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Step 17:
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Replace the Pen Cap by lining up the Cap
Clip with the Dose Indicator and pushing
straight on.
Disposing of Pens and Needles
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Put your used needles in a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use. Do
not throw away (dispose of) loose needles in your household trash.
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If you do not have a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household
container that is:
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made of a heavy-duty plastic,
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can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being able to come
out,
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upright and stable during use,
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leak-resistant, and
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properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container.
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When your sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community
guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state
or local laws about how you should throw away used needles and syringes. For more
information about safe sharps disposal, and for specific information about sharps disposal in
the state that you live in, go to the FDA’s website at: http://www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal
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Do not dispose of your used sharps disposal container in your household trash unless your
community guidelines permit this. Do not recycle your used sharps disposal container.
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The used Pen may be discarded in your household trash after you have removed the needle.
Storing your Pen
Unused Pens
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Store unused Pens in the refrigerator at 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
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Do not
freeze your insulin.
Do not
use if it has been frozen.
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Unused Pens may be used until the expiration date printed on the Label, if the Pen has been
kept in the refrigerator.
In-use Pen
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Store the Pen you are currently using at room temperature [up to 86°F (30°C)]. Keep away
from heat and light.
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Throw away the HUMALOG Mix50/50 Pen you are using after 10 days, even if it still has
insulin left in it.
General information about the safe and effective use of your Pen
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Keep your Pen and needles out of the reach of children.
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Do not
use your Pen if any part looks broken or damaged.
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Always carry an extra Pen in case yours is lost or damaged.
