Using the v-go ™ disposable insulin delivery device quick reference guide the quick reference guide does not replace the instructions for patient use or training on the v-go. Training on the v-go is important. If you have not been previously trained, speak to a valeritas customer care representative...
2 v-go ™ product overview understanding the button names and locations is important for the successful use of the v-go and ez fill. • button cover: covers the needle button. Prevents the needle button from being pushed in. Cover must be removed for v-go to operate. • insulin port: location where ins...
3 ez fill product overview • cap: protects the needle inside the ez fill (bottom of insulin vial holder). • finger groove: opening to allow for easy removal of the insulin vial. • insulin vial holder: opening in the ez fill where the insulin vial is placed upside down. • insulin supply window: shows...
4 insulin vial to easy •slidev-gointoezfilldrawerwithbutton coverdown,adhesivesideup,and plastictabatbottom •holdv-godownwiththumb •pushdrawerallthewayclosed v-go tab button cover step 2 insert v-go™ •onday1,plugwillbeseparatefrom ezfill;therefore,skipthisstep •placeyourthumboverplugtabwhile grippin...
5 to easy •makesureviewingwindowisateyelevel soyoucan watchv-gofillwithinsulin •v-goshouldbefilledwithinsulinina continuousflowofdroplets, nota steadystream •slowlypushplungerallthewaydown. Thisshouldtakeabout25seconds •slowlypullupplunger asfarasitcango •wait5seconds fill v-go™ with insulin viewing...
6 to easy •wipecircularopeningontopofplugwith analcoholswab •placeplugbackintoezfill •whileholdingplugtabdown,shutdrawer •storeezfillwithinsulinvialandplug attachedinaclean,dryareaofrefrigerator •after30-filluseperiod,discardezfillwith insulinvialattached,evenifnotempty clean and replace plug step 8...
7 to easy •itisrecommendedyouattachv-go horizontallytoyourabdomen •youcanalsoattachv-goinanupand downpositiontobacksideofarm •selectareawhereyouwillattachv-go •practiceholdingv-goonselectedsite tomakesureyoucanreachallbuttons andcanmonitorthemovementofthe greyindicator •do notapplyv-gooverafoldofski...
8 to easy •pullbuttoncoverstraightup •checktoseeifcoverpincameoff withbuttoncover •ifcoverpinisnotattachedtobutton cover,trytoremovepinmanually. Ifunsuccessful,discardv-go™ andstartoverwithanewv-go •liftadhesivetaband completely peeloffadhesiveliner •donottouchadhesivesurface •beforeremovingadhesive...
9 to easy •pressv-goagainstskinfor 5-10seconds •runyourfingeraroundadhesivepad tomakesureitisattached •whileattachingv-go,makesureyou donotpressanyofthebuttons start 24-hour preset basal rate of insulin adhesive pad attach v-go™ step 13 locked needle button grey indicator •holdv-goagainstskin •inone...
10 to easy •slideyourfingerwithpressuretolocate andpressbolusreadybutton •bolusdeliverybuttonwillpopout andyouwillhearaclick •makesureyoudonotpressneedle releasebutton bolus ready button bolus delivery button activate bolus ready button step 15 bolus dose at mealtimes (1 push = 2 units) •pushbolusde...
11 to easy •placethumbonridgedsectionofneedle releasebutton •inonemotion,firmly slideandpress needlereleasebutton •needlebuttonwillpopoutandyouwill bereadytoremovev-go™ to remove after 24 hours •presslightlyonskinadjacenttov-go withonehand •peelv-goawayfromyourskinwith otherhand •ifadhesiveresidueis...
12 tips for safety and success with v-go ™ v-gocanbewornanyplacewhereinsulincanbeinjectedandthat remainsflatwhenyousit,stand,orliedown.Forbestresults,choose asuitablesiteandprepareitappropriately. 24 afterafull24hoursofuse,replaceusedv-gowithanewfilledv-go. Ifv-gofallsofforstopsworking,replaceitwith...
13 please call 1-866-881-1209 to register valeritas is committed to your success with the v-go™ and wants to ensure the best possible experience for you and your healthcare professional. When you tell us your doctor has started you on the v-go, we can call you after 24 hours to make sure you are usi...
For more detailed instructions, please see v-go instructions for patient use. Art-152rev:b 11/2011 ©2011valeritas,inc. The only simple insulin delivery device that works the way your body is supposed to use apply fill valeritas does not give medical advice about insulin therapy. Discuss all medical ...
