Filling Cannula - Tandem T:Slim User Manual

Chapter 5 – Infusion Site Care and Loading Cartridge
5.5

Filling Cannula

Filling the Infusion Set Cannula
with Insulin
This section describes how to fill the
infusion set cannula with insulin.
For the correct cannula fill amount, as
well as proper insertion technique, refer
to the instructions for use included with
the infusion set.
To Fill the Cannula
NOTE
» If starting from the Home Screen, tap
OPTIONS, tap Load, tap Fill Cannula and
then follow the instructions. Insulin delivery
will be stopped and must be resumed upon
completion.
» If using a steel needle infusion set, there is
no cannula. Skip this section.
1. Tap Fill Cannula.
2. Insert a new infusion set and
connect filled tubing to site, then
tap NEXT.
3. Tap Edit Fill Amount.
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NOTE
The cannula fill amount displayed is based
on your last cannula fill amount. Filling
stops at this amount (unless you tap STOP
before this amount is reached).
4. Select amount needed for
cannula fill.
NOTE
If the amount needed is not listed, tap Other
amount and use the onscreen keypad to
enter a value between 0.1 to 1.0 unit.
WARNING
Refer to your infusion set instructions for
proper insertion and cannula fill amount.
5. Tap START.
"Starting Fill" screen is displayed.
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After fill is complete, "Stopping Fill"
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screen is displayed.
NOTE
You can tap STOP at any time during
the fill process if you want to stop filling
the cannula.
NOTE
The screen will return to the Load menu if
the Site Reminder is turned off. Tap DONE
to resume insulin if finished. Or tap Site
Reminder to set reminder. If Site Reminder
is on, the pump will automatically display
the Site Reminder Screen (refer to next
section).
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