OmniPod 5 - Avoid Extreme Temperatures; Pod and Insulin Storage; Pod and Insulin Storage and Care; Pods and the Environment

Taking Care of Your Controller and Pod 14
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14 Taking Care of Your Controller and Pod
Warning: DO NOT expose any Omnipod 5 System products or supplies to
extreme temperatures as this results in them not functioning properly. Store
all Omnipod 5 System products and supplies, including unopened Pods, in a
cool, dry place.
e Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System has no user-serviceable
parts. If you require assistance operating or maintaining the Omnipod 5 System,
contact Customer Care.
14.1. Pod and Insulin Storage and Care
is section describes proper care of your Pod.
Pod and Insulin Storage
Extreme heat or cold can damage Pods and cause them to malfunction.
It is especially important to store your insulin in a well-controlled environment.
Inspect insulin before using it; never use insulin that looks cloudy or discoloured.
Insulin that is cloudy or discoloured may be old, contaminated or inactive. Check
the insulin manufacturer’s instructions for use and the insulin's expiry date.
Pods and the Environment
Avoid extreme temperatures
Warning: DO NOT expose a Pod to direct sunlight for long periods of
time. Remove your Pod prior to using hot tubs, whirlpools or saunas. ese
conditions could expose the Pod to extreme temperatures and may also aect
the insulin inside the Pod, which could lead to hyperglycaemia.
e Pod’s operating temperature has been tested and found to operate safely
between 5°C and 40°C (between 41°F and 104°F). Under normal circumstances,
your body temperature keeps the Pod within a range of 23°C and 37°C (73°F and
98.6°F).
Caution: NEVER use a hairdryer or hot air to dry the Controller or Pod.
Extreme heat can damage the electronics.
If you remove your Pod to avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures, remember
to check your glucose frequently.