Insulin PumpsToday's Pumps Today's Pump ManufacturersAnimas  Valeritas h-PatchThe wearable insulin delivery device, the h-Patch, made by Valeritas, received FDA approval in August of 2006 but is not yet available. Small, compact, and easy to use, the Valeritas h-Patch disposable basal bolus system is designed to assist those with Type 2 diabetes achieve better control. Disposable and waterproof, it may appeal to some people with Type 1 diabets as well. The device is fairly simple to use. Peel the protective liner from the adhesive backing, apply the device to a part of the body where it can be easily reached, and push the start button. A micro-needle is automatically inserted and begins the basal flow of insulin. When a meal-time bolus is needed, a bolus button on the h-Patch system is pressed once for each unit of insulin. This can be done through clothing. Thats it! When the system is removed, the micro-needle retracts, locks in place, and cannot be redeployed. This makes it easy to dispose of with no need for sharps disposal. The h-Patch system is designed to be replaced every 24 hours, allowing patients to rotate site placement and minimize the risk for local infection. An obvious concern is how much each disposable unit will cost. Prices have not been published as yet. Stay tuned. Other Helpful Info
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