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Devices, systems and methods for patient infusion

  • US 6,740,059 B2
  • Filed: 08/31/2001
  • Issued: 05/25/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/08/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A device for delivering fluid to a patient, comprising:

  • an exit port assembly including a transcutaneous patient access tool having a sharp tip;

    a dispenser for causing fluid from a reservoir to flow to the exit port assembly;

    a local processor connected to the dispenser and programmed to cause a flow of fluid to the exit port assembly based on flow instructions;

    a wireless receiver connected to the local processor for receiving flow instructions from a separate, remote control device and delivering the flow instructions to the local processor; and

    a housing containing the exit port assembly, the dispenser, the local processor, and the wireless receiver;

    wherein the housing is free of user input components for providing flow instructions to the local processor, and wherein the transcutaneous patient access tool extends from the housing and has sufficient stiffness such that, upon placement of the housing on a patient'"'"'s skin and deployment of the transcutaneous patient access tool, the sharp tip of the patient access tool penetrates the patient'"'"'s skin.

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