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Helpful Information
Caution:
You
MUST
replace the pump’s reservoir and infusion set each time you replenish your insulin supply.
Caution:
You
MUST
change your infusion set
every three days or sooner
according to your healthcare professional’s
advice. You may need to change your infusion set more frequently if it becomes dislodged, if skin irritation or signs of
infection develop, signs of poor control appear, or at the advice of your healthcare professional.
Tip:
The insulin reservoir is packaged with the
reservoir plunger handle
attached to the plunger tail.
Cap
Pump
A
bbott
2ml
1ml
Reservoir Plunger
Handle
If it is necessary to reattach a plunger handle that has become disconnected, follow these steps:
Hold the plunger handle so the 3 prongs resemble 2 eyes and a nose.
1.
Place the serrated side of the
2.
reservoir plunger in the space between the nose and the eye to the viewer’s
right. Make sure the plunger makes contact with the surface of the plunger handle in between the eyes and
the noses.
Cap
Pump
A
bbott
2ml
1ml
Holding the plunger handle stationary, twist the reservoir counter-clockwise towards you.
3.
If done correctly, the groove on the back of the plunger should be positioned between the two eyes.
4.
Procedure:
Steps
Do This
Decide if you are filling a
1.
reservoir for the first time.
If you are
Then do this
Filling the reservoir for the first time
Go to Step 4.
Removing a used reservoir to fill a new reservoir
Go to Step 2.
Steps
Do This
Remove your pump and infusion
2.
set.
WARNING:
You must STOP your basal delivery before removing the reservoir.
•
Always disconnect your pump and infusion set from your body
•
before removing the insulin reservoir from the pump
.
Follow the procedure described in your infusion set’s instructions, or
your healthcare professional.
WARNING:
Do
•
NOT
use an infusion set if the sterile packaging has been damaged.
Check the sterile supplies for the expiration date. Do
•
NOT
use any
expired components.
Remove the insulin reservoir
3.
from the pump.
Locate the insulin reservoir cap on the upper left side of your pump.
a.
Place your thumb in the groove on the face of the reservoir cap.
b.
Gently rotate the handle counter-clockwise 90 degrees, or until you
c.
cannot turn it any further.
Gently pull out on the handle to remove the insulin reservoir.
d.
Note:
Do
NOT
force. You may have to wiggle the insulin reservoir to loosen
it enough for you to remove it.
Dispose of the empty reservoir and connected infusion set.
Section 2: Using the System for the First Time – Quick Setup
2.3 Fill Reservoir
Section 2: Using the System for the First Time – Quick Setup
2.3 Fill Reservoir
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