Automated instillation apparatus and method

Details Automated instillation apparatus and method Automated instillation apparatus and method

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Lucchesi, Nicholas D. (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

Reexamination Certificate

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10419325

ABSTRACT:
An automated instillation apparatus and method for instilling fluid into a patient having an intestinal stoma thereby administering an antegrade colonic enema. The automated instillation apparatus comprising in combination: a fluid reservoir, a pump, a pump control module, a fluid delivery line and an intestinal stoma catheter wherein the pump control module is operable to automatically stop fluid delivery to the intestinal stoma after a predetermined volume of fluid has been instilled at a predetermined flow rate and pressure range suitable for the particular patient. The automated instillation apparatus is optionally battery powered and of a size and weight suitable for carrying on a person. The automated instillation apparatus enables a method for a patient to self-administer an antegrade colonic enema within a short time period and with improved privacy by filling a fluid reservoir, inserting an intestinal stoma catheter into the patient with such a stoma opening and activating the apparatus to transfer fluid to the intestine without further intervention.

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