摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an infusate cassette for use with an intravenous (IV) infusion system which controls the process of administering a drug to a patient. <P>SOLUTION: The cassette 10 and other aspects of the infusion system 36 may include disposable components, external redundant volume tracking, air removal and automated purge and prime capabilities, component removal lockout mechanisms, and/or redundant automated anti-free flow devices. An IV manifold 72 comprising an imbedded high cracking pressure anti-free flow valve is also described for use with the infusion system. The cassette, IV manifold, and other aspects of the infusion system may be provided with quality assurance mechanisms for use with integrated IV infusion. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT |