Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual page 28

CHAPTER 2 • Important Safety Information
WARNING
The pump includes parts (such as the USB cable
and infusion set tubing) that could pose a
strangulation or asphyxiation hazard. ALWAYS
use the appropriate length of infusion set tubing
and arrange cables and tubing to minimize the
risk of strangulation. ENSURE that these parts
are stored in a secure place when not in use.
WARNING
For patients who do not self-manage their
disease, the Security PIN function should
ALWAYS be on when the pump is not being
used by a caregiver. The Security PIN function is
intended to prevent inadvertent screen taps or
button presses that may lead to insulin delivery
or changes in the pump settings. These
changes can potentially lead to hypoglycemic or
hyperglycemic events.
WARNING
For patients whose insulin administration is
managed by a caregiver, ALWAYS turn off the
Quick Bolus feature to avoid inadvertent bolus
delivery. If the Security PIN is turned on, the
Quick Bolus feature is automatically disabled.
Inadvertent screen taps, button presses, or
tampering with the insulin pump could result in
over delivery or under delivery of insulin. This
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can cause hypoglycemia (low BG) or
hyperglycemia (high BG) events.
Radiology and Medical Procedures
and Your t:slim X2 System
WARNING
ALWAYS notify the provider/technician about
your diabetes and your pump. If you need to
discontinue use of the pump for medical
procedures, follow your healthcare provider's
instructions to replace missed insulin when you
reconnect to the pump. Check your BG before
disconnecting from the pump and again when
you reconnect and treat high BG levels as
recommended by your healthcare provider.
WARNING
DO NOT expose your pump, transmitter, or
sensor to:
» X-ray
» Computed Tomography (CT) scan
» Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
» Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
scan
» Other exposure to radiation
The System is magnetic resonance (MR) unsafe.
You must take off your pump, transmitter, and
sensor and leave them outside the procedure
room if you are going to have any of the above
procedures.
WARNING
In addition to the above, DO NOT expose your
pump, transmitter, or sensor to:
» Pacemaker/Automatic Implantable
Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD)
placement or reprogramming
» Cardiac Catheterization
» Nuclear Stress Test
You must take off your pump, transmitter, and
sensor and leave them outside the procedure
room if you are going to have any of the above
medical procedures.
WARNING
There are other procedures where you should
proceed with caution:
» Laser Surgery – Your System can
usually be worn during the procedure.
However, some lasers can create
interference and cause the System to
alarm.
» General Anesthesia – Depending on the
equipment being used, you may or may