OmniPod 5 - Important User Information

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• Wearing a Pod might cause infection. Be aware of signs of infection,
including: bleeding, pain and skin irritation, including redness. See your
healthcare provider if irritation occurs.
• Kinks in the cannula or dislodging of the cannula can interrupt insulin
delivery. Glucose that does not decrease aer a bolus, or other unexplained
high glucose levels, are signs of a blockage (occlusion) or other interruption in
insulin delivery.
• Air bubbles in the Pod or cannula can aect insulin delivery. If there is a large
amount of air in the Pod, the System could deliver an inaccurate dose of
insulin, which can lead to hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia.
• Infusion-site complications like scar tissue and infection can make insulin
delivery less eective. Glucose that does not decrease aer a bolus, or other
unexplained high glucose levels, are signs of ineective insulin delivery.
• Hardware defects, soware glitches and Pod failures can cause an
interruption in insulin delivery. A Pod failure can lead to hyperglycaemia or
diabetic ketoacidosis. Keep your Omnipod 5 Controller and smartphone
on and nearby to ensure that you are notied of recent insulin delivery and
important alarms and messages.
Important User Information
Pay special attention to Warnings and Precautions in this User Guide. e words
“Warning” and “Caution” are displayed in red, bolded text.
e Omnipod 5 System is designed to work with the Dexcom G6 CGM. To
use the Dexcom G6 with the Omnipod 5 System, you will need to obtain the
Dexcom G6 Sensor, Transmitter and Instructions for Use, and download the
Dexcom G6 app on your personal smartphone.
If you are new to using a glucose sensor, continue using your BG meter until you
are familiar with Sensor usage.
If you are currently using the system without the Dexcom G6, or if you are
currently using the Dexcom G6, it is still very important that you review all
instructions in this User Guide before using the system.
If you still have questions aer reading this User Guide, contact Customer Care
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.