Abstract: A solution administration apparatus for patient care, for use with an associated solution administration system, which apparatus includes a laser drilled orifice flow control device to provide a controlled, predetermined flow rate of solution to the patient. The apparatus includes a tubing set and a laser drilled orifice flow restrictor, formed in a body, and in fluid communication therewith, for use with an associated fluid supply container. The system provides a controlled, predetermined flow rate of solution to the patient which is independent of, and relatively constant over minor variations in solution supply pressure and viscosity.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 23, 1993
Date of Patent:
April 25, 1995
Assignee:
Abbott Laboratories
Inventors:
Lois L. Caron, Nicholaos A. Drivas, Con A. Lasaitis, William L. Rudzena