How can the Animas® 2020 insulin pump possibly outshine the MiniMed Paradigm®?

Simple.

By delivering innovations that advance pump therapy for patients.


Precision dosing. Secure delivery. Usability. Because an insulin pump is your lifeline, we’ve engineered the new Animas® 2020 pump to excel in these three critical areas. And outshine the MiniMed Paradigm insulin pump in the process.

Pump-to-Pump Comparison Highlights
Animas® 2020 MidMed Paradigm® 522/722
Features Animas® 2020 MiniMed Paradigm® 522/722¹ Advantage Animas
Precision Dosing Basal rate increment and adjustment 0.025 U/hr (lowest available) 0.05 U/hr Twice as many dosing
options for children and the
insulin sensitive
In-pump food database Customizable 500-item food database pre-loaded into the bolus calculator No Instant access to exact carbohydrate values for
precise bolusing
Bolus increment 0.05 0.1 More accurately matches
insulin to food intake
Secure Delivery Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection Built with shielding materials Vulnerable to high levels of ESD (e.g., heated office building on cold, low-humidity day)¹ Less risk of losing critical data
or settings
Waterproof Yes; 12 feet for up to 24 hours No; splash resistant Less risk of malfunction
from exposure to water
“Clear Pump” setting No Yes; erases all basal settings and history Less risk of accidental deletion
of critical data
Patient Usability Display Flat panel, high-contrast color screen Gray-scale; low contrast Outstanding readability
at multiple angles²
Screen size 992 sq. mm.³ 774 sq. mm.³ 28% larger screen to convey information easily
Menu navigation Minimizes scrolling
(7 lines of text visible at a time)		 Requires extensive scrolling
(3 lines of text visible at a time)		 Important information
accessible at a glance
Battery Operates with any lithium or AA alkaline battery; 5–7 week battery life* Operates with a new AAA battery only; 3-week battery life³ Two times the battery life
plus the option to use a
battery from another electronic
device if necessary
Infusion set Luer lock Proprietary Compatible with all infusion
sets; ability to choose the
most comfortable set
* With lithium battery only

The advantages continue.

Features Animas® 2020 MiniMed Paradigm® 522/722¹ Advantage Animas
Basal programs 4 programs 3 programs More options to fine-tune
insulin delivery to activity
Basal rates per program 12 48 Only 1% of pumpers use
more than 10 basal rates4
Carb ratios, ISF and blood glucose targets Up to 12 Up to 8 More options to individualize
and optimize dosing
Pump size and weight
(full reservoir)		 2 x 3 x .88 in., 3.1 oz 522: 2 x 3 x .8 in., 3.5 oz
722: 2 x 3 x .8 in., 3.8 oz.		 Lighter
Waterproof Yes No Does not need to be
disconnected for
swimming or bathing
Vacation loaner pump No fee* Subject to fee Peace of mind when I travel
Education Customized education spanning the pump, patient lifestyle, and diabetes education Training with a certified
product trainer		 Full-spectrum training,
above and beyond how to
use the device
* Charge applies for rush delivery
Download PDF version
  1. The MiniMed Paradigm® REAL-Time insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring system. Insulin pump user guide.
  2. Benefits of OLED. http://www.kodak.com.
  3. Diabetes Technology. http://www.diabetesnet.com/diabetes_technology/insulin_pump_models.php. Accessed May 18, 2007.
  4. Insulin pump statistics about adults and children with diabetes. http://insulin-pumpers.org/about.shtml. Accessed May 7, 2007.