A month after receiving European clearance, Asante Solutions (Sunnyvale, California) won FDA approval to bring to the U.S. its Pearl insulin pump. Unlike traditional pumps, the Pearl accepts prefilled insulin cartridges rather than having a reservoir that the patient has to fill up.
The Pearl Insulin Pump’s many user-friendly features are designed to make the Pearl an easy to use system for those on intensive insulin therapy. The pump features a unique modular product configuration that allows significantly lower pump therapy initiation costs through pay-as-you-pump pricing. It is the only insulin pump using glass pre-filled 300 unit insulin cartridges for use in pumps for up to seven days.
Press release: Asante Solutions Receives FDA Clearance for Pearl™ Insulin Pump…
Product page: Pearl Insulin Pump…
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