Thousands of patients worldwide actually prefer steel needle sets. Unlike with soft cannula sets, the risk of a steel needle set becoming crimped under the skin and disrupting insulin infusion is effectively none. The needle is just as comfortable to wear as a soft cannula. According to ACCU-CHEK Rapid-D Link users, it's just a matter of getting used to it. Nickel, which is used in a very low concentration in the stainless steel needle, may be responsible in rare cases for an allergic reaction; a switch to a soft cannula infusion set may help to overcome this issue.

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A number of consumer products and surface materials contain softening agents, so called plasticizers, to make the material softer. Such materials are known to provoke allergic reaction or even carcinogenic. The softening agents are mainly used in PVC. Because ACCU-CHEK Infusion Sets are free of PVC we can exclude the content of softening agents, especially DEHP [ di(2-ethylhexyl)-phthalate ] and DBP [ dibutyl-phthalate ].

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While there may be an occasional "pinch" when inserting the set, many people find inserting infusion sets more comfortable than giving injections. Once the set is under the skin it is so comfortable that most people forget that they're wearing it.

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In order to help keep sites free of infection, we recommend that sites be changed at least every 48 hours for steel needle sets and every 72 hours for soft cannula sets. It is important to always test your blood glucose level 1-3 hours after inserting a new set, to make sure that it's functioning properly.

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Pain at the infusion site may be a sign that you are using a set which does not penetrate at the right depth for you (this can especially affect children or thin users). If you're using an ACCU-CHEK TenderLink, try adjusting the angle of insertion. For 90° insertion sets, talk to you physician about the possibility of switching to a different needle or cannula length.

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The disconnectable sets from the makers of ACCU-CHEK products allow you the freedom to disconnect from your pump altogether for the duration or your activity. Talk to your physician about time off the pump for sports or an occasional day at the beach.

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Water sports and heavy sweating can affect the infusion set's adhesive pad – try using an extra water-permeable adhesive patch (like Tegaderm™ or Opsite™ IV3000™) to give your site extra security. Sandwich technique: Cleanse the skin using an adhesive wipe, allow to dry, apply a sterile dressing, insert the set into the dressing, cover the set with another sterile dressing to "sandwich" the infusion set.

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The use of hypoallergenic materials is a high priority for Roche. Our infusion sets are latex- and PVC-free and glues and solvents are used as little as possible. The adhesive tape is also specially designed to allow the skin underneath it to breathe. However, allergic reactions can never fully be ruled out. Sometimes they develop suddenly, even if you have used the same product for years. If an allergic reaction should occur, ask your physician about products that can help you continue a comfortable therapy.

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The ACCU-CHEK infusion sets offer a lure-lock connection that meets international standards and is widely used in medical engineering. Our sets fit on all Disetronic pumps as well as on all other pumps that meet the same standard.

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The ACCU-CHEK LinkAssist insertion device is exclusively for use on one person. It must not be used on several people.

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Health care professionals and Diabetes Nurse Educators are a valuable source of information and training for all people with diabetes, which you should take advantage of regularly. It is not necessary, however, to get professional instruction before using the ACCU-CHEK LinkAssist insertion device for the first time. You will find it easy to use by following the instructions for use contained in the packaging.

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No, this is not necessary.

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The elongated perforation mark on the self-adhesive backing directs you to the location of the tube connection.

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If needed, wipe the outside of the ACCU-CHEK LinkAssist insertion device with a cloth moistened beforehand with water, a mild hand soap or a standard disinfectant (e.g. 70% ethyl alcohol). Do not dip the insertion device into the cleaning fluid. Dry the insertion device thoroughly with a soft, clean cloth.

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Please place the device in trash can or other suitable container.

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The ACCU-CHEK LinkAssist should not be stored pretensioned. The tensioning element should be completely outside of the base. Do not store the insertion device in extreme temperatures (e.g. in a hot car in summer).

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Yes. This enables you to reach hard-to-access infusion sites, e.g. on your back.

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In case the infusion set gets stuck in the insertion device, carefully push the tensioning element back into the base without pointing the insertion device toward any body part or somebody else. Make sure not to compress the base during application.

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The ACCU-CHEK LinkAssist has been developed exclusively for the automatic insertion of the ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex/ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex 90-degree soft cannula infusion sets.

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The ACCU-CHEK LinkAssist insertion device has been developed for all those who prefer automatic insertion of infusion sets.

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We have designed the ACCU-CHEK LinkAssist insertion device to accommodate the wishes and needs of people with diabetes who prefer automatic insertion. Some of them have to cope with dexterity issues and impaired vision and therefore favor a larger insertion device facilitating easy, quick and virtually painless insertion.

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The use of an automatic insertion device is a matter of personal preference. It is up to you if you prefer to insert ACCU-CHEK Ultraflex infusion sets manually or with our ACCU-CHEK LinkAssist insertion device.

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