Abbott FreeStyle Aviator User's Guide

Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring System System Kit User’s GuideDOC15736_Rev-A-Cvr.indd 1 2/9/09 11:37:42 AM

XIIXIIIElectromagnetic interference (EMI) sources, such as radio and TV station transmitters, amateur radio (HAM) •transmitters, two way radios and c

121 Getting Acquainted1.1 How to Use this GuidePurposeTo learn to use this User’s Guide so you can nd the information you need to use your Aviator

34Identify Parts of the Aviator CompanionThis section introduces you to the parts of your new Aviator Companion. Place your companion next to the pict

56Identify Parts of the Aviator PumpThis section introduces you to the parts of your Aviator Pump. Place your pump next to the picture below and ident

78The picture below identies parts of the infusion set.Reservoir CapInfusion Set TubingAdhesive Backing PaperIntroducerNeedleAdhesive CannulaHousingC

910Jogwheel / Button / Soft KeysUse this to Activate this byWake Up soft key Wake up the companion from • low power sleep state.Note: The Home screen

11121.3 Charge Companion BatteryPurposeTo fully charge the companion’s battery so that you can use it to operate the pump.WhenDo this procedure:Befor

1314Procedure:Steps Do ThisPrepare to install a new 1. battery into your pump.If you are Then do thisAlready wearing the pumpStop basal1. delivery.

1516Steps Do ThisCheck your work.7. Caution:All the signals below must be presented. If any signals below do • NOT occur, reinsert the battery again

1718Procedure (First Time Initial Setup):Steps Do ThisSet time and date 1. using your FreeStyle Companion.WARNING:It is very important that the time a

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1920Steps Do ThisCheck your time 5. settings.Check that you have set the correct time.If settings are Then do thisCorrect Notice Accept is highlighted

2122Steps Do ThisCheck your date 10. settings.Check that you have set the correct date.If settings are Then do thisCorrect Notice Accept is highlighte

2324Steps Do ThisSelect time format as 5. needed.ORNote: To keep the default time and date settings, press the Enter button on Next and go to Step 8.S

2526Steps Do ThisSelect type of insulin.9. If you use this type of insulinThen do thisRapid Acting Insulin Lispro (Humalog) Insulin Glulisine (Apidra)

2728Steps Do ThisSkip optional settings.14. Notice a. Edit is highlighted.Scroll to highlight b. Skip.Press c. Enter button.If you are setting up y

2930Steps Do ThisCreate a 2. basal block.Notice that the first block’s time line with dashes is highlighted.a. Press b. Enter button.Set the Start T

3132Steps Do ThisDecide if you want to 6. add another block or delete the block you just created.If you want to Then do thisAdd another time block and

33342.3 Fill ReservoirPurposeTo ll the pump’s reservoir with insulin for delivery.WhenDo this procedure when you:Need to ll your • insulin reservo

3536Helpful InformationCaution: You MUST replace the pump’s reservoir and infusion set each time you replenish your insulin supply.Caution: You MUST c

3738Steps Do ThisWash your hands and gather 4. materials.Cap PumpAbbott2ml1mlWash your hands vigorously with soap and warm water.a. Caution: Use asept

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3940Steps Do ThisWith your clean reservoir in 11. hand, pull back on the plunger to draw air into the reservoir.Note: The amount of air drawn into the

4142Remove air bubbles in the 15. reservoir.Look for any large air bubbles in the reservoir and remove them a. before use.You can do this by gently ta

4344Insert the insulin reservoir into the 20. pump.Line upLine up the reservoir with the a. reservoir compartment by placing the black dotted line wi

4546Helpful InformationWhen priming your pump, you are actually priming the dierent parts of the • Aviator Insulin Delivery System, which is the inf

4748Steps Do ThisDecide what to do 4. next.If you want to Then do thisFinish priming the tubingAllow pump to complete priming and automatically return

4950Steps Do ThisDecide what to do 8. next.If you want to Then do thisFinish priming the cannulaAllow pump to complete delivering prime.1. Note: You w

51523 Using Your System – The Basics3.1.1 Start Basal DeliveryPurposeTo start or restart your basal delivery using your Aviator Companion from the M

5354Steps Do ThisCheck your work.4. If you started your basal delivery, review the name of the current basal program and the insulin rate displayed i

5556Steps Do ThisSelect basal program 4. to view.Notice a. *Daily is highlighted.Note: Daily is the default, and the * identifies the current active

5758Steps Do ThisConrm Stop Basal.3. Note: If an extended bolus is in progress, you must stop the bolus rst. Refer to Section 3.2.3 to stop bolus de

IWelcome Thank you for selecting the FreeStyle Aviator Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring System to help you manage your diabetes. FreeStyle Avia

5960Procedure:StepsDo ThisAccess 1. BOLUS MENU from MAIN MENU.Notice a. Main is highlighted.Press b. Enter button.Scroll to highlight c. BOLUS.Pres

6162StepsDo ThisDecide what to do next.7. If you want to Then do thisFinish delivering the normal bolusAllow the normal bolus to deliver to the amoun

63643.2.3 View Bolus HistoryPurposeTo view your last 10 boluses delivered by your pump, using the Aviator Companion. WhenDo this procedure:Whenever y

65664 Integrating the System into Everyday Life4.1 Daily LivingPurposeTo decide if, where, when, and how to wear your Aviator Pump during daily acti

6768If the activity is Do ThisBathing or ShoweringCaution:You should remove your pump before prolonged exposure to water, or tempera-•tures above 104

6970If the activity is Do ThisSwimming Disconnect the pump and remove it from your body.a. Decide how long you will be off the pump.b. If o the pump

71724.2 Perform Daily ChecksPurposeTo make sure:Your infusion site is clean and secure.•Your reservoir insulin level is adequate for the day.•Your

73744.3 Carry a Daily KitPurposeTo take care of your daily pump needs.WhenDo this procedure every day.MaterialsKeep a daily kit with you at ALL times

7576Ensure accurate control solution results by doing the following:Use • ONLY FreeStyle Control Solution and FreeStyle Lite Test Strips.Replace the

7778Steps Do ThisCompare Solution 4. Range.Compare your control solution test result to the appropriate range printed on a. your test strip vial label

IIIIISymbols and Important Safety InformationDo not use near MRILot numberRead instructions for use Sterilized by Ethylene OxideFor sale by prescripti

7980Caution: Please read all the instructions provided in this section and practice the testing procedures before using the integrated FreeStyle Lite

8182Steps Do ThisObtain a blood sample 3. using your lancing device.Wash your hands and the selected site with soap and water. Make sure there is a. n

8384Steps Do ThisWait for result.5. Observe the companion screen.a. Note: Do NOT pull the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip away until you hear ONE beep or s

8586Steps Do ThisInterpret the blood 8. glucose results.Important: Low or high glucose readings can indicate a potentially serious medical condition.T

8788Steps Do ThisTroubleshooting Error 12. Messages.Error 1 (Er 1) Possible Causes:Sample is too small.•Problem with the • FreeStyle Lite Test Strip

8990Steps Do ThisTroubleshooting Other Problems (continued).Companion does NOT 1. enter the test mode after inserting a test strip.Test does NOT start

9192Helpful Information (continued)When’ the • occlusion alarm is set to high sensitivity, it will detect an occlusion and sound an alarm within the

9394Steps Do ThisSet Timeout.5. Note: The timeout is the number of seconds before the pump display goes blank. The timeout can be set from 15 to 120 s

9596Steps Do ThisSet Bolus Calculator 10. Options.Note: The Bolus Calculator is a tool to allow you to easily determine how many units are needed for

9798Steps Do ThisCheck that the time and 12. 1U Drop for the block are correct.Review the a. Time and 1 U Drop settings on the screen.Scroll up to se

IVVThe companion and/or pump’s screen are missing segments or some of the screen is blank. Discontinue use ➢immediately. Use of the system may resul

99100Steps Do ThisDecide whether to add 16. another block, delete the block or continue to set BG targets.If you want to Then do thisAdd another block

101102Steps Do ThisDecide whether to add 19. another block, delete the block or continue.If you want to Then do thisAdd another blockNotice 1. Add bl

103104Steps Do ThisSet ONE-BUTTON 23. BOLUS.Scroll to highlight a. On/Off. The default is On.Press b. Enter button.Scroll to select c. On or Off.Pr

105106Steps Do ThisSet AUDIO/VIBRATE.29. Note: The Audio/Vibrate setting establishes whether your pump will notify you with audible sounds or vibratio

107108Steps Do ThisVerify 34. LOW INSULIN ALERT level is correctReview your a. Low Alert setting on the screen.Scroll up to select and change the le

1091106.2 Edit Additional OptionsPurposeTo edit additional options using your Aviator Companion following direct menu options or the SETUP WIZARD in

111112Steps Do ThisAccess the ALARMS 2. menu.From the a. Home screen, notice Main is highlighted.Press b. Enter button.Scroll to highlight c. ALARMS

113114Steps Do ThisEdit INACTIVITY ALARM.4. Scroll to highlighta. INACTIVITY.Press b. Enter button.Scroll to highlight c. Time.Press d. Enter but

115116Steps Do ThisGo to the SETUP menu.7. From the Home screen, Notice a. Main is highlighted.Press b. Enter button.Scroll to highlight c. SETUP.P

117118Steps Do ThisNotice k. Am/Pm is highlighted.Press l. Enter button.Scroll to select m. AM or PM.Press n. Enter button.Notice o. Accept is hi

VIVIIthere is NO insulin delivered, blood glucose levels will rise resulting in hyperglycemia. Check with your health care professional about instruct

119120Steps Do ThisEdit Basal Limits.10. STOP BASAL DELIVERYa. to edit basal limits. See Section 3.1.3 for procedure as needed.Scroll up to highligh

121122Steps Do ThisEdit Insulin Prole.13. Scroll to highlight a. Type.Press b. Enter button.Scroll to select c. Rapid or Short.Press d. Enter bu

123124Steps Do ThisEdit BG Target Range.16. Notice a. Low Target is highlighted.Press b. Enter button.Scroll to select desired low target value.c. P

125126Procedure:Steps Do ThisGo to the ALARMS 1. menu.From the a. Home screen, notice Main is highlighted.Press b. Enter button.Scroll to highlight

127128Steps Do ThisSet 5. CARE COMMENTS.Scroll to highlight a. CARE COMMENTS.Press b. Enter button.Notice c. Disable All is highlighted.Note: Disa

129130Steps Do ThisIf you selected Then do thisSite Change(to remind you to change your infusion set and site)Scroll to highlight 1. SITE CHANGE.Pres

VIIIIXAppropriate and accurate bolus amounts are necessary to avoid delivery errors that may result in adverse medi-•cal events or serious injury. De

XXIlevel) atmospheric pressure, as the system may not operate properly under those conditions. Do • NOT use household or jewelry cleaners, petroleum-