TABLE 1.
Overview of InPen, ESYSTA, Pendiq, and YpsoMate SmartPilot Smart Insulin Pens
| InPen | ESYSTA | Pendiq | YpsoMate SmartPilot | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | Companion Medical | Emperra | Pendiq | YpsoMed |
| Country of origin | United States | Germany | Germany | Switzerland |
| FDA approval | 2016 | No | No | No |
| U.S. availability | Yes | No | No | No |
| Cost | $665 | $220 (€192)* | $193 (€169)* | Unable to verify |
| Insulin compatibilities | Lispro/aspart 3-mL cartridges | Lispro/aspart/glulisine 3-mL cartridges | Lispro/aspart 3-mL cartridges | Prefilled insulin |
| App service | Apple, Android | Apple, Android | Apple, Android | Unable to verify |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | No | No | Yes | No |
| Features | • Lasts 1 year • Temperature sensor • Dose calculator • Reminders for patient • Prescription needed |
• Cloud database accessible to providers • Replaceable batteries (last for up to 1 year) • Memory capacity for 1,000 data records |
• Memory for recording last 1,000 injections (date, time, quantity) • Alarms if low battery, needle blockage, or low insulin • Rechargeable battery |
• Tracks injection time and sequence of handling (pressing against skin, triggering the injection, positioning the injector, end of injection) |
*
Currency conversions conducted on 29 January 2019.