Meter and test strip problems – Bayer HealthCare Ascensia Elite XL User Manual

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Meter and Test Strip Problems

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MESSAGE

CAUSE

SOLUTION

See the possible solutions listed and if you need further assistance,
contact Bayer Customer Service at:
1-800-348-8100 (24 hours a day)

E-1
E-3 display
E-4

E-2 display

Meter electronics
failure.

Meter below or above
operating tempera-
ture, 50°–104° F
(10°– 40° C).

Immediately contact the Customer
Service Dept. 1-800-348-8100. The
Meter will no longer function.

Allow Meter to come to room
temperature before using. If E-2
continues to display, contact
Customer Service Dept. (see above).

Display goes blank
after Test, Code or
Check Strip is inserted
into the Meter.

1. Strip is not fully

inserted into the
Meter.

2. Batteries are not

installed correctly.

3. Batteries are dead.
4. Too much time

has passed since
inserting the strip
and the Meter
has turned off.

1. Insert strip until tab is

inside Meter.

2. Install batteries correctly.

3. Replace with new batteries.
4. Remove and reinsert the

strip.

The Code Number
(F#)
displayed is
different from the
number printed on
the Test Strip foil
packet or carton.

1. Wrong Code

Strip used.

2. Code Strip

not inserted
properly.

1. Use correct Code Strip.

Discard incorrect one.

2. Reinsert Code Strip care-

fully, but firmly.

Check Strip test
result out-of-range.

1. Check Strip

(Meter end) dirty
or damaged.

2. Meter electronics

failure.

1. Wipe Check Strip with

clean dry tissue, and retest.

2. Contact Customer Service

Department.

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