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How to Use Anapen® videos.

The Anapen® Trainer is a training device designed to mimic the mechanism of the real Anapen® adrenaline auto- injector. The Anapen® Trainer does not contain medication or a needle.

It’s important that people regularly practise the correct use of the Anapen® using the Anapen® Trainer. Do not use the real adrenaline auto-injector for training purposes. The adrenaline auto-injector should only be used to treat a severe allergic reaction in an emergency situation.

The Anapen® Trainer is reusable and allows you to practise using the Anapen® as many times as you wish.

The Anapen® Trainer simulates use of the real Anapen®:

  • Same spring-action
  • Same pressure on the red button
  • Same “click” sound when activated and;
  • Same “Needle End” label.

The Anapen® Trainer looks slightly different to the real Anapen®. The Anapen® Trainer is grey and labelled “Trainer”.

Below you will find some illustrative resources showing how to use the Anapen® Trainer.

How to use the Anapen® Trainer

Pull off the black needle shield

Pull off the grey safety cap from red button

Place the needle end firmly against outer mid thigh at 90° angle with or without clothing

Press the red button so it clicks and hold for 10 seconds. Remove the Anapen® trainer. Massage the injection site for 10 seconds.

How to reset the Anapen® Trainer

Unscrew the trainer

Push the plunger until it clicks and screw 2 parts back together

Replace the grey safety cap on the red button

Replace the black needle shield