Diabetesnet.com
03-26-2009, 05:56 PM
Smith's Medical announced on March 25th that it intends to stop sellling the Deltec CozmoŽ insulin pump (http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulinpumps_deltec.php) and manage a well controlled exit from the diabetes busines over time. See www.delteccozmoupdate.com (http://www.delteccozmoupdate.com) for more information.
In the wake of this announcement, many people may be concerned about replacing their pump. Animas (http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulinpumps_animas.php) and Medtronic (http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulinpumps_minimed.php) are both offering chances to purchase their pumps at reduced prices.
For a limited time, the Animas Access Program (http://www.animascorp.com/For-Deltec-customers.aspx) allows you to get a recertified OneTouch Ping for $900, plus a trade-in allowance of up to $700 on your existing pump. They will honor your remaining time on your warranty as well. This program will help you get a new pump at a discounted price. Call Animas at 1-877-YES-PUMP for more information. Offer expires July 9, 2009.
The Medtronic Cares Program (https://www.minimed.com/cares/indexc.html) is offering a similar deal, with the potential to have zero out-of-pocket cost. You can purchase a recertified Paradigm 522 or 722 for $1300. Send your Cozmo pump to them and receive a $500 credit. Finally, if you participate in 4 user surveys over a 12 month period, you will receive $800 ($200 per survey). Call Medtronic at 800-646-4633 for more information. Offer expires in June 2009.
In the wake of this announcement, many people may be concerned about replacing their pump. Animas (http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulinpumps_animas.php) and Medtronic (http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulinpumps_minimed.php) are both offering chances to purchase their pumps at reduced prices.
For a limited time, the Animas Access Program (http://www.animascorp.com/For-Deltec-customers.aspx) allows you to get a recertified OneTouch Ping for $900, plus a trade-in allowance of up to $700 on your existing pump. They will honor your remaining time on your warranty as well. This program will help you get a new pump at a discounted price. Call Animas at 1-877-YES-PUMP for more information. Offer expires July 9, 2009.
The Medtronic Cares Program (https://www.minimed.com/cares/indexc.html) is offering a similar deal, with the potential to have zero out-of-pocket cost. You can purchase a recertified Paradigm 522 or 722 for $1300. Send your Cozmo pump to them and receive a $500 credit. Finally, if you participate in 4 user surveys over a 12 month period, you will receive $800 ($200 per survey). Call Medtronic at 800-646-4633 for more information. Offer expires in June 2009.