Users Manual Part 2

Activating and Changing Your Pod 5
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5 Activating and Changing Your Pod
5.1. Beginning the Pod Activation Process
Warning: DO NOT wear a Pod if you are sensitive to or have allergies to
acrylic adhesives, or have fragile or easily damaged skin. Applying a Pod
under these circumstances could put your health at risk.
Warning: ALWAYS be prepared to inject insulin with an alternative method
if insulin delivery from the Pod is interrupted. You are at increased risk for
developing hyperglycemia if insulin delivery is interrupted because the Pod
only uses rapid-acting U-100 insulin. Failure to have an alternative method
of insulin delivery can lead to very high glucose or diabetic ketoacidosis
(DKA). Ask your healthcare provider for instructions for handling
interrupted insulin delivery.
Warning: DO NOT allow small children access to small parts, such as the
Pod and its accessories, including the tab. Small parts could be swallowed
and pose a choking hazard. If ingested or swallowed, these small parts could
cause internal injury or infection.
Warning: NEVER use insulin that is expired or cloudy in the Pod as it may
be damaged. Using damaged or expired insulin could cause hyperglycemia
and put your health at risk.
Caution: ALWAYS follow these steps in preparing your site. If your site is not
cleaned properly or if your hands are dirty, you increase your risk of infection.
• Wash your hands.
• Clean the top of the insulin vial with an alcohol prep swab.
• Clean your infusion site with soap and water or an alcohol prep swab, and
let it dry completely.
• Keep sterile materials away from any possible contamination.
Caution: DO NOT use a Pod if the sterile packaging is open or damaged, the
Pod has been dropped aer removal from the package, or the Pod is expired as
the Pod may not work properly and increase your risk of infection.
Caution: DO NOT use any component of the Omnipod 5 System
(smartphone, Controller, Pod) if you suspect damage aer an unexpected event
such as dropping or hitting on a hard surface. Using damaged components may
put your health at risk as the system may not be working properly. If you are
unsure if one or more of your components are damaged, stop using the system
and call Customer Care for support.
Caution: ALWAYS rotate insulin infusion sites to help prevent infusion site
complications like scar tissue and infection. Rotating insulin infusion sites
reduces the risk of scarring. Using a site with scar tissue can lead to problems
with insulin absorption.