While the continuous delivery provided by an insulin pump allows for better control of blood sugar levels than multiple daily injections, currently available insulin pumps use a reservoir that requires frequent refilling. Sunnyvale, CA based Asante Solutions, Inc. hopes that its Pearl Insulin Pump will solve this problem, while still providing the same advantages as existing insulin pumps. The Pearl uses an insulin cartridge instead of the traditional reservoir, which the company claims will make refilling much quicker and more convenient for patients. The Pearl Insulin Pump received the CE mark this week, and is currently awaiting 510(k) clearance from the FDA.
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The Pearl Insulin Pump is designed to simplify diabetes care for the more than 500,000 people worldwide who use an insulin pump and those considering insulin pump therapy. Unlike the insulin pumps currently available, which require users to manually fill an insulin reservoir using a vial of insulin and syringe, the Pearl Insulin Pump uses a 300-unit, pre-filled insulin cartridge that simplifies the process of loading the pump and filling the infusion set by reducing the number of steps required and thereby creating a less time-consuming and more convenient process.
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