Storage And Disposal - ConvaTec Inset Instructions For Use Manual

containing alcohol or disinfectants in contact
with the connector or the tubing. These may
impact the integrity of the infusion set.
Replace the infusion set if the adhesive tape
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becomes loose or is displaced from its original
site. Since the cannula is soft, it will not cause
any pain if it becomes dislodged, and this may
take place without notice. The soft cannula
must always be completely inserted to receive
the full amount of medication.
Replace the infusion set every two to three
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days, or per your healthcare provider's
instructions.
If your insertion site becomes irritated or
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infected, replace infusion set and use new site
until the first site has healed.
Wash your hands before disconnecting and
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reconnecting the infusion set. Consult your
healthcare provider on how to compensate for
missed medication when disconnected.
Never point a loaded serter towards any body
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part, where insertion is not desired.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Check your blood glucose level one to three
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hours after insertion of the infusion set.
Measure your blood glucose on a regular
basis. Discuss this with your healthcare
provider.
Do not change your infusion set just prior
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to bedtime, unless blood glucose can be
checked one to three hours after insertion.
If your blood glucose level
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unexplainably high or an occlusion alarm
occurs, check for clogs and leaks. If in doubt,
change your infusion set since the soft cannula
could be dislodged or partially clogged.
Discuss plan to bring down your blood glucose
level with your healthcare provider should
any of these problems arise. Test your blood
glucose level to ensure problem is corrected.
Carefully monitor your blood glucose levels
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when disconnected and after reconnecting.
If, during the use of this device or as a result
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of its use a serious incident has occurred,
please report it to the manufacturer and to your
national authority.
STORAGE & DISPOSAL
Store inset™ in a cool, dry location at room
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temperature. Do not store inset™ in direct
sunlight, or in high humidity.
Store and handle insulin according to the
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manufacturer's instructions.
Put the lid back on the serter and dispose in
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a proper sharps container according to local
laws, to avoid the risk of needle stick.
Dispose the used infusion set according to
becomes
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local regulations for biohazardous waste.
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