User Manual

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➠ Transmitter: The transmitter (MMT-7701) is a small oval disk that connects to the sensor and is
adhered to the skin with a medical dressing. It contains a battery, sensor electronics and a radio
frequency transmitter. When a sensor is attached to the transmitter, it automatically initializes the
sensor and begins to periodically transmit glucose data to the pump using a radio signal.
➠ Sensor: The glucose sensor (MMT-7002) is a device that continuously measures glucose from your
subcutaneous tissue as an electronic signal, the strength of which is proportional to the amount of
glucose present. An introducer needle allows for subcutaneous insertion of the sensor.
➠ ComLink: The Medtronic MiniMed ComLink (MMT-7304), if available, is used to download the pump
data to the diabetes management software installed in your computer via a serial communications
interface cable.
User safety
Indications
The Paradigm 522/722 pump system is indicated for the continuous delivery of insulin, at set and
variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin. In addition, the
pump system is indicated for continuous periodic monitoring of glucose levels in the fluid under the
skin, and possible low and high blood glucose episodes. The pump displays real-time glucose values
and stores this data so that it can be analyzed to track patterns and improve diabetes management.
Pump history can be downloaded to a computer for analysis of historical glucose values.
The real-time glucose values provided by the Paradigm 522 and 722 pump are not intended to be
used directly for making therapy adjustments. Rather, they provide an indication that a confirmation
fingerstick measurement may be required. All therapy adjustments should be based on
measurements obtained using a home glucose monitor and not based on the value displayed by the
Paradigm 522 and 722 pump.
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 Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm