roximately 27 hours. Since it flashes slowly, watch for at least 10 seconds. If the status light is flashing green, it is okay.
If at any time you hear beeping, check the status light. If it is flashing red, call your healthcare provider immediately.
If the On-body Injector for Neulasta was placed on the back of your arm, a caregiver must be available to monitor the status of the On-body Injector.
B After approximately 27 hours, your On-body Injector will beep to let you know your dose delivery will begin in 2 minutes. When the dose delivery starts, it will take about 45 minutes to complete. During this time, the On-body Injector will flash a fast green light.
If at any time you hear beeping, check the status light. If it is flashing red, call your healthcare provider immediately.
DO NOT remove the On-body Injector before the dose delivery is complete.
Step 2: Monitor Dose Delivery
If the adhesive becomes noticeably wet (saturated) with fluid, or you see dripping, call your healthcare provider immediately.
A Your dose delivery will take around 45 minutes to complete.
● You may hear a series of clicks. This is okay.
● A beep will sound when the dose delivery is complete.
Step 3: Remove On-body Injector When Dose Delivery Is Complete
A When beeping starts, check to see the color of the status light.
B Grab the edge of the adhesive pad. Slowly peel off the On-body Injector.
● If medicine has leaked or the adhesive is noticeably wet (saturated), call your healthcare provider immediately as you may not have received your full dose.
● Remove any extra adhesive using soap and water.
DO NOT grasp the On-body Injector itself to try to pull it off of your body.
Step 4: Finish
● You should see a black line next to the EMPTY indicator. If the On-body Injector is not empty, call your healthcare provider immediately.
● Check your status light again. Watch for at least 10 seconds. If the status light is solid green or it has switched off, it is okay.
● If you hear beeping, or when you check the status light and it is flashing red, call your healthcare provider immediately.
After On-body Injector removal, place the On-body Injector in a sharps disposal container whether the needle is exposed or not. If the needle is exposed, call your healthcare provider immediately.
A Record the end state of your On-body Injector.
● Mark the box of the description that represents your On-body Injector after it has been used.
Status light is solid green or the status light has switched off. This means that
the delivery is complete.
On-body Injector leaked, call your healthcare provider immediately.
Status light is red, call your healthcare provider immediately.
B Properly dispose of the On-body Injector.
● The On-body Injector contains batteries, electronics, and a needle. Dispose of it in a sharps disposal container as instructed by your healthcare provider or by state or local laws.
● To participate in Amgen’s voluntary disposal program, please call 1-844-MYNEULASTA (1-844-696-3852) or visit www.neulasta.com to enroll.
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