Tandem AutoSoft 30 Mode D'emploi page 10

ENGLISH
Preparation and insertion
Read all instructions carefully before using
AutoSoft™ 30 . Consult your pump manufac-
turer's instructions for use before connecting
AutoSoft™ 30 to your pump . Follow proper
hygiene procedures . Please see the correspond-
ing illustrations on pages 84-85 .
CONTENTS
A . Lid
B . Needle protector
C . Soft cannula
D . Adhesive tape
E . Cannula housing
F . Connector
G . Tubing
H . Introducer needle
I . Insertion device
J . Sterile paper
K . Lined indentations – hold here when
loading AutoSoft™ 30 (see figure 7)
L . Release buttons – press here when
releasing AutoSoft™ 30 (see figure 9)
M . Disconnect cover
N . Circular protective cap
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INSTRUCTIONS
Unfold the cover of this booklet to view images
that correspond to the steps below .
1 . Wash your hands before inserting
AutoSoft™ 30 .
2 . Suggested insertion areas . Do not use
an area right next to your previous site of
insertion . Please consult your healthcare
provider for recommended insertion site
and rotation .
3 . Clean the area of insertion with a disinfectant
as directed by your healthcare provider .
Be sure the area is air dry before inserting
AutoSoft™ 30 .
Check the tamper-proof seal and
CAUTION:
sterile paper . Do not use if the sterile paper
or red seal has been broken .
4 . Pull the red tape to remove the seal .
5 . Pull off the sterile paper . Do not touch the
spring at this stage .
6 . Hold on the lined indentations with one
hand and pull the lid off with the other .
Be careful not to bend or touch
CAUTION:
the AutoSoft™ 30 introducer needle .
If the infusion set is not
IMPORTANT NOTE:
securely placed in the insertion device with
the needle pointing straight ahead, pain or
minor injury may occur during insertion .
7 . Place your fingers on the lined indentations
on each side . Pull back the spring softly
until you hear a "click" . The needle protec-
tor will lift up or peel off . Do not touch or
bend the introducer needle .
8 . Immediately before insertion, carefully
remove the needle protector . Be sure the
tape is not stuck on the introducer needle .
Check that the soft cannula does not
exceed the introducer needle .
9 . Insertion: Place your index finger on
the top release button and your thumb
on the bottom release button . Position
AutoSoft™ 30 with its legs level (flat) on the
skin to ensure an insertion angle of 30° .
Make sure to maintain a 30° angle while
inserting and gently squeeze once to insert
AutoSoft™ 30 .
10 . Make sure that the cannula stays in place:
Put your finger gently on the clear window
while removing the insertion device and
introducer needle . Pull it gently straight
back .