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How to secure and remove your Pod.
Below are more ways to help secure and remove your Pod.* These tips from Podders™, nurses,
and doctors can help you stay tube and worry-free.
Prepping for your Pod.
Remember to stay cool and be cool (dry and not sweating) when it’s time to change your Pod.
Here are more potential sticking points:
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Oily skin
Residue from soap, lotion, shampoo or conditioner
can prevent your Pod from staying secure.
Clean the area thoroughly with alcohol before applying
your Pod—and be sure to let your skin air-dry.
Damp skin
Dampness gets in the way of adhesion.
Towel off and allow your skin to air-dry; do not blow on it.
Body hair
A lot of hair will prevent the Pod from
sticking securely.
Clip or shave the area with a razor to create a smooth
surface for your Pod to stick to. Do this 24 hours before
putting on your Pod to prevent irritation.
Helpful Products
Experienced Podders™ have reported using the following products to help with comfortable Pod wear.
Preparing your skin
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BD Alcohol Swab -
www.bd.com
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Hibiclens -
www.amazon.com
Helping the Pod stick
Adhesives and more.
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Bard
®
Protective Barrier Film:
www.bardmedical.com
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Torbot Skin Tac
™
:
www.torbot.com
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AllKare
®
Wipe:
www.convatec.com
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Mastisol
®
:
www.amazon.com
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Hollister Medical Adhesive:
www.amazon.com
Protecting your skin
Prevent irritation with barriers and banners.
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Bard
®
Protective Barrier Film:
www.bardmedical.com
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Torbot Skin Tac
™
:
www.torbot.com
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AllKare
®
Wipe:
www.convatec.com
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Hollister Skin Gel Protective Dressing Wipes:
www.amazon.com
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3M
™
Cavilon
™
No String Barrier Film:
www.3m.com
Holding the Pod in place
Keep your Pod even more secure with tapes
and bands.
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Mefix
®
2" Tape:
www.amazon.com
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3M
™
Coban
™
Self-Adherent Wrap:
www.3m.com
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Bands 4 Life Arm and Thigh Bands:
www.bands4life.net
Removing your Pod gently
Use a soft touch with moisturizers and removers.
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Baby Oil/Baby Oil Gel:
www.johnsonsbaby.com
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UNI-SOLVE
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Adhesive Remover:
www.amazon.com
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Detachol
®
:
www.amazon.com
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Torbot TacAway Adhesive Remover:
www.amazon.com
(After removing your Pod, clean area with warm,
soapy water and rinse well to remove any residue
still on your skin.)
* Insulet has not tested any of these products to work with the Pod and does not endorse the use of
these products with the Pod. These recommendations have been shared with Insulet by other Insulet
customers whose needs, preferences and situations may differ from yours. Consult with your doctor
prior to the use of any of these products with the Pod.
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