User's Guide

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* Occlusion caused by external factor
OCCLUSION CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Linking screw has previously been affected
by insulin leakage. (seldom)
Wash linking screw in warm water with mild
detergent, thoroughly dry then reinstall the
linking screw into the pump.
The end of insulin delivery.
(The correct linking screw placement)
Adjust and fully loosen the linking screw to
the end, then complete refill of pump with
a new reservoir. Refer section 4.
Cold insulin used during refill.
(Air-bubbles in reservoir or tubing could
occur when Insulin warms to room
temperature)
Let the insulin adjust to room temperature
for 30 minutes, then complete refill and
prime.
Lumpy fat or stiff muscle.
Improper sites to inject.
Needle-subtracted area, chapped skin,
wrinkled area or frequently inserting at the
same site location causing lipohypertrophy.
Frequently change site locations
Massage to smooth skin.
Not good angle to insert Cannula according
to the sort/length of Cannula
Consult medical professional or Insulin
Pump Trainer for guidance for the best
Infusion Set type and size and how to
properly insert the Cannula.
Warning If Occlusion alarm persists, contact technical support from local Insulin Pump
distributor.
Caution
Check blood glucose frequently following an occlusion.
Warning
* Real Occlusion (Usually within the Cannula or tube)
OCCLUSION CAUSES WHAT TO DO
Use of the reservoir or Infusion Set for
longer than intended usage.
Replace Infusion Set and reservoir,
complete refill and prime.
Infusion Sets or reservoir is re-used.
Skin cell tissue or tiny substance in flow.
Bent, folded or damaged Cannula.
Insert new Infusion Set Cannula, in new
location.
Bent, folded or distorted tubing. Straighten to allow easy flow.
Denatured insulin (crystallized, changed
color) This is more common in hot climates!
Sometimes it is best to only partly fill
reservoir and replace more frequently to
prevent Insulin deterioration.
Change insulin from new vial. Refill pump
replacing the tubing, reservoir and Infusion
Set Cannula.
3. Occlusion Alarm
The causes of occlusion alarms are very variety. The tubing may be blocked by uncertain
materials or may be caused by other external factors. The various causes of occlusion are
described as follows.