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Permalink Reply by Kevin on January 25, 2013 at 8:29pm

Whenever I get a pod failure alarm—sometimes right after I put a new one on, or sometimes during the priming—I'm only able to retrieve no more than 50 units MAX. I've had best success with the 'dead' pod on the counter while inserting the syringe @ 90°. 50 units seems to be the maximum accessible once the pod has begun priming.

Permalink Reply by Herman on January 26, 2013 at 2:58am

What do you have to pay for insulin? As in my case all insulin is covered by the health insurance it is easy for me to say "forget about it". It is not worth taking it out. But I looked at the cost of one unit and it is about €0.02 (euro) or US$ 0.03 per unit. In your case US$ 1.65 (55units). It is not worth taking the risk of pollution or other problems. But again I do not know what you are paying for insulin.
As I am Dutch I hate wasting money. So for instance I use every Pod the full 80 hours and safe one Pod every month. But again do not take any risk if you can afford it.

Permalink Reply by Dee on January 26, 2013 at 4:55am

I had a pod fail last night with 100 units. I hold the pod upside down , face level, and retrieve the insulin with the syringe ....I also shake it a little as Im doing this. This works for me. I got just about all of it.
It doesn't happen often fortunately.

Permalink Reply by aimeeh2oski on January 26, 2013 at 6:52am

When you say "upside down" you mean with the flat part/adhesive side facing downward? I'll have to try that next time. Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Dee on January 27, 2013 at 1:23pm

Yes. aimeeh2oski

Permalink Reply by Michael on January 26, 2013 at 12:29pm

It is much easier to see the orientation if you remove the adhesive part then you will see the vial inside. Make sure the syringe is at the bottom just like when you draw from the bottle.Should be able to get most all back out. But if the pod has not been deployed as in snapped then removal requires removal of the plastic sanatary cap. Best wishes on your pod wear. I'm lovin them.

Permalink Reply by hnich on January 29, 2013 at 11:37am

If you pop open the pod itself, you can insert the needle directly into the resevoir through the plastic and remove the entire contents, as you've ony just loaded it and you use the same syringe needle, all of which have just come out of a sterile packet, there are no issues with contamination

Permalink Reply by Bob on February 3, 2013 at 1:59pm

Hi , Ive taken the cover -top rounded piece off and found A wheel/gear at the end of the internal vial. it only turns one way and clicks when it does. this pushes the plunger foward pumping the insulin out the tube.. I don't think i would go through all that / but
Just info ive found

Permalink Reply by indolent on February 4, 2013 at 4:23pm

I hold the pod verticle with the fill hole on the bottom. Insert the syringe and pull all the way back. There's usually vacuum created with the resistance of the plunger but I find that if I just hold it like that, most of the insulin will eventually come out. If you have someone to help, they can tap on the pod with a pen or something to help "unstick" the plunger and get it to move easier.