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US 2019/0290839 A1Published application
Kit and method of reducing human error during implanted infusion pump refilling
AssigneeSaol International Limited
InventorsDavid Allen PENAKE, Sharon HAMM, Martin REYNELL
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Abstract
Protein detection kit usable with implanted infusion pumps. The kit includes at least one container containing a protein-detecting composition and having an interface for allowing fluid to be introduced and a visual indicating mechanism for providing a visual indicator indicative of protein detection.
Claims4
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A method of safely refilling an implanted infusion pump, the method comprising:
- locating a reservoir refill septum of the implanted infusion pump;
- preventing inadvertent injection into an area overlying the implanted infusion pump;
- and
- filling or refilling the implanted infusion pump,
- wherein the preventing comprises:
- withdrawing fluid from said area while attempting to fill or refill a reservoir of the implanted infusion pump;
- and
- after the withdrawing, contacting the fluid with a protein-detecting composition to determine whether the protein-detecting composition experiences a reaction.
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