Sensor Application
1
Assemble sensor and apply it to your body
Sensor
Application
Select site on
back of your upper
arm.
Do not use other sites as these
are not approved and may result in
inaccurate glucose readings.
Note:
Avoid scars, moles, stretch
marks, lumps, and insulin injection
sites. To prevent skin irritation,
rotate sites between applications.
STEP 1
Place sensor applicator over site
and push down fi rmly to apply
sensor.
CAUTION:
Do not push down on
sensor applicator until placed
over prepared site to prevent
unintended results or injury.
STEP 7
Clean application
site with an
alcohol wipe.
Allow site to
dry completely
before
proceeding.
STEP 2
Lift sensor applicator
straight out of
sensor pack.
STEP 5
Gently pull back
applicator to remove,
leaving sensor on
body.
STEP 8
Peel lid completely
off sensor pack.
Unscrew cap from
sensor applicator.
CAUTION:
Sensor
codes must match
on sensor pack and
sensor applicator
or glucose readings
will be incorrect.
STEP 3
Sensor applicator is
ready to apply sensor.
CAUTION:
Sensor
applicator now contains
a needle. Do not touch
inside sensor applicator
or put it back into
sensor pack.
STEP 6
Make sure sensor is
secure by gently pressing
adhesive to the skin.
Discard used sensor
applicator and sensor
pack according to local
regulations.
STEP 9
Line up dark mark on sensor
applicator with dark mark on
sensor pack. On a hard surface,
press down fi rmly on sensor
applicator until it comes to a stop
and you hear an audible click.
STEP 4
TIP:
Assemble on a hard surface, such as a table.
TIP:
The area MUST be clean and dry
or the sensor may not stick to the site.
TIP:
For video of sensor application, visit
https://www.MyFreeStyle.com/provider/resources
TIP:
Select an area on the back of the upper arm that generally
stays fl at during normal daily activities (no bending or folding).
G
et
Re
ad
y
P
re
p
ar
e Se
ns
or
Ap
p
lic
at
or
Ap
p
ly
Se
ns
or