Lifescan blood glucose monitoring system manual Error Messages, Error Possible Cause What to do

Confirmation Dot

Error Messages

The meter gives specific error mes- sages when it detects a problem with its internal functions, the test strip, or the testing procedure. However, improper use may cause an inaccurate

result without producing an error message or a symbol. When error mes- sages appear, note the error number, turn off the meter, then resolve the error by following these instructions:

ERROR	POSSIBLE CAUSE	WHAT TO DO
	1. Blood was applied to	1. Clean the meter. Repeat the test
	the wrong side of the	with a new test strip, applying
	test strip, or	blood to the pink test square.
	2. Not enough blood is	2. Repeat the test with a new test
	on the test strip, or	strip. Apply a larger drop of blood
		to the pink test square and
		verify that the confirmation
		dot on the back of the test strip
		has turned completely blue.

Pink

Test

Square

MESSAGES

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