Feeding set adaptor
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1. A feeding set adaptor comprising:
- a first connector configured for attachment to an inflow line of an infusion set and a central pump engaging portion of an infusion set;
a second connector configured for attachment to an outflow line of an infusion set and a central pump engaging portion of an infusion set, the second connector being connected to the first connector independent of the central pump engaging portion of the infusion set; and
an anti-freeflow mechanism disposed in communications with the one of the first connector and the second connector.
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Abstract
A feeding set adaptor and related system for delivering solutions utilize a feeding set adaptor which engages a pump engaging portion of an infusion set and the feeding set adaptor structure to provide monitoring portions for detecting pressures within the infusion set, a sample cell for determining the presence of air within an infusion set, and an anti-freeflow device for selectively preventing freeflow through the infusion set. The feeding set adaptor is configured for mounting on an infusion pump which moves solution through the infusion set for delivery to a patient.
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108 Claims
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1. A feeding set adaptor comprising:
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a first connector configured for attachment to an inflow line of an infusion set and a central pump engaging portion of an infusion set;
a second connector configured for attachment to an outflow line of an infusion set and a central pump engaging portion of an infusion set, the second connector being connected to the first connector independent of the central pump engaging portion of the infusion set; and
an anti-freeflow mechanism disposed in communications with the one of the first connector and the second connector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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8. A feeding set adaptor comprising:
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a first connector configured for attachment to an inflow line of an infusion set and a central pump engaging portion of an infusion set;
a second connector configured for attachment to an outflow line of an infusion set; and
an anti-freeflow mechanism disposed in communications with the one of the first connector and the second connector, wherein the anti-freeflow mechanism is configured for disposition in the tubing of an infusion set. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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27. A feeding set adaptor comprising:
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a first connector configured for attachment to an inflow line of an infusion set and a central pump engaging portion of an infusion set;
a second connector configured for attachment to an outflow line of an infusion set;
an anti-freeflow mechanism disposed in communications with the one of the first connector and the second connector; and
further comprising a sample cell formed as part of the adaptor. - View Dependent Claims (28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
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- 41. A feeding set adaptor configured for mounting on an infusion pump, the feeding set adaptor comprising a connector for connecting an inflow tube and a pump engaging tube of an infusion device, and a sample cell configured for optically detecting air bubbles within the sample cell.
- 74. A feeding set adaptor for use with an infusion set, the feeding set adaptor having at least two tube engagement members configured for receiving and engaging a pump engaging portion of an infusion set, at least one of the at least two tube engagement members being configured for engaging an upstream portion of the pump engaging portion and at least one of the at least two tube engagement members being configured for engaging a downstream portion of the pump engaging portion.
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95. A method for forming an infusion set, the method comprising;
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selecting a feeding set adaptor having a first connector and a second connector formed integrally together;
attaching an infusion set inflow line to the first connector;
attaching an infusion set outflow line to the second connector; and
attaching a pump engaging portion of an infusion set to the first and second connectors so that the inflow line, the pump engaging portion and the outflow line are in fluid communication with one another. - View Dependent Claims (96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104)
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105. A method for monitoring pressure in an infusion set, the method comprising:
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selecting a feeding set adaptor having a pump engaging portion of an infusion set disposed thereon and defining a monitoring portion; and
disposing the monitoring portion in an optical sensor to detect pressure changes in the monitoring portion by changes in the diameter of the monitoring portion.
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106. A method for preventing freeflow in an infusion set, the method comprising:
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selecting a feeding set adaptor having a pump engaging portion of an infusion set disposed thereon and defining a monitoring portion and an anti-freeflow mechanism configured to selectively stop fluid flow through the infusion set; and
disposing the anti-freeflow mechanism in the infusion set to selectively preclude fluid flow therethrough.
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107. A method for detecting air bubbles passing through an infusion set, the method comprising;
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selecting a feeding set adaptor having a sample cell formed thereon and having a pump engaging portion attached thereto;
passing solution through the sample cell; and
disposing the sample cell in an optical signal such that light is refracted differently when air is present in the sample cell than when solution is present in the sample cell to thereby determine the presence of air. - View Dependent Claims (108)
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