How to use your InPenTM smart insulin pen

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Prepare your InPen

  1. Pull off the InPen cap.
  2. Untwist and remove the InPen cartridge holder.
  3. Rewind the screw by holding the InPen body (at the black dial) and turn the screw counterclockwise into the InPen body until it stops. You must rewind the screw completely before inserting a new insulin cartridge.
  4. Insert the small end of the insulin cartridge into the cartridge holder.
  5. Re-attach the cartridge holder by pushing the cartridge holder and InPen body straight together. Screw the InPen body onto the cartridge holder until it clicks and is secure. If the cartridge holder is not securely attached, the cartridge may be misaligned and you may not get your full dose.

Prime your InPen

What is priming?

Priming before you dose removes the air from the needle and cartridge that may collect during normal use. This ensures that you get your full dose. It's important to prime before every injection when using any insulin pen.

How to prime your InPen (before every injection)

  1. If you don’t prime before each injection, your dose might be lower than you intended.
  2. Remove the paper tab from the needle.
  3. Screw the needle onto the cartridge holder.
  4. Pull off the outer cap and the inner cap.
  5. Discard the inner cap.
  6. Keep the outer cap to remove the needle after your injection.
  7. Dial the Dose Knob to select 2 units.
  8. Hold the InPen so the needle is pointing up and tap cartridge to collect any air at the top.
  9. Prime the InPen by pushing the injection button with your thumb. You should see a few drops of insulin.

If no insulin is seen, repeat priming according to steps 6 through 8. A new cartridge may need to be primed several times.

Calculate your dose

  1. Pull off the InPen cap.
  2. Untwist and remove the InPen cartridge holder.
  3. Rewind the screw by holding the InPen body (at the black dial) and turn the screw counterclockwise into the InPen body until it stops. You must rewind the screw completely before inserting a new insulin cartridge.
  4. Insert the small end of the insulin cartridge into the cartridge holder.
  5. Re-attach the cartridge holder by pushing the cartridge holder and InPen body straight together. Screw the InPen body onto the cartridge holder until it clicks and is secure. If the cartridge holder is not securely attached, the cartridge may be misaligned and you may not get your full dose.

Select your dose

Select your dose by turning the dose knob until the recommended dose is lined up with the dose indicator. Half units are shown as lines between the numbers. You cannot select a dose larger than 30 units. If you need more than 30 units, you must divide your dose into two injections.

If you select a wrong dose, simply change it by turning the dose button in either direction. If you change your mind and do not want to inject a dose, you may adjust the knob back to 0. No insulin will be dispensed until you press the button.

Inject your dose

  1. Choose a place on your body to inject. Make sure your skin is clean and dry.
  2. Pick a place to inject:
    • Upper arms
    • Stomach
    • Thighs
  3. Insert the needle into your skin as your healthcare provider has instructed you.
  4. To inject your insulin, place your thumb on the injection button, then slowly and firmly push the button until it stops moving. You must push the injection button straight down for the dose to be delivered. Do not attempt to change the dose while injecting.
  5. Continue to hold the button for 8 seconds and then remove the needle from your skin. Check to make sure you see a 0 in the dose window to confirm you received the complete dose. If the number in the dose window is larger than 0, this number is the amount of insulin you did NOT receive. Remember this number, because you will need to install a new cartridge and inject this much insulin to complete your full dose.

Note: After you remove the needle from the skin, a drop of insulin may appear at the needle tip. This is normal and has no effect on the delivered dose.

After dosing

  1. Place the cap back onto the needle and remove the capped needle by twisting it off. To prevent air from entering the cartridge, do not store the InPen with a needle attached.
  2. Put the used needle in a sharps container or a hard-plastic container with a secure lid. Do not throw needles directly into your household trash. Do not recycle the container of used needles. The full container must be disposed of according to your state and local laws. For information on how to dispose of the container properly, ask your healthcare provider about options available in your area or go to the FDA website at: www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal
  3. Put the cap back on your InPen.