Comments on: New Insulin Pump Company

By: kristan_180

kristan_180 — Tue, 18 Mar 2003 10:53:18 +0000

The word I get is there at least TWO companies planning to announce a
pump; one of them claims to have a proprietary technique for detecting
plugged infusion sets very rapidly, and not dependent on pressure
buildup to cause an alarm. They will not disclose how it works,
however.
David

Frank wrote:

By: antoinette_5

antoinette_5 — Tue, 18 Mar 2003 04:42:27 +0000

I believe it will be on the market in October or Early November(awaiting FDA
approval), I hope that it does help bring down the pricing a bit, I heard it was
introduced at the last diabetic conference in San Diego, the company making the
Pump is Animas Corp.

Frank

Do you have any info on this new company? Like price and stuff? Luckily I
have good insurance, but I know that others aren’t quite so lucky.

I understand there is going to be another company manufacturing insulin
pumps. Hopefully this can help drive down the price a little of pumps and
infusion sets and help make it more affordable to everyone. I also
understand that they have some sets that are being developed, this again is
positive news for Pampers, we need more choices.

Frank

By: kelli_200

kelli_200 — Mon, 17 Mar 2003 10:01:59 +0000

Do you have any info on this new company? Like price and stuff? Luckily I
have good insurance, but I know that others aren’t quite so lucky.

Frank