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12
12. Lift the serter away
from the insertion site.
Fingers must not press
the buttons while lifting
the serter.
B
A
A
C
D
E
Sensor base
A. sensor snaps
B. sensor connector
C. adhesive tab
D. adhesive liner
E. adhesive pad
If the sensor is inserted without assistance, complete step 13a. If a
healthcare professional or caregiver assisted with sensor insertion,
complete step 13b.
13a
Patient:
13. a. Hold the sensor base
against the skin at the sensor
connector and at the opposite
end of the sensor base. Hold
the needle housing at the
top and pull away from the
sensor.
OR
13b
Healthcare professional or
caregiver:
13. b. Wrap sterile gauze around
the sensor. Hold the sensor
base against the skin at the
sensor connector and the
opposite end of the sensor
base. Hold the needle
housing at the top and pull
away from the sensor.