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Problem	Recommended Actions
Air bubbles in the cartridge	Check blood glucose level. In the
and/or infusion set	cartridge: Disconnect the infusion tube
	set from the headset and re-prime your
	infusion tube set. If the air bubbles
	remain, replace the cartridge. Make sure
	to fill the cartridge with insulin at room
	temperature. In the infusion set:
	Disconnect and prime your infusion set.
	Reconnect and make sure all connections
	are tight and secure.
Blood in the infusion set tubing	Change your infusion set and infusion site.
Empty cartridge	Replace the cartridge. Cartridges are for
	single use only.
Disconnected or dislodged	Make sure all connections are tight. Inspect
infusion set	connections for leaking insulin. Check your
	blood glucose level. Change your infusion
	set and infusion site.
Leak in system	Check for leaking insulin at all connections
	and on the skin. Change your infusion set,
	infusion site, cartridge, and adapter. Check
	your blood glucose level.

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