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Insulet Omnipod

OmniPod
Insulet Corporation is a privately-held company that has been in business for the last 4 years. With the advice of diabetes patients, educators, and physicians, Insulet Corporation has developed a new solution to assist in diabetics efforts to live a healthier life. The OmniPod™ Insulin Management System has been specifically designed to make living with diabetes easier than ever by bringing together the proven healthcare benefits of continuous subcutaneous insulin delivery with FreeStyle® blood glucose monitoring technology in a safe, convenient, and discreet two-part system. This innovative two-part system eliminates the need for daily insulin injections, does not require you to be tethered to a conventional insulin pump via tubing, and makes intensive insulin therapy easier than ever. It also enables you to check your blood glucose level with FreeStyle blood glucose test strips, but without carrying a separate blood glucose meter.

The OmniPod is a small lightweight device that is worn on the skin like an infusion set. It delivers insulin according to pre-programmed instructions transmitted wirelessly from the Personal Diabetes Manager(PDM). The PDM is a wireless, hand-held device that is used to program the OmniPod with customized insulin delivery instructions, monitor the operation of the OmniPod, and check blood glucose levels using FreeStyle blood glucose test strips. There is no tubing connecting the OmniPod to the PDM. The OmniPod is worn comfortably and discreetly beneath the clothing, and the PDM can be carried separately in a backpack, briefcase, or purse. Similar to currently available insulin pumps, the OmniPod Insulin Management System features fully programmable continuous subcutaneous insulin delivery with multiple basal rates and bolus options, suggested bolus calculations, safety checks and alarm features.

The OmniPod Insulin Management System received 510(k) clearance from the FDA on January 3, 2005. It will be available by prescription later this year.

Technical specifications
Size OmniPod: 1.6 in. x 2.4 in. x 0.7 in.
PDM: 2.6 in. x 4.3 in. x 1.0 in.
Weight OmniPod: 1.1 oz. (with full reservoir)
PDM: 4.0 oz. (with batteries)
Screen Size PDM: 1.75 in. x 1.75 in.
Integrated Reservoir Size OmniPod: 200 units (deliverable U-100 insulin)
Memory PDM: 5400 records or 90 days of data
Watertight Yes, IPX8 rating (8 feet for 30 minutes)
Basal Programs and Segments 7 programs with up to 24 segments each.  Programmable in 30 minute increments
Basal Increments and Maximum 0.05 U/hr. increments, up to 30 U/hr.
Temporary Basal Type Percentage or U/hr.
Temporary Basal Duration 1 to 12 hours, in 30 minute increments
Bolus Increments 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1.0 units
Integrated Infusion Set Each OmniPod features an integrated angled infusion set with automated cannula insertion and no tubing.
Power Source PDM: 2 Alkaline AAA Batteries
Safety features
  • No tubing
  • Automated cannula insertion
  • Integrated angled infusion set, inserter and insulin reservoir
  • Integrated FreeStyle® blood glucose monitoring technology
  • Integrated food database with over 1000 common food items
  • Setup wizard
  • Suggested bolus calculator
  • Insulin on board calculation
  • Adjustable duration of insulin action
  • Programmable reminders and alerts
  • Personalized ratios/factors/targets/presets
  • Adjustable auto off
  • LCD backlight
  • Child lock-out feature
  • Approximately 4 week PDM battery life
  • 4 year PDM warranty

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