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Prepare to Insert a Sensor
Before inserting your first Sensor please read this entire section to
understand how to attach and detach the Transmitter from the Sensor
Support Mount . This will help ensure your first Sensor insertion is
successful .
CAUTION: Do NOT use the Sensor Inserter or Sensor Support Mount if
their sterile packages have been opened or otherwise damaged .
• Insert Sensors only in the abdomen or back of the upper arm .
• Avoid areas with scars, moles, stretch marks or lumps .
• Select an area of skin that stays flat during
your normal daily activities (no bending
or creasing) .
• Always change the insertion site for
each new Sensor .
• Site rotation helps prevent discomfort,
irritation, bruising, skin rashes and
sensitivity reactions to adhesives .
• Choose a site that is at least 2 .5 cm (1 inch)
away from an insulin infusion site and/or
previous insertion site .
• It might help to develop a routine in which
you rotate the sites in the same order (for
example, left arm, right arm, left abdomen,
right abdomen and then repeat) .
Abdomen
Back of Upper Arm
CAUTION: Do NOT reuse FreeStyle Navigator II Sensors due to risk of
infection . Not suitable for re-sterilisation .
Inserting a New Sensor
WARNINGS:
• The Sensor Inserter packaging may contain a drying agent that
could be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin and
eye irritation .
• Never point the pre-cocked Sensor Inserter towards the eyes, face or
any other body part where Sensor insertion is not desired .
1. Prepare your selected insertion site by cleaning it with soap and
water first and then wiping it with an alcohol prep pad .
Note:
The insertion area MUST be clean and dry; otherwise, an
infection could occur or the Sensor Support Mount may not stick
to the site.
2. Remove the Sensor Inserter and Sensor Support Mount from their
sterile packages . Save the package of the Sensor Inserter; it contains
the Sensor Code number . You need to enter this code number into
the Receiver at a later step .
Note:
Make note of the Sensor Code found on the Sensor Inserter
packaging. You will need to enter this code after insertion.
Display Preferences
DISPLAY
Language = English
Timeout = 90 Seconds
Decimal Format = x.x
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Language
English, Svenska,
Deutsch, Nederlands,
Français, Italiano,
Español, Dansk,
Suomi, Norsk,
Português
Timeout
15 - 120 Seconds
How long the Receiver can
remain idle before the display
turns off .
Decimal Format
X,X or X .X
3. Assemble the Sensor Inserter onto the
Sensor Support Mount by fitting the front
of the Sensor Inserter over the raised
portion of the Sensor Support Mount and
pressing downwards . You should hear or
feel a slight click as the pieces engage .
4. Remove the adhesive protective liner from
the bottom of the Sensor Support Mount . Be
careful not to fold the adhesive back on itself .
5. Place the Sensor Support Mount, adhesive side
down, on the cleaned area of skin at the
insertion site . Smooth the adhesive pad against
your skin with your fingers . Hold it firmly in
place to make sure it sticks to the skin . If
inserting the Sensor on the back of your arm,
place the Sensor Support Mount lengthwise
down your arm with the front of the Sensor
Support Mount towards your shoulder . If
inserting the Sensor on your abdomen, position
the Sensor Support Mount horizontally, parallel
to your waist .
Note:
Apply Sensor Support Mount directly onto skin. Do NOT apply
Sensor Support Mount on any materials (clothing, bandages, etc.).
Front of
Inserter
Front of
Mount
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