Novo Nordisk NovoPen 3 Instruction Manual
NovoPen® 3
Dial-A-Dose
Insulin Delivery System
Instructions For Use
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Open this flap
for photos of the
NovoPen
3 insulin
®
injection system
NovoPen®3
NovoFine
®
Insulin Delivery Device
Pen cap
Inspection window
Disposable Needle
Outer needle cap
Inner needle cap
Needle
Insulin scale
Cartr idge holder
Insulin scale
window
Piston rod
Reset
mechanism
Barrel
Dose indicator
window
PenFill
Protective tab
Cartridge (3mL)
®
Front rubber
stopper
Threaded
plastic cap
Rear rubber
stopper
Dial-a-dose selector
Push button
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Call 1-800-727-6500
Welcome to
Your NovoPen®3
Dial-A-Dose
Insulin Delivery System
Dear NovoPen®3User:
Congratulations! You ha ve
selected an accurate, discreet,
conv enient and comfortable
way to deliv er from 2 to 70
units of insulin with the
NovoPen3 insulin delivery
system. This booklet includes
everything you need to know
about using the NovoPen3.
Please read it carefully before
using your Nov o Pen 3 for the
first time.
The NovoPen3 is designed for
use with:
■ P enFill
®
3 mL cartridges.
■ NovoFine
®
disposable
needles.
You will also need alcohol
swabs .
Customer service and
satisfaction are our top priority.
If you hav e an y questions
about your Nov o Pen3 insulin
delivery system, please call
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals,
Inc. at 1-800-727-6500.
Please complete and return
the NovoPen 3 warranty
card. Upon receipt of your
warranty card, we will send you
a free gift if you would like one.
See the enclosed warranty card.
Thank you for choosing the
NovoPen3 insulin delivery
system.
(See Important Things to
Know and Important Notes
on pages 33-35.)
INTRODUCTION
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HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET
This booklet gives you
step-by-step instructions
for using the NovoPen 3.
Begin by reviewing the photo
layout of the parts of the
NovoPen 3, P enFill 3 mL
cartridge and NovoFine
disposable needle. The inside
front cover opens out so y ou
have a handy reference while
you read the rest of the booklet.
Most pages contain a photo on
the right with numbered
instructions to the left of the
photo . Important additional
information is given belo w
the photo.
We suggest that you read
the text and look at the
photos to make sure that you
understand each step
thoroughly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1:
Preparing the NovoPen 3 .................................... 5
SECTION 2:
Inserting the PenFill 3 mL Cartridge................... 8
SECTION 3:
Attaching the NovoFine Disposable Needle......... 12
SECTION 4:
Doing an Air Shot............................................... 16
SECTION 5:
Giving the Injection............................................. 20
SECTION 6:
Removing the Nov oFine Disposable Needle ........ 24
SECTION 7:
Removing the PenFill 3 mL Cartridge ................. 26
FUNCTION CHECK........................................ 28
STORA GE......................................................... 31
MAINTENANCE.............................................. 32
IMPOR TANT THINGS TO KNOW................. 33
IMPOR TANT NOTES...................................... 34
WHAT TO DO IF.............................................. 36
WARRANTY...................................................... 37
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SECTION 1 Preparing the NovoPen3
Remove the device cap:
1
Remove the No voPen3
from the case, by pressing
down on the flat part of the
pen cap.
2
Gently twist the pen cap
until the cap separates from
the barrel.
3
Pull the pen cap straight up
to remove it.
1-1
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If you use more than one type (N, R or 70/30) of insulin,
use a separate Nov oPen 3 for each type.
SECTION 1 (cont.)
Separate the cartridge
holder from the barrel:
4
Unscrew and remove
the cartridge holder
from the barrel.
Make sure the dose
indicator window
shows zero:
5
Press the push button all
the way in until zero (0)
appears in the window.
The zero should be lined
up with the stripe below the
dose indicator window.
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You should never reset the piston rod until it is time to
remove the used PenFill 3 mL cartridge and insert a new
one.
If the reset mechanism locks, it is usually due to improper
technique. Gently turn the mechanism side to side until it
unlocks. Then call our toll free number (1-800-727-6500)
so that we ma y review y our opera ting technique with you.
SECTION 1 (cont.)
The end of the piston rod
should be flat against the end
of the reset mechanism prior
to inserting each new PenFill 3
mL cartridge.
It should not be sticking out.
If the piston rod is
sticking out:
Turn the end of the reset
mechanism in a clockwise
direction until it is no
longer sticking out. Never
push the piston rod back in.
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Each P enFill 3 mL cartridge contains a total of 300 units
of insulin. There are five cartridges in a box. Make sure
you are using the correct type of insulin. On the glass part
of the cartridge is the name of the insulin.
Each P enFill cartridge is for single-person use only.
DO NOT usethe same cartridge for more than one person,
even though you a ttach a new disposable needle for each
injection. This will prevent the spread of disease.
Use only a new P enFill 3 mL cartridge when loading
the NovoPen3. Never load a partially filled
cartridge.
Never try to refill a used PenFill 3 mL cartridge.
SECTION 2 Inserting the PenFill3mLCartridge
1
To remo v e the PenFill
cartridge from its wrapper,
push the cartridge through
the foil side of the
packaging. Before use,
check that the P enFill
cartridge is full and intact. If
not, do not use it.
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SECTION 2 (cont.)
If you use Novolin® 70/30
70% NPH, Human Insulin
Isophane Suspension & 30%
Regular, Human Insulin
Injection (recombinant DNA
origin) or Novolin
®
N, NPH,
Human Insulin Isophane
Suspension (recombinant
DNA origin), mix the insulin:
a. Turn the P enFill cartridge up
and down between positions
A and B, as shown.
b .Repeat this mixing step
at least 10 times or until the
insulin looks uniformly white
and cloudy.
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A
B
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