Automated filling systems and methods

摘要

Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to transferring fluidic media from a vial to a reservoir. In various embodiments, fluidic media may be transferred from the vial to the reservoir by moving a housing portion to move a plunger head located in the reservoir to draw fluidic media from the vial to the reservoir. In other embodiments, fluidic media may be transferred from the vial to the reservoir while the reservoir is held by a holding unit and vibrated by a vibrator to remove air from the fluidic media. In some embodiments, fluidic media may be transferred from the vial to the reservoir by moving a handle operatively connected to a bias member for assisting with the transfer of fluidic media. In other embodiments, the transfer of fluidic media may be assisted by a bias member and a needle connecting atmosphere and the vial.

主权项

1. A system for transferring fluidic media, comprising:
a holding unit for holding a reservoir, the holding unit configured such that a plunger arm that is connected to a plunger head that is within the reservoir is moveable when the holding unit is holding the reservoir and the reservoir is being filled with fluidic media; a vibrator for vibrating the holding unit so as to vibrate the reservoir; and a transfer guard for transferring fluidic media from a vial to the reservoir when the holding, unit is holding the reservoir, the transfer guard including a first end for at least partially surround in a port of the reservoir when a needle of the transfer guard pierces a septum in the port of the reservoir.