Abstract: An infusion device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient, comprises a housing (10) having a receptacle (11) for receiving a syringe (2), a pusher device (12) which is movable along a pushing direction (P) for acting onto a piston (21) of a syringe (2) received on the receptacle (11), and a drive mechanism (13) for driving the pusher device (12). The drive mechanism (13) comprises a first drive element (15) and a second drive element (16) being in threaded engagement with the first drive element (15). The drive mechanism (13) comprises a brake mechanism (17) for rotationally fixing, in a brake state, the second drive element (16) such that a rotation of the first drive element (15) causes a translational movement of the second drive element (16), and for rotationally releasing, in a release state, the second drive element (16) to allow a rotation of the second drive element (16) with respect to the first drive element (15) while the first drive element (15) is at standstill.

Abstract: An infusion device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient (P) comprises a housing (10) having a housing section, a receptacle (101) arranged on the housing (10) for receiving a flexibly deformable fluid line (2) longitudinally extending along a longitudinal direction of extension (D), and a pumping mechanism (4) configured to interact with the fluid line (2), the pumping mechanism (4) being configured to act onto the fluid line (2) for causing a fluid flow (F) through said fluid line (2). A fixation of a longitudinal portion (23) of the fluid line (2) with respect to the housing section is established in an operative state in which the fluid line (2) is received in the receptacle (101) for interacting with the pumping mechanism (4).

Abstract: An infusion device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient (P) comprises a pumping mechanism (4) configured to act onto a fluid conduit (20), the pumping mechanism (4) comprising a pumping section (42) movable with respect to said fluid conduit (20) for causing a fluid flow (F) through said fluid conduit (20). The pumping mechanism (4) comprises a multiplicity of rotatable gear elements (45A-45E) coupled to the pumping section (42) at a multiplicity of different locations (43A-43E), wherein the gear elements (45A, 45E) are operatively coupled to each other for a coordinated rotation of the gear elements (45A-45E) for moving the pumping section (42). In this way an infusion device is provided which may allow for a small-sized pumping mechanism, yet providing for a reliable and efficient infusion operation.

Abstract: A screw assembly (1) for a clamping device (4) comprises: a screw (2; 2?) with a thread (20) having a thread axis (A) and a handle (3; 3?) having a thread section (311) constituting a nut, wherein the screw (2; 2?) and the handle (3; 3?) are fixed together as a screw-nut assembly, wherein at least one of the thread section (311) of the handle (3; 3?) and the thread (20) of the screw (2; 2?) is formed at least partially with a geometry varying along the thread axis (A) such that the screw (2, 2?) and the handle (3, 3?) are engaged by helicoidal wedging.

Abstract: A clamping device (2) for fixing a medical device (1) on a support (3) comprises a body (20) having a first jaw (200), an adjustment element (21) connected to a second jaw (210) and being adjustable with respect to the body (20) along a longitudinal axis (L) to establish a clamp connection with a support (3) in between the first jaw (200) and the second jaw (210), and a locking mechanism (22) for locking the adjustment element (21) with respect to the body (20) in a longitudinal position.

Abstract: Medical device having a detachable cover element A medical device (1) for administering a medical solution to a patient comprises a housing (10), a receptacle (12) for receiving a pumping apparatus (3) for administering the medical solution to the patient, and a cover element (2) for covering the receptacle (12). The cover element (2), in a connected state, is pivotably connected to the housing (10) about a pivot axis (P) by means of a hinge connection, the hinge connection being releasable for detaching the cover element (2) from the housing (10). In this way a medical device is provided which may have an increased adjustability for use in different environments in a healthcare environment.

Abstract: A clamping device (2) for fixing a medical device (1) on a support (3) comprises a body (20) having a first jaw (200), an adjustment element (21) connected to a second jaw (210) and being adjustable with respect to the body (20) along a longitudinal axis (L) to establish a clamp connection with a support (3) in between the first jaw (200) and the second jaw (210), and a locking mechanism (22) for locking the adjustment element (21) with respect to the body (20) in a longitudinal position.

Abstract: All infusion device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient comprises a receptacle (11) for receiving a syringe (2), a pusher device (12) movable in a pushing direction (P) for acting onto a piston (21) of the syringe (2) received in the receptacle (11), a driving rod (14), an electric drive device (141) for driving the driving rod (14), and a clutching device (13) comprising a frame member (131) and at least one clutch element (130A, 130B) movably arranged on the frame member (131). The at least one clutch element (130A, 130B) is constituted to operatively connect, in a clutched state, the driving rod (14) to the pusher device (12) for driving the pusher device (12) by the electric drive device (141). The clutching device (13) is actuatable to assume an unclutched state in which the operative connection between the driving rod (14) and the pusher device (12) is released.

Abstract: An infusion device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient comprises a housing (10), a receptacle (11) arranged on the housing (10) for receiving a syringe (2), a syringe driver (12) movable in a driving direction (P) for acting onto a piston (21) of a syringe (2) received on the receptacle (11), and a drive mechanism (13) for electromotively driving the syringe driver (12) along the driving direction (P), the drive mechanism (13) comprising an electric drive motor (14) and a rotatable drive element (18) operatively coupled to the syringe driver (12) for moving the syringe driver (12) along the driving direction (P). Herein, the drive mechanism (13) comprises a clutch device (16) configured, in a coupled state, to couple the drive device (14) to the drive element (18) such that the drive device (14) is operative to drive the drive element (18) and, in an uncoupled state, to uncouple the drive device (14) from the drive element (18).

Abstract: An infusion device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient (P) comprises a pumping mechanism (4) configured to act onto a fluid conduit (20), the pumping mechanism (4) comprising a pumping section (42) movable with respect to said fluid conduit (20) for causing a fluid flow (F) through said fluid conduit (20). The pumping mechanism (4) comprises a multiplicity of rotatable gear elements (45A-45E) coupled to the pumping section (42) at a multiplicity of different locations (43A-43E), wherein the gear elements (45A, 45E) are operatively coupled to each other for a coordinated rotation of the gear elements (45A-45E) for moving the pumping section (42). In this way an infusion device is provided which may allow for a small-sized pumping mechanism, yet providing for a reliable and efficient infusion operation.

Abstract: A medical device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient (4) comprises a housing (10) comprising a housing portion (11), a control device (19) for controlling operation of the medical device (1), a control element (18) placed on said housing portion (11) and being actuatable for entering a control command to be input to the control device (119), wherein the control element (18), for actuation, is at least one of rotatable about an axis of rotation (R) and linearly movable along the axis of rotation (R) with respect to said housing portion (11), and an actuation element (15) operatively connected to the control element (18) for actuating the control element (18). Herein, the actuation element (15) comprises a first knob element (17) operatively connected to the control element (18) and a second knob element (16) supported on said housing portion (11).

Abstract: An infusion device (1) for acting onto a tube set (2) to transport a medical fluid through the tube set (2) comprises a first housing element (10) constituted to receive a tube section (200, 201) of the tube set (2) and a second housing element (11) being movable with respect to the first housing element (10) such that, in a closed position of the second housing element (11), the first housing element (10) and the second housing element (11) are constituted to receive the tube section (200, 201) in between each other. A sensor device (3) is arranged on the first housing element (10) and having a sensor element (30) for measuring a force on the tube section (200, 201) of the tube set (2). Herein it is provided that the sensor device (3) is arranged on the first housing element (10) in an elastically displaceable manner, wherein the sensor device (3) is supported on the first housing element (10) via at least one spring element (33).

Abstract: Medical device having a detachable cover element A medical device (1) for administering a medical solution to a patient comprises a housing (10), a receptacle (12) for receiving a pumping apparatus (3) for administering the medical solution to the patient, and a cover element (2) for covering the receptacle (12). The cover element (2), in a connected state, is pivotably connected to the housing (10) about a pivot axis (P) by means of a hinge connection, the hinge connection being releasable for detaching the cover element (2) from the housing (10). In this way a medical device is provided which may have an increased adjustability for use in different environments in a healthcare environment.

Abstract: All infusion device (1) for administering a medical fluid to a patient comprises a receptacle (11) for receiving a syringe (2), a pusher device (12) movable in a pushing direction (P) for acting onto a piston (21) of the syringe (2) received in the receptacle (11), a driving rod (14), an electric drive device (141) for driving the driving rod (14), and a clutching device (13) comprising a frame member (131) and at least one clutch element (130A, 130B) movably arranged on the frame member (131). The at least one clutch clement (130A, 130B) is constituted to operatively connect, in a clutched stole, the driving rod (14) to the pusher device (12) for driving the pusher device (12) by the electric drive device (141). The clutching device (13) is actuatable to assume an unclutchcd state in which the operative connection between the driving rod (14) and the pusher device (12) is released.

Abstract: An infusion device (1) for acting onto a tube set (2) to transport a medical fluid through the tube set (2) comprises a first housing element (10) constituted to receive a tube section (200, 201) of the tube set (2) and a second housing element (11) being movable with respect to the first housing element (10) such that, in a closed position of the second housing element (11), the first housing element (10) and the second housing element (11) are constituted to receive the tube section (200, 201) in between each other. A sensor device (3) is arranged on the first housing element (10) and having a sensor element (30) for measuring a force on the tube section (200, 201) of the tube set (2). Herein it is provided that the sensor device (3) is arranged on the first housing element (10) in an elastically displaceable manner, wherein the sensor device (3) is supported on the first housing element (10) via at least one spring element (33).

Abstract: For controlling the movement of the push device of a pump of the syringe driver-type, the pump comprising a casing (100), a syringe cradle (200) for a syringe (400), a push device (300) mobile relative to the casing (100) and capable of being driven in rotation parallel to the longitudinal axis of the syringe by driving means, clutch means (310, 350, 351) for engaging or disengaging the push device on the driving means, the push device is disengaged from the driving means, in order to move it manually, and the presence or absence of a contact between the push device and the syringe head is determined. If the push device is not in contact with the syringe head, it is advanced manually. Blocking of the advance movement of the push device is triggered only if, at the beginning, the push device was not in contact with the syringe head.