View Full Version : cozmonitor battery/system errors
MTmicah
05-31-2008, 09:23 PM
I've seen quite a bit on the cozmonitor and whether people like it or not, but I'm wondering if anybody else has experienced actual technical problems with it. I get low battery messages and system error alerts half the time when I try to test, even 1 day after replacing the battery. I got so frustrated that I went back to my way-old (pre-Flash) Freestyle for a while. I've been trying to use the cozmonitor again recently, and its the same - low battery alert or system error, sometimes both at the same time...other times it won't even recognize that I've put a test strip in and it'll go back to the stand-by screen.
Has anyone else had similar problems? Thoughts?
Thanks.
toohughey
06-01-2008, 09:04 AM
That did happen to us and we called and got a new one. The will also offer suggestions on how to troubleshoot it. We got our new one in two business days and they were very nice about it. It is a pain to have to use a regular meter and enter the BG#, but it is better than the Pump malfunctioning.
Good luck......................TRACY
Twinklet
06-02-2008, 02:13 PM
I've never had that happen in 20 months of exclusively using the Cozmonitor. :confused: I'd call Smiths and have them send you a new one. Something is wrong.
We had the same problems. I tried using it for a few months and then got sick of it and went back to the Flash. I figured it was a weakness with it so I never called about it.
Hmm. Maybe I will call and get a new one. I am too lazy to input all the blood sugar readings into the pump.
momofsingingdiabetic
06-07-2008, 12:22 PM
Danielle uses her CozMonitor almost exclusively. The only time we have had error issues with it (since Aug 06), I called Smiths and they shipped me a new one. They have been great.
MTmicah
06-08-2008, 08:55 PM
thanks all. s'pose i'll stop being lazy about it and call them.
kpman1006
08-17-2008, 02:05 AM
I was looking for help with my monitor when I found this site. I am 41yrs old and was diagnosed when I was 9yrs old. I've been through alot like Diabetic Retinopathy, amputation of my left toes, digestive problems, and numerous operations the last being a kidney/pancrease transplant. I am now awaiting a 2nd pancrease transplant because my new one failed.
I had been using the pump with the cozmonitor for 8 months befor the transplant then put it away for safe keeping, but I didn't seperate them or remove the cozmonitors battery. When I started using them again in 1/o8 I had to clean the telepathy points on each to get accurate readings. I then dropped the monitor while cleaning the points and started getting error messages and can't use it so I will take everyones advice and call.
Everyone, keep up the good work of taking care and control of your Diabetes. Good luck!:cool: