Animas OneTouch Ping Owner's Booklet page 20

CHAPTER 1 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Amusement Parks
Very powerful electromagnets are sometimes used on "free-fall" amusement park rides. Pumps should
be removed and not taken on these "free-fall" types of rides.
High gravity forces can be experienced when riding on some roller-coasters. It is recommended that
you disconnect (NOT suspend) your pump while on roller-coaster rides.
Aircraft without Cabin Pressurization
If flying in aircraft without cabin pressurization or flying in aircraft used for aerobatics or combat
simulation (pressurized or not), it is recommended that you disconnect (NOT suspend) pump.
Precautions
• Your pump is a sealed device that should be opened ONLY by the manufacturer. If your pump seal
is broken by anyone other than an authorized Animas
your pump is no longer waterproof. If the back label on your pump is removed or damaged, the
warranty is voided and your pump is no longer waterproof.
• When using your pump, if the pump is placed at a vertically higher position than the infusion site, a
very small amount of additional insulin infusion may occur. To minimize this condition and maintain
pump delivery accuracy, the vertical distance between your pump and the infusion site should be no
more than 12 inches (30 centimeters). If your pump is placed at a vertically lower position than the
infusion site, this condition is eliminated.
• Occasionally check the infusion site for proper placement and leaks. Improperly placed infusion sites
or leaks around the infusion site can result in under infusion.
• Occasionally check the infusion set tubing for any damage, leaks or kinks while using your pump.
Damaged, leaking or kinked tubing may restrict or stop insulin delivery and result in under infusion.
Only use Animas ® IR 1200/2000 Series (200 unit/2ml) Cartridges and infusion sets with a standard
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Luer connector. Efficacy of pump cannot be guaranteed if cartridges other than those manufactured
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by Animas Corporation are used or if cartridges are used more than once.
• Always dispose of used cartridges and infusion sets following the regulations in your community.
Failure to follow these guidelines may pose health hazards.
Prior to replacing the battery cap, make sure the o-ring fits securely and is not damaged. A damaged
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o-ring may impact the battery contact and/or the waterproof feature of your pump. See Chapter 4 in
Section I, pages 15–26.
• Prior to inserting a cartridge into your pump, check the o-rings on the cartridge to be sure they are not
damaged. Damaged cartridge o-rings can result in under or over delivery of insulin.
Occasionally check the vents to be sure they are clear of debris. See Chapter 12 in Section I, pages
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73–74.
• Occasionally check that your pump personal settings are correct.
• Occasionally check to make sure your pump emits audible tones that are easily detectable and that
the vibrate feature is working correctly. For example, audible tones should be heard and the vibration
pulse felt every time you replace the battery.
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factory technician, the warranty is voided and
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