Applicator Components - Dexcom G5 User Manual

The following table reviews the sensor applicator components in order of use.

Applicator Components

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Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Attaching Transmitter, and Starting Your Session
Sensor Pack
Adhesive Patch
Safety Lock
Plunger
Applicator Barrel
Collar
Sensor Pod
Transmitter Latch
Release Tab
What it does
Sterilized for your protection.
Open to remove applicator and sensor.
Holds the sensor/transmitter in place on your
skin.
Prevents plunger from inserting sensor until
you are ready.
Inserts sensor wire into your body.
Contains small insertion needle and sensor
wire.
Disposable, for single use only.
Collar removes insertion needle.
Helps remove applicator barrel once sensor
wire is inserted.
Holds sensor wire in place under skin.
Holds transmitter.
Locks transmitter into sensor pod.
Allows you to remove applicator barrel from
sensor pod.
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