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Explains how to use the user guide, referencing the table of contents and index.
Lists essential items for an emergency kit and emphasizes frequent blood glucose testing while traveling.
Highlights critical safety instructions and precautions for using the insulin pump system.
Covers essential safety warnings and precautions for pump usage, component handling, and environmental factors.
Provides instructions on how to order necessary supplies or accessories for the pump.
Introduces the different parts of the insulin pump with an illustration.
Explains the function of each button on the pump and provides caution for usage.
Details the types of AA batteries supported and provides cautions regarding battery usage.
Guides users through the initial pump setup process, including language, time, and date settings.
Describes the default Home screen appearance and how to navigate to it from other screens.
Explains how to access and view different status screens on the pump, detailing notifications, quick status, pump, and sensor information.
Describes the pump's power modes (Awake, Power save, Sleep) to conserve battery power and manage pump status.
Defines basal rate as the hourly insulin delivery amount and explains its variability throughout the day.
Details the various basal insulin settings, including Basal Pattern, Temp Basal, Preset Temp, and Max Basal Rate.
Provides step-by-step instructions on how to create and configure a new basal pattern for insulin delivery.
Explains temporary basal rates for managing blood glucose during short-term activities or conditions requiring a different basal rate.
Details the available bolus types (Normal, Square Wave, Dual Wave) and their working mechanisms and usage scenarios.
Describes the different methods for delivering a bolus: Bolus Wizard, Manual, and Preset Bolus.
Introduces the Bolus Wizard feature for calculating estimated bolus amounts based on BG values and carbs.
Explains the Easy Bolus feature for quick Normal bolus delivery using audio/vibration cues in sleep mode.
Details how to set up and manage preset bolus amounts for frequently used meals or situations.
Outlines the necessary items and initial steps required before preparing the pump with insulin and an infusion set.
Explains the process of rewinding the pump's piston to prepare for a new reservoir insertion.
Explains the process of filling the insulin reservoir correctly, with detailed steps and warnings.
Guides users on the correct procedure for inserting the filled reservoir into the insulin pump.
Explains the necessity of filling the infusion set tubing with insulin before connecting it to the body.
Provides instructions and cautions for inserting the infusion set into the body at appropriate sites.
Explains how to set up the pump to automatically receive BG readings from a compatible Bayer meter.
Details how to enable the Remote Bolus feature on the pump for delivering boluses via a compatible Bayer meter.
Guides users on how to remove a compatible Bayer meter from the pump's paired devices list.
Explains the Summary screen's function in displaying past insulin deliveries, meter readings, and sensor data.
Explains how the Daily History screen displays pump actions and event entries for a selected day.
Guides users on viewing and accessing details of past alarms and alerts from the Alarm History screen.
Explains the Event Markers feature for recording events like BG readings, injections, and exercise.
Details how to create, change, rename, or delete personal reminders for routine activities.
Explains the Bolus BG Check reminder feature to prompt users to check blood glucose after a bolus.
Explains the Low Reservoir reminder feature to alert users about low insulin levels in the reservoir.
Details the Calibration reminder feature, which prompts users to calibrate their sensor at set intervals.
Explains the function of Airplane Mode for temporarily stopping wireless communication during flights and provides specific instructions for device usage.
Details how to adjust audio and vibrate settings for alerts and notifications on the pump.
Describes Auto Suspend as a safety feature that stops insulin delivery if no buttons are pressed for a set period.
Explains Block Mode for caregivers to restrict access to critical pump settings, with a warning about manual suspension.
Covers options for managing pump settings, including saving, restoring, clearing, and viewing history.
Explains CGM as a tool for continuous glucose monitoring, helping manage diabetes by recording values and showing trends.
Introduces SmartGuard, a feature that automatically stops and resumes insulin delivery based on sensor glucose values and low limits.
Illustrates how the Home screen changes when the Sensor feature is active, displaying real-time SG information and graphs.
Details high glucose alert settings, including rise alerts and time limits.
Covers low glucose alert settings, including Low limit, Suspend before low, Suspend on low, Alert before low, and Alert on low.
Guides users on how to manually resume basal insulin delivery after a SmartGuard suspend event.
Provides instructions for wirelessly connecting the pump and transmitter using the Auto Connect process.
Guides users through the process of calibrating the sensor using BG meter readings for accurate glucose data.
Explains how to use CGM on the pump and view sensor glucose data for identifying trends.
Details the sensor graph, displaying current SG readings, historical data, and alert limits.
Explains how trend arrows indicate the rate of SG changes and their corresponding values.
Describes the Alert Silence feature for temporarily muting sensor glucose alerts in specific situations.
Introduces notifications, including alarms, alerts, and messages, and explains their general behavior and resolution.
Defines alarms as warnings for conditions preventing insulin delivery and emphasizes the importance of responding.
Defines alerts as less serious notifications that require attention, detailing their display, notification light, and audio feedback.
Explains messages as notifications informing about pump status or required actions, detailing their display and audio feedback.
Provides a comprehensive list of common pump notifications, explaining their meaning, consequences, and resolution steps.
Introduces procedures for understanding and addressing pump issues, including critical errors and general troubleshooting steps.
Explains the Check Settings alarm, which occurs when the pump resets to factory settings, requiring re-entry of configurations.
Explains that pump errors or manual clearing can reset settings, requiring the Startup Wizard for re-entry, and advises on saving/restoring.
Provides guidance for resolving common sensor-related problems, including signal loss and calibration issues.
Offers troubleshooting steps for when the pump fails to detect the sensor signal after connection, including transmitter issues.
Details reasons for calibration failure alerts and steps to resolve them, including rechecking BG and recalibrating, or changing the sensor.
Provides information on pump maintenance, including cleaning procedures and warranty details.
Provides detailed instructions and safety cautions for cleaning the insulin pump using specific cleaning agents.
Guides users on placing the pump into storage mode to preserve battery and prevent active insulin loss.
Introduces the section providing detailed product specifications for the MiniMed 640G insulin pump.
Lists alerts that may escalate to a siren and provides a table detailing audio and vibration patterns for alarms.
Provides guidance on electromagnetic emissions and compliance for the pump's environment.
Details electromagnetic immunity tests, levels, compliance, and guidance for the pump.
Explains various icons used on the pump interface, including usage instructions, manufacturer, date, temperature, and safety symbols.
General| Device Type | Insulin Pump |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Medtronic |
| Model | MiniMed 640G |
| Display | Color screen |
| SmartGuard Technology | Yes |
| Battery Type | AA Alkaline battery |
| Therapy | Insulin delivery |
| Bolus Wizard | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX8 (up to 3.6 meters for 24 hours) |
| Continuous Glucose Monitoring | Yes |
| Battery Life | Up to 3 weeks |
| Insulin Capacity | 1.8ml (180 units) or 3.0ml (300 units) |
| Connectivity | Wireless |
| Compatible Sensors | Enlite |
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