Access disconnection system and methods
US7138088B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 10, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/49
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatuses, devices, systems and methods for detecting access disconnection are provided. The present invention includes electrical contacts in fluid and electrical communication with a fluid passing between a patient and a medical system during therapy. In this regard, the present invention can use a direct-contact measurement to detect access disconnection, such as dislodgment of an access device from the patient through which fluid can flow during therapy including, for example, medication delivery, dialysis therapy and the like.
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