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Appendix
Protection from Over-infusion or Under-infusion
e Pod soware monitors the infusion rate. If an error that would result in over-
or under-infusion is detected and cannot be corrected, insulin delivery stops, and
an alarm sounds.
Blockage detection
A blockage is an interruption in insulin delivery from the Pod. If the Omnipod 5
System detects a blockage, it sounds a hazard alarm and prompts you to deactivate
and change your Pod.
A blockage hazard alarm sounds when an average of 3 units to 5 units of missed
insulin occurs. e following table depicts blockage detection for three dierent
situations when using U-100 insulin. For example, if the Pod's cannula becomes
blocked when delivering a 5 U bolus, 35 minutes may pass before the Pod sounds
a hazard alarm.
Time between blockage and Pod alarm
Typical time Maximum time
5.00 U bolus 33 minutes 35 minutes
1.00 U/hr basal 3.5 hr 7.0 hr
0.05 U/hr basal 51 hr 80 hr (Pod expiration)
If a blockage spontaneously clears up, a volume of insulin could be released. at
volume would not exceed the volume of the programmed insulin intended for
delivery.
If a blockage is detected during an immediate bolus, the Pod sounds a hazard
alarm at the conclusion of the immediate bolus.
Warning: At very low basal ow rates, checking your blood glucose
frequently may give you an early indication of a blockage. Blockages can
result in hyperglycemia.
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267