Tandem AutoSoft 90, Instructions For Use Manual

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Preparation and insertion
Read all instructions carefully before using the
AutoSoft™ 90 infusion set. For information
about pump therapy, possible errors, and
potential risks and their causes, consult your
pump manufacturer’s instructions for use
before connecting AutoSoft™ 90. When using
AutoSoft™ 90‚ follow proper hygiene procedures.
Please see the corresponding illustrations on
page 88-90.
CONTENTS
A. Lid
B. Needle guard
C. Soft cannula
D. Adhesive tape
E. Cannula housing
F. Connector needle
G. Tubing
H. Introducer needle
I. Insertion device
J. Sterile paper
K. Three raised dots – press here when lifting
the lid off (see figure 6)
L. Lined indentations – press here when
loading AutoSoft™ 90 (see figure 10)
M. Round indentations – press here
simultaneously when inserting
AutoSoft™ 90 (see figure 12)
N. Disconnect cover (see figure B)
INSTRUCTIONS
Unfold the cover of this booklet to view images
that correspond to the steps below.
1. Wash your hands before inserting
AutoSoft™ 90.
2. Suggested insertion sites. Choose an
insertion site as recommended by your
healthcare provider. Do not use an area
right next to your previous insertion site.
3. Clean the area of insertion with a
disinfectant as directed by your healthcare
provider. Be sure the area is air dry before
inserting AutoSoft™ 90.
4. Pull the red tape to remove the seal.
5. Remove the sterile paper.
6. Press the three raised dots on each side of
the lid firmly with one hand and lift up the
lid with the other hand.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to bend or touch
the AutoSoft™ 90 introducer needle when
preparing the serter and infusion set.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the infusion set is not
securely placed in the insertion device
with the needle pointing straight ahead
prior to insertion, pain or minor injury may
occur. To avoid this, please ensure that
the following steps are taken gently so the
infusion set is not loosened / removed by
accident.
7. Unwinding the tubing: Carefully twist the
beginning of the tubing out of the slot. Pull
up gently. Now unwind the tubing from the
insertion device by pulling it carefully upwards.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the AutoSoft™ 90
introducer needle when unwinding the
tubing. Be careful not to pull too hard when
the tubing is fully released. You could
accidentally remove the infusion set from
the serter.
8. Connect AutoSoft™ 90 to a cartridge and
the pump. Prime infusion set. Ensure there
are no air bubbles in the tubing. Consult
pump manufacturer's instructions for use.
CAUTION:
When priming the infusion
set, hold AutoSoft™ 90 with the needle
pointing down to ensure that medication
does not come in contact with the
adhesive backing paper.
9. Pull up gently to remove the adhesive
backing paper.
10. Prepare the inserter: Place fingers on
lined indentations. Press lined indentations
on each side. Pull spring up until you hear
a “click”.
11. Carefully remove the needle guard by