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Apparatus for monitoring and/or controlling a medical device

US6135949A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 1998
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3561
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A medical apparatus is provided with a programmable medical device disposed at a first room location and a remote monitor and/or controller disposed at a second room location. The programmable medical device is used to administer a medical treatment to a patient, and the remote monitor/controller may be used to monitor the operation of the medical device, control the operation of the medical device, and/or to transfer data from the medical device to the remote monitor/controller. The apparatus may allow voice communication between the remote monitor/controller and the patient who is receiving treatment via the medical device while the medical device is being monitored and/or controlled from the remote location. The remote monitor/controller may also include means for determining the type of medical device to which it is connected.

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