OmniPod 5 - Surgery or Hospitalisation; X-Rays, Mris and CT Scans

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e Pod’s adhesive keeps it securely in place for up to 3 days. However, if
necessary, several products are available to enhance adhesion. Ask your healthcare
provider about these products.
Avoid getting body lotion, creams or oils near the infusion site; these products
may loosen the adhesive.
For some contact sports, if the Pod is in a location where it is likely to be knocked
o, consider removing the Pod and placing a new one in a more protected
location.
Make sure to check your glucose before removing the Pod and aer applying a
new one. Pods are designed for one-time use. Do not attempt to reapply a Pod that
has been removed.
If you will need to remove the Pod for more than one hour, ask your healthcare
provider to recommend appropriate guidelines.
X-rays, MRIs and CT Scans
Warning: Device components including the Pod, Sensor and Transmitter
may be aected by strong radiation or magnetic elds. Device components
must be removed (and the Pod and Sensor should be disposed of) before
X-ray, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or a Computed Tomography
(CT) scan (or any similar test or procedure). In addition, the Controller
should be placed outside of the procedure room. Exposure to X-ray, MRI or
CT treatment can damage these components. Check with your healthcare
provider on Pod removal guidelines.
e Pod and Controller can tolerate common electromagnetic and electrostatic
elds, including airport security and mobile phones.
Surgery or Hospitalisation
For elective surgery or hospitalisation, you should tell the doctor/surgeon
or hospital sta about your Pod. It may be necessary to remove it for certain
procedures or treatments. Remember to replace the basal insulin that was missed
while the Pod was removed. Your healthcare provider can help you prepare for
these situations.