Abbott Freestyle PRT03831-xxx - Manual (Page 49)

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6.
Prepare the insertion site.
a. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.
b. Clean the selected insertion site area with soap
and water.
c. Rinse the area thoroughly and pat dry.
d. Wipe the area with an alcohol prep pad.
Note 1: The insertion area MUST be clean and dry.
Otherwise:
• An infection could occur.
• The sensor support mount may not stick to the site.
Note 2: Do NOT place a bandage on the insertion
site before inserting the sensor. The sensor may not
penetrate the skin and the system will not work with a
bandage under the sensor.
7.
Remove the sensor delivery
unit from package.
a. Remove the sensor delivery unit from its sterile package
by peeling off the foil on the back of the package.
b. Save the package.
Note: You will need the sensor code number on the back
of the package, later.
Important: We recommend that you save the sensor kit
carton or the sensor sterile package until the last sensor
from your sensor kit has been used and discarded. Saving
the package will help you to have sensor lot information,
expiration dates and sensor code etc. accessible when you
need them.
8.
Remove the protective liner from
the sensor support mount.
a. Bend the two-piece protective liner slightly so you can
see the seam between the two pieces.
b. Peel away the smaller section.
c. Peel away the larger section.
Caution: Do NOT use the sensor delivery unit if the
sterile package is open or damaged.
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Insert or Remove Your Sensor