User's Manual

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Reservoir level warnings
Have your Pump refilled before the reservoir is empty. Alarms in the PPC will
alert you to low and depleted reservoir levels. For more information on alarms
and messages, see Chapter 5. If the low reservoir alarm sounds and you do not
have a refill appointment scheduled within two weeks, call your doctor imme-
diately to schedule a refill.
Environmental conditions
NOTE: If you are in doubt about whether a condition or
situation will affect your Pump, contact your doctor
for advice.
The Implantable Insulin Pump, like all microelectronic devices, should not be
exposed to extreme electrical or magnetic fields or temperature extremes
which may adversely affect the Pump and its insulin. Do not allow your
Implantable Insulin Pump to be exposed to the following environmental con-
ditions:
• 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 damage
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 completely.
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. Consult your doctor.
Exposure to elevated temperatures in excess of 104 degrees Fahrenheit (i.e.
hot tubs, saunas) for longer than one hour can effect the potency of the insulin