User guide

WARNING: For your protection the pump has undergone extensive testing to confirm appropriate
operation when used with Paradigm reservoirs and Paradigm compatible infusion sets manufactured
or distributed by Medtronic Diabetes. We recommend using Medtronic Diabetes infusion sets and
reservoirs as we cannot guarantee appropriate operation if the pump is used with reservoirs or
infusion sets offered by third-parties and therefore we are not responsible for any injury or
malfunctioning of the pump that may occur in association with such use.
Accessories
• Meter — Your pump can be used with an optional blood glucose meter powered by MWT1 technology
(where or if available). MWT1 is the wireless Radio Frequency (RF) technology that is used to transmit
information from the meter to the pump. You can program your pump to automatically receive your
BG reading from this meter. All meters referenced in this user guide are blood glucose meters
supported by MWT1 technology.
• Remote control — The optional Paradigm remote control can be used with the pump to deliver normal
boluses and suspend/resume the pump from a distant location. (This User Guide provides programming
instructions for the remote control. Refer to the remote control User Guide for operating
instructions.)
• CareLink USB Upload Device — The Medtronic Diabetes CareLink USB is used to download the
Paradigm 515 or 715 pump data to the diabetes management software using a USB port on your
computer.
To order supplies, call 800-646-4633 (1-800-MiniMed), [phone] (outside U.S.), refer to the
contacts list at the beginning of this user guide, or visit our web site at www.medtronicdiabetes.com.
How to wear your pump
There are different ways to wear your pump. Medtronic Diabetes has optional accessories that can hide,
protect, and add to the convenience of wearing a pump. Refer to the accessories catalog or the website
(www.medtronicdiabetes.com) for more information.
• Holster — To wear the pump on your belt.
• Pump clip — To wear the pump underneath your clothing.
• Activity guard — If you are active in sports, or you are a child, use the guard to protect the pump
from disconnecting.
• Leather case — Fine leather lined with nylon. Styling complements business and formal wear. A flap
with a hook-and-loop fastener provides easy access for programming. Wear it vertically with the built-
in belt clip.
Introduction 3
Chapter 1