Users Manual

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Activating and Changing Your Pod 5
Activate the Pod
To activate the Pod:
1. Place the Omnipod 5 app (controller or
smartphone) next to the Pod so they are
touching. e Pod should be in its plastic tray
during this process.
2. Tap NEXT.
• If more than one lled Pod is in range,
the Omnipod 5 app informs you of this.
Move at least 20 feet (6 m) away from
any other Omnipod 5 Pod and tap TRY
AGAIN.
• If only one Pod is in range, the Omnipod 5 System performs a series of
safety checks and primes the Pod.
3. Listen for the tone from the Omnipod 5 app that indicates that the Pod is
activated and is ready to be applied.
Note: Aer activating a Pod, the Omnipod 5 app should always be able to
communicate with a Pod that is up to 5 feet (1.5 m) away. Depending on the
location, the Omnipod 5 app may be able to communicate with a Pod that is as
much as 50 feet (15 meters) away.
Note: Aer activating, the Pod beeps every 5 minutes until you apply it. If you do
not apply it and do not begin insulin delivery within 60 minutes aer activating,
the Pod becomes unusable.
If you see a communication error message
when you attempt to activate your Pod, see
"Error When Activating a Pod" on page
235.
Prepare the Pod site
Select the Pod infusion site (screen
step
):
Guidelines for Pod site selection
Discuss suitable Pod placement sites
with your healthcare provider using the
following guidelines:
• Place at least 3 inches from your CGM
sensor site.
Starting
Your
OmniPod 5
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267