Flow control system and restrictor for use therein
US4372304A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 1980 |
| Grant date | Feb 8, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/7761
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The rate and total quantity of a fluid being delivered intravenously to a patient are accurately controlled by a restrictor which operates under the supervision of a microprocessor. The microprocessor provides control signals to a stepping motor which, through appropriate gearing, causes movement of a plunger so as to increase or decrease the compression of a plastic tube of an IV set which is captured in a disposable adapter mounted in registration with the plunger.
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