3. Remove the cartridge, the cartridge protective cap, and the filling needle
with its protective cap from their packaging.
4. Place the filling needle with protective cap onto the cartridge tip and make
sure the connection is tight.
Move the plunger rod back and forth twice in the
cartridge to distribute the lubricant.
Pull the plunger back to fill the cartridge with air.
5. Remove the protective cap from the needle. Do not touch anything with
the needle.
Push the tip of the filling needle into the center
of the insulin vial’s rubber membrane.
Push the plunger rod down so that all air from
the cartridge enters the insulin vial.
Plunger rod
Plunger
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