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Eversense XL CGM User Guide
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Insertion Steps
Your doctor will explain and perform the simple and quick steps to insert the sensor. You will be fully awake during the
approximately 5-minute insertion procedure.
Insertion site:
It is important to choose a site that is comfortable for you to wear the sensor and smart transmitter for up to 180 days.
It is recommended to have the sensor inserted toward the back of the upper arm. Placement in this area minimises the
chance of the sensor and smart transmitter being bumped by doorways, walls or other narrow passages. If possible,
avoid areas with loose skin, scars, tattoos, nevus, or blood vessels that could be incised during the procedure.
Step 1: Site preparation – the insertion site will be cleaned, disinfected, then anesthetised using lidocaine.
Step 2: Incision – a small (less than 1 centimetre) incision will be made at the insertion site.
Step 3: Sensor insertion – a subcutaneous pocket will be created under the skin and the sensor will be inserted in
this pocket.
Step 4: Site closure – the incision will be closed with an adhesive bandage. Sutures are not usually required.
Step 5: Sensor and smart transmitter linking – link the sensor and smart transmitter to begin the 24-hour
Warm-Up Phase.
Note: After insertion, link the smart transmitter and the sensor and then allow the incision site to heal 24 hours
before replacing the transmitter.
The sensor requires 24 hours to stabilise within the insertion site, this period is known as the Warm-up Phase. After
the first 24 hours of sensor insertion, position and secure the smart transmitter over the sensor and ensure you have a
connection. (See Secure the Smart Transmitter over Inserted Sensor.) Then you can perform your Initialisation Phase
calibration of 4 fingerstick blood glucose tests to start getting glucose readings.
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