Contour Next Test Strips

What are Contour Next Test Strips?

Contour Next Test Strips are used by people with diabetes to check their blood sugar levels at home.

They are compatible with specific Contour Next glucose meters, including the Contour Next ONE, Contour Next EZ, Contour Next, and Contour Next Link meters. To use the strips, you put a small drop of blood from your fingertip on the strip, and the meter shows your blood sugar result.

These strips help people track how well they manage their diabetes and how their blood sugar changes based on food, exercise, or medication.

These test strips are not meant to diagnose diabetes. Instead, they are designed to support ongoing blood glucose monitoring in individuals already diagnosed with diabetes.

The strips are very easy to use, but they should only be applied to the fingertip in certain situations, such as after a meal or when blood sugar changes quickly.

How to Use Contour Next Test Strips?

Here’s how to use Contour Next Test Strips in simple steps:

1. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.
2. Insert the gray end of the Contour Next Test Strip into the meter, and the meter will turn on automatically.
3. Use a lancing device, like the Microlet Next, to get a small drop of blood from your fingertip.
4. Gently touch the test strip to the blood drop until the meter beeps.
5. Your blood sugar result will appear on the screen in a few seconds.

Storage Information

To store Contour Next Test Strips properly, keep them at temperatures between 41°F and 86°F, and in humidity levels between 10% and 80%. If the strips come in a bottle, always store them in the original bottle and close the lid tightly after each use.

If they are in foil packets, keep the packet sealed until you’re ready to use a strip. Make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling the strips. The strips can be used until the expiration date on the package.

If you move the meter or strips to a new temperature, allow 20 minutes for them to adjust before testing.

Product Specifications and Features

Contour Next Test Strips are designed for ease of use and accuracy.

They require only a tiny blood sample and offer a second chance to add more blood if needed.

The strips are reliable and unaffected by common substances in the blood that might interfere with results, making them a convenient and trustworthy option for managing blood sugar levels.

• Sample Size: Requires only 0.6µl of blood.
• Second-Chance Sampling: Allows 60 seconds to apply more blood with Contour Next GEN and Contour Next ONE meters, and 30 seconds with Contour Next and Contour Next EZ meters.
• Accuracy: Meets Health Canada’s recognized industry standards for accuracy.
• Interference Protection: Results are unaffected by common substances like cholesterol, hemoglobin, or medications like paracetamol.
• Package Sizes: Available in packs of 50 or 100 strips.

Warnings and Precautions

• Not for hospital use: This device should not be used in hospitals or other healthcare settings because it has not been approved for use in those environments.
• Do not share devices: The meter and lancing device are meant for one person only. Sharing can spread infections like HIV or Hepatitis.
• Biohazard risk: All parts of the system can carry infection risk, even after cleaning. Handle carefully and follow disinfection guidelines.
• Dispose of test strips properly: Used test strips should be thrown away as medical waste to prevent contamination.
• Wash hands before and after use: Always wash your hands with soap and water before testing to avoid false readings and contamination.
• High or low readings: If your meter shows “HI” (glucose > 600 mg/dL) or “LO” (glucose < 20 mg/dL), repeat the test. If the result is the same, seek medical assistance immediately.
• Follow medical advice: If your test results don’t match how you feel, consult your doctor before adjusting any medication.
• Do not use for critically ill patients: This device should not be used for patients in critical conditions, as inaccurate readings may occur.

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