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Powerhead of a Power Injection System

  • US 20080114302A1
  • Filed: 01/14/2008
  • Published: 05/15/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/13/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A powerhead of a contrast media injector system, the powerhead comprising:

  • a housing;

    a first syringe ram movable within said housing, said first syringe ram configured to engage a plunger of a first syringe;

    a second syringe ram movable within said housing, said second syringe ram configured to engage a plunger a second syringe;

    a drive mechanism within said housing, said drive mechanism configured to move said first syringe ram and said second syringe ram;

    a syringe accessory for association with the first syringe and the second syringe, said syringe accessory including electrical components configured for interacting with the first and second syringes and a connector for connecting said electrical components to said powerhead; and

    circuitry within said housing for controlling said drive mechanism in a programmed manner to effect an injection into a patient, said circuitry including at least a first connector and a second connector each configured for connecting to said syringe accessory, and said circuitry including circuitry configured to distinguish whether said syringe accessory connected to one of said first or second connectors is associated with the first syringe or the second syringe.

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