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Use by (year / month)
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Do not re-use
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Sterilized using ethylene oxide
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Indications for use:
The comfort™ short infusion set is indicated for subcutane ous
infusion of medication, including insulin, administered by an
external pump.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
comfort™ short is neither intended
nor indicated for use with blood or blood products (I.V. infusion).
WARNINGS
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The comfort™ short infusion set is only sterile and
non-pyrogenic if the packaging is unopened and un -
damaged. Do not use it if the packaging is already open
or is damaged.
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Go through instructions for use carefully before inser-
ting comfort™ short, as failure to follow instructions
may result in pain or injury.
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Inaccurate medication delivery, infection and/or site irritation
may result from improper insertion and maintenance of infusion
site.
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When using comfort™ short for the first time, do so in the
presence of a healthcare provider.
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comfort™ short is a single use item, which must be disposed
of after usage. Do not clean or re-sterilise.
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Be sure that the needle guard is removed before insertion.
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People with small or large amounts of subcutaneous fat
should choose the insertion angle carefully, as the can-
nula could be placed in underlying muscle or dermal layer
and hereby cause reduced or blocked medication delivery.
Normal insertion angle between 20-45°. Consult your health-
care provider concerning this matter.
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Do not leave air in the infusion set. Make sure to fill comfort™
short completely.
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Do not in any way put disinfectants, perfumes, deo dorants or
other products containing alcohol or disinfectants in contact
with the luer-lock connector and the tubing, as these may
affect the integrity of the infusion set.
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Replace the infusion set if the adhesive tape be comes loose.
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Check the infusion set frequently to ensure that the soft can-
nula remains firmly in place, and re place if it is not in place.
Since the cannula is soft, it will not cause any pain if the soft
cannula becomes fully or partially dislodged from the skin,
and this may therefore take place without notice. The soft
cannula must always be completely inserted to receive full
amount of medication.
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Replace infusion set every 48-72 hours accor ding to
Centers for Disease Control guidelines, or per health care
provider’s instructions.
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If infusion site becomes inflamed, replace set and use new
site until the first site has healed.
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Do not re-insert introducer needle into infusion set.
Re-insertion could cause tearing of soft cannula which would
result in unpredictable medi cation flow.
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Never prime the infusion set or attempt to free a clogged
tubing while set is inserted. You may accidentally inject too
much medication.
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Use aseptic techniques when temporarily disconnecting
comfort™ short, and seal the cannula hou sing with the
cover provided. Consult with healthcare provider on how to
compensate for missed medication when disconnected.
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Protect comfort™ short from direct sunlight. Store at room
temperature.
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Reuse of the infusion set may cause infection, site irritation,
or damage to the cannula/needle. A damaged cannula/
needle may lead to inaccurate medication delivery.
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If infusing insulin, carefully monitor blood glucose levels
when disconnected and after reconnecting.
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If infusing insulin, and blood glucose level becomes
un explainably high, or occlusion alarm occurs, check for
clogs and leaks. If in doubt, change infusion set since soft
cannula could be dislodged, crimped or partially clogged.
Discuss plan for rapid replacement of insulin with health
care provider should any of these problems arise. Test blood
glucose level to make sure problem is corrected.
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Check the blood glucose level 1-2 hours after introducing
comfort™ short and check the place of infusion several
times a day, and measure your blood glucose regularly.
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If infusing insulin, do not change infusion set just prior to
bedtime, unless blood glucose can be checked 1-2 hours
after insertion.
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