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MiniMed Flex Insulin Pump System

The MiniMed Flex Insulin Pump system has SmartGuard technology, which continuously helps protect against high or low glucose levels.  Its Meal Detection technology helps cover for underestimated carb counts or an occasional missed meal bolus. The MiniMed Flex insulin pump pairs with the MiniMed Simplera Sync sensor and allows for glucose targets of 100, 110 and 120 mg/dL.

This product is for the management of diabetes in persons requiring insulin who are ages 7 years old and older.

For more information, visit MiniMed.

Activity Settings:

Temporary basal rate can be set, and multiple basal rate profiles can be set.

Automatic Correction Boluses:

Yes

Closed Loop Functionality:

Yes

Automatic Insulin Adjustments:

Yes

Calibration Not Required:

Yes

Compatible CGM:

Yes, compatible with Simplera Sync CGM sensor.

Waterproof:

The MiniMed Flex pump, while used with an infusion set and an insulin reservoir, is protected against water damage if the water is a maximum of 8 feet deep and the time under water does not exceed 105 minutes.

Medicare Covered:

NA yet

Remote Software Update Capability:

Yes

Multiple Languages:

No

Food Database:

No

Additional Features:

  • CareLink™ Connect app allows care partners to download an app to stay in the know.
  • CareLink™ software consists of CareLink™ Personal software which converts data from the pump and CGM into easy to understand insights about glucose level and CareLink™ system which healthcare providers access data and reports through. 
  • The system can be used with Medtronic Extended infusion set.
 

Size Weight:

Size is 1.0 inches W x 3.8 inches L x 1.4 deep. Weight is 73 grams.

Approved For Ages:

Indicated for persons ages 7 and above

Tubeless:

No

Battery:

Internal battery charged using a dedicated charging base with a USB-C cable and wall plug. Full charging takes about 30 minutes.

Reservoir Capacity:

300 units

Infusion Set:

Compatible with all Medtronic infusion sets including the Extended Infusion set which lasts up to 7 days

Basal Range:

Minimum basal insulin increment: 0.050 units/hour.
Above 0.050, increments can be set in 0.025-unit increments (e.g., 0.05, 0.075, 0.1, etc.).
Maximum hourly basal rate is 15 units.

Bolus Range:

Minimum bolus dose of insulin is 0.05 units. The default increment is 0.1 units but can be reduced to .01 units. Maximum bolus is 25 units.

Transmitter Range:

Maximum of ten feet between pump, sensor, and mobile device.

Minimed Simplera Sync CGM sensor, MiniMed app, CareLink™ Software

For complete details of the system, including product and important safety information such as indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions associated with the system and its components, please consult  https://www.minimed.com/en-us/important-safety-information  and the MiniMed Flex user guide.

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