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Important notes
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Do not use NovoPen® 5 without proper
training from your doctor or nurse. Make
sure you are confident in making an
injection with the pen before you start your
treatment with it. Refresh the training at
any time by taking a look at the training
video online at www.novopen5.com/xxx
•
If you are blind or have severe visual
problems, do not use NovoPen® 5
without help. Get help from a person with
good eyesight who is trained to use
NovoPen® 5.
•
If you drop your pen, check the insulin
cartridge for damages, for example cracks.
Replace the cartridge with a new one if
necessary.
•
If you accidentally twist your pen apart
between injections, it is important to test
the flow of insulin before your next
injection. You may need to do it several
times before insulin appears.
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NovoPen® 5 is designed to be used with
Penfill® 3 ml insulin cartridges and
NovoTwist® or NovoFine® disposable
needles up to a length of 8 mm.
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Always carry a spare pen, extra insulin of
the same type(s) you use, and new needles
with you in case of loss or damage.
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Never share your pen, insulin cartridges
and needles with other people. They are for
your use alone.
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Always keep your pen, insulin cartridges
and needles out of sight and reach of
others, especially children.
•
Caregivers must be very careful when
handling used needles – to prevent
needle sticks and cross-infection.
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- Page 1 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:37 Side 1 Important notes • • Do not use NovoPen® 5 without proper Always carry a spare pen, extra insulin of training from your doctor or nurse. Make the same type(s) you use, and new needles sure you are confident in making an with you in case of loss or damage.
- Page 2 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:37 Side 2 Insert an insulin cartridge • • Pull off the pen cap. Take a new insulin cartridge. Hold the black cartridge holder and let the cartridge slide in with the colour-coded cap first as illustrated.
- Page 3 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:37 Side 4 If you use cloudy insulin • Twist the cartridge holder on clockwise as illustrated until you If you use an insulin cartridge with cloudy-looking insulin (insulin hear or feel a click. suspension), always resuspend this before injection. See the Penfill®...
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Page 4: Attach A New Needle
2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:37 Side 6 Attach a new needle • • Take a new needle, and tear off the paper tab. Pull off the inner needle cap and throw it away. A drop of insulin may appear at the needle tip. This is normal, •... - Page 5 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:37 Side 8 Test the insulin flow • • Follow steps 2 to 4 below to test the insulin flow. This way Press the dose button until the dose counter shows “0”. The you remove any gap between the black piston rod head and the “0”...
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Page 6: Select Your Dose
2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:37 Side 10 Select your dose • Pull out the dose button, if it is not already out. • Make sure the dose counter shows “0“ before you start. The “0” must line up with the dose pointer. Always look through the insulin window to make sure that the insulin in your pen looks the way it should. -
Page 7: Inject Your Dose
2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:37 Side 12 Inject your dose • • Insert the needle into your skin as your doctor or nurse has Remove the needle from your skin. shown you. • Make sure you can see the dose counter. •... - Page 8 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:37 Side 14 After your injection • • Carefully put the outer needle cap back on the needle. Do not Put the pen cap on your pen after each use to protect the touch the needle. insulin from light.
- Page 9 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:38 Side 16 What is the dose memory? How to read the dose memory Your pen has a dose memory that saves information about Number of hours The examples below show you how to read the dose memory. how much insulin you last injected and the time passed since last injection since then.
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Page 10: Special Display Messages
2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:38 Side 18 How to check your last dose Special display messages • Make sure the dose counter shows “0“ before you start. The Message Cause Action “0” must line up with the dose pointer. The dose Normally, the dose memory will start working again •... - Page 11 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:38 Side 20 How to check how much insulin is left • The insulin scale shows you approximately how much insulin is Turn the dose button until it stops. left in the insulin cartridge. • Check the dose counter: Approx.
- Page 12 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:38 Side 22 If you need more than 60 units If you need more units than are left in the pen If you need a dose of more than 60 units, you will need to split your dose into two If you need more units than you have left in the insulin cartridge, you can split your dose injections.
- Page 13 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:38 Side 24 Replace a used insulin cartridge • • Remove and dispose of the needle from your pen if the Tilt the black cartridge holder and let the cartridge slide out. needle is still on, see pages 14-15. Dispose of it as your doctor or nurse has instructed you.
- Page 14 2011-12-08 DV0246 UM_v2-5_LOLA.qxp:Layout 1 08/12/11 9:38 Side 26 How to care for your pen Care Cleaning Storage Disposal • • • • Only use your NovoPen® 5 as described Only clean your pen with mild detergent Store your pen at room temperature – Do not throw the pen out with your in this guide.
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Page 15: Warranty
EC Directive for Medical Devices If you find that your NovoPen® 5 is faulty, 93/42/EEC. NovoPen® 5 fulfils the specification Novo Nordisk will replace it. Return it to your limits for dose accuracy according to ISO supplier for inspection within three years of 11608-1.