A "patch pump" is a device that adheres to the skin, contains insulin
(or other medications), and can deliver the drug over a period of
time, either transdermally, or via an integrated subcutaneous
mini-catheter.
Some of these patch pumps communicate with a separate
controller device wirelessly; others are completely self-contained.
These devices will need to be reapplied on a frequent basis, such as
every-three-days.
Listed alphabetically by manufacturer.
Available as of June 2009
Insulet Corporation "OmniPod"
(http://www.myomnipod.com/)
"The world's first tubing-free system is discreet and durable.
Wireless and watertight. And incredibly easy to use. The Pod holds and
delivers your insulin- — just use the adhesive to apply it almost
anywhere on your body. The PDM (Personal Diabetes Manager) wirelessly
programs your personalized insulin delivery, calculates suggested
doses, and has a convenient, built-in FreeStyle® blood glucose meter."
[Added 20Jun2009.]
In development
Altea Therapeutics "Passport"
(http://www.alteatherapeutics.com/)
"The insulin skin patch is targeted to be the first non-injectable
daily insulin product designed to achieve sustained basal levels of
insulin. Safer and more effective than injected long-term insulin
products - The insulin skin patch maintains more constant basal levels
while avoiding the insulin depots often experienced with needle
injections."
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Calibra Medical "Finesse"
BioSpace news story states that
"Calibra Medical Inc., formerly known as Seattle Medical Technologies
Inc., has raised a $35 million Series B to launch a device designed to
make insulin therapy easier and more discreet."
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Cellnovo
(http://www.cellnovo.com/)
Per
Advent, Cellnovo is involved with
"Development of
next-generation small disposable insulin pumps"
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Interstitial NS
(http://www.interstitial.com.au/technologies/transdermal-delivery/)
"NanoMAPs utilise the delivery of nano-structured, large molecule
therapeutic drugs, hormones and vaccines across the stratum corneum of
the skin… The NanoMAP platform has been demonstrated and is under
further development for the delivery of nanostructured insulin."
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Medingo
(http://www.medingo.com/)
"Solo Insulin Dispensing Patch — the smallest, thinnest, lightest,
most discreet and flexible insulin pump with no tubing...
The Solo System has 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."
[Added 20Jun2009.]
MedSolve Technologies "Freehand"
(http://www.medsolve.net/products.html)
EndocrineToday.com article describes it as
"remote controlled, 80% smaller than OmniPod."
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Medtronic MiniMed Product Information
(http://www.minimed.com/products/) has no information, but
Entrepreneur describes the product as
follows:
"The disposable patch, which is slightly thicker than a nicotine
patch, contains a computer chip, insulin, a small pump and a needle.
Doctors can program how much insulin the patch will release, and
officials say the needle is painless."
Medtronic's CEO, on a video,
Medtronic CEO on Diabetes,
displays the device (at about 3:02 minutes in of the video), and
says it may be available "about a year from now" (the interview was recorded June 2009 at the ADA meeting).
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Debiotech S.A. Nanopump
(http://www.debiotech.com/products/msys/insulinpump.html)
"...two parts: one re-usable part (that contains the electronics with a
large display, vibration alarm, buzzer and programming capabilities,
as well as remote communication for distant programmation and control)
and one disposable part (with the reservoir and the pumping mechanism,
as well as batteries) for an up to two weeks' treatment."
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Nilimedix
(http://www.nilimedix.com/?p=products.patch)
"Insulin Pump and CGM on one patch… A revolutionary Insulin Pump
system, enabling comfortable, precise and safe insulin management,
combined with the unique CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) system"
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Valeritas V-Go
(http://www.valeritas.com/vgo.shtml)
"New 510(k) for the V-Go and its Filling device was submitted and is
currently under review by the FDA."
"once-daily, disposable insulin delivery device that provides a preset
basal rate and on-demand bolus dosing for mealtime coverage via a
mealtime insulin."
[Added 20Jun2009.]
Also see
EndocrineToday.com:
Dr. Nancy Bohannon presented a session on patch pumps at the ADA
Scientific Sessions on June 2009. EndocrineToday.com has a recap of her
presentation.
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