Fill Reservoir - Abbott FreeStyle Aviator User Manual

Section 2: Using the System for the First Time – Quick Setup

2.3 Fill Reservoir

2.3 Fill Reservoir
Purpose
To fill the pump's reservoir with insulin for delivery.
When
Do this procedure when you:
• insulin reservoir.
Need to fill your
Caution: When your insulin supply is low, there will be a
alarm. Also, the insulin icon in the Levels panel on the Home screen will show the level of insulin
in the reservoir.
•
Want to practice filling the insulin reservoir.
WARNING: While the pump and infusion set are disconnected from your body, you can practice
filling your insulin reservoir with saline until you are comfortable with the procedure. You must
dispose of the used infusion set and reservoir after practicing. Do NOT refill the reservoir.
WARNING: Insulin that has been degraded by environmental conditions [extreme heat over
104ºF (40º C), extreme cold below 30ºF (-1º C), has clots, etc.] may cause adverse medical events
or serious injury. Discard any insulin that has been exposed to extreme temperatures.
WARNING: ALWAYS disconnect your pump and infusion set from your body before removing
the insulin reservoir from the pump. There is a possibility of occurrence of adverse medical events
or serious injury if the reservoir is NOT installed in the pump and the reservoir is accidentally
pressed or hit.
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Low Insulin Alert
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Section 2: Using the System for the First Time – Quick Setup
Materials
Gather these materials before you begin:
•
Package containing the reservoir with the removable plunger handle attached to
the reservoir plunger and a reservoir protective cap (female luer cap).
WARNING: Your pump's reservoir is for single use only. Use only the Aviator-
compatible reservoir intended for your pump. Do NOT substitute with any other
reservoir. Do NOT reuse the plastic reservoir. It is intended to work best when replaced
after one use.
Insulin (or water or saline, if you are practicing).
WARNING: Do NOT allow any insulin or fluid to get into the reservoir compartment.
WARNING: Before filling the reservoir, make sure your insulin is at room temperature
to limit the amount of bubbles. If you have questions about the correct temperature,
consult your insulin manufacturer's product insert or your healthcare professional.
WARNING: Use only rapid-acting or short-acting U-100 insulin with the Aviator Pump.
Use of another type of insulin may result in adverse medical events or serious injury.
The following insulins have been tested by Abbott Diabetes Care, Inc. and found to be
safe for use in the Aviator Pump: Humalog ®, Apidra®, Novolog®, and regular insulin.
Before using a different insulin with this pump, check the insulin label to make sure the
insulin can be used with the pump.
•
Package for the filling
Use in conjunction with one of the following:
Tyco Healthcare Kendall Monoject™ 22 GA (0.7mm) x 1" (25.4mm) -
Part Number 8881 250222
Tyco Healthcare Kendall Monoject™ 23 GA (0.6mm) x 1/2" (12.7mm) -
Part Number 8881 250263 - (Available in USA only)
• infusion set
Package for the
voir cap.
•
Soap and water
•
Alcohol swab
2.3 Fill Reservoir
needle.
reser-
containing the infusion set with an attached
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