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WIRELESS BLOOD GLUCOSE

MONITORING SYSTEM

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USER GUIDE
USES BAYER’S CONTOUR® BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS

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 Indications for Use: Read your CONTOUR® LINK user guide, the MICROLET ®2 lancing
Important

Important
®
The CONTOUR LINK Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring device insert and all instructional materials provided in your
System is an over the counter (OTC) device utilized by meter kit before testing. Please follow all instructions for
persons with diabetes in home settings for the use and care exactly as described to help avoid inaccurate
measurement of glucose in whole blood, and is for results.
single-patient use only and should not be shared. The
CONTOUR LINK Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring Always wash your hands well with soap and water before
System is indicated for use with fresh capillary whole
blood samples drawn from the fingertip only. and after handling the meter, lancing device, or test strips.
CONTOUR test strips are intended for self-testing by
WARNING:
Important Safety Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

persons with diabetes for the quantitative measurement
of glucose in whole blood samples from 20 to 600 mg/dL. • The meter and lancing device are for single patient
The CONTOUR® LINK Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring use. Do not share them with anyone including other
System is intended to be used to transmit glucose values
to Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm ® Insulin Pumps or family members! Do not use on multiple patients!1, 2
Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm® REAL-Time Revel™ Insulin • All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and
Pumps through use of radio frequency communication. can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even
The CONTOUR LINK Wireless Blood Glucose Monitoring after you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
System is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening
for diabetes mellitus and is not intended for use on For complete instructions on cleaning and disinfecting
neonates. your meter and lancing device, please see page 16.
Important Safety Instructions
The MICROLET®2 lancing device included in this kit is not IMPORTANT: Examine product for missing, damaged, or
intended for use on multiple patients by health care broken parts. If the test strip bottle is open inside a new
professionals. box of strips, do not use those strips. Contact Bayer
Neither the CONTOUR® LINK meter nor the MICROLET®2 Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100
lancing device or lancets should be used with more than (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) for replacement
one person due to the risk of infection. The meter and parts.
lancing device are for single patient use. Do not share
them with anyone including other family members. Do For more information see:
not use on multiple patients.
“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on
After first use, all parts of the CONTOUR® LINK kit are More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
considered contaminated with body fluids (blood) and Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010)
could potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after [Link]
you have performed the recommended cleaning and [Link]
disinfection process.
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More
Used test strips and lancets are possible biohazards and
must be disposed of properly. than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
Pathogens” (2010)
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 Table of Contents Important Federal Communications Commission
Important

Important
Important

Important FCC Information ..............................................................IV (FCC) Information

Your Testing Tools .............................................................................2 When the Send option on the CONTOUR® LINK
Your Meter Display............................................................................3
meter is set to ON:
Your Meter Features..........................................................................4
Important Things to Know ................................................................5 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
First Things First: Talking to Your Compatible Medtronic Device........... 6 Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Before You Begin ..............................................................................7 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired

Important Safety Instructions

Getting Ready to Test ........................................................................8
operation.
Testing

Getting the Blood Drop...................................................................10

Fingertip Testing .....................................................................10 Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly
Testing Your Blood ..........................................................................11 approved by the party responsible for compliance could
Turning off the Send option for a Single Test Result .........................13 void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Cleaning and Disinfection ...............................................................16
Control Solution Testing ..................................................................21 This portable transmitter with its antenna complies
with FCC / IC RF exposure limits for general
population / uncontrolled exposure.
FCC Statement
Options

Setting Your Options .......................................................................24

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
Setting the Send Option, Time, Date, and Sound ....................24
Setting the Markers and Test Reminder Alarm ........................27 the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
Setting the Test Reminder Alarm Time ....................................27 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
Using the Markers and Test Reminder Alarm ...................................28 reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
Viewing Stored Results....................................................................34 residential installation. This equipment generates uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
Help

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful

Error Codes and Symbols ................................................................36 interference to radio or television reception, which can be
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose........................................39
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Changing the Batteries ...................................................................40 - Increase the separation between the equipment and
Caring for the System .....................................................................41 receiver.
- If you need help, please contact the Bayer Diabetes
Extras

Transferring Results to a Computer .................................................42

Technical Information ......................................................................43 Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100
Specifications ..................................................................................45 (available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Warranty ........................................................................................46
Service and Supplies........................................................................48 Need Help ? Bayer Diabetes Care: 1-800-348-8100
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 Thank you for choosing Bayer's CONTOUR® LINK wireless blood Additional Materials
Important

Important
glucose monitoring system! We are proud to be your partner in • C ONTOUR ® Test Strips — Use for blood glucose or control
helping you manage your diabetes. The CONTOUR® LINK meter does solution testing. Supplied in a handy bottle with an easy-to-
much more than test your blood glucose — it automatically sends open flip-top lid.
your blood glucose result to compatible* designated Medtronic • M ICROLET ®2 Lancing Device — Use for fingertip puncture
partner devices using a wireless, radio frequency transmission. with Bayer's MICROLET lancet.
Your CONTOUR ® L INK Meter: • BATTERIES—Use two 3-volt (DL2032 or CR2032) lithium batter-
ies. Replace when necessary.
Your Meter Display
The picture below shows all the symbols that will appear on your meter
Your Testing Tools

Your Meter Display

Display display. When the meter is off, press and continue holding the  or 
button. All segments will be displayed and remain on while holding
the button down for 10 seconds. Repeat as needed to compare your
Memory meter to the display shown below.
Up/Down Button
While all characters are displayed, it is most important
Scroll Buttons (On/Off,
to verify that is fully displayed. If it is not, see Error
Memory
Recall, Codes and Symbols (page 37). This may affect the way you
Test Strip Port Enter) see your results.
Your CONTOUR ® Test Strip: or
Top area on Indicates will appear if
Gray Electrode End: the display Send option Indicates beeper the meter is in
Sample Tip: The end of the test presenting is turned on. is turned on. 12 hour setup.
The end of the strip that is inserted date and time.
test strip where into the test strip port Displays the
date format.
the blood is on the meter with the
pulled in. gray end facing up. Indicates an
alarm has
Your MICROLET ®2 Lancing Device: Results are
been set.
Cocking End displayed
along with the
Center area on preset units
Release Button the display that shows of measure.
Pre-meal either your test result The 7 appears
result marker. or any error codes. when viewing
Lancet Holder
the number of
results over the
Lancet Control result marker. past 7 days.
Protective Post-meal
Cap result marker.
Indicates the meter is Average.
Adjustable Endcap ready to test.
(FINGERTIPS)
Identifies Indicates the
* For information on compatible Medtronic devices, contact Medtronic a test result Indicates it is too cold batteries are low
CustomerNeed Help
Service at?1-800-646-4633.
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 Your Meter Features Important Things to Know
Important

Important
Programmed: Your CONTOUR® LINK meter has been pre- Your CONTOUR® LINK blood glucose meter is specific for
set at the factory with the standard date and time. To glucose and has been referenced to plasma/serum
change these settings or to use advanced meter features, values. Methods calibrated to plasma/serum can be 9%
such as meal markers, read through the Options section to 15% higher than the results of whole blood glucose
of your User Guide.
assay methods.
Easy: The CONTOUR LINK blood glucose monitoring system is
all about simplicity. You will notice its uncomplicated approach Always keep the test strips in the original bottle.
Your Meter Features

Important Things to Know

the first time you see it. Simple things like the use of three Tightly close the bottle immediately after removing
large buttons and a clear display are sure to make this your a test strip. The bottle is specially designed to
favorite meter right from the start. provide a dry environment for the test strips.
Automatic: You no longer have to worry about coding your Extended exposure to room humidity from leaving
meter or marking a control test result. The CONTOUR LINK the bottle open or not storing the test strips in the
meter does it automatically. It will even tell you when a test original bottle will damage your test strips.
strip is under-filled.
Avoid excessive “milking” of your finger when forming a
Makes Sense: You will find features asked for by customers drop of blood and test immediately after forming the
just like you. Practical features like a fast test time, a very blood drop.
small blood sample size, and a simple testing procedure
(No Coding TM technology!) make the CONTOUR LINK meter DO NOT use a test strip that appears damaged or
your meter. has been used. Test strips are for single use only.
Convenient: Your CONTOUR LINK meter takes up about as IMPORTANT NOTE: Your meter has been preset and
much room in your pocket or bag as your key ring. The locked to display results in mg/dL (milligrams of glucose
meter’s small size, sleek design, and ease of use allow you per deciliter). Test results in mg/dL will never have a
to take it everywhere. You will be likely to test more often, decimal point. In some countries, the meters are preset
which can mean better control of your diabetes. to display units in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per
“Talks” to Your Compatible Medtronic Device: Your liter). Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point.
CONTOUR LINK meter has the ability to automatically send Check your display to ensure that results are being displayed
your glucose result directly to your compatible Medtronic in the expected units; if they are not, contact Bayer Diabetes
MiniMed Paradigm® Insulin Pump or Medtronic MiniMed Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 (available 24
Paradigm® REAL-Time Revel™ Insulin Pump. This eliminates hours a day, 7 days a week).
the need to manually enter your blood glucose result
into the insulin pump’s Bolus Wizard® Calculator, which Example: or
calculates an estimated bolus to support your food intake or
to correct a high blood glucose. Your CONTOUR LINK meter IMPORTANT: When a low battery warning displays on
can also send your fingertip blood glucose result directly the meter, replace the battery as soon as possible to
to your compatible MiniMed Paradigm® REAL-Time Revel™ avoid a test result not being stored in the meter
System, eliminating the need to manually enter the result memory.
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 First Things First: Talking to Your Compatible Before You Begin
Important

Important
Medtronic Device
1. Have all the materials you will need ready before you
Your CONTOUR® LINK meter is already set with the Send option begin testing. This includes your CONTOUR® LINK meter,
turned on. (To turn the option off, see page 24.) Every time the the CONTOUR® test strips, and the MICROLET®2 lancing
meter displays a new blood glucose test result, the result is device with MICROLET® lancets. You may also need CONTOUR
automatically sent to your compatible Medtronic device. control solution to run a quality control check.
However, your Medtronic device will only accept the glu-
cose result if the Meter Option in your device’s Utilities 2. Read your User Guide and all instructional materials
Talking to Your Compatible Medtronic Device

Before You Begin

Menu is set to On and you have programmed the device with provided in your meter kit before testing.
the meter’s ID (serial) number. Up to three different meter 3. Let the meter and test strips adjust to the temperature
ID numbers, can be accepted. See your Medtronic device of the location where you are testing. Whenever the
addendum that is included in your device box. meter is moved from one location to another, allow 20
1. Program your meter ID number into your compatible minutes for the meter to adjust to the temperature of
Medtronic device. The ID number is the serial number that new location before performing a blood glucose
found on the left side of the back label of your meter. It test.
is a 6-digit numeric or alphanumeric number (0–9, A–F); 4. It is important not to use the test strips or control
for example, 120462 or B12B3C. See the User Guide solution if the expiration date printed on the bottle
for your Medtronic device for complete information on label and carton has passed or if it has been six months
this step. (180 days) since you first opened the control solution
2. Set your meter to the same time and date as your Medtronic bottle. It will help to write the six month discard date
device (see page 25 in this User Guide). on the label in the area provided when you first open
the control solution.
The Medtronic device can receive a glucose result only if
you have entered your meter’s ID number into the device. 5. Before testing, always wash your hands with warm
Conversely, no one else’s insulin pump can receive your soapy water and dry them well.
glucose result, unless your meter ID number has been entered WARNING:
into that device. The meter uses a wireless signal to send the
• The meter and lancing device are for single patient
blood glucose result to the Medtronic device. However, the use. Do not share them with anyone including other
Send option must be set to ON (see page 24) and the meter family members! Do not use on multiple patients!1, 2
and Medtronic device must be within 4 feet of each other. • All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and
If you are not using the link functionality on your Medtronic can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even
device, you may want to turn the Send option off to save after you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
battery power. For complete instructions on cleaning and disinfecting
your meter and lancing device, please see page 16.
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 Getting Ready to Test:
Read the insert for the M ICROLET ®2 lancing device for Replace the device endcap.
complete instructions.
Remove a test strip from the
Before testing, always wash your hands with warm soapy bottle. Tightly close the
water and dry them well. bottle lid immediately after
you have removed the test
Remove the endcap from strip.
Testing

Testing
the M ICROLET 2 lancing
device. NOTE: Check the expiration date. Make sure the test strip
does not appear torn or damaged.
Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you
have removed the test strip. Excess moisture could
damage the test strip.
Rotate (do not remove) the
Getting Ready to Test

Getting Ready to Test

protective cap on a lancet
¼ turn.
Hold the test strip with the gray
end facing up.
Insert the lancet firmly until it Insert the gray end into the test
comes to a full stop. This will strip port on the meter. No need
“cock” the device. to enter a code!
NOTE: You can also pull and Check battery status. If bat-
release the cocking end to tery shows low, see page 41.
“cock” the device.

Twist off the lancet cap. Be The meter will turn on. A test
sure to save it for disposing strip with a flashing blood drop
of the used lancet. will appear, letting you know
the meter is ready to test, and
the Send arrow ( ) will show
that the meter is set to send
the result to your compatible
Medtronic device.
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 Getting the Blood Drop: Testing Your Blood:
Fingertip Testing — Immediately touch the
The depth of the puncture tip of the test strip to
depends upon the adjustable the drop of blood. The
endcap setting you choose blood is pulled into the test
and the amount of pressure ap- strip through the tip.
plied to the puncture site. You
Shallow Deep should determine which combi-
Puncture Puncture
Testing

Testing
nation works best.

Do not press the tip

against the skin or
place the blood on
Getting the Blood Drop

Testing Your Blood

Press the endcap firmly against top of the test strip.
the puncture site and press the Hold the tip of the test
blue release button. strip in the blood drop until
the meter beeps.
After the beep, you will see the
meter count down the five
seconds until the test is
Wait a few seconds. Stroke your complete and your result is
hand and finger towards the displayed.
puncture site to form a drop of
WARNING:
blood. Do not squeeze around
the puncture site. • The meter and lancing device are for single patient
use. Do not share them with anyone including other
Test immediately after you family members! Do not use on multiple patients!1, 2
have formed a blood drop. • All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and
can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even
after you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
For complete instructions on cleaning and disinfecting
your meter and lancing device, please see page 16.
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 Stopping a Result While it is Being Sent

Your test result will If you want to stop the transmission of a result (if it has
begin flashing to not been accepted by the Medtronic device in 5 seconds),
indicate that it is press M. The transmission will be cancelled. Be aware
being sent to your that the result cannot be resent later.
Medtronic device. It Turning off the Send option for a Single Test Result
will continue to If you do NOT want to send a blood test result to your
flash for at least 5 Medtronic device, you can turn off the Send option for a
Testing

Testing
seconds (up to 60 single test. You may want to do this if you do not want
seconds), until the to create a wireless signal (for example, if you have been
meter receives a message from the Medtronic device that asked to turn off all electronic devices on an aircraft).
the result has been received. If your result does not flash, 1. Insert a test strip into the
check to be sure the Send option is turned on (see page 24). meter to turn the meter
The test result will also be automatically stored in the on. Before you begin
your test, press and hold
Testing Your Blood

Turning off the Send option for

a Single Test Result
meter memory.
the  or  key until “ ” is
displayed. The displayed
If you have set your meter to use the special marker next to the date will
options (see page 28), the markers must be selected disappear, indicating that the
while the result is still being displayed, before Send option is temporarily
removing the strip or turning the meter off. turned off.
NOTES: 2. Test your blood as usual.
1. A result of “LO” or “HI” will not be sent to the The result will not flash,
indicating that it is not
Medtronic device, even when the Send option is
being sent.
on. Results of 10-19 mg/dL will be sent to the
Medtronic device; however the device will ignore 3. When you turn the meter
these results (they will not be displayed). on to perform another
test, the Send option will
2. Important: Always check the display on your Medtronic again be on (the will be
device to ensure that the glucose result shown agrees displayed).
with the meter display.
3. Do not attempt to insert a new test strip until the display
stops flashing. Doing so will cause the transmission to
be stopped.
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 Test results Removing the used lancet:
In one hand, hold the lancing
Expected Values: Blood sugar values will vary device with your thumb on the
depending on food intake, medication dosages, health, grip indent, with your other
stress, or activity. Non diabetic expected values are 75 hand, hold the gray endcap
to 110 mg/dL fasting.3 You should consult with your dial as shown, and gently snap
health care professional for glucose values specific to off the endcap.
your needs.
Testing

Testing
WARNING: Place the round protective lan-
• Test your blood again if your test result is below cet cap on a flat surface with
50 mg/dL, above 250 mg/dL, or if you see “LO” or the Bayer logo facing down.
“HI” on the meter display. If your glucose level is With the used lancet still in the
still below 50 mg/dL, above 250 mg/dL, or shows lancing device, push the lan-
as “LO” or “HI”, call your physician or health care cet needle completely into the
Testing Your Blood

Testing Your Blood

professional immediately. middle of the exposed side of
the cap.
• Do not change your medication based on
CONTOUR® LINK blood glucose results without the
advice of your physician or health care professional.
While (a) pressing the blue re-
lease button, (b) pull the blue
To turn your meter off, cocking handle, and the lancet
simply remove the test will drop into the container you
strip. Carefully dispose of have selected.
the used test strip in
an appropriate waste Dispose of the used lancet
container. (The meter carefully to prevent injury or
will automatically turn contamination to others.
off after three minutes Do not reuse lancets. Use a new
if you do not remove the MICROLET® lancet each time you
test strip.) test.
NOTE: If the glucose result is still being sent to your
Medtronic device, the meter will not turn off until the IMPORTANT: Always wash your hands well with soap
transmission is complete. and water before and after handling the meter, lancing
device or test strips.
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 Cleaning and Disinfection Clorox® Germicidal Wipes are available for purchase online at
[Link] or [Link]
Your C ONTOUR ® L INK system should be cleaned and or for more information call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer
disinfected once a week. Use only Clorox® Germicidal Service at 1-800-348-8100 (available 24 hours a day, 7
Wipes containing 0.55% sodium hypochlorite (bleach), days a week).
which has been proven to be safe to use with the For more information see:
CONTOUR® LINK meter and MICROLET®2 lancing device.
Cleaning is the removal of visible dirt and debris, but does “FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices
not reduce the risk for transmission of infectious diseases. on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Your CONTOUR® LINK wireless blood glucose monitoring Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010)
Testing

Testing
[Link]
system should be cleaned of dirt and debris once a week.
AlertsandNotices/[Link]
Disinfecting (if performed properly) reduces the risk of
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More
transmitting infectious diseases. Your meter and lancing
than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
device should be disinfected once a week. Pathogens” (2010)
[Link]
WARNING: [Link]
• Always wash your hands well with soap and water
Cleaning and Disinfection

Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Meter

Cleaning Your Meter
before and after testing and handling the meter,
lancing device, or test strips. Supplies Needed for Cleaning:
• Clorox® Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
NOTE: If your meter is being operated by a second person hypochlorite (bleach)
who is providing testing assistance to you, the meter and • Paper towels
lancing device should be disinfected prior to use by the 1. Carefully clean the meter with Clorox® Germicidal Wipes
second person. until all soil is removed. Do not allow cleaning solution
The cleaning and disinfecting directions provided will not to run into the meter through areas such as around the
cause any damage or degradation to the external case, buttons or the meter’s test strip or data ports.
buttons or display. 2. Dry as necessary with a clean paper towel.
Your CONTOUR LINK meter and MICROLET 2 lancing device Disinfecting Your Meter
have been tested for 260 cycles of cleaning and
disinfection (one cycle per week for 5 years). These devices Supplies Needed for Disinfecting:
have been demonstrated to withstand 5 years of cleaning • Clorox® Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
and disinfection without damage. You should call Bayer hypochlorite (bleach)
Diabetes Care Customer Service for assistance if your • Paper towels
device malfunctions for any cause or if you notice any • Timing device
changes in the meter case or display. 1. Before disinfecting, clean the meter as described above
in CLEANING YOUR METER.
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 Disinfecting Your Meter (cont’d) Cleaning Your Lancing Device
Supplies Needed for Cleaning:
FOR PROPER DISINFECTION, YOU MUST KEEP
ALL METER SURFACES WET FOR 60 SECONDS. • Clorox® Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
Using a new Clorox® Germicidal Wipe, carefully wipe all • Paper towels
outer surfaces of your meter until wet. Do not allow 1. Clean the MICROLET ®2 lancing device with Clorox®
cleaning solution to run into the meter through areas such Germicidal Wipes until all soil is removed.
as around the buttons or the meter’s test strip or data
2. Dry as necessary with a clean paper towel.
Testing

Testing
ports.

Data Port Disinfecting Your Lancing Device

Supplies Needed for Disinfecting:
• Clorox® Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
Disinfecting Your Meter

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Your Lancing Device
• Timing device
Buttons Test Strip Port
1. Before disinfecting, clean the lancing device as described
above in CLEANING YOUR LANCING DEVICE.
2. Remove the endcap and lancet, if present.

Test Strip Port

2. Dry all meter surfaces and test strip port using a clean
paper towel if needed.

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 Disinfecting Your Lancing Device (cont’d) Control Solution Testing:

FOR PROPER DISINFECTION, YOU MUST KEEP Use only Bayer’s CONTOUR® control solutions (Normal,
ALL ENDCAP SURFACES WET FOR 60 SECONDS. Low, or High) with your CONTOUR meter. Using any-
thing other than CONTOUR control solution could present
incorrect results.
3. Using a new Clorox® Germicidal Wipe, carefully wipe all
external and internal surfaces of the endcap until wet. Run a control test:
• When using your meter for the first time;
• When you open a new vial of test strips;
Testing

Testing
• If you think your meter may not be working
properly; or
• If you have repeated unexpected blood glucose
results.
Remove a test strip from the bottle.

Control Solution Testing

Disinfecting Your Lancing Device

FOR PROPER DISINFECTION, YOU MUST KEEP Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you
ALL LANCING DEVICE SURFACES WET FOR have removed the test strip. Excess moisture could
60 SECONDS. damage the test strip.

NOTE: Check the expiration and discard date. Make sure

4. Use Clorox® Germicidal Wipes to disinfect all exposed the test strip does not appear torn or damaged.
surfaces of your lancing device until wet.
Hold the test strip with the gray end facing up.

Insert the gray end into the test

strip port on the meter.

5. Dry all lancing device surfaces and endcap with a clean

paper towel if needed.

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 The meter will turn on. A test The meter will automatically
strip with a flashing blood drop recognize and mark ( ) the
will appear, letting you know control result for you.
the meter is ready to test.
NOTE: The does not indicate
the control test result is within
the specified range.
Testing

Testing
Gently rock the control bottle before opening to ensure it Compare your control test result with
is mixed well. Squeeze a small drop of control solution on a the Normal Control Range printed on
clean nonabsorbent surface (such as a piece of wax paper). the test strip bottle label or on the
Do not apply the control solution to your finger nor bottom of the test strip box.
directly to the test strip from the bottle. Recap the
bottle immediately. NOTE: Low and High control

Control Solution Testing

range values can be found
Control Solution Testing

Immediately touch the on the bottom of the test

tip of the test strip to strip box.
t h e d ro p o f c o n t ro l
solution. The solution is If your control test result is out of range, do not
pulled into the test strip use your meter for blood glucose testing until
through the tip. you resolve the issue. See “What You Should Do”
on page 38.
Hold the test strip in
the drop until the meter
To turn your meter off, simply
beeps.
remove the test strip. The result
After the beep, you will see will automatically be marked with
the meter count down five a and stored in the meter
s e c o n d s until the test is memory. Control results will not
complete and your control test be included in your 14 day
result is displayed. blood glucose average or in the
7 day total. They are also not
sent to your Medtronic device
(the result does not flash).
Carefully dispose of the used test strip.
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 Setting Your Options: Setting the Time:
You can set your meter to display The time will now appear on the
different options. display. The number in the hour
position will be flashing. Press  or
To get into the Setup mode, press
 until you reach the correct time.
and hold M for three seconds. A
complete display will briefly ap- Press M to set.
pear, then the Send option will
be displayed. The number in the minute position
NOTE: You can exit the Setup mode will now flash. Press  or  until
at any time by pressing and holding you reach the correct minute.
M for 3 seconds. All selections you
Press M to set.
have made up to that point will
be saved.
The AM or PM will now flash.
Press  or  to choose AM
Options

Options
Setting the Send Option: or PM.
The Send arrow ( ) will be displayed Press M to set.
at the top of the display and the
word “ ” will be flashing. Setting the Date:
This option controls whether you The date will now appear on the dis-
want to send your test results to play. The year will be flashing. Press
Setting the Send Option

Setting the Time, Date,

and Sound
your Medtronic device.  or  to reach the current year.

Press  or  to choose whether Press M to set.

to turn the Send option on or
off. (If you are not using the link The month will now flash. Press 
functionality on your Medtronic or  to reach the current month.
device, you may want to turn the
Press M to set.
Send option off to save battery
power.)
The day will now flash. Press  or
Press M to set.
 to set the day.
Press M to set.
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 Setting the Sound: Setting the Markers and Test
Reminder Alarm:
The flashing bell symbol will now
You will now see three markers
appear on the display, along with
displayed on your meter, along
the word “ .” with the word “ .”
This option controls whether you Your CONTOUR® LINK meter can give
want to hear the “beeps” during you the option of marking your test
testing. results by turning this option on.
Press  or  to choose whether (See pages 28–33 to learn how
to turn the buzzer on or off. (You to use these options!)
will hear a beep when you switch
Press  or  to turn the marker
to the screen.)
option on or off.
Press M to set. Press M to set.

Setting the 12 or 24 Hour Clock: Setting the Test Reminder Alarm Time:
Options

Options
12H will now flash on the display. You can now select the timing for
Press  or  to choose the 12H or the alarm to sound. The default set-
24H setting. ting is 2.0 hours ( ); this can be
changed to 1.0, 1.5 or 2.5 hours.
This option lets you set the meter
to display the time as a 12 hour Press  or  to change the alarm
setting with AM and PM or as a time.
and Sound
Setting the Time, Date,

Setting the Markers

and Test Reminder Alarm
24 hour display (military time). Press M to set.
Press M to set.
You have now completed the setup
Setting the Month and Day of your meter!
format:
The final display will remain on for
m/d will now flash on the display. 3 seconds, showing all the options
Press  or  to choose how you you have chosen.
want the date to appear (month/
If you ever want to change the
day or [Link]).
options you have chosen, simply
Press M to set. go back to page 24 and follow the
Setup instructions.
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 Using the Markers and If you do not want to mark the test result:
Test Reminder Alarm:
Press M or remove the used test strip to automatically save
If you have set your meter the test result in the meter memory.
with the marker option OR
on (see page 27), your
meter will display three Press  or  until all three markers disappear from the
markers next to your display. Press M and remove the used test strip.
blood glucose test result. Dispose of the used test strip and lancet properly to prevent
(If the Send option is on, injury or contamination to others.
the markers will not be If you want to mark the test result:
displayed until after the
result has been sent to Press  or  to move to the
the Medtronic device and marker you want to set. You
the display stops flashing.) will know when you have
chosen a marker when you
Be sure to leave the used see the box around it flashing
Options

Options
test strip in the meter on the display.
until you have finished Press M to set.
marking the results.
If you mark a result with the ,
the will appear with a box
flashing around it.

Pre-meal = Marks a test result that was taken before This allows you to set an alarm
Test Reminder Alarm
Using the Markers and

Using the Markers and

Test Reminder Alarm
a meal. that will go off in 2 hours (or
whatever time you have selected
Post-meal = Marks a test result that was taken after in the Setup mode), to remind
a meal. you to run a post-meal test.
If you want to set the alarm,
Logbook = Marks any result as being unique or
press M.
different in some way and for which you may want
to make notes in your Clinilog® logbook. Seeing If you do not want to set
a result with this symbol next to it in the memory the alarm, press  or . The
will help remind you that there is more information will disappear showing
recorded about this test result. an empty flashing box.
Press M to set.
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 Test Reminder Alarm:
When the alarm sounds, For example: An alarm has been set. You decide to re-
the meter will auto- test before that alarm goes off. If you mark the new test
matically turn on, the result with a pre-meal marker ( ) and set a new alarm
alarm will sound, and ( ), the old alarm setting will be ignored and only the new
the display will show the setting will sound in 2 hours (or in the time you selected in
pre-meal test result you the Setup mode).
marked when you set the
alarm. Pressing any but-
ton will silence the alarm.
To Cancel a Test Reminder Alarm:
You can now run another test by placing a test strip in the
Press M to enter the
test strip port and following the testing instructions
meter memory. The 14
(page 8).
day average will appear
When you have completed this along with the .
test and the result is shown on
Options

Options
Press M again and a box
the display, you may want to
will appear and flash
mark this test with the symbol
around the .
to identify this test result as your
post-meal result.
Press  or . The empty box ( ) will now indicate the
alarm has been turned off.
Test Reminder Alarm
Using the Markers and

Using the Markers and

Test Reminder Alarm
Press M to set.

If you do not want to run another test immediately after the

alarm sounds, press any button to turn your meter off.
The meter will only set one alarm. It will remember the last
alarm set. Any previous alarm setting will be lost.

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 TO MARK RESULTS YOU WILL SEE TO SET YOU WILL SEE WHAT IT MEANS

Result is marked as a
Pre-Meal
Press M pre-meal test. You can
Press  or  now set an alarm.
(ON)

Alarm Alarm is set to go off after a

Options

Options
Press  or  Press M set amount of time to remind
you to run a post-meal test.
(ON)

Post-Meal Result is marked as a

Press  or  Press M post-meal test.
(ON)
Test Reminder Alarm
Using the Markers and

Using the Markers and

Test Reminder Alarm
Logbook Result is marked in memory
Press M as unique. You should note
Press  or 
this in your Logbook.
(ON)

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 Using the Memory: Press  to review previous
results.
With the meter off, press the M Previous results: Results will be
button on the meter to view stored shown starting with the most
test results. recent. Each result will show the
The 14 day average will appear date and time the test was taken,
on the display with the average for as well as any symbols you chose
test results taken over the last 14 to mark the test result.
days. If you have set an alarm that You can press  or  to scroll
has not sounded yet, you will also forward or backward through
see a symbol. the results. You can press and
release the button to view stored
Number of results: The number results one at a time or you can
of results included in the average hold it to move through results
is shown at the top of the display. continuously.
Your control results are not included
Options

Options
in this 14 day average. When appears on the
display, you have viewed all of the
results in the memory.
Press  to view the 7 day total. The meter will hold 480 results in
7 day total: Your meter will display the memory. When the maximum
the total number of results taken is reached, the oldest test result
Viewing Stored Results

during the last seven days. will be removed as a new test

Viewing Stored Results

is completed and saved to the
memory.
Press M to turn the meter off, or
High and low results: At the top of it will automatically turn off after
the display you will see the number three minutes.
of high results (above 180 mg/dL)
and low results (below 72 mg/dL)
during that seven day period.

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 Error Codes and Symbols:
If you do not resolve the problem, contact Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100
WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
(will remain Low batteries. Replace the batteries as soon as E 10 Invalid date or See Setup instructions (page 25)
on the display) possible to avoid the risk of a test time. to set the date and time on
result not being stored in your meter. your meter. If you continue to
Call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer have problems, contact Bayer
Service at 1-800-348-8100 for free Diabetes Care Customer Service:
replacement batteries. 1-800-348-8100.
(will flash for Dead batteries. Replace the batteries immediately E 11 Abnormal result. Remove the test strip and retest
10 seconds to avoid the risk of a test result using a new test strip. Carefully

Error Codes and Symbols

Error Codes and Symbols

then the meter not being stored in your meter. follow testing instructions in your
will turn off) User Guide.
E1 Temperature out Move to an area that is within If you continue to have problems,
of range. the operating range for the meter contact Bayer Diabetes Care
(41°F – 113°F). Let the meter adjust Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100.
to this temperature for twenty The meter has Turn the Send option off (see
E 15
minutes before testing. detected an error page 24), then retest using a
E2 The test strip has Remove the test strip and retest and cannot send new test strip. (You can then
not filled with using a new test strip. the result to your manually enter your result into
enough blood for Medtronic device. your Medtronic device.)
an accurate test. Then contact Bayer Diabetes
The meter is de- Remove the test strip and retest Care Customer Service. (You can
E3 still use your meter for testing,
tecting a used test using a new test strip. Wait until
strip or blood was you see the flashing blood drop but results cannot be sent to
applied before the on the display before adding the your Medtronic device.)
meter was ready. blood sample. HI Test result is above • Wash your hands and the test
600 mg/dL. site. Repeat the test using a
E4 Test strip is not Remove and reinsert the test strip new test strip.
inserted correctly. properly (see page 9). • If your result is still “HI,”
Help

Help
contact your physician or
health care professional
immediately.

E5 E9 Potential software Remove the test strip and retest WARNING: Glucose levels above 250 mg/dL may indicate
or hardware issue. using a new test strip. If you a potentially serious medical condition.
E6 E 12 continue to have problems,
contact Bayer Diabetes Care LO Test result is • Repeat the test using a new
E8 E 13 below 10 mg/dL.
Customer Service. test strip.
• If your result is still “LO,” contact
E7 Wrong test strip. Remove the test strip and retest your physician or health care
using a CONTOUR® test strip. professional immediately.

WARNING: Glucose levels below 50 mg/dL may indicate

a potentially serious medical condition.
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 If you do not resolve the problem, contact Bayer Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose
Diabetes Care Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) You can better understand your test results by being aware

Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose

WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose; this will also
Test result con- The Medtronic • Be sure the Medtronic device
help you decide what to do if your results seem unusual.
tinues to flash device did not is located within 4 feet of
for 60 seconds, acknowledge receipt the CONTOUR® LINK meter.
Some of the most common symptoms are:*
then stops. of the test result • Check that the Medtronic
within 60 seconds. device is set to accept
Low blood glucose High blood glucose
meter results and the meter (Hypoglycemia): (Hyperglycemia):
ID has been programmed
into the device. • shakiness • frequent urination
Error Codes and Symbols

• Check the Medtronic device • sweating • excessive thirst

display to determine if the
glucose result has been • fast heartbeat • blurred vision
received by the device. If it • blurred vision • increased fatigue
has not, you can enter the
test result manually. • confusion • hunger
If you continue to have prob- • passing out
lems, contact Bayer Diabetes
Care Customer Service. • seizure
• extreme hunger
Control test • Test strip or control • Check all expiration dates
result is out-of- solution is past the and discard dates. Do not • irritability
range (too high expiration date or is use expired testing materials. • dizziness
or too low). past the discard date. • Make sure you are using
• Test strip is deter- CONTOUR® control solution.
iorated due to heat • Gently rock the control Ketones (Ketoacidosis):
or exposure to bottle to ensure the control
moisture. solution is mixed well. • shortness of breath
• Control solution is • Run another control test. • nausea or vomiting
not at room temp- • If result is still out of range,
erature or may not retest with a new test strip • very dry mouth
be mixed well. and new control solution.
Help

Help
• Incorrect control • If result is still out of range,
solution was used. call Bayer Diabetes Care *For additional information and a complete list of symptoms,
Customer Service.
contact your health care professional or refer to the website
Some display Possible meter Compare meter display for the American Diabetes Association: [Link]
segments do not electronics failure. with the illustration on
appear when the page 3. If the display is
meter initially not correct, contact Bayer
turns on. Diabetes Care Customer
Service.
Results are This may affect Contact Bayer Diabetes Care
not displayed in the way you see Customer Service.
expected units of your results.
measure mg/dL.

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 Changing the Batteries:

WARNING: When a low battery warning displays on the Slide the battery cover back into
meter, replace the battery as soon as possible to avoid a place, lining up with the open slots,
test result not being stored in the meter memory. and close firmly.

Batteries should be replaced

when the meter continually WARNING: Keep batteries away from children.
displays or the meter briefly Lithium batteries are poisonous. If swallowed,
flashes and then turns off (See immediately contact your physician or poison control
Error Codes and Symbols, center. Discard batteries according to your local
page 36). environmental regulations.
Turn off your meter before chang-
ing your batteries. Bayer offers the Free Batteries for Life program.
Press firmly on the battery cover When your batteries are low, please call
and slide in the direction of the 1-800-348-8100 (available 24 hours a day,
arrow. 7 days a week) for your free batteries.
NOTE: If you put the new
Changing the Batteries

Caring for the System:

Caring for the System

batteries in the meter within
5 minutes of taking the old • When a low battery warning displays on the meter,
ones out, all your settings and replace the battery as soon as possible to avoid a test
results will be saved. If you take result not being stored in the meter memory.
more than 5 minutes, you will • Store the meter in the carrying case provided whenever
need to reset the date and time possible.
although your other settings
• Wash your hands and dry thoroughly before handling
and results will be saved.
to keep the meter and test strips free of oils and other
Remove the old batteries by contaminants.
pressing the top of the battery
• Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the elec-
which will raise the bottom of the
battery up. tronics or causing other malfunctions.
Place new batteries under the • Avoid exposing the meter and test strips to excessive
prongs and into the battery humidity, heat, cold, dust, or dirt.
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compartment with the “+” side up. Please see page 16 for details on cleaning and disinfecting
(Battery part numbers are DL2032 your meter.
or CR2032.)
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 Technical Information:
For complete instructions on disinfecting and cleaning
your meter and lancing device, please see page 16. Accuracy
WARNING: Do not allow solution to run down into the Diabetes experts have suggested that glucose meters should
test strip port or around the buttons. Doing so may agree within 15 mg/dL of a laboratory method when the
cause a malfunction. glucose concentration is lower than 75 mg/dL, and within
20% of a laboratory method when the glucose concentration
is 75 mg/dL or higher. The chart below displays how often
Transferring Results to a Computer: the CONTOUR® LINK meter achieves this goal. The chart is
You can easily transfer test results based on a study done on 100 patients to see how well the
from the CONTOUR® LINK meter CONTOUR LINK compared to laboratory results.
to a computer that includes the For glucose results lower than 75 mg/dL, the
98.7%
Bayer's GLUCOFACTS® DELUXE percent (and number) of meter results that
(75/76)
Transferring Results to a Computer

Diabetes Management match the laboratory method within 15 mg/dL :

Software or Medtronic For glucose results at 75 mg/dL or higher, the
98.5%
CareLink® Therapy Management percent (and number) of meter results that
(319/324)
match the laboratory method within 20%:
Software. The results can then be
Note: When meter results are compared to the laboratory results, results
summarized into easy-to-read reports that you can share below 75 mg/dL are compared in mg/dL.
with your physician. A Bayer data cable is required to use
Precision

Technical Information
this feature.
To assess precision under repeatability conditions, venous
IMPORTANT: The CONTOUR LINK meter has not been human blood samples were pooled and adjusted to a
hematocrit of 40%. Blood was collected in tubes using
tested for use with any diabetes management
sodium heparin as the anticoagulant. The glucose levels of
software other than Bayer's G LUCOFACTS ® D ELUXE
the test solutions were prepared either by allowing samples
diabetes management software or CareLink ® to age to a final concentration or by using the aqueous
software. Bayer is not responsible for any erroneous 20% glucose solution to adjust the final test concentration.
results from the use of other software. Five glucose levels were evaluated.
For each of 3 lots of sensors, ten CONTOUR LINK instruments
For more information, call our Bayer Diabetes Care were tested with ten replicates. In total three hundred
Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 (available 24 replicates were used for each blood glucose level. The
hours a day, 7 days a week), or visit our website at mean blood glucose levels, pooled standard deviations and
[Link]/us. %CVs were calculated and are presented here.
For CareLink information, visit [Link]. Glucose Level (mg/dL) 45 80 130 194 317
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NOTE: If the cable is connected to the data port (even if the Pooled SD 1.6 2.5 4.0 4.8 8.5
cable is not connected to a PC), results will NOT be sent to
%CV 3.5 3.2 3.1 2.5 2.7
the Medtronic device.
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 Specifications:
To assess intermediate measurement precision, the Test Sample: Whole blood
performance of ten CONTOUR® LINK meters was evaluated
with three lots of sensors. The evaluation was performed
Test Result: Referenced to plasma/serum glucose
by three operators who utilized three liquid control glucose Sample Volume: 0.6 µL
levels under normal conditions of use over the course of 10
Measuring Range: 20- 600 mg/dL
days. In total, three hundred sensors were used for each
glucose level. The Grand Mean, pooled standard deviation Measuring Time: 5 seconds
and pooled %CV for each glucose level were calculated
Memory Feature: Stores most recent 480 test
and are presented here.
results
Glucose Level Glucose" Level Pooled SD Pooled CV (%)
(mg/dL) (mg/dL) Radio Frequency: 916.5 MHz
Low (30-50) 39.9 0.8 1.9 Battery Type: Two 3-volt lithium batteries
Normal (96-144) 123.6 2.1 1.7 (DL2032 or CR2032)
High (280-420) 360.7 6.6 1.8 Battery Life:
Send option off: About 1000 tests (1 yr.
average use).
Send option on: About 244 tests (2 months at
Technical Information

4 transmitted results per day).

Meter Life: 5 years
Operating Temperature Range: 41°F–113°F

Specifications
Humidity: 10–93% RH
Altitude: Up to 11,000 feet does not significantly
affect results.
Dimensions: 77 mm (H) x 57 mm (W) x 23 mm (T)
Weight: 1.85 ounces
Alarm: “Beeps” whenever a test strip is inserted into
or removed from the meter, when the test strip is filled
with blood or control solution, and when a test result
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appears in the display. Two beeps will sound for an
error. Twenty beeps will sound when a programmed
alarm goes off.
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 Warranty:
Manufacturer’s Warranty: Bayer HealthCare warrants other than CONTOUR® test strips or when the CONTOUR
to the original purchaser that this instrument will be free test strip is altered or modified in any manner.
from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from
5. Bayer HealthCare makes no warranty of the performance
the date of original purchase (except as noted below). Dur-
of the C ONTOUR ® LINK meter or test results when used
ing the stated 5-year period, Bayer HealthCare shall, at no
with any control solution other than C ONTOUR control
charge, replace a unit found to be defective with an equiva-
solution.
lent or current version of the owner’s model.
BAYER HEALTHCARE MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY
Limitations of Warranty: This warranty is subject to the
FOR THIS PRODUCT. THE OPTION OF REPLACEMENT, DESCRIBED
following exceptions and limitations:
ABOVE, IS BAYER HEALTHCARE’S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER
1. A 90-day warranty only will be extended for consumable THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL BAYER BE LIABLE FOR
parts and/or accessories. INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF
2. This warranty is limited to replacement due to defects BAYER HEALTHCARE HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
in parts or workmanship. Bayer HealthCare shall not be OF SUCH DAMAGES.
required to replace any units which malfunction or are Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation
damaged due to abuse, accidents, alteration, misuse, of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
neglect, maintenance by someone other than Bayer limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty
HealthCare, or failure to operate the instrument in gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
accordance with instructions. Further, Bayer HealthCare rights which vary from state to state.
assumes no liability for malfunction or damage to
For warranty service: Purchaser must contact the
Bayer HealthCare instruments caused by the use of
Customer Service Department of Bayer Diabetes Care, by
reagents other than reagents (i.e., CONTOUR® test strips)
calling toll free 1-800-348-8100 (available 24 hours a day, 7
Warranty

Warranty
manufactured or recommended by Bayer HealthCare.
days a week), for assistance and/or instructions for obtaining
3. Bayer HealthCare reserves the right to make changes service of this instrument.
in design of this instrument without obligation to
incorporate such changes into previously manufactured
instruments.
4. Bayer HealthCare has no knowledge of the performance
of the CONTOUR® LINK blood glucose meter when used
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therefore makes no warranty of the performance of
the CONTOUR LINK meter when used with any test strips
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 Service Information: Supplies:

If you have a problem and none of the problem-solving When calling or writing for supplies, be sure to include the
steps in the User Guide help, call Bayer Diabetes Care number with the name of the replacement part or accessory
Customer Service. We have trained specialists to help you. item.
Important:
Speak with Bayer Diabetes Care Customer Service before Replacement Parts
returning your meter for any reason. He/she will give Part
you the information needed to get your problem Number* Item
handled correctly and efficiently.
40030030 3-volt Lithium Battery (DL2032 or CR2032) — 2
Have your C ONTOUR ® L INK blood glucose meter and (Free Batteries for Life program. Call 1-800-348-8100
CONTOUR® test strips available when you phone. It would [available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week].)
also be helpful to have a bottle of C ONTOUR control 84378888 CONTOUR ® LINK User Guide
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* Part numbers are subject to change without notice

REFERENCES
Service and Supplies

Service and Supplies

1
“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices
on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010)
[Link]
[Link]
2
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One
Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens” (2010)
[Link]
3
Longo DL, et al: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th
edition. 2011: 3003.
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