Pumps – Processes
Patent
1995-06-02
1996-07-23
Bertsch, Richard A.
Pumps
Processes
F04B 2302, A61M 100
Patent
active
055383998
ABSTRACT:
A method is provided for protecting a bag containing fluid used in connection with a pump for pumping the fluid to the patient. The pump closes off the opening into an enclosure. A first end of the pump is positioned within the enclosure adjacent to a retaining lip. A latch structure latches a second end of the pump to the enclosure to mount the pump to the enclosure. A bag spike chamber is provided for receiving a bag spike used to connect the pump to the bag. A platform is provided for supporting the bag above the bag spike chamber. A ridge on the front of the control module of the pump engages the enclosure during mounting of the pump to the enclosure. A ridge on the back of the control module fits into the enclosure. The enclosure further includes a pressure plate support surface for engaging a reciprocally shaped pressure plate to facilitate a mechanical fit of the pressure plate to the enclosure.
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Exhibit Supplemental A: CADD Enclosure brochure (Jan. 1991).
Exhibit Supplemental B: Bard.RTM. Ambulatory PCA Infusion Pump Quick Reference Guide (Apr. 1990).
Exhibit Supplemental B-1: Patient Guide for the Bard.RTM. Ambulatory PCA Infusion Pump brochure, (undated).
Exhibit Supplemental D: MedMate.TM. 1100 brochure (undated) (selected pages).
Exhibit Supplemental E: Verifuse.RTM. Lock Box Instructions (undated).
Exhibit Supplemental E-1: Verifuse.RTM. Ambulatory Infusion System Nurse Guide (.COPYRGT.copyright 1991, 1993).
Exhibit Supplemental E-2: Verifuse.RTM. Ambulatory Infusion System Patient Guide (.COPYRGT.copyright 1991, 1993).
Exhibit Supplemental F: Medfusion Inc., WalkMed.TM. 420I/C, WalkMed.TM. 430PCA, WalkMed.TM. 440PIC brochure (undated).
Exhibit Supplemental F-1: WalkMed.TM.PCA brochure (.COPYRGT.1993).
Exhibit G Pharmacia Deltec brochure entitled "CADD.RTM. Pump Accessories,"dated Apr. 1991.
Exhibit H Pharmacia Deltec brochure entitled "Instructions for Use One Liter Pouch for Pharmacia Deltec Ambulatory Infusion Pumps," dated Apr. 1989.
Exhibit I Pharmacia Deltec brochure entitled "CAD-TPN.TM. Backpack Diagram", dated Oct. 1990.
Exhibit J Pharmacia Deltec brochure entitled "50-/100-ml Dual Pump Pouch for use with Pharmacia Deltec Ambulatory Infusion Pumps and Accessories Instructions for Use", dated Sep. 1992.
Photographs of a pump product by Patient Solutions, Inc. Med-Mate.TM., Model 1100, pp. D1-D2, Exhibit D.
Photographs of a pump product by Block Medical, Inc. a Hillenbrand Industry, Verifuse.RTM., Model No. B001500, pp. E1-E5, Exhibit E.
Photographs of a pump product by Medfusion, Inc., a Medex, Inc. Company, Infu-Med.TM., WalkMed.TM. 440 PIC, pp. F1-F4, Exhibit F.
Photographs of a look box product by Pharmacia Deltec, pp. A1-A4, Exhibit A.
Photographs of a first pump product by C. R. Bard, Inc. pp. B1-B5 Exhibit B.
Photographs of a second pump product by C. R. Bard, Inc. pp. C1-C5, Exhibit C.
Bertsch Richard A.
SIMS Deltec, Inc.
Wicker William
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