Novo Nordisk NovoPen Junior Instruction Manual

Dial-A-Dose
Insulin Delivery System

Instructions For Use

Rosendahls - Schultz Grafisk A/S
Order no. 600967
Br. NovoPen Junior, USA

3. proof 2010-03-15

Open this flap

for drawings of the

NovoPen® Junior

insulin injection system

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NovoPen®Junior

NovoFine

®

Insulin Delivery Device

Pen cap

Inspection window

Disposable Needle

Outer needle cap

Inner needle cap

Needle

Protective tab

Insulin scale

Cartridge holder

Insulin scale
window

Piston rod
Reset

mechanism

Barrel

PenFill

®

Cartridge (3 mL)

Front rubber
stopper

Threaded
plastic cap

Rear rubber
stopper

Dose indicator window
Lot number
Dial-a-dose selector
Push button

Raised circle

Need Help?

Call 1-800-727-6500

NovoPen

®

Junior

Instruction Manual

Dial-A-Dose

Insulin Delivery System

NovoPen®Junior delivers a
minimum dose of 1 unit to a
maximum dose of 35 units of
insulin in half unit steps.
A raised circle on the push
button makes it easy for you to
know your NovoPen Junior
from the ordinary NovoPen 3.
This booklet includes everything
you need to know about using
the NovoPen Junior. Please read
it carefully before using your
NovoPen Junior for the first
time.

The NovoPen Junior is designed
for use with:

■ PenFill

®

3 mL cartridges.

■ NovoFine®disposable needles.

NovoFine disposable needles
are for single-use only.

You will also need alcohol
swabs.

If you have any questions about
your NovoPen Junior insulin
delivery system, please call
Novo Nordisk Inc.
at 1-800-727-6500.

Please complete and return the
NovoPen Junior warranty card.

See Important Things to Know
and Important Notes on
pages 32-34.

INTRODUCTION

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HOW TO USE THIS BOOKLET

This booklet gives you
step-by-step instructions for
using the NovoPen Junior.

Begin by reviewing the drawing
layout of the parts of the
NovoPen Junior, PenFill 3 mL
cartridge, and NovoFine
disposable needle. The inside
front cover opens out so you
have a handy reference while
you read the rest of the
booklet.

Most pages contain a drawing
on the right with numbered
instructions to the left of the
drawing. Important additional

information is given below the
drawing.

We suggest that you read
the text and look at the
drawing to make sure that

you understand each step
thoroughly.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1:

Preparing the NovoPen Junior ................................... 5

SECTION 2:

Inserting the PenFill 3 mL Cartridge........................... 8

SECTION 3:

Attaching the NovoFine Disposable Needle ............. 11

SECTION 4:

Doing an Air Shot ........................................................ 15

SECTION 5:

Giving the Injection ..................................................... 19

SECTION 6:

Removing the NovoFine Disposable Needle............. 23

SECTION 7:

Removing the PenFill 3 mL Cartridge ........................ 25

FUNCTION CHECK ........................................................ 27

STORAGE....................................................................... 30

MAINTENANCE............................................................. 31

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW.................................. 32

IMPORTANT NOTES...................................................... 33

WHAT TO DO IF............................................................ 35

USING NOVOPEN JUNIOR WITH

NOVOPEN 3 PENMATE................................................. 36

WARRANTY .................................................................. 37

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SECTION 1 Preparing the NovoPen Junior

Remove the device cap:

1

Remove the NovoPen Junior
from the case.

2

Gently twist the pen cap
until the cap separates from
the barrel.

3

Pull the pen cap straight up
to remove it.

Need Help?

Call 1-800-727-6500

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If you use more than one insulin product, such as Novolin®R
[Regular, Human Insulin Injection (recombinant DNA origin)],
Novolin®N [NPH, Human Insulin Isophane Suspension
(recombinant DNA origin)], Novolin®70/30 [70% NPH,
Human Insulin Isophane Suspension and 30% Regular,
Human Insulin Injection (recombinant DNA origin)],
or NovoLog

®

[Insulin aspart (recombinant DNA origin)
Injection], use a separate insulin delivery device for each
product.

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 may go over your 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.

Need Help?

Call 1-800-727-6500

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Each PenFill 3 mL cartridge contains a total of 300 units of
insulin. Make sure you are using the correct type of insulin.
On the glass part of the cartridge is the name of the insulin.

Each PenFill cartridge is for single-person use only. DO NOT
share the same cartridge with anyone even if you attach a
new disposable needle for each injection. Sharing the
cartridge can spread disease.

Use only a new PenFill 3 mL cartridge when loading the
NovoPen Junior. Never load a partially filled cartridge.
Never try to refill a used PenFill 3 mL cartridge.

SECTION 2 Inserting the PenFill 3 mL Cartridge

1

To remove the PenFill
cartridge from its wrapper,
push the cartridge through
the foil side of the
packaging. Always make
sure that the PenFill
cartridge you use contains
the correct type of
insulin (such as Novolin R,
Novolin N, Novolin 70/30,
or NovoLog).
If you are treated with more
than one type of insulin in
PenFill cartridges, you should
use a separate insulin
delivery device for each type
of insulin. Before use, check
that the PenFill cartridge is
full and intact.
If not, do not use it.

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In the PenFill Information
For The Patient leaflet, you
will find instructions on how
to prepare the insulin if the
PenFill cartridge contains a
suspension insulin (white
and cloudy insulin) such as
Novolin N or Novolin 70/30.

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A threaded plastic cap surrounds the end of the PenFill
cartridge, like the cap on a bottle. In the center is the front
rubber stopper.

The rear rubber stopper is at the other end of the PenFill
cartridge.

SECTION 2 (cont.)

Insert the PenFill cartridge:

3

Hold the cartridge holder
so the wider opening
is up.

4

Drop the PenFill cartridge
into the cartridge holder,
plastic cap first.

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