The i-port Advance™ is suitable for both adults and children requiring daily subcutaneous injections. Check with your healthcare professional to see if the the i-port Advance™ is right for you.
The i-port Advance™ is a single use device. Remove and properly dispose of the used device every 72 hours and replace with a new device on a different location of the body as needed.
Yes, the soft, flexible cannula of the i-port Advance™ is available in 6mm and 9mm lengths. Talk to your healthcare professional about which cannula length is right for you.
The maximum needle length for use with the i-port Advance™ is 5/16 inch (8mm). Do not attempt to use a 1/2 inch or 12mm injection needle with the i-port Advance™. Doing so may damage the device causing unnecessary punctures of the skin, or tearing and puncturing of the soft cannula which may result in unpredictable medication delivery. Do not use a needle shorter than 3/16 inch or 5mm when injecting in to the i-port Advance™.
Do not attempt to reuse an i-port Advance™ after the 72 hour wear period has elapsed. Do not attempt to reuse an i-port Advance™ after it has been removed or dislodged.
The discomfort associated with applying the i-port Advance™ is comparable to the discomfort associated with receiving an injection. Immediately after applying the device, you may feel the adhesive or cannula; however this feeling typically subsides quickly. If discomfort remains for an extended period of time, remove the i-port Advance™ and replace with a new device. Should suggested actions not provide a resolution, contact your physician or healthcare professional.
The i-port Advance™ is available in Canada. You can contact Customer Care at 877-763-7678 for more information regarding product availability in your area.
We always advise our patients to speak with their healthcare provider and refer to the appropriate drug manufacturer's label prior to injecting any medication into the i-port Advance™.
Our recommendation is to speak to your healthcare provider and refer to the drug manufacturer’s label regarding mixing of insulins through a single i-port Advance™.
Applying the i-port Advance™ is simple and requires minimal training. Instructions can be found in the i-port Advance™ User Guide. If applying the i-port Advance™ for the first time, perform the application in the presence of a healthcare professional.
Infection, irritation or inflammation from using the i-port Advance™ is rare, however the potential exists. Typically, these occurrences may result from inadequate cleansing of the skin surface before application, improper application to the body, and/or improper maintenance of the insertion site.
If the application site becomes irritated or inflamed, remove and discard the device and apply a new device to a different location on the body at least 3 inches (76mm) from the original site. If infection, irritation or inflammation persists or worsens, discontinue use and contact your healthcare professional.
In the case of unexplainably high blood sugar, remove and discard the i-port Advance™ and apply new device to a different location on the body since the cannula could be dislodged, crimped (bent) or partially clogged. Should suggested actions not provide a resolution to the problem or should your blood glucose remain high, contact your physician or healthcare provider.
Yes, insulin pens may be used with the i-port Advance™ as long as the needle length does not exceed 5/16 inch (8mm) or is shorter than 3/16 inch (5mm).