User guide

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Refer to Chapters 8 & 9 in the MiniMed Paradigm™ Veo™ User Guide
Insertion of Sensor
Wash your hands thoroughly before starting.
You will need the following:
a sensor at room temperature
•
the Medtronic Sen-Serter insertion device •
tape or a bandage (e.g. IV 3000® dressing) •
Select a site for insertion and choose a site free of
lumps, bumps, bruises, tattoos, etc. Remember to
alternate sites.
Clean the insertion site with alcohol wipes.
Insert the sensor at 45/60 degrees using the
Sen-Serter (on taut skin).
GETTING CONTROL
WARNING
Ensure that the sensor is fully inserted into the skin; •
make sure it is not dislodged while removing the
Sen-Serter or the introducer needle (ref steps 7-9 on
page 37).
Once inserted, wait 5-15 minutes for the sensor to be •
wetted with interstitial uid.