Medtronic Paradigm 522 Instruction Manual - page 3
Changing the
Silhouette® Infusion Set Using a Paradigm® REAL-Time Insulin Pump
(models 522, 722)
The best areas of the body to insert the infusion set
are shown in the shaded areas of this drawing. Follow
your healthcare provider’s instructions on where to
insert your infusion sets.
Insertion By Hand
1. Clean the selected insertion site with alcohol or
other antiseptic wipe.
2. Hold the Silhouette
insertion piece by the
gray needle handle
using your thumb and
middle finger.
3. Hold the tape with your
forefinger and remove
the needle guard.
4. Pinch up your skin at
the prepared site. Use
your other hand to
insert the needle at a
20-45 degree angle.
5. After it is inserted,
release the skin and
hold the insertion piece
in place.
To continue,
go to page 4,
“To Remove
the Introducer Needle”.
Choose Your Insertion Site:
To Insert the Silhouette By Hand:
To Insert the Silhouette® Using the Sil-Serter®:
4.Use your thumb to slide
the Lock & Release handle
back until you hear a
click.
5. Gently pull off the needle
guard.
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Insertion By Sil-serter
1. Clean the selected insertion site with alcohol or
other antiseptic wipe.
2. Use your thumb to press
down on the Lock &
Release handle
of the Sil-serter.
3. Place the Silhouette
insertion piece inside the
Sil-serter and let go of
the Lock & Release
handle. The serter prongs
should insert securely
into the holes of the
insertion piece.