Patent ID: 7998121
Filing Date: 2011-08-16
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A system for selectively controlling flow through an infusion tube comprising: a pump having a body and a pumping mechanism; a recess formed in the pump body for receiving an occluder of an infusion set; an electric solenoid disposed in communication with the recess; an infusion set having a tube for delivering a fluid and an occluder disposed thereon; and wherein the infusion set is mounted in the pump such that the tube engages the pumping mechanism and such that the occluder is positioned in the recess such that actuation of the solenoid actuates the occluder to selectively allow flow through the tube; and wherein the solenoid is formed as part of an infusion pump, and wherein the occluder is disposable in the infusion pump adjacent the solenoid such that actuation of the solenoid actuates the occluder.