Accu-Chek FlexLink 360 View

The Accu-Chek FlexLink infusion set features:

• Easier insertion. Easy-to-handle 90° insertion, thin and shorter introducer needle and blue holder cap make insertion simple (Automatic insertion option available with Accu-Chek LinkAssist)
  
• Reversible connection. Makes connecting and disconnecting easy
  
• Rounded edge. Flat cannula housing makes it comfortable to wear and avoids snagging
  
• Automatic insertion option. The Accu-Chek LinkAssist insertion device places the infusion set for you, producing the same consistent results every time
  
• Comfortable. Soft, flexible hypo-allergenic self-adhesive stays firmly in place
  
• Standard Luer-lock connection

• Cannula: soft Teflon® cannula
  
• Insertion angle: straight, 90˚
  
• Disconnection: yes, at site
  
• Length of cannula: 8 mm and 10 mm
  
• Diameter of cannula: fine (27 Gauge)
  
• Tubing length: 30, 60, and 80 cm
  
• Stiffness of tubing: very supple
  
• Height: 6.4 mm (.25 inches)

View handling chart for manual insertion

Accu-Chek FlexLink is a high-quality 90° soft Teflon® cannula infusion set, connectable at the head set, and equipped with a universal luer-lock for connecting to the pump.

Wash your hands. Choose a site away from the waistline, bones, scar tissue, belly button and recently used infusion sites. Allow the site to dry before inserting the Accu-Chek FlexLink.

For Manual Insertion:

Hold the Accu-Chek FlexLink at the blue holder cap with thumb and forefinger. Then turn and pull to remove the transparent protective cover.

Remove both pieces of the adhesive backing from the self-adhesive.

Pinch the subcutaneous tissue. Insert the introducer needle and soft cannula quickly and straight into the infusion site, at a 90° angle.

Run your fingers over the self-adhesive to smooth it out. This ensures good skin contact.

Hold the self-adhesive in place, gently press the side clips of the blue holder cap and slide it out from the cannula housing.

To remove the introducer needle, hold the cannula housing firmly to your body. Using its handle, withdraw the introducer needle in a straight angle. Dispose of the needle into a sharps container.

Attach the luer-lock firmly into the pump adapter and cartridge. Make sure there is sufficient insulin in the cartridge. Lines should be connected to cartridge and adaptor prior to insertion into the cartridge compartment to prevent insulin leakage. Prime according to the pump manufacturer’s operating instructions until the insulin emerges at the tip of the connector needle. Do not leave air bubbles in either the cartridge or the transfer set. Do not prime if line is connected to your body.

Connect the transfer set to the newly inserted head set. A click must be heard when connecting. Fill the empty space of the cannula housing with a bolus of 1.0 units of insulin U-100. Start distribution with the pump.

For more information on how to use the infusion set and insulin pump, please see your Accu-Chek FlexLink Owner’s Booklet.

• Accu-Chek LinkAssist Insertion Device
• User guide