Cambridge Sensors microdot
Device Name:
microdot
Manufacturer:
Distributer: Cambridge Sensors Ltd., Units 9-10 Cardinal Park, Cardinal Way, Godmanchester, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 2XG, UNITED KINGDOM.
Other: Cambridge Sensors USA LLC, 23866 W. Industrial Drive North, Plainfield, IL 60585, UNITED STATES.
Measuring functions:
Blood glucose
Primary Client Use:
Intended for self-measurement and home use
Measurement Site:
Finger
Measurement Occurrence:
Single measurements only
Availability:
Discontinued but still available
Description:
The Cambridge Sensors microdot is an automatic blood glucose meter. Its blood glucose measurement technology has been proven to be accurate, with a 1-star Medaval rating. Blood glucose measurements are taken from the finger. It is intended for self-measurement and home use. This device has been discontinued by the manufacturer but may be available through certain outlets.
Assessment:
The technology used in the Cambridge Sensors microdot, to measure blood glucose, has passed in a clinical validation study, in a general population, according to a recognised standard protocol, as published in a peer-reviewed publication.
Recommendations:
| Accuracy Assessment | Recommendation | Basis | |
| BG | Medaval | ★ Recommendation | Older clinical validation; recent protocol |
| BG | Institute of Health Economics (CA) | General use | No evidence provided |
| BG | MDR Criteria | Self-measurement | Published evidence |
Validation Publications:
Freckmann G, Schmid C, Baumstark A, Pleus S, Link M, Haug C. System accuracy evaluation of 43 blood glucose monitoring systems for self-monitoring of blood glucose according to DIN EN ISO 15197. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2012 Sep 1;6(5):1060-75. PMID: 23063032. Available from: PMC3570840.
15197:2003 - Pass General population
15197:2013 - Pass General population