Accu-Chek insulin pump - Manual (Page 48)

Chapter 2: Getting Started ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump
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Connecting the Cartridge, Adapter, and Infusion Set
Have the following materials ready:
• A filled ACCU-CHEK 3.15 ml plastic cartridge with a luer-lock connection
• An ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump adapter
• A new ACCU-CHEK infusion set
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! The cartridge and infusion set are sterile products intended
for single use only. Sterility is guaranteed for unopened
packaging up to the indicated expiration date. Do not use
sterile products if the packaging is damaged.
Do not reuse single use materials because this might lead
to a malfunction of your insulin pump, to incorrect insulin
delivery, and/or an infection. Always handle the items with
clean hands. Avoid any contact of the infusion set and the
connecting parts of your insulin pump with antiseptics,
antibiotic creams, soaps, perfumes, deodorants, body
lotions, or any other cosmetics. They may contaminate
these parts.
Note:
Before you change the cartridge, adapter, and infusion set, check
that your pump is in good, working order. See the section “System
Inspection Checklist” (page 137).
Insulin can flow freely from the cartridge or infusion set if the cartridge
plunger and the piston rod are not properly connected and the pump
is positioned at a higher level than the infusion site. Prevent free flow
of insulin by correctly inserting the cartridge: move the piston rod to
the proper position and twist the adapter until the cartridge plunger
sits flush with the end plate of the piston rod.
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