CGM User Guide
17 Section 1: System Overview
you may hurt yourself by accidentally pushing the button that
inserts the sensor before you mean to.
■ Change your insertion site with each sensor. Using the same site
too often might not allow the skin to heal, causing scarring or skin
irritation.
• The sensor placement site must:
■ At least 7 cm (3 inches) from insulin pump infusion set or injection
site;
■ Away from waistband, scarring, tattoos, irritation, and bones;
■ Unlikely to be bumped, pushed, or laid on while sleeping
1.3.3.4 Potential Risks Related to Sensor Use
• Going Through Security Check Point
■ When wearing your iCan i3 CGM, ask the Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) for a full-body pat-down with a visual
inspection of your sensor and transmitter. Don’t put your iCan i3
CGM System components through x-ray machines. The eect of
AIT body scanner and x-ray machine have not been evaluated or
know the damage they may cause the iCan i3 CGM.
• Bathing, Showering and Swimming
■ The sensor can be worn while bathing and showering but not hot
tub, exposure to heat for longtime may damage the sensor or
cause inaccurate results. You can also swim while wearing the
sensor in place up to a depth of 2.5 meters for up to 2 hours (IP28).
Exceeding the depth or time may damage the sensor or cause
inaccurate results.