Tandem AutoSoft 30, Instructions For Use Manual

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11 . Secure the cannula with one finger on
the clear window . Carefully remove the
backing paper under the cannula housing
as shown .
12 . Remove the backing paper under the front
end . Gently massage the adhesive tape
onto the skin .
IMPORTANT:
Do not attempt to straighten
the adhesive if curled . Start over with a
new infusion set .
13 . Put the lid back on for disposal .
14.
TUBING:
Remove paper from the tubing
and the circular protective cap from the
connector . Prime the tubing until medica-
tion dispenses from the tip . Ensure there
are no air bubbles in the tubing . Consult
your pump manufacturer’s instructions for
use for proper priming procedures .
15 . Place a finger in front of the cannula hous-
ing and insert the connector needle . Make
sure the connector locks with a “click” . Fill
the empty space in the cannula with the
following prime:
U-100 INSULIN:
0 .7 units (0 .007 ml)
DISCONNECT
A . AutoSoft™ 30 allows you to temporarily
disconnect from your pump . Place a finger
just in front of the cannula housing and
gently squeeze the sides of the connector .
Pull the connector needle straight out .
B . Insert the circular protective cap into the
connector needle until you hear a “click” .
C . Insert the disconnect cover into the cannu-
la housing until you hear a “click” .
RECONNECT
D . Remove the circular protective cap . If nec-
essary, prime the tubing until medication
dispenses from the needle .
CAUTION:
When priming, hold the tubing
with the needle pointing down .
E . Remove the disconnect cover from the
cannula housing .
F . Place a finger in front of the cannula hous-
ing . Push the connector needle straight in
until you hear a “click” .