OmniPod 5 - General Precautions

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Introduction 11 Introduction
It is important to check your glucose frequently when ying to avoid prolonged
hypoglycaemia.
Warning: DO NOT use the Omnipod 5 System in oxygen-rich environments
(greater than 25% oxygen), which include home or surgical areas that use
supplementary oxygen, and hyperbaric chambers. Hyperbaric, or high-pressure,
chambers are sometimes used to promote healing of diabetic ulcers, or to
treat carbon monoxide poisoning, certain bone and tissue infections, and
decompression sickness. Exposure to oxygen-rich environments could result in
combustion of the Pod or Omnipod 5 Controller, which can cause severe burns to
the body.
Warning: DO NOT use the Omnipod 5 System in high atmospheric pressure
environments (above 1060 hPA), which can be found in a hyperbaric chamber.
Hyperbaric, or high-pressure, chambers are sometimes used to promote healing
of diabetic ulcers, or to treat carbon monoxide poisoning, certain bone and tissue
infections, and decompression sickness. Exposure to high-atmospheric-pressure
environments can damage your Pod and Omnipod 5 Controller, which could
result in under-delivery of insulin, which can lead to hyperglycaemia.
1.6. General Precautions
Caution: DO NOT use any component of the Omnipod 5 System (Controller,
Pod) if you suspect damage aer an unexpected event such as dropping or hitting
on a hard surface. Using damaged components may put your health at risk as
the system may not be working properly. If you are unsure if one or more of your
components are damaged, stop using the system and contact Customer Care for
support.
Caution: ONLY use the Omnipod 5 System with authorised devices (Omnipod 5
App, Controller and Pod, and Dexcom G6 CGM). DO NOT attempt to use the
Omnipod 5 System with unauthorised devices. Attempting to use the Omnipod 5
System with unauthorised devices could interrupt your insulin delivery and put
your health and safety at risk.
Caution: Connect ONLY to trusted Wi-Fi networks with your Controller.
AVOID connecting to public Wi-Fi networks, such as those found in airports,
coee shops, etc., as these networks are not secure and could result in exposing
your Controller to malware. DO NOT connect to public Wi-Fi networks during
rst-time set-up of your Omnipod 5 System.
Caution: ALWAYS activate a new Pod in a timely manner. Waiting too long
between Pod changes could result in under-delivery of insulin, which can lead
to hyperglycaemia. If another Pod is not available, use a dierent insulin delivery
method.