Solving problems – Bayer HealthCare Ascensia Contour Blood Glucose Monitoring System User Manual
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Solving Problems…
If you see the letter “E” followed by a number, or if your
Meter beeps twice, an error has occurred. The following chart
gives you a list of possible errors and describes what they mean.
What You See
What it Means
What You Should Do
Low battery
Replace the batteries as soon as
possible.
E 1
Temperature out
Test only when the Meter tempera-
of range
ture is between 50°F and 104°F
(10°C and 40°C).
E 2
Test Strip underfill
Remove the Test Strip and repeat the
test with a new Test Strip.
E 3
Used Test Strip
Replace Test Strip with a new, unused
Test Strip. Wait until you see the
flashing blood drop before you add
blood sample.
E 4
Test Strip not
Remove the Test Strip and insert it
inserted correctly
properly. (See pg. 4.)
E 5 and above
All other errors
When you see the letter E followed
by a number that is not listed here,
remove Test Strip and retest with a
new Test Strip. If you continue to
experience difficulty, call our
Customer Service Department
(1-800-348-8100) for assistance.
The display
• Meter will turn off
• Insert new Test Strip to test, press
goes blank
after 3 minutes of
the M Button.
when the
inactivity. This fea-
meter is
ture prolongs your
turned on.
battery life OR
OR
• The battery may
• Replace the batteries if needed.
need to be replaced
LO
Test result is below
Repeat test. If LO appears again,
10 mg/dL (0.6 mmol/L)
contact your healthcare
professional (HCP) immediately.
CAUTION: Glucose levels below
50 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L) may indicate a
potentially serious medical condition.