Patent ID: 6241704
Filing Date: 2001-06-05
Classification: A61M,F04B,F04D,G09B,G16H

Abstract:
A drug pump for dispensing fluid to a patient, comprising:a pump mechanism for pumping fluid;a processor electrically connected to said pump mechanism for controlling the operation of said pump mechanism;a memory electrically connected to said processor wherefrom said processor retrieves stored data to control and operate said pump mechanism, said memory further adapted to store patient specific settings;a keyboard electrically connected to said processor for enabling input of at least the patient specific settings;a display for displaying information relating to the operation of said pump; anda port electrically connected to said processor and adapted to selectively mate with a cable for effecting communication between said pump and a device external of said pump, said port being further adapted to selectively mate with a remote patient dose cord to enable the patient to control the amount of fluid to be pumped by said pump or to mark an event for storage in said memory.