Pattern recognition system and method for the detection of stuck fluid droplets in a fluid delivery line of an infusion system
US9114217B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An infusion system includes a pump, a fluid delivery line, a sensor, a processor, and a memory. The fluid delivery line is connected to the pump for delivering fluid. The sensor is connected to the fluid delivery line for emitting and receiving signals to detect whether there is air in the fluid delivery line. The processor is in electronic communication with the pump and the sensor. The memory is in electronic communication with the processor. The memory includes programming code for execution by the processor. The programming code is configured to analyze the signals to determine if a stuck fluid droplet is stuck within the fluid delivery line at a location of the sensor.
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