Accu-Chek insulin pump manual Connecting the Cartridge, Adapter, and Infusion Set, These parts

Connecting the Cartridge, Adapter, and Infusion Set

Note:

Before you change the cartridge, adapter, and infusion set, check that your pump is in good, working order. See the section “System Inspection Checklist” (page 137).

Insulin can flow freely from the cartridge or infusion set if the cartridge plunger and the piston rod are not properly connected and the pump is positioned at a higher level than the infusion site. Prevent free flow of insulin by correctly inserting the cartridge: move the piston rod to the proper position and twist the adapter until the cartridge plunger sits flush with the end plate of the piston rod.

Have the following materials ready:

•A filled ACCU-CHEK 3.15 ml plastic cartridge with a luer-lock connection

•An ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump adapter

•A new ACCU-CHEK infusion set

▲	The cartridge and infusion set are sterile products intended
!	for single use only. Sterility is guaranteed for unopened
WARNING	packaging up to the indicated expiration date. Do not use
	sterile products if the packaging is damaged.
	Do not reuse single use materials because this might lead
	to a malfunction of your insulin pump, to incorrect insulin
	delivery, and/or an infection. Always handle the items with
	clean hands. Avoid any contact of the infusion set and the
	connecting parts of your insulin pump with antiseptics,
	antibiotic creams, soaps, perfumes, deodorants, body
	lotions, or any other cosmetics. They may contaminate
	these parts.

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