User guide

NOTE: The use of RF (radio frequency) devices with the pump reduces battery life.
Block feature
Block restricts access to pump programming. The factory setting for this feature is off. Block is an important
safety feature if the pump user requires someone else to maintain complete control of pump operation. When
block is on, the remote control is used to deliver a bolus and suspend/resume the pump. Direct pump
programming is limited to suspend, block, and selftest. You can, however, still view status-type screens such
as STATUS, BOLUS HISTORY, BASAL REVIEW, and DAILY TOTALS. Discuss what uses and settings are best for
you with your healthcare professional. (You can order the remote control from Medtronic Diabetes.)
Turning block on
NOTE:
The vibrate alert-type is disabled when block is on.
1 Go to the BLOCK OPTION screen.
Main > Utilities > Block
2 Select On, then press ACT. The HOME screen will appear with an open circle. The Block option is now
on and the pump is in Special mode. Exit the menus.
Example 1: Block
Nicholas is a very active toddler who wears a Paradigm pump. His parents don't want to worry that he will
play with the pump and accidentally change his programmed settings. They simply activated the Block
feature, and now, except for the Suspend and Self-Test, no other features are active when using the pump
buttons. When Nicholas needs a bolus, his parents and caregivers simply program it with the Remote
Control.
Example 2: Block
Oscar is an elderly man with diabetes who needs assistance with all of his daily living activities. He needs
his caregiver or family member to help him with his pump as well. To be sure that Oscar does not change
any pump settings, his family programmed his Paradigm pump with the Block feature turned on. They use
the Remote Control to give him his boluses when he needs them.
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