Novo Nordisk NovoPen 3 PenMate, Instruction Manual

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NovoPen 3 PenMate Instruction Manual
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FDA revision #4 (final)
Use only a new PenFill 3 mL cartridge when loading the NovoPen 3 PenMate. 189
Never load a partially filled cartridge. Never try to refill a used PenFill 3 mL 190
cartridge. 191
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SECTION 1 (cont.) 193
9 Clean the front rubber stopper on the PenFill cartridge with an alcohol swab. 194
You must wipe the front rubber stopper with an alcohol swab before each injection, even 195
if you are using the same PenFill cartridge. 196
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10 Remove the protective tab from the NovoFine
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disposable needle. 199
Screw the NovoFine needle firmly onto the threaded plastic cap until it is tight. 200
Pull off the outer and inner needle caps. 201
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For users of Novolin 70/30 or Novolin N insulin: Always remix the insulin before 203
each injection. 204
To remix the insulin, turn the NovoPen 3 PenMate up and down between positions A 205
and B, as on page 4, 10 times or until the insulin looks uniformly white and cloudy. 206
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