i-Port Advance^TM injection port support and resources

The recommended application sites are:

• Back of upper arms
• Abdominal
• Thighs

i-Port Advance^TM injection port is suitable for both adults and children requiring daily subcutaneous injections. Check with your healthcare professional to see if i-Port Advance^TM injection port is right for you.

i-Port Advance^TM injection port is a single use device. Remove and properly dispose of the used device every 72 hours and replace with a new device on a different location of the body as needed.

Yes, i-Port Advance^TM injection port is intended for use during normal daily activities, including showering and bathing.

i-Port Advance^TM injection port is 1½ inches (38mm) in diameter and rises only 1/3 inch (8.5mm) above the skin.

The cannula is the small soft, flexible tube used to deliver the medication into the subcutaneous tissue. The cannula of i-Port Advance^TM injection port is available in 6mm and 9mm lengths. Talk to your healthcare professional about which cannula length is right for you.

i-Port Advance^TM injection port has a residual volume up to 0.0026 mL.

The maximum needle length for use with i-Port Advance^TM injection port is 5/16 inch (8mm). Do not attempt to use a 1/2 inch or 12mm injection needle with i-Port Advance^TM injection port. Doing so may damage the device causing unnecessary punctures of the skin, or tearing and puncturing of the soft cannula which may result in unpredictable medication delivery. Do not use a needle shorter than 3/16 inch or 5mm when injecting in to i-Port Advance^TM injection port.

The thickest needle size for use with either i-Port Advance^TM injection port is a 28 gauge needle. Note: The smaller the number, the larger the gauge

Do not attempt to reuse an i-Port Advance^TM injection port after the 72 hour wear period has elapsed. Do not attempt to reuse an i-Port Advance^TM injection port after it has been removed or dislodged.

Patients should speak with their healthcare provider and refer to the appropriate drug manufacturer's label prior to injecting any medication into i-Port Advance^TM injection port.

Applying i-Port Advance^TM injection port is simple and requires minimal training. Instructions can be found in i-Port Advance^TM Injection Port User Guide.

If applying i-Port Advance^TM injection port for the first time, perform the application in the presence of a healthcare professional.

Using i-Port Advance^TM injection port is simple and requires minimal training. Instructions can be found in i-Port Advance^TM Injection Port User Guide.

It is recommended that you rotate site each time you are placing a new i-Port Advance^TM injection port. This keeps the tissue healthy and allows previous sites to completely heal before reusing them.

Infection, irritation or inflammation from using i-Port Advance™ injection port is rare; however, the potential exists. Typically, these occurrences may result from inadequate cleansing of the skin surface before application, improper application to the body, and/or improper maintenance of the insertion site.

If the application site becomes irritated or inflamed, remove and discard the device and apply a new device to a different location on the body at least 3 inches (76mm) from the original site. If infection, irritation or inflammation persists or worsens, discontinue use and contact your healthcare professional.

Remove and discard the device and apply a new device to a different location on the body.

Test blood sugar per your healthcare professional's instructions to ensure that insulin dose and absorption at the delivery site are appropriate.

In the case of unexplainably high blood sugar, remove and discard i-Port Advance^TM injection port device and apply new device to a different location on the body, as the cannula could be dislodged, crimped (bent) or partially clogged. Should suggested actions not provide a resolution to the problem or should your blood glucose remain high, contact your physician or healthcare provider.

Avoid applying and using a new device just prior to bedtime, unless blood sugar can be checked 2 to 4 hours after injection.

Yes, insulin pens may be used with i-Port Advance^TM injection port as long as the needle length does not exceed 5/16 inch (8mm) or is not shorter than 3/16 inch (5mm).

Our recommendation is to speak to your healthcare provider and refer to the drug manufacturer’s label regarding mixing of insulins through a single i-Port Advance^TM injection port.

Injecting both long and rapid acting insulin through the same port can be done as long as you wait 60 minutes between injections. We recommend always injecting rapid acting insulin first, due to its peak times.