Novo Nordisk NovoPen 3 PenMate User manual

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8Read this carefully9before you use10 NovoPen® 3 PenMate®11 and NovoPen® 312
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16 INTRODUCTION17
NovoPen® 3 PenMate® is a replacement component specifically designed to be used18 with the NovoPen 3 insulin pen. NovoPen 3 PenMate helps you to insert the needle and19 to give injections quickly and easily. With NovoPen 3 and NovoPen 3 PenMate, you can20 dial doses in units of one from 2 to 70 units.21 NovoPen 3 PenMate should only be used in combination with products that are22 compatible and allow the device to function safely and effectively.23 NovoPen 3 PenMate is designed to be used with:24
§NovoPen® 325
§PenFill® 3 mL cartridges26
§NovoFine® 30G/8 mm and NovoFine® 31G/6 mm needles.27
NovoFine disposable needles are for single-use only.28
29 The NovoPen 3 PenMate can be used the same way as the NovoPen 3 insulin pen. Its30 design allows you to use the same recommended injection technique as for the NovoPen31 3 insulin pen.32
33 This booklet contains instructions for using, storing, and cleaning NovoPen 3 PenMate in34 combination with NovoPen 3. Please follow them carefully. You should read these35 instructions even if you have used NovoPen 3, or NovoPen 3 in combination with the36 NovoPen 3 PenMate before. The two following pages provide illustrations of both the37 NovoPen 3 and the NovoPen 3 PenMate.38
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Always check that the PenFill® cartridge you use contains the correct type of insulin.40 If you are treated with more than one type of insulin in PenFill cartridges, you should use41 a separate NovoPen 3 PenMate and NovoPen 3 for each type of insulin.42
43 If you have any questions about your NovoPen 3 PenMate or your NovoPen 3 insulin44 delivery device, please call Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-800-727-6500.45 Please complete and return the NovoPen 3 PenMate Warranty Card.46
Thank you for choosing the NovoPen 3 PenMate and NovoPen 3 insulin delivery device.47
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53 HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET54
This booklet gives you step-by-stepinstructions for using the NovoPen 3 PenMate in55 combination withthe NovoPen 3.56
57 Begin by reviewing the illustration layout of the parts of the NovoPen 3, NovoPen 358 PenMate, PenFill 3 mL cartridge and NovoFine disposable needle. The inside front cover59 opens out so you have a handy reference while you read the rest of the booklet.60 Most pages contain an illustration on the right with numbered instructions to the left of61 the illustration.62 Important additional information is given below the illustration.63 We suggest that you read the text and look at the illustrations to make sure that you64 understand each step thoroughly.65 Also included is a diagram showing a side-by-side comparison of the NovoPen 3 and the66 NovoPen 3 PenMate. This illustration allows you to see which part of the NovoPen 3 the67 NovoPen 3 PenMate replaces.68
69 The main differences between the NovoPen 3 and the NovoPen 3 PenMate are as70 follows:71 The PenFill cartridge holder and the Pen cap of the NovoPen 3 are replaced by the72 NovoPen 3 PenMate.73
NovoPen 3 PenMate allows for automatic insertion of the NovoFine needle under the74 skin; NovoPen 3 requires manual needle insertion.75 NovoPen 3 PenMate allows for the NovoFine needle to be completely hidden prior to76 needle insertion; the needle is visible on the NovoPen 3 prior to needle insertion.77
78 Look at the diagram inside the front cover for the names of the different parts of79 NovoPen 3 and NovoPen 3 PenMate. You can unfold the diagram to help you while80 you follow the instructions.81
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SECTION 1:88 Assembly of the NovoPen 3 PenMate............................................ 489
SECTION 2:90 Air shot before each injection........................................... 991
SECTION 3:92 Choosing your dose......................................................... 1093
SECTION 4:94 Giving the injection......................................................... 1295
SECTION 5:96 Mechanical function check of NovoPen 3 PenMate.......... 1797
SECTION 6:98 For subsequent injections................................................ 1899
SECTION 7:100 What to do when PenFill is nearly empty......................... 19101
SECTION 8:102 Changing PenFill............................................................ 20103
SECTION 9:104 Function check............................................................... 21105
IMPORTANT................................................................ 22106
WHAT TO DO IF.......................................................... 25107
HOW TO STORE AND LOOK AFTER YOUR108 NOVOPEN 3 AND YOUR NOVOPEN 3 PENMATE... 27109
WARRANTY................................................................. 28110
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SECTION 1 Assembly of the NovoPen3 PenMate114
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116 1Take NovoPen 3 out of its case by pressing the top of the pen cap.117
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2Gently twist the pen cap until it separates from the barrel.120
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4 Unscrew and remove the PenFill holder from the barrel*124
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You will not use the pen cap and PenFill holder with the NovoPen 3 PenMate but you127 should store them in the case if you want to use NovoPen 3 without NovoPen 3 PenMate128 in the future.129
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5The end of the piston rod should be flat against the end of the reset mechanism prior to131 inserting each new Novolin PenFill 3 mL cartridge. It should not be sticking out.132
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If the piston rod is sticking out:134 Turn the end of the reset mechanism in a clockwise direction until the piston rod is no135 longer sticking out. Never push the piston rod back in.136

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139 You should not reset the piston rod again until it is time to remove the used PenFill 3 mL140 cartridge and insert a new one.141
142 If the reset mechanism locks, it is usually due to improper technique. Gently turn the143 mechanism side to side until it unlocks. Then call our toll free number (1-800-727-6500)144 so that we may review your operating technique with you.145
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