A proximity detection apparatus for controlling a medical device with a display for usage and compiance data

摘要

Disclosed is a proximity detection apparatus for a detachable control unit (10) for use in controlling a medical device. The apparatus comprises a detecting part and an emitting part, one part is located in the medical device and the other part in the control unit, with the detecting part adapted for detecting the emitting part. When the control unit is detached from the medical device the detecting part does not detect the emitting part and instructs the control unit to select a mode of operation wherein data relating to medical device usage and patient compliance is displayed (13).