Tandem t:slim X2 User Manual page 88

CHAPTER 6 • Infusion Site Care and Loading Cartridge
back pressure as you slowly press
on the plunger.
10. Maintain pressure on the plunger
while you remove the needle from
the cartridge. Check the cartridge
for leaks. If you detect insulin
leaking, discard the cartridge and
repeat entire process with a new
cartridge.
11. Always dispose of used needles,
syringes, cartridges, and infusion
sets following the instructions from
your healthcare provider.
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Instructions on How to Install a
Cartridge
If this is the very first time you are
loading the cartridge, remove the
shipping canister (which is not for
human use) from the back of the pump.
1. From the Home screen, tap
OPTIONS.
2. Tap Load.
During the load sequence, the
Tandem logo is disabled. Tapping it
will not return to the Home screen.
3. Tap Change Cartridge.
4. A screen will display to notify you
that all insulin deliveries will be
stopped. Tap to continue.
NOTE
First Time Use: This screen will not be
displayed if this is the first time loading a
new cartridge and you have not started
actively pumping.
5. Disconnect the infusion set from
your body and tap to continue.
 Preparing for Cartridge screen is
displayed.
6. Remove the used cartridge. If
needed, place the cartridge removal
tool or the edge of a coin in the slot
at the bottom of the cartridge and
twist to aid in the removal of the
cartridge.
7. Place the bottom of the cartridge at
the end of the pump. Make sure
cartridge is lined up to both guide
tracks.
8. Push on the circular fill port next to
the cartridge tubing to slide the