BD Micro Fine + Pen Needle

Use the injection technique as recommended by physician and/or health care professional. Press the push-button in fully for injection. Hold the push-button pressed down during medication discharge. After the medication has been completely discharged, wait for 6 seconds and then pull out the pen needle slowly. You may either hold the push-button pressed or release it during the 6 seconds.

Pen device: This is an insulin delivery device developed for diabetes patients to self-administer insulin in a convenient manner. It looks like a pen with a push, twist and lock cartridge holder that allows users to conveniently inject insulin, read and correct dosages easily and change cartridges in a fast and simple way. This allows the injection of from 1 to 60 units of insulin or any of 3 mL cartridge. If you set too many units, you can correct the dose without wasting any insulin.

Pen needle:

• 4 mm needles are associated with less risk of intramuscular injections compared to 6 mm needles.
• Unique needle design to reduce the risk of bending or breaking.
• 4 mm length is suitable for subcutaneous delivery, regardless of BMI.
• Compatible with most pen devices to simplify use.

Pen Preparation or Changing Cartridge

• Remove the pen cap.
• Remove the cartridge sleeve by turning it.
• Remove the empty cartridge if necessary.
• Insert the new cartridge into the cartridge sleeve.
• Push the threaded rod back completely.
• Attach the cartridge sleeve to the housing by turning it.

Attach Pen Needle

• Pull off the peel foil.
• Twist on the pen needle to the cartridge sleeve. Check that the pen needle is attached correctly.
• Remove the outer needle protective cap. Keep the outer needle protective cap to safely remove and dispose of the pen needle after use.
• Remove and dispose the inner needle protective cap.

Priming / Function Check

• Dial the test dose by turning the dosage knob clockwise (not less than 2 units).
• For the function check, hold the Pen pointing upwards and gently tap the cartridge sleeve, so that the air can rise to the top.
• Press the push-button.
• A few drops of insulin must emerge from the pen needle tip.

Remove pen needle after each injection: Carefully attach the outer needle protective cap on the pen needle. Twist off the pen needle and dispose it correctly, according to the advice of your physician and/or health care professional.

Please store and handle your needles and cartridges according to the respective instructions for use. After each use, attach the pen cap. Always keep your Pen in the pen pouch, without a pen needle attached. Use and store your Pen at room temperature below or equal 30°C. please handle your Pen with care. Protect it from water, dust and moisture. A damp cloth is sufficient to clean your Pen. Please do not use alcohol, other solvents or cleaning agents. Never immerse your Pen in water, as this could damage the pen.