Accu-Chek Spirit Betriebsanweisung

User GuideINSULIN PUMP

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STANDARD user menu98Note We recommend starting with the s key in areas of good lighting and, starting with the a key in areas of poor lighting as t

STANDARD user menu 997.5.3 Cancel a “Quick” Standard bolus – During programming (the bolus amount blinks):• Press the key you started programming wi

STANDARD user menu1007.5.4 Program a menu-guided “Scroll” Standard bolus The bolus increments for the “Scroll” Standard bolus are fixed to 0.1 unit. Y

STANDARD user menu 1017.5.5 Cancel a menu-guided “Scroll” Standard bolus– During programming (the bolus amount blinks): You have three options for c

STANDARD user menu1027.6 Temporary basal rate (TBR)Your insulin pump allows you to temporarily increase or decrease your basal rate. This function is

STANDARD user menu 1037.6.1 Program a temporary basal rateFC_temporary_BR_EN.epsprecentagetemporarybasal rateRUNscreen duration Make sure your insul

STANDARD user menu104 Press d to move to the TBR DURATION. Press a or s to correct and set the duration.Note Press d to loop between programming t

STANDARD user menu 105At the end of a temporary basal rate, an alert A7: TBR OVER occurs h.Press f twice to confirm and turn off the alert. See the sec

STANDARD user menu106• Put your insulin pump into STOP.The temporary basal rate delivery is interrupted.An alert A6: TBR CANCELLED occurs. Press f twi

STANDARD user menu 1077.7 Setup menu standardWarningIncorrect programming of your insulin pump may cause inappropriate insulin delivery. Your insulin

Introduction 91 Introduction1.1 Who this user guide is written forYou are a highly motivated diabeties patient who is willing to work with your doct

STANDARD user menu108FC_KeyLock_EN.epssetupstandard RUN / STOPscreen KeyLockbeep volumealarmsignalsautomaticoffbattery typeorientationTurn the KeyLock

STANDARD user menu 109Unlock the KeyLock FC_unlock_KeyLock_EN.epsRUN screenlocked RUN screenunlocked 10 sec.3 sec. From the RUN screen or STOP scree

STANDARD user menu110 Press a or s to adjust the beep volume. You can choose between 5 volume levels: no beeps (beeps are turned off) very l

STANDARD user menu 111 Press d to move to the ALARM SIGNALS screen. The active alarm signals are displayed. Press a or s to set the alarm signals

STANDARD user menu1127.7.5 Battery type WarningIf you do not set the correct battery type on your insulin pump, the alert A2: BATTERY LOW may not occ

STANDARD user menu 1137.7.6 Display orientation Your insulin pump allows you to flip the display orientation by 180° so that you can view it more c

STANDARD user menu1147.8 Review data memory (INFORMATION)The memory of your insulin pump stores all events (i.e. alerts and errors, programming opera

STANDARD user menu 115informationmenu RUNscreen alarmhistory dailytotal TBRhistory pump timerbolushistory Press d to move to the INFORMATION menu.

STANDARD user menu1167.8.2 Review the alarm history The alarm history enables you to review the last 30 alerts or errors starting with the most recen

STANDARD user menu 117 Press d to move to the INFORMATION menu. Select with f. Press d to move to the DAILY TOTALS screen. Press or scroll a or s

Introduction10We also recommend that you have someone around you (e.g. family, friends) who understands diabetes and pump therapy with your Accu-Chek

STANDARD user menu1187.8.5 Review the time remainingYour insulin pump has been designed to be a highly reliable system that will provide worry-free p

STANDARD user menu 1197.8.6 Quick info screen With the press of the f key, your insulin pump will display the remaining cartridge content in units

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ADVANCED user menu 1218 ADVANCED user menu This chapter introduces you to the advanced functions of your insulin pump. The ADVANCED user menu activat

ADVANCED user menu122WarningIncorrect programming of your insulin pump may cause inappropriate insulin delivery. Your insulin pump must be programmed

ADVANCED user menu 1238.1.1 Program an Extended bolusFC_extended_bolus_EN.epsbolusamount ExtendedbolusRUNscreen bolusduration stop yourACCU-CHEKA8: b

ADVANCED user menu124 Press f to confirm the bolus amount and duration. You hear a melody and the bolus delivery begins within the next 3 minutes.

ADVANCED user menu 125– During bolus delivery:• If the Extended bolus delivery has begun, it can be cancelled by putting your insulin pump into STOP.

ADVANCED user menu1268.2 MultiWave bolusThe MultiWave bolus is only available in the ADVANCED user menu and depending on your personal settings in th

ADVANCED user menu 1278.2.1 Program a MultiWave bolusFC_multi_wave_bolus_EN.epsbolusdeliverybolusamount MultiWavebolusRUNscreen immediatebolus bolusd

Introduction 11See the sections 10 “Alerts and errors” and 15 “Technical data” for further information on how to address these issues.Note Your insu

ADVANCED user menu128 Press d to move to the IMMEDIATE BOLUS amount. Press a or s to correct and set the immediate bolus amount. Press d to move

ADVANCED user menu 129Note Once the immediate bolus is delivered, the remaining time, bolus amount and the current hourly basal rate are displayed i

ADVANCED user menu130Note If the alert A8: BOLUS CANCELLED does not occur, the bolus delivery was not cancelled. Cancel the extended delivery (see b

ADVANCED user menu 131Ensure that the cancellation was intended and program a new MultiWave bolus (and/or temporary basal rate), if necessary.8.3 Bas

ADVANCED user menu1328.3.2 Select a basal rate profileFC_BRP_change_EN.epsBR profileno. … change theBR profileRUNscreen Make sure the CHANGE BASAL

ADVANCED user menu 133Note When you change the user menu your current basal rate profile might not appear. Make sure that your desired basal rate pro

ADVANCED user menu134 Press a or s to set the alarm clock to OFF (), to a single alarm ( ) or to every day ( ). Press d to move to the SET ALARM

ADVANCED user menu 135 Make sure the SETUP MENU ADVANCED is turned on. Press d to move to the SETUP MENU ADVANCED. Select with f. The TIME FOR

ADVANCED user menu1368.5.3 Bolus incrementWarningThe bolus increment that can be programmed into your insulin pump determines the “Quick” Standard bo

ADVANCED user menu 1378.5.4 Prime quantityThe prime quantity necessary to completely fill an infusion set depends on the length of the infusion set tu

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ADVANCED user menu1388.5.5 Lock basal rate profilesYour insulin pump allows you to change your hourly basal rates as needed. This feature provides add

ADVANCED user menu 1398.5.6 LanguageYour insulin pump is programmed in several languages. To use the language of your choice, do the following: M

ADVANCED user menu1408.5.7 Display contrastYour insulin pump allows you to adjust the display contrast. Make sure the SETUP MENU ADVANCED is turne

Data transfer 1419 Data transferCautionIf data transfer between your PC and your insulin pump is disrupted in any way, the configuration may be incomp

Data transfer142Setup for data transferFC_Data_transfer_neu_EN.epscommuni-cationSTOPscreen start datatransfer stop data transfer Prepare your PC and

Data transfer 143 Check the configuration on your insulin pump to make sure that all parameters are written correctly. Set up your insulin pump with

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Alerts and errors 14510 Alerts and errorsWhen your insulin pump is in use, a two microprocessor safety system continuously monitors and controls the

Alerts and errors146To confirm an alert or error Press f to turn off the beeps and vibrations. The alert or error code remains on the display. C

Alerts and errors 14710.1 AlertsWarningAfter the occurrence of an alert, your insulin pump may be in STOP and the insulin delivery may be interrupted

Before you begin 132 Before you begin2.1 Warnings and cautions for proper use and your safety To ensure that there is no risk to you or your health,

Alerts and errors14810.1.2 Alert A2: BATTERY LOWYour insulin pump checks the battery voltage before each insulin delivery (at least every 3 minutes).

Alerts and errors 14910.1.4 Alert A4: ALARM CLOCKAn alert A4: Alarm clock will occur at the time that you have programmed into the pump. Press f twi

Alerts and errors150 Press f twice to turn off and confirm the alert. Put your insulin pump into RUN. Check the INFORMATION screen on your pump fo

Alerts and errors 15110.1.7 Alert A7: TBR OVER (Temporary Basal Rate over)An alert A7: TBR OVER occurs when a temporary basal rate has ended. Once th

Alerts and errors15210.2 ErrorsWarningAfter the occurrence of an error, your insulin pump will be in STOP and the insulin delivery is interrupted. In

Alerts and errors 15310.2.2 Error E2: BATTERY DEPLETEDWarningAfter inserting a new battery, always ensure that the time and date of your insulin pump

Alerts and errors15410.2.4 Error E4: OCCLUSION WarningIf an error E4: OCCLUSION occurs, immediately check your blood glucose level, because insulin d

Alerts and errors 155With a disconnectable infusion set do the following: Press f twice to turn off and confirm the error. Disconnect the infusion se

Alerts and errors156With a non-disconnectable infusion set do the following: Press f twice to turn off and confirm the error. Remove your infusion se

Alerts and errors 15710.2.5 Error E5: END OF OPERATIONThe error E5: END OF OPERATION indicates that your pump timer has reached zero. The pump will

Before you begin14determine the timing as well as the amount and type of bolus you need to deliver. Make sure you know your personal carbohydrate insu

Alerts and errors15810.2.6 Error E6: MECHANICAL ERRORWith every insulin delivery (at least every 3 minutes) and each time you put your insulin pump i

Alerts and errors 15910.2.7 Error E7: ELECTRONIC ERRORThe safety system of your insulin pump continuously monitors the functioning of your insulin pu

Alerts and errors16010.2.8 Error E8: POWER INTERRUPTA power interrupt may occur when you change the battery without putting your insulin pump into ST

Alerts and errors 16110.2.9 Error E10: CARTRIDGE ERRORIf the CHANGE THE CARTRIDGE function was not correctly carried out, an error E10: CARTRIDGE ERR

Alerts and errors16210.2.10 Error E11: SET NOT PRIMEDWarningNever prime an infusion set that is connected to your body. You risk uncontrolled insulin

Alerts and errors 16310.2.11 Error E12: DATA INTERRUPTED CautionIf data transfer between your PC and your insulin pump is disrupted in any way, the c

Alerts and errors16410.2.12 Error E13: LANGUAGE ERRORWhen an error E13: LANGUAGE ERROR occurs check the language and reset if necessary. Press f twi

Troubleshooting 16511 TroubleshootingThis section describes some potential problems that may occur while using your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump.See

Troubleshooting166Problems with your Accu-Chek SpiritProblemIndividual characters, numbers or symbols on the display are shown incompletely or not a

Troubleshooting 167ProblemAir bubbles in the cartridge and/or infusion set Blood in infusion set tubing Empty cartridge Disconnected or dislodged

Before you begin 152.1.2 Warnings and cautions regarding hygiene➨ Your insulin pump was designed to use an Accu-Chek 3.15 ml plastic cartridge. The

Troubleshooting168ProblemInfusion site becomes sore, red or swollen Recommended ActionsChange your infusion set and infusion site immediately. Us

Life with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 16912 Life with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump12.1 Recommendations for daily useCautionTraining and

Life with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump17012.1.2 Continuation of insulin pump therapy1. Attach a new Accu-Chek infusion set and prime it prior

Life with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 17112.2 Weather conditionsWear your insulin pump under your clothes or directly on your body in cold an

Life with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump17212.3 Your insulin pump and waterCautionAvoid deliberate contact with water. Check daily that your insu

Life with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 17312.3.2 Accidental contact with waterYou and your insulin pump do not have to worry about accidental t

Life with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump17412.3.4 Other liquidsYou and your insulin pump do not have to worry about:• sweat• salivaYou must check

On the go with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 17513 On the go with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump13.1 Electromagnetic fields and hazardous

On the go with your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump176Do not use your insulin pump in hyperbaric chambers and in hazardous areas of any classification (s

Care of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 17714 Care of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pumpCautionDo not perform any servicing or repair on your insu

Before you begin16➨ Always have extra sterile products and accessories with you. This allows you to exchange components when needed. Materials designe

Care of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump178Check your insulin pump daily. Make sure that:• The pump casing, the display and the cartridge are free

Care of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 17914.2 Maintenance and cleaning14.2.1 Cleaning your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pumpThe ideal time to clean

Care of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump180• There are many types of AA batteries that are not designed to provide adequate power for your insulin

Care of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 181Storage conditionsTemperature +5 to +45°C (+41 to +113°F)Air humidity 5 to 85% relative air humidity

Care of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump18214.5 Repair CautionDo not perform any servicing or repair on your insulin pump by yourself. Do not use a

Care of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 18314.6 DisposalAccu-Chek Spirit insulin pumpIf necessary, return your insulin pump to your local Customer

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Technical data 18515 Technical data15.1 General technical dataMaximum dimensions (without adapter)Weight Pump casing Temperature ranges* Air h

Technical data186Power supply Lifetime of battery Data storage time Delivery Basal rate One 1.5 volt AA Alkaline battery or one

Technical data 187Bolus Temporary basal rate Maximum time for an error E4: OCCLUSION** The max. bolus amount per delivery is

Before you begin 17➨ Check the amount of insulin remaining in the cartridge at least once a day. Before going to bed, make sure that the cartridge con

Technical data188Maximum volume before error E4: OCCLUSION** Maximum pressure Flow (delivery rate) Maximum quantity delivered at a single faul

Technical data 189Safety system IPX8 Alert system, beeps, information on the display, vibrations, dual microprocessors. Your in

Technical data19015.2 Technical standards on electromagnetic emissionsThe standard concerning electromagnetic compatibility of medical equipment (IE

Technical data 19115.3 Technical standards on electromagnetic immunityGuidance and manufacturer’s declaration – electromagnetic immunity The Accu-Che

Technical data192Radiated RF 3 V/m 10 V/m Portable and mobile RF communications equipment IEC 61000-4-3 80 MHz to 80 MHz to should be use

Technical data 193Note 1 At 80 MHz and 800 MHz, the higher frequency range applies. Note 2 These guidelines may not apply in all situations. Elec

Technical data194Accuracy of flow rate for both Accu-Chek 3.15 ml plastic cartridges and Aventis glass cartridges***Trumpet curve plotted from data aft

Technical data 195Start-up graph over the stabilization periodThe start-up graph shows changes in the flow rate over the stabilization time.Influence of

Technical data19615.4 Configuration parametersYour insulin pump is provided by Roche Diagnostics with a standard configuration (factory settings). A li

Technical data 197* Note: these factory settings may vary in some countries and depend on the changes you, your doctor or healthcare team made using

The Accu-Chek Spirit – At a GlanceThis user’s guide is valid for version 2.XX of the Accu-Chek Spirit. DisplayCartridgeInfusion setAdapterDown keyUp

Before you begin182.1.4 Warnings and cautions for secure use ➨ The interruption of insulin delivery (e.g. due to a leak, occlusion or loss of insuli

Technical data198* Note: these factory settings may vary in some countries and depend on the changes you, your doctor or healthcare team made using

Annexes 19916 Annexes16.1 Abbreviationsapprox. ApproximatelyBR Basal rateBRP Basal rate profileDDM Diabetes Data Managementh Hour(s)IEC Interna

Annexes200U100 This is the insulin concentration. Each millilitre of liquid contains 100 International Units of insulin.dd.mm.yy European date form

Annexes 20116.2 Beeps and melodiesYou can turn off the beeps or the vibrations, but not both at the same time. Please refer to sections 7.7.2 “Adjus

Annexes20216.3 VibrationsYour insulin pump communicates alerts and errors using beeps and vibrations. You can turn off either the beeps or the vibrat

Annexes 20316.4 Symbols16.4.1 General symbols Read user guide Sterilized using ethylene oxide Sterilized using radiation Sterilized using an

Annexes204 For single use only Does not contain pyrogen Does not contain PVC Recycling Do not throw away Do not use if the package is damag

Annexes 20516.4.2 Display symbols Start your Accu-Chek Spirit STOP screen and Stop insulin delivery Time, and Set the time and date menu Date

Annexes206 Standard bolus and Bolus increment programming Extended bolus and extended delivery of the MultiWave bolus MultiWave bolus Immediate

Annexes 207 Beeps and vibrations turned on Set beep volume Screen orientation European date format American date format Alarm clock turned on A

Before you begin 19➨ Cold insulin may release air when warmed. Use only insulin at room temperature when filling the cartridge and priming the infusio

Annexes20816.5 Sterile products and accessories16.5.1 Sterile productsCartridgesNameAccu-Chek 3.15 ml Plastic CartridgeAventis Insuman Infusat Pre-fi

Annexes 20916.5.2 AccessoriesNameAdapter Batteries One 1.5 volt AA Alkaline battery with a minimum capacity of 2500 mAh. Rechargeable Batteries AA

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Glossary 21117 GlossaryAccu-Chek Insulin Pump Configuration SoftwareRoche Diagnostic’s insulin pump programming tool. This software allows the fast an

Glossary212BolusThe amount of insulin delivered (in addition to the basal rate) to cover the intake of food and correct high blood glucose levels. The

Glossary 213Filling aidThe filling aid can be used to help you fill an empty Accu-Chek 3.15 ml plastic cartridge from your vial of insulin.Free flow Free

Glossary214IPX8 according to IEC 60529Protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful e

Glossary 215STOPWhen your insulin pump is in STOP, it does not deliver any insulin. The insulin delivery is only stopped if an error occurs or if your

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Index 217IndexAccessories ...35Accu-Chek Insulin Pump Configuration Software ...44, 78Adapter ...39Advanced setup menu .

Before you begin20➨ If the piston rod does not return completely to its base after the cartridge has been removed, immediately contact your local Cust

Index218Daily insulin totals history ...116Daily totals history ...116Data interrupted ...163Data memory ...114Data transfer

Index 219Maintenance ...179Malfunction ...37reusing single use materialsMechanical error ...158Memory ...

Index220TBR; see “Temporary basal rate” ...102Temporary basal rate ...102cancelled ...150decrease ...102duratio

221program profile no. 5program profile no. 4program profile no. 3program profile no. 2Standardbolusstop yourAccu-Chek“Scroll” Stan-dard bolusbolus

22319 Alert overviewIn all cases, turn off and confirm the alert prior to addressing the issue.No AlertA1 CARTRIDGE LOW A2 BATTERY LOW A3

04540344001/V06/10.08ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT, ACCU-CHEK TENDERLINK, ACCU-CHEK FLEXLINK, ACCU-CHEK RAPIDLINK and DISETRONIC are trademarks of Roche

Before you begin 21➨ Your insulin pump is designed to work in normal barometric conditions from 70 to 106 kPa (700 to 1060 mbar). Do not exceed 3000 m

Before you begin22➨ Change the battery in a dry environment. Tighten or loosen the battery cover with the Accu-Chek Spirit battery key (sharp objects

Before you begin 23➨ If you cannot feel the vibration alert, your insulin pump needs to be returned since you may not be notified of any changes of yo

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The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 253 The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pumpCautionCheck your insulin pump and its sterile products and accessories for ch

The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump263.2 BacklightThe backlight helps you use your insulin pump or read the information in poorly lighted areas. You ca

The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 27The use of your insulin pump requires the use of four keys and three key combinations. Each key or key combination

1Dear Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump user,Congratulations on your new Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump. You and your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump are u

The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump28A plus symbol (+) connecting 2 key functions means that both keys must be pressed simultaneously:Key Combination

The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 29Symbol Timeout gFor your safety and convenience during programming, your insulin pump automatically returns to the

The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump303.5 ScrollingIn order to enter larger or smaller values, the a or s key must normally be pressed many times with

The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 313.6 STATUS screenBeeps, vibrations and messages on the display inform you of the status of your insulin pump. You

The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump323.8 RUN and STOP modesDuring normal use, your insulin pump is in RUN and insulin is delivered (basal rate) at the

The Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump 33time datebattery lowKeyLock unlockedcartridge lowpump timer3.9 STOP-WarningThe STOP-Warning is turned on each tim

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Accessories, disposables and software 354 Accessories, disposables and softwareAccu-Chek sterile products, accessories and software complete your Acc

Accessories, disposables and software36CautionAlways have extra sterile products and accessories with you. This allows you to exchange components when

Accessories, disposables and software 374.1.1 CartridgeYour insulin pump was designed to use an Accu-Chek 3.15 ml plastic cartridge. The cartridge is

2Your contact for assistance with and/or additional information about your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump:United Kingdom:Roche Diagnostics Ltd.Charle

Accessories, disposables and software384.1.2 Infusion setsThe Accu-Chek infusion sets connect your insulin pump to your body and are a crucial part o

Accessories, disposables and software 39Roche Diagnostics offers a wide range of infusion sets:Common lengths of the tubing Filling volume with U100

Accessories, disposables and software404.3 BatteryYour insulin pump has been designed for use with AA ALKALINE batteries with a minimum capacity of 2

Accessories, disposables and software 41Note Many types of batteries on the market are not designed to provide adequate power for your insulin pump.

Accessories, disposables and software42See the section 5.1 “Insert and change the battery” for further information.CautionAlways make sure that you r

Accessories, disposables and software 434.6 Emergency kitIt is recommended that you take a small amount of supplies with you in case of an emergency.

Accessories, disposables and software444.7 SoftwareThe Accu-Chek Insulin Pump Configuration Software is an optional insulin pump programming tool for

Prepare the pump for use 455 Prepare the pump for useThis section will show you how to get your pump up and running. 5.1 Insert and change the batte

Prepare the pump for use46CautionTo prevent water from entering the casing, change the battery only in a dry environment and make sure that the seal

Prepare the pump for use 47 Remove the battery cover from your insulin pump. Use the battery key to turn the battery cover counter-clockwise as indi

Content 31 Introduction ...91.1 Who this user guide is written for ...91.2 How to use th

Prepare the pump for use48Note If your insulin pump was in RUN before you removed the battery, an error E8: POWER INTERRUPT occurs. Press twice f

Prepare the pump for use 49WarningDo not interrupt the start-up procedure by pressing keys or by any handling on the insulin pump. Interruption of the

Prepare the pump for use50CautionIf you cannot hear the beeps your insulin pump needs to be returned since you may not be notified of any changes of y

Prepare the pump for use 51CautionIf you discover incomplete characters, numbers or symbols on the display, your insulin pump needs to be returned sin

Prepare the pump for use525.2.1 Prepare the cartridgeWarningYour insulin pump was designed to use an Accu-Chek 3.15 ml plastic cartridge. The cartrid

Prepare the pump for use 53A cartridge set consists of the following items:1. 3.15 ml plastic cartridge with protective cap, plunger rod and filling n

Prepare the pump for use545.2.2 Fill the cartridgeA filling aid by Roche Diagnostics can be used to help you fill an empty 3.15 ml plastic cartridge fr

Prepare the pump for use 55 Place the filling needle with protective cap onto the cartridge tip and make sure the connection is tight. Move the plu

Prepare the pump for use56 While holding steady pressure against the plunger rod with your thumb, invert the insulin vial so that the filling needle an

Prepare the pump for use 57 Place the protective cap onto the filling needle. Remove the plunger rod by turning it clockwise out of the plunger. Remo

Content45 Prepare the pump for use ...455.1 Insert and change the battery ...455.2 Start-Up proced

Prepare the pump for use585.3 Insert the cartridge, adapter and infusion setNote Prior to changing the cartridge, adapter and infusion set, care s

Prepare the pump for use 59WarningThe cartridge and infusion set are sterile products intended for single use only. Sterility is guaranteed for unopen

Prepare the pump for use60CautionTo avoid leakage, properly tighten the infusion set to the adapter. Turn the luer-lock connector only as far as to

Prepare the pump for use 61FC_change_cartridge_EN.epsremove thecartridge change thecartridge STOPscreen returning piston rod cartridge volume315 units

Prepare the pump for use62 When the piston rod has returned completely, the CARTRIDGE VOLUME screen displays the maximum cartridge volume (315 U).B

Prepare the pump for use 63 Press or scroll a or s to move the piston rod forward until the base plate of the piston rod and the cartridge plunger a

Prepare the pump for use645.4 Prime the infusion setWarningNever prime an infusion set that is connected to your body. You risk uncontrolled insulin

Prepare the pump for use 65FC_prime_EN.epsstartpriming start-upprocedure stoppriming STOPscreen prime theinfusion set 3 sec. Make sure your insulin

Prepare the pump for use66Stop priming The priming process can be stopped at any time by pressing any key. Your insulin pump returns to the STOP scr

Prepare the pump for use 67Have the following materials ready:E Your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump with filled cartridge, connected Accu-Chek Spirit

Content 57.6 Temporary basal rate (TBR) ...1027.6.1 Program a temporary basal rate ...1037.6.2 Cancel a tempor

Prepare the pump for use68Note If you use a soft cannula-type infusion set, you must bolus to fill the air space in the cannula after removing the

Prepare the pump for use 695.6 Change the infusion setWhen changing the infusion set, please keep the following points clearly in mind:E Infusion s

Prepare the pump for use70Have the following materials ready:E Your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pumpE A new Accu-Chek infusion setE A disinfectant for sk

Prepare the pump for use 715.7 Change the cartridge and infusion setHave the following materials ready:E Your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pumpE A filled

Prepare the pump for use72 a. Hold your Accu-Chek Spirit with the adapter pointing downwards, to prevent the remaining insulin from flowing into the

Prepare the pump for use 735.8 Change the adapterIt is recommended to replace the adapter at least after every 10th insulin cartridge. Replace an use

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Select a user menu (STANDARD, ADVANCED or CUSTOM) 756 Select a user menu (STANDARD, ADVANCED or CUSTOM)6.1 The three levels of the Accu-Chek Spi

Select a user menu (STANDARD, ADVANCED or CUSTOM)766.2 Navigate through the menusFC_navigation_EN.eps1st level2nd level3rd level(1.)(2.)(3.)(4.)(5.)

Select a user menu (STANDARD, ADVANCED or CUSTOM) 776.2.1 ScrollingYou can hold a or s pressed to enter larger or smaller values until the desired

Content6 9 Data transfer ...14110 Alerts and errors ...14510.1 Alerts ...

Select a user menu (STANDARD, ADVANCED or CUSTOM)786.2.5 Select a user menuA user menu comprises a fixed or an individually composed selection of th

Select a user menu (STANDARD, ADVANCED or CUSTOM) 79For your personalized CUSTOM user menu you can turn the following menus on or off by using Accu-

Select a user menu (STANDARD, ADVANCED or CUSTOM)80FC_select_user_profiles_EN.epsusermenu select the user menuRUNscreen select basalrate profile Pre

Select a user menu (STANDARD, ADVANCED or CUSTOM) 81 Check the (new) basal rate profile and its daily insulin total. Save and exit with f. The ne

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STANDARD user menu 837 STANDARD user menuThis chapter will familiarize you with the basic functions of your Accu-Chek Spirit insulin pump that are n

STANDARD user menu84WarningIncorrect setting of time and date can lead to incorrect insulin delivery. Make sure that the time and date of your insuli

STANDARD user menu 85Set time and dateFC_set_time_EN.epsset thehour set the timeand date RUNscreen set the minute set theyear set themonth set theday

STANDARD user menu86 Press d to move to the month. Press a or s to set the month. Press d to move to the day. Press a or s to set the day. Save a

STANDARD user menu 877.2 Basal rate Your insulin pump delivers insulin every three minutes, 20 equal doses each hour, 24-hours a day. This flow of ins

Content 712.3 Your insulin pump and water ...172 12.3.1 Daily situations ...172 12.3.2 Accidental c

STANDARD user menu887.2.1 Program a basal rate profile FC_program_BRP1_EN.epsdaily basalrate total programprofile 1 RUNscreen 1st hour 2nd hour … 24th

STANDARD user menu 89 Press d to move to the next hour. Continue using d and the a and s keys to set the hourly basal rates for the remaining hou

STANDARD user menu907.2.2 Copy an hourly basal rate An hourly basal rate can be copied for 1 or more hours. Press d to move to the PROGRAM BASAL R

STANDARD user menu 917.2.3 Basal rate and bolus– During normal use, your insulin pump is in RUN and insulin is continuously delivered (basal rate).–

STANDARD user menu927.3 Start insulin deliveryFC_start_EN.epsstart yourACCU-CHEK STOPscreen RUNscreen Insulin delivery starts at the moment you put y

STANDARD user menu 937.4 Stop insulin deliveryFor your safety there are functions and actions that require that your insulin pump is in STOP. These f

STANDARD user menu94Note When an Extended bolus, a MultiWave bolus and/or a tempo-rary basal rate (TBR) is/are active and you put your insulin pump

STANDARD user menu 957.5 Program a bolusThe bolus type and amount is determined by your doctor or healthcare team’s guidelines, your blood glucose le

STANDARD user menu967.5.1 Standard bolusYour insulin pump offers you two possibilities to program a Standard bolus:“Quick” Standard bolus “Scroll”

STANDARD user menu 977.5.2 Program a “Quick” Standard bolus The following programming sequence involves only the a and s keys of your insulin pump.