The Bayer USB is an okay meter. There was a lot hype about it, but aside from a colour screen it’s not all that. It’s not bad – just not as epoch-breaking as some have claimed. In my not very humble opinion.
I used the RF version of the Bayer Contour for a few months and thought it was the worst, most inaccurate meter I’ve ever used in my puff. So I’m now a bit wary of Bayer kit. Others may well have had different, better experiences.
In terms of a new finger pricker, I would just give them a ring and see if they’ll send you one for free! 