Fluid line occlusion detection system and methods
US10022495B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 17, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/52
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The systems, methods and articles described herein are directed to at least one pressure sensor along a downstream fluid line which senses fluid pressure and assists an occlusion detection feature in determining the presence of occlusions in the downstream fluid line. In addition, the system can dynamically adapt the occlusion detection feature based on a delivery of fluid, such as a bolus, in order to prevent the system from creating a false alarm regarding an occlusion of the downstream fluid line.
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