Tandem T:Slim User Manual page 65

Instructions for Drawing Insulin from Vial into Syringe
PRECAUTION
Use only the syringe and needle provided by Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. to fill the cartridge. After filling
the cartridge and before connecting and filling the tubing, reduce the possibility of trapped air in the
cartridge by holding your t:slim Pump vertically with the cartridge insulin fill port on top.
NOTE
The fill estimate displayed on the pump is the amount of insulin available for delivery. It does not
include insulin needed to fill the tubing (up to 30 units) and a small amount of insulin that is not
available for delivery. When filling the syringe, add approximately 45 units to the amount of insulin you
want available for delivery.
For example, the pump requires a minimum of 50 units available for delivery after fill tubing has been
completed. Fill the syringe with approximately 95 units to have enough to fill your tubing and still have
50 units available for delivery.
1. Inspect the needle and syringe package for any signs of damage. Discard any
damaged product.
2. Wash your hands thoroughly.
3. Wipe the rubber septum of the insulin vial with an alcohol swab.
4. Remove the needle and syringe from their packaging. Securely twist needle
onto syringe. Safely remove protective cap from needle by pulling outward.
5. Draw air into syringe up to the amount of insulin desired (see image A).
6. With insulin vial upright, insert needle into vial. Inject air from syringe into vial.
Maintain pressure on syringe plunger (see image B).
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