Introducing the i-Port Advance injection port

150 injections per month vs. 10 insertions per month

You may know Medtronic for insulin pumps and CGM, but we aspire do much more. We’re broadening our focus to be a more holistic diabetes company and our desire is to meet the needs of the millions of people globally impacted by diabetes. We will continue to strive to provide solutions for people with diabetes, wherever you are in your diabetes journey. 

Maybe you or a loved one is new to insulin or not quite ready for a pump? If so i-Port Advance® injection port might be right for you. It makes taking shots easier for you. No one likes needles and we understand that.

 

10 Things You Probably Don’t Know About i-Port Advance Injection Port

 

 

1. What is an i-Port Advance injection port?

It’s a small and discrete patch that is the size of a quarter and sticks to you like a Band-Aid that you change every three days. This means you don’t need to poke your skin every single time you need to take a shot. 

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2. Who should consider i-Port Advance injection port?

  • Those newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and are not ready for a pump.
  • If you have type 2 diabetes and are new to taking insulin, this is a great way to improve the transition to taking shots.
  • Anyone who experiences the emotional challenges of shots like fear, anxiety, and stress or the physical impact of shots like bruising, scarring, or pain.
  • It’s especially beneficial to children, who often get anxiety when it’s time to take a shot.
     

3. How does it change my experience with shots?

If you take an average of five shots a day, you can reduce the number of times you poke yourself from 150 to 10 in just 1 month! That’s 93% less pokes! 
 

4. How and where do I apply the injection port to my body?

A small and round piece of plastic with a needle will apply an injection port to your skin with a quick poke. The abdomen, upper thighs, back of arms, hips and upper buttocks are all good locations. Once the port is inserted, you can put a syringe or pen through the port any time you need a shot over a three day time period.

i-Port Advance Injection Port

 

5. Will it get in the way of my life?

Absolutely not! You can continue your activities like exercising, sleeping and bathing as you normally would.

 i-Port Advance Injection Port

 

6. Does it matter if I use a pen or syringe?

You can use it with both pens and syringes. Needles need to be 5-8mm in length and 32-28 gauge.
 

7. How does it work with both long-acting and rapid-acting insulin?

Well, you can use both, but there is a rule: always inject rapid-acting insulin first, then wait one hour, then inject your long-acting insulin.
 

8. What are people saying who have tried an injection port?

In a patient survey: 98% think it’s comfortable to wear, 99% find say that it’s more beneficial than shots, and 100% reported that it helps decrease anxiety1.
 

9. How much will it cost me?

It’s $96 for one box of 10 ports (1 month of supplies). We’re continuing to work on insurance coverage and cost-saving programs and would be happy to work with you to determine your options.
 

10. What if I just want to try it first?

We’re pleased to announce that we’re offering a free trial with a prescription from your doctor. You will receive 2 i-Ports so you can try it for a total of 6 days. To learn more or request a free trial, fill out this form or call 888-360-3244.

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
i-Port Advance injection port is prescription- indicated for patients who administer, or to whom is administered, multiple daily subcutaneous injections of physician prescribed medications, including insulin. The device may remain in place for up to 72 hours to accommodate multiple drug injections without the discomfort of additional needle sticks. Site infection and/or irritation is a risk. Patients experiencing such symptoms should immediately consult their healthcare provider and/or discontinue use. For complete details, please consult i-Port Advance product user guide. 
Riley D, Raup G. Impact of a subcutaneous injection device on improving patient care. Nurs Manage. 2010;41(6):49–50

 

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Submitted by Maggie (not verified) on

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Is it available in south africa

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Maggie, i-Port Advance injection port is available in the United States, Canada, and select European countries. It has recently become available in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and we’re working on making it available in more places.

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Why one hour wait between bonus and basal?

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That’s a great question, Lorraine. Since the peak of absorption of rapid-acting insulin following subcutaneous injection is 60 minutes or less in most patients, the injection of a long-acting analog into the iPort 60 minutes after the injection of rapid-acting insulin is unlikely to affect the PK/PD profile of the rapid-acting insulin and/or clinical outcomes.

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when it will be available in india

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Hi Deepak, we’re working on making i-Port Advance injection port available in more geographies. We're the US team, but please check here for local contacts who would be happy to help http://bit.ly/1ce3pEc.

This has changed my life and I whont to say thank you because I don't know whare I would be today.

Thank you for your comment, Robbin. We’re glad to hear i-Port Advance is working well for you.

Submitted by Robert (not verified) on

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Please advice if I-port Advace could be used with long lasting and rapid acting insulins and what should be insulin syrigne requirments for MMT-100(6mm). Thank you,

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Hi Robert, you can use both long-acting and rapid-acting insulin with i-Port Advance, but you should always inject rapid-acting insulin first, then wait one hour, then inject your long-acting insulin. Needles need to be 5-8mm in length and 32-28 gauge.

Submitted by Cherlynn (not verified) on

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What is the risk of developing insulin-resistant sites with the I-Port? I'm Type 1 and I use the 530G pump, and I know because the pump injects the insulin slowly into your system, you don't normally develop these insulin-resistant pockets, but if you inject too quickly, is there a risk? My husband is really tired of giving himself multiple injections a day, and is fairly non-compliant (Type 2 for him), and we're looking at this as an alternative for him.

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Cherlynn, the port remains in the skin 2-3 days and works similarly to an infusion set used for insulin pumps. We recommend that you and your husband discuss this with his doctor to see if it would be a suitable option for him.

Submitted by jill (not verified) on

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Why does the iPort need to be changed after 72 hours?
Thanks

Submitted by Karrie Hawbaker (not verified) on

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Good question Jill, we recommend changing your i-Port set every 2 to 3 days to keep your sites healthy and allow for proper insulin absorption.

Submitted by Ali zaeem (not verified) on

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Hello friends
Can we use 4mm needles to put insulin through the
i-port advance.. cos I buy I port box and still didn't used it yet and I have 4mm needles with me only. So please give an good suggestion. Thanks

Submitted by Karrie Hawbaker (not verified) on

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Ali, you can use it with both pens and syringes but needles need to be 5-8mm in length and 32-28 gauge. Please work with your doctor on additional options.

Submitted by CY (not verified) on

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Hi,
My wife has been using it for a while. Recently, with the new batch of iports, my wife's skin has an irritation after the i-port is removed. It has the mark of the i-port and caused irritation and itchiness. Has there been any change in the materials recently?

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Hi there, Cy. I'm sorry to hear about your wife's situation. There has not been any changes to our i-Port Advance, but I encourage her to reach out to our 24-Hour Technical Support team to discuss this in more detail. You can reach our team at 800.646.4633, option 1 and we'll see how we can help.

Submitted by Stath Dimakos (not verified) on

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Hi, our 3 yr old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 2 weeks ago and the constant insulin injections are causing emotional distress. We would like to use the IPort advance and when we asked for our nurse's opinion, she mentioned that they are not using it in the hospital because there is a question on the "insulin which remains in the cannula after injection". I have tried to get more info through many resources without success. Can you please comment on this issue and any other common issues as we are VERY ANXIOUS to start using the IPort.

Submitted by Nicole (not verified) on

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Thanks for reaching out, Stath. Up to 0.26 units of medication may remain in the port. We do encourage you to continue working with your daughter's healthcare team on her management needs.

Submitted by Vanessa G Balleza (not verified) on

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We have been using the iport on my 8yr old for a year now with no problems at all. Her endo had never heard of her till I filled out the request from Medtronic to try it for free. Now they recommend it to patients that are not ready for a pump.

Submitted by Vicki Smith (not verified) on

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Is this product covered by Medicare or any insurances(pharmacy coverage)

Submitted by Nicole (not verified) on

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Vicki, coverage is plan specific. To explore your options, please give our supply team a call at 800.646.4633, option 2.

Submitted by Audrey Froome (not verified) on

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Price listed here for box of 10 is $96. I was charged $155 today on my order. I would like to pay the price advertised. Will you credit my account thank you

Submitted by Nicole (not verified) on

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Audrey, I'm sorry for any inconvenience. Please reach out to our billing team at 800.646.4633, option 4 to discuss your charges.

Submitted by Jackie O (not verified) on

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Is this device possible for subcutaneous injection not related to diabetes? I have a daily injection of biologic medication via syringe, no autoinjector available and all of my injection sites are totally shot.

Submitted by Nicole (not verified) on

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Thanks for reaching out. Yes, any injectable medication can be used with our i-Port Advance. If you'd like to learn more, please give our Supply Management team a call at 800.646.4633, option 2.


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