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System and method for verifying connection of correct fluid supply to an infusion pump

  • US 20060276936A1
  • Filed: 08/14/2006
  • Published: 12/07/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/14/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for verifying that a particular fluid supply is connected to a flow control device, wherein the flow control device acts on a fluid conduit coupled to the fluid supply to control movement of the fluid from the fluid supply through the conduit, the system comprising:

  • a pressure sensor coupled to the fluid conduit, the pressure sensor providing pressure signals representative of pressure in the fluid conduit; and

    a processor having a connection verification mode in which the processor is configured to monitor the pressure signals for a predetermined time period to detect an operator-induced pressure change and to provide a verification indication when the processor receives pressure signals indicative of an expected the operator-induced pressure change in the conduit to thereby verify that the particular fluid supply is connected to the flow control device.

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