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Summary of Contents for Eqpen

Page 1: ...USER S MANUAL 0 1 9 7 AUTOMATIC SOMATROPIN PEN INJECTOR Eqpen Eqpen...

Page 2: ...n needle and cartridge installation of cartridge and pen needle priming your Eqpen injecting a dose removing a needle replacing a cartridge replacing a needle storage and cleaning information from the...

Page 3: ...mans to treat a Kids Growth disturbance associated with insufficient secretion of growth hormone and growth disturbance associated with Turner syndrome or chronic renal failure b Adults Replacement th...

Page 4: ...fective operation Eqpen is intended for use by one person only and should not be shared with others Do not use Eqpen if it is not working properly or any of its parts look damaged Contraindications fo...

Page 5: ...f cartridge holder pen body p y window displaying the end of the injection j selector window release button dose selector pen needle somatropin cartridge p outer needle shield paper tab inner needle s...

Page 6: ...e alcohol swab 3 installation of cartridge and pen needle Step 1 Pull off the cap Step 2 Unscrew the cartridge holder from the pen body by turning it counterclockwise New somatropin cartridge or Eqpen...

Page 7: ...Step 4 Check the somatropin cartridge Make sure that it is not cracked or broken the somatropin solution is clear and transparent and check the medicine expiration date Do not use the somatropin after...

Page 8: ...holder to the pen body by turning it according to direction shown on the drawing until first resistance is met Step 5 Check the somatropin cartridge to make sure it is not cracked or broken Insert so...

Page 9: ...from the outer needle shield For each injection use a new needle Do not use needles if the paper cover if damaged Step 8 Hold the pen injector by the cartridge holder Attach the outer needle shield to...

Page 10: ...e removed If by accident you puncture your skin clean the wounded spot with a skin disinfectant 3 instalation of cartridge and pen needle Step 9 Remove the outer needle shield Retain it for removal of...

Page 11: ...our thumb slide the release button in the direction of the needle Hold the release button until a green dot appears in the window displaying the end of the injection If a drop of somatropin does not a...

Page 12: ...r backwards Step 14 Select the injection site abdomen thighs buttocks and wipe your skin with an alcohol swab Rotate your injection sites daily Insert the end of the needle into the subcutaneous tissu...

Page 13: ...sponds to the number of units of somatropin which you must enter to complete the injection Perform the actions described in steps 16 through 18 Prepare your Eqpen for injection by proceeding in accord...

Page 14: ...bed in step 17 Then perform the procedures described in steps 7 through 8 Used needles and empty somatropin cartridges are classified among the potentially dangerous waste which can cause microbiologi...

Page 15: ...Check if the cartridge was properly insert into the cartridge holder metallic cap first Pushed out plunger The needle is not replaced with each injection Possible cause HOW TO ELIMINATE Use a new nee...

Page 16: ...injector to use accordingly to the actions described in steps 7 to 10 Perform the priming dose injection complete the interrupted dose delivery by turning the dose selector until the figure which you...

Page 17: ...hydrogen peroxide disinfectants or lubricants to clean the pen injector Eqpen with the somatropin cartridge should be refrigerated at 2 C to 8 C Eqpen should not be stored at more than 70 C or below 4...

Page 18: ...decided by the physician or in any case when there are doubts as to its functionality Eqpen is made of materials safe for the health of patients Manufacturer Nemera Szczecin sp z o o 10A Litewska Str...

Page 19: ...ssary when operating the device or control close to where the symbol is placed or that the current situation needs operator awareness or operator action in order to avoid undesirable consequences Indi...

Page 20: ...notes...

Page 21: ...disposal of pen injector Remember to dispose Your pen injector 3 years after first use Below note the date of first and last use of Eqpen 1st use on Throw away after _ _ _ _...

Page 22: ...g Eqpen Failure to follow of these instructions may have serious consequences to your health Using the device in a different way from the process described in this manual is not recommended USER S MAN...