Apparatus and method for preventing free flow in an infusion line
US6979311B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 5, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87917
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for preventing free flow through an infusion set utilizes an occluder disposed within the infusion set to selectively prevent flow therethrough. The occluder may be responsive to a pressure differential within the infusion set or may respond to compression of the infusion set. When a pair of occluders are used in sequence, an in-line pump may be formed.
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