Patent ID: 8945064
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. An external disposable infusion device adapted to administer a fluid based medication to a patient, the device comprising: a pressurized first storage compartment comprising a substantially constant pressure source; a first fluid path comprising two series connected capillaries in fluidic communication with the first storage compartment; a detection device for monitoring a pressure of a fluid in the first fluid path between the two series connected capillaries, wherein the detection device comprises a pressure sensor comprising a membrane; a second fluid path in fluidic communication with the first storage compartment; a second storage compartment in fluidic communication with the second fluid path; and an infusion device outlet in fluidic communication with the first fluid path and the second fluid path, wherein the first fluid path and the second fluid path form individual separate fluid paths from the first storage compartment to the infusion device outlet, wherein the first storage compartment comprises a first storage compartment outlet, and wherein each of the first fluid path and the second fluid path are in fluidic communication with the first storage compartment via the first storage compartment outlet, wherein the infusion device outlet is adapted to be in fluidic communication with a subcutaneous cannula in a body of the patient.