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How to care for your pen
Care
•
Only use your NovoPen® 5
as described
in this guide.
•
Do not drop your pen
or knock it against
hard surfaces. If you drop it or suspect a
problem, attach a new needle and test the
insulin flow before your next injection.
•
Keep your pen away
from direct sunlight,
and do not expose it to dust, dirt or liquid.
•
Do not expose your pen
(without an
insulin cartridge inserted) to temperatures
below -25°C or above +45°C. With an
insulin cartridge inserted, please see the
Penfill® leaflet that comes with the Penfill®
cartridge package.
•
Do not try to repair your pen
or pull it
apart.
•
The battery lasts for four to five years. For
your safety it is non-replaceable. When the
battery is flat, contact your supplier to get a
new pen. You can still use your pen for insulin
delivery without using the dose memory.
Cleaning
•
Only clean your pen
with mild detergent
on a moistened cloth.
•
Do not wash, soak or lubricate your pen,
and do not use products containing bleaching
agents, such as chlorine, iodine or alcohol to
clean your pen. This may damage it.
•
If there is insulin on the outside of your pen,
clean it, before it dries up,
with mild
detergent on a moistened cloth.
Storage
•
Store your pen at room temperature
–
with or without an insulin cartridge in the
cartridge holder.
•
Do not store your pen with a needle
attached.
•
Do not freeze your pen
with an insulin
cartridge inserted or store it in a refrigerator
or next to a cooling element.
•
Store the insulin cartridges
as instructed
in the Penfill® leaflet.
•
Store your pen in its case
when possible.
Disposal
•
Do not throw the pen out
with your
household waste.
•
Dispose of your pen as instructed by
your doctor, nurse, pharmacist or local
authorities.
Consider the environment
when you dispose of your pen. It contains a
lithium battery, electronic parts and
recyclable materials. Also make sure to
remove the insulin cartridge and needle
before you dispose of the pen.
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