User Manual

Implanting the MiniMed 2007C Pump System
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• Ask your doctor to complete and return your Device Registration
Card to MiniMed. This card contains the Pump and Catheter
serial numbers, which are needed for device tracking by
MiniMed.
• Schedule an appointment with your doctor for your first follow-
up visit.
• Read Chapter 5, “Alarms and Messages,” and ask your doctor to
explain anything you don’t understand.
Follow-up
Before you leave the hospital, your doctor will schedule an appointment
for your first follow-up office visit. Your healthcare team will also keep in
close contact with you during the first few weeks following implantation.
Frequent adjustments in your insulin delivery are often required for sev-
eral weeks following implantation.
NOTE: ALWAYS keep your PPC with you. During office
visits, a member of the healthcare team will check
the status of your Pump. Only YOUR PPC can be
used to check YOUR Pump.
Your post-implant recovery will be similar to recovery from other surgical
procedures. You will need to obtain adequate rest, eat a nutritious diet,
and avoid individuals who are suffering from infections or viruses.
Recovery times vary among individuals, but most people recover fully in
a few weeks. Your physician will ask you to call if you are not feeling
well, particularly if you have an elevated temperature or if you notice any
redness or drainage around your incision site.