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Apparatus for monitoring and/or controlling a medical device
Assignee: Baxter International Inc
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Filing: 1998-09-14
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Granted: 2000-10-24
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Expires: 2018-09-14
Abstract
Abstract A medical apparatus is provided with a programmable medical device disposed at a first room location and a remote monitor and/or controller disposed at a second room location. The programmable medical device is used to administer a medical treatment to a patient, and the remote monitor/controller may be used to monitor the operation of the medical device, control the operation of the medical device, and/or to transfer data from the medical device to the remote monitor/controller. The apparatus may allow voice communication between the remote monitor/controller and the patient who is receiving treatment via the medical device while the medical device is being monitored and/or controlled from the remote location. The remote monitor/controller may also include means for determining the type of medical device to which it is connected.
Inventors
- 👤 Sam Russo
- 👤 Sho Chen
- 👤 Larry Wilson
- 👤 Joseph P. Moser
- 👤 Alan E. Jordan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:12
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M5/00; A61M5/14; A61M5/168; A61M5/172; A61M5/142; A61M2005/14208; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/35; A61M2205/3546; A61M2205/3561
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A medical apparatus, comprising: a medical device for interacting with a patient, disposed at a first location; a remote apparatus for monitoring and/or controlling the medical device, the remote apparatus being disposed at a second location remote from the first location; a communication link operatively coupled between the medical device and the remote apparatus; apparatus for transferring data and/or commands between the medical device and the remote apparatus via the communication link; and apparatus for providing voice communication between the medical device and the remote monitor/controller via the communication link contemporaneously while data and/or commands are being transferred between the medical device and the remote monitor/controller.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A medical apparatus, comprising: a medical device for interacting with a patient, disposed at a first location; a remote apparatus for monitoring and/or controlling the medical device, the remote apparatus being disposed at a second location remote from the first location; a communication link operatively coupled between the medical device and the remote apparatus; apparatus for transferring data and/or commands between the medical device and the remote apparatus via the communication link; and apparatus for providing voice communication between the medical device and the remote monitor/controller via the communication link contemporaneously while data and/or commands are being transferred between the medical device and the remote monitor/controller.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The medical apparatus of claim 1 wherein the remote apparatus comprises a routine for programming the medical device and a routine for monitoring the medical device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical apparatus of claim 1 wherein the medical device comprises a device for administering a medical treatment to a patient.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The medical apparatus of claim 1 wherein the medical device comprises a device for monitoring a medical condition of the patient.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
56 words
The medical apparatus of claim 2 wherein the medical device comprises a memory for storing data regarding the medical device's interaction with the patient and operation of the medical device and wherein the remote apparatus comprises a routine for downloading data stored in the medical device and a routine for viewing data from the medical device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The medical apparatus of claim 1 wherein the medical device comprises a controller for controlling the interaction of the medical device with the patient.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The medical apparatus of claim 1 wherein the apparatus for allowing voice communication comprises: a first voice/data modem operatively coupled to the medical device; and a second voice/data modem operatively coupled to the remote apparatus, the first and second voice/data modems being coupled to the communication link.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The medical apparatus of claim 1 wherein the communication link comprises a telephone line.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The medical apparatus of claim 1 wherein the medical device comprises a programmable infusion pump.
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