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level) atmospheric pressure, as the system may not operate properly under those conditions.
Do
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NOT use household or jewelry cleaners, petroleum-based products, or products containing high levels of
N, N-diethyl-m-toluamide (DEET) near the pump as they may damage the pump’s case. Also be sure that your
hands are free of these products before touching the pump.
Do
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NOT use abrasive cleaners or sharp instruments while cleaning your pump, as they may damage the case
or screen, a damaged case or screen will NOT be water-resistant, and will require service. Small cracks resulting
from sharp objects can allow water from the atmosphere to damage pump internal parts.
Do
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NOT use steam or hot water to clean your pump.
Do
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NOT put your pump in the dishwasher or microwave.
Do
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NOT use a hairdryer to dry your pump.
Be sure to review with your healthcare professional any changes in your daily routine as well as strategies for
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daylight savings time and travel across time zones.
The
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Aviator Pump is designed for use with the parts and accessories recommended in the User’s Guide. Use
with other manufacturer’s parts and accessories may result in inaccuracies or damage the pump.
If your companion or pump is damaged, it will need to be serviced or replaced. Call Customer Care to obtain
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detailed instructions regarding servicing or replacement procedures.
The
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Aviator Pump should be visually checked often when surrounding noise levels make it unlikely that the
pump’s sounds can be heard.
Do
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NOT create a Food Event entry on the companion to cover food for which you created a Food Bolus event, as
the system will log Carbs entered through a Food Bolus event.
To reduce the possibility of spreading an infectious disease, caregivers should take proper cautions, such as
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wearing gloves, when handling components of the FreeStyle Aviator System that is used by another person.
Results from
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FreeStyle Control Solution tests do NOT reflect your blood glucose level.
Insulin Delivery and Calculations
WHILE AN ALARM IS ACTIVE
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, INSULIN DELIVERY IS STOPPED. Therefore, it is important for you to respond to
an alarm as soon as possible.
Insulin delivery does
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NOT stop with ALERT. However, delivery is NOT occurring when you get a Pump Idle Alert,
because you have NOT begun insulin delivery yet.
Blood Glucose Testing
Follow your healthcare professional’s recommendations for checking your blood sugar when you have been off
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the pump. To prevent high glucose, follow your healthcare professional’s recommendations for replacing missed
basal and bolus insulin when you are disconnected from the pump.
Infusion Sets and Reservoirs
You
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MUST replace the pump’s reservoir and infusion set each time you replenish your insulin supply.
You
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MUST change your infusion set every three days or sooner according to your healthcare professional’s ad-
vice. You may need to change your infusion set more frequently if it becomes dislodged, if skin irritation or signs
of infection develop, signs of poor control appear, or at the advice of your healthcare professional.
You must replace your infusion set every time you change your pump’s reservoir and vice versa.
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Use aseptic techniques when filling the reservoir and connecting the infusion set. Make sure everything is clean
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and sterile to prevent infection.
Basal Rates/Bolus
When setting a temporary basal percent, make sure that you are setting the percent of your basal that will be
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delivered and NOT the percentage reduction in your basal rate. Refer to Section 6.1.
3. Important Notes
General
Follow all instructions provided with your pump’s accessories (infusion sets, etc.).
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The User’s Guide contains
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NO specific recommendations regarding the treatment of your diabetes. You should
work with your healthcare professional to design the best treatment program for your specific needs.
Regular medical checkups are an important part of pump therapy. Your healthcare professional plays a key role
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in your diabetes management.
Work with your healthcare professional to learn how to use the
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FreeStyle Aviator System. Consult your health-
care professional when any problems or questions arise.
Work with your healthcare professional to obtain proper instruction on how to program and deliver boluses, and
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how to use basal programs to enhance your use of the Aviator Pump.
Talk with your healthcare professional about your individual insulin needs.
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Ask your healthcare professional to help you complete the Table of Settings in
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Section 11 – Appendix A, to
meet your personal needs.
You should consult your healthcare professional before making any major edits or changes to your basal
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program(s).
You will hear a number of clicks depending on your movements on the scroll pad. Be sure to always check that
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you have scrolled to the correct menu or option as desired.
Before you go to sleep, be sure the tubing is
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NOT where pets or children might pull or chew on it. Keep tubing
close so it will NOT dislodge the infusion set.
Protection against delivery errors is provided by two microprocessors, which continuously check each other. In
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addition, two position sensors in the pump’s drive mechanism are regularly cross checked to protect against er-
rors caused by sensor or drive mechanism malfunction.
Symbols and Important Safety Information
Symbols and Important Safety Information
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