iCan i6 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM)

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The iCan i6 is a real time continuous glucose monitor that reads your glucose every 3 minutes for up to 15 days on a single sensor, no finger pricks required after setup. Factory calibrated, all in one applicator, and built on Sinocare's third generation direct electron transfer sensor technology.

How it works

A small sensor filament sits just under the skin on the abdomen or arm. It measures glucose in the interstitial fluid and sends a reading to your phone or the standalone iCan view reader every 3 minutes over Bluetooth. No calibration finger pricks are needed, the sensor is factory calibrated before it leaves the line.

Key specifications

• Suitable age: 2 years and up
• Monitoring time: 15 days per sensor
• Monitoring site: abdomen (age 2 and up) or back of the upper arm (age 13 and up)
• Test range: 2 to 25 mmol/L
• Transfer method: real time Bluetooth, every 3 minutes
• Calibration: factory calibrated, no finger prick calibration needed
• Sensor shelf life: 15 months from manufacture
• Warm up time: 2 hours (120 minutes) after insertion
• Overall accuracy (MARD): 8.71%
• Water resistance: IP28, resistant to 2 metres for up to 2 hours
• Sensor weight: approximately 2g
• Sensor dimensions: 23mm x 3.95mm
• Data receiving device: mobile app or the standalone iCan view reader

Accuracy

The i6 uses a third generation glucose dehydrogenase (GDH) sensor with direct electron transfer. Sinocare's clinical data across 1,668 matched pairs shows an overall MARD of 8.71%, with 93.65% of readings falling within 20% of reference lab values. Results by site: 8.71% MARD on adult abdomen, 9.4% on adult arm, 8.89% on paediatric abdomen (ages 2 to 17), and 8.6% on paediatric arm (ages 13 to 17).

The sensor has also been independently tested for resistance to interference from common everyday substances, such as vitamin C, which can affect readings on some older sensor designs.

Wearing the sensor

The i6 uses an all in one applicator, there's no separate loading step. Remove the cap, press the applicator against the chosen site, and the sensor inserts and adheres in one motion. Warm up is 2 hours. An additional reinforcement patch can be applied around the edge for extra hold, useful for active wear, sport, or hot weather.

Data and sharing

Glucose data streams to a smartphone app in real time, with alerts, trend graphs, and event logging. For anyone who prefers not to rely on a phone, the iCan view reader receives the same real time data over Bluetooth and can also sync to family members or carers so they can follow readings from another location.

Who it suits

The i6 is approved for use from age 2, making it suitable for children as well as adults. Children aged 2 to 12 wear the sensor on the abdomen; from age 13 the back of the upper arm can also be used. Because it needs no finger prick calibration, it suits anyone who wants a lower maintenance monitoring routine.

Important information

This is a medical device that measures glucose. It does not treat any condition. Glucose targets and monitoring frequency should be set with your doctor or credentialled diabetes educator. If a reading doesn't match how you feel, confirm it with a finger prick test.

CGM readings measure interstitial fluid rather than blood, so there is a short lag between a change in blood glucose and the sensor picking it up. This is normal for all CGM technology.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use. TGA approved for supply in Australia, ARTG 515190. Supplied by Vectr Medical, supported by NATA certified biomedical engineers.