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Alert: Product and Recall NoticesMedtronic Announces FDA Approval for MiniMed 770G Insulin Pump System
We’re excited to announce the next innovation in Medtronic Diabetes technology. On September 1st, 2020, Medtronic received FDA approval for the MiniMed 770G system! This new insulin pump system builds on the MiniMed 670G system, providing smartphone connectivity and an expanded age indication to ages 2 and up.
With the MiniMed 770G system, you get the same great technology you know and love from the MiniMed 670G system, but now with the ability to see your sugar levels from your (or a care partner’s) smartphone. Here’s what you can expect:
- For people on the MiniMed 770G system, the MiniMed Mobile app mirrors the pump screen to allow you to see your pump and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data on your personal phone. You’ll also receive notifications from your system with alerts or alarms when you’re heading out of range. The MiniMed Mobile app works on both iPhone and Android devices.
- For care partners, the CareLink Connect app provides visibility to pump and CGM data so they can view sugar levels in real time, even when not close by. The app also allows care partners to receive text notifications if sugar levels are out of range.
- Smartphone connectivity allows those living with diabetes and their care partners to view insulin delivery and bolus information on their mobile device.
- The MiniMed 770G system is also enabled for future software upgrades, once such software upgrades are available. Customers will be offered a software upgrade at no charge through December 2021.1
- We’re also excited to share this new system is approved for ages 2 and older!
- The MiniMed 770G has SmartGuard Auto Mode, which means it automatically adjusts2 background insulin every five minutes, 24 hours a day, based on your unique insulin needs. The goal of this automated insulin delivery is to help maximize the time glucose levels are within the target range and to help minimize highs and lows.
The MiniMed 770G system includes an insulin pump, a CGM system (with Guardian Sensor 3), diabetes management software (CareLink Personal software), the MiniMed Mobile app, CareLink Connect app, and a blood glucose meter (Roche Accu-Chek Guide Link meter). For more information on compatible devices, infusion sets, and other products, check out the technical specifications here.
Watch this video below for a message from our group president.
To learn more about the MiniMed 770G system and request more information, check it out here. The MiniMed 770G system will be available for purchase in the coming months.
1Program eligibility requirements and terms and conditions apply. Subject to change.
2Refers to SmartGuard Auto Mode. Some user interaction required. Individual results may vary.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:
MINIMED™ 770G SYSTEM WITH SMARTGUARD™ TECHNOLOGY
The MiniMed™ 770G system is intended for continuous delivery of basal insulin (at user selectable rates) and administration of insulin boluses (in user selectable amounts) for the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus in persons two years of age and older requiring insulin as well as for the continuous monitoring and trending of glucose levels in the fluid under the skin. The MiniMed™ 770G system includes SmartGuard™ technology, which can be programmed to automatically adjust delivery of basal insulin based on continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor glucose (SG) values and can suspend delivery of insulin when the SG value falls below or is predicted to fall below predefined threshold values. The Medtronic MiniMed™ 770G system consists of the following devices: MiniMed™ 770G insulin pump, the Guardian™ Link (3) transmitter, the Guardian™ Sensor (3), one-press serter, the Accu-Chek® Guide Link blood glucose meter, and the Accu-Chek® Guide test strips. The system requires a prescription. The Guardian™ Sensor (3) has not been evaluated and is not intended to be used directly for making therapy adjustments, but rather to provide an indication of when a fingerstick may be required. All therapy adjustments should be based on measurements obtained using a blood glucose meter and not on values provided by the Guardian™ Sensor (3). All therapy adjustments should be based on measurements obtained using the Accu-Chek® Guide Link blood glucose meter and not on values provided by the Guardian™ Sensor (3). Always check the pump display to ensure the glucose result shown agrees with the glucose results shown on the Accu-Chek® Guide Link blood glucose meter. Do not calibrate your CGM device or calculate a bolus using a blood glucose meter result taken from an Alternative Site. It is not recommended to calibrate your CGM device when sensor or blood glucose values are changing rapidly, e.g., following a meal or physical exercise.
WARNING: Do not use the MiniMed™ 770G system until appropriate training has been received from a healthcare professional. Training is essential to ensure the safe use of the MiniMed™ 770G system.
Pump therapy is not recommended for people whose vision or hearing does not allow recognition of pump signals and alarms. Pump therapy is not recommended for people who are unwilling or unable to maintain contact with their healthcare professional. The safety of the MiniMed™ 770G system has not been studied in pregnant women. For complete details of the system, including product and important safety information such as indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions associated with system and its components, please consult http://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/important-safety-information#minimed-770g and the appropriate user guide at http://www.medtronicdiabetes.com/download-library.
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Katie Schmitz
Principal Specialist, Consumer MarketingKatie Schmitz started working for Medtronic Diabetes in 2018 as a Principal Global Consumer Marketing Specialist. After almost a decade of experience working for global consumer brands, she jumped at the opportunity to use her skills to help improve the lives of people with diabetes and has never looked back. Since then, she is consistently impressed and inspired by the passion, kindness, and warmth of the diabetes online community. Katie loves traveling the world, singing, and exploring new restaurants with dancing and live music!
Does the MiniMed 770G come in a smaller size? It is larger than my original 630 G pump and is much heavier as well. Sometimes I struggle to comfortably put it in my pick. For people who take lower doses of insulin, I was hoping the newest pump would come in a smaller size like my 630 G pump.
I have been using the Minimed 770G for over a year now. I can attest to its effectiveness and reliability in delivering quality results. The app on my phone allows me to view real-time blood sugar readings, which is an awesome feature. It’s incredibly convenient, especially if you’re diabetic or caretaker of someone who is!
Does Medicaid with Meridian cover the MiniMed 770G system ?
Martha, we work with over 600 insurances nationwide and would be happy to check your coverage with you. If you’re ready to learn more, give our dedicated team a call at 800.646.4633 option #3.
I am a 670G user considering a move to the 770G system. Please confirm:
-i presume the insulin pump reservoirs i use with 670G are compatible with 770G
-i presume the sensors used are also the same
-i presume since the sensor is the same, the number of calibrations and method of calibrating will be unchanged from the 670G system
-i presume the transmitter is new & different for 770G (bluetooth vs radio signal)
-i presume the new meter that comes with the pump for checking blood glucose will require different test strips than the Contour Next Link that came with the 670G and I am currently using
Thank you!
All your points are correct, Brad!
Does the 770 still use the same battery? I liked the AAA better using the AA makes the pump bigger. Seems like I also go through more batteries now than when it was a AAA. I also wish they had gone back to not having to do so much button pushing but it looks pretty much the same as the 670
Cathy, yes, the MiniMed 770G system uses a AA battery. If you have any questions about your pump and how it’s functioning, please give our technical support team a call at 800.646.4633, option 1.
Hello, my wife uses the 670G insulin pump combined with the continuous glucose monitor and apparently she is eligible for an upgrade to the 770G model. Before we initiate an upgrade, however, I wanted to make sure that all of the supplies she currently uses for the 670G can be used with the 770G (100% compatibility). The part numbers of the supplies she currently uses are: MMT-396, MMT-397, and the MMT-7020A.
Thank you,
Stuart
Hi, Stuart. Yes, those supplies are compatible with the MiniMed 770G system.
I have the 670g right now. My main complaint is that you cannot bolus remotely when in automode. Does the 770g allow this?
Great question, Christan. The MiniMed 770G system uses the same algorithm and doesn’t allow for remote bolus when in SmartGuard Auto Mode.
I have had the 670g for almost 2 years now. Will I be able to upgrade to the 770g? What should I do to find out?
Hi, Kristy. We have several programs for our current customers. To explore your options, please either log into your online account at diabetes.shop or give our team a call at 800.646.4633 option #3.
I’m currently using the 670G. What can I expect from the 770G beside sthe addition of connecting with a smart phone and software updates? Has the target value for blood sugar been lowered from 120 for the SmartGuard AutoMode? Are the sensors accuracy improved? How quickly can the cgms react to a rapid change in blood sugar? Thanks for sharing!
Great questions, Stuart. The MiniMed 770G system uses the same algorithm and sensor as the MiniMed 670G system but adds smartphone connectivity for individuals and their care partners, and an expanded age indication for ages 2 and up.
Am I understanding correctly that the770G will automatically & continuously adjust one’s basal doses?
My husband is on the 630G. I know his basal will suspend for up to 2 hours if his Blood sugar goes too low. If if automatically increased when too high, it seems that would be very helpful.
Must the 770G be used with a smartphone? Can’t it be used only with the CGM sensors? Thanks.
Hi, Barbara. Yes, both the MiniMed 670G and MiniMed 770G systems include SmartGuard Auto Mode, which makes automatic adjustments to basal insulin based on data from the CGM system. The MiniMed 770G system can be used without connecting to a smartphone. If you’d like to learn more, please give our therapy specialists a call at 800.644.4633, option 3.
When will medtronics offer a duel med pump, that includes not only insulin but glucagon as well, also known as the pancreas replacement pump. I am a type 1 Brittle with large point drop and increases. (Ex. My sugar is 170 and drops to 30 in minutes or 150 and raises to 350 in minutes as well, on Dec-16-2020 on the way to my PCP my sugar level dropped from 384 to 61 in 45 minutes after a meal and no bolus then recovered to 132 in an hour without help only to drop back in to the 70’s 30 minutes after that) I must try to keep my sugar at or around 250 because of this unusual aspect of my diabetes. Can you offer any help?
We appreciate the suggestions and feedback, Marvin. While we’re unable to discuss features or products that have are not FDA approved, please know that our development team is hard at work on future innovations intended to make diabetes management easier and for our customers. In the meantime, if you’re currently using a Medtronic insulin pump to manage your diabetes, we’re happy to see how we can help. If you’re not on insulin pump therapy and would like to explore your options, we can help with that as well. You can reach our teammates at 800.646.4633, option 1 or option 3, respectively.
Are there any plans to have the 770G work with the XXXXXX?
Hi there, John. At this time, we do not have any plans for this.
Where can one find the Android App for the 770g. Mine should be showing up by the end of the month and I was hoping to get the app loaded and ready to go, but I can’t seem to find which app on the Play Store is supposed to be used in conjunction with the new system.
Thanks for reaching out. The app has not been released yet. We expect for it to be available later this fall as we begin shipping the MiniMed 770G system.
Nicole the 670G is my 1st pump and I have been using it for about a year. The 670G and Guardian 3 have worked flawlessly for me. I have signed up for the upgrade and was curious if any ship dates have been established?
Thanks – Bob
Hi there, Bob. Thanks for sharing your positive experience. At this time, we expect to begin shipping the MiniMed 770G system later this month, but we do not have a specific date at this time. We’ll be sharing information via email with order updates and status.
Love the system and have been very pleased. But, I want to comment on two design items I would love for Metronic to consider.
1. The sound of pressing the buttons on the pump are too loud. In the middle of the night, or in a setting where it’s quiet, the “snapping of the buttons” are very distracting. I always wake my wife up if I have to tend to the pump in the middle of the night. Can those buttons not be more quiet in operation?
2. The “violent” nature of the vibration is amazing. I think the pump vibrates way to harshly and although I think it’s because Medtronic doesn’t want any “accidents” to happen because the patient was unaware, I would like a softer vibration. It’s jarring as it is.
Otherwise, I love the CGM and it has improved my A1C’s a lot. Thanks for hearing my concerns.
We appreciate the feedback, Philip and will be sure to share this with our development team.
Within a mo. of being dx with Type 1 diabetes, I began using your pumps. Been 22 yrs now and I love Medtronic! My Endo put me on a CGM that I hate. It malfunctions constantly and my primary dr and my Endo have tried to get me a Medtronic CGM but my Medicare/UHC ins. refuses to cover it. I’m on a 630G pump now and am interested in ur new 770G that comes with a CGM. Won’t u PLEASE try to help me with this. I don’t want to wear a CGM that says my bG is 49 and a finger stick with Medtronic glucometer says it’s 172. That’s dangerous! I constantly have to calibrate plus replace sensors a few times a month. Do I have to go back to 15 finger sticks a day? Thanks very much.
Jane, we’d be happy to look into your options. Please know, Medicare does not currently cover our CGM products, but our cost support options may be able to help. Please give us a call at 800.646.4633, option 3 to discuss your options.
Does Medicare cover this yet? In relation to the CGM?
Not yet, Christina, but we are working on it.
I simply want to know if Medicare will pay for this new pump. Thank you.
Mary, the new MiniMed 770G insulin pump is covered by Medicare. While our CGM is not currently covered by Medicare, please call us to discuss your options at 800.646.4633, option 3.
What brands, makes, models of smartphones are or will be supported with this system?
Great question, Bb. We are getting the final details together and will share a full list of compatible devices as we get closer to our commercial launch.
Hello,
If I’m using a Mini Med 670G would my insurance cover the cost if I went to this new pump. I’m on Medicare with Aetna as my supplemental insurance. Thanks
Rick, we’d be happy to look into your coverage and explore your options with you. Please give our therapy specialists a call at 800.646.4633, option 3 to learn more.
The improvement you need to work on is the reliability of the Guardian Sensors so that Medicare will pay for them and realize they are capable for dosing.
Jan, we are working with the FDA on updated labeling and will share updates as they become available.
Hello, i’ve had the 670G for 3 months ((have used the 530 and 630 for 6 years) and am working with a product specialist weekly.. I do need to speak to someone in R/D dept. Many improvements can be made to the software to make the unit better streamline. Do you have the contact info?
We appreciate you reaching out, AL. Our research and development team does not have an inbound call queue, so there isn’t a number we can provide. However, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Please send them over by email to dhelp@medtronic.com and we’ll make sure they are shared.
Hello I have a 670G pump is it compatible or it has to be the 770G?
Photina, I’m not sure I understand the question. Which compatibility are you looking into?
I really believe this machine would really help me
We’d be happy to look into your options, Michelle. Please give our therapy specialists a call at 800.646.4633, option 3 to learn more.
I’ve had the 670g for a couple years now. What’s the process like if possible upgrading to the 770g?
Richard, that would depend on what upgrade programs you may be eligible for. To look into your options, please give our therapy specialists a call at 800.646.4633, option 3.
Do you still have to calibrate?
Jim, yes, 3-4 calibration per day will still be required.
Will you have a new holster for the 770G? When I moved up to the 670G they do not have a holster that fits 5he new pump. I use the holster that clips to your pants.
Brenda, at this time, there is no information regarding an available holster. We’ve shared similar requests with our development team and will be sure to share updates with our community as they become available.
Brenda, I use a flip phone case I found at Ocean State Job Lot.
Is there any difference in how it works and how the 570 works besides that it can be used with a smartphone?
I would really love a pump that combines manual mode with auto mode.
Patty, thanks for reaching out. The MiniMed 770G system uses the same algorithm and core technology as the MiniMed 670G system. In addition to smartphone connectivity for individuals and their care partners, it also includes over the air upgradable software and an expanded age indication for ages 2 and up.
Is there going to be a upgrade program from 670G to 770G? What about a software update to convert the 670G so it can be viewed on the smartphone
Bill, upgrade options are available for our customers who are currently in-warranty, subject to eligibility. You can learn more by calling and speaking with a therapy specialist at 800.646.4633, option 3. Unfortunately, our MiniMed 670G system does not have the necessary internal components for software updates or Bluetooth connectivity.
Will this mean those with the 670 G get an automatic upgrade?
John, our upgrades are not automatic, but if you’re interested in exploring your in-warranty upgrade options, please give our teammates a call at 800.646.4633, option 3.
Do you offer a (Pass-Thru ) program to upgrade from my 670-G to the new 770-G?
Richard, we do offer several in-warranty upgrade options for our customers. Eligibility depends on several factors, but our therapy specialists would be happy to look into your options. Please give our team a call at 800.646.4633, option 3.
Will Medicare cover the 770G and CGM system? I had to swap to the XXXXXX in January 2020 because Medicare did not cover the Medtronic Guardian 3. I would love to swap back.
Carolyn, currently Medicare does not cover our CGM products, but we have programs that can help, like our CGM Access and other cost support options. If you’d like to explore your options, please give our teammates a call at 800.646.4633, option 3.
Is it Medicare and Medicare approved. I’m currently on the 630g pump
Christopher, Medicare covers our insulin pumps and related supplies, but not our CGM products. Our CGM Access program may be able to help with your out of pocket cost. Give our therapy specialists a call at 800.646.4633, option 3 to learn more.
Is this approved by Medicare and will Medicare cover it?
David, the new MiniMed 770G insulin pump is covered by Medicare. While our CGM is not currently covered, we do have options that can help with CGM affordability, like our CGM Access program. If you’d like to learn more, please give our therapy specialists a call at 800.646.4633, option 3.
When will the MedT 670 or 770 systems (pump and CGM) be approved for coverage as DME (Durable Medical Equipment) – IE: Medicare Part B for those of us with “traditional” Medicare coverage.
Nolan, we understand how important this and are working with both the FDA and Medicare for coverage consistent with other national payors. Unfortunately, at this time, we do not have a timeline available to share, but know, we are committed to seeing this through.
I have Omnipod now but changing insurance and it will not be cost effective to stay with them so looking at options
Jonah, we appreciate the consideration. If you have any questions, please give our therapy specialists a call at 800.646.4633, option 3.
Not everyone can have a smartphone with them every moment. So it would be helpful if your phone representatives wouldn’t tell people that a smartphone is required “all the time” when asked. That would have saved me being transferred to a “lead” who seemed unhappy that I was bothering him to get corrected information. Of course, I assume this will be clearer when the manuals are actually available on-line. Not the most positive experience I’ve had dealing with Medtronic.
I apologize for the confusion, Howard. You will still have access to your pump screen to view your data. I’ll be sure to share this feedback with our team.
No entiendo nada, no hablo ingles, pero me encantaría adquirir una bomba para mi hija, y quiero saber como o en donde buscarlas y su costo
Dalia, wed be happy to look into your options for your daughter. If you’re in the US, please give our therapy specialists a call at 800.646.4633, option 3 ad we can have a Spanish-speaking teammate (or connect with an interpreter) to discuss your options. If you are outside the US, please check here http://bit.ly/1ce3pEc for local contacts who’d be happy to help.
Hola!! Necesito comunicarme con ustedes por favor!!
Sure, Maria. You can email us dhelp@medtronic.com and we’ll see how we can help.