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Permalink Reply by Regina on February 25, 2012 at 10:18am

I used IV prep and then they had a sequence that was recalled. My supplier then switched to the ReliaMed Protective Barrier Wipes. However, in my last order, which came directly from MiniMed (switched insurance), I got IV Preps. Both have worked fine for me.

Permalink Reply by Natalie ._c- on February 25, 2012 at 10:42am

IV3000 has a tape which has a hole in it for the hub of the set. It's very easy to put on, and I've had a much better time keeping sets in than without it. You can ask your pump supplier if they carry it, and maybe they'd send you a couple of samples.

If you do decide to use it, the best way to put it on is to disconnect the tubing, line the hole up with the hub, get it smoothed down, and then reconnect. That's NOT the way I was taught, and I think the written directions show putting it on with the tubing connected, but that's clumsy and often as not you get the tubing and the tape messed up together.

Permalink Reply by dside on February 25, 2012 at 11:08am

I use Skintac wipes, previously with Quicksets then just switched over to Mios. Haven't lost one yet. Just make sure it dries before you insert the set and try not to get it on your fingers.

Permalink Reply by Jon English on February 28, 2012 at 1:19pm

I have used the Mio set and found that the adhesive bandage was just to small, the Quick set has a bigger bandage and stays put. Also when using the IV Prep wipe don't wait until the skin is completely dry. When it is still a little wet then apply the infusion set. It sort of acts as a glue. Hope that helps. J

Permalink Reply by concerned mom on February 29, 2012 at 10:19am

Thank you!! We will definitely try some of these suggestions. Medtronic sent some samples of all of the above.

Permalink Reply by Bettyb on March 28, 2012 at 4:17pm

I had a trouble until a realized that my shower gellhad oil in it and I wasn't getting it all cleaed off with the wipes.