Operating an infusion pump system
US9539388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/8212
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device having a cap device that mates with a pump housing to retain a medicine cartridge therein. In addition to retaining the medicine cartridge in the pump housing, the cap device may perform a number of preparatory functions or safety functions. In addition or in the alternative, some embodiments of the pump device may include a drive system that advances a piston rod to dispense medicine to the patient in a safe and energy efficient manner.
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