Dexcom g4 platinum Quick Start Manual page 203

ANIMAS® VIBE™ SYSTEM
cHAPtER 12 - tROUBlESHOOtING PROBlEmS WItH YOUR
Problems with Sensor Insertion
Problems can occur during Sensor insertion, and in keeping the Sensor Pod attached to your body.
Common problems seen with patient use and suggested solutions are listed in the following table.
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
Safety Lock will not detach from the
Applicator
Applicator Collar will not pull up
Applicator will not detach from the
Sensor Pod
Transmitter Latch will not remove
easily
Sensor Pod does not remain stuck
on body
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DExcOm G4 PlAtINUm SENSOR AND tRANSmIttER
• Make sure to pull straight out using the arrows on the
Safety Lock as a guide.
• DO NOT wiggle the Safety Lock back and forth or you
may snap off/break the Safety Lock and damage the
Applicator.
• Make sure the white plunger is completely pressed
down before pulling the collar up.
• Firmly pull up on the collar.
• Pull the Collar all the way up. It should be very close to
the top of the Applicator.
• Make sure the Transmitter Latch is down before
squeezing the Release Tabs.
• Then squeeze the center part of the ribbed Release
Tabs on the side of the Sensor Pod, and lift the
Applicator away from your body.
• Hold the Sensor Pod down with one hand and twist the
Latch with the other hand to remove it.
• DO NOT try to snap it straight off.
• DO NOT use any cream or lotion on your skin where
you attach the Sensor Pod.
• Clean the skin with alcohol and make sure it is dry
before you attach the Sensor Pod. DO NOT leave any
substance on the skin where the Needle inserts.
• You may use medical tape (such as Blenderm
the white adhesive patch of the Sensor Pod.
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Transmitter or the plastic parts of the Sensor Pod.
SUGGESTED SOLUTION
WARNING: DO NOT place the tape over the
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