Lifescan SureStep User Manual

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ERROR

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

2. Repeat the test with a new

test 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.

2. Not enough

blood is on the
test strip, or

1. Clean the meter. Repeat

the test with a new test
strip, applying blood to
the pink test square.

1. Blood was

applied to the
wrong side of
the test strip, or

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MESSAGES

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 messages
appear, note the error number, turn
off the meter, then resolve the error
by following these instructions:

Pink Test
Square

Confirma-
tion Dot

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