Animas IR 1250 User manual

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Technical and Clinical Help
If there is anything you don’t understand in the User Guide, if you have a question, or need
assistance with your pump, our Pump Support Department is available to you 24/7.
In the United States and Canada, call 1-877-767-7373 for assistance every minute of every day.
For non-urgent technical questions, please email [email protected]
Outside the United States and Canada, call your local Animas distributor.

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Table of Contents
Welcome and Congratulations!................................................................................................... 7
Technical and Clinical Help........................................................................................................ 8
Supply Reordering...................................................................................................................... 8
Important Note............................................................................................................................ 8
Chapter 1 Important Information................................................................................................ 9
Your User Guide......................................................................................................................... 9
Warnings..................................................................................................................................... 9
Emergency Kit............................................................................................................................ 9
Indications for Use.................................................................................................................... 10
Contraindications...................................................................................................................... 10
Warnings and Precautions......................................................................................................... 10
Radiology Quick Reference Chart............................................................................................ 11
Safety Information.................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 2 Package Contents ..................................................................................................... 17
Chapter 3 Explanation of Symbols........................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4 Introduction to Your IR 1250 Pump ........................................................................ 21
Get to Know Your IR 1250....................................................................................................... 21
Main Programming Buttons.................................................................................................. 21
Programming Basics............................................................................................................. 21
Display Screen...................................................................................................................... 21
Backlight Button................................................................................................................... 21
Audio Bolus/ezBolus............................................................................................................ 22
Battery Cap/Vent .................................................................................................................. 22
Primary Vent......................................................................................................................... 22
Cartridge Compartment Cap................................................................................................. 22
IR Window for Download .................................................................................................... 22
Sounds................................................................................................................................... 22
Tamper Resistant Feature ..................................................................................................... 23
Basic Display Screens............................................................................................................... 23
Home Screen......................................................................................................................... 23
Main Menu Screen................................................................................................................ 23
Status..................................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5 Getting Your Pump Ready....................................................................................... 25
Battery Insertion........................................................................................................................ 25
Setup – Basics........................................................................................................................... 27
Setting/Changing the Time and Date.................................................................................... 27
Daylight Saving Time (applicable in certain states/countries only)..................................... 28
Sounds - Setting/Changing ................................................................................................... 28
The Cartridge............................................................................................................................ 30
Filling the Cartridge.............................................................................................................. 30
Connecting the Tubing to the Cartridge................................................................................ 30
Changing the Cartridge......................................................................................................... 31
Priming the Pump ................................................................................................................. 32
Selecting the Infusion Site and Inserting the Infusion Set.................................................... 34
Changing the Cartridge and Infusion Set.............................................................................. 34
Chapter 6 Using the Normal Bolus Feature.............................................................................. 35
Chapter 7 Using Basal Program Features................................................................................. 37
Setting a Basal Program............................................................................................................ 37
Adding/Changing Segments in an Existing Basal Program ..................................................... 39
Reviewing Basal Programs....................................................................................................... 40
Clearing Basal Programs........................................................................................................... 40

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Temporary Basal Feature.......................................................................................................... 41
Canceling a Temporary Basal Program.................................................................................... 43
Chapter 8 Suspend/Resume Feature ......................................................................................... 45
Suspending Delivery................................................................................................................. 45
Resuming Delivery ................................................................................................................... 46
Chapter 9 History Feature......................................................................................................... 47
Bolus History............................................................................................................................ 47
Total Daily Dose (TDD) History.............................................................................................. 48
Alarm History ........................................................................................................................... 48
Prime History............................................................................................................................ 49
Suspend History........................................................................................................................ 49
Basal History............................................................................................................................. 50
Chapter 10 Status Feature......................................................................................................... 51
Status Screen 1 – Active Basal ................................................................................................. 51
Status Screen 2 – Last Bolus..................................................................................................... 51
Status Screen 3 – Delivery Today............................................................................................. 52
Status Screen 4 – Combo Bolus................................................................................................ 52
Status Screen 5 – Temp Basal................................................................................................... 52
Status Screen 6 – Codes............................................................................................................ 53
Status Screen 7 – Personal Information.................................................................................... 53
Chapter 11 Advanced Features –Setup and Activation ............................................................ 55
Setup Advanced 1 – Audio Bolus Feature................................................................................ 55
Setup Advanced 2 – Advanced Bolus Features and Multiple Basal Programs ........................ 56
Setup Advanced 3 – Insulin Limits........................................................................................... 56
Setup Advanced 4 – Language Setup, Display Timeout, Contrast and Battery Type.............. 57
Setup Advanced 5 – Auto-OFF Feature.................................................................................... 57
Setup Advanced 6 – Low Cartridge Warning Setting and Occlusion Sensitivity Setting........ 58
Setup Advanced 7 – Insulin to Carb (I:C) Ratios..................................................................... 58
Setup Advanced 8 – Insulin Sensitivity Factor (ISF) ............................................................... 59
Setup Advanced 9 – BG Target Ranges ................................................................................... 59
Setup Advanced 10– Insulin on Board Setting......................................................................... 60
Setup Advanced 11– Sick Day Guidelines............................................................................... 61
Chapter 12 Using Advanced Features....................................................................................... 63
Audio Bolus and ezBolus.......................................................................................................... 63
ezBolus™.................................................................................................................................. 65
Advanced Bolus Features ......................................................................................................... 65
CarbSmart™ ......................................................................................................................... 65
Entering Carbs Manually (no food database) ....................................................................... 66
Adding a BG Bolus to CarbSmart ........................................................................................ 67
Entering Carbs Using the Food Database............................................................................. 68
Editing CarbSmart Total Entries........................................................................................... 71
ezBG ..................................................................................................................................... 72
Combo Bolus ........................................................................................................................ 74
Reminders............................................................................................................................. 75
Bolus Reminders................................................................................................................... 75
BG Check Reminder............................................................................................................. 76
Delivery Speed - Bolus......................................................................................................... 76
Multiple Basal Programs........................................................................................................... 76
Insulin on Board........................................................................................................................ 77
Sick Day Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 77
Chapter 13 Care and Maintenance............................................................................................ 79

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The Vents.................................................................................................................................. 79
Battery Cap with O-ring and Vent............................................................................................ 79
Cleaning.................................................................................................................................... 79
Chapter 14 Safety System and Alarms ..................................................................................... 81
Chapter 15 Troubleshooting Guidelines................................................................................... 87
Hypoglycemia........................................................................................................................... 87
Hyperglycemia.......................................................................................................................... 88
Problems with Infusion Sets and Sites...................................................................................... 90
DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)................................................................................................... 91
Chapter 16 Sick Day Guidelines............................................................................................. 93
Medication ................................................................................................................................ 93
Blood and Urine Testing........................................................................................................... 93
Fluids and Diet.......................................................................................................................... 93
Chapter 17 Lifestyle Issues..................................................................................................... 95
Exercise and Sports................................................................................................................... 95
Swimming................................................................................................................................. 95
Traveling................................................................................................................................... 95
Intimacy .................................................................................................................................... 96
Chapter 18 My Information................................................................................................. 97
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).......................................................................................... 103
Glossary ...................................................................................................................................... 105
Tech Specs.................................................................................................................................. 108
Patient’s Bill of Rights................................................................................................................ 110
Supplier Standards...................................................................................................................... 111

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Welcome and Congratulations!
You have begun a new way of life with your Animas IR 1250 insulin pump.
Your choice of pump therapy is a sign that you are committed to taking excellent care of
yourself. The IR 1250 pump has been specially designed to help you manage your diabetes,
using advanced technology and sophisticated safety systems.
Your pump is used for insulin therapy to help maintain your blood glucose targets as
recommended by your healthcare team. It delivers two ways: a continuous, 24 hour “basal” rate
and “bolus” insulin deliveries to accommodate for immediate doses to cover foods eaten and
high blood glucose. It is important to remember that successful pump therapy is a partnership of
advanced technology and responsible self-care.
Your pump is covered by a limited warranty for 4 years. Review the warranty card in your pump
kit for details.
Please take a moment to look at the back of your pump and write down the serial number.
My pump serial number is: ___________________
2003-05
S/N: 49-00015-XX
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Serial Number
(S/N)

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Technical and Clinical Help
If there is anything you don’t understand in the User Guide or if you have a question or need
assistance with your pump, our Pump Support Department is available to you 24/7.
In the United States and Canada, call 1-877-767-7373 for assistance every minute of every day.
For non-urgent technical questions, please email [email protected]
Outside the United States and Canada, call your local Animas distributor.
We understand that you may have questions and concerns when using a new product. Please do
not hesitate to call for assistance!
Supply Reordering
You can place orders for cartridges, infusion sets, skin prep, batteries and many pump
accessories by calling our Reorder Department.
In the United States and Canada, call 1-877-YES-PUMP (877-937-7867)
Outside the United States and Canada, call your local Animas distributor.
Important Note
The screen displays shown in this User Guide are examples only and should not be considered
suggestions for individual programming.
Your Animas pump comes with a transparent plastic film covering the display lens for protection
during shipping. Be sure to remove this protective covering before using the pump.

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Chapter 1 Important Information 1
Your User Guide
The User Guide contains information about how to use, program and maintain your new pump.
It is important to read it carefully. Even if you are an experienced pumper, keep your User
Guide handy until you become thoroughly familiar with your pump and how to use it. Warnings,
cautions and safety tips are found throughout this Guide, indicated by a symbol.
Warnings
Do not attempt to connect to the pump before you have been trained on the IR 1250 or
unless your Certified IR 1250 Pump Trainer is present.
Incorrect use of your pump, failure to follow the instructions in this User Guide or
improper/inadequate self-care and troubleshooting techniques can lead to death or
serious injury. If you do not understand something or have questions, ask your
healthcare team or call our 24/7 Pump Support Department at 1-877-767-7373.
(Outside the US, contact your local Animas distributor.)
Your Animas pump is designed to deliver insulin reliably but because the pump uses
only rapid-acting insulin, you will not have long-acting insulin in your body. To avoid
the risk of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) or very high blood sugar, you must be
prepared to give yourself an injection of insulin if delivery is interrupted for any
reason.
Your Animas pump is designed and calibrated to deliver U100 insulin. Use of any
insulin with lesser or greater concentration can result in serious injury or death.
Never prime tubing while infusion set is connected to your body. Priming the tubing
while the infusion set is connected to your body can result in serious injury or death.
Emergency Kit
Keep an emergency kit with you at all times to make sure you always have necessary supplies.
This kit should include but is not limited to:
•Fast-acting glucose tablets or gel
•Blood glucose monitoring supplies including meter, strips, lancing device, lancets, meter
batteries
•Blood or urine ketone testing supplies
•Rapid-acting insulin and syringe with directions from your healthcare team regarding
how much insulin to take in the event of interruption of pump operation
•Extra infusion sets and IR 1200 series cartridges
•Dressing and adhesive, if used
•An extra Energizer Lithium L91 AA battery
•Glucagon Emergency Kit
•Emergency contact phone numbers
Be sure to inform a family member, co-worker and/or friend where this emergency kit is kept.

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Indications for Use
Your Animas IR 1250 insulin pump is indicated for use for the control of insulin-requiring
diabetes. It is intended for use by one person.
Contraindications
The pump is not indicated for anyone unable or unwilling to:
•Test BG levels at least 4 – 6 times per day or as recommended by healthcare team
•Demonstrate adequate carbohydrate counting skills
•Maintain good diabetes self-care skills
•See his/her healthcare team regularly
Adequate vision or hearing is required to recognize the pump alerts.
Warnings and Precautions
Radiology Equipment
Your Animas IR 1250 has been designed to operate in the presence of common sources of
electrostatic and electromagnetic interference, including airport and store security systems.
However, like all portable electronic devices, the pump should not be exposed to very strong
electromagnetic fields, such as in MRI’s, RF welders or magnets used to lift automobiles. Very
strong magnetic fields, such as in an MRI, can re-magnetize the portion of the motor that
regulates insulin delivery. If you plan to undergo an MRI, remove your pump beforehand
and keep it outside the room during the procedure.
X-rays, CT Scans, Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, etc. do not emit the same kinds of strong
electromagnetic fields; however, it is recommended that you remove the pump while undergoing
these types of tests.
Basic dental X-rays do not require removal of the pump, as long as it is covered by the lead
safety apron.