Welcome to this guide,
which sets out the correct use of the Hukyndra pre-filled pen.
The pen is made up of four parts: grey body grip area, inspection window,
orange needle sleeve (with the needle inside) and clear cap.
Let’s see how it works.
Hukyndra should be stored in its original packaging in a refrigerator
at a temperature of 2 to 8°C.
If needed (whilst travelling, for example),
you may also store Hukyndra at room temperature - up to 25°C - for up to 14 days.
First, take Hukyndra out of the refrigerator.
Remove the pen from the packaging;
make sure that the product is in date by checking the expiry date on the label.
Leave the pen at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes before injecting.
Importantly:
Do not remove the clear cap;
do not warm Hukyndra,
and do not use the pre-filled pen
if the liquid inside has been frozen or thawed.
Place everything on a clean surface:
the pen, an alcohol swab, a cotton ball or gauze pad
and a puncture-resistant sharps disposal container.
Wash and dry your hands carefully.
Begin by choosing an injection site.
The injection site should be at least 3cms away from your previous injection site
and can be on the front of your thigh or on your abdomen,
at least 5cms from your navel.
Wipe clean the injection site with the alcohol swab
using a circular motion.
Importantly,
do not inject through clothes,
and do not inject into skin that is sore,
bruised, red, hard, scarred,
has stretchmarks, or areas with psoriasis.
Hold the Hukyndra pen with the grey body grip area facing upwards.
Check the inspection window to make sure that the liquid is clear and colourless.
It’s normal to see bubbles in the inspection window.
Importantly,
do not use the pen
if the liquid appears cloudy or contains particles,
or if the pen has been dropped or crushed.
Pull the clear cap straight off and discard it.
Turn the Hukyndra pen so that the orange needle sleeve
is pointing towards the injection site.
Do not put the clear cap back on the pen!
It is normal to see a few drops of liquid
come out of the needle.
Gently pinch the area of cleaned skin at the injection site to make a raised area,
and hold it firmly.
Now place the orange needle sleeve directly onto the injection site at a 90° angle,
keeping the inspection window visible.
Hold the pen in place against the injection site.
An initial click will signal the start of the injection,
which may take up to 10 seconds to complete.
Keep the pen in position
until the orange indicator has stopped moving
and you may hear a second click.
Take care to maintain pressure on the injection site
until you have confirmed the injection is complete.
Once the injection is complete, remove the Hukyndra pen from the skin slowly.
The orange needle sleeve will cover the needle tip.
Place a cotton ball or gauze pad on the skin at the injection site without rubbing.
Slight bleeding at the injection site is normal.
Contact your healthcare provider
if there are more than a few drops of liquid
at the injection site.
Put the used needles, pen, and sharps
into a sharps disposal container straight away after use.
The clear cap, alcohol swab,
cotton ball or gauze pad and packaging
may be placed in your household rubbish.