Transmitter Attachment - Dexcom G4 Professional User Manual

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• Make sure the transmitter latch is down (against the body) before
squeezing the tabs to remove the applicator barrel.
• Squeeze the center of the ribbed part of the release tabs.
• While squeezing the tabs, rock the applicator barrel forward and out
away from the body.
If you have any problems with insertion, save the sensor and applicator
and contact Dexcom Technical Support (see Chapter 15, User
Assistance).

6.6 TRANSMITTER ATTACHMENT

You must snap the transmitter into the sensor pod after you insert the
sensor. Follow these steps to attach the transmitter.
1. Ensure the transmitter is free of dust before placing the transmitter
in the sensor pod (see Chapter 12, Section 12.3, for cleaning
instructions).
Do not to touch the metal circles on the bottom of the transmitter with
the skin.
Do not to scratch the bottom of the transmitter as scratches may
compromise the waterproof seal.
2. Place the transmitter in the sensor pod
(with the flat side down, and the narrower
side away from the transmitter latch).
3. Snap in the transmitter:
a. With one hand, you may want to pinch up on the skin at the front
edge of the white adhesive.
b. P lace one finger on the transmitter to keep it in place.
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