V-Go Insulin Delivery Device Quick Reference Manual

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Using the V-Go

Disposable Insulin Delivery Device

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Quick Reference Guide

The Quick Reference Guide does not replace the Instructions for Patient Use or training on the V-Go.

Training on the V-Go is important. If you have not been previously trained, speak to a

Valeritas Customer Care Representative 24/7 at 1-866-881-1209 before using the V-Go.

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Page 1 ™ Quick Reference Guide The Quick Reference Guide does not replace the Instructions for Patient Use or training on the V-Go. Training on the V-Go is important. If you have not been previously trained, speak to a Valeritas Customer Care Representative 24/7 at 1-866-881-1209 before using the V-Go.
Page 2 Grey Indicator • Bolus Delivery Button: A grey button next to the insulin port on one of the short edges of the V-Go. When pressed Viewing Window after the bolus ready button activates this button, the V-Go delivers a bolus dose of 2 Units of insulin (1 push = 2 Units).
Page 3 The left thumb occupies this groove throughout most of the filling process. • Drawer: The V-Go is placed in this drawer for filling. The plug sits in the drawer when the EZ Fill is not in use. • Ribbed Drawer Handle: A grooved piece at the bottom end of the EZ Fill that helps with opening and closing the drawer.
Page 4 Easy Remove plug Step • On day 1, plug will be separate from EZ Fill EZ Fill; therefore, skip this step Plug • Place your thumb over plug tab while gripping handle to pull drawer out Handle • Lift plug out of EZ Fill • Set plug aside Drawer Insert V-Go™ Step • Slide V-Go into EZ Fill drawer with button cover down, adhesive side up, and V-Go plastic tab at bottom • Hold V-Go down with thumb • Push drawer all the way closed Button Cover Insert vial Step • Pop protective cap off insulin vial and discard Protective • Pull cap out of EZ Fill insulin vial holder and discard Insulin Vial • Keeping EZ Fill upright, turn insulin vial upside down and push firmly all the way EZ Fill...
Page 5 Easy Draw insulin into EZ Fill Step • Slowly pull up plunger as far as it can go • Wait 5 seconds Slowly Plunger Fill V-Go™ with insulin Step • Make sure viewing window is at eye level so you can watch V-Go fill with insulin Minimum of • V-Go should be filled with insulin in a 25 seconds continuous flow of droplets, not a steady stream • Slowly push plunger all the way down. This should take about 25 seconds Viewing Window Check V-Go Step • Check that V-Go is full of insulin. In viewing window, you should see only fluid and no air space. Having a few small bubbles is normal and harmless • If V-Go is not full: – Push insulin vial firmly all the way into insulin vial holder –...
Page 6 Easy Remove V-Go™ and final check Step • Pull drawer all the way out • Lift V-Go out of EZ Fill • Leave plunger in down position • After removing V-Go, look at viewing window. Rotate V-Go to make sure it is completely filled with insulin with no air bubbles larger than a grain of rice Clean and replace plug Step • Wipe circular opening on top of plug with an alcohol swab • Place plug back into EZ Fill • While holding plug tab down, shut drawer • Store EZ Fill with insulin vial and plug attached in a clean, dry area of refrigerator • After 30-fill use period, discard EZ Fill with insulin vial attached, even if not empty...
Page 7 Easy Select site for V-Go™ Step • It is recommended you attach V-Go horizontally to your abdomen • You can also attach V-Go in an up and down position to backside of arm • Select area where you will attach V-Go • Practice holding V-Go on selected site to make sure you can reach all buttons and can monitor the movement of the grey indicator • Do not apply V-Go over a fold of skin, muscle, or bone • Avoid areas with excessive hair or shave area to help V-Go attach...
Page 8 Easy Prepare infusion site Step • Clean area with alcohol swab • Let area dry Remove button cover Step • Pull button cover straight up Button Cover • Check to see if cover pin came off with button cover Cover Pin • If cover pin is not attached to button cover, try to remove pin manually. If unsuccessful, discard V-Go™ and start over with a new V-Go Remove adhesive liner Step • Lift adhesive tab and completely peel off adhesive liner • Do not touch adhesive surface • Before removing adhesive liner, hold V-Go in hand that you will use to attach it to your skin Adhesive Liner...
Page 9 Easy Attach V-Go™ Step • Press V-Go against skin for Adhesive Pad 5-10 seconds • Run your finger around adhesive pad to make sure it is attached • While attaching V-Go, make sure you do not press any of the buttons Insert needle Start 24-hour preset basal rate of insulin Step • Hold V-Go against skin Needle Button • In one firm quick motion, press rounded top of needle button completely into V-Go until you hear a click or button locks in place • Needle button must lock in place to begin flow of insulin • Check grey indicator and your blood glucose at regular intervals Grey Locked Indicator Needle Button...
Page 10 Bolus dose at mealtimes (1 push = 2 Units) Step • Slide your finger with pressure to locate and press bolus ready button • Bolus delivery button will pop out and you will hear a click Bolus • Make sure you do not press needle Delivery Button release button Bolus Ready Button Deliver insulin Step • Push bolus delivery button into V-Go™ Bolus Delivery Button until it stops • You will hear another click • You have just delivered 2 Units of insulin (1 push = 2 Units) Push Repeat as necessary Step • Repeat steps 15 and 16 until you reach number of bolus doses prescribed by your doctor • Make sure to keep track of the number of bolus doses you give yourself –...
Page 11 Discard V-Go Step • Check to make sure needle is retracted. If it is not, repeat Step 18 • Discard used V-Go according to local disposal requirements Valeritas Customer Care If you have not been previously trained or if you have any questions about using V-Go or EZ Fill, speak to a Valeritas Customer Care Representative 24/7 at 1-866-881-1209.
Page 12 Tips for Safety and Success with V-Go ™ Do not take any other insulin shots with V-Go. V-Go can be worn any place where insulin can be injected and that remains flat when you sit, stand, or lie down. For best results, choose a suitable site and prepare it appropriately. Check your blood glucose and movement of grey indicator at regular intervals (≈3 times a day) to make sure V-Go is working properly. The indicator moves very slowly over the 24-hour period. Basal rate: V-Go delivers a continuous preset basal rate of insulin over 24 hours that begins when you press and lock the needle button. Make sure to press needle button to begin the flow of insulin. If you were on long-acting insulin before V-Go, do not administer or push in the number of basal Units you were taking using the bolus ready and delivery buttons. Bolus dose: Bolus dosing is a 2-step process. Each push of bolus delivery button delivers 2 Units of insulin (1 push = 2 Units). There is a maximum of 18 pushes (36 Units) in each 24-hour period. After a full 24 hours of use, replace used V-Go with a new filled V-Go. If V-Go falls off or stops working, replace it with a new filled V-Go immediately.
Page 13 When you tell us your doctor has started you on the V-Go, we can call you after 24 hours to make sure you are using the device correctly, ensure you were previously trained, and answer any questions you may have.
Page 14 If you have any questions regarding the operation of the V-Go or EZ Fill, speak to a Valeritas Customer Care Representative 24/7 at 1-866-881-1209. If you have a medical emergency while using the V-Go, call 911, your doctor, or go directly to the hospital. www.valeritas.com For more detailed instructions, please see V-Go Instructions for Patient Use.