Abstract: Provided are a method, apparatus, and computer program for providing a notification according to a period of use of a drug infusion device. A time point at which the drug infusion device switches from an inactive mode to an active mode may be determined as a use start time point. Also, an impending expiration notification indicating that expiration of a period of use of the drug infusion device is imminent may be provided at a first time point after a certain period from the use start time point, based on a usable period and a user set time of the drug infusion device. In addition, an expiration notification indicating that the period of use of the drug infusion device has expired may be provided at a second time point after the usable period from the use start time point.

Abstract: A method to dispense medication using one or more fillable medical dispensers by providing the medical dispenser with a first predetermined medication dosage sufficient for a first predetermined dispensing period, wherein the first dispensing period ends on a first repetitive day of the week for ease of remembrance by a user; providing the medical dispenser with a second predetermined medication dosage sufficient for a second predetermined dispensing period, wherein the dispensing period ends on a second repetitive day of the week for ease of remembrance; and installing the medical dispenser at least twice a week at a repetitive weekly replacement schedule.

Abstract: A method to dispense medication using one or more fillable medical dispensers by providing the medical dispenser with a first predetermined medication dosage sufficient for a first predetermined dispensing period, wherein the first dispensing period ends on a first repetitive day of the week for ease of remembrance by a user; providing the medical dispenser with a second predetermined medication dosage sufficient for a second predetermined dispensing period, wherein the dispensing period ends on a second repetitive day of the week for ease of remembrance; and installing the medical dispenser at least twice a week at a repetitive weekly replacement schedule.

Abstract: A prefilled syringe may be interfaced with and used to fill an infusion pump with therapeutic liquid. The dispensing end of the prefilled syringe may be coupled (either directly or indirectly using a syringe cap) to a syringe coupling region of the infusion pump, for example, using a threaded engagement or snap fit engagement. As the dispensing end of the prefilled syringe is coupled to the syringe coupling region of the pump housing, a needle passes through the pump housing and/or a needle passage region of the dispensing end such that the prefilled syringe is fluidly coupled to a reservoir in the pump. In various embodiments, the needle may be located in the syringe coupling region or in a syringe cap coupled to the dispensing end of the prefilled syringe.

Abstract: A prefilled syringe may be interfaced with and used to fill an infusion pump with therapeutic liquid. The dispensing end of the prefilled syringe may be coupled (either directly or indirectly using a syringe cap) to a syringe coupling region of the infusion pump, for example, using a threaded engagement or snap fit engagement. As the dispensing end of the prefilled syringe is coupled to the syringe coupling region of the pump housing, a needle passes through the pump housing and/or a needle passage region of the dispensing end such that the prefilled syringe is fluidly coupled to a reservoir in the pump. In various embodiments, the needle may be located in the syringe coupling region or in a syringe cap coupled to the dispensing end of the prefilled syringe.

Abstract: An infusion system for infusing a liquid into a body includes an external infusion device and a remote commander. The external infusion device includes a housing, a receiver, a processor and an indication device. The receiver is coupled to the housing and for receiving remotely generated commands. The processor is coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands. The indication device indicates when a command has been received and indicates when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device so that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded. The remote commander includes a commander housing, a keypad for transmitting commands, and a transmitter for transmitting commands to the receiver of the external infusion device.

Abstract: A control system for controlling an infusion pump, including interface components for allowing a user to receive and provide information, a processor connected to the user interface components and adapted to provide instructions to the infusion pump, and a computer program having setup instructions that cause the processor to enter a setup mode upon the control system first being turned on. In the setup mode, the processor prompts the user, in a sequential manner, through the user interface components to input basic information for use by the processor in controlling the infusion pump, and allows the user to operate the infusion pump only after the user has completed the setup mode.

Abstract: A system includes a remote controller and an infusion pump. The infusion pump includes an RF telemetry portion configured to receive an RF data signal from the remote controller. A processing portion is configured to process the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion. A dispensing apparatus, responsive to the processing portion of the medical device, dispenses medicament in accordance with the RF data signal. The dispensing apparatus includes a fill sensor for providing an initialization signal to the processing portion of the medical device upon the dispensing apparatus being filled with at least a defined volume of medicament.

Abstract: A system for delivering a fluid to a patient includes a remote controller and an infusion pump. The infusion pump includes a dispenser for dispensing the fluid. An RF telemetry portion is configured to receive an RF data signal from the remote controller. A main processing portion is configured to process the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion, and control the dispenser in accordance with the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion. An interlock processing portion is configured to process the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion, and control the dispenser in accordance with the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion. The RF telemetry portion and at least one of the processing portions are incorporated into a single microchip.

Abstract: A system for delivering a fluid to a patient includes a remote controller and an infusion pump. The infusion pump includes a dispenser for dispensing the fluid. An RF telemetry portion is configured to receive an RF data signal, from the remote controller, that is broadcast in a non-restricted frequency band. A processing portion is configured to process the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion, and control the dispenser in accordance with the RF data signal received by the RF telemetry portion.

Abstract: An infusion system for infusing a liquid into a body includes an external infusion device and a remote commander. The external infusion device includes a housing, a receiver, a processor and an indication device. The receiver is coupled to the housing and for receiving remotely generated commands. The processor is coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands. The indication device indicates when a command has been received and indicates when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device so that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded. The remote commander includes a commander housing, a keypad for transmitting commands, and a transmitter for transmitting commands to the receiver of the external infusion device.

Abstract: A system for delivering a fluid to a patient includes a remote controller and an infusion pump. The infusion pump includes a dispenser for dispensing the fluid. An operationally-independent RF telemetry portion is configured to receive an RF data signal from the remote controller. An operationally-independent processing portion is configured to process the RF data signal received by the operationally-independent RF telemetry portion, and control the dispenser in accordance with the RF data signal received by the operationally-independent RF telemetry portion.

Abstract: A control system for controlling an infusion pump, including interface components for allowing a user to receive and provide information, a processor connected to the user interface components and adapted to provide instructions to the infusion pump, and a computer program having setup instructions that cause the processor to enter a setup mode upon the control system first being turned on. In the setup mode, the processor prompts the user, in a sequential manner, through the user interface components to input basic information for use by the processor in controlling the infusion pump, and allows the user to operate the infusion pump only after the user has completed the setup mode.