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FACT SHEET
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Wireless Diabetes Management System Paradigm 512 and Paradigm 712 Insulin Pumps, and Paradigm LinkTM Blood Glucose Monitor
Integrated, intelligent pump and glucose monitor systems can enhance and simplify diabetes management, making insulin dosing more accurate and convenient for many diabetes patients
Product Description In July 2003, Medtronic MiniMed introduced the Paradigm 512 insulin pump and Paradigm LinkTM blood glucose monitor system, the industrys first diabetes management system using wireless technology to automate the exchange of blood sugar values between a meter and a pump, and recommend more accurate insulin dosages to patients In October 2003, the company introduced the Paradigm 712 insulin pump and Paradigm LinkTM blood glucose monitor system, which incorporates all of the capabilities of the Paradigm 512 model, and holds a larger 3ml reservoir The larger pump reservoir is well suited for people who use more than 50 units of insulin per day Patients requiring more insulin include children, young adults, insulin-resistant Type 1 and Type 2 patients, and women with gestational diabetes Medtronic MiniMeds new
intelligent pump systems simplify two important steps in diabetes management blood sugar glucose monitoring and insulin delivery The Paradigm Link monitor powered by BD LogicTM Technology automatically transmits a patients glucose value to a Paradigm 512 or Paradigm 712 pump using radio frequency The pumps Bolus WizardTM calculator uses this blood glucose value to recommend the proper insulin dosage to diabetes patients, with the goal of keeping blood glucose levels within a healthy range Both Paradigm 512 and Paradigm 712 pumps contain a Bolus Wizard calculator, which recommends an insulin dosage based upon information pre-set in the pump by the user target blood glucose, insulin sensitivity and insulin-to-carbohydrate ratios The calculator will make a dosing recommendation based upon a blood glucose reading, carbohydrate entry, or both The calculator also keeps track of previous insulin dosages, remembers the times and dosage amounts delivered by the patient, and subtracts any active insulin prior to recommending a new insulin dosage to the patient Knowing the amount of active insulin is important, as it helps patients avoid insulin stacking, and the common occurrence of
hypoglycemia caused by delivering too much insulin The Bolus Wizard calculator incorporates a scientific insulin action curve within its mathematical algorithm to recommend the insulin dosage Medtronic MiniMed holds a pivotal patent covering bolus calculator technology Without this integrated system, many diabetes patients mentally calculate the amount of insulin required, a complex process that can result in dosing inaccuracies and lead to less than optimal blood sugar control By automating the delivery of a blood glucose reading, as well as an insulin dosage recommendation, this intelligent pump system can help users avoid performing complex diabetes math, which can be difficult and limit patient adherence
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KEY FEATURES
Paradigm 512 and 712 Insulin Pumps
Wireless Communication Capability: Paradigm pumps automatically receive a blood glucose reading from the Paradigm Link monitor via radio frequency Bolus Calculator: The Bolus Wizard calculator recommends an insulin dosage using current and target blood glucose levels, carbohydrate-toinsulin ratios, the number of
carbohydrates in a meal, an insulin sensitivity factor and insulin onboard Size: The Paradigm 512 is the smallest fullfeatured pump available It measures only 20 x 30 x 08 and weighs 1065 grams with a full reservoir The Paradigm 712 is small and light weight, measuring 20 x 36 x 08 and weighing 1082 grams with a full 3ml reservoir Safety: Paradigm platform insulin pumps conduct millions of safety checks each day Programmable block options prevent tampering by small children Reservoir: The Paradigm 512 pump reservoir utilizes a 176 unit reservoir, meeting the needs of most customers The Paradigm 712 pump holds either a 176 unit reservoir or a 300 unit reservoir for patients who require more than 50 units of i 
nsulin per day Multiple Delivery Options: Users can set the pump to deliver a baseline rate of insulin basal rate in precise 005 unit increments Various delivery options, including Normal, SquareTM and Dual WaveTM bolus capabilities help users
Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Monitor
Wireless Communication Capability: Codeveloped by BD Becton, Dickinson and Company and powered by BD LogicTM Technology, the Paradigm Link monitor automatically transmits a blood glucose reading to
Paradigm 512 or Paradigm 712 pump Speed: The Paradigm Link monitor provides accurate blood glucose readings in five seconds1 and automatically transmits a glucose reading to a Paradigm 512 or Paradigm 712 pump Comfort: The Paradigm Link monitor uses a small blood sample 03 micro liters and the thinnest lancet on the market, resulting in approximately 50 percent less pain2 BD Ultra-FineTM 33 Lancets have a diameter 30 to 40 percent smaller than most other lancets 1 7-day/14-day Mealtime Averaging: The Paradigm Link monitor provides averages at seven and fourteen days, as well as four time-specific averages for adjusting insulin dosage 1 Memory Function: The Paradigm Link monitors memory stores up to 250 blood glucose values and 250 insulin records, 1 which are entered manually by the user
Download Function: The Paradigm Link monitor can be used to download a Paradigm 512 or Paradigm 712 pump data to a personal computer using a special USB or serial cable
better accommodate a variety of meal plans and food types
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Paradigm 512 and 712 Insulin Pumps Contd
Battery Powered: Paradigm platform insulin pumps use a single AAA alkaline battery Infusion Sets: A full range of infusion sets are available, including insertion devices which make insulin infusion set placement easy, accurate and virtually painless Color Options: Purple, smoke, blue and clear Remote Control optional: Diabetes patients can use a small, hand-held remote programmer to discreetly program insulin delivery without directly accessing the pump
Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Monitor Contd
Battery Powered: The Paradigm Link monitor uses a single 3-volt coin cell battery
Future Data Management Capabilities
Upon FDA clearance of Medtronic MiniMeds ParadigmPALTM software, Paradigm 512 and Paradigm 712 users will be able to program pump settings from a computer and easily upload this information to their pumps using the Paradigm Link monitor
First of Several Product Offerings From World Leaders in Diabetes Management In January 2003, two world leaders in diabetes management, Medtronic MiniMed and BD Becton, Dickinson and Company, announced a strategic relationship to develop and co-market integrated systems to simplify and improve diabetes management This new integrated
system represents the first of several product offerings planned by the companies In the future, the companies intend to introduce to market a series of innovative systems to further improve the lives of people with diabetes Paradigm 512 and Paradigm 712 pumps are developed and manufactured by Medtronic MiniMed The Paradigm Link monitor has been co-developed by Medtronic MiniMed and BD Obtaining Paradigm 512/712 Pumps and Paradigm Link Blood Glucose Monitor Pump therapy requires a prescription from a physician Physicians and diabetes patients can obtain information regarding this system by calling 1-866-MiniMed 1-866-646-4633, 818 362-5958 outside the United States, or by visiting wwwminimedcom Specific questions about the Paradigm Link monitor can be answered by BDs Consumer Service toll-free, 24 -hours a day, 7 -days a week in the United States at 1-888-BDCARES 1-888-232-2737, or through their website at wwwBDdiabetescom For a brief statement regarding the use of Insulin Pump Therapy, see the enclosed insert
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BD LogicTM Owners Guide When used with BD Ultra-FineTM 33 Lancets and BDTM Lancet Device Data is on file at BD
BD, BD Logic and BD Ultra-Fine are trademarks of Becton,
Dickinson and Company
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