Dexcom G5 User Manual page 83

The following table reviews the sensor applicator components in order of use.
Order of
Use
1
2
3
4
5
6
Order of
Use
7
8
9
Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Calibration
Figure 3. G5 Mobile Sensor Applicator and Pod
Name
Sensor Pack
Adhesive Patch
Safety Lock
Plunger
Applicator Barrel
Collar
Name
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.
What it does
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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