Dual source intravenous administration set having an intravenous pump
US5032112A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 22, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2206/22
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides an intravenous administration set 10 having a primary container 22 and a secondary container 24, each containing fluid, and a pump 20. The primary container 22 and secondary container 24 are joined into a single flow path by a Y-site 50. A check valve 42 is provided between the primary container 22 and the Y-site 50. A fluid capacitor 60 is provided on the single flow path between the Y-site 50 and the pump 20 to repenish displaced fluid in the pump 20.
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