA, Ashwood ER, editors. Tietz Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry. 5th edition.
Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Co; 2001;444.
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Manufacturer’s Warranty For warranty service: Purchaser must contact Ascensia Diabetes Care Customer
Service for assistance and/or instructions for obtaining service of this instrument. See
e original purchaserAscensia
that this instrument
Diabetes Care will warrants
be to the original purchaser that this instrument will be the back cover for contact information.
kmanship for 5 yearsfree from
from
thedefects
date ofinoriginal
materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of original
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found to be defective
Care with
shall,
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current version of the owner’s model.
Limitations
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exceptions and This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and
limitations:
nded for consumable 1. parts
A 90-day
and/or
warranty
accessories.
only will be extended for consumable parts and/or accessories.
ent due to defects in2.parts
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Index
Date .....................................................................
Accuracy .............................................................
45 56 Date ..................................................................... 45 Meter Care........................................................... 62 Strip Port Light ..................................................... 4
Format (Day.Month.Year)
Alerts or
................................................................... 11 Format (Day.Month.Year) or mg/dL (milligrams per decilitre) ............................. iii Strips .................................................................... 3
(Month/Day/Year) ................................................ 10
Battery .................................................................. 54 (Month/Day/Year) ................................................ 10 Underfilled Strip .................................................... 16
mmol/L (millimoles per litre) .................................. iii
Setting High/Low
: Connected Bloodto Pump
Sugar............................... 46
......................................... 22 Setting : Connected to Pump ............................... 46
MiniMed Insulin Pump ........................................... 4 Supplies/Replacement Parts ............................... 65
Setting: Not Connected to Pump ......................... 45 Setting: Not Connected to Pump ......................... 45
Alternative Site Testing (AST) .............................. 18 Symbols Used ..................................................... 60
Disconnect Pump From Meter ............................ 43 Disconnect Pump From Meter ............................ 43 Notes ................................................................... 30
Apply More Blood................................................ 16 Symptoms of High/Low
Endcap .................................................................. 3 Endcap .................................................................. 3 Adding to a Test Result ......................................... 30
Auto Connect Meter and Pump .......................... 33 Removing a Note .................................................. 30 Blood Sugar ...................................................... 56
Clear Endcap (for AST) ........................................... 3 Clear Endcap (for AST) ........................................... 3
Grey AutoLog/Meal
Endcap (for Fingertip Marking ........................................
Testing) ........................ 3 10 Grey Endcap (for Fingertip Testing) ........................ 3 On/Off: Meter ....................................................... 4 Synchronize Time and Date ................................ 45
Turning
Error Displays Off ............................................................
...................................................... 53 48 Error Displays ...................................................... 53 Precision .............................................................. 57 System Specifications ......................................... 61
Fingertip Turning
Testing On ............................................................ 47
.................................................. 15 Fingertip Testing .................................................. 15 Preset Bolus ........................................................ 27 Target Ranges...................................................... 12
Averages/Trends .................................................. 32
High and Low Alerts ............................................ 11 High and Low Alerts ............................................ 11 Pump Connection .............................................. 33 With AutoLog Off .................................................. 49
Battery .................................................................
Setting................................................................... 11
54
Setting................................................................... 11 With AutoLog On .................................................. 50
Auto Connect ........................................................ 33
Charge........................................................
When Testing ..................................................................
22 55 When Testing ........................................................ 22 Disconnect/Delete ................................................ 43 Technical Information ......................................... 56
Rapid Charge ........................................................ 55 Manual Connect ................................................... 38
High (or Low) Blood Sugar .................................. 22 High (or Low) Blood Sugar .................................. 22 Test Strip Port Light ............................................... 4
Removal ................................................................ 55 Viewing Connection .............................................. 43
Alerts ..................................................................... 11
Status Display ....................................................... 54 Alerts ..................................................................... 11 Test Strips ............................................................. 3
Symptoms............................................................. 56 Symptoms............................................................. 56 Pump Options ..................................................... 33
Block Mode ........................................................ 26 Testing ................................................................ 13
Initial Setup............................................................ 5 Initial Setup............................................................ 5 Auto Connect ........................................................ 33
Blood Drop .......................................................... 15 Manual Connect ................................................... 38 Alternative Site Testing (AST) ............................... 18
Lancing ............................................................... 13 Lancing ............................................................... 13 Fingertip Testing .................................................. 15
Obtaining for Alternative Reminders ........................................................... 28
Language............................................................... 6
Site Testing ......................................................... 18 Language............................................................... 6 Testing in the Dark ............................................... 22
Setting After Testing.............................................. 28 Testing with AutoLog Off ..................................... 16
Light (on Obtaining
Test Strip for Port)Fingertip Testing .............................
........................................ 4 15 Light (on Test Strip Port)........................................ 4 Setting from Setup Menu...................................... 43 Testing with AutoLog On ...................................... 17
Bolus
Link Meter and fromPump Setup Menu .....................................
.......................................... 33 31 Link Meter and Pump .......................................... 33 Turn Off ................................................................ 44 Testing Your Blood Sugar .................................... 13
Bolus from................................................
Logbook/Memory Test Result .......................................
31 25 Logbook/Memory ................................................ 31 Remote Bolus Off ............................................... 31 Time ..................................................................... 45
Adding Manual Bolus ........................................................
Entries (Notes) .......................................... 30 26 Adding Entries (Notes) .......................................... 30 Sample Volume ................................................... 61 Format (12 hour or 24 hour clock) ........................ 46
ReviewingPreset Bolus..........................................................
............................................................. 31 27 Reviewing ............................................................. 31 Setting: Connected to Pump ................................ 46
Scrolling/Selection Buttons ................................... 5
Buttons
Low (and High) .................................................................. 4 Low (and High) Setting: Not Connected to Pump ......................... 45
Send Options ...................................................... 10
OK ...........................................................................
Blood Sugar Results ........................................ 22 5 Blood Sugar Results ........................................ 22 Trends (Averages/Summaries) ............................. 32
Scrolling/Selection .................................................. 5 Change Setting ..................................................... 10
Low (or High) Blood Sugar Symptoms ................ 56 Low (or High) Blood Sugar Symptoms ................ 56 Sending Test Results to Pump.............................. 25 Viewing with AutoLog Off ..................................... 32
Top Menu ................................................................ 4 Viewing with AutoLog On ..................................... 32
Main Menu
Caring ...........................................................
for your Meter .......................................... 31 62 Main Menu........................................................... 31 Service Information ............................................. 59
Trends Range: Setting ........................................ 51
Bolus ..................................................................... 31 Bolus ..................................................................... 31 Setup Menu ......................................................... 33
Changing Alerts ................................................... 11 Turning Meter Off/On............................................. 4
Logbook ................................................................ 31 Logbook ................................................................ 31 AutoLog ................................................................ 47
SetupChanging Targets ................................................
.................................................................... 33 50 Setup .................................................................... 33 Customer Service ................................................. 52 Underfilled Strip................................................... 16
Trends ...................................................................
Cleaning and Disinfection.................................... 32 62 Trends ................................................................... 32 Date ...................................................................... 45 USB Extension Cable ............................................ iv
ManualConnecting
Bolus.......................................................
Meter and Pump .............................. 33 26 Manual Bolus....................................................... 26 High and Low Alerts ............................................. 51
Warranty .............................................................. 66
Manual Connect
Auto Connect ................................................. 38
........................................................ 33 Manual Connect ................................................. 38 Language .............................................................. 52
Pump Options ....................................................... 33 Website ................................................... Back cover
Manual Connect
Meal Markers/AutoLog ...................................................
........................................ 10 38 Meal Markers/AutoLog ........................................ 10
Reminders............................................................. 43 Wireless, Turning On/Off ..................................... 42
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................................................ 31 Memory/Logbook ................................................ 31 Sound ................................................................... 47
Control Solution .................................................... 23 Targets .................................................................. 49
Menu Button .......................................................... 4 Menu Button .......................................................... 4
Test Strip ................................................................ 3 Time ...................................................................... 45
Meter .....................................................................
Control Solution Testing ...................................... 4 23 Meter ..................................................................... 4
Trends Range ........................................................ 51
Disposal ................................................................ 55 Disposal ................................................................ 55
Customer Service ................................................ 52 Sound On/Off ...................................................... 47
Overview ................................................................. 4 Overview ................................................................. 4
Contact Number ..................................... Back cover
68 69


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Ascensia Diabetes Care Holdings AG
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4052 Basel, Switzerland
Customer service is available at:

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Ascensia, the Ascensia Diabetes Care logo, Clinilog,

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