Dexcom G5 Mobile - Page 47

Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
45What Is the Dexcom G5?
Applicator and Sensor Pod
What it’s called What it does
Applicator
Applicator Barrel
Contains small insertion needle and sensor wire. Inserts
sensor wire under the skin. Disposable, for single use only.
Removed after insertion.
Safety Lock
Keeps all moving parts in place before insertion. Prevents
accidental sensor insertion.
Tool to remove transmitter after sensor session. Put in
transmitter box after removal to use later.
Collar Collar removes insertion needle.
Plunger Inserts sensor wire into your body.
Transmitter Latch Securely snaps transmitter into sensor pod.
Sensor Pod
Sensor Pod
Holds transmitter and sensor wire.
Water resistant when transmitter is properly installed.
Discarded after sensor session.
Adhesive Patch Keeps sensor pod attached to your skin.
Transmitter Cradle Holds transmitter in place during sensor session.
Sensor Wire
Wire measures glucose levels in fluid in between your cells.
Attached to sensor pod.
Discarded with pod after session.