novocare NovoPen 4 Operating instructions

Checking the insulin flow (Priming)
2
Keep the pen upright and tap the
cartridge holder gently to raise any
air bubbles. Press the dose button all
the way in until it clicks and the dial
returns to 0.
If insulin does not appear at the tip of
the needle, repeat steps 4 to 6.
If no drop appears, replace the needle
with a new needle and repeat the
process. You can also conduct a
Function Check (instructions overleaf).
6
Pull out the dose button. Turn the
dose button to select:
• 4unitswithanewPenll®cartridge.
• 1unitwithacartridgealreadyinuse.
5
Insert the Penll®cartridge into the
cartridge holder, colour-coded cap
endrst.
3
Put the pen back together and
twist it until you feel or hear a click.
If the cartridge contains an insulin
suspension (cloudy insulin) you
must always mix (resuspend) it
evenly before use (instructions
overleaf).
Before injection, always attach a
new NovoFine®needle.
Remove both the outer and inner
needle caps, and dispose of the
inner needle cap
.
Keep the outer needle cap to remove
the needle from the pen after injection.
4
NovoPen®4
1
Preparing NovoPen® 4
Pull off the pen cap and twist the pen
apart.
If the rod is sticking out, push it all the
way back in.
Pull out the dose button and turn the dial until the white indicator line is level with the required number of units
you need to inject. The odd units are shown as lines only (maximum 60 units).
Adjust the dose by dialling up or down, if necessary. No insulin will be released until the dose button is pressed.
If you need more than 60 units, you can divide your dose into two injections. Refer to the user manual for instructions.
Push the pen into your skin, then
press the dose button until you
feel or hear a click and the dose
indicator lines up with 0.
Leave the NovoFine®needle under
the skin for 6 seconds (keeping the
button pushed down), and then
remove it.
After you have withdrawn the needle
carefully put the outer needle cap
back on, then remove and dispose of
the needle safely.
Replace the pen cap after use.
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Setting your dose Injecting your dose
How to use NovoPen® 4
Pen cap
Piston rod head Display Dose button
Piston rod Dose indicator
Mechanical part
Penll®cartridge
Colour-coded cap
Penll®cartridge holder
5 units
selected
24 units
selected
Six
seconds
Use the injection technique shown to
you by your Healthcare Professional.
Always
use a new
NovoFine®
needle every time you inject
Remember
Outer
needle cap
Inner
needle cap
Needle Paper tab
Colour-coding
(example)
4mm 32G
NEW
NovoPen®4 is designed to be used with NovoFine® needles
NovoFine® needles 6mm & 8mm
Outer
needle cap
Inner
needle cap
Needle Paper tab

If you think that your NovoPen®4 is not working properly,
follow this procedure:
1 Check that the mechanical part and the
 Penll®cartridge holder are screwed securely together.
2 Screw on a new NovoFine®needle.
3 Prime NovoPen®4.
4 Carefully replace the NovoFine®outer needle cap.
5 Dispense 20 units into the cap holding the pen with
the needle pointing downwards.
Roll the pen between your
palms10times–itisimportant
that the pen is kept horizontal.
Movethepenupanddown10timesbetweenthe2positionsas
shown (this should move the glass ball inside the cartridge from
one end to the other). Continue rolling and moving until the liquid
appears white and cloudy (resuspended).
Note: Alwayscheckthereareatleast12unitsofinsulinleftinthe
cartridgetoallowresuspension.Iftherearefewerthan12unitsleft,
useanewPenll®.
When using cloudy insulin
in your NovoPen®4
Let the insulin in your NovoPen®4
reach room temperature before
you use it. This makes it easier to
resuspend.
20 Units
How to use NovoPen® 4
Please see your Healthcare Professional for any further information about your diabetes treatment.
This sheet is intended as a quick guide only and does not replace NovoPen
®
4 user manual or the CMI enclosed in your prescribed insulin pack.
NovoPen
®
4 user manual can be found inside every new pack of NovoPen
®
4. The CMI and user manual should be read carefully before use. For distribution by Healthcare Professionals.
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TheinsulinshouldllthelowerpartoftheNovoFine®outer needle cap. If the pen
has delivered too much or too little insulin, repeat the test.
If it happens again, do not use the pen. Contact your supplier. Do not try to repair
a faulty NovoPen®4.
Use a new NovoFine®needle every time you inject.
Always remove the NovoFine®needle after each injection and store NovoPen®4
without the needle attached.
Patients registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS)
are entitled to 1,200 needles every 180 day period free of charge with or
without scripts, from NDSS pharmacies and Diabetes Australia.
NovoPen®4
Information Access
Access code 4pen4
Log-on to the NovoPen
®
4
website and use the access code
to view product information.
www.nnpenfour.com.au
Function Check You have been prescribed: (to be completed by Healthcare Professional)
NovoCare®Customer Care Centre 1800 668 626 www.novonordisk.com.au
NEW
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