Summary of Contents for Intervet VetPen
- Page 1 Veterinary Automatic Insulin Delivery Pen VetPen is only for use with 2.7 ml Caninsulin cartridges ® Instructions for Use 1–16 units 0.5–8 units...
- Page 2 VetPen is available in two versions: The insulin pen comes with specially lubricated VetPen 8, which delivers 0.5 to 8 units Unifine® Pentips® 29G/12 mm pen needles. per injection, and VetPen 16, which Sterility is guaranteed for 5 years from the delivers 1 to 16 units per injection.
- Page 3 Failure to follow these instructions may result in an inaccurate dose. Insulin cartridges from any supplier other than Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health should not be used with either VetPen. Screw the cartridge holder and pen body Loading a cartridge firmly together.
- Page 4 Priming the insulin pen (cont.) Repeat steps 7 and 8 until a drop of insulin appears at the needle tip. The insulin pen is Replace the pen cap onto the insulin pen. now ready for use. Turn the pen up and down at least 10 times. If the start line (—) on the dose selector does not return to the arrow ( ) on the pen...
- Page 5 Injecting the dose into your pet (cont.) Removing the needle Remove the needle by inserting it in the If at any time you overdial the dose, we recommend that the incorrect removal device and unscrewing it. Press the blue tip on the device to release the dose is fully expelled into a safe place and the required dose is redialed.
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Page 6: Safety Precautions
Storage and Cleaning VetPen should always be stored or carried with the needle removed, and the pen cap on. To clean VetPen, wipe with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water. Note: If the internal plunger is rewound incorrectly it can damage the VetPen... - Page 7 Priming Advice If the dose selector does not return to the start line, and no insulin has been expelled, this may indicate one of two possibilities. The pen needle that you are using may be blocked. Remove the pen needle currently attached to the pen and replace it with a new one.
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