User guide

The continuous glucose values provided by the Paradigm 554/754 pump systems 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 pump.
Contraindications
Pump therapy is not recommended for people who are unwilling or unable to perform a minimum of four
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
Pump
The pump is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anaesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
Reservoir and infusion sets
Standard Luer sets are not compatible with the Medtronic MiniMed Paradigm pump. Medtronic Diabetes
Paradigm reservoirs and Paradigm-compatible infusion sets are specifically designed for use with the pump.
Do not modify your Paradigm reservoir or Paradigm-compatible 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.
Sensor
The sensor may create special needs regarding your medical conditions or medications. Please discuss these
conditions and medications with your doctor before using the sensor.
Bleeding, swelling, irritation and/or infection at the insertion site are possible risks associated with inserting
the sensor and sometimes result from improper insertion and maintenance of insertion site.
Transmitter
Product contains small parts and may pose a choking hazard for young children.
Optional occlusive dressing should be removed if irritation or reaction to this develops.
The transmitter should be disconnected from the sensor while traveling on an aircraft, or if it interferes with
another transmitting device.
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