Flow metering insert and/or device
OwnerJonathan Charles Devlin Westinventor
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A flow metering insert (10) for a drip chamber (50) is provided that is suitable for use in intravenous administration. The insert comprises: a primary liquid flow channel with an inlet, an outlet, and a flow-resistant passage between the inlet and the outlet; and a flow indicating channel in communication with the primary liquid flow channel between the inlet and the flow-resistant passage. The flow-resistant passage provides a resistance to liquid flow such that liquid is forced into the flow indicating channel and reaches a height proportional to the rate of liquid flow through the primary liquid flow channel. The flow-resistant passage and the flow indicating channel are at least partially defined by one or more first recesses and/or channels in the insert such that the flow-resistant passage and the flow indicating channel are formed between the insert and a wall of the drip chamber when the insert is inserted into the drip chamber.
A flow metering insert for a drip chamber suitable for use in intravenous administration, the insert comprising:
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