Security infusion pump with bar code reader

• US 6,519,569 B1
• Filed: 12/01/1999
• Issued: 02/11/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 12/01/1999
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: B Braun Medical Incorporated (B. Braun Holding GmbH & Co. KG)
• Original Assignee: B Braun Medical Incorporated (B. Braun Holding GmbH & Co. KG)
• Inventors: Zakrewski, Michael J., Stavely, Roberta, Ray, Charlotte, White, Gale, Hill, Roger, Kummerlen, Ruth
• Primary Examiner(s): Hayes, Michael J.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Thanh, LoAn H.
• Application Number:
  US09/452,488
• Time in Patent Office: 1,168 Days
• Field of Search: 604/48, 604/151, 604/181, 604/186, 604/187, 604/189, 700/235, 700/213, 700/214, 700/215, 700/216-224, 700/225-229, 700/237, 705/2-4, 235/1.R, 235/375, 235/462.01, 235/462.15
• US Class Current: 705/3
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/50 with microprocessors or computers
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/6072 Bar codes
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/142 Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14224 Diaphragm type
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14228 with linear peristaltic action, i.e. comprising at least three pressurising members or a helical member
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 5/14232 Roller pumps
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/65 stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/17 delivered via infusion or injection
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/20 for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms

Abstract

A medical infusion pump with a bar code reader having simplified and enhanced security features. The infusion pump with bar code reader is comprised of an infusion pump with a housing, a control display screen and control software for operating the infusion pump according to input infusion data. A bar code reader is contained in the infusion pump housing and operatively attached to communicate scanned bar code infusion data to the pump display screen and to the control software. At least one initialization button for starting execution of a bar code scanning program is operatively connected through circuitry in the pump, the program activating the bar code reader to scan for an authorized user code, for an authorized user ID code, for a patient ID code, and for infusion data compatible for operating the infusion pump. A confirmation program and confirmation buttons manually operable by the authorized user. Acceptable scanning of authorization code, authorized user ID code, patient ID code and infusion data must be manually confirmed by the authorized user prior to activating the pump to infuse fluids according to the infusion data.

Claims

1. What is claimed is a medical infusion pump bar code reading system having simplified and enhanced security features comprising:

a) an infusion pump with a housing, a control display screen and control software for operating the infusion pump according to input infusion data;

b) a bar code reader contained in said infusion pump housing and operatively attached to communicate scanned bar code infusion data to said control display screen and to said control software;

c) a bar code scanning program operatively connected through circuitry in said pump, said program activating said bar code reader to scan for an authorized user code, and for an authorized user ID code from a user'"'"'s badge, for a patient ID code from a patient'"'"'s badge, and for infusion data including a patient ID code from a medicinal fluid container label, said infusion data for operating said infusion pump; and

d) a confirmation program requiring acceptable scanning of an authorization code and an authorized user ID code and for comparing a scanned patient ID from a patient badge to a patient ID from a medicinal fluid container label to confirm a match before operating the infusion pump according to said infusion data; and

e) a program for displaying said infusion data and further requiring manual keypad confirmation of required pump operating infusion data by the authorized user prior to activating said pump to infuse fluids according to said scanned infusion data.