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For self-administration, a healthcare professional should provide instructions and training on the proper use of this set for subcutaneous infusion with the appropriate administration system.
Wash hands and put on clean gloves if you are a caregiver or as instructed by your physician prior to assembling equipment
Use aseptic technique to prepare the FlowEase [Subcutaneous] Infusion Set and supplies
Remove the contents from package and place on a
clean surface
Remove the sterile cap EXCEPT protective needle cover from the open end of the FlowEase needle set and discard
Attach and secure FlowEase needle set to administration tubing or syringe
Fill the FlowEase needle set with medication up the
needle wings
Select area(s) for insertion of the FlowEase needle set as directed by your healthcare professional
• Other things to consider when selecting an infusion site: Avoid bony areas, visible blood vessels, scars and any areas of inflammation (irritation) or infection
Clean skin with an antiseptic cleaner and allow to dry
Fold the wings back away from the needle and pinch together between two fingers
Carefully remove the protective needle cover and discard
Pinch an inch of the cleansed skin. Insert the FlowEase needle with a darting motion, straight into the infusion site at a 90-degree angle
Secure the FlowEase needle set with the tape supplied (found on the edge of the dressing)
Prior to start of infusion, check needle placement with a syringe by pulling the plunger back. Look for blood return at the needle site
If Blood is seen:
- Remove and discard the FlowEase needle set in an appropriate disposal container
- Repeat the process of preparing the FlowEase needle set and infusion site
- Insert new FlowEase needle set into a new infusion site and check placement
Secure needle in place with provided transparent dressing
Start infusion as directed by your healthcare professional. Use instructions provided with the medication and the appropriate infusion device
When infusion is complete, loosen the dressing
Pull wings of needle back away from the skin and pinch them together between two fingers
Pull the needle straight up and out, away from the skin
Hold tips of the wings
Fold the wings over the needle to cover it to prevent accidental exposure
Discard the FlowEase needle set in an appropriate disposal container. Dispose of the sharps container using instructions provided with the container, or contact your healthcare professional
Apply pressure to the infusion site with gauze
Cover the infusion site with an appropriate bandage