`All-in-One' Blood Glucose Monitor and Insulin Pump Gains FDA Clearance.To download high-resolution, print-ready JPEG JPEG in full Joint Photographic Experts Group Standard computer file format for storing graphic images in a compressed form for general use. JPEG images are compressed using a mathematical algorithm. images, click on the thumbnail image above. WARNING: these images are very large (800K+) Click here for caption Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4651825 ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 1, 2004 Smiths Medical MD, Inc., makers of the Deltec Cozmo(R) Insulin Pump insulin pump n. A portable device for people with diabetes that injects insulin at programmed intervals in order to regulate blood sugar levels. , announces that they have received 510(k) clearance for the CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose blood glucose Diabetology The principal sugar produced by the body from food–especially carbohydrates, but also from proteins and fats; glucose is the body's major source of energy, is transported to cells via the circulation and used by cells in the presence module. The CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose module is attached to the back of the Deltec Cozmo(R) insulin pump to create an "all-in-one" insulin pump and blood glucose monitoring blood glucose monitoring Sugar monitoring Lab medicine The periodic testing of serum glucose in Pts known to have DM. See Bedside glucose monitoring, Beta cell implants, Diabetes, Glucometer, Glycosylated hemoglobin, Non-Invasive glucose monitoring. system.(1) The Deltec Cozmo(R) insulin pump keypad A small keyboard or supplementary keyboard keys; for example, the keys on a calculator or the number/cursor cluster on a computer keyboard. See programmable keypad. and screen are used for all blood glucose testing functions and results. Smiths Medical MD, Inc, partnered with Abbott Diabetes Care to create the CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose module, which utilizes FreeStyle Flash(TM) technology and readily available FreeStyle(R) test strips. "It was very important for us to partner with a company like Abbott Diabetes Care so we could utilize their proven blood glucose monitoring and test strip technology rather than creating something completely new," said Rod Kellogg, Vice President and General Manager of the Diabetes Division of Smiths Medical MD, Inc. To support FDA FDA abbr. Food and Drug Administration FDA, n.pr See Food and Drug Administration. FDA, n.pr the abbreviation for the Food and Drug Administration. 510(k) clearance, a CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose module usability study was conducted with 57 children and adults. All 57 participants were able to successfully use the CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose module without any additional training. "The CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose module is a major advancement in making diabetes management This article is about the management of diabetes mellitus. For more on the disease itself see diabetes mellitus. Diabetes is a chronic disease with no cure as of 2007. It is associated with an impaired glucose cycle, altering metabolism. easier," said Dr. Howard Wolpert, Director, Insulin Pump Program, Joslin Diabetes Center Joslin Diabetes Center is the world’s largest and most respected diabetes research center, diabetes clinic, and provider of diabetes education. It is located in the Longwood Medical and Academic Area in Boston, Massachusetts. . "Blood glucose monitoring is essential for good diabetes management. By attaching the CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose module to the back of the Deltec Cozmo(R) insulin pump, patients will never have to worry about where their blood glucose monitor is." The CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose module can only be used with the Deltec Cozmo(R) insulin pump. Smiths Medical anticipates filling orders for the CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose module beginning in August 2004. To place an order or for more more information, visit www.cozmore.com or call 1-800-826-9703. Smiths Medical MD, Inc., formerly Deltec, Inc., is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of medical devices used in infusion therapy, including ambulatory infusion pumps, large volume infusion pumps, implantable access systems, dialysis and infusion catheters, needles, and insulin delivery systems. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Smiths Medical MD (Medication Delivery) is part of Smiths Group plc, London, and is committed to developing the highest quality, most reliable products to provide innovative, convenient, and cost-effective drug delivery worldwide. (1) The CoZmonitor(TM) blood glucose monitor will only function when attached to the Deltec Cozmo(R) insulin pump and can not be used as a stand-alone device or with any other insulin pump. MULTIMEDIA AVAILABLE: http://www.businesswire.com/cgi-bin/mmg.cgi?eid=4651825 |
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