Tandem t:slim X2, User Manual

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Chapter 2 – Important Safety Information
2.4 System Precautions
PRECAUTIONS
DO NOT open or attempt to repair your
pump. The Pump is a sealed device
that should be opened and repaired
only by Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
Modification could result in a safety
hazard. If your pump seal is broken, the
pump is no longer watertight and the
warranty is voided.
CHANGE your infusion set every 48
to 72 hours as recommended by your
healthcare provider. Wash your hands
with anti-bacterial soap before handling
the infusion set and thoroughly clean
the insertion site on your body to avoid
infection. Contact your healthcare pro-
vider if you have symptoms of infection
at your insulin infusion site.
ALWAYS remove all air bubbles before
beginning insulin delivery. Ensure there
are no air bubbles when drawing insulin
into the filling syringe, hold the pump
with the white fill port pointed up when
filling the tubing, and ensure that there
are no air bubbles in the tubing when
filling. Air in the pump takes space
where insulin should be and can affect
insulin delivery.
CHECK your infusion site daily for
proper placement and leaks. RE-
PLACE your infusion set if you notice
leaks around the site. Improperly
placed sites or leaks around the infu-
sion site can result in under delivery of
insulin.
CHECK your infusion set tubing daily
for any leaks, air bubbles, or kinks. Air
in the tubing, leaks in the tubing, or
kinked tubing may restrict or stop insu-
lin delivery and result in under delivery
of insulin.
CHECK
the Luer-lock connection
between your cartridge tubing and
infusion set tubing daily to ensure it is
tight and secure. Leaks around the Lu-
er-lock connection can result in under
delivery of insulin.
DO NOT change your infusion set
before bedtime or if you will not be able
to test your blood glucose 1–2 hours
after the new infusion set is placed. It
is important to confirm that the infusion
set is inserted correctly and delivering
insulin. It is also important to respond
quickly to any problems with the inser-
tion to ensure continued insulin delivery.
ALWAYS check that your cartridge has
enough insulin to last through the night
before going to bed. If you are sleep-
ing, you could fail to hear the Empty
Cartridge Alarm and miss part of your
basal insulin delivery.
CHECK your pump’s personal settings
regularly to ensure they are correct.
Incorrect settings can result in over
delivery or under delivery of insulin.
Consult with your healthcare provider
as needed.
ALWAYS
make sure that the correct
time and date are set on your pump.
When editing time, always check that
the AM/PM setting is accurate. AM is
to be used from midnight until 11:59
AM. PM is to be used from noon until
11:59 PM. Not having the correct time
and date setting may affect safe insulin
delivery.