The Side Port permits catheter tip flushing independently from the insulin reservoir. Insulin Refills Depending upon a patient's insulin requirements, the implantable insulin pump reservoir is refilled with fresh insulin every two to three months. A needle is inserted through the skin into the pump fill port. To assure refill safety, the negative pressure in the pump will automatically draw the special U-400 insulin from the syringe into the reservoir only after the needle has been securely connected inside the fill port. The MiniMed 2007 System contains safety electronics, which continuously monitor all operating functions.
Audible alarms notify the patient of error conditions.
The MiniMed 2007 System automatically alarms and stops if a more serious system error is detected. A PPC is held near the pump and sends commands using RF telemetry. The PPC must be synchronized with only one pump, assuring other implantable insulin pumps or other devices are not affected. Programming menus in the PPC are very similar to those used in MiniMed's external insulin pumps. MMT-4116 Investigational Device.