Accu-Chek insulin pump - Manual (Page 146)

Problem
Air bubbles in the cartridge
and/or infusion set
Blood in the infusion set tubing
Empty cartridge
Disconnected or dislodged
infusion set
Leak in system
Recommended Actions
Check blood glucose level. In the
cartridge: Disconnect the infusion tube
set from the headset and re-prime your
infusion tube set. If the air bubbles
remain, replace the cartridge. Make sure
to fill the cartridge with insulin at room
temperature. In the infusion set:
Disconnect and prime your infusion set.
Reconnect and make sure all connections
are tight and secure.
Change your infusion set and infusion site.
Replace the cartridge. Cartridges are for
single use only.
Make sure all connections are tight. Inspect
connections for leaking insulin. Check your
blood glucose level. Change your infusion
set and infusion site.
Check for leaking insulin at all connections
and on the skin. Change your infusion set,
infusion site, cartridge, and adapter. Check
your blood glucose level.
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