Tandem T:Slim, User Manual

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Chapter 5 – Infusion Site Care and Loading Cartridge
5.2 Cartridge Instructions
for Use
For complete cartridge labeling, consult
the Cartridge Instructions for Use
included in the t:slim Cartridge box.
5.3 Filling and Loading a
t:slim Cartridge
This section describes how to fill the
cartridge with insulin and load the
cartridge into your t:slim Pump. The
single-use disposable cartridge can
hold up to 300 units (3.0 mL) of insulin.
PRECAUTION
Replace the cartridge every 48 hours if using
Humalog
®
; every 72 hours if using Novolog
®
.
PRECAUTION
Inspect the cartridge to ensure that there is no
damage. Never use a cartridge that is damaged
(cracks, dislodged tip connectors, etc.). If
there is damage, call Tandem Diabetes Care
Customer Technical Support at 1-877-801-
6901 to request a replacement cartridge.
PRECAUTION
Before you begin, verify that the infusion set is
NOT connected to your body.
Before you begin, make sure you
have the following items:
•
1 unopened cartridge
•
3.0 mL syringe and fill needle
•
Vial of Humalog
®
or NovoLog
®
insulin
•
Alcohol prep swab
•
1 new infusion set
•
Infusion set Instructions for Use
NOTE
Do NOT remove the used cartridge from the
pump during the load process until prompted
on the t:slim Pump screen.
The illustration identifies the
luer-lock and insulin fill port used in
the cartridge filling process.
Luer-Lock
Tail of the
Cartridge
Insulin
Fill Port