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Syringe pump rapid occlusion detection system

US8900213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 7, 2012
Grant dateDec 2, 2014
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 24, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/52
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An apparatus and method for detecting an occlusion in a downstream fluid line of a medical pump in relation to increased pressure in the downstream fluid line between the beginning and the end of each interval of a series of intervals of operation of the pump even if one or more intervals between the first and last intervals does not reflect such an increase in pressure in the downstream fluid line.

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