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Method and apparatus for monitoring temperature of intravenously delivered fluids and other medical items

  • US 8,821,011 B2
  • Filed: 01/20/2004
  • Issued: 09/02/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/30/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A medical device for visually indicating a temperature of a medical item placed therein comprising:

  • a base and at least first and second panels attached to said base;

    a receptacle defined between said first and second panels for receiving said medical item within said receptacle, wherein said medical item has a particular temperature range for utilization and said first panel includes a handle to facilitate transport and handling of said medical device; and

    a temperature sensor assembly to directly measure medical item temperature and visually indicate said measured medical item temperature, wherein said temperature sensor assembly includes a temperature sensing strip providing a digital indication of said medical item temperature;

    wherein said medical device is configured to directly measure and provide a visual indication of a temperature, via said temperature sensor assembly, of said medical item placed within said receptacle while providing no thermal treatment to said medical item.

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