Fluid transfer devices and methods of use
First Claim
1. A fluid transfer module for use with an electronically controlled fluid dispensing system for the transfer of medical fluids between or among different medical fluid containers, the fluid transfer module comprising:
- a three-way connector comprising;
a first interface configured to be connected in fluid communication with a fluid source container,a second interface configured to be connected in fluid communication with a fluid target container, andan intermediate interface configured to be in fluid communication with a syringe pump that is configured to transfer fluid through the three-way connector; and
a fluid switch having a first configuration configured to open a first fluid pathway between the fluid source container and the intermediate interface, the fluid switch having a second configuration configured to close the first fluid pathway between the fluid source container and the intermediate interface and to open a second fluid pathway between the intermediate interface and the second interface, wherein the fluid switch is configured to interact with an actuator of the electronically controlled fluid dispensing system that is configured to move the fluid switch between the first configuration and the second configuration,wherein the fluid transfer module is configured to be removeably attachable by a user to the electronically controlled fluid dispensing system such that, when the fluid transfer module is connected to the electronically controlled fluid dispensing system, a camera on the electronically controlled fluid dispensing system can capture an image of at least a portion of the fluid transfer module, andwherein the fluid transfer module is configured to substantially prevent fluid within the fluid transfer module from escaping upon disconnection of the fluid transfer module from the fluid source container and the fluid target container.
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Abstract
Fluid transfer systems are disclosed that can be configured to transfer precise amounts of fluid from a source container to a target container. The fluid transfer system can have multiple fluid transfer stations for transferring fluids into multiple target containers or for combining different types of fluids into a single target container to form a mixture. The fluid transfer system can include a pump and a destination sensor, such as a weight sensor. The fluid transfer system can be configured to flush remaining fluid out of a connector to reduce waste, using air or a flushing fluid.
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23 Claims
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1. A fluid transfer module for use with an electronically controlled fluid dispensing system for the transfer of medical fluids between or among different medical fluid containers, the fluid transfer module comprising:
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a three-way connector comprising; a first interface configured to be connected in fluid communication with a fluid source container, a second interface configured to be connected in fluid communication with a fluid target container, and an intermediate interface configured to be in fluid communication with a syringe pump that is configured to transfer fluid through the three-way connector; and a fluid switch having a first configuration configured to open a first fluid pathway between the fluid source container and the intermediate interface, the fluid switch having a second configuration configured to close the first fluid pathway between the fluid source container and the intermediate interface and to open a second fluid pathway between the intermediate interface and the second interface, wherein the fluid switch is configured to interact with an actuator of the electronically controlled fluid dispensing system that is configured to move the fluid switch between the first configuration and the second configuration, wherein the fluid transfer module is configured to be removeably attachable by a user to the electronically controlled fluid dispensing system such that, when the fluid transfer module is connected to the electronically controlled fluid dispensing system, a camera on the electronically controlled fluid dispensing system can capture an image of at least a portion of the fluid transfer module, and wherein the fluid transfer module is configured to substantially prevent fluid within the fluid transfer module from escaping upon disconnection of the fluid transfer module from the fluid source container and the fluid target container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method of enabling the transfer of fluid using a medical fluid transfer system, the method comprising:
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providing a fluid transfer module comprising; a three-way connector comprising; a first interface configured to be connected in fluid communication with a fluid source container, a second interface configured to be connected in fluid communication with a fluid target container, and an intermediate interface configured to be in fluid communication with a syringe pump that is configured to transfer fluid through the three-way connector; and a fluid switch having a first configuration configured to open a first fluid pathway between the fluid source container and the intermediate interface, the fluid switch having a second configuration configured to close the first fluid pathway between the fluid source container and the intermediate interface and to open a second fluid pathway between the intermediate interface and the second interface, wherein the fluid switch is configured to interact with an actuator of the medical fluid transfer system that is configured to move the fluid switch between the first configuration and the second configuration, wherein the fluid transfer module is configured to be removeably attachable by a user to the medical fluid transfer system such that, when the fluid transfer module is connected to the medical fluid transfer system, a camera on the medical fluid transfer system can capture an image of at least a portion of the fluid transfer module, and wherein the fluid transfer module is configured to substantially prevent fluid within the fluid transfer module from escaping upon disconnection of the fluid transfer module from the fluid source container and the fluid target container. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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