User's Manual

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and the function of your Pump System (see “Pump and Catheter Under-deliv-
ery” on the previous pages). 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.
Precautions
Blood glucose monitoring
You must check your blood sugar at least four times daily, using a technique
recommended by your doctor. Notify your doctor of any increased frequency
of serious low or high excursions in your blood sugar. High blood sugar val-
ues may indicate under-delivery of insulin. If you experience symptoms of
high blood sugar, check the programmed insulin delivery settings in your PPC
and contact your doctor immediately.
Conventional insulin supplies
Carry conventional insulin supplies with you at all times, including insulin
and a means to inject it, in case your PPC is damaged, lost or inoperative.
Periodically review with your doctor your recommended insulin delivery pro-
cedure you should utilize in the event your Medtronic
MiniMed 2007D Implantable Pump System becomes inoperative.
Physician’s instructions
Follow your doctor’s instructions about your insulin delivery. The range of
insulin delivery with your PPC is a basal rate between 0.2 and 35 units per
hour (U/H), and a maximum meal bolus of 25 units (U). Your doctor may nar-
row this range by programming maximum limits for your Basal Rate and
Bolus. The alarm “Hourly Maximum Exceeded” will be displayed if you try
to program more than 2.5 times the maximum bolus in one hour.
PPC
The PPC is an electronic device and can be damaged if dropped. Do not get
the PPC wet or take it into very hot or humid environments, such as steam
baths or saunas. If the PPC is damaged, check the displays for proper opera-
tion by performing a “SELF TEST”. If the “SELF TEST” finds a problem,