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E N G L I S H
any pain if it becomes dislodged, and this may
take place without notice. The soft cannula
must always be completely inserted to receive
the full amount of medication.
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Replace the infusion set every two to three
days, or per your healthcare provider’s
instructions.
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If your insertion site becomes irritated or
infected, replace the infusion set and use a new
site until the first site has healed.
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Wash your hands before disconnecting and
reconnecting the infusion set. Consult your
healthcare provider on how to compensate for
missed medication when disconnected.
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Never point a loaded insertion device towards
any body part, where insertion is not desired.
RECOMMENDATIONS
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Check your blood glucose level one to three
hours after insertion of the Dana inset
TM
II.
Measure your blood glucose on a regular basis.
Discuss this with your healthcare provider.
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Do not change your infusion set just prior to
bedtime, unless blood glucose can be checked
one to three hours after insertion.
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If your blood glucose level becomes
unexplainably high or an occlusion alarm
occurs, check for clogs and leaks. If in doubt,
change your infusion set since the soft cannula
could be dislodged or partially clogged.
Discuss plan to bring down your blood glucose
level with your healthcare provider should any
of these problems arise. Test your blood
glucose level to ensure problem is corrected.
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Carefully monitor your blood glucose levels
when disconnected and after reconnecting.
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If, during the use of this device or as a result of
its use a serious incident has occurred, please
report it to the manufacturer and to your
national authority.
STORAGE & DISPOSAL
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Store infusion sets in a cool, dry location at
room temperature. Do not store infusion sets in
direct sunlight, or in high humidity.
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Store and handle insulin according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Put the lid back on the insertion device and
dispose in a proper sharps container according
to local laws, to avoid risk of needle stick.
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Dispose the used infusion set according to
local regulations for biohazardous waste.