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Instructions for Use

Read and follow all of these instructions

carefully. If you do not follow these

instructions completely, you may get

too much or too little insulin.
Every time you inject:

• Use a new needle

• Prime to make sure the Pen is

ready to dose

• Make sure you got a full dose

(see page 18)

Also, read the

Information for

the Patient insert enclosed in

your Pen box.

Pen Features

• A multiple dose, disposable insulin

delivery device (“insulin Pen”)
containing 3 mL (300 units) of U-100 insulin

• Delivers up to 60 units per dose
• Doses can be dialed by single units

Disposable Insulin Delivery Device

User Manual

PV 3734 AMP

Summary of Contents for HumaPen Savvio

Page 1: ... Prime to make sure the Pen is ready to dose Make sure you got a full dose see page 18 Also read the Information for the Patient insert enclosed in your Pen box Pen Features A multiple dose disposable insulin delivery device insulin Pen containing 3 mL 300 units of U 100 insulin Delivers up to 60 units per dose Doses can be dialed by single units Disposable Insulin Delivery Device User Manual PV 3...

Page 2: ...2 Pen Parts 3 Important Notes 4 Preparing the Pen 6 Attaching the Needle 8 Priming the Pen 10 Setting a Dose 14 Injecting a Dose 16 Following an Injection 18 Questions and Answers 20 Table of Contents ...

Page 3: ...3 Pen Parts Dose Knob Raised Notch Raised Notch Label Dose Window Pen Cap Outer Needle Shield Inner Needle Shield Needle Rubber Seal Clear Cartridge Holder Insulin Cartridge Injection Button Paper Tab ...

Page 4: ...t to confirm that insulin comes out when you push the injection button and to remove air that may collect in the insulin cartridge during normal use See Section III Priming the Pen pages 10 13 If you do not prime you may get too much or too little insulin Make sure you get a full dose To make sure you get a full dose you must push the injection button all the way down until you see a diamond or ar...

Page 5: ...piration date stamped on the label Do not store your Pen with the needle attached Doing so may allow insulin to leak from the Pen and air bubbles to form in the cartridge Additionally with suspension cloudy insulins crystals may clog the needle Always carry an extra Pen in case yours is lost or damaged Dispose of empty Pens as instructed by your Health Care Professional and without the needle atta...

Page 6: ...tient insert for instructions on checking the appearance of your insulin 2 Check the label on the Pen to be sure the Pen contains the type of insulin that has been prescribed for you 3 Always wash your hands before preparing your Pen for use 4 Pull the Pen cap to remove Pen Cap ...

Page 7: ...m step b b Gently turn the Pen up and down 10 times until the insulin is evenly mixed Note Suspension cloudy insulin cartridges contain a small glass bead to assist in mixing 6 Use an alcohol swab to wipe the rubber seal on the end of the Pen I Preparing the Pen Continued Glass Bead Glass Bead ...

Page 8: ...ction button without a needle attached Storing the Pen with the needle attached may allow insulin to leak from the Pen and air bubbles to form in the cartridge 2 Remove the paper tab from the outer needle shield 3 Attach the capped needle onto the end of the Pen by turning it clockwise until tight II Attaching the Needle Outer Needle Shield Paper Tab ...

Page 9: ...le Continued 4 Hold the Pen with the needle pointing up and remove the outer needle shield Keep it to use during needle removal 5 Remove the inner needle shield and discard Outer Needle Shield Keep Inner Needle Shield Discard ...

Page 10: ...llect in the insulin cartridge during normal use If you do not prime you may get too much or too little insulin Always use a new needle for each injection 1 Make sure the arrow is in the center of the dose window as shown 2 If you do not see the arrow in the center of the dose window push in the injection button fully and turn the dose knob until the arrow is seen in the center of the dose window ...

Page 11: ...rection of the arrow until a 0 is seen in the dose window 4 Turn the dose knob clockwise until the number 2 is seen in the dose window If the number you have dialed is too high simply turn the dose knob backward until the number 2 is seen in the dose window III Priming the Pen Continued ...

Page 12: ...y Keep pressing and continue to hold the injection button firmly while counting slowly to 5 You should see either a drop or a stream of insulin come out of the tip of the needle If insulin does not come out of the tip of the needle repeat steps 1 through 5 If after several attempts insulin does not come out of the tip of the needle change the needle and repeat the priming steps III Priming the Pen...

Page 13: ...ue pushing on the injection button until you see a diamond in the center of the dose window Note A small air bubble may remain in the cartridge after the completion of the priming step If you have properly primed the Pen this small air bubble will not affect your insulin dose 7 Now you are ready to set your dose See next page III Priming the Pen Continued Correct ...

Page 14: ...getting too much or too little insulin If you accidentally push the injection button while setting your dose you must prime the pen again before injecting your dose See Section III Priming the Pen pages 10 13 1 A diamond must be seen in the center of the dose window before setting your dose If you do not see a diamond in the center of the dose window the pen has not been primed correctly and you a...

Page 15: ...the arrow until a 0 is seen in the dose window A dose cannot be dialed until the dose knob is pulled out 4 Turn the dose knob clockwise until your dose is seen in the dose window If the dose you have dialed is too high simply turn the dose knob backward until the correct dose is seen in the dose window 5 If you cannot dial a full dose see the Questions and Answers section Question 5 at the end of ...

Page 16: ...ect a dose unless the pen is primed just before injection or you may get too much or too little insulin If you have set dialed a dose and pushed in the injection button without a needle attached or if no insulin comes out of the needle see the Questions and Answers section Questions 1 and 2 1 Wash hands Prepare the skin and use the injection technique recommended by your Health Care Professional A...

Page 17: ...inue to hold the injection button firmly while counting slowly to 5 4 When the injection is done a diamond or arrow must be seen in the center of the dose window This means your full dose has been delivered If you do not see the diamond or arrow in the center of the dose window you did not get a full dose Contact your Health Care Professional for additional instruction Correct Correct ...

Page 18: ...ee a diamond or arrow in the center of the dose window If you do not see the diamond or arrow in the center of the dose window you have not received a full dose Contact your Health Care Professional for additional instructions 2 Carefully replace the outer needle shield as instructed by your Health Care Professional 22 0 18 0 14 0 10 0 60 20 ...

Page 19: ...should NOT be refrigerated but kept at a room temperature below 86 F 30 C and away from direct heat and light It should be discarded according to the time specified in the Information for the Patient insert even if it still contains insulin Do not store or dispose of the Pen with a needle attached Storing the Pen with the needle attached may allow insulin to leak from the Pen and air bubbles to fo...

Page 20: ...button completely even if a 0 is seen in the window until a diamond or arrow is seen in the center of the dose window 3 Prime the Pen To obtain an accurate dose you must 1 Attach a new needle 2 Push in the injection button completely even if a 0 is seen in the window until a diamond or arrow is seen in the center of the dose window 3 Prime the Pen See Section III Priming the Pen pages 10 13 Questi...

Page 21: ...dge If you have not pushed in the injection button simply turn the dose knob backward or forward to correct the dose Hold the Pen with the needle end pointing down The scale 20 units between marks on the clear cartridge holder shows an estimate of the number of units remaining These numbers should not be used for measuring an insulin dose ...

Page 22: ... Pen will not allow you to dial a dose greater than the number of insulin units remaining in the cartridge For example if you need 31 units and only 25 units remain in the Pen you will not be able to dial past 25 Do not attempt to dial past this point The insulin that remains is unusable and not part of the 300 units If a partial dose remains in the Pen you may either 1 Give the partial dose and t...

Page 23: ...ttach a new needle b Push in the injection button completely even if a 0 is seen in the window until a diamond or arrow is seen in the center of the dose window c Prime the Pen 2 If you are sure insulin is coming out of the needle push in the injection button more slowly to reduce the effort needed and maintain a constant pressure until the injection button is completely pushed in ...

Page 24: ...24 For additional information call 1 888 88 LILLY Literature revised May 2 2005 Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis IN 46285 USA PV 3734 AMP PRINTED IN USA ...

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