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Instinct Sensor

The Instinct Sensor From MiniMed

The Instinct sensor is made by Abbott exclusively for MiniMed 780 G system. The Instinct sensor is a 15-day sensor that is accurate, stable, and consistent for 15 full days, without fingersticks. The Instinct sensor is paired with the Medtronic 780G System.

This integrated system provides real-time glucose readings, automated insulin delivery adjustments, and proactive alerts including an Instinct Sensor updating alert. The Instinct sensor monitors the health of the sensor to ensure it's reliable for use. Since the system is free of calibrations, safety checks have been put into place. The Sensor Updating alert indicates when the system is confirming sensor reliability.  

The Instinct sensor was created for the MiniMed 780G system by Abbott.

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  • ~1 Hour
  • 8 - 15 Days
  • Between 1 and 2 Hours
  • Caregiver "Follow" Functionality
  • Continuous Data Transmission
  • Covered by Medicare (full or partial)
  • Durable Medical Equipment (DME)
  • Long transmitter range (20+ feet)
  • MiniMed 780G
  • No Required Calibration
  • Pediatric (w/ Adult Supervision)
  • Pharmacy Benefit
  • Real-time CGM (rt-CGM)
  • Smartphone Compatible
  • Type 1

Sensor Duration:

15 days

Warmup Time:

1 hour

Approved For Children:

7 years and older

Share Follow Capability:

Via Carelink Mobile App

Fingerstick Calibration Required:

No fingersticks required (however, if glucose alerts and readings from this device do not match symptoms or expectations, users are advised to use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions).

Customizable Alerts Alarms:

Yes except for the following:
  • Low Sensor Glucose alert Sensor Glucose falls below 55 mg/dL 
  • High Sensor Glucose alert Sensor Glucose at or above 250 mg/dL  for 3 hours

Software:

The MiniMed Mobile app is required to start the Instinct sensor with a compatible MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump. Carelink Connect App is required for Caregivers to view the data of individuals with diabetes.

Accuracy:

8.2% MARD

Covered By Medicare:

No

Insulin Pump Compatibility:

Minimed 780G

Recommended Placement:

Back of upper arm, same side of body as pump recommended

Additional Details:

This integrated system provides real-time glucose readings, automated insulin delivery adjustments, and proactive alerts including an Instinct Sensor updating alert. The Instinct sensor monitors the health of the sensor to ensure it's reliable for use. Since the system is free of calibrations, safety checks have been put into place. The Sensor Updating alert indicates when the system is confirming sensor reliability. 

Features:

  • Sensor Life Icon​​ available on 780G pump screen
  • When 1 day of sensor life remains, a red icon with a 1 appears on the Home screen.
  • When the sensor expires, you will see the icon turn solid black with an ‘x'.
  • You can always see how many days of sensor life remain by viewing your Status screen.

The MiniMed Mobile app is required to start the Instinct sensor with a compatible MiniMed 780G Insulin Pump.

Carelink Connect App is required for Caregivers to view the data of individuals with diabetes.

Transmitter Sensor Size:

0.83” height 0.11” thick

Battery:

1 silver oxide battery included

Transmitter Range:

33 feet

Continuous Data Transmission:

Yes, glucose readings stored every 5 minutes

  • Taking more than 1000 mg of Vitamin C per day may falsely raise sensor readings, which could cause you to miss a severe low glucose event. You can take up to 1000 mg of Vitamin C per day and can still use the sensor readings to make treatment decisions.
  • You can safely have a 1.5T or 3T MRI exam while wearing your sensor, under the conditions provided on the insert that came with your sensor. Refer to the sensor insert for more details. Injury may result if the conditions are not followed. Leave your connected devices outside of the exam room. Sensor readings may be inaccurate during the MRI, but sensor function returns fully back to normal after 1 hour.

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