Freestyle Libre User Manual page 7

around or under your Sensor, remove the Sensor and stop using the
FreeStyle Libre System . Contact your health care professional before
continuing to use the FreeStyle Libre System .
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Intense exercise may cause your Sensor to loosen due to sweat or
movement of the Sensor . Remove and replace your Sensor if it starts to
loosen and follow the instructions to select an appropriate application
site .
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Do not reuse Sensors . The Sensor and Sensor Applicator are designed
for single use . Reuse may result in no glucose readings and infection .
Not suitable for re-sterilization . Further exposure to irradiation may
cause inaccurate results .
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If a Sensor breaks inside your body, call your health care professional .
How to Store the Sensor Kit:
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Store the Sensor Kit between 39°F and 77°F . Storage outside of this
range may cause inaccurate Sensor glucose readings . While you don't
need to keep your Sensor Kit in a refrigerator, you can as long as the
refrigerator is between 39°F and 77°F . Do not freeze .
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Store the Sensor Kit between 10-90% non-condensing humidity .
When not to use the System:
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Do NOT use if the Sensor Kit package, Sensor Pack, or Sensor
Applicator appear to be damaged or already opened due to risk of no
results and/or infection .
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Do NOT use if Sensor Kit contents are past expiration date .
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Do NOT use if the Reader appears to be damaged due to risk of electric
shock and/or no results .
What to know before you Apply the Sensor:
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The Sensor Pack and Sensor Applicator are
packaged as a set (separately from the Reader)
and have the same Sensor code . Check that the
Sensor codes match before using your Sensor
Pack and Sensor Applicator . Do not use Sensor
Packs and Sensor Applicators with different Sensor
codes together as this will result in incorrect
glucose readings .
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Clean the application site and ensure that it is dry prior to Sensor
insertion . This helps the Sensor stay attached to your body .
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Clean hands prior to Sensor handling/insertion to help prevent
infection .
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Change the application site for the next Sensor application to prevent
discomfort or skin irritation .
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Sensor placement is not approved for sites other than the back of the
arm . If placed in other areas, the Sensor may not function properly .
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Select an appropriate Sensor site to help the Sensor stay attached
to the body and prevent discomfort or skin irritation . Avoid areas
with scars, moles, stretch marks, or lumps . Select an area of skin
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