{"product_id":"medtronic-minimed-instinct-underpatches-skin-barrier-hypoallergenic-adhesive-under-patches","title":"Medtronic MiniMed Instinct Underpatches | Skin Barrier Hypoallergenic Adhesive Under Patches","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMedtronic MiniMed Instinct Skin Barrier Hypoallergenic Underpatches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreedom Band Skin Barrier Underpatches are designed specifically for the \u003cstrong\u003eMedtronic MiniMed Instinct\u003c\/strong\u003e. These soft, flexible adhesive under patches create an additional barrier between your skin and the MiniMed Instinct sensor adhesive for comfortable everyday CGM wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike an overpatch that is placed on top of or around a CGM, a \u003cstrong\u003eMiniMed Instinct underpatch\u003c\/strong\u003e is applied directly to clean skin \u003cstrong\u003ebefore the sensor is installed\u003c\/strong\u003e. The sensor is then applied over the barrier patch according to the manufacturer's application instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur skin barrier patches are \u003cstrong\u003ehypoallergenic, latex free, and zinc free\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing MiniMed Instinct users with another adhesive option for their CGM routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMiniMed Instinct Skin Barrier Underpatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Freedom Skin Barrier Underpatch is designed to sit between your skin and your \u003cstrong\u003eMedtronic MiniMed Instinct sensor adhesive\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts thin, flexible construction conforms naturally to the body while providing an additional adhesive barrier underneath the sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes it a simple addition to your MiniMed Instinct protection system without adding a bulky layer underneath your CGM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Your Preferred Barrier Material\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent skin types may respond differently to adhesive materials. Freedom Band offers two non-latex skin barrier options so you can determine which material works best for you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof \u0026amp; Flexible Tan Skin-Texture Barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof \u0026amp; Flexible Micro-Woven Barrier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're trying a new adhesive material, test it on your skin before using it underneath your sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMiniMed Instinct Underpatch Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003eMedtronic MiniMed Instinct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHypoallergenic adhesive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatex free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZinc free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft skin-feel material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin \u0026amp; flexible construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWaterproof material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreathable design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e360° flexible properties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for extended CGM wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComfortable adhesive skin barrier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy side-pull removal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade In The USA 🇺🇸\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Apply Your MiniMed Instinct Underpatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare your MiniMed Instinct application area according to the manufacturer's instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure the surrounding skin is \u003cstrong\u003eclean and completely dry\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the Freedom Skin Barrier Underpatch directly to the skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmooth the entire underpatch against your skin to establish good adhesive contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply your \u003cstrong\u003eMedtronic MiniMed Instinct sensor over the underpatch\u003c\/strong\u003e according to the manufacturer's sensor application instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a compatible MiniMed Instinct overpatch or Freedom protective system if additional protection is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow Medtronic's instructions for proper sensor placement and application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTest the Adhesive Before Sensor Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend testing any new adhesive product on your skin before using it underneath your CGM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply the Freedom Skin Barrier Patch to a small area \u003cstrong\u003ewithout installing your MiniMed Instinct sensor\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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