The Medipacs novel polymer technology enables drug infusion pumps that are wearable, programmable and disposable to allow for greater accuracy, patient comfort and convenience at a lower cost.

The Medipacs proprietary polymer acts as a motor as it precisely expands, gradually displacing the drug out of a reservoir contained in a device smaller than a cell phone. The expansion of the polymer is controlled chemically or electrically with high precision allowing for accurate drug delivery.

The polymer yields the lowest possible cost for a precision pump mechanism because it replaces motors and mechanical drive systems found in current devices. The Medipacs polymer-based system is therefore simple and easy to assemble. It is also silent, light weight and suitable for both in-patient and out-patient applications.

Medipacs has secured its first patent and has 7 additional US and 28 international patent applications pending covering the polymer material, the device and components and methods of use. Medipacs has also applied for several trademarks.

The company’s innovative technologies have been recognized with several honors including:

• Innovator of the Year - Start-Up Company, Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, 2006
• Medical Device or Instrumentation Company of the Year, Arizona BioIndustry Association 2007
• Innovation Award of Excellence 2009, Association of University Research Parks