Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual page 86

CHAPTER 6 • Infusion Site Care and Loading Cartridge
syringe into vial. Maintain pressure
on syringe plunger.
7. With needle still inserted into vial,
turn vial and syringe upside down.
Release syringe plunger. Insulin will
begin to flow from the vial into the
syringe.
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8. Slowly pull back the plunger to the
desired amount of insulin.
9. While the filling needle is still in the
vial and upside down, tap the
syringe so that any air bubbles rise
to the top. Then slowly push the
plunger upwards, forcing any air
bubbles back into the vial.
10. Check the syringe for air bubbles
and do one of the following:
 If there are air bubbles present,
repeat step 9.
 If no air bubbles are present,
remove the filling needle from the
vial.
Instructions for Filling the Cartridge
1. Inspect the cartridge package for
any signs of damage. Discard any
damaged product.
2. Open the package and remove the
cartridge.
3. Hold the cartridge upright and
gently insert the needle into the
white insulin fill port on the
cartridge. The needle is not
intended to go all the way in, so do
not force it.