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- Page 1 0 1 9 7 Eqpen AUTOMATIC SOMATROPIN PEN INJECTOR ® Eqpen ® ® ® ® ® USER'S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of contents before the first use construction of pen injector, pen needle and cartridge installation of cartridge and pen needle priming your Eqpen ® injecting a dose removing a needle replacing a cartridge replacing a needle storage and cleaning... -
Page 3: Before The First Use
Replacement therapy in adults with pronounced growth hormone deficiency. - Growth hormone deficiency in adults. ® ® Eqpen is recommended for use exclusively with Eqpen somatropin 3 ml cartridges according to ISO 11608-3. Eqpen ® is recommended for use with disposable needles according to ISO 11608-2. - Page 4 ® Do not use Eqpen , if it is not working properly, or any of its parts look damaged. ®...
- Page 5 Eqpen ® window displaying pen body the end of the injection release button pen cap window of cartridge holder plunger selector window cartridge holder rubber cartridge tip dose selector inner needle shield needle somatropin pen needle...
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Page 6: Installation Of Cartridge And Pen Needle
Eqpen ® the cap somatropin cartridge new pen needle alcohol swab New somatropin cartridge or Eqpen ® with cartridge attached should be taken out of the refrigerator 30 minutes prior the planned injection. Step 2 Unscrew the cartridge holder from the pen body... - Page 7 instalation of cartridge and pen needle Step 3 Press the plunger into the pen body.
- Page 8 instalation of cartridge and pen needle Step 5 Check the somatropin cartridge to make sure it is not cracked or broken. Insert somatropin cartridge into the cartridge holder, rubber tip to the front. Step 6 Attach the cartridge holder to the pen body by turning it according to direction shown on the drawing, until first resistance is met.
- Page 9 instalation of cartridge and pen needle Step 7 Take a new sterile needle and remove the paper tab from the outer needle shield. For each injection use a new needle. Do not use needles if the paper cover if damaged. Step 8 Hold the pen injector by the cartridge holder.
- Page 10 instalation of cartridge and pen needle Step 9 Remove the outer needle shield. Retain it for removal of the needle after the completion of the injection process. Step 10 Remove the inner needle shield as recommended by the manufacturer. To minimise the risk of unintended needle penetration and transmission of infectious diseases, never replace the inner needle cap once removed.
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Page 11: Priming Your Eqpen
Eqpen ® Step 11 Using the dose selector, choose 0.2 testing units of somatropin. Turn the dose selector clockwise until the figure 0.2 appears in the selector window. Step 12 Take the pen with the needle pointing upwards. Using your thumb, slide the release button in the direction of the needle. - Page 12 injecting a dose Step 13 Turn dose selector to your desired dose. Example: 0.2 units shown in the drawing. If you dial too many units, you can correct the dose by turning the dose selector backwards. Step 14 Select the injection site (abdomen, thighs, buttocks) and wipe your skin with an alcohol swab.
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Page 13: Injecting A Dose
Perform the actions described in steps 16 through 18. Prepare your Eqpen ® for injection by proceeding in accordance with steps 7 through 12. -
Page 14: Removing A Needle
removing a needle Step 17 Put the outer needle shield on the needle. Rotate the outer needle shield counterclockwise. Remove the used needle. Dispose of it in accordance with information provided by the manufacturer of the needle. Put the cap on the pen injector. - Page 15 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Przyczyna: ROZWIĄZANIE: Problem: Problem: Possible cause: HOW TO ELIMINATE: Use a new needle with each injection. The crystallisation of The crystallisation of The needle is not replaced Używaj zawsze nowej igły Brak zmiany igły po somatropin at the somatropin at the with each injection.
- Page 16 Troubleshooting Problem: HOW TO ELIMINATE: Possible cause: Despite a number of priming Check if the cartridge was properly Incorrectly installed procedures a drop of installed. There should be no space somatropin cartridge somatropin has not appeared between the plunger and the cartridge. on the end of the needle.
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Page 17: Storage And Cleaning
Do not immerse ® Always keep your Eqpen and needles out of the reach of other people, Eqpen ® especially children. into water. ® Eqpen should always be stored and carried with the top cap on, without a needle. -
Page 18: Information From The Manufacturer
In the events of serious incidents, this should be reported to the manufacturer and to the competent authority. Distributor/Importer: Manufacturer: Nemera Szczecin sp. z o.o. 10A Litewska Street 71-344 Szczecin, Poland plszc_info@nemera.net www.nemera.net... - Page 19 legend Indicates the medical device manufacturer (yellow color) Indicates that caution is necessary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed or that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use Patient information website...
- Page 20 notes...
- Page 21 Remember to dispose Your pen injector 3 years after first use. Below note the date of first and last use of Eqpen use on: Throw away after:...
- Page 22 ® Read the instructions carefully before using Eqpen Failure to follow of these instructions may have serious consequences to your health. Using the device in a different way from the process described in this manual is not recommended. Eqpen AUTOMATIC SOMATROPIN PEN INJECTOR ®...