Tandem t:slim X2, User Manual

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Chapter 2 – Important Safety Information
2.1 Indications for Use
Indications for Use
The t:slim X2 Pump is intended for the
subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set
and variable rates, for the management
of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring
insulin, for individuals 6 years of age
and greater. The device is indicated for
use with NovoLog or Humalog U-100
insulin.
2.3 Pump Warnings
WARNINGS
DO NOT start to use your t:slim X2
Pump before reading the User Guide.
Failure to follow the instructions in the
User Guide can result in over delivery
or under delivery of insulin. This can
cause very low or very high blood glu-
cose which could result in serious injury
or death. If you have questions or need
further clarification on your pump use,
ask your healthcare provider or call our
around-the-clock Customer Technical
Support at (877) 801-6901.
DO NOT start to use your t:slim X2
Pump before you have been appropri-
ately trained on its use by a certified
Tandem Pump Trainer. Consult with
your healthcare provider for your indi-
vidual training needs for the t:slim X2
Pump. Failure to complete the neces-
sary training on the pump could result
in serious injury or death.
2.2 Contraindications
Contraindications
The t:slim X2 Pump is not intended
for anyone unable or unwilling to:
•
Test blood glucose (BG) levels as
recommended by your healthcare
provider
•
Demonstrate adequate
carbohydrate-counting skills
(preferred, not required)
•
Maintain sufficient diabetes self-
care skills
•
See your healthcare provider(s)
regularly
You must also have adequate vision
and/or hearing in order to recognize
your pump alerts.