User Manual

Warnings and Precautions
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• Physical damage to the Pump and the Pump pocket
• Altitudes greater than 2500 meters or 8,000 feet (skiing, hiking,
sky-diving)
• Depths greater than 4 meters or 15 feet (scuba diving, etc.)
• Elevated temperatures (hot tubs, saunas)
Avoid any sharp blows or pressure on the Pump. A direct blow may dam-
age the Pump or injure the Pump pocket. Extreme pressure on the Pump
may cause the sutures and the tissue pocket to be damaged resulting in
Pump migration and a possible dislodging of the Catheter. If you suspect
that your Pump or Pump pocket have been damaged, you should contact
your doctor immediately. You may need to wear a pressure bandage or
reduce your level of physical activity until the Pump pocket heals com-
pletely.
You may not reside at or travel to an elevation in excess of 8,000 feet, or
dive below 15 feet. High altitudes and depths will change the Pump’s
insulin flow. This warning does not apply to commercial airline travel.
Airline cabins are adequately pressurized at any altitude for Pump use. It
is still possible to ski, dive or sky-dive with the proper precautions. Con-
sult with your doctor.
Exposure to elevated temperatures in excess of 104°F (i.e. hot tubs, sau-
nas), for longer than one hour, can effect the potency of the insulin and the
function of your Pump System (see “Pump and Catheter Under-delivery”
on the previous page). If you have any questions about an activity you are
planning, you should contact your doctor for advice.
This device may experience communication interruptions when operated
at or near some airport facilities. This will not affect the operation of the
pump, and it will continue delivery of insulin per previously programmed
levels.