Dexcom G5 - Applicator Components

Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
76Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Attaching Transmitter, and Starting Your Session
The following table reviews the sensor applicator components in order of use.
Applicator Components
Order of Use Name What it does
1 Sensor Pack
Sterilized for your protection.
Open to remove applicator and sensor.
2 Adhesive Patch
Holds the sensor/transmitter in place on your
skin.
3 Safety Lock
Prevents plunger from inserting sensor until
you are ready.
4 Plunger Inserts sensor wire into your body.
5 Applicator Barrel
Contains small insertion needle and sensor
wire.
Disposable, for single use only.
6 Collar
Collar removes insertion needle.
Helps remove applicator barrel once sensor
wire is inserted.
7 Sensor Pod
Holds sensor wire in place under skin.
Holds transmitter.
8 Transmitter Latch Locks transmitter into sensor pod.
9 Release Tab
Allows you to remove applicator barrel from
sensor pod.