3.Remove the cartridge, the cartridge protective cap, and the filling needle with its protective cap from their packaging.

4.Place the filling needle with protective cap onto the cartridge tip and make sure the connection is tight.

Move the plunger rod back and forth twice in the cartridge to distribute the lubricant.

Pull the plunger back to fill the cartridge with air.

Plunger

Plunger rod

5.Remove the protective cap from the needle. Do not touch anything with the needle.

Push the tip of the filling needle into the center of the insulin vial’s rubber membrane.

Push the plunger rod down so that all air from the cartridge enters the insulin vial.

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Accu-Chek insulin pump manual Plunger Plunger rod