I love Animas

Got a shipment in today of supplies. First, I don’t remember if I blogged this, but I was having problems with 43″ Inset infusion sets. They weren’t sticking and a corner of the adhesive was constantly off of each set when i opened them.

Animas sent me two new boxes to replace what I had left of the lot (I had this problem with the box before, same lot, was having problems with the box I was using and had one box on the shelf). I just packaged up the remaining stuff, and left it out for DHL to pick up.

At the same time, I did my first eStore order, and in the order, added a box of Glucowatch sensors — the ones I’ve been waiting for. Here’s the weird thing. The sensors had a different expiration date and lot number than the box did. I don’t know if everyone checks this things as closely as I do, but I did. It was also weird to me, but they’ve discovered they came ship the sensors unrefrigatored for 96 hours and they are fine.

Anyway, they want to know what happened with this box, so are sending me a new box, and want me to send this box back.

The only problem is that the issue weirder out everyone I talked to, and they couldn’t figure what to do, until I got Lisa in pump support.

By the way, I kinda of expect the sensors to be good longer than 4 months (this were to expire on 04/2006 according to the sticker on the sensors.

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4 responses to “I love Animas”

  1. keith Avatar

    Kathleen,
    Minimed had a similar adhesive problem w/their Quickset infusion sets a couple of years back. I got some Benzoin tincure from my local pharmacy and applied it the same fashion as IV Prep. That solved the problem — in fact I had a challenge trying to remove them at that point. Fortunately, Minimed quickly realized they had a problem and were Johnny-on-the-spot to replace the boxes I had.
    I really enjoy reading your blog and admire your dedication to exercise. That’s a componet of control that I’m not as good at as I need to be. I grew up next door to you in Irving and now that we’re in East Tennessee I miss the warm winters which made outdoor exercise much easier than it is here. Of course, in Texas, after about mid-June the heat is so oppressive that it halts you except early morning or late, late evening.
    Keep up the good work–your an inspiration!
    Keith – T1 37 years

  2. keith Avatar

    Kathleen,
    Minimed had a similar adhesive problem w/their Quickset infusion sets a couple of years back. I got some Benzoin tincure from my local pharmacy and applied it the same fashion as IV Prep. That solved the problem — in fact I had a challenge trying to remove them at that point. Fortunately, Minimed quickly realized they had a problem and were Johnny-on-the-spot to replace the boxes I had.
    I really enjoy reading your blog and admire your dedication to exercise. That’s a componet of control that I’m not as good at as I need to be. I grew up next door to you in Irving and now that we’re in East Tennessee I miss the warm winters which made outdoor exercise much easier than it is here. Of course, in Texas, after about mid-June the heat is so oppressive that it halts you except early morning or late, late evening.
    Keep up the good work–your an inspiration!
    Keith – T1 37 years

  3. David Avatar
    David

    can anyone tell me where I can purchase glucosewatch sensors and how much do they cost? thanks

  4. David Avatar
    David

    can anyone tell me where I can purchase glucosewatch sensors and how much do they cost? thanks

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