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Important
Before you use the on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge for use with
Repatha (evolocumab), read this important information:
● It is important that you do not try to give yourself the injection unless you have
received training from your healthcare provider.
● Children who are 13 to 17 years of age should use the on-body infusor and prefilled
cartridge under adult supervision, as instructed by the healthcare provider.
Storing your on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge
● Keep the on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge in the original carton to protect
from light or physical damage.
● The on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge must be kept in the refrigerator 36°F to
46°F (2°C to 8°C).
● For your injection, take your on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge out of the
refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before you
inject.
● After you remove the on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge from the refrigerator,
they should be kept at room temperature at 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C) in the
original carton and must be used within 30 days.
●
Do not
store the on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge in temperatures above
77°F (25°C) such as in your vehicle’s glove box or trunk.
Do not
freeze.
Using your on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge
●
Do not
shake the on-body infusor or prefilled cartridge.
●
Do not
remove the on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge from the box or clear
tray until you are ready to inject.
●
Do not
touch the start button until you place the loaded on-body infusor and
prefilled cartridge onto your skin and are ready to inject.
●
After you
insert the cartridge into the on-body infusor, make sure you give your
injection within
5
minutes. Waiting longer than 5 minutes can dry out the medicine.
● You can only press the start button 1 time. If an error occurs, the on-body infusor
cannot be used.
●
Do not
use the on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge if either has been dropped
onto a hard surface. Part of the on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge may be
broken even if you cannot see the break. Use a new on-body infusor and prefilled
cartridge.
●
Do not
reuse the on-body infusor and prefilled cartridge. The on-body infusor and
prefilled cartridge are for single-use only.
●
Do not
let the on-body infusor get wet from water or any other liquids. It contains
electronics that should not get wet.
