Patent ID: 8382696
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: A61G,A61J,A61M,G16H,Y02A

Abstract:
1. A drug delivery device, comprising: a peristaltic pump extending from a surface of the drug delivery device, the peristaltic pump comprising a frame and a plurality of rollers positioned about a circumference of the frame, the frame being rotatably secured to a rod that is fixed to a housing of the drug delivery device; and a door having an inner surface and comprising a spring-loaded member exposed along the inner surface, the spring-loaded member defining a recess configured to receive a portion of the peristaltic pump when the door is closed, a first adjustable spring being connected to the spring-loaded member and being secured to the door, wherein, when a fluid line is positioned in the recess and the door is closed, the fluid line is compressed between the spring-loaded member and the peristaltic pump in a manner such that the fluid line is occluded in at least one location.