Roche Accu-Chek Manual Del Usario página 8

CONTRAINDICATIONS
• The Accu-Chek LinkAssist insertion
device is solely intended for use with
the Accu-Chek FlexLink (in USA/Canada:
Accu-Chek Ultraflex) infusion set.
A safe and smooth operation of the
Accu-Chek LinkAssist insertion device
cannot be guaranteed if any other type
of infusion set is used.
• The Accu-Chek LinkAssist insertion de-
vice is exclusively for use on one person.
It must not be used on several people.
WARNING
Carefully read these instructions for use
and the instructions for use for the
Accu-Chek FlexLink (in USA/Canada:
Accu-Chek Ultraflex) infusion set before
using the insertion device. The sequence
of the steps of application described in
these instructions must always be ob-
served. Failure to follow the instructions
for use may cause pain and injury.
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Preparation
• Before using the insertion device, care-
fully read the instructions for use for the
Accu-Chek FlexLink (in USA/Canada:
Accu-Chek Ultraflex).
• Please wash your hands before use.
Choose a site away from waistline, bones,
scar tissue, belly button and recent
infusion sites. Prepare site according to
the instructions from your health care
professional. Allow the infusion site to
dry before the soft cannula is inserted.
• Open the undamaged packaging of the
infusion set and remove the infusion set.
WARNINGS
• Do not use any infusion set if the intro-
ducer needle has been damaged or bent.
• The infusion set remains sterile until the
package is opened or damaged.
Do not use if the sterile package has
been opened or damaged.