Users Manual Part 2

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Activating and Changing Your Pod 55 Activating and Changing Your 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.
• For optimal
connectivity,
the Pod should
be placed at
least 3 inches (7.62 cm) from and 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 communication with the Pod. See "19.2. CGM
Placement" on page 275.
Note: Line of sight means that the Pod and CGM are worn on the same
side of the body in a way that the two devices can "see" one another
without your body blocking their communication
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. Aer 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 3 days. However,
if necessary, several products are available to help with peeling adhesive. 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.
Begin Insulin Delivery
Caution: ALWAYS apply the Pod as directed. If you are applying a Pod in a
place that does not have a lot of fatty tissue, squeeze the skin around the Pod
until aer the cannula has inserted. Blockages (occlusions) may result if you
do not use this technique for lean areas.
Remove the Pod's Tab
Warning: DO NOT apply a Pod if you see the cannula is extended beyond
the adhesive backing aer the tab on the Pod is removed. is cannula
cannot be inserted resulting in under-delivery of insulin which could lead to
hyperglycemia.
Remove the Pod's tab (screen step ):
1. Turn the Pod so the tab is up and facing
you.
2. Place your thumb on the bottom (at
edge) of the tab and pull the tab upwards.
e tab snaps o. row the tab away.
When you remove the tab, a drop of
insulin may be visible at the end of the
cannula or in the well.
3. If any of the following apply, tap CANCEL,
and then dispose of the Pod and begin
again with a new Pod:
• e Pod is accidentally dropped, as
this could mean the Pod is no longer
sterile.
• e Pod or its adhesive pad is wet,
dirty, or damaged.
• e cannula extends beyond the
adhesive backing when the tab is
removed.
4. Using the pull tabs, remove the white paper backing covering the adhesive
pad. Be careful not to remove the adhesive pad itself. Do not allow the
adhesive to fold back on itself.
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.
Back
Front
Up, down, or slight angle
Horizontal or diagonal
Up, down, or slight angle