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This guide will help you to get the most from your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump. Even if you have used an insulin pump before, it’s important that you do these things before you use the ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump: E read this guide carefully E work with your doctor or healthcare team to understand how to use the pump E test your blood glucose level often to find your personal settings and to avoid getting the wrong dosage of insulin. (An ACCU-CHEK blood glucose meter is one way to test blood glucose levels; talk to your doctor or healthcare team to decide the best way for you.) It’s a good idea to inform family members or friends about diabetes and pump therapy so that they can help you in an emergency. Disetronic Medical Systems is proud to help you manage your diabetes therapy. However, Disetronic Medical Systems cannot recommend specific diabetes therapy. Always follow the instructions given to you by your doctor or healthcare team. If you have questions about your pump, or problems with it, refer to this guide and talk to your doctor or healthcare team. We also invite you to contact Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578. Note: Your insulin pump is a valuable medical device. Consider adding your pump to your homeowner’s insurance policy to protect you in case it is damaged or lost. Ask your insurance agent for details. How to use this guide This guide is for version 2.XX of the ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump. Note: This user guide presents you with sample screens. The screens in this user guide may look slightly different from your pump screens. If you have questions about what you see on your pump, contact Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578. When you become familiar with your pump, you can quickly refer to the back of this user guide for tables and definitions that can help you to understand pump alerts and warnings, and the symbols on the pump screen. There is also a glossary at the back that defines terms used in this guide, and a table that lists the technical specifications for your pump. All of this information can help you and your doctor or healthcare team to understand the pump and use it to best manage your insulin pump therapy. Warnings and Cautions Read all warnings and cautions in this guide before you use the pump. This information is important to protect your health and the function of your pump. If you have any questions about a warning or caution, contact Pump Support at 1-800-688-4578. Warnings and Cautions are indicated by triangles. s!WARNINGS are indicated by a triangle and the word WARNING. WARNING s!CAUTIONS are indicated by a triangle and the word CAUTION. CAUTION 2 ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump Working safely with your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump Your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump meets the safety requirements of national medical device legislation and meets or exceeds the international standards for Electromagnetic Compatibility regarding the pump’s use. This section introduces you to the intended use of the ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump, to its safety features, and to warnings and safety information you need to know while using your pump. While your pump is in use, two internal safety systems monitor and control the pump’s functioning. The pump performs more than nine million safety checks every day. If your pump detects a change from its normal state, an alert or an error message is delivered. See the sections “Alerts and Errors” (page 147) and “Appendix A: Technical Data” (page 165) for information on how to address errors and alerts. Intended use of your ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump The ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump is intended for the subcutaneous continuous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons requiring insulin as prescribed by a physician. The ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump is intended for the use of U100 rapid- acting insulin. ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump 3 Guarantee Any changes or modifications to the ACCU-CHEK Spirit insulin pump that are not expressly approved by Disetronic Medical Systems, Inc. could void the pump warranty. Do not try to fix the device yourself. 4 ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump Contents Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System _____________________9 The ACCU-CHEK Spirit Insulin Pump __________________________9 Display ________________________________________________9 Backlight______________________________________________10 Keys and Key Combinations _______________________________11 Screens _______________________________________________13 STATUS Screen Messages, Beeps, and Vibrations_______________15 Alarm Signals __________________________________________16 Accessories and Disposables ______________________________17 Emergency Kit __________________________________________23 Chapter 2: Getting Started __________________________________25 Inserting (or Changing) the Battery__________________________25 System Check Start-Up Process ____________________________28 Setting Time and Date____________...