Applicator And Sensor Pod - Dexcom G5 mobile User Manual

This section is meant as a quick overview. More information on using and inserting the
applicator, sensor, and sensor wire can be found in Chapter 5.

Applicator and Sensor Pod

What it is called What it does
Applicator
Applicator Barrel
Safety Lock
Collar
Plunger
Transmitter Latch
Sensor Pod
Sensor Pod
Adhesive Patch
Sensor Wire
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Contains small insertion needle and sensor wire.
Inserts sensor wire under the skin.
Disposable, for single use only.
Removed after insertion.
Keeps all moving parts in place before insertion.
Prevents accidental sensor insertion.
Tool to remove transmitter after sensor session.
Put in transmitter box after removal to use later.
Collar removes insertion needle.
Inserts sensor wire into your body.
Securely snaps transmitter into sensor pod.
Holds transmitter and sensor wire.
Water resistant when transmitter is properly installed.
Discarded after sensor session.
Keeps sensor pod attached to your skin.
Wire measures glucose levels in fluid in between your cells.
Attached to sensor pod.
Discarded with pod after session.
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