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Chapter 11
User safety
Indications
The pump is indicated for the continuous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of
diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin.
Contraindications
Pump therapy is not recommended for people who are unwilling or unable to perform a minimum of four (4)
blood glucose tests per day and to maintain contact with their healthcare professional. Successful insulin pump
therapy requires sufficient vision or hearing to allow recognition of the pump signals and alarms.
Warnings
Reservoir and infusion sets
Use only the Paradigm reservoir and Paradigm infusion sets with your pump. The reservoir and infusion sets
are specifically designed for use with the pump. Use of non-Paradigm reservoirs and/or infusion sets may reduce
pump accuracy and hinder occlusion detection. Do not modify your Paradigm reservoir or Paradigm infusion set.
Do not put any other drugs/medications inside your reservoir to use with this pump. Only insulin that has been
prescribed by your physician can be used in this pump.
X-rays, MRIs and CT scans
If you are going to have an X-ray, CT scan, MRI or other type of exposure to radiation, TAKE OFF YOUR PUMP,
METER AND REMOTE CONTROL and remove them from the area.
NOTE - The pump is designed to withstand common electrostatic and electromagnetic interference, includ-
ing airport security systems.
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