User's Manual

Dexcom G5x System User Guide

Let’s start with definitions, look at a Safety Statement example used

throughout the User Guide, and then review the Safety Statements broken

down into the system’s components.

Safety Statement

A Safety Statement is a brief statement of the G5x’s indications, relevant

warnings, precautions, or its contraindications (when to avoid using it). The

Safety Statements are meant to keep you and the system safe while using the

G5x:

1) Indications

How, for what purposes, and under what circumstances you should use

the G5x. Indications let you know who should use the G5x and when.

Indications are the who, what, and why of the G5x.

2) Contraindications

Contraindications let you know when

not

to use the G5x. If used during

these situations, you may hurt yourself or the system; the risk of use

clearly outweighs the benefit.

3) Warning

Important hazard information: Describes serious or life-threatening

circumstances to stay away from while using the G5x, their

consequences, and how to avoid danger.

4) Precaution

Special steps you need to take while using the G5x, preventing minor or

moderate injury to either you or the system.

2.3 Safety Statements

This user guide presents Safety Statement two ways:

1. In this chapter’s Overview of Safety Statements

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