Tandem AutoSoft 30 Instrucciones De Uso página 6

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Preparation and Insertion
Read all instructions carefully before using
Auto Soft 30. Consult your pump manufacturer's
instructions for use before connecting Auto-
Soft 30 to your pump. Follow proper hygiene
procedures. Please see the corresponding
illustrations on pages 80-82.
CONTENTS
A. Lid
B. Needle protector
C. Soft cannula
D. Adhesive
E. Cannula housing
F. Connector
G. Tubing
H. Introducer needle
I. Insertion device
J. Sterile paper
K. Lined indentations – hold here when loading
AutoSoft 30 (see figure 7)
L. Release buttons – press here when
releasing AutoSoft 30 (see figure 9)
M. Disconnect cover
N. Circular protective cap
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wash your hands before inserting
AutoSoft 30.
2. Recommended insertion areas. Do not use
an area right next to your previous place of
insertion. Please refer to your healthcare
provider for infusion site rotation.
3. Clean the area of insertion with a disinfectant
as directed by your healthcare provider. Be sure
the area is dry before inserting AutoSoft 30.
Check the tamper-proof seal and
CAUTION:
sterile paper. Do not use if the seal or paper
has been broken.
4. Pull the red tape to remove the seal.
5. Pull off the sterile paper. Do not touch the
spring at this stage.
6. Hold on the lined indentations with one
hand and pull the lid off with the other.
Be careful not to bend or touch
CAUTION:
the AutoSoft 30 introducer needle.
If the infusion set is not
IMPORTANT NOTE:
securely placed in the insertion device with
the needle pointing straight ahead, pain or
minor injury may occur during insertion.
7. Place your fingers on the lined indentations
on each side. Pull back the spring softly
until you hear a "click". The needle protector
will lift up or peel off. Do not touch or bend
the needle.
8. Immediately before insertion, carefully
remove the needle protector. Be sure the
tape is not stuck on the introducer needle.
9. Insertion: Place your index finger on the
top release button and your thumb on the
bottom release button. Position AutoSoft
30 with its legs level (flat) on the skin to
ensure an insertion angle of 30°. Make sure
to maintain a 30° angle while inserting and
gently squeeze once to insert AutoSoft 30.
10. Make sure that the cannula stays in place:
Put your finger gently on the clear window
while removing the insertion device and in-
troducer needle. Pull it gently straight back.
11. Secure the cannula with one finger on the
clear window. Carefully remove the backing
paper under the cannula housing as shown.
12. Remove the backing paper under the front
end. Massage the adhesive thoroughly onto
the skin.
Do not attempt to straighten
IMPORTANT:
the adhesive if curled.
13. Put the lid back on for disposal.