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Automated drug preparation apparatus including a bluetooth communications network

  • US 7,814,731 B2
  • Filed: 10/20/2006
  • Issued: 10/19/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of operating an automated medication preparation system to prepare and deliver a prescribed dosage of medication to a drug delivery device comprising the steps of:

  • inputting a drug order that contains instructions for forming the prescribed dosage of medication;

    providing a plurality of stations for receiving, handling and processing a drug delivery device so that the prescribed dosage of medication is delivered to the drug delivery device, wherein at least one of the stations includes a peripheral device for performing at least one operation;

    operating a transporting device that receives and holds more than one drug delivery device such that each drug delivery device moves in a controlled manner from one station to another station;

    communicating with the peripheral device by means of a Bluetooth communications network to monitor a status of the at least one operation performed at the peripheral device; and

    delivering, in an automated manner, the prescribed dosage of medication to the drug delivery device in conformity with the drug order.

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