Tandem AutoSoft 90 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 4

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Preparation and Insertion
Read all instructions carefully before using the
AutoSoft 90 infusion set. For information about
pump therapy, possible errors, and potential
risks and their causes, consult your pump
manufacturer's instructions for use before
connecting AutoSoft 90. When using AutoSoft
90‚ follow proper hygiene procedures. Please see
the corresponding illustrations on page 84-86 .
CONTENTS
A . Lid
B. Needle guard
C . Soft cannula
D . Adhesive
E . Cannula housing
F . Connector needle
G . Tubing
H. Introducer needle
I . Insertion device
J. Sterile paper
K . Three raised dots – press here when lifting
the lid off (see figure 6)
L . Lined indentations – press here when
loading AutoSoft 90 (see figure 10)
M . Round indentations – press here when
inserting AutoSoft 90 (see figure 12)
N . Disconnect cover (see figure ii)
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INSTRUCTIONS
1 . Wash your hands before inserting
AutoSoft 90.
2 . Recommended insertion areas . Do not
use an area right next to your previous
place of insertion.
3 . Clean the area of insertion with a
disinfectant as directed by your healthcare
provider. Be sure the area is dry before
inserting AutoSoft 90.
4 . Pull the red tape to remove the seal .
5 . Remove the sterile paper .
6 . Press the three raised dots on each side of
the lid firmly with one hand and lift up with
the other hand .
Be careful not to bend or touch
CAUTION:
the AutoSoft 90 introducer needle when
preparing the inserter and infusion set.
If the infusion set is not
IMPORTANT NOTE:
securely placed in the insertion device with
the needle pointing straight ahead prior to
insertion, pain or minor injury may occur. To
avoid this, please ensure that the following
steps are taken gently so the infusion set is
not loosened / removed by accident.
7. Unwinding the tubing: Carefully twist the
beginning of the tubing out of the slot. Pull
up gently. Now unwind the tubing from the
insertion device by pulling it carefully upwards.
Do not touch the AutoSoft 90
CAUTION:
introducer needle when unwinding the
tubing. Be careful not to pull too hard
when the tubing is fully released. You
could accidentally remove the infusion set
from the introducer needle.
8 . Connect AutoSoft 90 to a reservoir/
cartridge and the pump. Prime infusion
set . Ensure there are no air bubbles in the
tubing or AutoSoft 90.
When priming the infusion set,
CAUTION:
hold AutoSoft 90 with the needle pointing
down to ensure that medication does not
come in contact with the adhesive backing
paper .
9 . Pull up gently to remove the adhesive
backing paper .
10. Prepare the inserter: Place fingers on
lined indentations . Press lined indentations
on each side. Pull spring up until you hear
a "click" .
11 . Carefully remove the needle guard by
gently twisting and then pulling it.
Before positioning AutoSoft 90
CAUTION:
over clean insertion site, place the tubing
in the slot to ensure that the tubing is not
caught underneath the device during
insertion .