TANDEM Diabetes Care t:slim X2 Pump Software Update User Guide
- June 2, 2024
- TANDEM Diabetes Care
Table of Contents
TANDEM Diabetes Care t:slim X2 Pump Software Update
Product Information
Specifications :
- Product Name : t:slim X2 Pump
- Manufacturer: Tandem Diabetes Care
- Compatibility: Compatible with specific CGM systems
- Software Update Process: Detailed step-by-step guide
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Login to Tandem Source
- Go to: source.tandemdiabetes.com
- Enter your Email and Password
- Follow the necessary steps for account recovery if needed
Step 2: Find the Software Update
- Navigate to Home or My Pump section
- Look for the available software update
Step 3: Review Prerequisites
- Check software features and support resources
Step 4: Confirm CGM Compatibility
- Ensure your CGM is compatible with the pump
Step 5: Complete Training Modules
- Watch training videos and complete all modules
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Q: What should I do if I encounter an Error 17 during the update process?
A: If you receive Error 17, make sure you have downloaded the latest version of the Tandem Device Updater. If the error persists, contact customer support for assistance. -
Q: How can I retrieve my Update ID if it’s not available during the update?
A: You can go back to Tandem Source (source.tandemdiabetes.com) to retrieve your Update ID if it’s not available during the installation process.
t:slim X2 Pump Software Update
Process Guide
Step-by-Step Instructions
Important! Please be sure you follow ALL steps and finish both updates for your software! You’ll need to type in your ‘Update ID’ two times. If you skip the 2nd, your pump may not work properly
STEP 1
Login to Tandem Source
STEP 2
Find the available software update (2 paths)
STEP 3
Review process pre-requisites
STEP 4
Confirm Have Right CGM
STEP 5
Complete All Training Modules
Watch videos, take quizzes, complete training
STEP 6
Write Down your “Update ID Number”
STEP 7
Download the Tandem Device Updater (TDU)
The Tandem webpage you are viewing contains:
- An overview of the process,
- Access to download TDU for Mac & Windows,
- Make sure you are on a computer, NOT mobile
Choose Mac or Windows and Download Device Updater
Important! Make sure you are on a computer, NOT your mobile phone
STEP 8
Open the Downloaded TDU Application
- Check your download folder on your computer, or wherever you save your downloads
- The file name is “Tandem_Device_Updater.exe”
- Open this file and allow it to run
STEP 9
Plug pump into computer with Tandem USB cable provided with your pump
STEP 10
Click “Continue” to view available software version
STEP 11 & 12
Review Safety Info, then follow prompts
STEP 13
Enter Update ID to initiate installation
STEP 14
Allow Pump to reboot, click “Yes”
STEP 15
Install CGM Software
Leave pump plugged in, do not disconnect
STEP 16
Follow the same prompts for the 2nd time to update pump CGM software
Installing CGM software on pump
STEP 17
Update Complete: Resume Therapy
Resume Therapy
- After update complete, you will need to:
- Load a cartridge and resume insulin
- Start or resume CGM sensor session
- Pair to t:connect Mobile App
STEP 18
Update complete:
Re-connect Mobile App
Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the 2nd Software Update for CGM is not installed
When connecting to Tandem Device Updater:
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Control-IQ technology does not prevent all highs and lows. Users must still bolus for meals and actively manage their diabetes. Visit tandemdiabetes.com/safety info for additional important safety information.
Important Safety Information: RX ONLY. The t:slim X2 pump and Control-IQ technology are intended for single patient use. The t:slim X2 pump and Control-IQ technology are indicated for use with U-100 insulin only. t:slim X2 insulin pump: The t:slim X2 insulin pump with interoperable technology is an alternate controller enabled (ACE) pump that is intended for the subcutaneous delivery of insulin, at set and variable rates, for the management of diabetes mellitus in people requiring insulin. The pump is able to reliably and securely communicate with compatible, digitally connected devices, including automat ted insulin dosing software, to receive, execute, and confirm commands from these devices. The -
t:slim X2 pump is indicated for use in individuals six years of age and greater. Control-IQ technology: Control-IQ technology is intended for use with a compatible integrated continuous glucose monitor (iCGM, sold separately) and ACE pump to automatically increase, decrease, and suspend delivery of basal insulin based on iCGM readings and predicted glucose values. It can also deliver correction boluses when the glucose value is predicted to exceed a predefined threshold.
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Control-IQ technology is intended for the management of Type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons six years of age and greater.
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The Tandem Source platform is intended for use by individuals with diabetes mellitus who use Tandem Diabetes Care insulin pumps, their caregivers, and their healthcare providers in home and clinical settings. The Tandem Source platform supports diabetes management through the display and analysis of information uploaded from Tandem insulin pumps.
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WARNING: Control-IQ technology should not be used by anyone under the age of six years old. It should also not be used in patients who require less than 10 units of insulin per day or who weigh less than 55 pounds.
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Control-IQ technology is not indicated for use in pregnant women, people on dialysis, or critically ill patients. Do not use Control-IQ technology if using hydroxyurea. Users of the t:slim X2 pump and Control-IQ technology must: use the insulin pump, CGM, and all other system components in accordance with their respective instructions for use; test blood glucose levels as recommended by their healthcare provider; demonstrate adequate carb -counting skills; maintain sufficient diabetes self-care skills; see healthcare provider(s) regularly; and have adequate vision and/or hearing to recognize all functions of the pump, including alerts, alarms, and reminders. The t:slim X2 pump, and the CGM transmitter and sensor must be removed before MRI, CT, or diathermy treatment. Visit tandemdiabetes.com/safety info for additional important safety information.
© 2024 Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. All rights reserved. Tandem Diabetes Care, the Tandem logo, Control -IQ, and t:slim X2 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. CM-003235_A