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Infusion Sets

Teflon - Straight | Slanted Metal - Straight | Slanted Inserters Coming Soon

In order to achieve good control with most insulin pumps, the insulin is infused from the pump reservoir through an infusion set. A variety of infusion sets are available because no single set works well for everyone. The type of set shipped with a new pump is usually one manufactured by the pump company and this set may or may not be the best choice. Fortunately, there are several alternatives to choose from.

See our Pump Prep section for tips on how to set up an infusion site.

Metal or Teflon: Until the early 1980s, the only infusion sets available for pumps were straight metal needle sets. Manufacturers soon offered bent metal needle sets but these sets may move on the skin with activity and were not comfortable for some people. Although some bent metal needle sets are still used, today's straight-in metal sets offer fine gauge needles that are comfortable, reliable, and the easiest to insert. Teflon sets use a metal needle inserter that is removed after insertion, leaving only the Teflon tubing under the skin. Generally, the larger the Teflon, the more reliable the set. Slanted Teflon sets work better for many pumpers than straight-in Teflon Sets.

Length: Infusion sets have different line lengths and different needle lengths. Typical needle lengths for straight-in sets are 6 mm for infants, 8 mm for a child, 10 mm for an adult, and 12 mm for larger adults while 13 mm and 17 mm serve similar functions for the slanted Teflon sets. Most infusion lines are 24, 31, or 42 inches in length. Shorter lines work better for small children and those who prefer a short line, while larger ones work well for tall people.

Needle Gauge: Gauge is a standard way to measure diameter of a needle but a lower gauge means a larger needle. For example, 25 gauge is larger than 27 gauge.

Connection Compatibility: Most infusion sets have a standard threaded luer lock connection that can be used on most pumps. The Medtronic Paradigm and the Dana Diabecare pumps use their own proprietary connections, so these pumps work with only a limited number of infusion sets. Orbit 90 now has, among other changes, Medtronic compatibility via three options:

1. A connector which is compatible with Medtronic 700 series pumps and syringes
2. A syringe to fit Medtronic 700 series pumps which has a standard lure connector.
3. An adaptor which has a Medtronic 700 series compatible connector on one side and a standard male luer connector on the other. This will allow the end user to use almost any set they choose.

Disconnect: At-site disconnect is when you disconnect the tubing at your infusion site. Just the adhesive, connection hub and cannula remain behind. Away-from-body disconnect is a good option for people with reduced dexterity or vision. Rather than disconnecting right at the infusion site, you can disconnect away from your body where you can see and feel the tubing better. About a 4-inch tail is left behind with the cannula, connection hub and adhesive.

Inserter: A device that helps insert the cannula and may simplify the insertion process. Inserters work better with straight-in teflon sets than with slanted ones.

Sets ranked by dependability and ease of use on a 1 (worst) to 5 (best) scale.

The Diabetes Mall does not currently sell any infusion sets.

Teflon Sets - Straight Insertion

Infusion Set	Connection	Needle	Gauge	Tubing	Disconnect	Inserter
Twist by ICU Medical® Discontinued	Luer Lock	5, 9 mm	-- gauge catheter	23, 43 inches	At site , 360 degree rotation	Works with most brands
Cleo 90 by Smiths Medical®	Luer Lock	6, 9 mm	28 gauge catheter	24, 31, 42 inches	At site , 360 degree rotation	All in one
Orbit 90 by ICU Medical® New Changes!	Luer Lock	6, 9 mm	26 gauge catheter	24, 31, 42 inches	At site , 360 degree rotation	Compatible with standard devices
Ultra Flex By Accu-Check®	Luer Lock	8, 10 mm	27 gauge intro needle, 25 gauge cannula	23, 31, 43 inches	At site	Yes
Quick-set by Medtronic Minimed® Minimed	Luer Lock or Paradigm	6, 9 mm	27 gauge intro needle, 25 gauge cannula	23, 43 inches	At site	Yes, Quick Serter
Sof-set Micro Ultimate QR, by Medtronic Minimed® Minimed	Luer Lock or Paradigm	6(micro), 9(QR) mm	27 gauge intro needle, 25 gauge cannula	24, 42 inches	Short tail	Yes, Sof- Serter
Soft Release by Sooil	Dana	9 mm	25 gauge intro needle, 27 gauge cannula	27, 43 inches	Short tail	No
Inset by Unomedical®	Luer Lock	6, 9 mm	25 gauge intro needle, 26 gauge cannula	23, 43 inches	At site	All in one
Thinset by Applied Diabetes Research®	Luer Lock	6, 9 mm	----	23, 43 inches	At site	No

Teflon Sets - Slanted Insertion

Infusion Set	Connection	Needle	Gauge	Tubing	Disconnect	Inserter
Tender By Accu-Check®	Luer Lock	13, 17 mm	27 gauge intro needle, 25 gauge cannula	24, 31, 43 inches	At site	No
Tender "mini" By Accu-Check®	Luer Lock	13 mm	27 gauge intro needle, 25 gauge cannula	24, 31, 43 inches	At site	No
Silhouette by Medtronic Minimed® Minimed	Luer Lock or Paradigm	17 mm	27 gauge intro needle, 25 gauge cannula	23, 43 inches	At site	Yes, Sil- Serter
Easy by ICU Medical® Discontinued	Luer Lock	12, 17 mm	27 gauge intro needle, 25 gauge cannula	23, 43 inches	At site	Yes, Sil Serter
Easy Pro by ICU Medical®	Paradigm	12, 17 mm	25 gauge intro needle, 27 gauge cannula	23, 43 inches	At site	Yes, Sil Serter
Comfort by Unomedical®	Luer Lock	17 mm	25 gauge intro needle, 27 gauge cannula	23, 31, 43 inches	At site	No
Inset® 30 by Unomedical® Exclusive to Animas	Luer Lock	13 mm	----	23, 43 inches	At site	All In One Device
Soft Release by Sooil	Dana	9 mm	25 gauge intro needle, 27 gauge cannula	27, 43 inches	At site	No

Metal Sets - Straight Insertion

Infusion Set	Connection	Needle	Gauge	Tubing	Disconnect	Inserter
Rapid By Accu-Check® Not in US	Luer Lock	6, 8, 10, 12 mm	28 gauge needle	16, 23, 31 inches	Short tail	No
Rapid D By Accu-Check®	Luer Lock	6, 8, 10 mm	28 gauge needle	24, 31, 43 inches	Short tail	No
Contact Detach by Unomedical®	Luer Lock	6, 8, 10, 12 mm	28 gauge needle	24, 31, 43 inches	Short tail	No
Easy Release by Sooil	Dana	7, 9 mm	27 gauge intro needle, 25 gauge cannula	27, 43 inches	Short tail	No

Metal Sets - Slanted Insertion

Infusion Set	Connection	Needle	Gauge	Tubing	Disconnect	Inserter
Basic By Unomedical®	Luer Lock	16 mm	27 gauge needle	24, 31, 43 inches	No	No
Classic By Accu-Check® Not in US	Luer Lock	8, 10 mm	27 gauge needle	24, 31, 43 inches	No	No
Polyfin, QR By Medtronic® MiniMed	Luer Lock	6, 8, 10 mm	28 gauge needle	24, 42 inches	Short tail	No

Inserters

Quick-serter by Medtronic MiniMed® The Quick-serter is the insertion device that may be used with both Quick-set and Quick-set Plus infusion sets. The Quick-serter insertion device makes insertions quick, easy and virtually painless.

Sil-serter by Medtronic MiniMed® The Sil-serter insertion device is designed for use only with the Silhouette infusion set. The Sil-serter insertion device is designed to insert the Sil-set infusion set at the press of a button, making insertions quick, easy and virtually painless.

Sof-serter by Medtronic MiniMed® The Sof-serter insertion device is designed for use only with the Sof-set infusion set. It is designed to insert the Sof-set infusion set at the press of a button, making insertions quick, easy and virtually painless.

Coming Soon

Luer Lock Patch by Simple Choice® Material: Metal Insertion: 90° Needle length: 2.5 mm, 5 micro needles, 28 gauge needle Tubing length: 23, 43 inches Notes: At site disconnect and 360°; rotation, minimally invasive, 5 micro infusion sites, controlled infusion depth. Self-adhering

If you are aware of any other infusion sets that are available or have corrections or updates to the sets already shown, please contact us.

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