Novo Nordisk NovoPen 3 User manual

Copyright ©1998
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Princeton, NJ 08540-7810 8-4244-31-001-4
For assistance or further information, write to:
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Professional Services
100 Overlook Center
Suite 200
Princeton, NJ 08540-7810
Or call: 1-800-727-6500
NovoPen®, Novolin®, PenFill®and
NovoFine®are registered trademarks
of Novo Nordisk A/S.
NovoPen®3
Dial-A-Dose
Insulin Delivery System
Instructions For Use
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for photos of the
NovoPen®3 insulin
injection system

Copyright ©1998
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Princeton, NJ 08540-7810 8-4244-31-001-4
For assistance or further information, write to:
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Professional Services
100 Overlook Center
Suite 200
Princeton, NJ 08540-7810
Or call: 1-800-727-6500
NovoPen®, Novolin®, PenFill®and
NovoFine®are registered trademarks
of Novo Nordisk A/S.
NovoPen®3
Dial-A-Dose
Insulin Delivery System
Instructions For Use
R R
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Open this flap
for photos of the
NovoPen®3 insulin
injection system

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Outer needle cap
Inner needle cap
Needle
Protective tab
Front rubber
stopper
Threaded
plastic cap
Inspection window
Rear rubber
stopper
Pen cap
Insulin scale
Cartridge holder
Insulin scale
window
Piston rod
Reset
mechanism
Barrel
Dose indicator
window
Dial-a-dose selector
Push button
NovoPen®3
Insulin Delivery Device NovoFine®
Disposable Needle
PenFill®Cartridge (3mL)
Need Help?
Call 1-800-727-6500
Should your NovoPen3 device
be defective in materials or
workmanship within two (2)
years of purchase, Novo Nordisk
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will
replace it at no charge if you
mail the defective unit along
with a description of the
problem and the sales receipt or
other proof of purchase to:
Novo Nordisk
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product Safety
100 Overlook Center
Suite 200
Princeton, NJ 08540-7810
License under U.S. Patents
Nos. 5,462,535; 5,693,027;
5,626,566 and Des. 347,894
(cartridge) restricted to use
with Novo Nordisk insulin
cartridges and Novo Nordisk
pen needles.
No other warranty is made
with respect to NovoPen 3.
This warranty will be invalid
and Novo Nordisk A/S,
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals,
Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.,
Nipro Medical Industries Ltd.,
and Bang & Olufsen A/S
cannot be held responsible in
the case of defects or damages
arising from:
■The use of the NovoPen3
with products other than
PenFill 3 mL cartridges,
NovoFine single-use
disposable needles, or other
products specifically recom-
mended by Novo Nordisk.
■The use of the NovoPen3
not in accordance with the
instructions in this booklet.
■Physical damage to the
NovoPen3 caused by
neglect, misuse, un-
authorized repair, accident,
or other breakage.
WARRANTY
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Outer needle cap
Inner needle cap
Needle
Protective tab
Front rubber
stopper
Threaded
plastic cap
Inspection window
Rear rubber
stopper
Pen cap
Insulin scale
Cartridge holder
Insulin scale
window
Piston rod
Reset
mechanism
Barrel
Dose indicator
window
Dial-a-dose selector
Push button
NovoPen®3
Insulin Delivery Device NovoFine®
Disposable Needle
PenFill®Cartridge (3mL)
Need Help?
Call 1-800-727-6500
Should your NovoPen3 device
be defective in materials or
workmanship within two (2)
years of purchase, Novo Nordisk
Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will
replace it at no charge if you
mail the defective unit along
with a description of the
problem and the sales receipt or
other proof of purchase to:
Novo Nordisk
Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product Safety
100 Overlook Center
Suite 200
Princeton, NJ 08540-7810
License under U.S. Patents
Nos. 5,462,535; 5,693,027;
5,626,566 and Des. 347,894
(cartridge) restricted to use
with Novo Nordisk insulin
cartridges and Novo Nordisk
pen needles.
No other warranty is made
with respect to NovoPen 3.
This warranty will be invalid
and Novo Nordisk A/S,
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals,
Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.,
Nipro Medical Industries Ltd.,
and Bang & Olufsen A/S
cannot be held responsible in
the case of defects or damages
arising from:
■The use of the NovoPen3
with products other than
PenFill 3 mL cartridges,
NovoFine single-use
disposable needles, or other
products specifically recom-
mended by Novo Nordisk.
■The use of the NovoPen3
not in accordance with the
instructions in this booklet.
■Physical damage to the
NovoPen3 caused by
neglect, misuse, un-
authorized repair, accident,
or other breakage.
WARRANTY
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Welcome to
Your NovoPen®3
Dial-A-Dose
Insulin Delivery System

Dear NovoPen®3User:
Congratulations! You have
selected an accurate, discreet,
convenient and comfortable
way to deliver from 2 to 70
units of insulin with the
NovoPen3 insulin delivery
system. This booklet includes
everything you need to know
about using the NovoPen3.
Please read it carefully before
using your NovoPen 3 for the
first time.
The NovoPen3 is designed for
use with:
■PenFill®3 mL cartridges.
■NovoFine®disposable
needles.
You will also need alcohol
swabs.
Customer service and
satisfaction are our top priority.
If you have any questions
about your NovoPen3 insulin
delivery system, please call
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. at 1-800-727-6500.
Please complete and return
the NovoPen 3 warranty
card. Upon receipt of your
warranty card, we will send you
a free gift if you would like one.
See the enclosed warranty card.
Thank you for choosing the
NovoPen3 insulin delivery
system.
(See Important Things to
Know and Important Notes
on pages 33-35.)
INTRODUCTION
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET
This booklet gives you
step-by-step instructions
for using the NovoPen 3.
Begin by reviewing the photo
layout of the parts of the
NovoPen 3, PenFill 3 mL
cartridge and NovoFine
disposable needle. The inside
front cover opens out so you
have a handy reference while
you read the rest of the booklet.
Most pages contain a photo on
the right with numbered
instructions to the left of the
photo. Important additional
information is given below
the photo.
We suggest that you read
the text and look at the
photos to make sure that you
understand each step
thoroughly.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
Preparing the NovoPen 3 .................................... 5
SECTION 2:
Inserting the PenFill 3 mL Cartridge................... 8
SECTION 3:
Attaching the NovoFine Disposable Needle......... 12
SECTION 4:
Doing an Air Shot............................................... 16
SECTION 5:
Giving the Injection............................................. 20
SECTION 6:
Removing the NovoFine Disposable Needle ........ 24
SECTION 7:
Removing the PenFill 3 mL Cartridge ................. 26
FUNCTION CHECK........................................ 28
STORAGE......................................................... 31
MAINTENANCE.............................................. 32
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW................. 33
IMPORTANT NOTES ...................................... 34
WHAT TO DO IF.............................................. 36
WARRANTY...................................................... 37
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SECTION 1 Preparing the NovoPen3
Remove the device cap:
1Remove the NovoPen3
from the case, by pressing
down on the flat part of the
pen cap.
2Gently twist the pen cap
until the cap separates from
the barrel.
3Pull the pen cap straight up
to remove it.
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Need Help?
Call 1-800-727-6500
If you use more than one type (N, R or 70/30) of insulin,
use a separate NovoPen 3 for each type.

SECTION 1 (cont.)
Separate the cartridge
holder from the barrel:
4Unscrew and remove
the cartridge holder
from the barrel.
Make sure the dose
indicator window
shows zero:
5Press the push button all
the way in until zero (0)
appears in the window.
The zero should be lined
up with the stripe below the
dose indicator window.
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