Artificial Pancreas Comes to Market

MiniMed 670G is a new wearable device that uses A.I. to measure glucose levels and deliver precise amounts of insulin.

May 4, 2017

MiniMed 670G System / Image: Medtronic

A May 2^nd USA Today article contained good news for the 30 million Americans affected by diabetes. A new artificial pancreas is here to replace lancets, test strips and syringes. The MiniMed 670G is a closed loop hybrid system from Medtronic that continually self-adjusts to manage sugar levels based on the activity of its wearer, similar to how a Nest thermostat manages the climate in your home.

The device is only intended for type 1 diabetics whose pancreases produce little or no insulin. The device features a color screen that’s readable day or night, and it’s waterproof so it can be worn during underwater activities like swimming or snorkeling. The device was approved by the FDA in September of 2016, and is available now.

Medtronic

List: Digitalization Companies From PACK EXPO

Your Next FDA Inspection

Sustainable Healthcare & Medical Device Packaging Suppliers List

Some 75% majority of Americans struggle to take their medications as directed, according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

New Packaging Breakthrough Reduces Medication Nonadherence

PackMyMeds organizes multiple medications into clearly labeled pouches by day, date, and time.

Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Through the Line: Addressing Medication Adherence

Every element of the package design, including the distinctive ampersand, was intentionally crafted to resonate with shoppers.

McKesson’s New Consumer-Focused OTC Brand Includes an Aluminum Packaging Line

Medidex, an AI-powered medical chatbot platform, analyzed every pharmaceutical recall from 2012 through 2024, looking at both how often companies recalled products and how dangerous those recalls were.

Study Reveals the U.S. Pharmaceutical Firms with the Most FDA Recalls

Through the Line: At-home Test Kits

Break out of the ordinary: see what’s new in life sciences packaging

<strong>At PACK EXPO Las Vegas, you’ll see machinery in action and new tech from 2,300 suppliers, collaborate with experts and explore transformative solutions. Join us in September to experience a breakthrough for life sciences products.</strong>

Medical Device Innovations Report

Cutting-edge packaging technologies are transforming the medical device sector in PMMI’s “Innovation in Medical Device” report, featuring advanced materials, smart solutions, and evolving regulations. Editors share insights from nearly 300 PACK EXPO booth visits—each product deemed new and truly innovative—alongside video demonstrations of the equipment and materials on display.

Learn More