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PHARMACY CALLS TO LET US KNOW THAT NDC NUMBER IS NOT GOING THROUGH.

Please inform the customer that we can forward this information and get the matter resolved. Ask the customer to let us know if this issue continues/reoccurs. Please get the caller’s name and get the pharmacy’s complete address and phone number. Forward the information to local country marketing lead.

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REQUESTS FOR DESIGN INFO RE: PEN NEEDLES

Please respond to requests for design information, i.e.: “What is the mass for Pen Needles?” by informing the customer that information regarding the design for Pen Needles can be found in the ISO Standards, ISO 11608-2. This is a worldwide standard used for the design of pen needle products.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF AN ADULT OR CHILD PINCHES UP WITH THE 4MM OR 5MM PEN NEEDLES?

Clinical results showed no statistically significant difference in blood glucose leakage or pain if a pinch-up is used.

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WHAT ARE SOME OF THE ADDED BENEFITS OF SHORTER NEEDLES?

The shorter needles are made for injection into subcutaneous layer of skin and so reduce the risk of intermuscular injection. They may also reduce needle phobia and enhance acceptance of daily insulin injections.

“No Pinch” is also the recommended technique for shorter enables and allows for 1 handed injections.

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WHICH PEN NEEDLE IS BEST FOR ME - I AM OVERWEIGHT?

Clinical studies have proven that short needles are an effective product for all people with diabetes. However, recommend that consumer consult with his/her physician to determine which needle will be best.

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HOW TO REMOVE FROM THE PEN?

Place the outer needle shield on a table with the opening pointing up. Carefully insert the pen needle into the opening of the shield, without holding onto shield, and push down firmly or lay the needle on the table and "scoop" it up. Grip the shield and use it to unscrew the pen needle. Dispose of needle properly. If you have a home sharps container, you can insert the pen into the pen needle port. Unscrew the needle, it will drop safely into the home sharps container.

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HOW DO I DISPOSE OF USED PEN NEEDLES?

Contact your local health Dept.