Introduction To This Guide; Important Safety Information - Tandem T:Slim User Manual

Chapter 1 – About this User Guide
1.1

Introduction to this Guide

This User Guide is for people who
use the t:slim Insulin Delivery System
®
(t:slim System). The t:slim System is
made up of the t:slim Insulin Pump and
the t:slim 3 mL (300 units) cartridge.
Only the t:slim 3 mL cartridge will
connect to and work with the t:slim
System. The System is not compatible
with any other cartridge.
In this Guide, the t:slim Pump may be
referred to as "your pump" or "your
t:slim Pump." The t:slim cartridge may
be referred to as "your cartridge."
Together, the t:slim Insulin Pump and
the t:slim cartridge may be referred to
as "your system".
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The User Guide is organized in sec-
tions that allow you to learn to use your
t:slim System. Pump screens used
in this guide to demonstrate how to
use features are examples only. They
should not be considered suggestions
for your individual needs.
WARNING
United States (U.S.) Federal law restricts this
device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
1.2 Important Safety
Information
This User Guide covers important infor-
mation on how to operate your t:slim
Pump. It provides step-by-step instruc-
tions to help you properly program,
manage and care for the System. It
also provides important warnings and
cautions on proper operation and tech-
nical information to ensure your safety.
Review all instructions in this User
Guide before using the System.
If you are not able to use the System
according to the instructions in this
User Guide, you may be putting your
health and safety at risk.
Pay special attention to Warnings
and Precautions in this User Guide.
Warnings and Precautions are identified
with .
If you still have questions after read-
ing this User Guide, contact Tandem
Diabetes Care Customer Technical
Support at 1-877-801-6901. We are
here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
Customer Technical Support: 1-877-801-6901