Steps in self-administration using the prefilled pen | Patients who completed step correctly and in an optional manner, n(%) |
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Device setup | |
Holds device in an upright position and removes tamper-evident cap | 66 (94) |
Holds device in an upright position and attaches needle | 58 (83) |
Extends injector shield all the way, while pointing device away from body | 61 (87) |
Injection | |
Places and holds prefilled pen perpendicularly to anterior lateral thigh (injection site) | 68 (97) |
Applies firm downward pressure on the body of the prefilled pen and releases the safety lock and fires device by depressing blue activation button | 65 (93) |
Holds device for a count of 10 seconds before removing needle from thigh | 67 (96) |
Lifts device straight out, perpendicular to thigh | 68 (97) |
Visually confirms delivery via circular display window | 58 (83) |
Capping and disposal | |
Caps the device with blue cover | 66 (94) |
Does not hold blue cover in place while capping prefilled pen | 63 (90) |