Medingo Solo Micropump approved by FDA
I can't find any pictures of this device, but there are various announcements today that the FDA has given formal clearance to Medingo Ltd to market its Solo MicroPump in the US.On the Medingo site, this device is described as having "two parts: a miniature insulin dispensing patch and a remote control, which allows you to completely personalize and guide your patch for your body’s insulin needs."
I note that Prof. David Klonoff of the Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology is
listed as a member of their scientific advisory board. And Amy Tenderich has a post from 2007 that contains about as much information as is available today.
There were also presentations recently on this device at the recent CWD Friends for Life conference and the ADA Scientific sessions in New Orleans last month.
From the barebones information it's hard to tell if this is just a variant on the Insulet OmniPod or something very different. Please let me know if you're aware of any other information.
Update: Medingo will be unveiling the Solo MicroPump at the AADE meeting in early August. They also plan to launch their Solo website at that time. According to Craig Crease, Medingo's Director of Sales, they want to hold off on other information to "create an element of surprise". As I learn more I'll post it here.
Further update: I've posted separately with pictures and details of the Medingo Solo.
Labels: FDA, insulin pump, medingo, micropump, Solo
posted by Bernard @ 9:17 PM
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In addition to insulin delivery, Medingo devices serve as platforms for other applications, including pain control and glucose sensing. Medingo’s core technology is based on research and development of Rafael, the principal research and development entity of the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
http://www.elron.com/default.asp?PageID=228
This is the most detailed info I have seen online:
http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1103674.html
What I am told is that the "patch" looks more like a Navigator than a Pod and has two parts - one with the electronics which "snaps" together with the cannula section. The cannula part needs to be replaced every three days, however the electronics part lasts for 90 days. The above link makes reference to APP.
It looks like Omnipod will have some competition, and one thing I liked about this was the ability to "Bolus with patch buttons – even if your remote is not handy" ... that can be a real lifesaver for those of us who tend to misplace the remote controls to the TV or anything else!
Besides being able to bolus directly from the pump, the other big thing is that it is 2 parts - infusion set which gets changed out every 2-3 days and pump which can be disconnected from the site and is replaced every 3 months. So not nearly as much waste as the Omnipod. I'm just terribly excited about this one - the disconnecting and flatter profile are what I've been waiting for.
Hey Kim, can you email me directly?
bernard at bernardfarrell dot com.
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