Deltec’s new CozMore™ Insulin Technology System revolutionizes diabetes treatment
Deltec Inc., based in St. Paul’s, Minneapolis, launches the CozMore™ Insulin Technology System, the first all-in-one smart insulin pump and blood glucose monitoring system that helps people with diabetes take charge of their daily diabetes management.
The system will be introduced at the American Diabetes Association’s 63rd Scientific Sessions, June 13-17, New Orleans (Deltec Booth #2259).
The CozMore™ Insulin Technology System is the outcome of a collaborative effort by Deltec, creator of the Deltec Cozmo™ Personal Insulin Pump, and TheraSense, manufacturer of the FreeStyle(R) Blood Glucose Monitoring System to give users both "real-time" glucose data and insulin delivery options in one place for quick and easy access.
Announcing "a revolution in diabetes management," Rod Kellogg, vice president and general manager of Deltec comments that the "innovative technology promises to lighten the cumbersome routine people with diabetes go through on a daily basis."
Mark Lortz, president and CEO, TheraSense adds: "With the help of FreeStyle’s Nano-sample™ technology and our advances in test accuracy, we believe the CozMore™ Insulin Technology System can significantly change the way that people manage their diabetes on a daily basis."
How the CozMore™ System works:
The CozMore™ System is both lightweight and easy to use. First, users lance their fingertip or a less painful, alternate testing site (the forearm, upper arm, thigh, calf or fleshy part of the hand) with a FreeStyle(R) Lancing device. Next, they insert the FreeStyle(R) Test Strip into the CoZmonitor™ System, which is attached to the Deltec CozMo™ Insulin Pump.
The CoZmonitor(TM) System automatically transfers the blood glucose information to the Deltec Cozmo(TM) Pump through an infrared port. If the user’s blood glucose level is higher than normal, he or she can go directly to the bolus menu to correct it without having to manually re-enter the blood glucose value, ensuring more consistent insulin delivery.
In addition, blood glucose results are combined with insulin delivery data and stored in the Deltec Cozmo(TM) Insulin Pump’s history log to provide a complete picture of the user’s diabetes management, allowing them to be more proactive in their insulin decisions. The system’s central data storage capabilities also allow users to go through fewer steps and therapy calculations -- reducing the risk of data or transcription errors.
Because insulin pump therapy requires more frequent blood glucose testing, it’s not unusual for a typical user to check his or her glucose levels six to eight times a day or more. The CozMore(TM) System’s small, compact size makes it easier for pump users to carry everything necessary to manage their diabetes, eliminating the need for them to store and/or carry around multiple blood glucose meters.
Deltec has submitted a 510(k) application to the FDA for clearance. The first CozMore(TM) System units are expected to be available after January 2004.
Further information from website: http://www.delteccozmo.com/
