Filling Tubing - Tandem T:Slim User Manual

Chapter 5 – Infusion Site Care and Loading Cartridge
5.4

Filling Tubing

Filling the Infusion Set Tubing
with Insulin
This section describes how to fill the
infusion set tubing with insulin.
WARNING
Never fill the infusion set tubing while the tubing
is connected to your body. Filling the tubing
while it is connected to your body can result in
unintended delivery of insulin.
WARNING
Do not disconnect the luer-lock connection
between the cartridge tubing and the infusion
set tubing. If the connection comes loose,
disconnect the infusion set from the site
(from your body) before tightening to avoid
unintentional insulin delivery.
PRECAUTION
Always ensure that there are no air bubbles in
the tubing when filling.
NOTE
If starting from the Home Screen, tap OPTIONS,
tap Load, tap Fill Tubing and then follow the
instructions. Tap NEW if you installed a new
cartridge. Tap FILL if you did not install a new
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cartridge and want to continue with filling the
tubing.
1. Verify that the infusion set is
disconnected from your body.
2. Connect the infusion set tubing to
the luer-lock on the cartridge:
a. Ensure that the new infusion set
package is not damaged, and
remove the sterile tubing from
the package. If the package is
damaged or opened, discard of
properly and use another tubing
set.
b. Remove the infusion set tubing
cap from the luer connector. Be
careful to keep the luer connec-
tor away from unclean areas.
c. Attach the infusion set tubing
to the luer connector on the
cartridge tubing. Twist clockwise
until finger tight and then twist
another quarter of a turn to en-
sure a secure connection.
Tap NEXT.
PRECAUTION
Conduct regular checks of your t:slim Pump
and infusion set, particularly:
» Check that your luer-lock connection
between the cartridge tubing and the infusion
set tubing is tight and secure.
» Check your infusion set tubing for any
damage, leaks, or kinks while using your
t:slim Pump. Damaged, leaking, or kinked
tubing may restrict or stop insulin delivery
and result in under-infusion.
3. Hold the pump vertically to
ensure any air in the cartridge will
be dispelled first. Tap START.
The pump will beep and vibrate
regularly while the tubing is being
filled.
"Starting Fill" screen is displayed.
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