Automated intravenous fluid container delivery device and system
First Claim
1. A system for delivering and using fluid containers, comprising:
- a transport device;
at least one drive mechanism coupled to the transport device and configured to move the transport device, the drive mechanism configured to execute instructions from a controller;
a fluid container comprising an information element; and
a delivery mechanism configured to fluidically couple the fluid container to a docking station of a fluid delivery device, wherein the fluid container is enclosed in a housing, the housing comprising;
a top portion and a bottom portion, each comprising an interior surface to define a concavity to fit the fluid container;
a latch associated with the top portion and configured to selectively engage the bottom portion to maintain the housing in a closed position; and
a mechanism for expelling fluid from the fluid container when a reader in the docking station verifies the information element in the fluid container.
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Abstract
An IV product transport device is configured to transport an IV product from one location to another in automated fashion. The transport device may comprise a chassis with one or more ports for IV products. A drive mechanism is configured to move the transport device. In one embodiment, the transport device includes a controller. Information may be provided to the controller about an IV product, such as its intended destination or use. The controller may also exchange information with a delivery device, such as an infusion pump, to verify that the IV product is delivered to the proper destination. The transport device may include a delivery mechanism for off-loading an IV product. The transport device may deliver IV products of various configurations, including one in which the product comprises a flexible bag and a container housing for supporting and protecting the fluid bag.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for delivering and using fluid containers, comprising:
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a transport device; at least one drive mechanism coupled to the transport device and configured to move the transport device, the drive mechanism configured to execute instructions from a controller; a fluid container comprising an information element; and a delivery mechanism configured to fluidically couple the fluid container to a docking station of a fluid delivery device, wherein the fluid container is enclosed in a housing, the housing comprising; a top portion and a bottom portion, each comprising an interior surface to define a concavity to fit the fluid container; a latch associated with the top portion and configured to selectively engage the bottom portion to maintain the housing in a closed position; and a mechanism for expelling fluid from the fluid container when a reader in the docking station verifies the information element in the fluid container. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method comprising the steps of:
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loading a fluid container on a transport device at a loading location, the fluid container enclosed in a housing comprising an information element associated with the fluid container; transporting the fluid container based on delivery instructions received by a drive mechanism in the transport device from the loading location to a docking port in a fluid delivery device, the docking port including a reader; fluidically coupling the fluid container with the fluid delivery device; verifying the information element with the reader in the docking port; and transferring a fluid from the fluid container to the fluid delivery device when the reader in the docking port verifies the information element associated with the fluid container. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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