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CHAPTER 6 Explanting the Pump
System
Explant considerations
When the battery in the Pump is depleted or if acceptable glycemic control can-
not be achieved, it may become necessary to explant the Pump system.
Prior to explantation, it may be possible to perform interventions that could cor-
rect certain conditions. These procedures are described in Appendices E and F.
If all appropriate interventions have been exhausted without an acceptable out-
come, please contact Medtronic MiniMed prior to scheduling a Pump explanta-
tion.
Returning devices/components to Medtronic
MiniMed
Explanted Pumps and Catheters or other components should be returned to
Medtronic MiniMed for evaluation. Please call Medtronic MiniMed and obtain a
Returned Sales Order (RSO) number prior to each return.
Explanted devices must be sealed in an appropriate biohazard container and
packed with a gauze pad soaked with sterile saline. The shipping container
should be water tight. Chemical and reliability analysis require that the device
not dry out during transportation.
Be certain to include required patient information as well as the RSO number,
date, and reason for the explant and place all pertinent documentation in a water
tight document package. Put the RSO number on the shipping label.