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External infusion device with remote programming, bolus estimator and/or vibration alarm capabilities

  • US 8,992,475 B2
  • Filed: 02/01/2007
  • Issued: 03/31/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An external infusion system comprising:

  • a remote RF programmer that includesa programmer housing,a programmer processor contained within the programmer housing,a programmer memory contained within the programmer housing, the programmer memory storing program instructions executed by the programmer processor, andan indication device that provides a first tactile indication of a condition of the external infusion system;

    a bolus estimator to calculate a correction bolus based on (i) a pre-programmed carbohydrate ratio, (ii) a pre-programmed insulin sensitivity, (iii) current blood glucose, (iv) target blood glucose, and (v) carbohydrates to be consumed, wherein the bolus estimator is programmed with the remote RF programmer; and

    an external infusion device that includesa device housing having a keypad, anda fluid reservoir contained within the device housing;

    wherein the infusion device receives commands or instructions from the remote RF programmer to deliver the calculated correction bolus from the fluid reservoir.

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