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CHAPTER 6 Explanting the Pump
System
Explant considerations
When the battery in the Pump is depleted or if acceptable glycemic con-
trol cannot be achieved, it may become necessary to explant the Pump
system.
Prior to explantation, it may be possible to perform interventions that
could correct certain conditions. These procedures are described in
Appendices E and F.
If all appropriate interventions have been exhausted without an acceptable
outcome, please contact MiniMed prior to scheduling a Pump explanta-
tion.
Returning devices/components to MiniMed
Explanted Pumps and Catheters or other components should be returned
to MiniMed for evaluation. Please call MiniMed and obtain a Returned
Materials Authorization (RMA) number prior to each return.
Explanted devices must be sealed in an appropriate biohazard container
and packed with a gauze pad soaked with sterile saline. The shipping con-
tainer should be water tight. Chemical and reliability analysis require that
the device not dry out during transportation.
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