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Injector system for encoding and sensing of syringe information

US8439876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2009
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 20, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/6063
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Injector systems including a syringe for use with a powered injector having a drive membre to inject a fluid into a patient having a first indicator positioned on the syringe at a predetermined position are described. The position of the first indicator may be associated with information about the syringe configuration. The first indicator can, for example, be positioned on a rear surface of an attachment flange of the syringe. The injector system includes sensors each having on and off states, and a shutter mechanism configured to place sensors in the on or off states. The state of each of the sensors provides a digital code corresponding to information on the syringe configuration.

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