NOVA Biomedical 512 BD LOGIC (Crusader) User Manual paradigm 01 IFU
NOVA Biomedical Corporation BD LOGIC (Crusader) paradigm 01 IFU
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Thank you for choosing the Paradigm LinkTM Blood Glucose Monitor.
This Owner’s Guide contains important information on the monitor
and how it works. Please read it carefully before using your new monitor.
The Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor is designed to be convenient
and easy to use. It gives accurate results in just 5 seconds using a very small
blood sample. This small blood sample allows you to use a thinner lancet
because not as much blood is needed to do a blood sugar test. BD offers
the thinnest lancet available with its BD Ultra-FineTM 33 Lancet, resulting
in less pain. In addition, the new Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor
has memory that stores your blood sugar test results and has optional features,
such as insulin recording and mealtime averaging, to help you and your
healthcare professional manage your diabetes care. Additionally, the Paradigm
Link™ is specifically designed to automatically transfer blood glucose readings
to an insulin pump. With the use of the USB cable, all information from your
insulin pump can be downloaded and set from software.
Helping people with diabetes live healthy lives has been BD’s goal for
over 75 years. The Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor is intended to
provide the comfort and convenience you need in managing your diabetes.
Before you get started, it is important to complete the Warranty Registration
Card included in your Kit and mail it back to BD. Doing this will help us
better serve your needs.
If you have any questions about your monitor, please call BD Consumer
Services toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the US at 1.888.BDCARES
(1.888.232.2737)* or visit our website at www.bddiabetes.com.
* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
Welcome
•Before you begin using your new Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose
Monitor, please read all of the instructions provided in this Owner’s
Guide.
•Use the monitor only if the protective seal on the box containing your
Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor is unbroken.
•Perform all quality control checks recommended in your Owner’s Guide.
•Consult with your diabetes healthcare professional and follow his
or her guidance for your blood glucose monitoring routine.
•These recommendations apply to all blood glucose monitors and
are supported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators
(AADE), the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the US Food and
Drug Administration (FDA), and the Advanced Medical Technology
Association (AdvaMed).
For the Blood Glucose Meter with RF turned on:
This device complies with the United States Federal Communications
Commission and international standards for Electromagnetic
Compatibility regarding its use.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesirable operation.
Your Paradigm LinkTM
Blood Glucose Monitor
•Is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use).
•Should only be used with BD™ Test Strips and BD™ Control Solution.
•Should be used for testing glucose (sugar) and only with fresh capillary
whole blood samples.
•Should not be used to diagnose diabetes or to test newborns.
•Should not be stored in the refrigerator or in the car.
CAUTION:
The Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor contains
small parts. Keep the monitor out of reach of small children and pets.
Important
Information
!
These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against
excessive radio frequency interference and prevent undesirable operation
of the device from unwanted electromagnetic interference. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
This device has been tested and found to comply with the regulations
governing such devices in your area. For the specific regulation and test
results for your area, please contact your local BD representative.
This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. If the device does cause
interference to radio or television reception, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the Blood Glucose Meter
-Increase the separation between the Blood Glucose Meter and the
device that is receiving/emitting interference
-If you have questions, please contact BD
How to Use Your Monitor’s Basic Memory Functions
What Are the Basic Memory Functions?................................................... 30
Memory ............................................................................................. 30
14-Day Average ................................................................................. 30
Reviewing Your Basic Memory Functions................................................. 31
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional
Memory Functions
.............................................................................. 33
What Are the Optional Memory Functions?............................................. 34
Insulin Recording .............................................................................. 34
7-Day Average ................................................................................... 34
Time-Specific Averages....................................................................... 35
Marking............................................................................................. 38
Setting the Optional Memory Functions ................................................... 40
Labeling Your Insulin Types.......................................................................44
Recording Your Insulin Doses....................................................................45
Marking a Blood Glucose Test.................................................................. 47
Marking an Insulin Dose ...........................................................................48
Reviewing Your Optional Memory Functions........................................... 50
Summary: How to Review Your
Basic and Optional Memory Functions
................................... 54
Additional Information
Display Messages and Troubleshooting Guide .......................................... 55
Caring for Your Monitor .......................................................................... 61
Storing and Cleaning ......................................................................... 61
Battery............................................................................................... 61
Healthcare Precautions and Limitations.................................................... 64
Conditions That May Affect Results......................................................... 65
3-Year Warranty ....................................................................................... 65
Specifications ............................................................................................ 66
How to Contact Us................................................................................... 67
Getting to Know Your Paradigm Link™
Blood Glucose Monitor
Monitor Components ..................................................................................2
Kit Contents.................................................................................................3
Monitor Display ..........................................................................................4
Test Strips ....................................................................................................5
Lancet Device...............................................................................................7
Getting Started
Setting the Time, Date, and Beeper ............................................................. 8
How to Set the Time, Date, and Beeper .............................................. 9
Coding Your Monitor ............................................................................... 12
Why Coding Your Monitor Before Testing Is Necessary.................... 12
How to Code Your Monitor .............................................................. 13
Running a Check Strip Test ......................................................................14
Why You May Need to Run a Check Strip Test................................. 14
How to Run a Check Strip Test......................................................... 14
Running a Control Solution Test................................................................16
Why Running a Control Solution Test Is Important.......................... 16
How to Run a Control Solution Test................................................. 18
How to Test Your Blood Glucose
Preparing the Lancet Device...................................................................... 23
Inserting the BD™ Test Strip .................................................................... 25
Getting and Applying a Blood Sample to the BD™ Test Strip .................. 26
Understanding Your Test Result................................................................ 28
Table of
Contents
Kit Contents
Getting to Know
Your Paradigm LinkTM
Blood Glucose Monitor
Getting to Know Your Paradigm LinkTM Blood Glucose Monitor • 3
2•
Getting to Know Your Paradigm LinkTM Blood Glucose Monitor
Monitor Components
Monitor
Display
Mode
Button
Test Strip Slot
and Data Port *
Insulin Recording
Button
Arrow Buttons
Left arrow moves backward;
right arrow moves forward
* Accepts a cable to download stored data to a personal computer.
Quick
Reference
Guide
Check
Strip
BD™ Lancet
Device
Monitor
(Battery installed)
Owner’s
Guide
Logbook
BD Ultra-Fine™ 33
Lancet
Control
Solution
Warranty Card
Vial of 10
Test Strips
High/Low
Blood Sugar
Reference Card
Getting Started Poster
BD Logic
BD Logic
Blood Glucose Monitor
Owner's Guide
™
Quick Reference Guide
BD Logic
BD Logic
Blood Glucose Monitor
Important:
Please read your Owner’s Guide
for complete information
before testing your
blood glucose.
™
1
Getting Started
Prepare the
lancet device
Arming
Knob
Depth Setting
Body
Tri gg er
Button
Depth Penetration Dial
(1 = shallow to 6 = deep)
BD Logic
BD Logic
Blood Glucose Monitor
Logbook
™
2
1
USB Cable
Mem.
Avg.
mg/dL
mmol/L
AM
PM
A.
B.
Beep Symbol
Beeper is preset to ON
Battery
Appears when
battery should be
replaced
Test Results
Display Area
Blood Drop
Appears when monitor
is ready for you to apply
sample to test strip
Units
Refers to units of
measurement for
blood glucose
Mem.
Appears when
viewing a test result
or insulin dose
stored in memory
Avg.
Appears when viewing
averages (7-day, 14-day,
or Time-Specific)
Symbols for Optional Memory Functions That Require Setup
A. Time-Specific Averages Symbol
B. Marking Symbol
Appears when viewing a marked blood glucose test or marked insulin dose.
C. U Symbol
Appears when units of insulin are entered.
D. Insulin Symbol
Appears when recording or reviewing insulin delivery.
Month
Day
Hour
Minutes
U
C.
D.
When you turn the Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor on,
the “all segments” display appears briefly. This tells you that all
the display segments are working properly.
Test StripsMonitor Display
Getting to Know Your Paradigm LinkTM Blood Glucose Monitor • 5
4•Getting to Know Your Paradigm LinkTM Blood Glucose Monitor
Edge to Apply
Blood Drop
End to Insert
Into Monitor
BD™ Test Strips are designed for use with your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor or BD Latitude
TM
Diabetes Management System
only. Use each test strip only once, then discard. Do not reapply blood
to the test strip.
Test Strips:
•Require a very small blood volume (0.3 µL).
•Automatically draw blood into the test area of the strip.
•Can be handled with clean, dry hands without affecting
glucose readings.
Not actual size. Scale is relative.
0.3 µL4 µL10 µL2 µL1 µL
New BD™ Test
Strip Requires
Other Test Strips Require
CAUTION:
The test strip vial contains small parts. Keep the test strip
vial away from children and pets.
Important BD™ Test Strip Information
•Use only BD™ Test Strips when testing.
•Remove the test strip from the vial only when ready to test.
•Store test strips at room temperature below 86°F (30°C).
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
•Test strips should be stored only in original vial.
•Keep vial cap closed tightly after each use.
•Do not use the test strip if the expiration date has passed,
for this may cause inaccurate results.
•Test strips should only be stored for 3 months after opening
the vial. When first opening a new vial of test strips, count
forward 3 months and write that date on vial. Discard any
remaining test strips after the date you have written on the vial.
•Do not tamper with test strip.
6•Getting to Know Your Paradigm LinkTM Blood Glucose Monitor
Arming
Knob
Depth Penetration Dial
(1 = shallow to 6 = deep)
Body
Trigger
Button
Cap
Depth Setting
Lancet Device
The diagram below shows the components of the BD™ Lancet Device.
Getting to Know Your Paradigm LinkTM Blood Glucose Monitor • 7
1. Begin Setup:
Press and continue to hold the
Mode button until you hear a short
beep and see the flashing hour displayed.
Release the Mode button.
2. Set Hour:
Press the right or left arrow
button until the correct hour (with
AM
or
PM
) appears.
3. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance to
set the minutes.
4. Set Minutes:
Press the right or left arrow
button until the correct minutes appear.
5. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance to
set the year.
Getting Started • 9
HOW TO SET THE TIME, DATE, AND BEEPER
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
AM
Flashing Hour
Display
PM
Set Hour
(Example)
Set Minutes
(Example)
Getting Started
Having the correct time and date of each blood glucose test result and
insulin dose helps you and your healthcare professional track changes
in your therapy. It is important to set the correct time and date so you
have records of when you test and deliver insulin. If you do not set the
time and date, all blood glucose monitoring results and insulin doses
will be marked and will not be included in averages.
Your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor offers a beeper function
that is preset to “ .” This tells you when enough blood is applied to
the test strip, when a test is completed, and prompts you through other
steps in using your monitor.
8•Getting Started
Setting the Time,
Date, and Beeper
NOTE:
Remember to adjust time and date settings as needed to
match the local time or daylight savings time and after you replace
the battery.
(Continued on next page.)
PM
Set Beeper
(Example)
End of Setup
(Example)
Getting Started • 11
NOTE:
Instructions in this guide assume the beeper is set to
“.” If you have set the beeper to “ ,” you will not hear the
beep as described throughout the guide.
12. Set Beeper:
Beeper is preset to “ .” Press the
right or left arrow button to
select the beeper setting (ON or OFF).
13. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance
to the end of setup.
14. End Setup:
The display shows your set time
and date. Setup is complete.
15. Return to Setup:
Press the Mode button briefly to
return to start of setup. The flashing
hour that you set is displayed.
16. Turn Off Monitor:
Press and hold the Mode button
until the monitor turns off, OR the
monitor will turn off automatically after
1 minute.
Set Year
(Example)
Set Month
(Example)
Set Day
(Example)
6. Set Year:
Press the right or left arrow
button until the correct year appears.
7. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance
to set the month.
8. Set Month:
Press the right or left arrow
button until the correct month appears.
9. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance
to set the day.
10. Set Day:
Press the right or left arrow
button until the correct day appears.
11. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance to
set the beeper. A long beep will sound.
10 • Getting Started
PM
1. Insert a BD™ Test Strip into the test strip
slot. The monitor turns on and briefly
displays the “All Segments” display.
2. While the flashing code number appears
on the display, code the monitor to match
the test strip being used. Press the right
or left arrow button (within 3 seconds)
to match the code printed on the test
strip vial.
When you first use your monitor, the
display shows “– – –.” This means the
monitor is not coded and needs to be
coded.
Getting Started • 13
HOW TO CODE YOUR MONITOR
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
NOTE:
If your monitor advances to the blinking blood drop
before you coded your monitor to match the test strips being used, take
out the test strip from the test strip slot and reinsert to start again.
Insert Test Strip
12 • Getting Started
WHY CODING YOUR MONITOR BEFORE
TESTING IS NECESSARY
Your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor must be manually
“coded” to match the vial of test strips you will be using in order
to provide accurate blood glucose test results.
Coding Your Monitor
IMPORTANT:
If the code number on the display does not match the
code number on the test strip vial, the test results may not be accurate.
You should code your monitor:
•When you first receive your new monitor,
before you test your blood glucose.
•If the monitor display shows flashing
“– – –” as pictured.
•Before using each new box of
test strips.
Code the
Monitor
(Continued on next page.)
3. When the codes match, press the
Mode button. A blinking blood drop
shows that the monitor is ready for you
to test. To run a control solution test,
refer to page 16. To run a blood glucose
test, refer to page 23.
To turn off the monitor, remove and
discard the used test strip. The monitor
turns off automatically.
Getting Started • 15
14 • Getting Started
The check strip, provided with your monitor,
is used to be sure that the blood glucose monitor
is working properly. The check strip is similar to
a test strip, but it does not need either control
solution or a blood sample.
It Is Recommended That You Run A Check Strip Test When:
•Results of your control solution test fall outside
the range indicated on the test strip vial or you
feel the monitor is not working properly.
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
1. Insert the check strip into the test strip slot.
The monitor turns on.
2. The display indicates whether the
monitor passed (“ x””) or failed
(“ x ”) the check strip test.
If the check strip test failed, remove the
check strip. Repeat step 1, making sure
the check strip is inserted right side up
as shown.
If the check strip test fails again, call
BD Consumer Services toll-free, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, in the US at
1.888.BDCARES (1.888.232.2737).*
3. Remove the check strip.
Store the check strip for future use.
IMPORTANT:
You should not perform a blood glucose test if the
monitor fails the check strip test.
* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
Running a
Check Strip Test
WHY YOU MAY NEED TO RUN A CHECK STRIP TEST
HOW TO RUN A CHECK STRIP TEST
Finish Coding
Check Strip
Insert
Check Strip
Passed
Failed
Getting Started • 17
16 • Getting Started
CAUTION:
The BD™ Control Solution range printed on the
test strip vial is for control solution only. It is used to test the
performance of the monitor and test strip. It is not a recommended
range for your blood glucose level.
Important Control
Solution Information
•Use only the BD™ Control Solution for the test.
•Check the expiration date on the control solution vial.
Do not use the control solution if the expiration date has
passed.
•Store only for 3 months after first opening. When you open a
new vial of control solution, count forward 3 months and write
that date on the label of the control solution vial. Discard any
remaining solution after the date you have written on the vial.
•Store the control solution tightly closed at room temperature
below 86°F (30°C). Do not refrigerate or freeze.
•Shake control solution well before using.
The control solution test confirms that your monitor and test strips are
working correctly. A control solution test is similar to a blood glucose test,
except you use BD™ Control Solution and not a blood sample
.
You Should Run a Control Solution Test:
•Before using your monitor for the first time and at least once
a week thereafter.
•Each time you open a new box of BD™ Test Strips.
•If you leave the test strip vial cap open.
•If you drop your monitor.
•If your results do not match the way you feel, or you think
your results are higher or lower than expected.
•To check the performance of the monitor and test strips.
Running a Control
Solution Test
WHY RUNNING A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST
IS IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT:
It is important to mark a control solution
test so the test result does not appear to be one of your blood glucose
test results. Also, this will disable meter from sending result to insulin
pump.
3. A blinking blood drop tells you that
the monitor is ready for the next step.
4. Mark as a control solution test by
pressing the right or left arrow
button until a “” appears.
Getting Started • 19
Blinking
Blood Drop
Mark as Control
Solution Test
1. Insert a BD™ Test Strip into the test strip
slot. The monitor turns on and displays
the code number.
2. Match the code number on the display
with the code on the test strip vial.
If the codes match, you are ready to
begin testing.
If the codes do not match, review
“Coding Your Monitor” (refer to
page 12).
18 • Getting Started
HOW TO RUN A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
(Continued on next page.)
Insert Test Strip
Match Codes
(Example)
7. The display counts down from
5 seconds as the monitor performs
the test.
8. When the test is finished, a long
beep sounds and the monitor
displays the result.
9. Compare the result on the display with
the range printed on the test strip vial.
If the result falls within the range, your
monitor and test strips are working
correctly.
10. Remove and discard the used test strip.
The monitor turns off automatically.
Getting Started • 21
Test Countdown
Test Result
(Example)
5. Shake the control solution vial and
discard a drop before use. Squeeze a drop
of control solution onto a clean, hard,
dry surface.
6. While holding the monitor, touch the
edge of the inserted test strip to the drop
of control solution. A short beep sounds
and the monitor begins to count down
from 5 to 1.
20 • Getting Started
Correct Incorrect
Squeeze Drop of
Control Solution
Touch Edge of
Test Strip to
Control Solution
Range
80-120
mg/dL
mg/dL
(Example)
How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 23
How to Test Your
Blood Glucose
Preparing the Lancet Device
Before testing, wash your hands with soap and warm water.
Dry thoroughly.
22 • Getting Started
Out-of-range results may be caused by the following:
•You may not be doing the test properly. Retest and follow the
instructions carefully.
•The Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor may not be coded
properly to match the test strips being used.
•The control solution may have expired or have been contaminated.
Check the expiration date on the control solution vial. Control
solution is good for only 3 months after opening. Make sure the
control solution vial is closed when not in use.
•The test strip may have expired. Check the expiration date on the
test strip vial.
•The test strip may have been damaged. This can be caused by
extreme temperatures or by leaving the test strip vial cap open.
Retest using a new test strip.
•The Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor may not be working
properly.
NOTE:
If the control solution test result is outside the range
(is either higher or lower), your monitor and test strip may not be
working as a system. Repeat the test using a new test strip.
Do not use the monitor until test results fall within the appropriate
range. If the problem continues, call BD Consumer Services toll-free,
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in the US at 1.888.BDCARES
(1.888.232.2737)* for help.
* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
1. Unscrew the cap from the
BD™ Lancet Device.
2. Select the penetration depth by turning
the cap dial from 1 (shallow) to 6 (deep).
Unscrew Cap
Select Penetration
Depth
Skin Type Suggested Setting
Soft 1 - 2
Average 3 - 4
Callused 5 - 6
(Continued on next page.)
5. Screw the cap back onto the lancet
device.
6. Pull out the arming knob as far as it will
go and then release it. The lancet device is
now armed.
Screw Cap Back On
How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 25
24 • How to Test Your Blood Glucose
Inserting the BD™ Test Strip
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
1. Insert a BD™ Test Strip into the test strip
slot. The monitor turns on and briefly
displays “All Segments.”
Insert Lancet
Remove Lancet
Cover
3. Insert a BD Ultra-Fine
TM
33 Lancet into
the lancet holder.
4. Remove the lancet cover while holding
the base of the lancet.
Arm Lancet Device
2. Match the code number on the display
with the code on the test strip vial. If the
codes do not match, press the right
or left arrow button to match the code
printed on the test strip vial. When the codes
match, press the Mode button briefly
(refer to page 12 for “Coding Your
Monitor”).
3. A blinking blood drop tells you that the
monitor is ready for the next step.
Insert Test Strip
Match Codes
(Example)
Blinking Blood
Drop
(Continued on next page.)
Edge to Apply
Blood Drop
End to Insert
Into Monitor
NOTE:
Use only BD Test Strips when testing.
Countdown
3. The display counts down from 5 seconds
as the monitor performs the test.
Completely Filled Not Completely
Filled
26 • How to Test Your Blood Glucose
Getting and Applying
a Blood Sample to the
BD™ Test Strip
2. Apply blood drop to the edge of the test
strip. The blood is drawn into the test
strip. Hold your finger to the edge of
the test strip until you hear a short beep
or see the monitor display begin to
count down.
Correct Incorrect
1. Place the armed BD™ Lancet Device
securely on the side of your finger and
press the trigger button to activate the
device. If necessary, gently squeeze your
finger to help form a drop of blood.
Correct Blood Drop
Apply Blood
Drop
Lance Finger
How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 27
(Continued on next page.)
NOTE:
Lancets are for one-time use only. Use a new, sterile lancet each
time you test. Test different areas on your fingertips to avoid developing
calluses. After completing the blood test, remove the cap from the
BD™ Lancet Device, carefully place the lancet cover on the lancet and
remove the lancet. Dispose of the used lancet per your local disposal
regulation where applicable.
CAUTION:
Your BD™ Lancet Device and BD™ Lancets are for your
personal use only. DO NOT share with others. Sharing the lancet device
or lancets can transmit serious, even grave infections. To avoid accidental
sticks, do not store used lancets in the device after testing or arm lancet
device with a new sterile lancet unless ready to use.
If the test result is lower than 20 mg/dL,
the monitor sounds 3 quick beeps and the
display will read “.”You may have
low blood sugar. Retest your blood glucose
immediately using a new test strip. If your
reading is still low, you should treat as
prescribed by your healthcare professional
and/or contact your healthcare professional
immediately.
How to Test Your Blood Glucose • 29
Blood Glucose
Test Lower Than
20 mg/dL
NOTE:
Hi and Lo values will not transmit to insulin pump even if
“” is on in optional setup.
Test results greater than 240 mg/dL may mean high blood sugar
(hyperglycemia). Test results lower than 60 mg/dL may mean
low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). If you get results in these ranges,
retest your blood glucose. If your reading is still in these ranges, you
should treat as prescribed by your healthcare professional and/or
contact your healthcare professional immediately.
28 • How to Test Your Blood Glucose
Understanding Your
Test Result
Your blood glucose test result is displayed
on the monitor.
Test Result
(Example)
Blood Glucose
Test Higher Than
600 mg/dL
PM
mg/dL
PM
PM
Test Result
(Example)
4. A long beep sounds and the result is displayed
and stored in the monitor’s memory.
5. Remove and discard the used test strip. The
monitor turns off automatically.
6. Remove the used lancet from the lancet
device. Follow your local disposal regulations
where applicable.
PM
mg/dL
If the test result is higher than 600 mg/dL, the
monitor sounds 3 quick beeps and the display
will read “.”You may have high blood
sugar. Retest your blood glucose immediately
using a new test strip. If your reading is still
high, you should treat as prescribed by your
healthcare professional and/or contact your
healthcare professional immediately.
NOTE:
The glucose result will flash if “ ” is
“” in Optional Memory Functions.
The meter is transmitting the glucose result to the
insulin pump. Removing the strip will not
automatically turn off the meter while RF
transmission is in progress (flashing). You can
stop the transmission by manually turning off the
meter or inserting a new test strip.
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
How to Use Your Monitor’s Basic Memory Functions • 31
Reviewing Your Basic
Memory Functions
1. Press the Mode button briefly to turn
the monitor on.
2. Your Most Recent Blood Glucose Test
Result with date and time of testing is
shown on the display. (To set t
he correct
date and time, refer to page 8.)
3. If you wish to review up to 30 stored test
results, continue to press the left
arrow button.
“”is displayed after the last recorded
test result. To return to the most recent
test result, press the left arrow button.
4. Press the Mode button briefly to
advance to your 14-Day Blood Glucose
Test Average.
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
Most Recent Blood
Glucose Reading
(Example)
End of Stored
Test Results
(Continued on next page.)
30 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Basic Memory Functions
The Basic Memory functions help you and your healthcare professional
track changes in your blood glucose levels over time.
How to Use Your Monitor’s
Basic Memory Functions
NOTE:
In computing averages, the monitor will use 600 mg/dL
for any “”results and 20 mg/dL for any “”results.
MEMORY
Your BD LogicTM Blood Glucose Monitor has a memory that stores
250 of your blood glucose test results. You can view up to 30 of your most
recent test results on your monitor display.
14-DAY AVERAGE
You can review the average of all test results taken in the last 14 days. The
average will not include marked test results or control solution test results.
(For information on “Marking,” refer to page 38.)
What Are the Basic
Memory Functions?
Mem.
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
Your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor has Optional Memory
functions that can help you and your healthcare professional manage
your diabetes.
The Optional Memory functions allow you to:
1. Record and review your insulin doses.
2. Look at the 7-Day Average of your blood glucose test results.
3. View Time-Specific Averages of your blood glucose test results.
4. Mark specific blood glucose test results and insulin doses.
5. Transmit glucose reading to insulin pump.
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 33
How to Use Your Monitor’s
Optional Memory Functions
NOTE:
The Optional Memory functions are included with your
monitor. These functions are turned off, except “ ”, when you
receive your new monitor and must be manually set up. (Refer to page
40 for setup.)
5. The display shows the average of all
test results taken in the last 14 days.
The average will not include marked
or control solution test results.
6. Press the Mode button briefly to
return to your most recent blood glucose
test result.
7. To turn off the monitor, press and hold
the Mode button until the monitor
turns off, OR the monitor will turn off
automatically after 1 minute.
32 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Basic Memory Functions
14-Day Average
(Example)
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 35
An example of how you may use the Time-Specific Average function
is shown on the next page.
NOTE:
To get a Time-Specific Average, your 3 tests must be
performed on 3 of the last 5 days.
Your Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor allows you to review the
average of all test results taken in the last 7 days. The average will not
include marked or control solution test results. (For information on
“Marking,” refer to page 38.)
The 7-Day Average function is turned off when you receive your new
monitor. It is automatically turned ON when you set the Time-Specific
Average function to ON.
34 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
7-DAY AVERAGE
What Are the Optional
Memory Functions?
INSULIN RECORDING
Your Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor allows you to record
and review each insulin dose and type that you inject or deliver using
your insulin pump. You can review up to 30 of your 250 stored insulin
records on your monitor display. An advantage of this function is that
you can compare changes in the results of your blood glucose test
results to your insulin doses. Once you have set the Insulin Recording
function to “ ,” you can record and save your insulin delivery by
insulin type and dose.
• The Insulin Recording function is turned off when you receive your
new monitor. To set up the Insulin Recording function, refer to page 40.
• After you set up the function, you can review your insulin therapy.
For complete information on how to review this and other Optional
Memory functions, refer to page 50.
This function is designed to help you adjust your insulin dose based
on a pattern of blood glucose values over 3 to 5 days (“pattern-control”
of your insulin). It provides information to help make these insulin
adjustments.
You can use the monitor to compute the average of 3 blood glucose test
results that you took at roughly the same time of day over the last few
days. You can select the 2-hour time period that you want this average
to be drawn from (ie, before or after meals, before or after exercise).
TIME-SPECIFIC AVERAGES
This function lets you and your healthcare professional:
•Choose up to 4 time periods during the day for which you want to
track results. The monitor labels these times as A1, A2, A3, and A4.
•View your Time-Specific Averages on the monitor display.
•View the 3 test results that make up each Time-Specific Average.
• To set up the 7-Day Average function, refer to page 40.
• After you set up the function, you can review your 7-Day Average.
For complete information on how to review this and other Optional
Memory functions, refer to page 50.
The Time-Specific Average function is turned off when you receive
your new monitor. You must set up this function to turn it on.
When you turn on the Time-Specific Average function, you will
automatically get the 7-Day Average function.
• To set up the Time-Specific Average function, refer to page 40.
• After you set up the function, you can review your Time-Specific
Averages. For complete information on how to review this and other
Optional Memory functions, refer to page 50.
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 37
NOTE:
In computing averages, the monitor will use 600 mg/dL
for any “”results and 20 mg/dL for any “”results.
You can also view the 3 individual test
results, with date and time, that make
up the A2 Average. Each flashing box
represents one of the 3 test results that
makes up the average.
3 Individual Blood Glucose Test Results
(Example)
Example:
For your next appointment, your doctor wants to know, on average,
how high your blood glucose has been running before lunch so you
and your doctor can decide whether your diabetes therapy needs
adjusting. The Time-Specific Average function will compute that
number for you. Say your blood glucose at lunchtime over the
last few days has been 191 mg/dL, 218 mg/dL, and 146 mg/dL.
The Time-Specific Average function will show you that your blood
glucose has been 185 mg/dL for this time of day.
How This Time-Specific Average
Was Determined:
In the example, you chose 12:00
PM
for
your A2 Average time. This is the time
you test your blood glucose before
lunch.
Your A2 Average is 185 mg/dL. This
value averages the last 3 blood glucose
tests taken between 11:00
AM
and
1:00
PM
(1 hour before and 1 hour after
12:00
PM
). The 3 boxes represent
a Time-Specific Average, the average of
3 test results.
36 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
Time-Specific
Average (A2)
(Example)
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
Marking allows you to identify specific blood glucose test results or
insulin doses in the monitor’s memory.
• The Marking function is turned off when you receive your new
monitor. To set up the Marking function, refer to page 40.
• For how to mark a blood glucose test, refer to page 47.
• For how to mark an insulin dose, refer to page 48.
MARKING
Marking Blood Glucose Test Results:
Some examples of how you may use the
Marking function to mark blood glucose
test results are shown below.
—You may wish to mark a test result to
identify that it was taken after eating.
—You may have retested to confirm a
previous reading and do not want the
result added to your averages.
Marked Blood
Glucose Test
Result
(Example)
NOTE:
Marked test results are not included in any averages. If you
have not set the time and date, all blood glucose monitoring results and
insulin doses will be marked and will not be included in averages.
PM
mg/dL
Marking Insulin Doses:
Some examples of how you may use
the Marking function to mark an
insulin dose are shown below.
—You may wish to mark a dose that
you are recording to indicate that you
entered the information at a different
time than you actually delivered the
insulin.
—You may wish to indicate that a dose
amount was different than what you
normally take at that time.
Marked
Insulin Dose
(Example)
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How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 39
38 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
1. Begin Setup:
Press and continue to hold the Mode
button. You will hear 2 short beeps
and see “ ” and the word “ .”
Release the Mode button.
2. Set Insulin Pump Glucose Transfer:
The Insulin Pump Glucose Transfer is
preset to “ .” Press the right
or left arrow button to select
the setting (
“”
or “ ”).
3. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance
to set Insulin Recording function.
Setting the Optional
Memory Functions
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
NOTE:
If you release the Mode button too soon, turn off your
monitor by pressing and holding the Mode button. Repeat step 1.
Set Insulin
Recording
Insulin Pump
Glucose Transfer
(Continued on next page.)
4. Set Insulin Recording Function:
The Insulin Recording function is
preset to “ .” Press the right
or left arrow button to select
the setting (
“”
or “ ”).
5. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance
to set Time-Specific Averages.
6. Set Time-Specific Averages:
The Time-Specific Averages function
automatically comes with the 7-Day
Average function. The Time-Specific
Averages function is preset to “ .”
Press the right or left arrow
button to select the setting (
“”
or
“”).
7. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice. If you set Time-
Specific Averages to “ ,” skip to step 9.
If you set to “ ,” you will advance to
set the first of 4 times (A1, A2, A3, A4).
Set Time-Specific
Averages
Avg.
NOTE:
If you set the Time-Specific Averages function to “ ”
and do not set the times for A1 through A4, your monitor will default
the times to 7:00
AM
, 12:00
PM
, 6:00
PM
, and 10:00
PM
.
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 41
40 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
Insulin Pump
Glucose Transfer
11. Set Marking Function:
The Marking function is preset
to “ .” Press the
right or
left
arrow button to select the
setting (“ ” or “ ”). Press the
Mode
button briefly to confirm your
choice and to advance to end of setup.
12. End of Setup:
Optional Function Setup is complete.
The word “ ” will be displayed on
your monitor.
13. Return to Setup:
Press the Mode button
briefly
to return to start of setup. You will see
“” and the word
“” or “ ,”
indicating whether you set the Insulin
Pump Glucose Transfer function to
on or off.
14. Turn Off Monitor:
Press and hold the Mode button
until the monitor turns off, OR the
monitor will turn off automatically after
1 minute.
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 43
Set Time for A2
Set Marking
Function
End of Optional
Function Setup
8. Set Time for A1:
Press the right or left arrow
button to select the time when you
usually do your first blood glucose test.
The time will advance in 15-minute steps.
The Time-Specific Average will include
test results within a 2-hour range:
1 hour before and 1 hour after the
time you select.
9. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance to
set time for A2.
10. Set Time for A2 Through A4:
Repeat steps 6 and 7. When complete,
you will advance to set Marking
function.
42 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
Set Time for
Your First
Time-Specific
Average (A1)
AM
Avg.
PM
Avg.
The labels P1, P2, P3, and P4 are used by your monitor to identify up to
4 different types of insulin. As an insulin pump wearer you only use 1
type of insulin. However, if you utilize multiple daily injections you can
label them. Keep a record of the labels you have chosen for each insulin
type.
The chart below shows examples of labeling
up to 4 different types of insulin.
*
A blank chart like this can be found in the back of your BD Logic™
logbook. You can use it to record what labels you are using for your
insulin types.
*
Humalog is a trademark of Eli Lilly and Company.
Example 1:
Uses 1 insulin
type only
P1 __________
P2 __________
P3 __________
P4 __________
Example 2:
Uses 2 insulin
types
P1 __________
P2 __________
P3 __________
P4 __________
Example 3:
Uses 3 insulin
types
P1 __________
P2 __________
P3 __________
P4 __________
Example 4:
Uses 4 insulin
types
P1 __________
P2 __________
P3 __________
P4 __________
Regular NPH
Humalog
*
NPH
Humalog
*
Regular
NPH
Humalog
*
Regular
70/30
Labeling Your
Insulin Types
44 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
1. Deliver your insulin.
2. After you deliver your insulin, press and
release the Insulin Recording button.
The monitor turns on and advances
to insulin recording. The and
a flashing “1” appear on the display.
3. Press the left or right arrow
button to select the label (P1, P2, P3, or P4)
that matches the type of insulin you delivered.
(Refer to page 44 for labeling your
insulin.)
4. Press the Mode button briefly to
confirm your choice and to advance to
record your insulin dose.
Recording Your
Insulin Doses
NOTE:
The monitor will not enter into insulin recording mode if:
• The test strip is in the test strip slot, or
• The Insulin Recording function has not been turned on in the Optional
Memory function Setup. (Refer to page 40 for setup.)
(Continued on next page.)
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 45
Insulin
Recording
Select Insulin
Type
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 47
A blood glucose test can be marked after completing a test. For an
explanation of situations in which you may wish to mark a blood
glucose test, refer to page 38.
1. Test your blood glucose. (Refer to page
23 for how to test.)
2. After a blood drop is applied to the
test strip, the display counts down from
5 seconds and shows your test result.
3. To mark your test result, press the
right or left arrow button. An
asterisk (*) appears, to confirm that the
test result is marked. To unmark the test
result, press the right or left
arrow button until the asterisk
disappears.
46 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
Marked Blood
Glucose Test Result
(Example)
Marking a Blood
Glucose Test
PM
mg/dL
PM
mg/dL
Blood Glucose
Test Result
(Example)
5. Press the right arrow button
to enter your insulin units. Use the
right or left arrow buttons
to adjust units up or down.
6. To save the insulin dose, press the
Mode button briefly, or press the
Insulin Recording button. A long
beep sounds to confirm that the insulin
dose was saved. (Refer to page 48 for
marking your insulin dose.)
7. If you inject more than one type of
insulin at one time, turn off the monitor
by pressing and holding the Mode
button. Repeat steps 2 through 6
to record your next insulin type.
8. You have finished recording your insulin
information. To turn off your monitor,
press and hold the Mode button
until the monitor turns off, OR the
monitor will turn off automatically
after 1 minute.
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NOTE:
It is recommended that you record your insulin within
10 minutes after delivery to make sure it is recorded with the correct
date and time.
(Continued on next page.)
Select
Insulin Dose
4. To save the marked test result, press the
Mode button.
5. The marked test result is stored in the
monitor’s memory.
6. To turn off the monitor, press and hold
the Mode button until the monitor
turns off, OR the monitor will turn off
automatically after 1 minute.
NOTE:
Once a marked test result or insulin dose is saved, you
cannot unmark. Marked tests are not included in averages.
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 49
48 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
Marking an
Insulin Dose
2. After you press the Mode button
briefly or press the Insulin Recording
button, a long beep sounds to confirm
that the insulin dose was saved.
3. To mark your insulin dose, press the
right or left arrow button.
An asterisk (*) appears, to confirm
that the dose is marked. Marking
is complete.
4. To turn off the monitor, press and hold
the Mode button until the monitor
turns off, OR the monitor will turn off
automatically after 1 minute.
An insulin dose can be marked after the bolus delivery or injection is
recorded. For an explanation of situations in which you may wish to
mark an insulin dose, refer to page 39.
1. Record your insulin dose. (Refer to page
45 for how to record your insulin doses.)
Marked
Insulin Dose
(Example)
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8. If you have set the Time-Specific Averages
function to “ ,” you will automatically
get 7-Day Average. If you have not set
this function, skip to step 10.
Your 7-Day Blood Glucose Average
is displayed showing the average of
all test results taken in the last 7 days.
The average will not include marked
or control solution test results.
(Continued on next page.) 7-Day Average
(Example)
Reviewing Your
Optional Memory
Functions
1. Press the Mode button briefly
to turn the monitor on.
2. Your Most Recent Blood Glucose Test
Result with date and time of testing is
shown on the display. (To set the correct
date and time, refer to page 8.)
Monitor is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
Most Recent
Glucose Reading
(Example)
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
3. If you wish to review up to 30 stored test
results, continue to press the left
arrow button.
“” is displayed after the last recorded
test result. To return to your most recent
test result, press the left arrow button.
4. Press the Mode button briefly
to advance to the next function.
If you have set the Insulin Recording
function to “ ,” proceed to next step.
If you have not set the Insulin Recording
function, skip to step 8.
End of Stored
Test Results
Mem.
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 51
50 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
5. Your Last Insulin Record with
date and time of recording is
shown on the display. The
display will alternate between
insulin dose and insulin type.
6. If you wish to review up to 30
stored insulin records, continue to
press the left arrow button.
“” is displayed after the last insulin
record. To return to your most recent
insulin record, press the left arrow
button.
7. Press the Mode button briefly
to advance to the next function.
Insulin Record
(Example)
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Mem.
PM
Mem.
PM
13. To review the individual 3 test results
that make up the A1 average, press
the left arrow button. “ ” is
displayed after the last test result.
How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions • 53
14. Press the Mode button briefly
to advance to your next Time-Specific
Average A2. Repeat steps 12 and 13 to
review your Averages A2 through A4.
15. Press the Mode button briefly
to return to your most recent blood
glucose test result.
16. Memory Review is now complete.
17. To turn off the monitor, press and hold
the Mode button until the monitor
turns off, OR the monitor will turn off
automatically after 1 minute.
Time-Specific
Average A2
(Example)
9. Press the Mode button briefly
to advance to the next function.
10. Your 14-Day Blood Glucose Average
is displayed showing the average of all
test results taken in the last 14 days.
The average will not include marked
or control solution test results.
11. Press the Mode button briefly
to advance to the next function.
If you have set the Time-Specific
Averages function to “ ,” proceed
to next step. If you have not set the
Time-Specific Averages function, skip
to step 16.
12. Your first Time-Specific Average
(A1) is displayed. This is the average
of 3 tests taken during the 2-hour time
period that you set.
52 • How to Use Your Monitor’s Optional Memory Functions
Time-Specific
Average A1
(Example)
3 Individual Blood Glucose Test Results
(Example)
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
14-Day Average
(Example)
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
Display Messages and
Troubleshooting Guide
Additional Information • 55
This section addresses the messages that appear on your display,
what they mean, and what action you need to take.
DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO
* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
Additional
Information
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Mem.
Avg.
mg/dL
mmol/L
AM
PM
54 • Summary: How to Review Your Basic and Optional Memory Functions
Summary: How to Review Your Basic
and Optional Memory Functions
STEPS RESULT DISPLAY SETUP
REQUIRED?
No
No
Yes
(see page 40)
Yes
(see page 40)
No
Yes
(see page 40)
Press Monitor turns
Mode
ON
Press Review up to
arrow buttons Last 30 Test
Results
Press Review up to
Mode Last 30 Insulin
Doses
(if turned ON)
Press Review 7-Day
Mode
Average
(if turned ON)
Press Review
Mode
14-Day Average
Press Review Time-
Mode
Specific Average
(if turned ON)
Press and hold Monitor turns
Mode
OFF
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
U
Mem.
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
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Mem.
Avg.
mg/dL
mmol/L
AM
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
This is an example of a code
number stored in your
monitor.
Match the code number that
appears on the display with
the code on the vial of test
strips that you are using.
System Check. Verifies that
all segments are working.
Appears when:
• Monitor is turned on for
Setup and Memory Review
• Test strip is inserted into
the monitor
No action required.
If all segments are not
displayed on monitor,
call BD toll-free, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, at
1.888.BDCARES
1.888.232.2737.*
The monitor is not coded. Code your monitor. Refer
to page 12 for coding your
blood glucose monitor.
DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO
PM
Mem.
mg/dL
PM
mg/dL
Additional Information • 57
DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO
PM
PM
mg/dL
End of Setup or Memory
Review.
No action required.
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Mem.
AM
An insulin dose record in the
monitor’s memory. Display
shows an example of 8 units
of insulin.
No action required.
Monitor is ready to accept
a blood sample.
Apply a blood sample to the
test strip. Refer to page 23 for
how to test your blood
glucose.
5-second countdown as
monitor calculates the blood
glucose test result.
No action required.
A blood glucose test result in
mg/dL.
Record the result in your
logbook.
Your blood glucose
reading is higher than
600 mg/dL. You may have
high blood sugar.
Retest your blood glucose
immediately. If your reading is
still “ ,” you should treat as
prescribed by your healthcare
professional and/or contact your
healthcare professional
immediately.
Your blood glucose
reading is lower than
20 mg/dL. You may have
low blood sugar.
Retest your blood glucose
immediately. If your reading is
still “ ,” you should treat as
prescribed by your healthcare
professional and/or contact your
healthcare professional immediately.
A blood glucose test
result in mg/dL stored
in the monitor’s memory.
No action required.
Battery is getting low but you
can still perform a test. Battery
will appear on the display when
reviewing different screens.
Display shown is an example
of one type of screen.
We suggest that you replace
the battery immediately.
There is only enough power
to perform approximately
20 tests. Refer to page 62
for replacing your battery.
PM
56 • Additional Information
Mem.
AM
An insulin type record in the
monitor’s memory. Display
shows an example of P1 that
refers to the insulin type as
labeled by the user.
No action required.
PM
mg/dL
If “ ” is
“” the result
108 will be flashing during RF
transmission to the insulin
pump. It will stop flashing
once the meter receives an
acknowledgement from the
insulin pump or after 1 minute
Record the result in your
logbook.
DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO
Additional Information • 59
PM
mg/dL
DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO
58 • Additional Information
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
Mem.
mg/dL
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
Mem.
mg/dL
Avg.
The average of all blood
glucose test results taken
in the last 7 days.
No action required.
mg/dL
A control solution test
result.
No action required.
AM
Mem.
mg/dL
One of the 3 individual
blood glucose test results
that make up a Time-
Specific Average. Example
shows most recent of the
3 test results.
No action required.
Temperature Error. Monitor is outside the
required temperature range of
59°F - 102°F (15°C - 39°C).
Move the monitor to a
warmer or cooler area.
Memory is empty. There are
no blood glucose test results
in the monitor’s memory.
Averages cannot be
calculated.
No action required.
The average of all blood
glucose test results taken in
the last 14 days.
No action required.
The average of 3 most recent
blood glucose test results
taken during the first Time-
Specific time period (A1).
A similar display will appear
for A2, A3, and A4.
No action required.
A marked blood glucose
test result.
No action required.
System Error. Call BD toll-free, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, at
1.888.BDCARES
(1.888.232.2737).*
System Error. Call BD toll-free, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, at
1.888.BDCARES
(1.888.232.2737).*
A marked insulin dose. No action required.
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* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
•Keep your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor clean and
protect it from extremes in temperature. Do not store your monitor
in the car or in the refrigerator.
•No cleaning is required. If necessary, clean the outside of the
monitor with a clean cloth dampened with water.
Your Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor comes with one
installed 2450 3-volt coin cell battery or equivalent. It is important to
replace the battery immediately when the battery is low.
(Continued on next page.)
Additional Information • 61
STORING AND CLEANING
BATTERY
Caring for Your Monitor
DISPLAY WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO
• Battery is dead.
• Battery is installed
incorrectly or there is no
battery in the monitor.
• Test strip is inserted
upside down or
incompletely.
• Monitor may not be
working properly.
Replace the battery.
Check that the battery is
correctly installed with the
“+” sign facing you.
Insert the test strip correctly
with the “BD” name facing
up and the correct end
inserted into the test strip slot.
Call BD toll-free, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, at
1.888.BDCARES
(1.888.232.2737).*
Monitor does
not turn on
after inserting
a test strip.
* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION. * NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
60 • Additional Information
Incorrect application of blood
sample or control solution onto
the test strip. Test strip may be
damaged.
Insert a new test strip
and perform the
test again.
Check Strip Error. Monitor
may not be working properly.
Perform a new check strip
test. If the check strip test
fails again, call BD toll-free,
24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, at 1.888.BDCARES
(1.888.232.2737).*
• Not enough blood
sample.
• Test strip may be
damaged.
• Sample applied after
monitor automatically
turned off.
• Monitor may not be
working properly.
Repeat the test with
a new test strip.
Repeat the test with
a new test strip.
Repeat the test with
a new test strip.
Call BD toll-free, 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week, at
1.888.BDCARES
(1.888.232.2737).*
Monitor does
not begin test
countdown
after applying
a blood sample.
Additional Information • 63
Put in New Battery
Replace Battery Door
Remove Old Battery
How to Replace the Battery
1. The monitor display shows when performing
a test or reviewing your memory functions.
2. Turn the monitor off by pressing and holding the
Mode button, OR the monitor will turn off
automatically after 1 minute.
3. Turn the monitor around so that the display is
facing away from you.
62 • Additional Information
The monitor will tell you the battery is low by displaying when
the monitor is turned on.
•You can still get accurate test results or review your memory
functions. However, when the symbol first appears, there is only
enough power to perform approximately 20 tests.
•When the battery runs out, the monitor will not turn on. The test
result information you have stored in memory will not be lost,
however, if the battery is removed from the monitor, you may need
to reset the date and time.
•Battery life varies depending on how often you use your monitor.
On average, the battery should last for 1 year.
Turn Monitor
Around
Open Battery Door
Low Battery
mg/dL
PM
4. Open the battery door by pushing back
on the opener and lifting up as shown.
5. Remove old battery by pulling on the tab.
6. Put in a new battery with the “+”
side facing up and the tab showing
as illustrated in step 5.
7. Replace battery door as shown.
NOTE:
After replacing the battery, monitor will enter Basic Setup mode
to reset the time and date to match the local time. (Refer to page 9 for
how to set the time and date.) Follow your local regulations on battery
disposal.
Elevated levels of acetaminophen, tolazamide, uric acid, bilirubin,
ephedrine, and methyldopa may affect results.
Conditions That May
Affect Results
•Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low
results. If you think you may be dehydrated, consult your healthcare
professional immediately.
•Test results greater than 240 mg/dL may mean high blood sugar
(hyperglycemia). Test results lower than 60 mg/dL may mean low
blood sugar (hypoglycemia). If you get results in these ranges, retest
your blood glucose. If your reading is still in these ranges, you should
treat as prescribed by your healthcare professional and/or contact
your healthcare professional immediately.
•If your blood glucose test results do not match the way you feel
AND you have followed all of the instructions described in your
Owner’s Guide, contact your healthcare professional.
64 • Additional Information
Healthcare Precautions
and Limitations
•If, at any time during the first 3 years after purchase, your
Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor does not work for any
reason (other than for obvious abuse), BD will replace it with a new
monitor or equivalent product free of charge.
•This warranty policy applies only to the individual who originally
purchases the monitor, and does not apply to the batteries supplied
with the monitor.
3-Year Warranty
Additional Information • 65
Additional Information • 67
Test Capillary blood glucose referenced to plasma
Assay Method Glucose oxidase biosensor
Test Result Range 20 mg/dL to 600 mg/dL
Test Time 5 seconds
Test Strip Volume 0.3 µL*
Power Source One replaceable 2450 3-volt coin cell battery or equivalent
Battery Life 1460 tests or about 1 year at 4 tests per day
Glucose Units mg/dL
Display LCD
Memory Up to 250 Blood Glucose and Control Solution Tests
Up to 250 Insulin Records
Functions • Averaging: 7-Day, 14-Day, and 4 Time-Specific Averages
•Insulin Recording
•Marking
Data Port Yes
Automatic Shutoff One (1) minute after last user action**
Size 3.6”x 2.3”x 0.9”
(91.4 mm x 58.4 mm x 22.9 mm)
Weight 2.65 ounces (75 g) (with battery)
Operating Ranges:
Altitude Up to 10,000 feet (3,000 m)
Temperature 59°F to 102°F (15°C to 39°C)
Humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity
Hematocrit 25% to 60%
Specifications
66 • Additional Information
BD Consumer Services is available to help you 24 hours a day,
7 days a week. If you have any comments or questions about your
Paradigm Link™ Blood Glucose Monitor, call BD Consumer Services
toll-free, in the US at 1.888.BDCARES (1.888.232.2737).*
* NOT FOR EMERGENCY OR MEDICAL INFORMATION.
How to Contact Us
Please have your Paradigm Link
TM
Blood Glucose Monitor and the
following information readily available when you call:
•Your monitor’s Serial
Number (located on the
back of your monitor)
•Test strip information:
Lot Number
Code Number
Expiration Date
Control Solution Range
•Control Solution Information:
Lot Number
Expiration Date
*Blood sample required 0.4 µL
**10 minutes in insulin mode or when downloading to a computer.