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The pump and:
Extreme temperatures
If outside in very cold temperatures for any length of
time, instruct the patient to keep the pump next to their
body and covered by warm clothing.
Avoid leaving the pump in direct sunlight. Instruct the
patient to remove the pump before entering a hot tub,
Jacuzzi®, or sauna, as the temperatures may be too high
for the pump to operate properly. See Specications in
the Technical Information chapter for appropriate stor-
age and operation temperatures.
Water
As long as the pump’s labels and outer shell are intact
(no cracks or chips), the pump is watertight. e pump
does not need to be removed when showering or bath-
ing. Instruct the patient to dry the pump with a clean
towel aer it is exposed to water.
If the pump is dropped or hit
hard
If the pump is dropped or hit against something hard, it will
need to be immediately looked over carefully to make sure
it is not damaged. Instruct the patient to disconnect their
infusion set from their body and stop delivery until they
have made sure the pump is working correctly. e patient
should remove the battery, then reinsert it. e pump will
perform the self-tests, and alarm if there is a problem.
e patient should make sure the pump display is work-
ing correctly. If there are missing or incomplete charac-
ters, the pump will need to be serviced.
e patient should look over the pump’s outer shell care-
fully, checking for cracks or chips. If there are cracks or
chips, the pump will no longer be watertight. e pump
will need to be serviced if there is any damage.
e patient should make sure the cartridge cap and
battery cap are in place and secure. Have them check
all connections on the cartridge and infusion set. If
moisture is present, they must tighten the connectors. If
the connectors appear damaged, they must replace the
cartridge and infusion set.
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