CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 - System Specifications; Meter Cleaning and Disinfection

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TECHNICAL

& CARE

CAUTION: Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive humidity, heat, cold,

dust,or dirt.

Caring for Your Meter

• Store your meter in the carrying case provided wheneverpossible.

• Wash hands and dry well before handling to keep the meter and test strips free of

water, oils and othercontaminants.

• Keep blood, control solution, and cleaning fluid from entering the test strip port or USB plug.

• Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the electronics or causing other malfunctions.

• The USB cap of your C

ONTOUR

NEXT LINK 2.4 meter is designed to protect the USB plug.

Should you lose the cap, contact Customer Service for a replacement. Please see back

cover for contact information.

Cleaning and Disinfection

Your CONTOUR

NEXT LINK 2.4 meter should be cleaned and disinfected once a week.

For the meter, use only Clorox

Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium hypochlorite

(bleach), which has been proven to be safe to use with the C

ONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter

and lancing device.

Cleaning is the removal of visible dirt and debris, but does not reduce the risk for

transmission of infectious diseases. Your C

ONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 system should be

cleaned of dirt and debris once a week.

Disinfecting (if performed properly) reduces the risk of transmitting infectious diseases.

Your meter and lancing device should be disinfected once a week.

WARNING

Always wash your hands well with soap and water before and after testing

and handling the meter, lancing device, or test strips.

NOTE: If your meter is being operated by a second person who is providing testing

assistance to you, the meter and lancing device should be disinfected prior to use

by the second person.

Signs of Deterioration

The cleaning and disinfecting directions provided should not cause any damage or

degradation to the external case, buttons or display. Your CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter

has been tested for 260 cycles of cleaning and disinfection (one cycle per week for 5 years).

This device has been demonstrated to withstand 5 years of cleaning and disinfection

without damage. You should contact Customer Service for assistance if your device

malfunctions for any cause or if you notice any changes in the meter case or display.

Clorox Germicidal Wipes are available for purchase online at http://www.officedepot.com

or http://www.amazon.com or for more information call Ascensia Diabetes Care Customer

Service. Contact information for Customer Service is on the back cover.

For more information see:

“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person

Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010).

http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm

“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk

for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens” (2010).

http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html

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TECHNICAL

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System Specifications

Test Sample: Capillary whole blood

Test Result: Referenced to plasma/serum glucose

Sample Volume: 0.6 μL

Measuring Range: 20 mg/dL – 600 mg/dL

Countdown Time: 5 seconds

Memory: Stores most recent 1000 test results

Battery Type: Non-serviceable, 250mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery, 3.4V –

4.2V (5V input voltage)

Meter/Battery Life: 5 years

Charging Current: 300 mA

Strip Storage Temperature Range: 41ºF – 86ºF

Control Storage Temperature Range: 48ºF – 86ºF

Meter Operating Temperature Range: 41ºF – 113ºF

Control Solution Operating Temperature Range: 59°F–95°F.

Meter Operating Humidity Range: 10%–93% RH

Dimensions: 3.8 in wide x 2.1 in high x 0.7 in thick

Weight: 43 grams

Sound Output: 45 to 80 dBA at a distance of 3.9 in

Radio Frequency Communication: 2.4 GHz

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): The C

ONTOUR

NEXT LINK 2.4 meter complies

with the electromagnetic requirements specified in ISO 15197: 2013. Electromagnetic

emissions are low and unlikely to interfere with other nearby electronic equipment,

nor are emissions from nearby electronic equipment likely to interfere with the

ONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4. The CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter meets the requirements

of IEC 61326-2-6 for immunity to electrostatic discharge. It is advisable to avoid use

of electronic devices in very dry environments especially if synthetic materials are

present. The CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter meets the requirements of IEC 61326-1

for radio frequency interference. To avoid radio frequency interference do not use the

CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 meter near cellular or cordless telephones, walkie talkies,

garage door openers, radio transmitters or other electrical or electronic equipment

that are sources of electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the proper

operation ofthe meter.

System Specifications

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