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Miniature Insulin Delivery Pump Announced
By CXOtoday Staff
Apr 23, 2007

Debiotech and STMicroelectronics announced a cooperation agreement aimed at manufacturing and delivering for the market a miniaturized insulin-delivery pump.

The Nanopump that relies on microfluidic MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) technology is a breakthrough concept to allow a tiny pump mounted on a disposable skin patch to provide continuous insulin infusion. The Nanopump will enable advances in availability, treatment efficiency and quality of life of diabetes patients.

Insulin pump therapy, or Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion (CSII), is an increasingly attractive alternative to individual insulin injections. With CSII, the patient is connected to a programmable pump.

Microfluidic technology allows flow of small amounts of fluids to be electronically controlled. Today, existing insulin pumps are about the size of a pager. The new ST-enabled Debiotech miniaturized MEMS device is about one quarter the size of existing pumps. The small size frees patients from concerns to withhold the pump in place.

The MEMS-based Nanopump provides better control of administered insulin doses. Dosing precision is a critical factor in treatment efficacy.

"ST's increasing focus on applying its semiconductor manufacturing processes and growing experience in microfluidic biotech applications affords us the potential to improve lives for millions of people around the world," said Anton Hofmeister, Group Vice President and General Manager of ST's Microfluidic Division.

The device prevents over-dosing and detects under-delivery, occlusion, air bubbles and potential malfunctions in the pump. As a disposable device, manufactured using high-volume semiconductor processing technologies, the MEMS-based Nanopump will be much more affordable.

The insulin Nanopump, developed by Debiotech and industrialized by ST, represents the first use of microfluidic MEMS technology in diabetes treatment. Functional samples have already been produced and two partners expect that a fully industrialized product, in the form of a disposable cartridge, will be available in selected markets. Debiotech will remain responsible for commercialization of the product through licenses.

"ST's increasing focus on applying its semiconductor manufacturing processes and growing experience in microfluidic biotech applications affords us the potential to improve lives for millions of people around the world," said Anton Hofmeister, Group Vice President and General Manager of ST's Microfluidic Division.
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I AM A TYPE 1 DIABETIC DIAGNOSED 8 MNTHS BACK AND MY PRESENT AGE IS 31 YRS. Please let me know the cost of the insulin pump and also let me know if there i any kind of insurance available for such pumps
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DR DEEPANKAR PA DOCTOR A.P. INDIA
Dec 06, 2008 11:51 AM
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Please let me know the cost of the insulin pump and also let me know if there i any kind of insurance available for such pumps
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Narendra Anonymous Bangalore
May 15, 2008 11:55 AM
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Sir, We are interested to import the finished Product to India for Marketing ,Distribution & Sales on long term basis. Pls. get in contact with the right person.
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Shyam Verma S.M.Healthcare Delhi
Jun 11, 2007 02:11 PM
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  Dear Shyam Verma, We are also medical company in hongkong and developing similar device. Pls contact if you are interested
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Arunkumar Anonymous HongKong
Mar 25, 2008 12:10 PM
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I AM INTERESTED IN YOUR PUMP FOR MY DAUGHTER. PL. PROVIDE ME THE DETAILS ABOUT THE PUMP WITH COST AND CONTACT PERSON.
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MANOHAR SHARMA BHILAI STEEL PL BHILAI(C.G.)
Mar 21, 2008 03:58 PM
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I am interested in insulin pump for my 7 year old daughter kindly send me the price and other details on my Email
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MANOHAR SHARMA B.S.P. bhilai
Oct 21, 2007 04:29 PM
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Hi, i?m from M?xico and I'm looking an insulin pump, but I read that you are introducing the mems mechanism, what is the cost of this pump?
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Christian Pared Cadbury Adams M?xico
Oct 21, 2007 02:41 AM
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CAN I HAVE THE PRICE OF THE LATEST INSULIN PUMP?
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CHAUHAN MRS SHA personal mauritius
Jun 09, 2007 05:53 PM
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Does Mediclaim cover insulin pump therapy?
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Ashima Saxena Max Healthcare Delhi
May 27, 2007 03:50 PM
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would like to availability in India-whereand when.the price and insalation procedure
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May 21, 2007 10:24 PM
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