Prime Pump And Infusion Set - Abbott FreeStyle Aviator User Manual

Section 2: Using the System for the First Time – Quick Setup
2.4 Fill Reservoir
20. Insert the insulin reservoir into the a.
pump.
Line up
WARNING:
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WARNING:
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WARNING:
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b.
c.
Tip: If you hold the reservoir compartment vertically, the reservoir will
slide into the pump once you have turned it into the correct position.
There is NO need to push the reservoir into the pump.
d.
21. Return the insulin vial to its
storage location.
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reservoir compartment
Line up the reservoir with the
the black dotted line with the arrow on the reservoir in line with
the white line on the pump.
Do NOT hold the plunger while placing the reservoir into the pump,
or you may accidentally deposit insulin into the tubing and cause
problems with insulin delivery and possible adverse events or seri-
ous injury.
Do NOT force the reservoir into the pump. Make sure the black res-
ervoir alignment mark is lined up with the pump alignment mark
and gently wiggle into place.
Do NOT allow any insulin or fluid into the reservoir compartment.
Slide the reservoir back into the reservoir compartment.
Gently wiggle it if necessary until it drops fully into place.
Use your thumb or finger to rotate the cap handle 90 degrees
clockwise, or until it aligns with the side of the pump.
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2.4 Prime Pump and Infusion Set

by placing
Purpose
When
Materials
To prime the pump, infusion set tubing and cannula using the Aviator Companion, so that the pump
is ready to deliver insulin.
Do this procedure when you:
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Change your infusion set
o
Before connecting the infusion set to your body – to remove the air from the tubing.
o
Just after connecting the infusion set to your body – to replace the small amount of
air that was in the cannula (soft tubing that remains in your body to deliver insulin).
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Notice air in your tubing and have disconnected the infusion set from your body – to
remove the air from the tubing.
WARNING: Use ONLY the Aviator infusion sets intended for your pump. NOT using the correct infusion set
may result in adverse medical events or serious injury.
WARNING: You need to install the reservoir in the pump and prime tubing before attaching infusion set to
body.
WARNING: If infusion set is attached to your body when priming, this may result in accidental delivery of
insulin and possible adverse medical events or serious injury.
WARNING: If reservoir, infusion set tubing or cannula is improperly primed, this may result in delivery
errors and adverse medical events or serious injury.
WARNING: Prime infusion set cannula after every infusion set change.
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Your companion with battery charged and initial settings programmed.
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Your pump with the battery installed and reservoir filled.
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Your companion and pump already paired.
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A Unomedical comfort™, comfort short™ or inset™ II infusion set
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Section 2: Prime Pump and Infusion Set
2.4 Fill Reservoir
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