Medtronic guardian User Manual - English
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English
Introduction
The Guardian™ Sensor (3) glucose
sensor is part of your Continuous
Glucose Monitoring (CGM) system.
The sensor continuously converts tiny
amounts of glucose from the interstitial
fluid under your skin into an electronic
signal. Your system then uses these
signals to provide sensor glucose
values.
C
D
A
B
A. pedestal
B. needle
housing
C. sensor
D. clear liner
Potential risks related to sensor use
General risks with sensor use include:
• Skin irritation or other reactions
• Bruising
• Discomfort
• Redness
• Bleeding
• Pain
• Rash
• Infection
• Raised bump
• Appearance of a small “freckle-like” dot where needle was
inserted
• Allergic reaction
• Fainting secondary to anxiety or fear of needle insertion
• Soreness or tenderness
• Swelling at insertion site
• Sensor fracture, breakage or damage
• Minimal blood splatter associated with sensor needle removal
• Residual redness associated with adhesive or tapes or both
• Scarring
Indications for use
The Guardian Sensor (3) is intended for use with the Medtronic
MiniMed
®
670G system to continuously monitor glucose levels
in persons with diabetes. It is intended to be used for detecting
trends and tracking patterns in persons aged fourteen years
and older, and to be used by the MiniMed 670G system to
automatically adjust basal insulin levels. It is indicated for use
as an adjunctive device to complement, not replace, information