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KrispyKris
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Been here for awhile - Just saying hi now.
Started this discussion. Last reply by nel Mar 20, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes
Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Linda G Apr 1. 26 Replies 0 Likes
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shugale replied to KrispyKris's discussion 'Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue'"Hi dear krispykris, U actually saved my day! (and the rest of my holiday)
I was in a deserted and far from civilization beach in Tanzania, on a weekend of a holiday, and I guess the pump got wet or it got affected from the high humidity, and I got…"
KrispyKris replied to KrispyKris's discussion 'Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue'"The part that makes it vibrate probably went bad. It's too difficult to replace it so you will have to live without it."
"I wear only monitoring, not pump. But I was 100% sure that this equipment is water proof.It seems not. Medtronic have to publish such information in their sites as such issues confusing users and creates additional problems.I have one more issue…"
KrispyKris replied to KrispyKris's discussion 'Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue'"Sometimes the moisture in there is sweat from your body so it leaves a residue that is electrically conductive so simple drying won't solve it. You need the spray a good amount of 90%+ pure alcohol into the circuit to get rid of the buildup. If…"
"I have managed :) Button is working! Only drying haven't solved problem. Cleaning with alcohol and extra drying solved this issue. Many thanks Krispy! will repeat the same- shame on Medtronic. Representatives from 2 countries haven't…"
KrispyKris replied to KrispyKris's discussion 'Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue'"Use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the cover so you can easily lift it with a razor. When installing it, place the cover on the pump and reheat it then apply pressure to the outside corners so the glue settles back in when it cools."
"Thanks for so fast reply. One more question. You wrote "If you peel back the adhesive cover for the buttons"
If I understand correctly- I have to take out common cover from all buttons and let dry. How you are placing back this cover?…"
KrispyKris replied to KrispyKris's discussion 'Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue'"A21 means you need to put in a fresh battery OR that the battery compartment is corroded. To clean the compartment you need contton swabs and 90% isopropyl alcohol."
"I have a problem with Medtronic CGMS buttons. Not possible to push. No one Medtronic company explain what reason can be. Thanks for information, will try to dry my monitor. Changing battery system always shows A21 alarm. Have you ever had such case?…"
breaddrink replied to KrispyKris's discussion 'Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue'"Has it ever occurred to anyone that the moisture may originate from the insulin in the first place?
It's so locked away that any leak at all would basically stay inside the casing until allowed to ventilate until 'dry'.
Oddly…"
Mayumi replied to KrispyKris's discussion 'Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue'"I've also wondered about having a 'covering' for my pump as this is pump number 2 for me this year. The first failed with the "up" button just absolutely froze. Called Medtronic and of course played the 25 question game like…"
breaddrink replied to KrispyKris's discussion 'Found a solution to the Medtronic button error issue'"Hey there,
Well the problem is moisture, and the rice takes away that moisture, so in that sense it's permanent, but it won't stop how and why the moisture is able to get in there in the first place, so likely it will happen again.
If your…"
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- Date diagnosed
- June 20, 1992
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- Pump
- What pump model do you use, if any?
- A crappy Medtronic Paradigm 712. Ew.
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Medtronic button Error Emergency work-around
Posted on March 6, 2011 at 6:00pm 7 Comments 1 Like
I am a biomedical engineer and a user of the medtronic paradigm 522 insulin pump. I have recently ran into the dreaded button error that many people have with this specific pump. I have devised a work-around to make the pump usable again (until a replacement is sent.)
If you peel back the adhesive cover for the buttons, you will see the circuit and metallic part for the buttons..
The button error is caused by moisture getting in between the silver metal and gold contact.… Continue
If you peel back the adhesive cover for the buttons, you will see the circuit and metallic part for the buttons..
The button error is caused by moisture getting in between the silver metal and gold contact.… Continue
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- At 4:08am on June 27, 2011,
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