Needle dislodgement detection
US7147615B2 · kind B2 · utility
46Cited by
132References
29Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/18
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for detecting dislodgement of a needle inserted into a patient includes a sensor for detecting wetness due to blood and a sensor holder to secure the sensor to the patient such that the sensor detects wetness due to blood loss from the patient upon dislodgement of the needle. Methods and apparatuses for detecting, monitoring and/or controlling blood loss from a patient due to needle dislodgement are also provided.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.