PRODUCT DETAILS

Description:

Contour blue test strips are used with Contour  blood glucose meters, which are commonly used by  people with diabetes to monitor their blood sugar levels. The Contour blue test strip is a blood glucose test strip that is designed to be accurate, easy to use, and affordable. They feature a Sip-In™ sampling technology that makes it easy to apply the correct amount of blood to the strip. Contour BLUE test strips are also unaffected by many common interfering substances, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen.

Uses:

It is used to monitor blood glucose level in diabetic patients.

Specifications:

• Blood sample size: 0.6 μL
• Test time: 5 seconds
• Accuracy: ±10% of laboratory reference method
• Temperature range: 6-40°C (43-104°F)
• Humidity range: 10-90% RH
• Storage temperature: 15-30°C (59-86°F)
• Shelf life: 24 months unopened

Features:

• No coding required: Contour BLUE test strips do not require coding, which eliminates the risk of errors due to miscoding.
• Small blood sample size: Contour BLUE test strips only require a small blood sample size of 0.6 microliters. This is less than the amount of a pinprick, which can help to reduce pain and discomfort.
• Fast results: Contour BLUE test strips provide results in just 5 seconds. This can be helpful for people who need to check their blood glucose levels frequently.
• Accurate and reliable: Contour BLUE test strips have been shown to be accurate and reliable in clinical studies. They meet the EN ISO 15197:2015 accuracy requirements.
• Second-Chance™ sampling: Contour BLUE test strips feature Second-Chance™ sampling, which allows you to add more blood to the strip if needed. This can be helpful if you didn’t apply enough blood the first time, or if the blood drop was too small.

How to use:

1. Wash your hands with water.
2. Dry your hands well.
3. Insert a Contour Plus test strip into the glucometer gently.
4. Prick your clean and dried finger with a lancing device.
5. Apply a small drop of blood to the end of the contour blue test strip.
6. Wait for the meter to beep and display your blood glucose result.
7. Remove the test strip from the meter and dispose of it securely.

Safety information:

• Make sure to use a clean, dry test strip.
• Apply a small drop of blood to the end of the test strip within 5 seconds of pricking your finger.
• Do not overfill the test strip.
• Hold the test strip still while the meter is reading your blood glucose level.
• Do not use a test strip that is past its expiration date.

Storage information:

• Do not store in humid conditions.
• Do not store the test strips or meter in freezer.
• Do not store the meter or test strips in hot temperature.
• Keep the meter and strips in original containers.