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User Manual

Read this manual carefully before 
you use your Novolin-Pen® 4

8-4253-32-001-2_v1-9.qxp  8/9/2006  1:08 PM  Page Udv4

Summary of Contents for Novolin-Pen 4

Page 1: ...User Manual Read this manual carefully before you use your Novolin Pen 4 8 4253 32 001 2_v1 9 qxp 8 9 2006 1 08 PM Page Udv4...

Page 2: ...to use It can deliver doses from 1 to 60 units in increments of 1 unit Novolin Pen 4 is designed to be used with Penfill 3 mL insulin cartridges and NovoFine 6 mm S and 8 mm S disposable needles You s...

Page 3: ...le Residual scale Mechanical part Piston rod Piston rod head Display Dose indicator Dose button LOT number Outer needle cap Inner needle cap Needle Protective tab Rubber membrane Colour coded band Whi...

Page 4: ...ctors for Medical use Part 1 Requirements and test methods Read this important information before you start using your Novolin Pen 4 Novolin Pen 4 is not recommended for the blind or visually impaired...

Page 5: ...sulin 7 17 Mixing insulin 7 17 No insulin appears 20 No insulin delivery 22 Maintenance 26 Needle Attaching the needle 7 Bent needle 8 Blocked needle 20 21 Damaged needle 8 Disposing of needle 15 19 H...

Page 6: ...o if Caring for your Novolin Pen 4 Index Preparing your Novolin Pen 4 4 9 12 13 When the cartridge is nearly empty 16 Replacing a used cartridge 19 20 Storage and handling 25 Cleaning and maintenance...

Page 7: ...4 Getting started I Preparing your Novolin Pen 4 Preparing your Novolin Pen 4 Pull off the cap Unscrew Novolin Pen 4 8 4253 32 001 2_v1 9 qxp 8 9 2006 1 08 PM Page 4...

Page 8: ...is not already returned by pressing the piston rod head in until it stops and looks like illustration A The piston rod head will not come out unless the Penfill cartridge holder with a Penfill cartri...

Page 9: ...coded cap and a label with a colour coded band Each colour represents a unique type of insulin and the displayed colour is an example only Check that the cartridge is intact e g no cracks See the lea...

Page 10: ...ase refer to the leaflet in the Penfill carton to see how to do this Take a NovoFine disposable needle and remove the protective tab Screw the needle firmly onto the colour coded cap Always use a new...

Page 11: ...on and transmission of infectious diseases never replace the inner needle cap once removed Pull off the outer needle cap and keep it You will need it to safely remove and dispose of the used needle Ca...

Page 12: ...tton if it is not already pulled out Turn the dose button to select 4 units with a new Penfill cartridge 4 units are selected when the number 4 lines up with the dose indicator 1 unit with a cartridge...

Page 13: ...ing Hold your Novolin Pen 4 with the needle pointing upwards Tap the Penfill cartridge holder gently with your finger a few times to raise any air bubbles to the top of the cartridge 8 4253 32 001 2_v...

Page 14: ...drop of insulin must appear at the needle tip If this is not the case repeat steps 2 to 5 until a drop of insulin appears at the needle tip Risk of incorrect dose It is very important that insulin ap...

Page 15: ...that 60 units is the maximum dose you can deliver in one injection If you select a different dose than you need simply turn the dose button until the correct dose lines up with the dose indicator If y...

Page 16: ...utton completely in until you hear or feel a click Leave the NovoFine needle under the skin for at least 6 seconds This ensures that the selected insulin dose is delivered Risk of no insulin delivery...

Page 17: ...of insulin may appear at the needle tip This is normal and has no effect on the dose delivered Risk of needle injuries Healthcare professionals relatives and other caregivers should follow general sa...

Page 18: ...y as instructed by your healthcare professional Always firmly replace the pen cap after use Risk of incorrect insulin delivery Always remove the used needle immediately after each injection If you do...

Page 19: ...units the exact number of units left can be read in the display To do this pull out the dose button if it is not already pulled out and turn it until it stops The number of units left will line up wit...

Page 20: ...g insulin Do not try to inject an insulin suspension cloudy looking insulin if the rubber stopper is below the white line on the cartridge holder as in illustration C The glass ball inside the cartrid...

Page 21: ...Replace the used cartridge with a new one as described on the next page Check the insulin flow prime as described on pages 9 to 11 Select and inject the number of units still needed to complete your d...

Page 22: ...voFine disposable needle and dispose of it properly as instructed by your healthcare professional Unscrew Novolin Pen 4 Take out the cartridge to be replaced and dispose of it properly To prepare for...

Page 23: ...ay be blocked Continue priming until a droplet of insulin appears If no insulin appears change to a new needle Screw on a new needle and check the insulin flow prime until insulin appears at the needl...

Page 24: ...u still need to inject to complete your dose Make a note of this number Turn the dose button until 0 lines up with the dose indicator Screw on a new needle and check the insulin flow prime as describe...

Page 25: ...g a dose the dose button will not turn at all You have not pulled out the dose button before turning it Pull out the dose button and then turn it to select the required number of units or The Penfill...

Page 26: ...uctions on page 18 If you need more than 60 units you must divide your dose into two injections see pages 9 to 15 Do not force the dose button to turn If the problem is not related to the reasons desc...

Page 27: ...ow prime see pages 9 to 11 Put the outer needle cap onto the needle Make sure that the inner needle cap is removed from the needle Select 20 units Dispense the insulin into the outer needle cap by slo...

Page 28: ...t direct sunlight water dust and dirt When a Penfill cartridge is inserted store your Novolin Pen 4 at room temperature up to 25 C Please read the leaflet in the Penfill carton This will tell you how...

Page 29: ...lems with Novolin Pen 4 if these instructions are not followed If you find that your Novolin Pen 4 is faulty Novo Nordisk Canada will replace it if you return your Novolin Pen 4 to us for inspection w...

Page 30: ...tober 2006 For information contact Novo Nordisk Canada Inc Medical Services 300 2680 Skymark Avenue Mississauga ON L4W 5L6 1 800 465 4334 www novonordisk ca 8 4253 32 001 2 8 4253 32 001 2_v1 9 qxp 8...

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