User's Manual

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CHAPTER 4 Pump implantation
Preprogramming and pre-testing the Pump
Every Implantable Insulin Pump is fully tested before shipment and is accompa-
nied by a package insert indicating the measured stroke volume and Pump type.
Prior to shipping, each Pump is filled with sterile rinse buffer to assure sterility.
Programming of the Pump may be performed a day before Pump implantation.
The Implantable Insulin Pump may be programmed through the outer tray of the
sterile package. First, the PPC needs to be “married” to the Pump, then the Pump
function is verified by performing the initialization procedure described in Chap-
ter 3, PPC/Pump System Initialization.
Registration card
To ensure proper patient identification and device serial number tracking, the
Registration Card that accompanies each Pump must be completed and promptly
returned to Medtronic MiniMed.
Supplies and solutions
Before preparing the Pump, be sure to read Appendix D, Precautions and Gen-
eral Procedures. Assemble the necessary materials prior to starting the proce-
dure:
Supplies
• One (1) 100 µL sterile pipette
(available non sterile from Medtronic MiniMed) MMT-4104
• One (1) sterile scalpel blade
• One (1) scale (0.01g resolution)
• One (1) sterile beaker (or sterile barrier towel) for weighing
• One (1) sterile bag for PPC