Applying Your Sensor - Freestyle Libre User Manual

Applying your sensor

Follow these four easy steps to apply your sensor:
For complete application instructions, please see the product insert in the sensor kit.
* Choose a site that is at least 2.5 cm (1 inch) away from an insulin injection site. To prevent discomfort or skin irritation, you should select a different site other than the one most recently used.
† CAUTION: Do NOT use if the sensor pack or the sensor applicator seems to be damaged or already opened. Do NOT use if past expiration date. The sensor applicator now contains a needle. Do NOT touch inside the sensor applicator
or put it back into the sensor pack.
‡ CAUTION: Do NOT push down on the sensor applicator until placed over prepared site to prevent unintended results or injury.
§ Applying the sensor may cause bruising or bleeding. If there is bleeding that does not stop, remove the sensor and apply a new one at a different site. Make sure the sensor is secure after application.
Select a site on the back of your upper arm, avoiding any scars, moles, or
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lumps. Wash the area with plain soap (non-moisturizing, fragrance-free) and
water, and then dry.
Use an alcohol wipe to disinfect the skin and allow the area to air-dry
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before proceeding.*
Peel open the lid on the sensor pack and unscrew the cap from the sensor
applicator. Line up the dark marks on the sensor applicator and the sensor
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pack. On a hard, flat surface, press down firmly on the sensor applicator until it
comes to a stop, and then lift to remove it from the sensor pack.†
Apply the sensor by placing the applicator over the cleaned site and
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pressing down firmly until the sensor is in place.
applicator away from your arm and check that the sensor is secure.
Gently pull the sensor
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