Infusion pump system
US11273257B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/201
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Infusion pump system and associated methods The invention provides a fluid delivery system (1), comprising: an outlet tube (6); a pump (2) for pumping liquid along a fluid path (100) including the outlet tube; a closed sensing tube (104) branched from the fluid path which, in use, is filled with gas; and a sensor (108) configured to sense movement of a liquid front within the sensing tube and, responsive to sensing of said movement, determine that a partial or total occlusion has occurred within the outlet tube.
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