Users Manual

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Activating and Changing Your Pod 5
Apply the Pod
Inspect and apply the Pod (screen step ):
1. Examine the Pod. Tap CANCEL and dispose of the Pod if the adhesive pad is
folded, torn, or damaged, and begin again with a new Pod.
2. Orient the Pod so it is:
• Horizontal or diagonal on your abdomen, hip, lower back, or buttocks.
• Up and down
or at a slight
angle on your
upper arm or
thigh.
• Placed within
line of sight
to the CGM.
e Bluetooth
connection
between the
CGM and
the Pod does
not travel
well through
the body. Keeping both devices within line of sight allows for consistent
CGM information to be available to the Pod. See "13.2. CGM Placement"
on page 129.
3. Apply the Pod to the selected infusion site, pressing down rmly to secure the
Pod to your skin.
e adhesive is designed for one-time use. Once a Pod is placed on your
body, you cannot move that Pod to another infusion site.
Note: e Pod’s adhesive keeps it securely in place for up to three days.
However, if necessary, several products are available to enhance adhesion.
Ask your healthcare provider about these products. Avoid getting any lotion,
creams, sprays, or oils near the infusion site as these products may loosen the
adhesive.
Back
Front
Up, down, or slight angle
Horizontal or diagonal
Up, down, or slight angle
Starting
Your
OmniPod 5
Effective Date: 22DEC2020, PCO-000267