Medtronic Paradigm 522 Instruction Manual - page 2
Changing the
Silhouette® Infusion Set Using a Paradigm® REAL-Time Insulin Pump
(models 522, 722)
To Connect the Tubing:
To Prime the Tubing:
Site connector
Silhouette®
insertion piece
Tubing
connector
2
1. Remove the Silhouette from the package.
2. Make sure the
top of the
reservoir is dry.
Gently push the
tubing connector
onto the top of
the reservoir and
turn it clockwise
until it slides and
locks into place.
3.Tap the side of the
reservoir to force any
remaining air bubbles to
rise to the top. Push up
on the plunger until the
bubbles are out
and you see insulin in
the tubing.
4. Turn the plunger
counter-clockwise to
unscrew it from the
reservoir. Be careful not to
pull out the plunger
before it is disconnected,
or insulin will spill out.
1. Press
ACT
so that
PREPARING TO PRIME
appears. Insert the
newly filled reservoir
into the reservoir
compartment.
2. Turn the tubing
connector
clockwise until it
locks into place.
Note:
If insulin or any other liquid has gotten
on the top of the reservoir or inside the tubing
connector, discard both and start over with a
new reservoir and Silhouette infusion set.
3. Press the edges of
the site connector.
With the other
hand, pull the
cap off.
4. Press and hold
ACT
to prime the tubing.
The pump will beep
as the tubing fills.
Release
ACT
when
you see drops at the
tip of connector
needle.
Then press
ESC
.
You are now ready to
insert the Silhouette
infusion set.
AC
T
ESC
tubing connector
Connector
Needle
Connector
Needle