Patent ID: 6551279
Filing Date: 2003-04-22
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
A liquid medicament dispenser for controlled infusion delivery of liquid medication to a patient, the dispenser comprising:a) an elastomeric bladder for housing the liquid medication under pressure imposed by said bladder; b) an inlet in communication with the bladder for receiving the liquid medication into the bladder; c) an outlet in communication with the bladder for discharging the liquid medication from the bladder; d) an infusion tube leading from the outlet for delivering the liquid medication to the patient; and e) a flow regulator for controlling flow rate of the liquid medication through the infusion tube, said regulator having a flow rate adjuster with a manually operable adjuster knob for setting flow rate, said regulator further including a perimeter and an encasement housing including a lip configured to releasably reside beneath the perimeter, wherein the encasement housing is releasably securable about the adjuster knob for impeding access to said adjuster knob.