Infusion Pump Methods, Systems and Apparatus
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1. A method for preventing a priming function where a user is connected to an infusion pump comprising:
- a pump processor receiving instruction to perform the priming function;
a pump processor confirming whether a male part and a female part are connected;
wherein the male part and female part are connected, alarming the user and preventing the priming function; and
wherein the male part and female part are not connected, allowing the priming function.
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Abstract
A system for priming an infusion pump is disclosed. The system includes a priming cap including a septum and configured to matably connect with a male part comprising a needle and attached to a length of tubing for fluid, wherein when matably connected with the male part, the priming cap occludes the tubing.
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1. A method for preventing a priming function where a user is connected to an infusion pump comprising:
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a pump processor receiving instruction to perform the priming function; a pump processor confirming whether a male part and a female part are connected; wherein the male part and female part are connected, alarming the user and preventing the priming function; and wherein the male part and female part are not connected, allowing the priming function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for preventing a load reservoir function of an infusion pump where a user is connected to an infusion pump comprising:
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a pump processor receiving instruction to perform the load reservoir function; a pump processor confirming whether a male part and a female part are connected; wherein the male part and female part are connected, alarming the user and preventing the load reservoir function; and wherein the male part and female part are not connected, allowing the load reservoir function. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for preventing a rewind function of an infusion pump where a user is connected to an infusion pump comprising:
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a pump processor receiving instruction to perform the load reservoir function; a pump processor confirming whether a male part and a female part are connected; wherein the male part and female part are connected, alarming the user and preventing the rewind function; and wherein the male part and female part are not connected, allowing the rewind function. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method for preventing the removal of a reservoir housing cap where a user is connected to an infusion pump comprising:
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a pump processor receiving a signal that the reservoir housing cap has been turned; a pump processor confirming whether a male part and a female part are connected; wherein the male part and female part are connected, alarming the user and preventing the user from removing the reservoir housing cap; and wherein the male part and female part are not connected, allowing the removal of the reservoir housing cap. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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