ICU Medical has patented a medical fluid transfer system with a pump, tube assembly, destination sensor, and control system. The system adjusts fluid transfer based on target container measurements, ensuring accurate volume transfer. GlobalData’s report on ICU Medical gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on ICU Medical, Wearable infusion devices was a key innovation area identified from patents. ICU Medical's grant share as of January 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Medical fluid transfer system with pump, sensor, and control system
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11883361B2) discloses a medical fluid transfer system that includes a pump with a rotor and one or more lobes, designed to transfer fluid between source and target containers through a tube assembly. The system incorporates a destination sensor to provide information about the target container and a control system that receives instructions to transfer a desired volume of medical fluid. The control system operates the pump based on these instructions and an operational setting associated with the rotor's rotations. It also adjusts the operational setting based on measurement data from the destination sensor, determining the difference between the transferred volume and the desired volume, considering fluid properties like specific gravity, and fine-tuning the rotor rotations for accurate fluid transfer.
Furthermore, the system allows for calibration through a method that involves receiving instructions for fluid transfer, operating the pump based on these instructions and an operational setting, receiving measurement data from the destination sensor, determining the difference between the transferred and desired volumes, and adjusting the operational setting accordingly. This method also includes determining adjustments based on the magnitude of the difference, utilizing fluid properties like specific gravity and weight measurements of the target container. Additionally, the method enables batch transfer operations to multiple target containers, with delays between segments for efficient and accurate fluid transfer management. The patent highlights the innovative approach to medical fluid transfer systems, emphasizing precision, adaptability, and efficiency in fluid transfer processes.
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