Abstract: The present invention relates to medical device programming assemblies, systems and methods for programming a medical treatment parameter on a medical device, via a programming key. The programming key may be adapted to mate with the medical device which comprises a programmable, non-transitory, computer readable storage device. The storage device comprises a data connector which is configured to mate with a corresponding data connector on the medical device. The storage device may be affixed to a fastener coupling configured to mate with a corresponding coupling on the medical device when the data connector is brought into proximity with the corresponding data connector on the medical device. The programming key is configured to occupy a space formed within the medical device when the data connector and fastener coupling are mated with the corresponding data connector and fastener coupling of the medical device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to medical device programming assemblies, systems and methods for programming a medical treatment parameter on a medical device, via a programming key. The programming key may be adapted to mate with the medical device which comprises a programmable, non-transitory, computer readable storage device. The storage device comprises a data connector which is configured to mate with a corresponding data connector on the medical device. The storage device may be affixed to a fastener coupling configured to mate with a corresponding coupling on the medical device when the data connector is brought into proximity with the corresponding data connector on the medical device. The programming key is configured to occupy a space formed within the medical device when the data connector and fastener coupling are mated with the corresponding data connector and fastener coupling of the medical device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sensing device, a method of use of a sensing device and a method of manufacture of a sensing device. Embodiments are generally configured as sensor arrays for detecting a pressure change within an infusion line to pre-empt or detect line occlusions in the administration of medical infusions. Generally, embodiments comprise a support component having a support surface for mounting thereon one or more electrically connected switches, a length of expandable tubing for passing a fluid therethrough and are secured to the support surface and in physical contact with the electrically connected switches. The one or more electrically connected switches forms a sensor array adapted to sense expansion of the expandable tubing indicative of pressure changes resulting from line occlusions.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to portable devices for transferring fluids from an external source and controllably infusing the fluids into a patient, particularly portable infusion pump devices, and protective housings for such devices, which include a pump unit, a computer, a portable fuel source, and a seal for securing the contents substantially within the protective housings of the device. Some embodiments may be formed as a single infusion pump unit or may be formed when two infusion pump units are engaged. Some embodiments also relate to methods of use of portable devices and method for the manufacture of portable devices and protective housings for such devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to medical device programming assemblies, systems and methods for programming a medical treatment parameter on a medical device, via a programming key. The programming key may be adapted to mate with the medical device which comprises a programmable, non-transitory, computer readable storage device. The storage device comprises a data connector which is configured to mate with a corresponding data connector on the medical device. The storage device may be affixed to a fastener coupling configured to mate with a corresponding coupling on the medical device when the data connector is brought into proximity with the corresponding data connector on the medical device. The programming key is configured to occupy a space formed within the medical device when the data connector and fastener coupling are mated with the corresponding data connector and fastener coupling of the medical device.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to portable devices for transferring fluids from an external source and controllably infusing the fluids into a patient, particularly portable infusion pump devices, and protective housings for such devices, which include a pump unit, a computer, a portable fuel source, and a seal for securing the contents substantially within the protective housings of the device. Some embodiments may be formed as a single infusion pump unit or may be formed when two infusion pump units are engaged. Some embodiments also relate to methods of use of portable devices and method for the manufacture of portable devices and protective housings for such devices.