Primetech iPRECIO - Implantable Micro Infusion Pump
Combination of Refillable and Programmable makes iPRECIO® an extremely flexible and versatile infusion pump.
iPRECIO® infusion pumps which are implantable, programmable and refillable will provide benefits of syringe pumps and other implantable pumps combined in one unit. In combination with this gold standard of telemetry, sophisticated implantable infusion pumps will lead to ever more sensitive and powerful means of detecting drug induced therapeutic and/or adverse effects.
Implantable
The pump can be completely implanted in small laboratory animals subcutaneously. Thus, the animal moves freely without any restrain (i.e. tethering) during drug infusion. Additionally, infection risk is reduced, and the animal is likely to be significantly less stressed than in a tethered infusion model.
Refillable
You can replenish any medical fluid in the pump via percutaneous access to the pump refill septum and reservoir after implantation of the pump. So, long-term drug infusion can continue until the installed battery life has run out. The reservoir is elastic and configured in such a geometry as to allow gentle palpation to confirm an approximate level of fluid in the reservoir.
Programmable
Using the easy to use menu driven iPRECIO software, header information along with infusion protocol details are entered and ultimately downloaded to the pump's flash memory. Start Time, End Time, Flow-rate (1.0µl/hour to 30.0µl/hour), Constant and Variable infusion mode are programmable. Both Constant and Variable infusion options have Instant or Recovery Mode Infusion settings.
In Variable infusion mode, 10 flow-rate steps are user programmable. Further sophistication may be obtained by using iPRECIO's Repeat Mode where the 10 steps are programmed within one or several repeat cycle loops (5 loops maximum). Each loop may be repeated 2-250 times.*
The programmable feature will make iPRECIO pumps indispensable for applications where accurate flow infusion, recovery/washout periods, constant/variable dose or complex circadian infusion studies are necessary.
*subject to battery life
Data Communication (IR)
IR communications are used for loading the infusion program and activating the pump. It is made directly without removal from the blister pack. Therefore sterility is maintained until the pump is taken to the sterile surgical suite for filling/activation and implantation.
Unique S/N ID with factory calibration data
Each pump's unique ID and calibration factor is read from each pump during the programming phase.
GLP Compliance
For GLP compliance, accuracy of flow infusion can be validated.
In addition, the iPRECIO can be user calibrated.
User log-in and password control options are available to the study director to restrict access to iPRECIO Management Software.
Long battery Life
The battery life is up to 6 months at a flow rate of 1.0μL/hr continuously.
You can confirm the estimated battery life on the PC Screen when you set the infusion protocol with the iPRECIO Management Software.
Flow Rate
|
Infusion Time
|
Total Volume
|
Time (h)
|
days (approx)
|
| 30.0μL/hr |
196 hr |
1 week |
5.8 ml |
| 19.0μL/hr |
307 hr |
1.8 weeks |
5.8 ml |
| 8.5μL/hr |
669 hr |
1 Month |
5.6 ml |
| 1.0μL/hr |
4,328 hr |
6 Months |
4.3 ml |
Precision
The technology driving the infusion is a patented "Rotary Finger" method. This method is a unique form of peristalsis.
The precise "micro-stick" pushes a rubber tube in the pump in a uniform and sequential manner.
The accuracy of iPRECIO is +/-5%.
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Specifications
Micro Infusion Pump iPRECIO®
| Infusion Method |
Rotary Finger Method (patented peristalsis) |
| Reservoir |
900μL Built-in Elastic Reservoir
(Medical Grade SIBS)
|
Tubing
Inner Tubing :
Outer Tubing : |
Medical Grade SEBS
Medical Grade SEBS
|
Activation Method
Data Communication
|
IR Communication |
| Range of Flow Rate |
1.0μL/hr - 30.0μL/hr (Resolution : 0.1μL) |
| Accuracy |
< ± 5 % (under 0 – 80cm H2O pressure) |
| Battery Life |
6 Months at 1.0μL/hr - 1 week at 30.0μL/hr |
| Size / Weight |
38.7 (L) X 19.2 (W) X 9.7 (H) mm / 7.9g |
| Type of Usage |
Disposable |
| Package |
Sterilized blister package (5pcs/box) |
If you would like to try iPRECIO pumps for yourself, you can purchase some pumps and we'll loan you a management system whilst you evaluate the system.