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The Medtronic MiniMed 2007C Implantable Insulin Pump System
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Side port catheter
The Side Port Catheter (catheter) is a soft plastic tube, made of polyethyl-
ene-lined silicone rubber. The Catheter delivers insulin from the Pump
into your peritoneal cavity. Intraperitoneal insulin is rapidly absorbed by
your body and is used to regulate your blood sugar. Your doctor can use
the Catheters radio-opaque stripe to help locate it on an X-ray.
The Catheter has a subcutaneous part and an intraperitoneal part as shown
in the following figure.
Figure 3: Side Port Catheter
Intraperitoneal Part
Subcutaneous Part