Remove Sensor Pod And Transmitter - Dexcom G5 MOBILE User Manual

Preventing Sensor Failures
Sensor failures can happen when your display device doesn't receive your sensor glucose
readings. While it is rare to have a sensor failure, there are preventative steps you can take.
Help prevent sensor failures by checking:
1. Sensor hasn't expired.
2. Transmitter is snapped securely into sensor pod.
3. Sensor pod isn't dislodged or adhesive isn't peeling.
4. Nothing is rubbing against sensor pod (for example, seat belts, etc.).
5. You selected a good insertion site (see Chapter 6).
6. Insertion site is clean and dry before sensor insertion.
The app and receiver are ready for a new session! However, before you can start a new
sensor session, you need to end the current sensor session and remove the old sensor and
transmitter.

8.4 Remove Sensor Pod and Transmitter

Removing Sensor Pod
Think of the transmitter as being part of the sensor pod. Do not remove the transmitter
before removing the sensor pod from your body.
To remove the sensor pod:
1. Gently peel sensor pod adhesive patch from skin.
– Sensor wire comes out with sensor pod.
2. Separate the transmitter from the sensor pod.
3. Throw away the sensor pod following your local waste management regulations for
disposing of blood-contacting parts (sensor and applicator).
Removing Transmitter From Sensor Pod
Remember your transmitter is reusable. With a battery life of 90 days, use the same
transmitter over a number of sensor sessions. You'll receive prompts as you near the end of
its battery life.
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