Ypsomed YpsoPump, User Manual

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Dirt in the cartridge
compartment Set the insulin pump to stop mode. Disconnect the infusion set from your body.
Remove the cartridge from the cartridge compartment. Remove the dirt (crumbs,
grains of sand, particles of dust, etc.) from the cartridge compartment by tapping
the insulin pump lightly on your palm (with the cartridge opening facing your palm).
Never tap the insulin pump on a solid surface (table, kitchen worktop, washbasin,
etc.). Clean the cartridge compartment with a damp cotton cloth. Then dry the
cartridge compartment with a dry cotton cloth. If the insulin pump has not suffered
any apparent damage, you can continue insulin pump therapy – otherwise contact
Customer Service. You find the contact details on the back of this User Guide as
well as on page 10.
Dirt on the surface Clean the insulin pump with a damp cotton cloth. Then dry the surface with a dry
cotton cloth. If it is not possible to remove the dirt, you can clean the surface with
a small amount of normal cleaning liquid and a damp cotton cloth. Never use
sharp objects (knife, screwdriver, steel wool, etc.), chemicals, solvents or strong
detergents to clean the pump. If the dirt is stubborn, contact Customer Service.
You find the contact details on the back of this User Guide as well as on page
10. Please make sure you clean your insulin pump regularly.
Infusion set blocked (occlusion) Check your blood glucose level and disconnect the infusion set from your body.
Eliminate the occlusion in accordance with the procedure on page 166.