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ANIMAS® VIBE™ SYSTEM
C H AP TE R 1 4 - TR O U BL E SH O OT I NG H Y P OG L Y CE M IA , H Y P ER G L YC E MI A , P R OB L E M S W IT H
Problems with Infusion Sets, Sites and Cartridge
A number of problems can occur with infusion sets and sites, the most common of which are listed in
the following table, along with some suggested solutions.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Air bubbles in tubing
Kinked tubing
Dislodged needle or cannula
Blood in tubing
(insulin looks pink or red)
Insulin leak
Redness, tenderness, lumps,
itching, warmth, discharge
Cartridge Reused
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Y OU R I N F U SI O N SET S/ SIT ES , A N D P UM P O P E R A T IO NS
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
Always fill your pump cartridge with room temperature
insulin. Check Luer lock connection and tubing; change
infusion set if needed. If using a disconnect set, remove
the set from your infusion site and prime the bubbles
out. Check that cartridge plunger is straight (plunger rod
is not bent or leaning to one side) and the cartridge is
not filled with more than 2.0 mL of insulin.
Straighten tubing if needed; replace infusion set if
needed.
Change infusion set and site. Consider using different
tape, dressing or infusion set. A cannula cannot be
pushed back into skin successfully.
Change infusion set and site. Check needle/cannula
angle at new infusion site.
Check Luer lock connection by wrapping a tissue around
it to check for moisture; tighten or change cartridge
and infusion set if needed. Check that cartridge is not
filled with more than 2.0 mL of insulin. DO NOT tighten
cartridge cap while the infusion set is connected to your
body.
Change infusion set and site; use clean technique. Treat
old site for infection if necessary. Consult HCP.
DO NOT reuse cartridge. Cartridge is for single use
only.
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