How to use this guide | Accu-Chek insulin pump specs

How to use this guide

This guide is for version 2.XX of the ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump.

Note:

This user guide presents you with sample screens. The screens in this user guide may look slightly different from your pump screens. If you have questions about what you see on your pump, contact Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578.

When you become familiar with your pump, you can quickly refer to the back of this user guide for tables and definitions that can help you to understand pump alerts and warnings, and the symbols on the pump screen. There is also a glossary at the back that defines terms used in this guide, and a table that lists the technical specifications for your pump. All of this information can help you and your doctor or healthcare team to understand the pump and use it to best manage your insulin pump therapy.

Warnings and Cautions

Read all warnings and cautions in this guide before you use the pump. This information is important to protect your health and the function of your pump. If you have any questions about a warning or caution, contact Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578. Warnings and Cautions are indicated by triangles.

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Accu-Chek insulin pump manual How to use this guide

Contents

Pump User Guide Dear ACCU-CHEKSpirit insulin pump owner How to use this guide Intended use of your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump Guarantee Contents Boluses and Temporary Basal Rates Appendix C Abbreviations Appendix E Vibrations Appendix F Symbols183 This page left blank intentionally ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump DisplayTo malfunction Key in areas of poor lighting as this will BacklightHint Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578 immediately Keys and Key Combinations Information screens without saving One beep in Stop modeKey Combinations Exiting menus, function screens, Locking Keys Using KeyLock Feature ScreensRUN Screen Information, Function, and Setup Screens Stop ScreenQuick Info Screen Follow the steps below to navigate through the screens Status Screen Messages, Beeps, and Vibrations Alarm Signals STOP-WarningTo Turn Off the STOP-Warning Accessories and Disposables Or void your warrantySterile Products Cartridges Out of the reach of children Recommended Possible Use only Adapter Battery Always make sure that you remove the battery if your Battery Cover Emergency Kit Battery Key This page left blank intentionally 32 for more information Inserting or Changing the Battery Press d to move to the Stop Your ACCU-CHEK screen Follow the steps below Pump begins its start-up process Use the cover to gently push the battery all the way Pump Support at Put the pump in Stop mode ACCU-CHEK logo appearsSystem Check Start-Up Process Insulin pump Contact Pump Support at Getting Started Since you may not receive the correct information for Setting Time and Date Settings are identicalInsulin pump’s memory Follow the steps below to set the Time and Date Getting Started Your correction bolus ratio Your Personal SettingsTeam to understand how to use the pump Insulin delivery Your Basal Rate Profile Programming Your Basal Rate Profile Follow the steps below If you want to undo the changes If you want to save the changes Copying an Hourly Basal Rate Basal Rate and Bolus Preparing the Cartridge Always handle the items with clean hands To fill a cartridge, have the following materials ready Filling the Cartridge Plunger Plunger rod Getting Started System components if needed Connecting the Cartridge, Adapter, and Infusion Set Have the following materials readyThese parts Follow the instructions below Do not over-tightenResult in leakage Use a soft cloth to dry the compartment Inserting the Cartridge Follow the steps below Cartridge volume decreases accordingly on the display Press f after correctly inserting the cartridge To your body Priming the Infusion Set Stop Stopping the Priming Process Infusion Site Preparation Infusion Site Selection Getting Started Healthcare team’s recommendations Healthcare team Pocket knives, and coins Before UsingWearing Your Pump During insulin pump therapy Acceptable temperature range When Not to Wear Your Pump Electromagnetic Fields and Hazardous AreasPump if you have a cardiac pacemaker Sports and Exercise TravelingIf you have questions, contact Pump Support at Your Insulin Pump and Water Disconnect and take off your insulin pumpAccidental Contact with Water What to Do After Any Water Contact Other LiquidsFog your display Starting Insulin Delivery Stopping Insulin Delivery Mode to continue insulin delivery STOP-Warning Interruption of Insulin Pump Therapy For a long period of time Put your pump in Stop modeShort Interruption Resuming Insulin Pump Therapy Changing the Infusion Set Follow the steps below Using Your Pump Changing the Cartridge and Infusion Set Using Your Pump Understanding Boluses Your pump can deliver three types of bolusesStandard Bolus Insulin ratio and your correction bolus ratio Personal settingsTeam check your personal settings Inappropriate insulin delivery Programming a Standard Bolus There are two ways to program a Standard BolusProgramming a Quick Standard Bolus RUN No bolus is delivered Using the a and s keys of your insulin pumpCancelling a Quick Standard Bolus During programming the bolus amount blinks Programming a Menu-Guided Scroll Standard Bolus Set the bolus amount to 0.0 units. Press f to exit Cancelling a Menu-Guided Scroll Standard Bolus Boluses and TBRs Programming an Extended Bolus Follow the steps below If you want to cancel the bolus At any function screen you have three options to exitIf you want to deliver the bolus During bolus delivery Cancelling an Extended Bolus Boluses and TBRs Programming a MultiWave Bolus ACCU-CHEK Boluses and TBRs Set the total bolus amount to 0.0 units and press f Cancelling a MultiWave Bolus When your insulin pump is in Stop mode, it does not deliver Programming a Temporary Basal Rate TBR Insulin pump therapyTypically, a basal rate is set to 100%, but you can Press a or s to increase or decrease the basal rate If you want to save the changes TBR Over Alert Cancelling a Temporary Basal Rate No Temporary Basal Rate is deliveredTemporary Basal Rate delivery is interrupted Insulin delivery Custom User Menu Advanced User Menu 100 Selecting a User Menu 101 102 New basal rate 103 Standard User Menu 104 Data Transfer 105 Setup for Data Transfer 106 107 Reviewing Pump DataReview the Bolus History Each Bolus History screen displays Press d to move to the Information screen Press f to select Press a or s to review the entries Press f to exit108 109 Review the Alarm History 110 Review the History of Daily Insulin Totals 111 Review the Temporary Basal Rate History 112 Review the Time Remaining Setup Menu Standard Turning KeyLock On or Off113 114 115 116 Adjusting the Beep Volume Setting Up Alarm Signals Beep and vibrate117 Automatic Off Or healthcare team118 119 Battery Type 120 Display Orientation By 180, the a and s keys will also reverse their Your screen orientation121 Alarm Clock See the section Alarm Clock Advanced User Menu122 123 Basal Rate Profiles Check your personal settings Programming Additional Basal Rate Profiles124 125 Selecting a Basal Rate Profile 126 Alarm Clock Set Single or Multiple Alarms127 128 Turning Off the Alarm Clock Setup Menu Advanced Time Format129 130 Date FormatYou can set the date in the following formats American European Bolus increment May cause inappropriate insulin delivery131 132 Prime Quantity 133 Lock Basal Rate Profiles Language To choose a language, do the following134 Your pump lets you adjust the display contrast Display Contrast135 136 Custom User Menu System Inspection Checklist Care of Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump137 138 139 What to Do When You Drop Your Pump Disposal Storing Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump Damage the pump MaintenanceCleaning Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump Battery Information 142 Repair 143 Troubleshooting Therapy-Related Issues Troubleshooting Table Problem Recommended Actions144 Problem Recommended Actions Single use only145 146 147 Alerts and Errors 148 Confirming an Alert or ErrorWhen you confirm A1 Cartridge LOW , E1 Cartridge Empty Follow the steps below to confirm an alert or error List of Alerts Alert A1 Cartridge LOW149 Alert A2 Battery LOW Alert A3 Review Time and Date150 151 Alert A4 Alarm ClockSee the section Alarm Clock page 127 for more information Alert A5 Pump Timer 152 Alert A6 TBR Cancelled Temporary Basal Rate Cancelled Alert A8 Bolus Cancelled Alert A7 TBR Over Temporary Basal Rate Over153 List of Errors Error E1 Cartridge Empty154 155 Error E2 Battery DepletedBattery is out of power. Replace it immediately Gathered data might not be meaningful 156 Error E3 Automatic OFFError E4 Occlusion Your doctor’s or healthcare team’s instructions 157 158 Error E5 END of Operation 159 Error E6 Mechanical Error 160 Error E7 Electronic Error 161 Error E8 Power Interrupt Error E10 Cartridge Error Error E11 SET not Primed162 163 Error E12 Data Interrupted Error E13 Language Error See the section Data Transfer page 104 for more information164 Appendix a Technical Data General Technical Data165 166 167 168 Technical Standards on Electromagnetic Emissions Compliance169 170 E1 in V/mKHz to 80 MHz MHz to 100 171 Technical Standards on Electromagnetic ImmunityIEC Compliance Electromagnetic Test Level 172 173 Accuracy of Flow Rate for Plastic Cartridges 174 Start-up graph over the stabilization period 175 176 Bolus≤ 177 Appendix B Configuration Parameters 178 Maximum ParameterBasal Rate Bolus 179 Typical Range Maximum Parameter Parameter Settings 180 Appendix C Abbreviations Appendix D Beeps and Melodies Each press181 Appendix E Vibrations Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump vibrates when182 Appendix F Symbols General Symbols183 184 185 Symbol Definition 186 187 Appendix G Sterile Products and Accessories Name Comments188 189 Appendix H Glossary Diabetes Data Management DDM Factory settingsHeadset also known as cannula housing Daily insulin total Insulin Luer-lock connectorRUN mode Infusion site Scrolling SettingsStop mode Timeout 194 Limited FOUR-YEAR Warranty 195 Index 196 77-80KeyLock Turning On 80-82 Turning Off 197 Quick Reference Table for ErrorsNo. Error What You Need to Do 200 Diagram of User Menus Quick Reference Table for AlertsNo. Alert What You Need to Do Disetronic Medical Systems AG