Patent ID: 7148786
Filing Date: 2006-12-12
Classification: A61M,F04B,G16H

Abstract:
1. A method of operating a medical perfusion system comprising the steps of: mechanically interconnecting a plurality of perfusion devices in a configuration for providing oxygenation, filtering, and recirculation of blood; connecting respective adapter pods to at least two of said perfusion devices, said adapter pods each including a device connector and a common connector; electrically interconnecting a communication bus to said adapter pods and a controller; and transmitting a plurality of data packets containing configuration messages from said controller to said adapter pods; wherein said configuration messages include a pump configuration message for configuring a pump included in said plurality of perfusion devices; and wherein said configuration messages include device association data for establishing a device association between two of said perfusion devices that persists even if there is a subsequent failure of said controller.