Meet the newest member of the family: The MiniMed 630G system
Great news, everyone! Today I’m thrilled to share that the FDA has approved the MiniMedTM 630G system with SmartGuard™ technology. This advanced diabetes system provides better glucose control[i], protective action and personalized management so you can focus less on managing highs and lows and more on what matters most to you –whether that’s time with your loved ones, pursuing a big career goal, traveling the world or all of the above!
What’s so exciting about the MiniMedTM 630G system? Let’s find out.
SmartGuardTM technology
MiniMedTM 630G is a new insulin pump combined with our EnliteTM sensor. The system includes SmartGuardTM, our exclusive technology that takes action to reduce the risk of diabetes complications ii. The system automatically stops delivering insulin when your sensor glucose hits a preset low level and you don’t respond to the alarm. SmartGuardTM is available in both MiniMedTM 630G and MiniMedTM 530G systems (you may recognize this as Threshold Suspend.)
A new, improved pump design
The MiniMedTM 630G system also has a brand new (and improved) pump design with many more personalization options to make the system more convenient and tailored to how you manage your diabetes. You can customize alerts and alarms and we’ve introduced more user-friendly menus. The new system also includes that full-color screen and waterproofing you’ve been asking us for! This new design incorporated extensive patient feedback and user testing from people with diabetes, so we can’t wait to hear what you think.
A new meter
The MiniMedTM 630G system exclusively uses the CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 Meter to provide highly accurate blood glucose testing and to automatically transmit blood glucose results into the pump to eliminate manual entry errors when using the Bolus Wizard® calculator or calibrating the sensor. It’s similar to the CONTOUR NEXT LINK meter that comes with our MiniMedTM 530G system and is the only meter FDA approved for use with the new system. It also allows you to discreetly give a manual or a pre-set bolus of insulin remotely from the meter – another feature that many of you have told us would be beneficial to you.
Just one more step
Here at Medtronic Diabetes, our vision is to transform diabetes care, together for greater freedom and better health. This new system demonstrates Medtronic’s focus on making diabetes devices more convenient and simple to use as well as delivering better clinical outcomes. We’re certainly not done yet. Innovation is a journey and we’re constantly working on improving the products we have today as well developing new ones. In the meantime, we can’t wait to hear what you think of this latest step to help you live your exceptional life.
Part of a family
The MiniMedTM 630G system joins our family of diabetes management products, including our MiniMedTM 530G system which we will continue to provide. The MiniMedTM 530G system is popular for its ability to be used with MiniMedTM Connect mobile accessory, which allows people with diabetes to discreetly view CGM data on their smartphones as well as remote monitoring for their care partners. So, we’re offering both products to meet the different lifestyle needs of people with diabetes. Like the MiniMedTM 530G system, the MiniMedTM 630G system is approved for people age 16 and older. We expect to start shipping in a few weeks and we’ll be sure to keep our community updated. To learn more about the product in the meantime, visit our website.
Important Safety Information
The MiniMed 530G and 630G systems with SmartGuard technology are intended for the delivery of insulin and continuous glucose (CGM) monitoring for the management of diabetes mellitus in persons 16 years of age or older who require insulin. Insulin infusion pumps and associated components of insulin infusion systems are limited to sale by or on the order of a physician and should only be used under the direction of a healthcare professional familiar with the risks of insulin pump therapy.
The systems are not intended to be used directly for preventing or treating hypoglycemia but to suspend insulin delivery when the user is unable to respond to the Suspend on low alarm and take measures to prevent or treat hypoglycemia themselves. The information provided by CGM systems is intended to supplement, not replace, blood glucose information obtained using a blood glucose meter.
WARNING: The Threshold Suspend/Suspend on Low feature will cause the pump to temporarily suspend insulin delivery for two hours when the sensor glucose reaches a set threshold. Under some conditions of use the pump can suspend again resulting in very limited insulin delivery. Prolonged suspension can increase the risk of serious hyperglycemia, ketosis, and ketoacidosis. Before using the Threshold Suspend/Suspend on Low feature, it is important to read the information in the MiniMed System User Guide and discuss proper use of the feature with your healthcare provider.
A confirmatory fingerstick via a CONTOUR®NEXT LINK portfolio meter*, is required prior to making adjustments to diabetes therapy. Always check the pump display when using a CONTOUR®NEXT LINK portfolio meter*, to ensure the glucose result shown agrees with the glucose results shown on the meter. Additional, warnings, precautions and contraindications apply. See www.medtronicdiabetes.com/support/download-library/user-guides and www.medtronicdiabetes.com/importantsafetyinformation for details.
*The CONTOUR®NEXT LINK 2.4 Meter is used with the MiniMed 630G system. The CONTOUR®NEXT LINK Meter is used with the MiniMed 530G system.
[i] Bergenstal R, Tamborlane W, Ahmann A, Buse J. Effectiveness of Sensor-Augmented Insulin-Pump Therapy in Type 1 Diabetes. New Engl J Med. 2010;4(363):311-320
[i][i] The Diabetes Control and Complications Trial Research Group. The effect of intensive treatment of diabetes on the development and progression of long-term complications in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. N Engl J Med. 1993:977─986.
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Hi Bill, the best thing would be for you to talk with our team about your options. You can email them at dhelp@medtronic.com.
I have the 530G and the alarms do not wake either me or my husband. Will the alarms on the new pump be louder?
Barbara, the alarms of the MiniMed 630G system are adjustable up to 2x louder than those on the MiniMed 530G.
I'm glad this question was asked! I have a hearing impairment and right now use the vibrate because I don't hear the alarms on the 530G. Could be a deal breaker....
What is the maximum bolus allowed on this new pump? Does it have a progammable maximum bolus feature?
Kelly, I'm looking into this and will get back to you soon.
Hey Kelly, thanks for your patience. The Max Bolus can be set up to 75 units and can be programmed based on guidance from your healthcare team.
I see you posted the dimensions of the 630G. What are the dimensions of the 530G? I was just approved for a pump and don't know which one would be best. Is there anywhere I can do a comparison of the two pumps?
Jill, there is a 17% difference volume difference between the two systems. The main reason for the increase in size and weight over Paradigm is to accommodate the AA battery which is required to properly power the pump and color screen. In the next few weeks, we plan to put more information on our website to compare the two. In the meantime, you can visit these two pages: http://bit.ly/2aNu0dK and http://bit.ly/198n9Bf.
So, the new 630G system is a completely different size, so a whole new line of accessories will be coming out? I've build up my accessories over the years, and that makes me a bit sad. I also have noticed how easily the pump clips break, and have begun buying a back up just to keep one on hand. Is it possible that any sort of exchange program will be offered for unopened clips?
Becky - some of the existing accessories (i.e. SpiBelt, some of the cases/pouches) will fit both the MiniMed 530G and MiniMed 630G insulin pumps. Others will require different sizes (i.e. the silicon skins). The pump clip is different on the MiniMed 630G system and will ship with any new pump order.
Hi, When we can buy this new pump in the middle east? you know even the last pump model ( 530) does not sell in the middle east and we still anticipate it.
Hi Pouya - this is the U.S. team. Please check here for local contacts who can help you in the Middle East. http://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/international-contacts
Hi. You said "The MiniMed 630G system is not the same as the system available in Europe or hybrid closed loop technology".
So what is the difference between the USA version of the 630G and the European version?
Does the euro version have more features that can be used as technology advances than the USA version.
I been using minimed for 16 years.
Jim - The system available in Europe has a different SmartGuard algorithm.
For what reason are the algorithms different. Is one better. How does this difference effect the pump or the user features?
Thanks for your response.
Trying to locate the correct information on sensor changing and charging the transmitter. I am confused on numbers of days to use the sensor and how long to charge the transmitter.
Hi Brian - The Enlite sensor is approved for 6 days of use. We recommend charging the transmitter each time you change the sensor. In these cases, it usually takes about 20 minutes to charge. You can find more information about charging your transmitter here: http://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/sensors-and-transmitt… and more information about sensor changes here http://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/customer-support/sensors-and-transmitt…
Being a loyal Medtronic user for 7.5 years now, I was so excited to see this new 630 as it looks like it finally has nice features. BUT to abandon the mobile app connectivity completely (I figured that it would be built in now instead of the accessory), is ridiculous. It will be a deal breaker for me. I really hate to say that but that is a major shock that Medtronic would do this.
I was just looking at the competition over the last month as my 530 just seems out of date. Carrying yet another thing in my pocket that has to be charged to show me info on my phone is annoying. It's nice when it works. But to get rid of even that option is crazy in my opinion.
Are the enlisted sensors compatible with the Revel pump?
No, they are not approved for use with the Revel insulin pump at this time.
Does the 630G force user to do a set change every 3 days?
Chad, infusion sets are approved for 2-3 days like with our other insulin pumps.
I simply cannot believe that this pump does not have Bluetooth connectivity built it. Every other pump on the market has Bluetooth capability built in. The screen looks great, but not including Bluetooth is a very big mistake.
Can you please tell me what the Pathway charge will be? I currently have a Revel 523-CGMS pump thru Medicare and Blue Cross.
Blue Cross pays for part of my CGMS costs.
Thanks
Mick, we'll be finalizing upgrade programs in November. Please check back again with us later this fall.
What is the Medtronic pump model that will be able to change basal insulin rates on the fly based on CGM readings? Other than being waterproof, what features does this pump have over the 530G? It looks better, has a nicer screen and all, but what canit do that the 530G with CGM cannot?
Robert, the MiniMed 630G system features a fresh new insulin pump design that enables people with diabetes to personalize their diabetes management with customizable options. It comes with user-friendly menus and convenient features, including a simple user interface, and a remote bolus function from the CONTOUR NEXT LINK 2.4 Meter. This system does not automatically change basal rates. I can't speak to future products but know that we're hard at work on what's next.
HOW CAN I PURCHASE THE g630 OUTRIGHT AS A CASH PURCHASE.
Hi Sonya, please call us at 1.800.646.4633 option 3 to discuss your options.
So excited to get this new pump in a few months but I have quite a supply of the Enlite Sensors for the 530G. I've read that the transmitter is different for the 630G but my question is...will the 530G SENSORS work with the new transmitter/new pump? I can't stand to waste literally thousands in sensors. Thanks for your time.
Great to hear, Holly! And yes, while there is a new transmitter, you will still be able to use Enlite sensors.
Are there any silicon skins for the new 630G pump? The internet says they are, but I cannot find them. I will have my new onethis coming week.
You bet! Visit http://bit.ly/2b3w9kz. Enjoy your new system and let us know what you think!
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Is this something Medicare will pay for? And all the continued supplies it will take?
Now that we have FDA approval, we’ll be partnering with payers to drive broad access for this new technology. More information will be shared when the MiniMed 670G system is available this spring.
I recently got the 630G to replace an out of warranty paradigm. It has lots of bells and whistles but I find it hard to believe that the design team had any UI or UX expertise. The interface has some of the most basic errors I've encountered in the design of a user interface. For example, if you want a user to concentrate on one number that they are changing on a screen, don't make that number the same size as the six or seven other numbers on there, make it the only number they see. Most of the features require far more button presses than the paradigm did, which is a big disappointment. "It takes a lot of hard work to make something simple" (Steve Jobs) and, at least to my mind, the user interface on this pump fails spectacularly at being simple. The pump itself is a great piece of technology, but user friendly it is not.
Im with Joe. I have had the pump for a few weeks. The interface is not what I like. My previous pump was easier to navigate. What were they thinking. The water proof feature is great. To many pushes on the button to get through a task.
I completely agree. After using the 630g for four months I am daily amazed at how poorly the user interface is. There are two times too many steps to do anything. An amazingly annoying piece of technology. Amazing technology underneath yes! But designed by people who don't actually push these buttons dozens of times a day.
Joe is right. The numbers should be larger. I never needed a lockscreen before. Just more in the way.
Karrie, I have the new 630G and it is great.
Two questions:
1. Can I order extra clips for this pump as I have been doing on previous minimum pumps? The clips break easily and I'd like to have some on reserve when it breaks.
2. As someone who started with the 630G early, an I get on a list to be one of the first for the new 670G?
Hi Bill - of course, you can order additional belt clips through our online store here: https://medtronicdiabetes.secure.force.com/store/cases--clips/630g-belt… or by calling 800.646.4633 option 2. In regard to the eligibility for the upgrade to the MiniMed 670G system, you do qualify for the Priority Access program. We are in the process of finalizing details, but please feel free to check back with us next spring on next steps for the upgrade.
Do we already know how much the new 670G model will cost? Should be above $8,000, right? I can't imagine <a href="http://minimed670g.com/minimed-670g-price/" rel="nofollow">MiniMed 670G price</a> to be below 630G price.
Hi Steve - more information on pricing of the MiniMed 670G system will be shared in the spring when it’s commercially available.
Is the minimed-630g-insulin-pump-system available in South Africa as yet and if it is who can we contact.
Hi Anusha - currently the MiniMed 630G system is only available in the U.S., but you can reach out to your local Medtronic team to see what your options are.
Contact:
Tel: +27 11 260 9300
zadiabetes@medtronic.com
www.medtronicdiabetes.co.za
With the 630G (and then 670G), when it arrives for my usage, do I need to configure it for CGM? If my CGM use somehow becomes compromised, will these two pumps work without it?
Under compromised conditions, and if the 630G or 670G are able to run without CGM, can you turn off the RF (radio frequency) transmitter on either pump? When working in some forms of astrophysics, RF can be very disruptive to high-intensity telescopes and other measurement devices.
Hi M - You can put the MiniMed 630G and MiniMed 670G insulin pumps in Airplane Mode. If a transmitter and sensor are connected to a pump, then when the pump is put into Airplane Mode, the transmitter will continue to collect sensor data and will store this in the transmitter for up to 10 hours.
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