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Instructions for Use
SKYRIZI ® (sky-RIZZ-ee) On-Body Injector
risankizumab-rzaa

injection, for subcutaneous use only

On-Body Injector and 180 mg/1.2 mL Prefilled Cartridge,
On-Body Injector and 360 mg/2.4 mL Prefilled Cartridge

Read this Instructions for Use before you start using SKYRIZI and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or treatment.

Refer to the Medication Guide for SKYRIZI product information. Call your healthcare provider, call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494 or go to SKYRIZI.com if you need help.

Important information you need to know before injecting SKYRIZI

  • Receive training on how to inject SKYRIZI before giving an injection.
  • Do not shake the SKYRIZI carton, On-Body Injector or prefilled cartridge.
  • Do not remove the On-Body Injector or prefilled cartridge from the carton until you are ready to inject.
  • Inject the medicine within 5 minutes after loading the cleaned prefilled cartridge into the On-Body Injector. Waiting will dry out the medicine and the On-Body Injector will not work afterwards.
  • Do not touch the start button until you place the On-Body Injector loaded with the prefilled cartridge onto your skin and are ready to inject.
    ◦ You can only press the start button 1-time.
  • Do not use On-Body Injector or prefilled cartridge if either has been dropped or damaged.
  • Do not reuse On-Body Injector or prefilled cartridge. The On-Body Injector and prefilled cartridge are for 1-time (single-dose) use only.
  • Do not let the On-Body Injector get wet with water or any other liquids.
  • This single-dose On-Body Injector is designed for use with SKYRIZI prefilled cartridge only.
  • Physical activity should be limited during the injection process. Moderate physical activities can be done, such as walking, reaching and bending.
  • Do not use SKYRIZI if the expiration date (EXP:) has passed.
  • Do not use the prefilled cartridge if the liquid is cloudy or contains flakes or large particles. The liquid should look clear to yellow and may contain tiny white or clear particles.
  • The On-Body Injector and the prefilled cartridge are not made with natural rubber latex.
  • Keep SKYRIZI and all medicines out of the reach of children.

Storage and preparation for use

  • Keep SKYRIZI in the original carton to protect from light and physical damage until time to use.
  • Store SKYRIZI in your refrigerator between 36°F to 46°F (2°C to 8°C).
  • When ready to use, take the carton out of the refrigerator and leave it at room temperature for at least 45 minutes up to 90 minutes to allow SKYRIZI to warm.
  • Do not leave out in direct sunlight.
  • Do not remove the On-body Injector or prefilled cartridge from the carton while allowing SKYRIZI to reach room temperature.
  • Do not warm SKYRIZI in any other way. For example, do not warm it in a microwave or in hot water.
  • Do not use if liquid has been frozen (even if thawed).
  • Do not use SKYRIZI if carton perforations are broken. Return product to the pharmacy.
  • Do not use the On-Body Injector and prefilled cartridge if the white paper tray seal is missing or damaged and return the carton to the pharmacy.

Get to know your SKYRIZI On-Body Injector and prefilled cartridge

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Please read complete Instructions for Use before using SKYRIZI. Call your healthcare provider or (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494 or go to www.SKYRIZI.com if you need help or if you do not know how to proceed.

Step 1 Get ready
Before using SKYRIZI, you should receive training on how to inject SKYRIZI.
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  • Remove the carton from the refrigerator.
  • Check expiration date (EXP:) on the carton.
  • Do not use SKYRIZI if the expiration date (EXP:) has passed.
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Description automatically generatedWait at least 45 minutes
  • Leave unopened carton at room temperature to warm.
  • Keep out of direct sunlight.
  • Wait at least 45 minutes up to a maximum of 90 minutes to allow SKYRIZI to warm.
  • Do not warm SKYRIZI in any other way (for example, do not warm it in a microwave or in hot water).
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Description automatically generatedOpen the carton and remove the plastic tray
  • Lift up the flap on the side of the carton.
  • Take out the plastic tray.
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Description automatically generated with medium confidenceGather all supplies and wash hands
  • Place the following on a clean surface: ◦ plastic tray containing the On-Body Injector and prefilled cartridge (included)◦ 2 alcohol wipes (not included)◦ cotton ball or gauze pad (not included)◦ sharps disposal container (not included) (see “Disposing of SKYRIZI”)
  • Wash and dry your hands.
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Description automatically generatedRemove the white paper tray seal
  • Locate the black arrow.
  • Peel away the white paper tray seal from the plastic tray.
  • Do not use the On-Body Injector and prefilled cartridge if the white paper tray seal is missing or damaged and return the carton to the pharmacy.
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Description automatically generatedLift the plastic cover
  • Locate the rounded opening on the top cover.
  • Insert your pointer finger in the opening and place your thumb on the opposite side.
  • Lift the cover to remove and set aside.
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Inspect the On-Body Injector
  • Check that the On-Body Injector is intact and undamaged.
  • Do not close the gray door before the prefilled cartridge is loaded.
  • The gray door should be slightly open.
  • If the gray door does not open, press in firmly on the gray door ridges (left side of door) and swing open the door.
  • Do not use On-Body Injector if you drop it, discover missing pieces, or it is damaged.
  • Do not let the On-Body Injector get wet with water or any other liquids.
Avoid Do not touch the gray start button until it is time to inject. It can be pressed 1-time only. If the gray start button is pressed before placing it on your body, the On-Body Injector can no longer be used. Call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.
  • Do not touch the needle cover or the needle.
  • Proceed to Set up On-Body Injector.
Step 2 Set up On-Body Injector
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Fully open the gray door Avoid Avoid touching the needle cover or the needle on the back of the On-Body Injector. The needle is behind the needle cover.
  • Swing the gray door all the way to the right to open it.
  • If the gray door does not open, press in firmly on the gray door ridges (left side of door) and swing open the door.
  • Do not close the gray door before the prefilled cartridge is loaded.
  • Do not touch the needle cover or needle.
  • Put the On-Body Injector aside.
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Inspect the prefilled cartridge
  • Carefully remove the prefilled cartridge from the plastic tray.
  • Do not twist or remove cartridge top.
  • Check the prefilled cartridge to make sure: ◦ The expiration date (EXP:) has not passed.◦ The liquid should look clear to yellow and may contain tiny white or clear particles. It is normal to see one or more bubbles. ◦ The prefilled cartridge parts appear intact, and the clear plastic is not cracked or broken.
  • Do not use if the expiration date (EXP:) has passed.
  • Do not use if the liquid is cloudy, discolored, or contains flakes or large particles.
  • Do not use if the liquid has been frozen (even if thawed).
  • Do not use the prefilled cartridge if you drop it, discover missing pieces, or it is damaged.
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  • Locate the smaller bottom tip of the prefilled cartridge.
  • Clean the smaller bottom tip of the prefilled cartridge with an alcohol wipe. Make sure to use the alcohol wipe to clean the center of the smaller bottom tip of the prefilled cartridge.
  • Do not touch the smaller bottom tip of the prefilled cartridge after cleaning.
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Description automatically generatedLoad the cleaned prefilled cartridge into the On-Body Injector
  • Do not twist or remove the prefilled cartridge top.
  • Insert the smaller bottom tip of the prefilled cartridge into the On-Body Injector first.
  • Firmly push down on the prefilled cartridge top until you hear a “click”.
  • After loading the prefilled cartridge, you may see a few drops of medicine on the back of the On-Body Injector. This is normal.
  • Make sure that you start the injection within 5 minutes after inserting the prefilled cartridge into the On-Body Injector. Waiting will dry out the medicine.
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  • Swing the gray door to the left, then squeeze firmly and listen for the gray door to “snap” shut.
  • The gray door should stay locked after loading the prefilled cartridge.
  • Do not close the gray door if the prefilled cartridge is not fully inserted or is missing.
  • Proceed without delay to Prepare to inject
Step 3 Prepare to inject
Keep electronic devices including cell phones at least 12 inches (30 cm) from On-Body Injector until injection is complete
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Description automatically generatedPick your injection area Locate a firm and flat area on your bare skin. Make sure the area is clear of clothing:
  • Your abdomen (belly) at least 2 inches from your navel (belly button).
  • The front of your left thigh or your right thigh.
  • Do not inject into areas of the skin that naturally fold or bulge because the On-Body Injector could fall off during wear.
  • Do not inject into skin that is sore, bruised, red, hard, scarred, or has stretch marks, moles or excessive hair. You can trim the excessive hair from the injection area.
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Description automatically generatedClean the injection area
  • Clean injection area with an alcohol wipe.
  • Allow the injection area to completely dry.
  • Do not touch cleaned injection area before placing the On-Body Injector on the skin.
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Peel both tabs to expose adhesive
  • Turn the On-Body Injector over to find both green pull tabs.
Avoid Avoid touching the needle cover (needle inside).
  • Peel away the large section using the green pull tab to expose the adhesive.
  • Peel away the small section using the green pull tab to expose the adhesive. This will remove the clear plastic strip, activating the On-Body Injector.
  • Do not pull the adhesive material off the On-Body Injector or allow the sticky side to fold and stick to itself.
  • Check the status light when the On-Body Injector beeps.
  • The status light will flash blue when the On-Body Injector is activated.
  • If the status light does not flash blue, call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.
  • Do not press the gray start button yet.
  • Do not touch the needle cover or the needle.
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Description automatically generatedPrepare the On-Body Injector for placement
  • For the abdomen (belly), move and hold the skin to create a firm, flat surface for injection at least 2 inches from your navel (belly button). Make sure to adjust your posture (sit up straight) to avoid skin folds and bulges.
  • You do not need to pull the skin flat for the front of left thigh or right thigh.
  • Make sure to position the On-Body Injector so that you can see the blue status light.
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Description automatically generatedPlace the On-Body Injector on your skin
  • When the blue light flashes, the On-Body Injector is ready. Place the On-Body Injector onto the cleaned skin with the status light visible.
  • Do not place the On-Body Injector on clothes. Only place on bare skin.
  • Run your finger around the adhesive material to secure it. Make sure all of the adhesive is attached to your skin.
  • Do not move or adjust the On-Body Injector after it has been placed on your skin.
  • When the On-Body Injector is on your skin, proceed to Inject medicine
Step 4 Inject medicine
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Start injection
  • Firmly press the gray start button until you hear a click. Then release the gray start button.
  • Do not touch the gray start button until you place the On-Body Injector loaded with the prefilled cartridge onto your skin and are ready to inject. You can only press the start button 1 time.
  • You may feel a needle pinch.
  • Check the status light when the On-Body Injector beeps.
  • After starting the injection, the status light will continuously flash green.
  • You will hear pumping sounds as the On-Body Injector delivers the medicine.
  • Do not continue to use the On-Body Injector if status light flashes red and beeps. Carefully remove from skin if the status light flashes red. Call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.
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  • It may take up to 5 minutes to complete full dose of medicine. The On-Body Injector will automatically stop when the injection is finished.
During the injection:◦ the status light will continue to flash green.◦ you will hear pumping sounds as the On-Body Injector continues delivering the medicine.◦ moderate physical activities can be done, such as walking, reaching and bending.
  • Do not continue to use the On-Body Injector if the status light flashes red and beeps. Carefully remove it from the skin if the status light flashes red and beeps. Call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.
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Description automatically generated with medium confidenceInjection is finished
  • The On-Body Injector will stop on its own.
  • After the injection is finished, you will hear beeps and the status light will change to solid green. Check the status light. If it has changed to solid green, this means that the injection is finished.
  • When the injection is finished, proceed to next step.
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Description automatically generatedRemove the On-Body Injector
  • Do not put your fingers on the back side of the On-Body Injector when removing it from your skin.
  • When the injection is done, grab the corner of the adhesive to carefully peel the On-Body Injector from the skin.
Avoid Avoid touching the needle cover or needle on the back of the On-Body Injector.
  • After removing the On-Body Injector, you will hear several beeps and the status light will turn off.
  • The needle cover will cover the needle when the On-Body Injector is removed from the skin.
  • It is normal to see a few small drops of liquid on your skin after removing the On-Body Injector. If you see more than a few small drops of liquid left on your skin, call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.
  • Press a cotton ball or gauze pad over the injection site on your skin and hold for 10 seconds.
  • Do not rub the injection site.
  • Slight bleeding at the injection site is normal.
  • Proceed to Confirm and dispose
Step 5 Confirm and dispose
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  • Inspect the medicine window and status light.
  • Check to see that the used white plunger fills the medicine window and the solid green light turns off, letting you know that all the medicine has been injected.
Avoid If the used white plunger does not fill the window, call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.
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Description automatically generatedPut the used On-Body Injector in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use
  • Leave the prefilled cartridge in the On-Body Injector.
  • Do not throw away (dispose of) the used On-Body Injector in your household trash.
  • For more information, see “Disposing of SKYRIZI” section.
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Please read complete Instructions for Use before using SKYRIZI. Call your healthcare provider or (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494 or go to www.SKYRIZI.com if you need help or if you do not know how to proceed.

Commonly asked questions

Q. What if I cannot open the On-Body Injector door to insert the prefilled cartridge?

A. To open the On-Body Injector door, press in firmly on the left side of the door to release the door latch. If you are still unable to open the door, call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.

Q. What if I push the gray start button before I place the On-Body Injector on my skin?

A. The gray start button may be pressed just 1 time only. If the gray start button is pressed before placing it on your body, it can no longer be used. Call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.

Q. What if the On-Body Injector does not beep and the blue status light does not flash when I remove the green pull tabs?

A. Peeling off small green pull tab will remove the clear plastic strip, activating the On-Body Injector. If all of the adhesive paper has been removed and the On-Body Injector still does not turn on, call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.

Q. What if I push the start button as instructed after placing the On-Body Injector on the skin and the light remains blue?

A. Firmly press the gray start button again. If the status light remains blue or flashes red, remove the On-Body Injector by carefully peeling it away from your skin. Do not re-apply the On-Body Injector. Call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.

Q. What if the status light flashes red and beeps while wearing the On-Body Injector?

A. If the status light continuously flashes red and beeps, do not use the On-Body Injector. If it is attached to your body, carefully remove it. Call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.

Q. What should I do if the On-Body Injector comes off my body during the injection?

A. The loaded On-Body Injector can no longer be used. Do not re-apply it to your body. Call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.

Q. How do I know when the injection is complete?

A. The injection is complete when the On-Body Injector beeps, the white plunger has completely filled the medicine window, and the status light turns from flashing green to solid green.

Q. What should I do if there are more than a few drops of liquid on the injection area?

A. Call (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494 for help.

Q. What should I do with the used On-Body Injector after my injection?

A. Throw away (dispose of) used On-Body Injector in a FDA-cleared sharps disposal container and not your household trash. You can receive a sharps container for SKYRIZI disposal at no additional cost by going to www.SKYRIZI.com or by calling (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494.

Q. What if I have not received in-person training from a healthcare professional?

A. Call your healthcare provider or (866) SKYRIZI or (866) 759-7494 if you need help.

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Disposing of SKYRIZI

  • Put SKYRIZI in an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container right away after use. Do not throw away (dispose of) SKYRIZI in your household trash.
  • If you do not have an FDA-cleared sharps disposal container, you may use a household container that is:
    ◦ made of a heavy-duty plastic,
    ◦ can be closed with a tight-fitting, puncture-resistant lid, without sharps being able to come out,
    ◦ upright and stable during use,
    ◦ leak-resistant, and
    ◦ properly labeled to warn of hazardous waste inside the container.

When your sharps disposal container is almost full, you will need to follow your community guidelines for the right way to dispose of your sharps disposal container. There may be state or local laws about how you should throw away used needles and syringes.

For more information about safe sharps disposal in the state that you live in, go to the FDA’s website at: www.fda.gov/safesharpsdisposal.

Do not recycle your used sharps disposal container.

Additional information

● Type BF applied part.

Sterilized On-Body Injector sterilized using ethylene oxide.

● Altitude range is -1,312 feet to 10,499 feet (-400 meters to 3,200 meters).

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of the On-Body Injector

The On-Body Injector is intended for home use or use in a professional healthcare environment and complies with ISO 11608-1:2014 and IEC 60601-1-2:2014.

Care should be taken to use the On-Body Injector within the following specific limits and environments to avoid adversely impacting the performance (missed or incomplete SKYRIZI dose).

  • Keep electronic devices including cell phones at least 12 inches (30 cm) from the On-Body Injector until injection is complete. The potential impact of electronic interference is unknown when the On-Body Injector is operated within 12 inches (30 cm).
  • Do not expose the On-Body Injector to Magnetic Resonance (MR) Environment (e.g., MRI).
  • If it is used adjacent to other electrical equipment, observe the On-Body Injector and other equipment to ensure it is operating normally.

Emissions

Emissions test nameTest levels
Radiated Radio frequency electromagnetic fieldsPer CISPR 11, class B

Electromagnetic Immunity

Test Name Test Levels
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)± 8 kV contact± 2 kV, ± 4 kV, ± 8 kV, ± 15 kV air
Radio frequency electromagnetic field10 V/m 80 MHz – 2.7 GHz
Power frequency 50 Hz magnetic field 30 A/m

The enclosure port immunity to RF wireless communications equipment complies with IEC 60601-1-2:2014.

Glossary of symbols

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SterileSterilized using ethylene oxide
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Date-of-manufactureDate of manufacture
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Manufactured by:
AbbVie Inc., North Chicago, IL 60064, U.S.A.
US License Number 1889
SKYRIZI® is a registered trademark of AbbVie Biotechnology Ltd.
©2022 AbbVie Inc. This Instructions for Use has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Approved: 09/2022

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