March 9, 2012

Abbott InstaLinx FDA Approved

Abbott received FDA approval for their FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System.* It is a meter using their FreeStyle band test strips and with touch screen is also an automated logbook with software to analyze and trend data.

Here is what they said in the press release:

March 08, 2012
Alameda, California — Abbott (NYSE: ABT) today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for the FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System,[*] the first from Abbott to include a touch-screen interface, automated logbook and several personalization features designed to improve the diabetes management experience for patients. This unique device is also equipped with built-in FreeStyle Auto-Assist software that enables patients to track progress, analyze trends and easily display data for their health care providers. The FreeStyle InsuLinx System will be available to U.S. consumers within the coming months.
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), approximately 25.8 million people in the United States have diabetes,[**] and of those, many require insulin to manage their condition. The FreeStyle InsuLinx System is the newest addition to Abbott’s portfolio of glucose monitoring systems and is designed to use FreeStyle technology to help insulin-using patients monitor their blood glucose levels to allow them to more effectively manage their condition. Specifically, the FreeStyle InsuLinx System offers:
  • Touch screen designed for ease of use
  • Automated logbook that assists with tracking logged insulin doses and blood glucose levels
  • Personalization features, including the ability to upload weekly messages, pre-and post-meal markers and a personal photograph to the home screen
  • FreeStyle Auto-Assist software that can be uploaded to a computer via USB connectivity and is designed to help people with diabetes, health care teams and caregivers manage diabetes with reports, reminders and messages



*FreeStyle and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. in various jurisdictions.
** American Diabetes Association: http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/diabetes-statistics/

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