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Meter and test strip problems – Bayer HealthCare Blood Glucose Meter MODEL Ascensia Elite User Manual

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Meter and Test Strip Problems

SECTION 6

E-1
E-2

display

E-4

Display goes blank
after Test, Code or
Check Strip is inserted
into the Meter.

The Function Number
displayed is different
from the number print-
ed on the Test Strip foil
packet or carton.

Check Strip test result
out-of-range.

Meter electronics failure.

1. Batteries are not installed

correctly.

2. Strip is not fully inserted

into the Meter.

3. Batteries are dead.
4. Too much time has passed

since inserting the strip and
the Meter has turned off.

1. Wrong Code Strip used.

2. Code Strip not inserted

properly.

1. Check Strip (Meter end)

dirty or damaged.

2. Meter electronics failure.

Immediately, contact the
Customer Service Dept.
1-800-348-8100.

The meter will no

longer function.

1. Install batteries correctly.

2. Insert Strip until tab is inside

Meter.

3. Replace with new batteries.
4. Remove and reinsert the strip.

1. Use correct Code Strip. Discard

incorrect one.

2. Reinsert Code Strip carefully,

but firmly.

1. Wipe Check Strip thoroughly

with clean dry tissue, and
retest.

2. Contact Customer Service

Department.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

SOLUTION