11 While holding the sensor in place, gently slide the Sen-serter away from the sensor. Do not twist, bend
or lift the Sen-serter while removing it from the sensor
.
12 While still holding the sensor in place, remove the white paper from the adhesive pad. Press the
adhesive against your skin.
13 Hold the sensor with two fingers on the base, and gently remove the introducer needle. Do NOT rotate
the introducer needle when removing. Dispose of the needle in sharps container.
14 Wait five minutes after insertion before connecting the transmitter to the sensor to make sure the
sensor is ready to communicate. Make sure that the site is not bleeding before connection. If bleeding
occurs, apply pressure using a sterile gauze or clean cloth for three minutes.
a. When bleeding stops, attach the transmitter to the sensor
.
CAUTION: If bleeding does NOT stop, do NOT connect the transmitter to the sensor.
b. If bleeding does not stop, do the following:
i
Remove the sensor and discard.
ii Reapply pressure using a sterile gauze or a clean cloth until the bleeding stops.
iii Insert a new sensor in a different location.
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