Safety Precautions - Owen Mumford Autopen Classic Mode D'emploi

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Failure to follow these instructions may result in
an inaccurate dose.
• Autopen should be used only after
consultation with your healthcare professional.
• 3.0 ml cartridges from Novo Nordisk and
Sanofi should not be used with the 1 and 2 Unit
3.0 ml Autopen Classic (AN3810 & AN3800).
• Read and follow the manufacturer's instructions
provided with your insulin cartridges.
Please store your insulin at the temperature
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Before each injection ensure that the
Autopen contains the correct insulin type, as
prescribed by your healthcare professional.
• Always inspect your Autopen for any signs of
damage before use. Do not use your Autopen
if dropped onto a hard surface as this may
result in damage to the device.
• Always ensure that Autopen has been primed
in accordance with the instructions detailed
in steps 6 and 7. Failure to follow the exact
priming procedures could result in an
inaccurate dose being delivered.
• The pen needle is single use and should be
removed and safely disposed of immediately
after each injection. If the pen needle is left
on it may become blocked and affect the
dose delivered.
• If the internal plunger is rewound incorrectly
it can damage the Autopen. Please refer to
step 12.
• To avoid potential damage to the Autopen,
never dial a dose and push the release button
without a cartridge in the cartridge holder.
• Never attempt to dial back the dose selector,
as doing so may damage the Autopen and
result in inaccurate dosing.
• Consult your healthcare professional should
you encounter abnormal blood glucose levels.
• Never store the device with a pre set dose
as this may damage the Autopen.
• Consider replacing the device after 2 years
of use.
• Please dispose the device following your
local medical waste disposal procedure
after 2 years of use.
• If any serious incident occurs with the use of
this device please report to Owen Mumford Ltd
and your local Competent Authority.