User`s guide
64 | Dexcom G4 PLATINUM (Pediatric) Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
Do not to touch the metal circles on the bottom of the transmitter with
your skin.
Do not to scratch the bottom of the transmitter as scratches may
compromise the waterproof seal.
2. Place the transmitter in the sensor pod
(withtheatsidedown,andthenarrower
side away from the transmitter latch).
3. Snap in the transmitter:
a. With one hand, you may want to pinch up on your skin at the front
edge of the white adhesive.
b.Placeonengeronthetransmittertokeepitinplace.
c. With your other hand, pull the
transmitter latch up and forward,
over the transmitter, to snap it
into place. The transmitter should
lieatinthesensorpod.
• Make sure you hear 2 clicks
when you snap the transmitter
in place. If it is not fully
snappedin,thismayleadtoapoorconnectionandletuidsto
get under the transmitter. This can lead to inaccurate sensor
glucose readings.
d. Release your pinch on the adhesive edge at this time.
e.Makesurethetransmitterissecurebyslidingyourngers
under each long side of the sensor pod and pressing down on
the transmitter with your thumb of the same hand, like you are
pinching it.
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Side view of transmitter in
sensor pod
Transmitter latch
Transmitter installed
Install transmitter in
sensor pod