System and method operating microreservoirs delivering medication in coordination with a pump delivering diluent

摘要

A system and method for delivering to a patient a medication including an active ingredient in coordination with a diluent according to a prescribed dosage. A plurality of microreservoirs are part of an integrated chip within a container. Each microreservoir has an the active ingredient therein and a seal associated therewith for selectively sealing the microreservoir. A supply system supplies the diluent through the container and over the plurality of microreservoirs to the patient. A controller (1) selectively activates the diluent supply system as a function of the selective opening of one or more of the plurality of microreservoirs according to the prescribed dosage or (2) selectively opens one or more of the plurality of microreservoirs as a function of the selective is activation of the diluent supply system according to the prescribed dosage.