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FreeStyle Aviator Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring System
Background
The Abbott Freestyle Aviator is a blood glucose monitor and insulin infusion pump. Blood glucose monitors are used to determine blood sugar with a test strip. These can be used to confirm high or low blood glucose levels, allowing the user to take appropriate action. They are especially helpful to those with diabetes as they monitor their blood glucose levels closely. The first blood glucose test strip was created in 1965, allowing the measure of blood glucose only in physicians' offices. The first instance of an at-home glucose monitor happened in 1980 when the Dextrometer was launched.
The Abbott Freestyle Aviator is available for home use through prescription. It is a handheld, portable electronic device.
The Abbott Freestyle Aviator features a radio frequency transceiver, allowing the user to operate the device through the Aviator Companion. The Aviator Companion includes one CPU that acts as a user interface and another CPU that performs blood glucose measurements and RF link communications.
Today, the average price is around $158 with a prescription. It is possible for the device to be covered by insurance.
History of blood glucose monitoring source: National Library of Medicine
Identification
The Abbott Freestyle Aviator features two separate devices: an insulin infusion pump (Aviator Pump) and a wireless remote controller (Aviator Companion). The FreeStyle logo is featured at the top of each device.
The Aviator Companion includes a screen, test strip port, USB port, backlight button, ON and OFF button, enter button, and a back button.
The Aviator Pump includes a reservoir cap, battery cap and compartment, screen, scroll pad, backlight, ON and OFF button, and a back button.
Technical Specifications
Aviator Companion
- Battery: lithium internal batteries (charged with provided USB cable)
- Battery Life: approximately 4 weeks
- Communication: radio-frequency bidirectional communication to the pump
- Action Time: 2-8 hour intervals
Aviator Pump
- Battery: Duracell MN2400 or Energizer E92 AAA alkaline primary battery (non-rechargeable)
- Battery Life: approximately 4 weeks
- Communication: radio-frequency bidirectional communication to the companion
- Graphical Output Glucose Range Limitations: 20-500 mg/dL (1.1-27.8 mmol/L)
Sources: Abbott Freestyle Aviator User Manual
