Infusion device provided with a water-tight cover
First Claim
1. An infusion device for therapeutic use, comprising a waterproof covering which forms one of a casing, casing part or a container for storing the infusion device and monitoring means for monitoring the water-impermeability of the covering, the monitoring means comprising:
- a) a medium situated in the covering and having at least one physical or chemical parameter which changes in accordance with the impermeability of the covering, wherein the medium is a moisture-bonding medium, wherein the moisture-bonding medium is silicone gel; and
b) information means which, if said parameter changes, automatically outputs an information signal, at least when the extent of the change signifies a loss of water-impermeability in the covering; and
c) a moisture detector.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an infusion device for therapeutic use comprising a water-tight cover in the form of a housing, a housing part or a receptacle for holding said infusion device and a control system which is used for controlling the cover water tightness and comprises c) a medium arranged in the cover and characterized by at least one physical or chemical quantity variable according to the cover water tightness and d) an information system which automatically transmits at least one information signal when said quantity changes in such a way that the loss of the cover water tightness is indicated.
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1. An infusion device for therapeutic use, comprising a waterproof covering which forms one of a casing, casing part or a container for storing the infusion device and monitoring means for monitoring the water-impermeability of the covering, the monitoring means comprising:
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a) a medium situated in the covering and having at least one physical or chemical parameter which changes in accordance with the impermeability of the covering, wherein the medium is a moisture-bonding medium, wherein the moisture-bonding medium is silicone gel; and b) information means which, if said parameter changes, automatically outputs an information signal, at least when the extent of the change signifies a loss of water-impermeability in the covering; and c) a moisture detector. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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