Accu-Chek Spirit User Manual page 169

Problem
Air bubbles in the cartridge and/or
infusion set
Blood in infusion set tubing
Empty cartridge
Disconnected or dislodged
infusion set
Leak in system
Occlusion in system
Failure to complete prime
Poor absorption of insulin
Recommended Actions
In the cartridge: Disconnect and re-prime
your infusion set. Should the air bubbles
remain, replace the cartridge.
In your infusion set: Disconnect and
prime your infusion set. Make sure all
connections are tight and secure.
Change your infusion set and infusion
site.
Replace the cartridge. Cartridges are
for single use only.
Test the connections for their security.
Inspect connections for leaking insulin.
Check your blood glucose level. Change
your infusion set and infusion site.
Check for leaking insulin at all
connections and on the skin. Change your
infusion set, infusion site, cartridge and
adapter. Check your blood glucose level.
Disconnect and re-prime your infusion
set. If the occlusion remains, carry out
the PRIME THE INFUSION SET function
without the cartridge inserted.
See the section "Error E4: OCCLUSION"
Disconnect and re-prime the infusion set.
Always prime until a bubble-free insulin
flow emerges from the tip of the needle.
Make sure the tubing is free of air.
Choose infusion sites without scar tissue,
bruises, or tissue build-up.
Do not use an infusion set or infusion site
longer than recommended by your doctor
or healthcare team.
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