WO2003105930A2 - Infusion pump - Google Patents

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WO2003105930A2
WO2003105930A2 PCT/US2002/036962 US0236962W WO03105930A2 WO 2003105930 A2 WO2003105930 A2 WO 2003105930A2 US 0236962 W US0236962 W US 0236962W WO 03105930 A2 WO03105930 A2 WO 03105930A2
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infusion pump
syringe
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John Gillespie, Jr.
Ralph H. Labedz
Michael Kenneth Platt
Ronald H. Spang, Jr.
James Frei Berrill
Matthew Stephen Vogel
Michelle Kowalski Greaney
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Baxter International Inc.
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  • the present invention relates to a pump and more particularly to an infusion pump for the delivery of a medication to a patient.
  • Medical pumps have been developed to provide controlled drug infusion wherein the drug can be administered at a precise rate that keeps the drug concentration within a therapeutic margin and out of an unnecessary or possibly toxic range. Basically, the medical pumps provide appropriate drug delivery to the patient at a controllable rate which does not require frequent attention.
  • Medical pumps may facilitate administration of intravenous therapy to patients both in and outside of a clinical setting. Outside a clinical setting, doctors have found that in many instances patients can return to substantially normal lives, provided that they receive periodic or continuous intravenous administration of medication.
  • therapies requiring this kind of administration are antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, pain control therapy, nutritional therapy, and several other types known by those skilled in the art.
  • patients receive multiple daily therapies.
  • Certain medical conditions require infusions of drugs in solution over relatively short periods such as from 30 minutes to two hours. These conditions and others have combined to promote the development of increasingly lightweight, portable or ambulatory infusion pumps that can be worn by a patient and are capable of administering a continuous supply of medication at a desired rate, or provide several doses of medication at scheduled intervals.
  • Configurations of infusion pumps include elastomeric pumps, which squeeze solution from flexible containers, such as balloons, into IV tubing for delivery to the patient.
  • spring-loaded pumps pressurize the solution containers or reservoirs.
  • Certain pump designs utilize cartridges containing flexible compartments that are squeezed by pressure rollers for discharging the solutions, such as in U.S. Patent No. 4,741,736.
  • Other references which disclose portable infusion pumps include U.S. Patent Nos.
  • 5,330,431 (showing an infusion pump in which standard pre-filled single dosage IV bags are squeezed by the use of a roller); 5,348,539 (showing an infusion pump in which prepackaged IV bags are squeezed by a bladder which is actuated by fluid pumped from a reservoir); 5,429,602 (showing a programmable portable infusion pump system for injecting one or more medicinal substances into an individual); and 5,554,123 (showing an infusion pump in which the amount of fluid required to pump a bladder sufficient to fully dispense solution from a bag is less than the volume of an IV bag.).
  • Infusion pumps utilizing syringes are also known wherein a drive mechanism moves a plunger of the syringe to deliver fluid to a patient.
  • these infusion pumps include a housing adapted to receive a syringe assembly, a drive mechanism adapted to move the syringe plunger, a pump control unit having a variety of operating controls, and a power source for powering the pump including the drive mechanism and controls.
  • Disposable batteries have proven to have a longer life than the life of a rechargeable battery (with a single charge). Disposable batteries are also typically smaller than rechargeable battery units. However, there is an environmental disposal concern with such batteries, as they place a considerable burden on the environment. Disposable batteries are responsible for a major share of heavy metal pollution in domestic waste. Despite special collection efforts and consumer awareness campaigns, a high percentage of batteries sold still end up in domestic waste sites. Heavy metals eventually leak from the batteries into the ground soil, damaging the environment. Environmental concerns are greatly alleviated if rechargeable batteries are used in place of disposable batteries. However, where such batteries or battery packs are rechargeable, an AC outlet is usually necessary. A separate charger, as is well-known in the art, is also required for the recharging effort.
  • extra batteries or an extra battery pack may be added to the carrying necessities of the infusion pump.
  • the carrying of a second set of batteries or a back-up battery pack may double the weight of the power source.
  • both disposable and rechargeable batteries provide, it may be desirable for some to alternate use of both battery types.
  • it can be easily recognized that it would prove burdensome and a waste of space and resources to supply or have on hand two separate pumps, each utilizing a different battery type.
  • the present invention is provided to solve these and other problems.
  • the present invention is generally directed to an infusion pump for delivering a flowable material, such as a fluid medication, to a patient through an infusion line.
  • the infusion pump is configured to be powered by either a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery.
  • the infusion pump has a housing having a recess.
  • a motor is positioned within the housing and is operably connected to an electrical contact disposed in the recess. The motor powers the pump.
  • the recess is adapted to receive one of a disposable battery unit and a rechargeable battery unit.
  • the rechargeable battery may be in the form of a rechargeable battery unit.
  • the rechargeable battery unit has a transformer positioned within the unit.
  • a conductive element for providing power from an AC power outlet is coupled to the transformer.
  • a switch is provided for receiving a first electronic signal indicative of whether the conductive element is providing power to the AC power source.
  • a DC power source signal is provided by said AC power outlet and rectifying circuitry.
  • a rechargeable battery source signal is provided from a receptacle within said rechargeable battery unit. The switch connects the DC power source signal to output terminals of the rechargeable battery unit only if the first electrical signal indicates that the conductive element is not providing power from the AC power source.
  • the infusion pump is adapted to receive a syringe having a syringe barrel moveably receiving a syringe plunger therein.
  • the infusion pump has a housing defining a compartment adapted to receive the syringe.
  • the compartment has a rear wall.
  • the housing further has a curved lip generally adjacent to the rear wall.
  • a clamp is connected to the housing and is positioned in the compartment in confronting relation to the rear wall.
  • the syringe can be loaded into the compartment between the rear wall and the clamp wherein upon initial insertion, the curved lip is adapted to slidingly engage the syringe barrel allowing generally one-hand loading of the syringe into the compartment. Syringes of a variety of different sizes can be loaded into the pump in this fashion.
  • the curved lip has a length generally in correspondence with a length of the syringe barrel adapted to be received in the compartment.
  • the clamp is slidable by rollers positioned at one end of the clamp.
  • the infusion pump has a housing having a compartment adapted to receive a syringe having a barrel and a plunger.
  • a drive mechanism is supported by the housing and is adapted to contact the plunger to move the plunger within the barrel.
  • the drive mechanism further has a linearly moveable arm having a load cell mounted thereon.
  • a load beam is pivotally connected to the arm. The load beam has one side contacting the load cell and another side adapted to contact the plunger.
  • the load cell Upon movement of the arm to move the plunger, the load cell senses a reactive force from the load beam.
  • the load cell converts the force into a usable signal wherein an occlusion is signaled if the usable signal is outside a predetermined acceptable range.
  • the infusion pump has a syringe plunger position sensor and a syringe barrel size sensor. Each sensor utilizes a magnet/linear sensor array assembly.
  • the drive mechanism has a lead screw rotatably connected to a motor.
  • a slide assembly has a threaded member wherein the threaded member is associated with the lead screw.
  • the arm has one end connected to the slide assembly and one end adapted to be engaged with the syringe plunger.
  • the threaded member is rotatably biased in engagement with the lead screw, wherein upon rotation of the lead screw by the motor, the slide assembly linearly moves the arm wherein the arm is adapted to move the syringe plunger within the syringe barrel.
  • the threaded member is a rotary nut.
  • the infusion pump has improved communication capabilities.
  • the pump has a user interface having a memory for storing infusion data.
  • the pump has a data port wherein infusion data can be transferred via infrared communication from the pump to a personal digital assistant.
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of an infusion pump which may be configured in accord with and embody the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is another front perspective view of the infusion pump of the present invention with an access door removed;
  • FIG. 3 a is a front elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention
  • FIG. 3b is another front elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention mounted in an alternative configuration
  • FIG. 4A is a rear perspective view of the infusion pump of the present invention, showing a rechargeable battery unit associated therewith;
  • FIG. 4B is a rear perspective view of the infusion pump of the present invention, showing a disposable battery unit associated therewith;
  • FIG. 5 is another rear perspective view of the infusion pump of the present invention with the battery unit removed;
  • FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a side elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention
  • FIG. 8 is an opposite side elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the rechargeable battery unit shown in FIG. 4A;
  • FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of the rechargeable battery unit shown in FIG. 9;
  • FIG. 11 is an end elevation view of the rechargeable battery unit shown in FIG. 9;
  • FIG. 12 is a electrical schematic view of the rechargeable battery unit
  • FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the disposable battery unit shown in FIG. 4B;
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic view of a syringe drive mechanism and occlusion sensor for the infusion pump of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15 is partial perspective view of the syringe drive mechanism and further showing a syringe plunger position indicator
  • FIG. 16 is a partial plan view of the syringe drive mechanism and further showing the syringe plunger position indicator;
  • FIG. 17 is a partial plan view of the syringe plunger position indicator;
  • FIG. 18 is a perspective underside view of the syringe drive mechanism and further showing a syringe barrel size indicator
  • FIG. 19 is an enlarged partial perspective view of a syringe barrel clamp of the infusion pump of the present invention
  • FIG. 20 is partial perspective view of a video display and pad associated with a user interface of the infusion pump of the present invention
  • FIG. 21 is a partial cross-sectional view of the video display mounted in a housing of the infusion pump
  • FIG. 22 is a partial perspective view of the syringe drive mechanism
  • FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view of the syringe drive mechanism
  • FIG. 24 is a partial perspective view of a slide assembly of the syringe drive mechanism having a rotary nut in a disengaged position
  • FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the slide assembly of FIG. 24 in a disengaged position
  • FIG. 26 is a partial perspective view of the slide assembly wherein the rotary nut is in an engaged position
  • FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the slide assembly of FIG. 26 in an engaged position
  • FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the rotary nut
  • FIG. 29 is an elevation view of the rotary nut
  • FIG. 30 is an underside perspective view of the rotary nut
  • FIG. 31 is a schematic wiring diagram of a patient controlled analgesia button associated with the pump of the present invention, the button being in an at rest position;
  • FIG. 32 is another schematic wiring diagram of the patient controlled analgesia button associated with the pump of the present invention, the button being in an actuated position;
  • FIG. 33 is a table summarizing information revealed by the circuits associated with the button of FIGS. 31 and 32.
  • FIG. 1 therein is shown one embodiment of an infusion pump of the present invention generally referred to with the reference numeral 10.
  • the infusion pump
  • syringe assembly 10 generally includes a housing 12 that supports a syringe assembly 14, a user interface 16, a power supply 18, a drive mechanism 20 having an occlusion sensor 22 (FIG. 14), and a syringe sensor system 24 (FIGS. 15-18).
  • a portable infusion pump such as, for example, a syringe-based infusion pump, and their progeny, designed and manufactured by Baxter International, Inc. of Deerfield, Illinois, it is understood that individual aspects of the invention that can be incorporated into other types of pumps or other electrical or medical devices.
  • the housing 12 of the pump 10 has a generally contoured shape.
  • the housing 12 includes a first member 26 and a second member 28 that are connected together to form a central cavity 30.
  • the central cavity 30 houses various components of the pump 10 including the user interface 16.
  • the first member 26 of the housing has an opening 32 that accommodates a display screen of the user interface 16.
  • a rear portion of the housing 12 has a receptacle or recess 33 that is adapted to receive the power supply 18 to be described in greater detail below.
  • a container compartment or syringe compartment 34 is defined that accommodates the syringe assembly 14, a portion of the drive mechanism 20 and other components.
  • the first member 26 of the housing 12 has a hinged access door 36 that encloses the syringe assembly 14 in the compartment 34.
  • the access door 36 is preferably transparent in order for medical personnel to view the contents in the syringe assembly 14.
  • a lock 38 is provided with the door 36 to prevent unauthorized access to the syringe assembly 14.
  • the lock 38 is required because oftentimes drugs such as morphine are infused by the pump 10 and can be unfortunately subject to theft.
  • An upper portion of the housing 12 is provided with a handle 40.
  • the housing 12 can be made from a variety of materials including various types of plastics and metals. As shown in FIGS. 4-8, the housing 12 has a pole clamp 42 attached to the second member 28 of the housing 12.
  • the pole clamp 42 can have various designs and is adapted to mount the pump 10 on a pole assembly such as used in a hospital setting.
  • the pole clamp 42 is adapted to be able to mount the pump 10 in various positions.
  • the pump 10 can be mounted in a generally horizontal position shown in FIG. 3 a or a generally vertical position shown in FIG. 3b.
  • FIG. 2 discloses the syringe compartment 34 in greater detail.
  • the syringe compartment 34 is dimensioned to receive and support the syringe assembly 14 as well as receive a portion of the drive mechanism 20.
  • the syringe assembly 14 generally includes a syringe barrel 46 and a syringe plunger 48.
  • the syringe barrel 46 contains medication and slidably receives the syringe plunger 48.
  • the syringe plunger 48 is driven by the drive mechanism to force medication from the syringe barrel 46 through a tube (not shown) and to a patient.
  • the tube would have one end connected to an end of the syringe barrel 46 and another end adapted to be connected to a patient.
  • the syringe compartment 34 has a rear wall 44 that is generally concave to receive the syringe barrel 46 of the syringe assembly 14.
  • the syringe barrel 46 of the syringe assembly 14 and rear wall 44 are generally in confronting relation.
  • the housing 12 further has a curved lip 50 that in a preferred embodiment is integral with the rear wall 44.
  • the lip 50 aids in loading a syringe 18 in the compartment 34 to be described in greater detail below.
  • a syringe clamp 52 is movably mounted in the compartment 34.
  • the clamp 52 has a concave inner surface that faces the rear wall 44 and that fits over the syringe barrel 46. As shown in FIG.
  • the clamp 52 is slidable along a rod assembly 54 to move the clamp 52 towards and away from the rear wall 44.
  • the clamp 52 can slide along the rod assembly 54 to accommodate different sized syringe barrels.
  • a base portion of the clamp 52 has a pair of rollers 56,58 that help reduce friction when the clamp 52 slides along the housing 12. Due to tolerances, the clamp 52 may also pivot slightly.
  • the clamp 52 is resiliently biased towards the rear wall 44.
  • the housing 12 and syringe compartment 34 are sized such that an entire syringe assembly, with plunger fully extended from the syringe barrel, is contained within the housing and can be enclosed by the access door 36.
  • No part of a syringe barrel or syringe plunger protrudes from the housing 12.
  • a portion of the drive mechanism 20 extends into the syringe compartment 34 to engage the plunger 48.
  • the access door 36 has an opening to accommodate the tube (not shown) that is attached to the syringe barrel 46 to deliver medication to the patient.
  • the pump has a user interface 16. Portions of the user interface 16 are described in greater detail in commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application No. 10/172,808 entitled “System And Method For Operating An Infusion Pump,” filed concurrently herewith and incorporated by reference herein.
  • the user interface 16 generally includes a display screen 60, a first control panel 62 and a second control panel 64, and associated electrical components and computer software contained within the housing 12 to operate the pump 10.
  • the display screen 60 displays all of the general operating parameters of the pump 10 and fits within the opening 32 in the housing 12.
  • the display screen 60 also acts as a touch screen for data to be inputted into the pump 10 by a user.
  • the pump 10 can be mounted in either a generally horizontal position (FIG.
  • the software associated with the user interface 16 has the ability to display information on the screen 60 in either a landscape orientation or a portrait orientation.
  • information is displayed on the display screen 52 in a landscape configuration.
  • the pump 10 is mounted in the vertical configuration as shown in FIG. 3b, information is displayed on the display screen 52 in a portrait configuration.
  • the information can be read by users without the need to tilt one's head. This feature is described in greater detail in commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application No.
  • the first control panel 62 generally has a start button 66, a stop button 68 and an alarm/alert button 70.
  • the second control panel 64 generally has a settings panel 72, a history button 74 and a data port 76. These controls will be described in greater detail below.
  • the pump 10 and user interface 16 may utilize additional identification features regarding the medication delivered by the pump 10. For example, and as shown in FIG.
  • the pump 10 may be equipped with an RFID (radio frequency identification) reader 86 that cooperates with an RFID tag 88 attached to the syringe barrel 46.
  • the RFID tag 86 has a transponder circuit and an antenna circuit.
  • the RFID tag 86 can store significant information including, but not limited to, the type of medication, amount, concentration, as well as pumping parameters and instructions for the medication.
  • the RFID reader 86 has energizer, demodulator and decoder circuits.
  • the energizer circuit emits a low- frequency radio wave field that is used to power up the RFID tag 88. This allows the tag 88 to send its stored information to the reader 86.
  • the information is demodulated and decoded where it then can be used by the computer associated with the user interface 16.
  • the RFID reader 86 can be mounted in pump housing adjacent the syringe compartment 34.
  • the RFID tag 88 is affixed generally to the syringe barrel 46.
  • the RFID reader 86 automatically reads the information from the RFID tag 88, which can be used to aid in properly operating the pump 10 for a particular patient. It is understood that other types of data reader/data carrier systems can also be used.
  • the display screen 60 is equipped with a pad 78 about the outer periphery of the screen 60.
  • the pad 78 is a shock absorbent member made preferably of an elastomeric material. In one preferred embodiment, the pad 78 is made from polyurethane.
  • the pad 78 has a face 80 that is positioned between the display screen 60 and an inner surface 82 of the first member 26 of the housing 12.
  • the pad 78 also has a sidewall 84 preferably integral with the face 80.
  • the pad 78 absorbs forces generated if the pump 10 is jostled, bumped or dropped, and minimizes the effect such occurrences have on the display screen 60.
  • the pad 78 also resists fluid infiltration into the housing 12.
  • the pump 10 of the present invention includes the power supply 18 that can take many different forms.
  • the power supply 18 may be in the form of a rechargeable battery unit 90 or a disposable battery unit 92.
  • the rechargeable battery unit 90 is generally shown in FIG.4a and the disposable battery unit 92 is generally shown in FIG. 4b.
  • the pump 10 will operate with either unit 90,92 depending on the needs and desires of the user.
  • the pump 10 has an electrical contact 94 positioned in the recess 33 that is in electrical communication with the user interface components of the pump 10 as is known. The contact 94 will cooperate with a corresponding electrical contact on either of the rechargeable battery unit 90 or the disposable battery unit 92 as will be described.
  • FIGS. 4a and 6-12 generally disclose the rechargeable battery unit 90.
  • FIGS. 9-11 show the rechargeable battery unit 90 removed from the pump 10.
  • the rechargeable battery unit 90 generally includes a battery housing 96 having an electrical contact 98 to cooperate with the pump housing electrical contact 94, a rechargeable battery 100, associated electrical components 102, and an AC power supply assembly 104.
  • the rechargeable battery unit housing 96 generally has a base member 106 and a cover member 108.
  • the base member 106 and cover member 108 are contoured wherein the housing 90 has a shallow first end 110 and a deeper second end 112.
  • the contour of the housing 90 is generally similar to the outer contour of the backside of the pump housing 12.
  • FIG. 4a, 6-8 show the unit 90 installed in the pump housing 12 illustrating the corresponding contours.
  • a bottom portion of the base member 106 supports the electrical contact 98, and contacts the housing electrical contact 94 when the unit 90 is installed.
  • the battery unit housing 96 has a pair of posts 114 that laterally protrude from the housing 96. The posts 114 cooperate with retainers in the pump housing 12 to retain the unit 90 within the housing 12.
  • a push button 116 is included on the housing cover 108 to retract the posts
  • the AC power supply assembly 104 has a power cord 118 and an associated terminal 120 that plugs into the housing 60.
  • the AC power supply assembly 104 has a plug that can be inserted into a standard electrical outlet to recharge the rechargeable battery 100 when necessary. AC power can also be supplied through the assembly 104 to power the pump 10.
  • FIG. 12 schematically shows the electrical components 102 that are associated with the rechargeable battery unit 90.
  • the electrical components 102 generally include a power supply 122 and a recharger assembly 124 that includes a recharger 126 and a diode mechanism in the form of a first diode 128 and a second diode 130.
  • the power supply 122 in one preferred embodiment, is an off-line switching power supply.
  • the power supply 122 generally includes a field-effect transistor (FET) 132, connected to a transformer 134, which in turn is connected to a power supply diode 136.
  • the power supply 122 has one connection to the AC power supply assembly 104.
  • the power supply 122 is also connected to the recharger 126.
  • the diodes 128,130 are generally connected to the recharger 126, the power supply 122, the rechargeable battery 100 and the terminal 98 so as to provide the desired power through the unit 90.
  • the first and second diodes 128,130 are biased and configured such that power is being supplied by the rechargeable battery 100.
  • the power supply 122 provides 12 volts.
  • the diodes 128, 130 are configured such that the rechargeable battery 100 is being recharged by the power supply 122 and the unit 90 is supplying power through the power supply 122 via the plugged in AC power supply assembly 104.
  • the rechargeable battery unit 90 houses the power supply 122, the recharger 126 and the rechargeable battery 100 within the unit 90, the battery 100 can be recharged without the use of the pump 10.
  • the battery 100 can be charged simply by plugging the cord of the power assembly 104, connected to the unit 90, into a wall outlet.
  • the unit 90 need not be installed into the pump 10. In prior art pumps, the pump itself is needed to recharge the battery.
  • the rechargeable battery unit 90 can be defined without the AC power cord assembly 104 wherein the assembly 104 is considered a separate component removably attachable to the unit 90.
  • the battery units 90,92 may also be equipped with a microchip that is capable of transmitting data to the user interface 16 of the pump 10 such as the amount of charge left in the batteries being utilized.
  • FIGS. 4b and 14 generally disclose the disposable battery unit 92.
  • the general structure of the disposable battery unit 92 is similar to the rechargeable battery unit 90.
  • the disposable battery unit has a housing 142 having an electrical contact 144 that will cooperate with the housing electrical contact 94 in the housing recess 33 (See FIGS. 4b and 5).
  • the housing 142 has a base member 146 and a cover member 148.
  • the base member 146 receives a plurality of disposable batteries 150, and in a preferred embodiment, four D-cell batteries are utilized. It is understood, however, that other battery configurations are possible.
  • the batteries are supported such that the batteries will supply electrical power through the contact 144 as is known.
  • the disposable battery unit 92 is received by the recess 33 of the pump 10 in the same fashion as the rechargeable battery unit 90 shown in FIG. 4a.
  • the pump 10 may be powered by the rechargeable battery unit 90 or the disposable battery unit 92.
  • the pump 10 may be provided with multiple units 90,92 wherein the pump 10 can remain in use by replacing the unit 90,92 requiring either recharging, or new disposable batteries.
  • FIGS. 14, 15 and 22-30 disclose the syringe drive mechanism 20.
  • FIG. 14 represents a simplified schematic view.
  • the syringe drive mechanism 20 is accommodated by the pump housing 12 and generally includes a motor 152, a lead screw 154, a connecting linkage 156 and a slide assembly 158.
  • the connecting linkage 156 is connected to the slide assembly 158, which is associated with the lead screw 154.
  • the slide assembly 158 which moves linearly in response to rotation of the lead screw 154 by the motor 152. Linear movement of the connecting linkage 156 moves the syringe plunger 48 within the syringe barrel 46 to expel fluid from the syringe assembly 14.
  • FIGS. 14-18 and 22 generally show the connecting linkage 156.
  • the connecting linkage 156 generally includes a tube member 162 and a plunger engagement arm 164.
  • the tube member 162 is connected at one end to the slide assembly 158 and at another end to the plunger engagement arm 164.
  • the tube member 162 houses a rod 166 that is connected to a lever 168 pivotally mounted on the engagement member 164.
  • the slide assembly 158 generally includes a rail member 170 and a slide member 172.
  • the rail member 170 has a pair of legs 174 depending from a cover plate 176.
  • the slide member 172 slides beneath the cover plate 172 as can be appreciated from FIG. 15.
  • the legs 174 have an inwardly protruding portion 175.
  • the rail member 170 is positioned within the housing 12 and adjacent the rear wall 44 of the syringe compartment 34.
  • the slide member 172 generally has a base 178 and a cover 180 that collectively support a threaded member 182 or rotary nut 182 therein.
  • the base 178 has a countersunk bore 184 therethrough that is in communication with a channel 186.
  • the bore receives the rotary nut 182 and the channel 186 accommodates a portion of the rotary nut 182 and the lead screw 154.
  • the base 178 has a pair of cantilevered beams 188 that correspond in shape to the legs 174 of the rail member 170.
  • the beams 188 are slightly biased into frictional sliding engagement with the legs 174 and provide a smooth sliding movement of the slide member 172 along the rail member 170.
  • the cover 180 fits over the rotary nut 182.
  • the cover 180 supports additional structure such as a pin 185 and lock arm 187 (See FIG. 24). This structure will be described in greater detail below.
  • FIGS. 28-30 further disclose the rotary nut 182.
  • the rotary nut 182 is a unitary member having a generally cylindrical base 190.
  • the base 190 has a lip 192 that engages the countersunk bore 84 in the slide member 172.
  • the base 190 has a first finger 194 and a second finger 196 depending therefrom.
  • the fingers 194,196 are spaced to define an opening 197.
  • the opening 197 receives the lead screw 154.
  • Each finger 194,196 has a set of threads 198 thereon that engage the threads 160 on the lead screw 154.
  • the threads 198 are positioned on generally opposed sides of the rotary nut 182.
  • the base 190 further has an over-rotation surface 200 and a rotation surface 202.
  • the rotary nut 182 is received in the cylindrical bore 184 in the slide member 172.
  • the tube member 162 of the connecting linkage 156 is connected to the base 178 of the slide member 172.
  • the slide member 172 is positioned for sliding movement on the rail member 170.
  • the lead screw 154 is routed through the channel 186 in the slide member 172.
  • FIGS. 26 and 27 show the rotary nut 182 in an engaged position with the lead screw 154. In FIG. 26, the cover 180 of the slide member 172 is removed for clarity.
  • the rotary nut 182 is rotationally biased into engagement with the lead screw 154 by a spring 204.
  • the threads 198 on each finger 192,194 of the rotary nut 182 engage generally opposed sides of the lead screw 154.
  • the over-rotation surface 200 engages the pin 185 (carried by the cover 180) to prevent over-rotation of the nut 182 into the lead screw 154.
  • With the threads 198,160 engaged when the motor 152 rotates the lead screw 154, the rotary nut 182 moves along the lead screw 154 which, in turn, linearly moves the slide member 172 and connecting linkage 156. This pushes the plunger 48 into the syringe barrel 46 to displace medicament from the syringe assembly 14.
  • the lock arm 187 engages the base 190 of the rotary nut 182 to prevent the rotary nut 182 from disengaging under load such as from back pressure from the syringe assembly 14.
  • the rotary nut 182 can also be easily disengaged from the lead screw 154 which allows the slide member 172 to be positioned along the lead screw 154 such as when positioning the plunger engagement arm 164 against the syringe plunger 48.
  • the lever 168 is rotated on the plunger engagement arm 164.
  • a camming action linearly moves the rod 166 within the tube member 162.
  • the rod 166 engages the rotation surface 202 to rotate the rotary nut 182.
  • the rotary nut 182 is rotated such that the threads 198 become disengaged from the threads 160 on the lead screw 154. This allows the slide member 172 to slide freely along the rail member 170 to position the plunger engagement arm 164.
  • the rotary nut 182 provides several advantages over previous nut/lead screw arrangements using single or multiple half-nuts that engage the lead screw.
  • Half-nuts require a high rate spring to bias the nut into engagement with the lead screw and prevent disengagement. This requires transverse side loading of the lead screw that causes wear and mechanism inefficiency.
  • the rotary nut 182 is a unitary piece, misalignment problems between two half-nuts is also eliminated.
  • the rotary nut 182 utilizes a positive stop and lock. Therefore, side loads, moments, over engagement and disengagement during pumping are eliminated and wear is minimized.
  • the pump 10 is equipped with an occlusion sensor 22 to determine if an infusion line connected to the syringe barrel 46 is blocked.
  • the occlusion sensor 22 is incorporated into the plunger engagement arm 164 of the drive mechanism 20.
  • the occlusion sensor 22 generally includes a load cell 210 and a load beam 212.
  • the load cell 210 is connected to a distal end of the plunger engagement arm 164.
  • the load beam 212 is connected to generally a mid-portion of the arm 164 through a pivotal connection 214.
  • the load beam 212 has a pusher block 216 that abuts against the end of the syringe plunger 48.
  • the load cell 210 is positioned adjacent to and in contact with a distal end 218 of the load beam 212. Thus, one side of the load beam 212 contacts the load cell 210 and another side of the load beam 212 contacts the syringe plunger 48.
  • a flipper 220 can extend from the arm 164 and be abutted against the plunger 48 to assure the plunger 48 always remains in contact with the pusher block 216.
  • the drive mechanism 20 drives the arm 164 as described above. This in turn drives the load beam 212 wherein the pusher block 216 pushes against the plunger 48. This forces and linearly moves the plunger 48 within the barrel 46.
  • the load cell 210 measures a reactive force from the force pushing against the load beam 212.
  • the circuitry associated with the load cell 210 converts the force to a usable signal.
  • the usable signal is a voltage value. If too much force is required to move the plunger 48, it signifies that the infusion line is blocked. In such a case, the voltage detected is greater than a predetermined value, and the sensor 22 signals an occlusion in the infusion line. Thus, if the usable signal is out of a predetermined range, an occlusion is sensed. A user can then remedy the situation.
  • FIGS. 15-18 disclose various aspects of the syringe sensor system 24.
  • the system 24 generally includes a syringe plunger position sensor 230 and a syringe barrel size sensor 232.
  • FIGS. 15-17 disclose the syringe plunger position sensor 230.
  • the sensor 230 is generally an eletromagnetic sensor that includes a magnet 234 and a plunger linear sensor array 236.
  • the magnet 234 is mounted generally on the arm 164 of the connecting linkage 156 of the drive mechanism 20.
  • the magnetic sensor in the form of a linear sensor array 236 has a plurality of sensors 238 in the form of magnets that are positioned directly adjacent to the linear path of the plunger movement.
  • the magnet 234 has a magnetic field associated therewith. As shown in FIGS.
  • the sensors 238 detect the orientation of the field lines in the magnetic field.
  • the resulting signal is typically a sine wave.
  • One sensor 238 has a specific length over which it can detect plunger movement. Then, the next sensor 238 will sense position.
  • the sensors are initially calibrated wherein the pump software can determine the location of the plunger engagement arm 164 and, therefore, the plunger, based on the signal levels detected by each of the sensors 238.
  • the magnet 234 is positioned substantially at a distal end of the plunger 48, or at the plunger head.
  • the sensors 238 are directly adjacent the syringe plunger 48. With such a configuration, a direct measurement of the plunger position is possible rather than relying on indirect measurements.
  • the sensors 238 are also configured to compensate for temperature changes as the pump 10 may be utilized in different environments.
  • FIG. 18 discloses the syringe barrel size sensor 232. Similar to the plunger position sensor 230, the syringe barrel size sensor 232 is generally an electromagnetic sensor that includes a magnet 240 and a barrel linear sensor array 242, The magnet 240 is mounted on the syringe barrel clamp assembly. The linear sensor array 242 is mounted generally adjacent thereto and has a sensor 244. Because the movement of the syringe barrel clamp is less than the plunger movement, a single sensor 244 can be used. Similar to the syringe plunger position sensor, based on the signal levels sensed by the sensor 244, the sensor 232 can determine what size syringe is loaded into the pump 10.
  • the pump 10 is mounted on a support structure such as a pole in either a horizontal or vertical configuration as shown in FIGS. 3a and 3b.
  • the access door 36 is opened and a syringe assembly 14 is loaded into the pump 10.
  • the syringe assembly 14 can be conveniently loaded into the pump 10 with a single hand.
  • Prior art pumps require both hands of a user to load the syringe.
  • the curved lip 50 allows the syringe 14 to slide easily into the syringe compartment 34. As shown in FIG.
  • the rollers 56,58 associated with the syringe barrel clamp 52 allows the clamp 52 to slide upwards along the housing 12 in accepting the syringe 14 as in a snap-fit arrangement.
  • the clamp 52 is biased back onto the syringe barrel 46.
  • the infusion line is attached to the syringe and connected intravenously to a patient.
  • the access door 36 is locked.
  • the operating parameters of the pump 10 are loaded into the pump software through the user interface 16.
  • the infusion therapy can then be started.
  • the pump 10 can be equipped with several different features to enhance its operability.
  • the pump can accommodate patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). To that end and as shown in FIG.
  • PCA patient-controlled analgesia
  • the pump 10 can have a PCA button 299 wherein a user can further control the infusion therapy wherein the user can push the button to deliver additional doses of medication.
  • the PCA button typically has a cord that can be plugged into the pump 10 as is generally known.
  • the button 299 can be specially designed to be activated by a thumb of a patient.
  • the button 299 can also be equipped with a fingerprint reader 301 to assure only the patient can activate the PCA button 299.
  • the fingerprint reader 301 is operably connected to the user interface 16. The patient's fingerprint or thumbprint can be pre-loaded into the pump software of the user interface 16.
  • the software verifies the button 299 was pushed by the patient by comparing the print that was read with the stored thumbprint.
  • the PCA button 299 can have peripheral structure to protect inadvertent actuation.
  • the PCA button 299 can also be lighted so as so glow in the dark to aid patients in locating the button.
  • FIGS. 31-33 disclose additional features associated with the PCA button 299.
  • FIGS. 31 and 32 show wiring diagrams 300 and 301 for the PCA button.
  • Wiring diagrams 300 and 301 include a first circuit 302, a second circuit 304, a third circuit 306, a common ground 308, and a 4-pole push button 310 carried by the PCA button 299.
  • FIG. 31 shows a wiring diagram 300 having the push button 310 in an at rest position.
  • FIG. 32 shows wiring diagram 301 having the push button 310 in an actuated position.
  • circuits 302, 304, and 306 share a common ground 308.
  • a common ground 308 is the simplest way to wire circuits 302, 304, and 306, it is not required for the invention that the circuits 302, 304, and 306 share a common ground 308, as long as the circuits are able to provide signals to a microprocessor associated with the pump user interface 16.
  • Circuits 302, 304, and 306 are designed to provide a status change in signal to the microprocessor. The status change may occur due to the installation of the PCA button 299 and associated wiring 312. The status change may also occur due to a circuit being connected to ground through push button 310 versus when the circuits are open. Wiring 312 may be enclosed in a cable.
  • Circuits 302, 304, and 306 are maintained at an energized state when not connected to ground 308 through button 310. Conversely, circuits 302, 304, and 306 are at a ground state when connected to ground 308 through button 310. For example, circuits 302, 304, and 306 may maintain a small positive voltage when not connected to ground 308 through button 310. The small positive voltage may be coordinated with desired input signals for the microprocessor while considering the safety requirements of the medical environment.
  • circuits 302, 304, and 306 are maintained at an energized state, also known as a "HIGH" state, when not connected to ground, the circuits will all be in a HIGH state when button 310 is not installed. Installation may involve connecting the button 310 to the wiring 312. Installation may also involve connecting the PCA button 299, and therefore, pushbutton 310 and wiring 312 to infusion pump 10.
  • Wiring diagram 300 shows push button 310 in an at rest installed position.
  • first circuit 302 is connected to ground directly through wiring 312 and through contacts 310b and 310a and is therefore in the ground state, or "LOW" state.
  • button 310 is in the actuated position as shown in wiring diagram 301, first circuit 302 is still connected to ground directly through wiring
  • second circuit 304 When button 310 is in the at rest installed position, second circuit 304 is connected to ground 308 through contact 310a and is therefore in the LOW state. When button 310 is in the actuated position as shown in wiring diagram 301, second circuit 304 is not connected to ground 308 and is therefore in the HIGH state.
  • third circuit 306 When button 310 is in the at rest installed position, third circuit 306 is not connected to ground 308 and is therefore in the HIGH state. When button 310 is in the actuated position as shown in wiring diagram 301, third circuit 306 is connected to ground through contacts 310c and 3 lOd and is therefore in the LOW state.
  • FIG. 33 shows a table 400 summarizing information provided by the status signals of the three PCA circuits 302, 304, and 306 of FIGS. 31 and 32.
  • Table 400 shows that the PCA button is not installed if circuits 302, 304, and 306 are all providing a HIGH status signal. If first circuit 302 and second circuit 304 are providing a LOW status signal, while circuit three is providing a HIGH status signal, the button 310 is installed and is in the rest position. If first circuit 302 and third circuit 306 are providing a LOW status signal, while second circuit 304 is providing a HIGH status signal, the button 310 is installed and is actuated. Various other combinations of status signals indicate that a fault exists.
  • Potential faults include, but are not limited to, cable failures, switch malfunctions, and electronic circuit malfunctions.
  • the pump 10 can also be designed with enhanced communication capabilities.
  • the pump 10 can communicate wirelessly with other devices such as a pharmacy computer or personal digital assistants (PDA) carried by hospital personnel.
  • PDA personal digital assistants
  • the pump 10 can also be monitored remotely such as from a nurse's station.
  • the pump 10 can be equipped with various types of readers to receive patient information such as from swipe cards or bar-coded identification bracelets.
  • the pump 10 may also utilize RFID readers and tags as discussed above.
  • the pump 10 can communicate with a PDA 500 as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the pump 10 has the infrared data port 76 that is operably coupled with the user interface 16 of the pump 10.
  • the user interface 16 has memory that stores information regarding pump history such as medications delivered, dosage, time, date etc.
  • the information stored by the user interface 16 can be electronically transferred to the PDA 500 carried, for example, by medical personnel.
  • the history button 74 can be depressed on the pump control panel indicating a desire to download pump history.
  • the pump 10 will prompt the user for a password on the video display 60. The password may be necessary for certain regulatory requirements.
  • the pump 10 will then prompt the user for a patient identification number so the proper pump history can be identified.
  • the pump 10 then prompts the user to position the PDA 500 up to the data port 76. Once positioned properly, the pump 10 downloads the proper pump history to the PDA 500. The user can then view the data on the PDA 500, print the pump history or sync the data to another computer as desired. The data can be formatted to be in paginated form.
  • the pump 10 may also communicate directly to a printer. In one embodiment, a hand-held printer having an appropriate data port, can be held up to the data port 76 of the pump 10. Via infrared communication, data can be transferred from the pump 10 and printed by the hand-held computer. As discussed, the pump 10 provides several advantages.
  • the pump 10 can be powered by either a rechargeable battery unit or a disposable battery unit as is desired by the user.
  • the pump 10 can be powered by battery units, the pump 10 can be used in locations where there are limited electrical outlets. Furthermore, because the transformer for recharging the batteries is contained within the rechargeable battery unit rather than the pump, the rechargeable battery unit can be recharged simply by plugging the unit into a wall outlet. The pump is not required. Accordingly, the pump 10 can be equipped with a second unit and remain in use while the first unit is being recharged. Also, the transformer is better stored within the battery unit housing rather than being located at the end of the power cord. The syringe loaded is improved as a syringe assembly can be easily loaded with a single hand.
  • the syringe sensors are improved and are more reliable.
  • the sensors provide a direct measurement of, for example, plunger position rather than an indirect measurement.
  • the magnet and sensors are positioned directly at the syringe plunger providing a direct measurement of plunger position.
  • the sensor system has fewer parts in general and does not utilize additional moving parts that are subject to wear. This improves reliability.
  • the rotary nut associated with the drive mechanism provides a more smooth and reliable mechanism.

Description

INFUSION PUMP
DESCRIPTION
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a pump and more particularly to an infusion pump for the delivery of a medication to a patient.
Background of the Invention
Generally, medical patients sometimes require precise delivery of either continuous medication or medication at set periodic intervals. Medical pumps have been developed to provide controlled drug infusion wherein the drug can be administered at a precise rate that keeps the drug concentration within a therapeutic margin and out of an unnecessary or possibly toxic range. Basically, the medical pumps provide appropriate drug delivery to the patient at a controllable rate which does not require frequent attention.
Medical pumps may facilitate administration of intravenous therapy to patients both in and outside of a clinical setting. Outside a clinical setting, doctors have found that in many instances patients can return to substantially normal lives, provided that they receive periodic or continuous intravenous administration of medication. Among the types of therapies requiring this kind of administration are antibiotic therapy, chemotherapy, pain control therapy, nutritional therapy, and several other types known by those skilled in the art. In many cases, patients receive multiple daily therapies. Certain medical conditions require infusions of drugs in solution over relatively short periods such as from 30 minutes to two hours. These conditions and others have combined to promote the development of increasingly lightweight, portable or ambulatory infusion pumps that can be worn by a patient and are capable of administering a continuous supply of medication at a desired rate, or provide several doses of medication at scheduled intervals.
Configurations of infusion pumps include elastomeric pumps, which squeeze solution from flexible containers, such as balloons, into IV tubing for delivery to the patient. Alternatively, spring-loaded pumps pressurize the solution containers or reservoirs. Certain pump designs utilize cartridges containing flexible compartments that are squeezed by pressure rollers for discharging the solutions, such as in U.S. Patent No. 4,741,736. Other references which disclose portable infusion pumps include U.S. Patent Nos. 5,330,431 (showing an infusion pump in which standard pre-filled single dosage IV bags are squeezed by the use of a roller); 5,348,539 (showing an infusion pump in which prepackaged IV bags are squeezed by a bladder which is actuated by fluid pumped from a reservoir); 5,429,602 (showing a programmable portable infusion pump system for injecting one or more medicinal substances into an individual); and 5,554,123 (showing an infusion pump in which the amount of fluid required to pump a bladder sufficient to fully dispense solution from a bag is less than the volume of an IV bag.). Infusion pumps utilizing syringes are also known wherein a drive mechanism moves a plunger of the syringe to deliver fluid to a patient. Typically, these infusion pumps include a housing adapted to receive a syringe assembly, a drive mechanism adapted to move the syringe plunger, a pump control unit having a variety of operating controls, and a power source for powering the pump including the drive mechanism and controls.
While the discussed prior art and other designs have recognized the need for an infusion pump which is smaller and more compact for mobile use by ambulatory patients or other patients, each has failed to address the need for a more suitable power source. Naturally, a portable pump must be supplied with an equally portable power source as a means for powering the pump motor. Batteries are a suitable choice of power for portable units. Some prior art pumps may use disposable batteries while other pumps may use rechargeable batteries.
Disposable batteries have proven to have a longer life than the life of a rechargeable battery (with a single charge). Disposable batteries are also typically smaller than rechargeable battery units. However, there is an environmental disposal concern with such batteries, as they place a considerable burden on the environment. Disposable batteries are responsible for a major share of heavy metal pollution in domestic waste. Despite special collection efforts and consumer awareness campaigns, a high percentage of batteries sold still end up in domestic waste sites. Heavy metals eventually leak from the batteries into the ground soil, damaging the environment. Environmental concerns are greatly alleviated if rechargeable batteries are used in place of disposable batteries. However, where such batteries or battery packs are rechargeable, an AC outlet is usually necessary. A separate charger, as is well-known in the art, is also required for the recharging effort. Unfortunately, these facilities are not always readily available or accessible to the patient and, with respect to the usual adapters and extension cords, they add to the bulk and weight of the infusion pump system. Furthermore, in certain pumps utilizing rechargeable batteries, the pump itself must be used in the recharging effort as it typically houses the transformer used in the recharging process. Batteries and battery packs that are large and bulky significantly add to the weight of the portable infusion pump. Weight and size of the infusion pump is an important consideration because it may be carried about by nurses or other hospital personnel. The pump must also be sized to be attached to an IN. pole. The IN. pole, with attached pump, may be moved about in a hospital setting. In addition, where interrupted operation of the pump may have negative consequences, extra batteries or an extra battery pack may be added to the carrying necessities of the infusion pump. In some instances, the carrying of a second set of batteries or a back-up battery pack may double the weight of the power source.
Thus, there is seen in the prior art advantages and disadvantages to both disposable and rechargeable battery powered pumps. It should be understood that under certain circumstances, a pump that uses disposable batteries may be preferable or the only option available (if no outlet is available). Under other circumstances, the benefits of lower cost and environmental concerns may dictate that rechargeable batteries are preferred. In addition to the above, customs and/or regulations of different sovereigns may dictate the use of one type of power source for a pump over another. For example, in the U.S., pumps powered by disposable batteries have long been preferred due to their convenience and ability to provide power for extended periods of time. On the other hand, in Europe, rechargeable battery powered pumps are preferred, due to environmental concerns with the disposal of battery waste.
In light of the advantages and disadvantages that both disposable and rechargeable batteries provide, it may be desirable for some to alternate use of both battery types. However, it can be easily recognized that it would prove burdensome and a waste of space and resources to supply or have on hand two separate pumps, each utilizing a different battery type.
It may also be desirable for manufacturers of pumps to satisfy the needs of users of rechargeable battery powered pumps as well as disposable battery powered pumps.
However, it is costly for manufacturers of pumps to manage entirely separate lines of pump types or forego supplying one pump type over another. Thus, it is recognized that several advantages exist for a pump that can utilize both disposable and rechargeable batteries. There exists a need in the art for a pump that may utilize both disposable and rechargeable batteries. There also remains a need for a pump that utilizes rechargeable batteries that can be re-charged without the use of the pump.
Additional problems have also been experienced with infusion pumps. For example, certain sensing systems that detect whether an occlusion is present in an infusion line have proven to be unreliable or too complex in construction. Certain syringe plunger position detectors and syringe barrel size detectors have also proven to be unreliable. In addition, drive mechanisms for syringe plungers have also proven to be unreliable as certain components become stripped or jammed adversely affecting the mechanism.
The present invention is provided to solve these and other problems.
Summary of the Invention
The present invention is generally directed to an infusion pump for delivering a flowable material, such as a fluid medication, to a patient through an infusion line.
According to one aspect of the invention, the infusion pump is configured to be powered by either a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery. The infusion pump has a housing having a recess. A motor is positioned within the housing and is operably connected to an electrical contact disposed in the recess. The motor powers the pump. The recess is adapted to receive one of a disposable battery unit and a rechargeable battery unit.
According to another aspect of the invention, the rechargeable battery may be in the form of a rechargeable battery unit. The rechargeable battery unit has a transformer positioned within the unit. A conductive element for providing power from an AC power outlet is coupled to the transformer. A switch is provided for receiving a first electronic signal indicative of whether the conductive element is providing power to the AC power source. A DC power source signal is provided by said AC power outlet and rectifying circuitry. A rechargeable battery source signal is provided from a receptacle within said rechargeable battery unit. The switch connects the DC power source signal to output terminals of the rechargeable battery unit only if the first electrical signal indicates that the conductive element is not providing power from the AC power source.
According to another aspect of the invention, the infusion pump is adapted to receive a syringe having a syringe barrel moveably receiving a syringe plunger therein. The infusion pump has a housing defining a compartment adapted to receive the syringe.
The compartment has a rear wall. The housing further has a curved lip generally adjacent to the rear wall. A clamp is connected to the housing and is positioned in the compartment in confronting relation to the rear wall. The syringe can be loaded into the compartment between the rear wall and the clamp wherein upon initial insertion, the curved lip is adapted to slidingly engage the syringe barrel allowing generally one-hand loading of the syringe into the compartment. Syringes of a variety of different sizes can be loaded into the pump in this fashion. The curved lip has a length generally in correspondence with a length of the syringe barrel adapted to be received in the compartment. The clamp is slidable by rollers positioned at one end of the clamp. According to another aspect of the invention, the infusion pump has a housing having a compartment adapted to receive a syringe having a barrel and a plunger. A drive mechanism is supported by the housing and is adapted to contact the plunger to move the plunger within the barrel. The drive mechanism further has a linearly moveable arm having a load cell mounted thereon. A load beam is pivotally connected to the arm. The load beam has one side contacting the load cell and another side adapted to contact the plunger. Upon movement of the arm to move the plunger, the load cell senses a reactive force from the load beam. The load cell converts the force into a usable signal wherein an occlusion is signaled if the usable signal is outside a predetermined acceptable range. According to another aspect of the invention, the infusion pump has a syringe plunger position sensor and a syringe barrel size sensor. Each sensor utilizes a magnet/linear sensor array assembly. According to a further aspect of the invention, the drive mechanism has a lead screw rotatably connected to a motor. A slide assembly has a threaded member wherein the threaded member is associated with the lead screw. The arm has one end connected to the slide assembly and one end adapted to be engaged with the syringe plunger. The threaded member is rotatably biased in engagement with the lead screw, wherein upon rotation of the lead screw by the motor, the slide assembly linearly moves the arm wherein the arm is adapted to move the syringe plunger within the syringe barrel. In one preferred embodiment, the threaded member is a rotary nut.
According to another aspect of the invention, the infusion pump has improved communication capabilities. The pump has a user interface having a memory for storing infusion data. The pump has a data port wherein infusion data can be transferred via infrared communication from the pump to a personal digital assistant.
Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following specification taken in conjunction with the following drawings.
Brief Description of the Drawings
To understand the present invention, it will now be described by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of one embodiment of an infusion pump which may be configured in accord with and embody the present invention; FIG. 2 is another front perspective view of the infusion pump of the present invention with an access door removed;
FIG. 3 a is a front elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention; FIG. 3b is another front elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention mounted in an alternative configuration; FIG. 4A is a rear perspective view of the infusion pump of the present invention, showing a rechargeable battery unit associated therewith;
FIG. 4B is a rear perspective view of the infusion pump of the present invention, showing a disposable battery unit associated therewith;
FIG. 5 is another rear perspective view of the infusion pump of the present invention with the battery unit removed;
FIG. 6 is a rear elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a side elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention;
FIG. 8 is an opposite side elevation view of the infusion pump of the present invention;
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the rechargeable battery unit shown in FIG. 4A; FIG. 10 is a side elevation view of the rechargeable battery unit shown in FIG. 9;
FIG. 11 is an end elevation view of the rechargeable battery unit shown in FIG. 9;
FIG. 12 is a electrical schematic view of the rechargeable battery unit;
FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the disposable battery unit shown in FIG. 4B;
FIG. 14 is a schematic view of a syringe drive mechanism and occlusion sensor for the infusion pump of the present invention;
FIG. 15 is partial perspective view of the syringe drive mechanism and further showing a syringe plunger position indicator;
FIG. 16 is a partial plan view of the syringe drive mechanism and further showing the syringe plunger position indicator; FIG. 17 is a partial plan view of the syringe plunger position indicator;
FIG. 18 is a perspective underside view of the syringe drive mechanism and further showing a syringe barrel size indicator;
FIG. 19 is an enlarged partial perspective view of a syringe barrel clamp of the infusion pump of the present invention; FIG. 20 is partial perspective view of a video display and pad associated with a user interface of the infusion pump of the present invention;
FIG. 21 is a partial cross-sectional view of the video display mounted in a housing of the infusion pump;
FIG. 22 is a partial perspective view of the syringe drive mechanism; FIG. 23 is a partial cross-sectional view of the syringe drive mechanism;
FIG. 24 is a partial perspective view of a slide assembly of the syringe drive mechanism having a rotary nut in a disengaged position;
FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view of the slide assembly of FIG. 24 in a disengaged position; FIG. 26 is a partial perspective view of the slide assembly wherein the rotary nut is in an engaged position; FIG. 27 is a cross-sectional view of the slide assembly of FIG. 26 in an engaged position;
FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the rotary nut;
FIG. 29 is an elevation view of the rotary nut; FIG. 30 is an underside perspective view of the rotary nut;
FIG. 31 is a schematic wiring diagram of a patient controlled analgesia button associated with the pump of the present invention, the button being in an at rest position;
FIG. 32 is another schematic wiring diagram of the patient controlled analgesia button associated with the pump of the present invention, the button being in an actuated position;
FIG. 33 is a table summarizing information revealed by the circuits associated with the button of FIGS. 31 and 32.
Detailed Description
While the present invention is susceptible of embodiment in many different forms, there is shown in the drawings and will herein be described in detail preferred embodiments of the invention with the understanding that the present disclosure is to be considered as an exemplification of the principles of the invention and is not intended to limit the broad aspect of the invention to the embodiments illustrated.
Referring to FIG. 1, therein is shown one embodiment of an infusion pump of the present invention generally referred to with the reference numeral 10. The infusion pump
10 generally includes a housing 12 that supports a syringe assembly 14, a user interface 16, a power supply 18, a drive mechanism 20 having an occlusion sensor 22 (FIG. 14), and a syringe sensor system 24 (FIGS. 15-18).
While the present invention discloses a portable infusion pump, such as, for example, a syringe-based infusion pump, and their progeny, designed and manufactured by Baxter International, Inc. of Deerfield, Illinois, it is understood that individual aspects of the invention that can be incorporated into other types of pumps or other electrical or medical devices.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the housing 12 of the pump 10 has a generally contoured shape. The housing 12 includes a first member 26 and a second member 28 that are connected together to form a central cavity 30. The central cavity 30 houses various components of the pump 10 including the user interface 16. The first member 26 of the housing has an opening 32 that accommodates a display screen of the user interface 16. As shown in FIG. 5, a rear portion of the housing 12 has a receptacle or recess 33 that is adapted to receive the power supply 18 to be described in greater detail below. At a bottom, front portion of the housing 12, a container compartment or syringe compartment 34 is defined that accommodates the syringe assembly 14, a portion of the drive mechanism 20 and other components. The first member 26 of the housing 12 has a hinged access door 36 that encloses the syringe assembly 14 in the compartment 34. The access door 36 is preferably transparent in order for medical personnel to view the contents in the syringe assembly 14. A lock 38 is provided with the door 36 to prevent unauthorized access to the syringe assembly 14. The lock 38 is required because oftentimes drugs such as morphine are infused by the pump 10 and can be unfortunately subject to theft. An upper portion of the housing 12 is provided with a handle 40. The housing 12 can be made from a variety of materials including various types of plastics and metals. As shown in FIGS. 4-8, the housing 12 has a pole clamp 42 attached to the second member 28 of the housing 12. The pole clamp 42 can have various designs and is adapted to mount the pump 10 on a pole assembly such as used in a hospital setting. In a preferred embodiment, the pole clamp 42 is adapted to be able to mount the pump 10 in various positions. For example, the pump 10 can be mounted in a generally horizontal position shown in FIG. 3 a or a generally vertical position shown in FIG. 3b.
FIG. 2 discloses the syringe compartment 34 in greater detail. Generally, the syringe compartment 34 is dimensioned to receive and support the syringe assembly 14 as well as receive a portion of the drive mechanism 20. Briefly, the syringe assembly 14 generally includes a syringe barrel 46 and a syringe plunger 48. The syringe barrel 46 contains medication and slidably receives the syringe plunger 48. The syringe plunger 48 is driven by the drive mechanism to force medication from the syringe barrel 46 through a tube (not shown) and to a patient. The tube would have one end connected to an end of the syringe barrel 46 and another end adapted to be connected to a patient.
The syringe compartment 34 has a rear wall 44 that is generally concave to receive the syringe barrel 46 of the syringe assembly 14. The syringe barrel 46 of the syringe assembly 14 and rear wall 44 are generally in confronting relation. The housing 12 further has a curved lip 50 that in a preferred embodiment is integral with the rear wall 44. The lip 50 aids in loading a syringe 18 in the compartment 34 to be described in greater detail below. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 19, a syringe clamp 52 is movably mounted in the compartment 34. The clamp 52 has a concave inner surface that faces the rear wall 44 and that fits over the syringe barrel 46. As shown in FIG. 18, the clamp 52 is slidable along a rod assembly 54 to move the clamp 52 towards and away from the rear wall 44. The clamp 52 can slide along the rod assembly 54 to accommodate different sized syringe barrels. As shown in FIG. 19, a base portion of the clamp 52 has a pair of rollers 56,58 that help reduce friction when the clamp 52 slides along the housing 12. Due to tolerances, the clamp 52 may also pivot slightly. The clamp 52 is resiliently biased towards the rear wall 44. The housing 12 and syringe compartment 34 are sized such that an entire syringe assembly, with plunger fully extended from the syringe barrel, is contained within the housing and can be enclosed by the access door 36. No part of a syringe barrel or syringe plunger protrudes from the housing 12. A portion of the drive mechanism 20 extends into the syringe compartment 34 to engage the plunger 48. The access door 36 has an opening to accommodate the tube (not shown) that is attached to the syringe barrel 46 to deliver medication to the patient.
As shown in FIGS. 1-3, the pump has a user interface 16. Portions of the user interface 16 are described in greater detail in commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application No. 10/172,808 entitled "System And Method For Operating An Infusion Pump," filed concurrently herewith and incorporated by reference herein. The user interface 16 generally includes a display screen 60, a first control panel 62 and a second control panel 64, and associated electrical components and computer software contained within the housing 12 to operate the pump 10. The display screen 60 displays all of the general operating parameters of the pump 10 and fits within the opening 32 in the housing 12. The display screen 60 also acts as a touch screen for data to be inputted into the pump 10 by a user. As discussed, the pump 10 can be mounted in either a generally horizontal position (FIG. 3a) or a generally vertical position (FIG. 3b). The software associated with the user interface 16 has the ability to display information on the screen 60 in either a landscape orientation or a portrait orientation. When the pump is mounted in the horizontal configuration as shown in FIG. 3 a, information is displayed on the display screen 52 in a landscape configuration. Conversely, when the pump 10 is mounted in the vertical configuration as shown in FIG. 3b, information is displayed on the display screen 52 in a portrait configuration. Thus, depending on how the pump 10 is mounted, the information can be read by users without the need to tilt one's head. This feature is described in greater detail in commonly-owned U.S. Patent Application No. 10/172,804 entitled "Dual-Orientation Display For Medical Devices," filed concurrently herewith, and incorporated by reference herein. The first control panel 62 generally has a start button 66, a stop button 68 and an alarm/alert button 70. The second control panel 64 generally has a settings panel 72, a history button 74 and a data port 76. These controls will be described in greater detail below.
The pump 10 and user interface 16 may utilize additional identification features regarding the medication delivered by the pump 10. For example, and as shown in FIG.
2, the pump 10 may be equipped with an RFID (radio frequency identification) reader 86 that cooperates with an RFID tag 88 attached to the syringe barrel 46. The RFID tag 86 has a transponder circuit and an antenna circuit. The RFID tag 86 can store significant information including, but not limited to, the type of medication, amount, concentration, as well as pumping parameters and instructions for the medication. The RFID reader 86 has energizer, demodulator and decoder circuits. The energizer circuit emits a low- frequency radio wave field that is used to power up the RFID tag 88. This allows the tag 88 to send its stored information to the reader 86. The information is demodulated and decoded where it then can be used by the computer associated with the user interface 16. While several different configurations are possible, the RFID reader 86 can be mounted in pump housing adjacent the syringe compartment 34. The RFID tag 88 is affixed generally to the syringe barrel 46. When the syringe assembly 14 is properly inserted into the pump 10, the RFID reader 86 automatically reads the information from the RFID tag 88, which can be used to aid in properly operating the pump 10 for a particular patient. It is understood that other types of data reader/data carrier systems can also be used.
As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the display screen 60 is equipped with a pad 78 about the outer periphery of the screen 60. The pad 78 is a shock absorbent member made preferably of an elastomeric material. In one preferred embodiment, the pad 78 is made from polyurethane. The pad 78 has a face 80 that is positioned between the display screen 60 and an inner surface 82 of the first member 26 of the housing 12. The pad 78 also has a sidewall 84 preferably integral with the face 80. The pad 78 absorbs forces generated if the pump 10 is jostled, bumped or dropped, and minimizes the effect such occurrences have on the display screen 60. The pad 78 also resists fluid infiltration into the housing 12.
The pump 10 of the present invention includes the power supply 18 that can take many different forms. In one preferred embodiment, the power supply 18 may be in the form of a rechargeable battery unit 90 or a disposable battery unit 92. The rechargeable battery unit 90 is generally shown in FIG.4a and the disposable battery unit 92 is generally shown in FIG. 4b. The pump 10 will operate with either unit 90,92 depending on the needs and desires of the user. As shown in FIG. 5, the pump 10 has an electrical contact 94 positioned in the recess 33 that is in electrical communication with the user interface components of the pump 10 as is known. The contact 94 will cooperate with a corresponding electrical contact on either of the rechargeable battery unit 90 or the disposable battery unit 92 as will be described.
FIGS. 4a and 6-12 generally disclose the rechargeable battery unit 90. FIGS. 9-11 show the rechargeable battery unit 90 removed from the pump 10. As shown in FIG. 4a and 11, the rechargeable battery unit 90 generally includes a battery housing 96 having an electrical contact 98 to cooperate with the pump housing electrical contact 94, a rechargeable battery 100, associated electrical components 102, and an AC power supply assembly 104. As shown in FIGS. 9-11, the rechargeable battery unit housing 96 generally has a base member 106 and a cover member 108. The base member 106 and cover member 108 are contoured wherein the housing 90 has a shallow first end 110 and a deeper second end 112. The contour of the housing 90 is generally similar to the outer contour of the backside of the pump housing 12. FIGS. 4a, 6-8 show the unit 90 installed in the pump housing 12 illustrating the corresponding contours. As shown in FIG. 11, a bottom portion of the base member 106 supports the electrical contact 98, and contacts the housing electrical contact 94 when the unit 90 is installed. As further shown, the battery unit housing 96 has a pair of posts 114 that laterally protrude from the housing 96. The posts 114 cooperate with retainers in the pump housing 12 to retain the unit 90 within the housing 12. A push button 116 is included on the housing cover 108 to retract the posts
114 when removing the unit 90 from the pump housing 12. As further shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the AC power supply assembly 104 has a power cord 118 and an associated terminal 120 that plugs into the housing 60. The AC power supply assembly 104 has a plug that can be inserted into a standard electrical outlet to recharge the rechargeable battery 100 when necessary. AC power can also be supplied through the assembly 104 to power the pump 10.
FIG. 12 schematically shows the electrical components 102 that are associated with the rechargeable battery unit 90. The electrical components 102 generally include a power supply 122 and a recharger assembly 124 that includes a recharger 126 and a diode mechanism in the form of a first diode 128 and a second diode 130. The power supply 122, in one preferred embodiment, is an off-line switching power supply. The power supply 122 generally includes a field-effect transistor (FET) 132, connected to a transformer 134, which in turn is connected to a power supply diode 136. The power supply 122 has one connection to the AC power supply assembly 104. The power supply 122 is also connected to the recharger 126. The diodes 128,130 are generally connected to the recharger 126, the power supply 122, the rechargeable battery 100 and the terminal 98 so as to provide the desired power through the unit 90. For example, when the plug of the AC power supply assembly 104 is not plugged into a wall outlet as shown in FIG. 12, the first and second diodes 128,130 are biased and configured such that power is being supplied by the rechargeable battery 100. If the plug of the assembly 104 is plugged into a wall outlet, the power supply 122 provides 12 volts. When the 12 volts are sensed, the diodes 128, 130 are configured such that the rechargeable battery 100 is being recharged by the power supply 122 and the unit 90 is supplying power through the power supply 122 via the plugged in AC power supply assembly 104. Accordingly, power can be switched from being supplied from the rechargeable battery 100 or from the wall outlet. It is further noted that because the rechargeable battery unit 90 houses the power supply 122, the recharger 126 and the rechargeable battery 100 within the unit 90, the battery 100 can be recharged without the use of the pump 10. The battery 100 can be charged simply by plugging the cord of the power assembly 104, connected to the unit 90, into a wall outlet. The unit 90 need not be installed into the pump 10. In prior art pumps, the pump itself is needed to recharge the battery. It is also understood that the rechargeable battery unit 90 can be defined without the AC power cord assembly 104 wherein the assembly 104 is considered a separate component removably attachable to the unit 90. The battery units 90,92 may also be equipped with a microchip that is capable of transmitting data to the user interface 16 of the pump 10 such as the amount of charge left in the batteries being utilized.
FIGS. 4b and 14 generally disclose the disposable battery unit 92. The general structure of the disposable battery unit 92 is similar to the rechargeable battery unit 90.
The disposable battery unit has a housing 142 having an electrical contact 144 that will cooperate with the housing electrical contact 94 in the housing recess 33 (See FIGS. 4b and 5). The housing 142 has a base member 146 and a cover member 148. The base member 146 receives a plurality of disposable batteries 150, and in a preferred embodiment, four D-cell batteries are utilized. It is understood, however, that other battery configurations are possible. The batteries are supported such that the batteries will supply electrical power through the contact 144 as is known. As shown in FIG. 4b, the disposable battery unit 92 is received by the recess 33 of the pump 10 in the same fashion as the rechargeable battery unit 90 shown in FIG. 4a. Thus, depending on the desires of the user, the pump 10 may be powered by the rechargeable battery unit 90 or the disposable battery unit 92. The pump 10 may be provided with multiple units 90,92 wherein the pump 10 can remain in use by replacing the unit 90,92 requiring either recharging, or new disposable batteries.
FIGS. 14, 15 and 22-30 disclose the syringe drive mechanism 20. FIG. 14 represents a simplified schematic view. The syringe drive mechanism 20 is accommodated by the pump housing 12 and generally includes a motor 152, a lead screw 154, a connecting linkage 156 and a slide assembly 158. Briefly, the connecting linkage 156 is connected to the slide assembly 158, which is associated with the lead screw 154. The slide assembly 158 which moves linearly in response to rotation of the lead screw 154 by the motor 152. Linear movement of the connecting linkage 156 moves the syringe plunger 48 within the syringe barrel 46 to expel fluid from the syringe assembly 14.
As shown in FIG. 14, the motor 152 is operably connected to the lead screw 154 to rotate the lead screw 154 when the motor 152 is energized. The lead screw 154 has threads 160 that cooperate with a threaded member of the slide assembly 158 as will be described in greater detail below. FIGS. 14-18 and 22 generally show the connecting linkage 156. The connecting linkage 156 generally includes a tube member 162 and a plunger engagement arm 164. The tube member 162 is connected at one end to the slide assembly 158 and at another end to the plunger engagement arm 164. As shown in FIG. 22, the tube member 162 houses a rod 166 that is connected to a lever 168 pivotally mounted on the engagement member 164. As explained in greater detail below, the rod 166, when actuated by the lever 168, can disengage the slide assembly 158 from the lead screw 154. This allows the slide assembly 158 to freely slide along the lead screw 154 to linearly position the plunger engagement arm 164 against the plunger 48 extending from the syringe barrel 46. As further shown in FIGS. 14, 15 and 22-23, the slide assembly 158 generally includes a rail member 170 and a slide member 172. The rail member 170 has a pair of legs 174 depending from a cover plate 176. The slide member 172 slides beneath the cover plate 172 as can be appreciated from FIG. 15. The legs 174 have an inwardly protruding portion 175. The rail member 170 is positioned within the housing 12 and adjacent the rear wall 44 of the syringe compartment 34.
As shown in FIG. 22-27, the slide member 172 generally has a base 178 and a cover 180 that collectively support a threaded member 182 or rotary nut 182 therein. The base 178 has a countersunk bore 184 therethrough that is in communication with a channel 186. The bore receives the rotary nut 182 and the channel 186 accommodates a portion of the rotary nut 182 and the lead screw 154. The base 178 has a pair of cantilevered beams 188 that correspond in shape to the legs 174 of the rail member 170. The beams 188 are slightly biased into frictional sliding engagement with the legs 174 and provide a smooth sliding movement of the slide member 172 along the rail member 170. As shown in FIG. 23, the cover 180 fits over the rotary nut 182. The cover 180 supports additional structure such as a pin 185 and lock arm 187 (See FIG. 24). This structure will be described in greater detail below.
FIGS. 28-30 further disclose the rotary nut 182. The rotary nut 182 is a unitary member having a generally cylindrical base 190. The base 190 has a lip 192 that engages the countersunk bore 84 in the slide member 172. The base 190 has a first finger 194 and a second finger 196 depending therefrom. The fingers 194,196 are spaced to define an opening 197. The opening 197 receives the lead screw 154. Each finger 194,196 has a set of threads 198 thereon that engage the threads 160 on the lead screw 154. The threads 198 are positioned on generally opposed sides of the rotary nut 182. The base 190 further has an over-rotation surface 200 and a rotation surface 202.
As further shown in FIGS. 22-27, the rotary nut 182 is received in the cylindrical bore 184 in the slide member 172. The tube member 162 of the connecting linkage 156 is connected to the base 178 of the slide member 172. The slide member 172 is positioned for sliding movement on the rail member 170. The lead screw 154 is routed through the channel 186 in the slide member 172. FIGS. 26 and 27 show the rotary nut 182 in an engaged position with the lead screw 154. In FIG. 26, the cover 180 of the slide member 172 is removed for clarity. The rotary nut 182 is rotationally biased into engagement with the lead screw 154 by a spring 204. The threads 198 on each finger 192,194 of the rotary nut 182 engage generally opposed sides of the lead screw 154. The over-rotation surface 200 engages the pin 185 (carried by the cover 180) to prevent over-rotation of the nut 182 into the lead screw 154. This maximizes performance and minimizes wear of the threads 198 of the rotary nut 182. With the threads 198,160 engaged, when the motor 152 rotates the lead screw 154, the rotary nut 182 moves along the lead screw 154 which, in turn, linearly moves the slide member 172 and connecting linkage 156. This pushes the plunger 48 into the syringe barrel 46 to displace medicament from the syringe assembly 14. The lock arm 187 engages the base 190 of the rotary nut 182 to prevent the rotary nut 182 from disengaging under load such as from back pressure from the syringe assembly 14.
The rotary nut 182 can also be easily disengaged from the lead screw 154 which allows the slide member 172 to be positioned along the lead screw 154 such as when positioning the plunger engagement arm 164 against the syringe plunger 48. As shown in FIGS. 22, 24 and 25, the lever 168 is rotated on the plunger engagement arm 164. A camming action linearly moves the rod 166 within the tube member 162. The rod 166 engages the rotation surface 202 to rotate the rotary nut 182. The rotary nut 182 is rotated such that the threads 198 become disengaged from the threads 160 on the lead screw 154. This allows the slide member 172 to slide freely along the rail member 170 to position the plunger engagement arm 164. The rotary nut 182 provides several advantages over previous nut/lead screw arrangements using single or multiple half-nuts that engage the lead screw. Half-nuts require a high rate spring to bias the nut into engagement with the lead screw and prevent disengagement. This requires transverse side loading of the lead screw that causes wear and mechanism inefficiency. Because the rotary nut 182 is a unitary piece, misalignment problems between two half-nuts is also eliminated. The rotary nut 182 utilizes a positive stop and lock. Therefore, side loads, moments, over engagement and disengagement during pumping are eliminated and wear is minimized.
The pump 10 is equipped with an occlusion sensor 22 to determine if an infusion line connected to the syringe barrel 46 is blocked. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the occlusion sensor 22 is incorporated into the plunger engagement arm 164 of the drive mechanism 20. As shown schematically in FIG. 14, the occlusion sensor 22 generally includes a load cell 210 and a load beam 212. The load cell 210 is connected to a distal end of the plunger engagement arm 164. The load beam 212 is connected to generally a mid-portion of the arm 164 through a pivotal connection 214. The load beam 212 has a pusher block 216 that abuts against the end of the syringe plunger 48. The load cell 210 is positioned adjacent to and in contact with a distal end 218 of the load beam 212. Thus, one side of the load beam 212 contacts the load cell 210 and another side of the load beam 212 contacts the syringe plunger 48. A flipper 220 can extend from the arm 164 and be abutted against the plunger 48 to assure the plunger 48 always remains in contact with the pusher block 216.
In operation, the drive mechanism 20 drives the arm 164 as described above. This in turn drives the load beam 212 wherein the pusher block 216 pushes against the plunger 48. This forces and linearly moves the plunger 48 within the barrel 46. The load cell 210 measures a reactive force from the force pushing against the load beam 212. The circuitry associated with the load cell 210 converts the force to a usable signal. In a preferred embodiment, the usable signal is a voltage value. If too much force is required to move the plunger 48, it signifies that the infusion line is blocked. In such a case, the voltage detected is greater than a predetermined value, and the sensor 22 signals an occlusion in the infusion line. Thus, if the usable signal is out of a predetermined range, an occlusion is sensed. A user can then remedy the situation.
FIGS. 15-18 disclose various aspects of the syringe sensor system 24. The system 24 generally includes a syringe plunger position sensor 230 and a syringe barrel size sensor 232. FIGS. 15-17 disclose the syringe plunger position sensor 230. The sensor 230 is generally an eletromagnetic sensor that includes a magnet 234 and a plunger linear sensor array 236. The magnet 234 is mounted generally on the arm 164 of the connecting linkage 156 of the drive mechanism 20. The magnetic sensor in the form of a linear sensor array 236 has a plurality of sensors 238 in the form of magnets that are positioned directly adjacent to the linear path of the plunger movement. The magnet 234 has a magnetic field associated therewith. As shown in FIGS. 16-17, the sensors 238 detect the orientation of the field lines in the magnetic field. The resulting signal is typically a sine wave. One sensor 238 has a specific length over which it can detect plunger movement. Then, the next sensor 238 will sense position. The sensors are initially calibrated wherein the pump software can determine the location of the plunger engagement arm 164 and, therefore, the plunger, based on the signal levels detected by each of the sensors 238.
The magnet 234 is positioned substantially at a distal end of the plunger 48, or at the plunger head. The sensors 238 are directly adjacent the syringe plunger 48. With such a configuration, a direct measurement of the plunger position is possible rather than relying on indirect measurements. The sensors 238 are also configured to compensate for temperature changes as the pump 10 may be utilized in different environments.
FIG. 18 discloses the syringe barrel size sensor 232. Similar to the plunger position sensor 230, the syringe barrel size sensor 232 is generally an electromagnetic sensor that includes a magnet 240 and a barrel linear sensor array 242, The magnet 240 is mounted on the syringe barrel clamp assembly. The linear sensor array 242 is mounted generally adjacent thereto and has a sensor 244. Because the movement of the syringe barrel clamp is less than the plunger movement, a single sensor 244 can be used. Similar to the syringe plunger position sensor, based on the signal levels sensed by the sensor 244, the sensor 232 can determine what size syringe is loaded into the pump 10. In operation, the pump 10 is mounted on a support structure such as a pole in either a horizontal or vertical configuration as shown in FIGS. 3a and 3b. The access door 36 is opened and a syringe assembly 14 is loaded into the pump 10. As shown in FIGS. 1, 2 and 19, the syringe assembly 14 can be conveniently loaded into the pump 10 with a single hand. Prior art pumps require both hands of a user to load the syringe. As shown in FIG. 2, the curved lip 50 allows the syringe 14 to slide easily into the syringe compartment 34. As shown in FIG. 19, the rollers 56,58 associated with the syringe barrel clamp 52 allows the clamp 52 to slide upwards along the housing 12 in accepting the syringe 14 as in a snap-fit arrangement. When the syringe 14 is further inserted, the clamp 52 is biased back onto the syringe barrel 46. The infusion line is attached to the syringe and connected intravenously to a patient. The access door 36 is locked. The operating parameters of the pump 10 are loaded into the pump software through the user interface 16. The infusion therapy can then be started. The pump 10 can be equipped with several different features to enhance its operability. For example, the pump can accommodate patient-controlled analgesia (PCA). To that end and as shown in FIG. 2, the pump 10 can have a PCA button 299 wherein a user can further control the infusion therapy wherein the user can push the button to deliver additional doses of medication. The PCA button typically has a cord that can be plugged into the pump 10 as is generally known. The button 299 can be specially designed to be activated by a thumb of a patient. As further shown in FIG. 2, the button 299 can also be equipped with a fingerprint reader 301 to assure only the patient can activate the PCA button 299. The fingerprint reader 301 is operably connected to the user interface 16. The patient's fingerprint or thumbprint can be pre-loaded into the pump software of the user interface 16. When the PCA button 299 is pushed, and the reader 301 reads the thumbprint, the software verifies the button 299 was pushed by the patient by comparing the print that was read with the stored thumbprint. The PCA button 299 can have peripheral structure to protect inadvertent actuation. The PCA button 299 can also be lighted so as so glow in the dark to aid patients in locating the button.
FIGS. 31-33 disclose additional features associated with the PCA button 299. FIGS. 31 and 32 show wiring diagrams 300 and 301 for the PCA button. Wiring diagrams 300 and 301 include a first circuit 302, a second circuit 304, a third circuit 306, a common ground 308, and a 4-pole push button 310 carried by the PCA button 299. FIG. 31 shows a wiring diagram 300 having the push button 310 in an at rest position.
FIG. 32 shows wiring diagram 301 having the push button 310 in an actuated position. As shown in FIGS. 31 and 32, circuits 302, 304, and 306 share a common ground 308. Though a common ground 308 is the simplest way to wire circuits 302, 304, and 306, it is not required for the invention that the circuits 302, 304, and 306 share a common ground 308, as long as the circuits are able to provide signals to a microprocessor associated with the pump user interface 16. Circuits 302, 304, and 306 are designed to provide a status change in signal to the microprocessor. The status change may occur due to the installation of the PCA button 299 and associated wiring 312. The status change may also occur due to a circuit being connected to ground through push button 310 versus when the circuits are open. Wiring 312 may be enclosed in a cable.
Circuits 302, 304, and 306 are maintained at an energized state when not connected to ground 308 through button 310. Conversely, circuits 302, 304, and 306 are at a ground state when connected to ground 308 through button 310. For example, circuits 302, 304, and 306 may maintain a small positive voltage when not connected to ground 308 through button 310. The small positive voltage may be coordinated with desired input signals for the microprocessor while considering the safety requirements of the medical environment.
As circuits 302, 304, and 306 are maintained at an energized state, also known as a "HIGH" state, when not connected to ground, the circuits will all be in a HIGH state when button 310 is not installed. Installation may involve connecting the button 310 to the wiring 312. Installation may also involve connecting the PCA button 299, and therefore, pushbutton 310 and wiring 312 to infusion pump 10.
Wiring diagram 300 shows push button 310 in an at rest installed position. When button 310 is in the at rest installed position, first circuit 302 is connected to ground directly through wiring 312 and through contacts 310b and 310a and is therefore in the ground state, or "LOW" state. When button 310 is in the actuated position as shown in wiring diagram 301, first circuit 302 is still connected to ground directly through wiring
312 and through contacts 310c and 310d and is therefore in the LOW state as long as button 310 is installed.
When button 310 is in the at rest installed position, second circuit 304 is connected to ground 308 through contact 310a and is therefore in the LOW state. When button 310 is in the actuated position as shown in wiring diagram 301, second circuit 304 is not connected to ground 308 and is therefore in the HIGH state.
When button 310 is in the at rest installed position, third circuit 306 is not connected to ground 308 and is therefore in the HIGH state. When button 310 is in the actuated position as shown in wiring diagram 301, third circuit 306 is connected to ground through contacts 310c and 3 lOd and is therefore in the LOW state.
FIG. 33 shows a table 400 summarizing information provided by the status signals of the three PCA circuits 302, 304, and 306 of FIGS. 31 and 32. Table 400 shows that the PCA button is not installed if circuits 302, 304, and 306 are all providing a HIGH status signal. If first circuit 302 and second circuit 304 are providing a LOW status signal, while circuit three is providing a HIGH status signal, the button 310 is installed and is in the rest position. If first circuit 302 and third circuit 306 are providing a LOW status signal, while second circuit 304 is providing a HIGH status signal, the button 310 is installed and is actuated. Various other combinations of status signals indicate that a fault exists. Potential faults include, but are not limited to, cable failures, switch malfunctions, and electronic circuit malfunctions. Thus, if one of the wires associated with the PCA button 299 becomes frayed and eventually breaks, a specific reading can be sensed by the user interface to indicate the PCA button 299 requires replacement.
The pump 10 can also be designed with enhanced communication capabilities. For example, the pump 10 can communicate wirelessly with other devices such as a pharmacy computer or personal digital assistants (PDA) carried by hospital personnel. The pump 10 can also be monitored remotely such as from a nurse's station. The pump 10 can be equipped with various types of readers to receive patient information such as from swipe cards or bar-coded identification bracelets. The pump 10 may also utilize RFID readers and tags as discussed above.
In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the pump 10 can communicate with a PDA 500 as shown in FIG. 2. The pump 10 has the infrared data port 76 that is operably coupled with the user interface 16 of the pump 10. The user interface 16 has memory that stores information regarding pump history such as medications delivered, dosage, time, date etc. The information stored by the user interface 16 can be electronically transferred to the PDA 500 carried, for example, by medical personnel. For example, the history button 74 can be depressed on the pump control panel indicating a desire to download pump history. The pump 10 will prompt the user for a password on the video display 60. The password may be necessary for certain regulatory requirements. The pump 10 will then prompt the user for a patient identification number so the proper pump history can be identified. The pump 10 then prompts the user to position the PDA 500 up to the data port 76. Once positioned properly, the pump 10 downloads the proper pump history to the PDA 500. The user can then view the data on the PDA 500, print the pump history or sync the data to another computer as desired. The data can be formatted to be in paginated form. The pump 10 may also communicate directly to a printer. In one embodiment, a hand-held printer having an appropriate data port, can be held up to the data port 76 of the pump 10. Via infrared communication, data can be transferred from the pump 10 and printed by the hand-held computer. As discussed, the pump 10 provides several advantages. The pump 10 can be powered by either a rechargeable battery unit or a disposable battery unit as is desired by the user. Separate pumps are not required. Because the pump 10 can be powered by battery units, the pump 10 can be used in locations where there are limited electrical outlets. Furthermore, because the transformer for recharging the batteries is contained within the rechargeable battery unit rather than the pump, the rechargeable battery unit can be recharged simply by plugging the unit into a wall outlet. The pump is not required. Accordingly, the pump 10 can be equipped with a second unit and remain in use while the first unit is being recharged. Also, the transformer is better stored within the battery unit housing rather than being located at the end of the power cord. The syringe loaded is improved as a syringe assembly can be easily loaded with a single hand.
The syringe sensors are improved and are more reliable. The sensors provide a direct measurement of, for example, plunger position rather than an indirect measurement. The magnet and sensors are positioned directly at the syringe plunger providing a direct measurement of plunger position. The sensor system has fewer parts in general and does not utilize additional moving parts that are subject to wear. This improves reliability.
The rotary nut associated with the drive mechanism provides a more smooth and reliable mechanism.
While the specific embodiments have been illustrated and described, numerous modifications can be made to the present invention, as described, by those of ordinary skill in the art without significantly departing from the spirit of the invention. The breadth of protection afforded this invention should be considered to be limited only by the scope of the accompanying claims.

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CLAIMSWe claim:
1. An infusion pump configured to be powered by either a disposable battery source or a rechargeable battery source, the infusion pump comprising: a housing having a recess; and a motor positioned within the housing and operably connected to an electrical contact disposed in the recess, the motor powering the pump, wherein the recess receives one of a rechargeable battery unit having an electrical contact that contacts the recess electrical contact, and a disposable battery unit having an electrical contact that contacts the recess electrical contact.
2. The infusion pump of claim 1 wherein the rechargeable battery unit and the disposable battery unit each having a housing supporting the respective components of the units.
3. The infusion pump of claim 1 wherein the rechargeable battery unit further comprises: a power supply connected to an AC power assembly for providing power from an AC power outlet; a recharger connected to the power supply; a diode mechanism connected to the recharger and the electrical contact of the unit; a rechargable battery connected to the switching mechansim, wherein if the AC power cord assembly is not connected to an AC power outlet, the diode mechanism is configured to provide power to the electrical contact from the rechargeable battery, and wherein if the AC power cord assembly is connected to an AC power outlet, the diode mechanism is configured to provide power to the electrical contact from the AC power outlet and to recharge the battery by the recharger.
4. The infusion pump of claim 1 further comprising a user interface having a display screen, the display screen displaying data in a generally horizontal configuration in a first position and a generally vertical configuration in a second position.
5. The infusion pump of claim 1 wherein when the recess is adapted to receive the disposable battery, the pump is mounted in a generally vertical configuration.
6. The infusion pump of claim 1 wherein when the recess is adapted to receive the rechargeable battery, the pump is mounted in a generally horizontal configuration.
7. The infusion pump of claim 4 wherein when recess is adapted to receive the disposable battery, the pump is mounted in a generally vertical configuration wherein the display screen displays data in a portrait configuration.
8. The infusion pump of claim 4 wherein when the recess is adapted to receive the rechargeable battery, the pump is mounted in a generally horizontal configuration wherein the display screen displays data in a landscape configuration.
9. An infusion pump comprising: a housing having a recess adapted to receiving at least one of a disposable battery unit and a rechargeable battery unit for powering the pump.
10. The infusion pump of claim 9 wherein the rechargeable battery unit has a power supply connected to a recharger that is connected to a rechargeable battery wherein the rechargeable battery can be recharged when the unit is not installed into the recess of the pump.
11. An infusion pump configured to be powered by either a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery, the infusion pump comprising: a housing having a recess; a motor positioned within the housing and being operably connected to an electrical contact disposed in the recess, the motor powering the pump; the recess adapted to receive one of a disposable battery unit and a rechargeable battery unit.
12. An infusion pump assembly comprising: a disposable battery unit; a rechargeable battery unit having an integrated power supply, recharger, rechargeable battery and an AC power cord; a pump housing having a recess; a motor positioned within the housing and being operably connected to an electrical contact disposed in the recess, the motor powering the pump; wherein the recess receives the disposable battery unit in a first configuration wherein disposable battery unit has an electrical contact that engages the recess electrical contact and wherein the recess is adapted to receive the rechargeable battery unit in a second configuration wherein the rechargeable battery unit has an electrical contact that engages the recess electrical contact.
13. An infusion pump comprising : a housing having a recess; a motor positioned within the housing and operably connected to an electrical contact disposed in the recess, the motor configured to power the pump; an electronic means for supplying power to the motor, the electronic means being received by the recess in engagement with the contact, and wherein the electronic means is at least one device selected from the group consisting of a disposable battery source, a rechargeable battery source, and an AC power cord.
14. The infusion pump of claim 13, wherein the electronic means for supplying power to the motor comprises a disposable battery source, a rechargeable battery source, and an AC power cord.
15. The infusion pump of claim 13 wherein the electronic means is a rechargeable battery unit having a power supply, a recharger and a rechargeable battery unit therein.
16. The infusion pump of claim 15 wherein the rechargeable battery unit can be recharged without the unit being installed into the infusion pump.
17. The infusion pump of claim 13 wherein the electronic means is a disposable battery unit having a housing holding a plurality of disposable batteries therein.
18. The infusion pump of claim 13, wherein the housing is configured as a device selected from the group of infusion pumps consisting of a syringe pump, a volumetric pump, and a peristaltic pump.
19. The infusion pump of claim 16 wherein the pump is a syringe pump.
20. An infusion pump adapted to received a syringe having a syringe barrel moveably receiving a syringe plunger therein, the infusion pump comprising: a housing defining a compartment adapted to receive the syringe, the compartment having a rear wall, the housing further having a curved lip generally adjacent to the rear wall; a clamp connected to the housing and positioned in the compartment in confronting relation to the rear wall; wherein can be loaded into the compartment between the rear wall and the clamp wherein upon initial insertion, the curved lip is adapted to slidingly engage the syringe barrel allowing generally one-hand loading of the syringe into the compartment.
21. The infusion pump of claim 20 wherein the curved lip is integral with the rear wall.
22. The infusion pump of claim 20 wherein the rear wall has a concave surface.
23. The infusion pump of claim 20 wherein the curved lip has a length generally in correspondence with a length of the syringe barrel adapted to be received in the compartment.
24. The infusion pump of claim 20 wherein the syringe assembly is adapted to be housed completely within the housing.
25. The infusion pump of claim 20 wherein the clamp is resiliently biased towards the rear wall.
26. The infusion pump of claim 20 wherein the clamp has a concave inner surface.
27. The infusion pump of claim 20 wherein the clamp is pivotable about a roller positioned at one end of the clamp.
28. An infusion pump comprising: a housing having a compartment adapted to receive a syringe having a barrel and a plunger; a drive mechanism supported by the housing and adapted to contact the plunger to move the plunger within the barrel, the mechanism further comprising: a linearly moveable arm having a load cell mounted thereon; a load beam pivotally connected to the arm, the load beam having one side contacting the load cell and another side adapted to contact the plunger; wherein upon movement of the arm to move the plunger, the load cell senses a reactive force from the load beam, the load cell converting the force into a usable signal wherein an occlusion is signaled if the usable signal is outside a predetermined acceptable range.
29. The infusion pump of claim 28 wherein the load beam has a pusher block attached thereto that is adapted to contact the plunger.
30. The infusion pump of claim 28 further comprising a flipper extending from the arm, the flipper contacting the plunger.
31. The infusion pump of claim 28 wherein the load cell contacts the load beam at substantially a distal end of the load beam.
32. The infusion pump of claim 28 further comprising an alarm module operably connected to the load cell, the alarm module signaling that an occlusion is present in response to the alarm module receiving the useable signal from the load cell, the signal being outside the predetermined acceptable range.
33. An occlusion sensor for detecting occlusions in an infusion line connected to a syringe received by an infusion pump, the syringe having a syringe barrel and a syringe plunger, the infusion pump having a drive mechanism adapted to contact the plunger to move the plunger within the barrel, the sensor comprising: an arm adapted to be connected to the drive mechanism for linear movement, the arm having a load cell mounted thereon; a load beam pivotally connected to the arm, the load beam having one side contacting the load cell and another side adapted to contact the plunger; wherein upon movement of the arm to move the plunger, the load cell senses a reactive force from the load beam, the load cell converting the force into a usable signal wherein an occlusion is signaled if the usable signal is outside a predetermined acceptable range.
34. An infusion pump comprising: a housing having a compartment; a syringe received in the compartment, the syringe having a barrel and a plunger moveable within the barrel; a drive mechanism supported by the housing and adapted to contact the plunger to move the plunger within the barrel, a magnet positioned on the drive mechanism adapted to be proximal the syringe plunger; and a linear sensor array supported by the housing and positioned such that the plunger is adapted to be adjacent thereto, wherein the linear sensor array senses the strength of a magnetic field associated with the magnet to determine a linear position of the plunger within the barrel.
35. The infusion pump of claim 34 wherein the linear sensor array has a plurality of sensors.
36. The infusion pump of claim 34 wherein the magnet is positioned substantially at a distal end of the syringe plunger.
37. An infusion pump comprising: a housing having a compartment; a syringe received in the compartment, the syringe having a barrel and a plunger moveable within the barrel; a drive mechanism supported by the housing and adapted to contact the plunger to move the plunger within the barrel, a magnet positioned on the drive mechanism adapted to be substantially at a distal end of the syringe plunger; and a magnet sensor supported by the housing and positioned such that the plunger is adapted to be adjacent thereto, wherein the linear sensor array senses the strength of a magnetic field associated with the magnet to determine a linear position of the plunger within the barrel.
38. An infusion pump comprising: a housing having a compartment defining a rear wall, the housing further having a syringe clamp slideably positioned towards and away from the rear wall, the housing adapted to and capable of receiving syringes having syringe barrels of varying diameter; a magnet positioned on the syringe clamp; and a linear sensor aπay supported by the housing and positioned such that the syringe clamp is adapted to be generally adjacent thereto, wherein the linear sensor aπay senses the strength of a magnetic field associated with the magnet to determine a size of a syringe baπel received by the compartment.
39. A drive mechanism for an infusion pump, the drive mechanism adapted to linearly move a syringe plunger within a syringe baπel supported by the pump, the mechanism comprising: a motor; a lead screw rotatably connected to the motor; a slide assembly having a threaded member supported thereon, the threaded member being associated with the lead screw; an arm having one end connected to the slide assembly and one end adapted to be engaged with the syringe plunger, the threaded member being rotatably biased in engagement with the lead screw, wherein upon rotation of the lead screw by the motor, the slide assembly linearly moves the arm wherein the arm is adapted to move the syringe plunger within the syringe baπel.
40. The drive mechanism of claim 37 further comprising a rail member, the rail assembly slidably supporting the slide assembly.
41. The drive mechanism of claim 38 wherein the rail member has a cover plate and a pair of legs depending from the cover plate.
42. The drive mechanism of claim 39 wherein the legs have an inwardly projecting portion.
43. The drive mechanism of claim 40 wherein the slide assembly has a base having a pair of cantilevered beams extending from the base, the cantilevered beams coπesponding in shape to the legs of the rail member wherein the beams are slideable along the legs.
44. The drive mechanism of claim 37 wherein the slide assembly comprises a base and a cover, the base having a bore that receives the threaded member, the base further having a channel that receives the lead screw therethrough.
45. The drive mechanism of claim 42 wherein the threaded member is a rotary nut.
46. The drive mechanism of claim 42 wherein the rotary nut further comprises: a base, the base having post and ring extending therefrom, the ring being generally circumjacent to the post, the ring having a first notch defining a first engagement surface and a second notch defining a second engagement surface; a first finger depending from the base, the first finger having a first threaded portion; a second finger depending from the base, the second finger having a second threaded portion, the second finger being spaced from the first finger defining an opening therebetween, wherein the lead screw is adapted to be received in the opening.
47. The drive mechanism of claim 44 wherein the arm supports a disengagement rod that is pivotable to linearly move and engage the first engagement surface and rotate the rotary nut to a disengaged position wherein the threaded portions are not in engagement with the lead screw.
48. The drive mechanism of claim 44 wherein the cover supports a pin that engages the second engagement surface when the rotary nut is in the engaged position to prevent over-engagement with the lead screw.
49. A drive mechanism for an infusion pump, the drive mechanism adapted to linearly move a syringe plunger within a syringe baπel supported by the pump, the mechanism comprising: a motor; a lead screw rotatably connected to the motor; a rail assembly; a slide assembly slidably supported by the rail assembly, the slide assembly having a rotary nut supported thereon, the rotary nut having a threaded portion; an arm having one end connected to the slide assembly and one end adapted to be engaged with the syringe plunger, the rotary nut being rotatably biased wherein the threaded portion is engaged with the lead screw, wherein upon rotation of the lead screw by the motor, the slide assembly linearly moves the arm wherein the arm is adapted to move the syringe plunger within the syringe baπel.
50. A rotary nut for a drive mechanism of a syringe infusion pump, the drive mechanism adapted to linearly move a syringe plunger within a syringe baπel supported by the pump, the drive mechanism having a lead screw rotatable by a motor, and further having a disengagement rod, the drive mechanism further having an arm having one end adapted to be connected to the rotary nut and another end adapted to engage the syringe plunger, the rotary nut comprising: a cylindrical base, the base having post and ring extending therefrom, the ring being generally circumjacent to the post, the ring having a first notch defining a first engagement surface and a second notch defining a second engagement surface; a first finger depending from the base, the first finger having a first threaded portion; a second finger depending from the base, the second finger having a second threaded portion, the second finger being spaced from the first finger defining an opening therebetween, wherein the lead screw is adapted to be received in the opening wherein the rotary nut has an engaged position wherein the first threaded portion engages a first side of the lead screw and the second threaded portion engages an opposite, second side of the lead screw, wherein the rotary nut linearly moves along the lead screw upon rotation of the lead screw by the motor, the second engagement surface engaging a pin when the rotary nut is in the engaged position to prevent over-engagement with the lead screw, the rotary nut being rotatable by the disengaging rod engaging the first engagement surface wherein the threaded portions are not in engagement with the lead screw.
51. A rotary nut for a drive mechanism of a syringe infusion pump, the drive mechanism having a rotatable lead screw, the rotary nut adapted for linear movement along the lead screw, the rotary nut comprising: a body having an opening therethrough defining an inner surface, the inner surface having a threaded portion, the opening dimensioned such that when the body is rotated to a first position, the threaded portion engages the lead screw wherein the rotary nut can move linearly along the lead screw in response to rotation of the lead screw and when the body is rotated to a second position, the threads disengage from the lead screw wherein the rotary nut can move freely along the lead screw.
52. A rotary nut for a drive mechanism of a syringe infusion pump, the drive mechanism having a rotatable lead screw, the rotary nut adapted for linear movement along the lead screw, the rotary nut comprising: a body having an opening therethrough defining an inner surface, the inner surface having a threaded portion, the opening dimensioned such that when the body is rotated to an engaged position, the threaded portion engages the lead screw wherein the nut linearly moves along the lead screw in response to rotation of the lead screw.
53. A method of transfeπing infusion data from an infusion pump comprising: providing an infusion pump having a user interface having a memory storing infusion data, the pump having an infrared data port, the data being retrievable upon depressing a button associated with the pump; providing a personal digital assistant having a data port; depressing the button; positioning the personal digital assistant data port adjacent the pump data port; transferring infusion data from the pump to the personal digital assistant.
54. The method of claim 53 further comprising the steps, after the step of depressing the button: entering a password into the user interface.
55. The method of claim 53 further comprising the steps, after the step of depressing the button: entering a password into the user interface; and entering a patient identification number into the user interface.
56. A method of transferring infusion data from an infusion pump comprising: providing an infusion pump having a user interface having a memory storing infusion data, the pump having an infrared data port, the data being retrievable upon depressing a button associated with the pump; providing a hand-held printer having a data port; depressing the button; positioning the hand-held printer data port adjacent the pump data port; transfeπing infusion data from the pump to the hand-held printer and printing the data.
57. The method of claim 56 further comprising the steps, after the step of depressing the button: entering a password into the user interface; and entering a patient identification number into the user interface.
58. A method of transferring infusion data from an infusion pump comprising: providing an infusion pump having a user interface having a memory storing infusion data, the pump having an infrared data port, the data being retrievable upon depressing a button associated with the pump; providing a hand-held printer having a data port; depressing the button; entering a password into the user interface; and entering a patient identification number into the user interface; positioning the hand-held printer data port adjacent the pump data port; transferring infusion data from the pump to the hand-held printer and printing the data.
59. An infusion pump comprising: a housing having an opening, the housing having an inner surface; a user interface having a display screen positioned generally within the opening, and a pad having a face surface positioned between the display screen and the inner surface of the housing.
60. The infusion pump of claim 59 wherein the pad is made from an elastomeric material.
61. The infusion pump of claim 59 wherein the pad is dimensioned to fit around an entire periphery of the display screen.
62. The infusion pump of claim 59 wherein the pad has a face adjacent a shoulder.
63. The infusion pump of claim 59 wherein the pad is compressed between the housing and display screen.
64. A system for associating a patient controlled analgesia button with a medical device, the system comprising: a means for providing first status information, the first status information indicating the button is not installed; a means for providing second status information, the second status information indicating the button is installed and the button is in a rest position; a means for providing third status information, the third status information indicating the button is installed and the button is actuated; and a means for providing fourth status information, the fourth status information indicating a fault is present.
65. The system of claim 64, where all status information is provided to a microprocessor.
66. The system of claim 64, where the medical device is a medication delivery device.
67. The system of claim 64 where all status information is designed to provide input signals to a microprocessor while the input signals are also appropriate for a medical environment.
68. The system of claim 64, where the button is a 4-pole push button.
69. The system of claim 64, where the status information is provided by evaluating three circuits.
70. The system of claim 64, where all status information is determined by evaluating whether three circuits are connected to a ground.
71. A method for associating a patient controlled analgesia button with a medical device, the method comprising the steps of: providing first status information, the first status information indicating the button is not installed; providing second status information, the second status information indicating the button is installed and the button is in a rest position; providing third status information, the third status information indicating the button is installed and the button is actuated; and providing fourth status information, the fourth status information indicating a fault is present.
72. The method of claim 71, where all status information is provided to a microprocessor.
73. The method of claim 71, where the medical device is a medication delivery device.
74. The method of claim 71, where all status information is designed to provide input signals to a microprocessor while the input signals are also appropriate for a medical environment.
75. The method of claim 71, where the button is a 4-pole push button.
76. The method of claim 71, where the status information is provided by evaluating three circuits.
77. The method of claim 71, where all status information is determined by evaluating whether three circuits are connected to a ground.
78. A system for associating a patient controlled analgesia button with a medical device, the system comprising: a first circuit, the first circuit being connected to ground when the patient controlled analgesia button is installed; a second circuit, the second circuit connected to ground when the button is installed and at rest; and a third circuit, the third circuit connected to ground when the button is installed and actuated.
79. The system of claim 78 where the first, second and third circuits have at least one termination at a microprocessor.
80. The system of claim 78 where the medical device is a medication delivery device.
81. The system of claim 78 where the first, second and third circuits provide input signals that are appropriate for a medical environment.
82. The system of claim 78 where the button is a 4-pole push button.
83. The system of claim 78 where a microprocessor evaluates the status of the three circuits to determine the status of the button.
84. The system of claim 78 where a microprocessor evaluates the status of the three circuits to determine the status of the button by evaluating whether the three circuits are connected to a ground.
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