Comments on: Review: Cleo 90 infusion set

By: Dave Guyer

Dave Guyer — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:29:22 +0000

Sharon, I received a recommendation that seems to work for those bad boxes. Take a sharp knife and lift one edge of the tape from the plastic ring that supports the tape. Doesn’t seem to matter if you also lift the paper. I do this every time now and haven’t had a sticking problem since. Sure wish I could give credit to the person that recommended it, but I don’t remember.

By: sharon

sharon — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:40:40 +0000

I use the cleo and hate it I normally have to stick two or more times when I get a bad box. Frustration!!

By: Caraline McLeod

Caraline McLeod — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:25:36 +0000

My understanding is that even though Smiths have abandoned the Cozmo pump, they will still be manufacturing the Cleos. At least that is what was in the blurb I received.

By: Caraline McLeod

Caraline McLeod — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:23:33 +0000

Thanks for these evaluations Dan. I am enjoying reading them. I’ve been using the Cleos for 6 months (since diagnosis) but have recently abandoned them because I could not consistently get them to stick. I agree with your observation that not all applications are painless either. This is a shame because I think that if the Cleos stick properly, then they are a really nice set.

I too look forward to hearing your evaluation of the Orbit sets, if/when you get to review them.

By: Henry

Henry — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:55:25 +0000

Hi Denise,

I haven’t used the Orbits but sound like worth trying. I may order a box (assuming they are available here in Australia) and see how they go.

Henry.-

By: Allen Prunty

Allen Prunty — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:38:06 +0000

Chances are it won’t be around in two years anyhow since Smiths is exiting the pump business.

By: Dave Guyer

Dave Guyer — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:21:45 +0000

I’ve never used anything but Cleos. I love the fact that the plastic container is a built in sharps container. Put the lid back on and toss it in the nearest trash can. I do.

Always use IV preps to help ensure good sticking. On the bad side, I get the occasional box where the tape is not sticky. Very frustrating.

I’ll be interested in following your audit as I’ll likely switch to something else when I switch from my Cozmo.

By: Denise Clark

Denise Clark — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:36:43 +0000

Hi, Have you tried the Orbit sets yet? I have used the Cleos for over 6 months now and often have difficulties with them sticking to my skin. It is very annoying when the whole things comes off due to not sticking and you have to insert another one and go through the pain again. I have seen the Orbit ones on their website and they claim to stick no matter what!!! Am just trying to find someone who has tried one. Thanks.