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An Israeli startup making affordable patch insulin pump
Israeli startup TouchéMedical is developing an affordable insulin pump with a low-cost disposable cartridge and a reusable core. The company believes its technology is suitable for high-populous countries like China and India. The pump also includes Bluetooth connectivity for communication with smartphones and sending out text messages. TouchéMedical is also working on a patch pump for Parkinsons disease, but the market launch dates for both pumps are unclear.
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TouchéMedical's Cheap Patch Insulin Pump (VIDEO)
TouchéMedical, an Israeli firm, is developing a small, cheap, and accurate infusion pump that would be within the budgets of millions of diabetics and people with other diseases treated by drug pumps. The device has a disposable cartridge that is particularly cheap to manufacture, and a reusable core that contains the actual pump and the electronics to drive it. It includes Bluetooth connectivity to be able to interface it with a smartphone can even send out SMS messages to keep physicians and loved ones informed on how the drugs are being delivered.
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World's smallest, cheapest patch pump for diabetics
TouchéMedical, an Israeli company, is developing a low-cost and smarter patch pump for patients with diabetes and neurological disorders. The device aims to make continuous medication administration more accessible and affordable for patients worldwide. TouchéMedical has partnered with a manufacturer of disposable flow-control solutions to ensure high design standards and low production costs. The device uses a circular, rotating syringe that delivers a more accurate dosage, making it suitable for children as well. TouchéMedical has applied for a grant from the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research to commercialize its prototype pump. The company plans to first target the Parkinsons disease market and then expand to the diabetes market.
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