Abstract
A prototype of an insulin patch pump that operates with a double pump mechanism was tested. Accuracy of bolus delivery of 0.2 U and 1.0 U, and a basal rate of 1.0 U/h were evaluated with a microgravimetric method. In addition, occlusion detection time at basal rates of 0.1 U/h and 1.0 U/h was assessed. Mean deviation from target was lower than 2% for both bolus sizes. Regarding basal rate accuracy, mean deviation over 72 hours was lower than 1%. Occlusion detection occurred in less than 30 minutes with both basal rates. Our study results suggest that the tested pump prototype provides delivery accuracy and occlusion detection that is similar or even better compared to all commercially available pumps tested with a similar experimental approach.
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