Arkon PRT03831-xxx manual Prepare the insertion site, Remove the sensor delivery Unit from package

Section 5	39
Insert or Remove Your Sensor

Steps	Do This
6. Prepare the insertion site.
		a. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
		b. Clean the selected insertion site area with soap
		and water.
		c. Rinse the area thoroughly and pat dry.
		d. Wipe the area with an alcohol prep pad.
		Note 1: The insertion area MUST be clean and dry.
		Otherwise:
		• An infection could occur.
		• The sensor support mount may not stick to the site.
		Note 2: Do NOT place a bandage on the insertion
		site before inserting the sensor. The sensor may not
		penetrate the skin and the system will not work with a
		bandage under the sensor.
7. Remove the sensor delivery
unit from package.		Caution: Do NOT use the sensor delivery unit if the
		sterile package is open or damaged.
		a. Remove the sensor delivery unit from its sterile package
		by peeling off the foil on the back of the package.
		b. Save the package.
		Note: You will need the sensor code number on the back
		of the package, later.
		Important: We recommend that you save the sensor kit
		carton or the sensor sterile package until the last sensor
		from your sensor kit has been used and discarded. Saving
		the package will help you to have sensor lot information,
		expiration dates and sensor code etc. accessible when you
		need them.

8. Remove the protective liner from the sensor support mount.

a.Bend the two-piece protective liner slightly so you can see the seam between the two pieces.

b.Peel away the smaller section.

c.Peel away the larger section.

OVER