SYSTEM, METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT FOR GUIDED WORKFLOW FUNCTIONS FOR OPERATING A FLUID INJECTOR SYSTEM - Patent application

Abstract

A method for providing one or more guided workflow functions for a fluid injector system may include receiving data associated with the fluid injector system, displaying a first graphical user interface (GUI) screen associated with a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system on one or more display devices based on the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system, receiving a first user input, displaying a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow on one or more display devices based on receiving the first user input, performing a first operation of the fluid injector system, and receiving a second user input, where the second GUI screen provides sequential information to the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system. Systems and computer program products are also disclosed.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 338333, filed May 4, 2022, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. [Background technology]

[0002] FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE The present disclosure relates generally to systems, devices, products, apparatus, and methods for operating medical fluid injector systems and optimizing workflow functions and algorithms for injection procedures of medical fluid injector systems.

[0003] Injection devices, such as fluid injection devices, may be used by medical practitioners in medical diagnostic and / or therapeutic procedures. For example, medical practitioners may use a fluid injection device to inject one or more medical fluids into a patient. Fluid injection devices may be used for pressurized injection of medical fluids, such as radiocontrast materials (e.g., contrast agents, radiocontrast media, contrast agents, etc.), and / or irrigation agents, such as saline, in medical imaging procedures, such as angiography, computed tomography (CT), ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET). In some cases, the fluid injection device may be designed to deliver a preset amount of one or more medical fluids to a patient at a preset pressure and / or flow rate.

[0004] In general, a fluid injector device may have a drive member, such as a piston, that connects to a syringe via a connection with a syringe plunger. The syringe may include a rigid barrel with a syringe plunger slidably disposed within the barrel. The drive member may drive the syringe plunger and / or a rolling diaphragm / proximal end wall in a proximal and / or distal direction relative to a longitudinal axis of the barrel to draw fluid into or deliver fluid from the syringe barrel.

[0005] Conventional fluid injector systems may include a series of steps or processes for setting up a fluid injection procedure, performing a fluid injection procedure, and preparing the system for a subsequent fluid injection procedure. The series of steps or processes may be long and complex, and the potential for skipping or inadvertently missing one or more steps may result in less than optimal images, potential harm to the patient, and / or the need to repeat the fluid injection and imaging procedure. As described herein, a guided workflow procedure that guides a user through an injection procedure may improve the injection procedure and limit mistakes, resulting in better image quality and limiting errors or potential harm to the patient. Summary of the Invention

[0006] Thus, systems, methods, and computer program products are provided for providing one or more guided workflow functions for a fluid injector system that improve the efficiency and accuracy of operation of the fluid injector system during a fluid injection procedure and for preparing the fluid injector system for a subsequent injection procedure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] According to an embodiment, a method for providing one or more guided workflow functions for a fluid injector system includes receiving, with at least one processor, data associated with the fluid injector system; displaying, with the at least one processor, a first graphical user interface (GUI) screen on one or more display devices associated with a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system based on the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system; receiving, with the at least one processor, a first user input via a first graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device; displaying, with the at least one processor, a second GUI screen on the one or more display devices associated with the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system based on the receiving of the first user input; performing, with the at least one processor, a first operation of the fluid injector system based on the first user input; and receiving, with the at least one processor, a second user input via a second graphical element of the second GUI screen or an input device, the second GUI screen providing sequential information to the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system.

[0008] According to an embodiment, the method includes performing a second operation of the fluid injector system based on a second user input.

[0009] According to an embodiment, the method, the step of displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices includes displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices of the fluid injector system.

[0010] According to an embodiment, the method, the step of displaying a first GUI screen on one or more display devices includes a step of displaying at least a first portion of the first GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system, and a step of displaying at least a second portion of the first GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system.

[0011] According to an embodiment, the method, the step of displaying a second GUI screen on one or more display devices includes a step of displaying at least a first portion of the second GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system based on the step of receiving a first user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device, and a step of displaying at least a second portion of the second GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system based on the step of receiving the first user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device.

[0012] According to an embodiment, the method, the step of displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices includes a step of displaying the first GUI screen on a display device of a workstation device independent of the fluid injector system.

[0013] According to an embodiment, the method, receiving data associated with the fluid injector system includes receiving data associated with one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system from a reader device that reads at least one barcode associated with one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. The method further includes displaying, on the one or more display devices, a first GUI screen associated with a guided workflow for disposal and recycling of one or more components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system based on data associated with the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system; receiving a third user input via a graphic element of the first GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for recycling of one or more components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system or the input device, where the third user input includes an indication that the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system should be recycled; displaying, on the one or more display devices, a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposal and recycling of the one or more components based on receiving the third user input, where the second GUI screen includes instructions regarding a procedure for recycling the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system; and displaying, on the one or more display devices, a third GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposal and recycling of the one or more components, where the second GUI screen includes data associated with a sustainability score indicative of the sustainability of the user's environment.

[0014] According to an embodiment, a system for providing one or more guided workflow functions to a fluid injector system includes at least one processor programmed or configured to receive data associated with the fluid injector system, display on one or more display devices a first graphical user interface (GUI) screen associated with a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system based on the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system, receive a first user input via a first graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device, display a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system based on receiving the first user input, perform a first operation of the fluid injector system based on the first user input, and receive a second user input via a second graphical element of the second GUI screen or an input device, wherein the second GUI screen provides sequential information to the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system.

[0015] According to an embodiment, the at least one processor is further programmed or configured to perform a second operation of the fluid injector system based on a second user input.

[0016] According to an embodiment, when displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices, the at least one processor is programmed or configured to display the first GUI screen on one or more display devices of the fluid injector system.

[0017] According to an embodiment, when displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices, at least one processor is programmed or configured to display at least a first portion of the first GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system and to display at least a second portion of the first GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system.

[0018] According to an embodiment, the at least one processor is further programmed or configured to display at least a first portion of the second GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system based on receiving user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device, and to display at least a second portion of the second GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system based on receiving user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device.

[0019] According to an embodiment, when displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices, the at least one processor is programmed or configured to display the first GUI screen on a display device of a workstation device independent of the fluid injector system.

[0020] According to an embodiment, when receiving data associated with the fluid injector system, the at least one processor is programmed or configured to receive data associated with one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system from a reader device that reads at least one barcode associated with one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. The at least one processor is further programmed or configured to: display, on the one or more display devices, a first GUI screen associated with a guided workflow for disposal and recycling of one or more components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system based on data associated with the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system; receive a third user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for recycling of one or more components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system or the input device, the third user input including an indication that the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system should be recycled; display, on the one or more display devices, a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposal and recycling of the one or more components based on receiving the third user input, the second GUI screen including instructions regarding a procedure for recycling the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system; and display, on the one or more display devices, the third GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposal and recycling of the one or more components, the second GUI screen including data associated with a sustainability score indicative of the sustainability of the user's environment.

[0021] According to an embodiment, a computer program product for providing one or more guided workflow functions for a fluid injector system includes at least one non-transitory computer-readable medium including one or more instructions that, when executed by at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to receive data associated with the fluid injector system, display on one or more display devices a first graphical user interface (GUI) screen associated with a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system based on the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system, receive a first user input via a first graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device, display on the one or more display devices a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system based on receiving the first user input, perform a first operation of the fluid injector system based on the first user input, and receive a second user input via a second graphical element of the second GUI screen or an input device, wherein the second GUI screen provides sequential information to the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system.

[0022] According to an embodiment, the one or more instructions further cause the at least one processor to perform a second operation of the fluid injector system based on a second user input.

[0023] According to an embodiment, the one or more instructions causing at least one processor to display a first GUI screen on one or more display devices cause the at least one processor to display the first GUI screen on one or more display devices of the fluid injector system.

[0024] According to an embodiment, the one or more instructions further cause the at least one processor to display at least a first portion of the first GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system and to display at least a second portion of the first GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system.

[0025] According to an embodiment, the one or more instructions causing the at least one processor to display a first GUI screen on one or more display devices cause the at least one processor to display at least a first portion of a second GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system based on receiving user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device, and to display at least a second portion of the second GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system based on receiving user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device.

[0026] According to an embodiment, the one or more instructions causing at least one processor to receive data associated with the fluid injector system cause the at least one processor to receive data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system from a reader device that reads a barcode associated with the one or more components of the fluid injector system. The one or more instructions further cause the at least one processor to display, on the one or more display devices, a first GUI screen associated with a guided workflow for disposal and recycling of one or more components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system based on data associated with the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system, receive a third user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for recycling of one or more components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system or the input device, the third user input including an indication that the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system should be recycled, display, on the one or more display devices, a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposal and recycling of the one or more components based on receiving the third user input, the second GUI screen including instructions regarding a procedure for recycling the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system, and display, on the one or more display devices, a third GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposal and recycling of the one or more components, the second GUI screen including data associated with a sustainability score indicative of the user's environmental sustainability.

[0027] These and other features and characteristics of the present disclosure, as well as the method of operation and function of the associated elements of structure and combination of parts and economies of manufacture, will become more apparent from a consideration of the following description and appended claims with reference to the accompanying drawings, all of which form a part of this specification. Like reference numerals indicate corresponding parts in the various views. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration and description only and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.

[0028] Further advantages and details of the non-limiting embodiments or aspects are explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in the accompanying schematic drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1 illustrates a non-limiting embodiment of an environment in which the systems, devices, articles of manufacture, apparatus, and / or methods described herein may be implemented in accordance with the principles of the present disclosure. [Figure 1B] FIG. 1 illustrates a non-limiting embodiment of a system for providing one or more guided workflow functions for a fluid injector system. [Diagram 2] FIG. 1C is a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of components of one or more systems or one or more devices of FIGS. 1A and 1B. [Diagram 3] 1 is a flowchart of a non-limiting embodiment of a process for providing one or more guided workflow functions for a fluid injector system. [Figure 4] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a guided workflow introduction graphical user interface (GUI) screen for operation of a fluid injector system. [Diagram 5] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting the configuration of one or more disposable components of a fluid injection system. [Figure 6A]FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for selection of one or more disposable components of a fluid injection system. [Figure 6B] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for selection of one or more disposable components of a fluid injection system. [Figure 7A] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids used in a fluid injector system during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 7B] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids used in a fluid injector system during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 7C] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids used in a fluid injector system during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 7D] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids used in a fluid injector system during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 7E] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids used in a fluid injector system during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 7F] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids used in a fluid injector system during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 7G] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids used in a fluid injector system during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 8A]FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 8B] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 8C] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 8D] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 8E] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 8F] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 8G] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 9A] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for connecting one or more tubeset components of a fluid injection system. [Figure 9B] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for connecting one or more tubeset components of a fluid injection system. [Figure 10A]FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10B] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10C] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10D] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10E] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10F] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10G] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10H]FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10I] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 10J] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for enabling a fluid injector system to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for hazard notification. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for notification regarding the connection of one or more tubing components of a fluid injector system. [Figure 13A] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more disposable components of a fluid injector system used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 13B] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more disposable components of a fluid injector system used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 13C] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more disposable components of a fluid injector system used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 13D] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more disposable components of a fluid injector system used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 14] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen providing status indication of steps in a guided workflow for operation of a fluid injector system. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen that provides information regarding one or more fluid injection protocols to be used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 16] FIG. 11 is a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen that provides summary information regarding one or more disposable components of a fluid injector system used during a fluid injection procedure. [Figure 17A] FIG. 13 is a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of a fluid injector system. [Figure 17B] FIG. 13 is a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of a fluid injector system. [Figure 17C] FIG. 13 is a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of a fluid injector system. [Figure 17D] FIG. 13 is a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of a fluid injector system. [Figure 17E] FIG. 13 is a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of a GUI screen of a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of a fluid injector system. [Figure 18] FIG. 1 illustrates a non-limiting embodiment of an environment including a workstation device and a fluid injector system. 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[0030] For purposes of the following description herein, the terms "end", "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "lateral", "longitudinal", and derivatives thereof, shall refer to the present disclosure as applied in the drawings. However, it should be understood that the present disclosure may take various alternative variations and step sequences unless expressly specified otherwise. It should also be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the accompanying drawings and described in the following specification are merely exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure. Accordingly, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments or aspects of the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered limiting, unless otherwise indicated.

[0031] Spatial or directional terms such as "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "above," "below," and the like, relate to the invention as depicted in the drawings and should not be considered limiting as the invention may assume various alternative orientations.

[0032] All numbers used in the specification and claims should be understood to be modified in all instances by the term "about". The term "about" is meant to include plus or minus 25% of the stated value, for example, plus or minus 10% of the stated value. However, this should not be considered as limiting any analysis of values ​​under the doctrine of equivalents. Terms such as "first", "second", and the like, unless otherwise specified, are not intended to refer to a particular order or chronology, but to different conditions, characteristics, or elements.

[0033] The term "at least" is synonymous with "greater than or equal to." The term "not greater than" is synonymous with "less than or equal to." As used herein, "at least one of" is synonymous with "one or more of." For example, the phrase "at least one of A, B, and C" means any one of A, B, or C, or any combination of any two or more of A, B, or C. For example, "at least one of A, B, and C" includes only A, or only B, or only C, or A and B, or A and C, or B and C, or all of A, B, and C. The term "includes" is synonymous with "comprises." As used herein, aspects, components, elements, structures, operations, steps, functions, instructions, and / or the like should not be construed as critical or essential unless expressly described as such. As used herein and in the claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Also, as used herein, the articles "a" and "an" are intended to include one or more items and may be used interchangeably with "one or more" and "at least one." Additionally, as used herein, the term "set" is intended to include one or more items (e.g., related items, unrelated items, combinations of related and unrelated items, etc.) and may be used interchangeably with "one or more" or "at least one." When only one item is intended, the term "one" or similar language is used. Also, as used herein, terms such as "has," "have," "having," and the like are intended to be open-ended terms.Additionally, the phrase "based on" is intended to mean "based at least partially on," unless otherwise specified.

[0034] When used in reference to a medical device such as a syringe, the term "proximal" refers to the portion of the syringe closest to the piston element that engages the end wall of the syringe and delivers the fluid from the syringe. When used in reference to a fluid pathway, the term "proximal" refers to the portion of the fluid pathway closest to the injector system when the fluid pathway is connected to the injector system. When used in reference to a syringe, the term "distal" refers to the portion of the syringe closest to the delivery nozzle. When used in reference to a fluid pathway, the term "distal" refers to the portion of the fluid pathway closest to the patient when the fluid pathway is connected to the injector system. The term "radial" refers to the direction of a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the syringe extending between the proximal and distal ends. The term "circumferential" refers to the direction around the inner or outer surface of the sidewall of the syringe. The term "axial" refers to the direction along the longitudinal axis of the syringe extending between the proximal and distal ends.

[0035] As used herein, the terms "communication" and "communicate" may refer to receiving, accepting, sending, forwarding, providing, and / or the like, information (e.g., data, signals, messages, instructions, commands, and / or the like). One unit (e.g., a device, a system, a component of a device or system, combinations thereof, and / or the like) communicating with another unit means that one unit can directly or indirectly receive information from the other unit and / or transmit information to the other unit. This may refer to a direct or indirect connection that is wired and / or wireless in nature. Additionally, two units may communicate with each other even if the transmitted information is modified, processed, relayed, and / or routed between the first and second units. For example, a first unit may communicate with a second unit even if the first unit passively receives information and does not actively transmit information to the second unit. As another example, a first unit may communicate with a second unit if at least one intermediate unit (e.g., a third unit located between the first unit and the second unit) processes information received from the first unit and communicates the processed information to the second unit. In an embodiment, a message may refer to a network packet (e.g., a data packet and / or the like) that includes data. It will be appreciated that many other configurations are possible.

[0036] As used herein, the term "system" may refer to one or more computing devices or combinations of computing devices, such as, but not limited to, a processor, a server, a client device, a software application, and / or other similar components. Additionally, references to a "server" or a "processor" as used herein may refer to a previously listed server and / or processor, a different server and / or processor, and / or a combination of servers and / or processors that are listed as performing a previous step or function. For example, as used herein and in the claims, a first server and / or a first processor that is listed as performing a first step or function may refer to the same or a different server and / or processor that is listed as performing a second step or function.

[0037] In some cases, the fluid injector system may be part of a group of devices used in a medical treatment facility and / or in a medical imaging facility during the treatment of a patient. An individual, such as a medical provider (e.g., personnel operating the fluid injector system and associated medical imaging system), may manually configure one or more components of the fluid injector system before, during, and / or after a fluid injection procedure. However, a fluid injector system (e.g., a fluid injector device of a fluid injector system) may require a series of processes to set up a fluid injection procedure, perform a fluid injection procedure, and / or prepare the fluid injector device for a subsequent fluid injection procedure. The series of processes may be long and complex, and the possibility of skipping, making mistakes during execution, or inadvertently not performing one or more steps of the process may result in less than optimal results (e.g., images) from the fluid injection and imaging procedure, may result in potential harm to the patient, and / or may require the fluid injection and imaging procedure to be repeated.

[0038] The described systems, methods, and computer program products provide one or more guided workflow functions for a fluid injector system. In an embodiment, the injector management system may receive data associated with the fluid injector system, obtain a first graphical user interface (GUI) screen associated with a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system to be displayed on one or more display devices based on the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system, display the first GUI screen on the one or more display devices, receive user input via a graphic element of the first GUI screen, obtain a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system to be displayed on the one or more display devices, and display the second GUI screen on the one or more display devices, the second GUI screen providing information subsequent to the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system. The injector management system may perform an operation of the fluid injector system based on the user input received via the graphic element of the first GUI screen.

[0039] In an embodiment, when displaying the first GUI screen on the one or more display devices, the injector management system may display the first GUI screen on one or more display devices of the fluid injector system. When displaying the first GUI screen on the one or more display devices, the injector management system may display at least a first portion of the first GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system and display at least a second portion of the first GUI screen on a second display device of the fluid injector system. In another embodiment, when displaying the first GUI screen on the one or more display devices, the injector management system may display at least a first portion of the second GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system based on receiving user input received via a graphical element of the first GUI screen and display at least a second portion of the second GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system based on receiving user input received via a graphical element of the first GUI screen.

[0040] In an embodiment, when displaying the first GUI screen on the one or more display devices, the injector management system may display at least a portion of the first GUI screen on a display device of a workstation device separate from the fluid injector system. When receiving data associated with the fluid injector system, the injector management system may receive data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system from a reader device that reads (e.g., scans) a barcode associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system.

[0041] In this manner, the fluid injector system of the present disclosure provides one or more guided workflow features that may be used to guide a user through a fluid injection procedure that may improve the outcome of the fluid injection procedure, speed up one or more processes associated with the fluid injection procedure, and / or limit mistakes, result in better image quality, and limit errors and / or potential harm to the patient. The guided workflow features may automatically guide a user through a series of steps associated with correctly and safely preparing the fluid injector system to perform at least a portion of the fluid injection procedure, such as at least one of injection programming, equipment setup procedures, purging / priming procedures, the injection procedure, and / or discarding and discarding / recycling one or more components of the fluid injector system.

[0042] 1A, which is a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of an environment 100A in which the devices, systems, methods, and / or computer program products described herein may be implemented. As shown in FIG. 1A, the environment 100A includes an injector management system 102, a fluid injector system 104, a workstation device 106, a hospital information system 108, and a communication network 110. The injector management system 102, the fluid injector system 104, the workstation device 106, and / or the hospital information system 108 may be interconnected via wired connections, wireless connections, or a combination of wired and wireless connections.

[0043] In embodiments, the injector management system 102 may include one or more devices capable of communicating with one or more of the fluid injector system 104, the workstation device 106, and / or the hospital information system 108 via the communications network 110. For example, the injector management system 102 may include one or more computing devices, such as one or more computers, one or more controllers, one or more servers, one or more desktop computers, one or more mobile devices, and / or the like. The injector management system 102 may include one or more software and / or hardware applications that perform a set of functions on an external application programming interface (API) that allows the injector management system 102 to send data to and receive data from an external system associated with the external API. In some embodiments, the application may be supported by the injector management system 102, e.g., an application associated with the fluid injector system 104 that allows a control room display to be the only device controlling the fluid injector system 104, in such an example, the injector management system 102 may provide authentication functionality. In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may be a component of a fluid injector system 104 and / or a workstation device 106 .

[0044] In some embodiments, the fluid injector system 104 may include one or more devices capable of communicating with the injector management system 102, the workstation device 106, and / or the hospital information system 108 via a communications network 110. The fluid injector system 104 may include one or more fluid injection devices configured to administer a contrast agent to the patient and / or administer an aqueous irrigation fluid, such as saline, to the patient before, during, and / or after administration of the contrast agent fluid. In embodiments, the fluid injector system 104 may include one or more exemplary fluid injection devices disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,643,537, U.S. Pat. No. 7,094,216, U.S. Pat. No. 7,556,619, U.S. Pat. No. 8,337,456, U.S. Pat. No. 8,147,464, U.S. Pat. No. 8,540,698, U.S. Pat. No. 9,173,995, U.S. Pat. No. 10,507,319, as well as WO 2022 / 119837 and WO 2022 / 182935, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated by reference in their entireties herein. In embodiments, fluid injector systems 104 that may utilize the guided workflow processes described herein may include the Bayer MEDRAD® Stellant CT Injection System, Bayer MEDRAD® Stellant FLEX CT Injection System, Bayer MEDRAD® MRXperion MR Injection System, Bayer MEDRAD® Mark 7 Arterion Injection System, Bayer MEDRAD® Intego PET Infusion System, Bayer MEDRAD® Centargo CT Injection System, or other Bayer source injection systems used for angiography and computed tomography, all of which are provided by Bayer Healthcare LLC.

[0045] In an embodiment, the fluid injector system 104 may include one or more sensing mechanisms, such as one or more sensors, that enable the injector management system 102 and / or the fluid injector system 104 to detect when a step of the guided workflow has begun and / or completed. The injector management system 102 and / or the fluid injector system 104 may notify the user of a subsequent step to be completed in the sequence of the guided workflow. The one or more sensors may also be configured to determine whether a particular step of the guided workflow has been completed successfully before moving to a subsequent step of the sequence of the guided workflow. If the injector management system 102 and / or the fluid injector system 104 detects that a step has not been completed successfully or has been skipped, it may, for example, provide a warning notice on a user interface, illuminate one or more warning lights (e.g., a red light at or near a feature associated with a particular step), and / or provide one or more audible, visual, or tactile warning alerts to the user to indicate that the step was not completed correctly and that the error must be corrected before the guided workflow can proceed to the next step. Thus, the guided workflow may enable the injector management system 102 and / or fluid injector system 104 to detect missed or incorrectly completed steps during a sequence of the guided workflow and guide the user back to a particular step to ensure correct completion of the steps for safe use of the fluid injector system 104. When a particular sequence of steps to be completed is not defined, such as when the steps of the guided workflow may be completed in any subsequence or order, the injector management system 102 and / or fluid injector system 104 may wait until completion of an entire subsequence before detecting and / or providing notification that one or more steps of the guided workflow have not been completed and / or have been incorrectly completed.

[0046] In an embodiment, the workstation device 106 may include one or more devices capable of communicating with the injector management system 102, the fluid injector system 104, and / or the hospital information system 108 via the communication network 110. For example, the workstation device 106 may include a computing device such as one or more computers, including a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet, and / or the like. In certain embodiments, at least some of the processes executed on the workstation device 106 may be executed on a remote server. The workstation device 106 may provide a user interface for controlling the operation of the fluid injector system 104, including generating instructions for and / or providing instructions to the fluid injector system 104. The workstation device 106 may further display operating parameters of the fluid injector system 104 during operation (e.g., during real-time operation) of the fluid injector system 104. In various embodiments, the workstation device 106 may provide interconnectivity between the fluid injector system 104 and other devices or systems, such as a scanner device (see FIG. 1B). For example, the workstation device 106 may include a Certegra® Workstation provided by Bayer. According to various embodiments, the workstation device 106 may include one or more display devices, such as a computer monitor, a touch screen, a heads-up display, a wireless handheld device (e.g., a smart pad, a smart watch, a smartphone, etc.), and / or the like, that may be used to display a user interface (e.g., a graphical user interface (GUI) of a software application) through which a user may interact with the workstation device 106 to view parameters and / or control the operation of the fluid injector system 104.

[0047] In an embodiment, the hospital information system 108 may include one or more devices capable of communicating with the injector management system 102, the fluid injector system 104, and / or the workstation device 106 via the communications network 110. The hospital information system 108 may include one or more subsystems, such as a patient procedure tracking system (e.g., a system that operates a modality worklist, a system that provides patient demographic information for fluid injection procedures and / or medical imaging procedures, etc.), a fluid injection management system, an image archiving and communication system (e.g., a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)), a radiology information system (RIS), and / or a radiology analysis system (e.g., Radimetrics® Enterprise Application sold and marketed by Bayer HealthCare LLC). The hospital information system 108 may include one or more databases that store patient records therein that may be accessed by devices or systems of the environment 100A.

[0048] The number and arrangement of systems and / or devices shown in Figure 1A are provided as an example: there may be additional systems and / or devices, fewer systems and / or devices, different systems and / or devices, or systems and / or devices in an arrangement different from that shown in Figure 1A.

[0049] 1B, a diagram of a non-limiting embodiment of a system 100B for automatically generating or manually inputting an injection protocol for delivery of medical fluid to a patient during a fluid injection procedure is shown. In some embodiments, one or more of the functions described herein with respect to the system 100B may be performed (fully or partially) by the injector management system 102. In some embodiments, one or more of the functions described with respect to the system 100B may be performed by another device or group of devices separate from and / or including the injector management system 102, such as the fluid injector system 104, the workstation device 106, the hospital information system 108, and / or the medical imaging system 112. In certain embodiments, one or more functions may be input by a user of the system 100B.

[0050] 1B, system 100B includes an injector management system 102, a fluid injector system 104, a workstation device 106 including a display device 106A, a hospital information system 108, and a medical imaging system 112. The injector management system 102 may interconnect and communicate with the fluid injector system 104, the workstation device 106, the hospital information system 108, and / or the medical imaging system 112.

[0051] 1B, the fluid injector system 104 may include one or more display devices, such as display device 104A. Display device 104A may be capable of displaying a user interface (e.g., a screen of a user interface, such as a web-based user interface, a graphical user interface (GUI) screen, etc.) and / or one or more guided workflow steps or processes provided by the injector management system 102.

[0052] 1B, the fluid injector system 104 may include a reader device 104B. In an embodiment, the reader device 104B may include one or more devices capable of reading and decoding machine-readable codes (e.g., computer-readable codes, 2D barcodes, 3D barcodes, barcodes such as Quick Read (QR) codes, etc.). For example, the reader device 104B may include a scanner, such as a barcode scanner, an image capture device, such as a camera, a charge-coupled device (CCD) reader, and / or the like.

[0053] 1B, the workstation device 106 may include a display device 106A. In an embodiment, the display device 106A may be capable of displaying a user interface and may have one or more functions similar to the display device 104A.

[0054] In an embodiment, the medical imaging system 112 may include one or more devices capable of communicating with the injector management system 102, the fluid injector system 104, the workstation device 106, and / or the hospital information system 108 over a communications network. The medical imaging system 112 may include one or more scanners capable of communicating over the communications network and performing medical imaging procedures using radiological contrast agents.

[0055] In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may include a number of applications (e.g., informatics applications, data management applications, imaging system connectivity applications, etc.) for communicating information with the fluid injector system 104, the workstation device 106, the hospital information system 108, and / or the medical imaging system 112. In an embodiment, each of the multiple applications may be associated with an API associated with the respective application that enables the fluid injector system 104 to interface with the injector management system 102 and / or the hospital information system 108 to provide one or more guided workflow functions related to the operation of the fluid injector system 104.

[0056] In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may provide a user interface that allows a user to control the fluid injector system 104. For example, a user may be able to initiate medical imaging, fluid injection, and / or other additional procedures performed by the fluid injector system 104 via the user interface. The user interface may allow a user to control aspects of multiple applications. The injector management system 102 may control the fluid injector system 104 such that operations of the fluid injector system 104 are performed automatically based on signals provided by the injector management system 102.

[0057] 2, exemplary components of a device 200 are shown. The device 200 may correspond to one or more devices of the injector management system 102, one or more devices of the fluid injector system 104, the workstation device 106, the hospital information system 108, and / or the medical imaging system 112. As shown in FIG. 2, the device 200 may include a bus 202, a processor 204, a memory 206, a storage component 208, an input component 210, an output component 212, and a communication interface 214.

[0058] The bus 202 may include components that enable communication between the components of the device 200. The processor 204 may be implemented in hardware, software (e.g., firmware), or a combination of hardware and software. For example, the processor 204 may include a processor, a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), and / or any processing component that can be programmed to perform a function. The memory 206 may include random access memory (RAM), read only memory (ROM), and / or another type of dynamic or static storage device (e.g., flash memory, magnetic memory, optical memory, etc.) that stores information and / or instructions for use by the processor 204. The storage component 208 may store information and / or software related to the operation and use of the device 200.

[0059] Input components 210 may include components that enable device 200 to receive information, such as via user input. Additionally or alternatively, input components 210 may include sensors for sensing information. Output components 212 may include components that provide output information from device 200 (e.g., a display, a speaker, one or more light emitting diodes (LEDs), etc.).

[0060] The communications interface 214 may include components such as a transceiver that enable the device 200 to communicate (receive information or provide information) with other devices in a system.

[0061] The device 200 may perform one or more of the processes described herein. The device 200 may perform these processes based on the processor 204 executing software instructions stored on a computer-readable medium.

[0062] Software instructions may be loaded into memory 206 and / or storage component 208 from another computer-readable medium or from another device via communications interface 214. Additionally or alternatively, hardwired circuitry may be used in place of or in combination with software instructions to implement one or more processes described herein.

[0063] 3, a flow chart of a non-limiting embodiment of a process 300 for providing one or more guided workflow functions for a fluid injector system is shown. In an embodiment, one or more of the steps of the process 300 are performed at least in part by the injector management system 102, the fluid injector system 104, the workstation device 106, the hospital information system 108, and / or manually by a user of the system.

[0064] 3, in step 302, the process 300 may include receiving (e.g., by the injector management system 102) data associated with the fluid injector system. In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may retrieve the data associated with the fluid injector system 104 from a data structure of the fluid injector system 104.

[0065] In certain embodiments, the injector management system 102 may receive data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 from a reader device (e.g., reader device 104B). For example, the injector management system 102 may receive data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 from a reader device that reads (e.g., scans) a machine-readable code (e.g., a barcode) associated with (e.g., attached to) one or more components of the fluid injector system. The injector management system 102 may receive data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 based on the reader device transmitting the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0066] In embodiments, data associated with the fluid injector system 104 may include data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 used during a fluid injection procedure. For example, data associated with the fluid injector system 104 may include identifiers (e.g., names, codes, identification numbers, serial numbers, etc.) of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 (e.g., one or more disposable components such as syringes, fluid path components, tubing, catheters, bulk fluid components, etc.). Examples and details of such components, including disposable components, can be found in WO 2021 / 173743, WO 2021 / 168076, WO 2022 / 035791, WO 2022119837, WO 2021 / 257699, WO 2021 / 257667, and WO 2021 / 050507, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference in their entireties herein.

[0067] 3, in step 304, the process 300 may include obtaining a GUI screen associated with a directed workflow step or process for operation of the fluid injector system for display on a display device. For example, the injector management system 102 may obtain a GUI screen associated with a directed workflow step or process for operation of the fluid injector system 104 for display on the display device 104A.

[0068] In an embodiment, a guided workflow may refer to functionality associated with a fluid injector system that guides a user through one or more steps of a procedure, such as setup for a fluid injection protocol (e.g., preparing a fluid injector and / or installing one or more components of a fluid injector system), operation of the fluid injection protocol, disposal and / or recycling of various components of a fluid injection procedure (e.g., syringe or delivery device, fluid pathway components, bulk fluid containers, etc.) after completion of the procedure. In one example, a guided workflow may guide a user through one or more steps associated with a fluid injection procedure. Examples of steps that may benefit from or be subject to guided workflow functionality according to the present disclosure include, but are not limited to, one or more of a fluid injector system setup process, a patient preparation process, an injection protocol process, a troubleshooting process, a system reconfiguration or discard process, a process for preparing a fluid injector system for a subsequent fluid injection procedure, a process for recycling one or more components used during a fluid injection procedure, and any combination thereof.

[0069] In embodiments, the guided workflow may include a sequence of GUI screens that provide visual, and in certain embodiments, auditory aids (e.g., instructions, images, text messages, voice instructions, etc.) for performing a fluid injection protocol with the fluid injector system 104. For example, the guided workflow may include one or more features, such as GUI screens that provide instructions to a user such that the user may efficiently and accurately perform the appropriate operations of the fluid injector system 104. In an embodiment, the guided workflow may include a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system 104, e.g., a guided workflow for setup of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, e.g., a guided workflow for programming an injection protocol into the fluid injector system, setting a configuration of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104 to be used during a fluid injection procedure, selecting one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104, setting up one or more fluids to be used during a fluid injection procedure, filling one or more syringes (or delivery components, e.g., components of a peristaltic pump system) with one or more fluids to be used during a fluid injection procedure, setting up a step of purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, a guided workflow for disassembly (e.g., disposal, dismantling, etc.) of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, disposal and / or recycling of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, and / or the like.In this manner, the guided workflow may guide the user to perform various steps within the guided workflow in the most beneficial manner for operation of the fluid injector system 104, such as the quickest and most efficient way to prepare the fluid injector system for a fluid injection procedure, which may be based on similarities or differences between preceding and subsequent fluid injection procedures to minimize the time between fluid injection procedures and maximize the number of fluid injection procedures that can be completed over a period of time.

[0070] In an embodiment, the guided workflow may indicate the steps necessary to set up the fluid injector system 104 for patient preparation, i.e., providing the ability to select the fluid to be filled into the syringe, quick access to refill the syringe when the fluid injector system 104 determines that the fluid volume is insufficient, etc. In an embodiment, the guided workflow may indicate the steps necessary to execute a fluid injection protocol. In an embodiment, the guided workflow may indicate the steps necessary to complete disassembly of one or more components after execution of a fluid injection protocol, e.g., disconnecting the patient from the injection device and providing guidance to remove the used disposable component from the fluid injector. In an embodiment, the guided workflow may indicate the steps necessary to prepare a used disposable component, such as a syringe, for a recycling process. For example, the guided workflow may indicate the steps necessary to remove the plunger and separately recycle the syringe body and / or plunger in an appropriate recycling stream. In other embodiments, the guided workflow may indicate the steps necessary to prepare the fluid injector system 104 for a subsequent fluid injection procedure, e.g., selecting a fluid injection protocol and / or injection parameters, properly installing fluid path components for the selected fluid injection protocol, performing a fluid fill process, performing prime or purge protocols to ensure removal of air from the fluid injector system 104, preparing the patient for a fluid injection procedure, etc. Embodiments of the present guided workflow techniques may include one or more of the enumerated workflows or other workflows associated with a fluid injector system.

[0071] In an embodiment, the guided workflow may provide a method to correct one or more malfunctions of the fluid injector system 104. For example, if a system malfunction is experienced by the fluid injector system 104, the guided workflow GUI screen may provide steps to recover, reconfigure, or otherwise correct the fluid injector system 104 from the one or more malfunctions. In one example, in a scenario where the fluid injector system 104 detects air in one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 after a prime or purge sequence and / or during a fluid injection procedure, the air detection guided workflow sequence may provide a sequence of steps to stop the injection procedure and re-purge / prime the detected air from one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. The guided workflow may further include one or more workflow steps to determine and / or confirm that one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 have been completely purged of air before allowing the fluid injector system to return to the guided workflow associated with the fluid injection protocol.

[0072] In certain embodiments, one or more of the guided workflows associated with the fluid injector system 104 may be enabled or disabled. For example, in a scenario where there is a user who is highly experienced with a particular fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system 104, the guided workflow may be disabled and the user may use their familiarity and / or expertise to navigate the fluid injector system 104 through the particular fluid injection procedure. Alternatively, if the user is less experienced with or has not performed a particular fluid injection procedure, the guided workflow may be enabled such that the fluid injector system 104 may provide a guided workflow that guides the user through various steps associated with the operation of the fluid injector system 104.

[0073] In an embodiment, the GUI screen may display a first message prompting the user to select a user response. For example, the GUI screen may display a first message querying whether the user would like to recycle one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. Alternatively, if the hospital policy prefers recycling, an associated guided workflow for a recycling sequence may be enabled to maximize the recycling process. In some embodiments, upon enabling or receiving an input from the user indicating that the user would like to recycle one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, the GUI screen may update to display a second message. For example, the GUI screen may display a second message thanking the user for choosing to recycle. In an embodiment, the GUI screen may display data associated with a third or subsequent message encouraging or guiding the user to recycle one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. For example, the GUI screen may display a message such as a discount on a future purchase or a certificate redeemable by the user, may track the amount of medical waste recycled instead of being discarded, or may indicate savings to the medical facility considering the amount of components recycled. In an embodiment, one or more of the GUI screens may display an option to turn recyclability on and / or off.

[0074] In some embodiments, one or more of the GUI screens may display data associated with one or more steps for disposing of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. For example, the GUI screens may display data including a graphic indicating a container (e.g., a recycling bin, a biohazard container, a sharps container, etc.) in which one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 should be disposed of, e.g., based on the material composition of the components. In embodiments, the one or more steps for disposing of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 may be updated based on receiving user input indicating that a user wishes to recycle one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0075] One or more components of the fluid injector system 104 may include a machine-readable code (e.g., a bar code) that may be scanned. In an embodiment, in response to scanning the bar code of one or more components, a GUI screen may be updated to display data specific to the one or more components, such as disassembly methods and which portions of the one or more components are recyclable and which should be discarded.

[0076] One or more components of the fluid injector system 104 may include different parts made from multiple plastic types. In such a situation, one or more of the GUI screens may display data including instructions indicating how the plastic type of the part and / or the part having the plastic type should be handled, i.e., discarded or recycled. In an embodiment, the GUI screen may display a graphic indicating a receptacle (e.g., recycling bin, medical waste) in which the plastic type should be placed.

[0077] In an embodiment, the fluid injector system 104 may include a software application that can determine and / or provide the geographic location of where the fluid injector system 104 is operating, and a GUI screen may display local, state, national, and / or international standards for recycling the plastic type of the part.

[0078] In embodiments, various portions of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 may be contaminated with one or more biohazardous materials, such as residual contrast media, and / or a patient's bodily fluids. In embodiments, one or more of the GUI screens may display data indicating that one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 may be contaminated with a biohazardous material, and instructions indicating how to dispose of the one or more components containing the biohazardous material. In certain embodiments, the GUI screens may display a graphic indicating a container (e.g., a biohazard container, a labeled bag) in which the biohazardous material should be disposed of.

[0079] In an embodiment, one or more of the GUI screens may display data associated with instructions indicating that at least two of the one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 should be disposed of in the same container. For example, the GUI screens may display data including instructions and / or graphics indicating at least two components and the container (e.g., a recycling bin, a waste basket, a biohazard container, a sharps container, etc.) in which the at least two components should be disposed of.

[0080] In an embodiment, one or more of the GUI screens may display data associated with one or more steps instructing the user how to purge and collect remaining medical fluid (e.g., contrast fluid) from the syringe, discard or recycle one or more components of the syringe, and / or recycle the fluid.

[0081] In embodiments, one or more of the guided workflow GUI screens may display one or more steps instructing the user how to remove the plunger from the syringe after the fluid has been emptied from the syringe, e.g., to enable recycling of the syringe body or plunger components and / or to prevent the syringe from being reused. In embodiments, the GUI screens may display data instructing the user to remove the plunger from the syringe after the fluid has been emptied from the syringe, e.g., by using a fluid injector piston to pull the plunger out. In embodiments, one or more of the GUI screens may display data associated with one or more steps instructing the user to remove the plunger from the syringe using another syringe, e.g., by using a second syringe to pressurize the first syringe to pop the plunger off the first syringe.

[0082] In embodiments, one or more of the guided workflow GUI screens may display one or more steps instructing the user to separate a rubber cover from a rigid support ring of the plunger, the support ring configured to releasably engage a piston of the fluid injector, the rubber cover providing a seal between the plunger and the syringe sidewall. In some embodiments, one or more of the GUI screens may display one or more steps instructing the user to remove the rubber cover from the support ring using a protrusion provided on the back of the head of the injector.

[0083] In embodiments, one or more of the GUI screens may display one or more steps instructing the user to recycle the plunger's rubber cover and / or support ring, rinse the syringe, and / or recycle the syringe once the plunger is removed from the syringe. In embodiments, one or more of the GUI screens may display data associated with instructions indicating how one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 can be reused (e.g., tips and tricks for reusing packaging).

[0084] In embodiments, one or more of the GUI screens may display a score, such as a sustainability score (e.g., a green rating) indicative of the user's environmental sustainability. For example, in response to completing one or more recycling steps and / or instructions displayed via the GUI screens, the user may input data indicating that one or more recycling steps have been completed, and a score may be determined based on the data entered by the user. The score may be based, at least in part, on the number of syringes recycled and / or the amount (weight) of plastic recycled over a period of time. In embodiments, one or more of the GUI screens may display a gauge or graph indicating the user's environmental sustainability and / or progress toward a sustainability goal.

[0085] In an embodiment, the fluid injector system 104 may include instructions for a user (IFU) and / or an operating manual. The IFU and / or operating manual may include a section on recyclability. In an embodiment, the IFU and / or operating manual may be separate from the fluid injector system 104, e.g., a printed manual. The IFU and / or operating manual may include training videos on fluid injector operating procedures and recyclability (e.g., step-by-step instructions on what to recycle and how to separate the components of the fluid injector system 104). In an embodiment, one or more GUI screens may display the IFU and / or operating manual. If the IFU and / or operating manual are in the form of a printed manual, they may include a machine-readable code (e.g., a barcode, a Quick Read (QR) code) that, when scanned, causes the GUI screen to display data associated with the recyclability instructions.

[0086] In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may determine a guided workflow for display on the display device 104A and may obtain an appropriate GUI screen for the guided workflow. For example, the injector management system 102 may determine an identifier for the guided workflow and may obtain the guided workflow based on the step of determining the identifier.

[0087] In embodiments, the injector management system 102 may determine a guided workflow for display on the display device 104A based on data associated with the fluid injector system 104. For example, the injector management system 102 may determine an appropriate guided workflow GUI screen for display on the display device 104A based on an identification of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 that will be used during a fluid injection procedure. In some embodiments, the injector management system 102 may modify a predefined sequence of one or more GUI screens of the guided workflow to include one or more different GUI screens based on data associated with the fluid injector system 104 based on input data associated with the patient and / or fluid injection protocol.

[0088] In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may receive user input via a GUI screen of the guided workflow and display another GUI screen associated with the guided workflow based on the user input. For example, the injector management system 102 may receive user input via a graphic element of a first GUI screen of the guided workflow and display a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow based on the user input. The second GUI screen may provide sequential information to the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system 104. For example, the first GUI screen and the second GUI screen may be part of a sequence of GUI screens for the guided workflow and may be provided in sequence.

[0089] As shown in FIG. 3, in step 306, the process 300 may include displaying a GUI screen associated with a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system. In some embodiments, the injector management system 102 may display one or more GUI screens associated with the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system 104 on one or more display devices. For example, the injector management system 102 may display one or more GUI screens associated with the guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system 104 on the display device 104A. In one example, the injector management system 102 may display a first GUI screen associated with the guided workflow on the display device 104A, and the injector management system 102 may receive user input via the first GUI screen. The injector management system 102 may then obtain a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow and display the second GUI screen on the display device 104A in response to the user input and the programmed fluid injection protocol.

[0090] In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may display at least a portion of a GUI screen associated with the guided workflow on a first display device. The injector management system 102 may display at least a first portion of the GUI screen on the first display device, and the injector management system 102 may display at least a second portion of the GUI screen on a second display device. In an embodiment, the first display device may be a display device of a system or device different from the system or device that includes the second display device. For example, the first display device may be a display device associated with the injector, and the second display device may be a display device of an imaging suite.

[0091] In embodiments, the injector management system 102 may display at least a first portion of a GUI screen on a first display device, and / or the injector management system 102 may display at least a second portion of the GUI screen on a second display device based on user input, such as by receiving user input via a graphical element of the GUI screen, such as from a portion of a guided workflow described herein. In embodiments, the injector management system 102 may display at least a first portion of the first GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system 104, and / or the injector management system 102 may display at least a second portion of the first GUI screen on a second display device (e.g., of a system such as the hospital information system 108, of a device such as the workstation device 106) that is separate from (e.g., not part of) the fluid injector system 104. In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may display at least a first portion of the second GUI screen on a first display device of the fluid injector system based on receiving user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device (e.g., a button, touch screen, control, etc.), and / or display at least a second portion of the second GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system (e.g., of a device such as the workstation device 106, of a system such as the hospital information system 108) based on receiving user input via a graphical element of the first GUI screen or an input device.

[0092] In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may perform operations of the fluid injector system 104 based on user input received via a GUI screen as part of a guided workflow process, for example, via a graphical element. The injector management system 102 may generate control signals based on user input received via a GUI screen and may perform operations of the fluid injector system 104 by sending the control signals to the fluid injector system 104.

[0093] 4-17D, which are illustrations of non-limiting embodiments of GUI screens provided as part of one or more guided workflow features for the fluid injector system 104 described herein. The exact style, arrangement, and configuration of the GUI screens and elements are exemplary and do not dictate a sequence of operations unless otherwise specified. In embodiments, one or more elements of one GUI screen described herein may be combined with elements of one or more other GUI screens. The guided workflows described herein may include one or more of the GUI screens described in FIGS. 4-17D.

[0094] Referring now to FIG. 4, FIG. 4 is an illustration of a non-limiting embodiment of an introductory GUI screen for a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system 104 described herein. As shown in FIG. 4, GUI screen 400 may include one or more graphic elements 402, 404, and 406. In an embodiment, graphic element 402 may enable a user to initiate a guided workflow sequence for the setup, operation, or disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. For example, upon receiving a selection of graphic element 402, injector management system 102 may provide a guided workflow for operation of fluid injector system 104. Graphic element 404 may enable a user to initiate a guided workflow for operation of fluid injector system 104 that includes a sequence of steps of a fluid injection protocol (e.g., GUI screen 1400 shown in FIG. 14, GUI screen 1500 shown in FIG. 15, or GUI screen 1600 shown in FIG. 16). In an embodiment, the graphical element 406 may enable a user to initiate a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system 104 that includes a sequence of steps associated with the configuration of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0095] 5-6B, an embodiment of a guided workflow for setting the configuration of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. As used herein, a "disposable component" of a fluid injector system includes a fluid injector component that is used for one or a set number of fluid injections or for a set time and then discarded and replaced with a new, sterile disposable fluid injector component for a subsequent injection procedure or series of injection procedures. Examples of disposable components include, but are not limited to, syringes, peristaltic pump components, tubing set components (tubing, stopcocks, connector assemblies, spikes, bubble detection / delay components, tubing cassettes, dust caps, prime tubing, PIV valves), pressure jackets, and / or the like. As shown in FIG. 5, GUI screen 500 may include graphic elements 502 and 510. Graphic element 502 may display a prompt for the user to select a graphic identifier and / or scan a barcode of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, such as a syringe type, a tubing type, a medical fluid type, etc. Additionally or alternatively, the graphical element 502 may display one or more text messages (e.g., "Select Disposable") regarding the identification and / or setup of one or more disposable components. In an embodiment, the graphical element 510 may display the progress of a guided workflow for setting the configuration of one or more disposable components.

[0096] 5, upon receiving user input regarding the selection and / or receiving a barcode identification of a disposable component of the fluid injector system 104, the injector management system 102 may then display the next GUI screen in a sequence of GUI screens for a guided workflow for setting the configuration of one or more disposable components. For example, the injector management system 102 may provide GUI screen 600A (FIG. 6A) based on the user input and / or receiving a barcode identification of a disposable component.

[0097] 6A, a GUI screen 600A is shown corresponding to one embodiment of a screen for selection of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104. The GUI screen 600A may include one or more graphic elements, such as graphic elements 602A, 606A, and 610A. In an embodiment, the graphic element 602A may display the selection of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104 based on, for example, receiving a user input and / or a barcode reading of the disposable component (see FIG. 5). In an embodiment, the graphic element 602A may display an image of the selected disposable component. Additionally or alternatively, the graphic element 602A may display a text message regarding the selected disposable component. The graphic element 604A may display possible disposable elements that could have been selected in a step associated with the derived workflow step shown in FIG. 5, with the selected disposable element highlighted. The graphic element 604A may allow the user to change the selected element if it is determined that the initially selected disposable element is incorrect. Graphical element 606A may display a prompt for the user to confirm the selection of the disposable component based on the user input and / or barcode reading of the disposable component, for example, by clicking the checkmark shown in 606A to proceed to the next guided workflow GUI screen. Graphical element 610A may display updated progress for the steps of setting the configuration of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0098] Upon confirming the selection of the disposable component identifier and / or barcode reading, the injector management system 102 may provide the next GUI screen in a sequence of GUI screens that moves to a guided workflow for setting the configuration of one or more additional disposable components of the fluid injector system 104. For example, the injector management system 102 may provide GUI screen 600B for user input and / or barcode reading of one or more additional disposable components of the fluid injector system 104. The user may return to the GUI guided workflow screen for selecting additional disposable components to be utilized in the fluid injection procedure, for example, by returning to the GUI screen shown in FIG. 5. Alternatively, if all disposable components for a particular fluid injection procedure have been selected as determined by the user or the injector management system 102, the guided workflow may move to a confirmation screen, as shown in FIG. 6B.

[0099] 6B, there is shown a disposable components confirmation GUI screen 600B, which may be a subsequent GUI screen for listing all of the one or more disposable components selected for the fluid injector system 104. GUI screen 600B may include graphic elements 602B, 606B, and 610B. Graphic element 602B may display one or more identifiers of all previously selected disposable components of the fluid injector system 104 based on receiving user input / barcode readings as described herein associated with various disposable components for a fluid injection protocol.

[0100] In an embodiment, the graphical element 606B may allow a user to select to proceed through a guided workflow for the setup of various selected disposable components of the fluid injector system 104. The graphical element 610B may display an updated progress of the guided workflow for the step of selecting the configuration of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104 (e.g., 100% complete).

[0101] In an embodiment, upon receiving confirmation that all disposable injector components have been selected for a fluid injection protocol of the fluid injector system 104, the injector management system 102 may provide the next GUI screen in a sequence of GUI screens for a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluid and disposable injector components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system 104. For example, the injector management system 102 may provide GUI screen 700A based on receiving confirmation via graphical element 606B to proceed to a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluid and selected disposable components used during a fluid injection procedure.

[0102] 7A-7G, GUI screens 700A-700G illustrate embodiments of guided workflows for the setup of one or more fluids and disposable components selected for use during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system 104. In embodiments, the guided workflows illustrated in FIGS. 7A-7G may be displayed following completion of the guided workflows illustrated in FIGS. 6A-6B. That is, the injector management system 102 may proceed to the guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids and disposable components used during a fluid injection procedure.

[0103] 7A-7B, there is shown a GUI screen 700A, which may be a first GUI screen for a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluid / disposable components used during a fluid injection procedure. As shown in FIGS. 7A-7B, GUI screens 700A and 700B may include graphic elements 702A,B, 706A,B, and 710A associated with the installation of one or more syringes into a fluid injector. In an embodiment, graphic element 702A may display an image of a configuration of fluid injector system 104. Additionally or alternatively, graphic element 702A may display a text message to guide a user through the setup of one or more syringes of fluid injector system 104.

[0104] The graphic element 706A may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more syringes used during a fluid injection procedure. For example, upon receiving a selection of the graphic element 706A, the injector management system 102 may provide the guided workflow GUI screen 700B. In some embodiments, the graphic element 710A may display the progress of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluid and disposable components used during a fluid injection.

[0105] 7B, a GUI screen 700B is shown that continues the guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluid and disposable components. GUI screen 700B may include at least graphic elements 702B and 706B. For example, graphic element 702B may display an image of the proper installation of one or more syringes into a pressure jacket and syringe ports associated with fluid injector system 104. Additionally or alternatively, graphic element 702B may display a text message regarding the proper installation of one or more syringes (e.g., "Attach syringe to injector head until you hear a click").

[0106] Graphic element 706B may allow the user to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow after successful completion of the syringe installation. In certain embodiments where the syringe is not properly installed, function 706B may not be selectable (e.g., may appear "grayed out" like 706A and not respond to selection by the user) and the user may be prompted to successfully complete the workflow steps before function 706B is selected. Upon successful completion of the steps associated with the guided workflow shown in Figures 7A and 7B, selection of graphic element 706B may prompt the injector management system 102 to proceed to GUI screen 700C of the guided workflow for setup of one or more fluid / disposable components for a fluid injection procedure.

[0107] 7C, a GUI screen 700C for a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluid / disposable components used during a fluid injection procedure is shown. The GUI screen 700C may include a graphic element 702C, for example, a warning when one or more installed syringes are not fully filled with medical fluid (e.g., an air embolism hazard warning). Additional text regarding the warning associated with a determination that air may be in one or more of the one or more syringes (e.g., "Serious injury or harm may occur, make sure the patient is not connected") may be displayed to prompt the user to fill or prime the one or more syringes. The graphic element 702C may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow to fill one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. For example, upon selection of the graphic element 702C, the injector management system 102 may proceed to a GUI screen 700D of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids.

[0108] 7D, a GUI screen 700D of a guided workflow for one or more fluid setups is shown. Graphic element 702D may display an image of one or more syringes of the fluid injector system 104 being filled with fluid as a wait screen (e.g., a loading screen). A user may choose to continue with the guided workflow or abort the fluid setup of the fluid injection procedure by selecting a graphic element associated with an option.

[0109] 7E, a GUI screen 700E of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids is shown. The GUI screen 700E may include graphic elements 702E, 706E, and 710E illustrating the placement of a spike on a syringe and the engagement and filling of the syringe with fluid from a bulk fluid source. The graphic element 702E may display an image of the filling spike placed on the distal connector component of the syringe and the placement of a bulk fluid source on the spike of the syringe. Additionally or alternatively, the graphic element 702E may display a text message guiding the user through the process shown in 702E, such as, for example, "Remove dust cap of syringe, place spike on syringe tip, remove dust cap of spike, place fluid source on spike."

[0110] 7E successfully completes the process shown in FIG. 7E, as determined by the user or the injector management system 102. For example, upon selection of the graphic element 706E, the injector management system 102 may provide a GUI screen 700F of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. The graphic element 710E may display the progress of the guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids.

[0111] 7F, a GUI screen 700F of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components used during a fluid injection procedure after filling one or more syringes with medical fluid is shown. GUI screen 700F may include graphic elements 702F, 706F, and 710F. Graphic element 702F may display an image for installing one or more components of fluid injector system 104 (e.g., a multi-patient disposable set (MPAT) cassette), including an image of one or more components and / or a process for properly engaging one or more components. Graphic element 702F may display a text message (e.g., "Connect MPAT cassette and attach cassette tubing to syringe") regarding the workflow for the setup of one or more components.

[0112] The graphic element 706F may allow the user to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids / components upon successful completion of a setup process associated with the guided workflow associated with the current GUI screen. For example, upon receiving a selection of the graphic element 706F, the injector management system 102 may proceed to a subsequent guided workflow step, for example, as shown in GUI screen 700G, for further setup of one or more fluids and / or components used during a fluid injection procedure. As described herein, the graphic element 710F may display an updated, real-time progress of the guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids and / or components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system 104.

[0113] 7G, a GUI screen 700G for a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids and / or components used during a fluid injection procedure is shown. The GUI screen 700G may include graphic elements 702G, 706G, and 710G. The graphic element 702G may display an image of a setup procedure of one or more components, such as, for example, one or more spikes and associated fill lines, bulk fluid container holders, and syringes of the fluid injector system 104 to enable spiking of a bulk fluid container and filling of one or more syringes with medical fluid, as described herein. The graphic element 702G may display a text message (e.g., "Attach fill line spike to fill line, spike fluid source, install fill line to fill line sensor, hang fluid source, then fill syringe" in FIG. 7G) that guides the user through a workflow associated with filling a syringe with fluid via one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0114] In an embodiment, the graphical element 706G may enable a user to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system 104. In an embodiment, the graphical element 710G may display an updated real-time progress of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more fluids and / or components.

[0115] 8A-8G, GUI screens 800A-800G of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure are shown. In some embodiments, the guided workflow shown in FIGS. 8A-8G may follow the guided workflow shown in FIGS. 7A-7G. For example, upon completion of the guided workflow of one or more previous GUI screens, the injector management system 102 may proceed to a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure.

[0116] 8A, GUI screen 800A may be an initial GUI screen for a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure. GUI screen 800A may include graphic elements 802A, 804A, and 810A. Graphic element 802A may display an image of one or more components of fluid injector system 104 (e.g., a left syringe, a right syringe, or other fluid delivery device such as a peristaltic pump component). Graphic element 802A may display a text message (e.g., "Enter Fluid Data") regarding the workflow for filling one or more syringes. Graphic element 802A may enable selection of a left syringe for filling with a first medical fluid and / or selection of a right syringe for filling with a second medical fluid, depending on the fluid injection protocol. In embodiments, the graphical element 804A may display a prompt for the user to select or input one or more characteristics of a component of the fluid injector system 104, such as a fill volume or fluid type for the left or right syringe. In certain embodiments, the graphical element 804A may provide a fill volume or fluid type for filling the syringe from one or more of a previously programmed fluid injection protocol and / or a barcode read from a fluid container. The graphical element 810A may display the progress of a guided workflow, as described herein.

[0117] 8B, a GUI screen 800B for a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids is shown. Graphical element 802B may highlight the syringe to be filled and provide input of a fill volume for filling the syringe and fluid type. Graphical element 804B may display a user input field for entering the fill volume of the highlighted syringe, or alternatively, the fill volume may be entered by the injector management system 102 based on a previously programmed or entered injection protocol that may be selected by the user using a graphical element (not shown).

[0118] 8C, a GUI screen 800C for a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids is shown. In an embodiment, a graphical element 802C may provide input of a fluid type for filling the syringes. In an embodiment, a graphical element 804C may display a selection of a fluid type for filling a selected syringe.

[0119] 8D, a GUI screen 800D for a guided workflow for initiating the filling of one or more syringes with one or more fluids is shown. Graphic element 802D may display an image of one or more components (e.g., left syringe, right syringe) described herein. Graphic element 804D may display a prompt for the user to fill the syringe and proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow. For example, upon receiving a selection of graphic element 804D, the injector management system 102 may begin filling the indicated syringe with the selected amount of medical fluid as shown in GUI screen 800E.

[0120] 8E, a GUI screen 800E for a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure is shown. A graphic element 802E may display a selected fill volume of medical fluid for one or both of the syringes of the fluid injector system 104. Upon completion of programming or inputting the fill volume (e.g., 75 ml) of the selected medical fluid for one or more syringes, the injector management system 102 may provide a GUI screen 800F for a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure.

[0121] Referring now to FIG. 8F, a GUI screen 800F for a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure is shown. GUI screen 800F may include graphic elements 802F, 804F, and 810F. Graphic element 802F may provide a programmed or selected amount (e.g., 75 ml) of medical fluid to be filled into one or more syringes. In certain embodiments, a user may choose to manually fill one or more syringes by selecting a manual fill function. The user may then be directed to a GUI screen that allows manual filling of one or both syringes with the associated fluid. Alternatively, in a multi-patient setup, the user may choose to refill one or both syringes when the amount of fluid in the syringe is too low to complete the currently programmed procedure, for example due to the injection of a certain amount of fluid in a previous fluid injection procedure, or to automatically refill one or more syringes to a selected amount at the end of a fluid injection procedure. The graphic element 806F may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of a guided workflow for setting up one or more fluids to be used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system 104.

[0122] 8G, GUI screen 800G illustrates steps of a guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure of fluid injector system 104. Graphic element 802G may display the configuration of one or more components, such as a left syringe and a right syringe, of fluid injector system 104. Graphic element 802G may indicate the status of the procedure for filling one or more syringes, for example, by showing that fluid injector system 104 is retracting a piston associated with each syringe to fill the syringe with a selected amount of the selected fluid, as indicated by an arrow next to the syringe.

[0123] 9A-9B, diagrams of non-limiting embodiments of GUI screens 900A-900B of a guided workflow for connecting one or more tubeset components of a fluid injection system are shown. Upon completion of the guided workflow for filling one or more syringes with one or more fluids used during a fluid injection procedure, the injector management system 102 may proceed to a guided workflow for purging components of the fluid injection system.

[0124] 9A, a GUI screen 900A of a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. FIG. 9A illustrates a guided workflow for the installation of a fluid path component in the form of a cassette for a single patient (SPAT) fluid injection procedure. The process illustrated in FIG. 9A is similar to that illustrated in FIG. 7F for the installation of a fluid path component in the form of a cassette for a multi-patient (MPAT) injection procedure. In the guided workflow illustrated in FIG. 9A, a syringe is filled with an associated medical fluid (see the workflow associated with FIGS. 8A-8G) and is ready for purging after installation of all fluid path components (e.g., the illustrated fluid path component cassette) on the receiving surface of the injector head of the fluid injector system 104. Graphic element 902B may display an image associated with attaching a single patient tube set to another component installed in the fluid injector system 104, and / or graphic element 902A may display an instructional text message regarding the guided workflow step. The graphical element 906A may allow a user to proceed to the next step associated with the guided workflow for purging air from the fluid injector system 104.

[0125] 9B, a GUI screen 900B is shown for a guided workflow for the installation of a single patient fluid line (SPAT) to a multi-patient tubeset cassette for the fluid injector system 104. The workflow associated with FIG. 9B continues with the installation of the multi-patient cassette component shown in the GUI screen shown in FIG. 7F. The graphic element 902B may display an image associated with the step of attaching a single patient tubeset to the multi-patient cassette component installed in the fluid injector system 104. The graphic element 902B may display an instructional text message (e.g., "Connect SPAT to MPAT" in FIG. 9B) regarding the guided workflow step. In an embodiment, the graphic element 906B may allow a user to select to proceed to a subsequent guided workflow step upon proper completion of the workflow step shown in FIG. 9B. Upon receiving a selection via the graphic element 906B, the injector management system 102 may provide a subsequent GUI screen for a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0126] 10A-10J, there are shown GUI screens of a guided workflow for enabling the fluid injector system 104 to manually or automatically purge air from one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. In an embodiment, the guided workflow process shown in Figures 10A-10J may follow the guided workflow of Figures 9A-9B.

[0127] 10A, a GUI screen 1000A of a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. In an embodiment, the graphic element 1002A may display an image of a configuration of one or more components, such as an injector head with one or more fluid path components attached, for visual inspection of the setup of the fluid injector system 104 in preparation for initiating the purge process. The graphic element 1002A may include a text message with instructions for performing a purge sequence for the fluid injector system 104 (e.g., "Set up purge procedure using auto purge. Check for air. Repeat as necessary."). Once the user has determined the correct setup of the fluid injector system and one or more components, the graphic element 1006A may allow the user to select to proceed to a guided workflow for initiating a purge sequence of the fluid injector system 104, as shown, for example, in GUI screen 1000B.

[0128] 10B, a GUI screen 1000B of a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. In FIG. 10B, the GUI screen 1000B may include a graphic element 1002B in the form of a warning (e.g., an air embolism hazard warning) to warn the user to ensure that a patient is not connected to the fluid injector system 104 during the purge operation. The graphic element 1002B may display a text message (e.g., "Serious injury or harm may occur. Please ensure that no patient is connected") further detailing the warning associated with the air purge process in various embodiments including some highlighting process such as, for example, flashing the text message. The graphic element 1002B may allow the user to select to initiate an automatic purge of fluid path elements by the fluid injector system 104 and / or to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0129] 10C, there is shown a GUI screen 1000C of a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. A graphic element 1002C may display the configuration of one or more components, such as a left syringe and a right syringe, of the fluid injector system 104 and may provide progress of the steps of purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0130] The graphical element 1004C may display a prompt for the user to select to auto-purge one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. Alternatively, the graphical element 1004C may display a prompt for the user to select to manually purge one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. For example, upon receiving a selection of the graphical element 1004C for auto-purge, the injector management system 102 may provide a GUI screen 1000D of a guided workflow for automatically purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0131] In an embodiment, the graphical element 1004C may allow a user to select to manually purge one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, e.g., to manually remove air from a syringe or to remove residual air from one or both syringes remaining after an automatic purge sequence. For example, upon receiving a selection of the graphical element 1004C for a manual purge, the injector management system 102 may provide a guided workflow GUI screen 1000E that allows a user to manually purge one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0132] In an embodiment, after selection of the graphic element 1004C for automatic or manual purge, the graphic element 1006C may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, for example, based on the user's selection of manual or automatic purge.

[0133] 10D, there is shown a GUI screen 1000D of a guided workflow for auto-purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. The graphic element 1002D may display the configuration of one or more components, such as a left syringe and a right syringe, of the fluid injector system 104 that are set for an auto-purge sequence. The graphic element 1002D may provide a progress of the auto-purge of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0134] 10E, a GUI screen 1000E of a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. In an embodiment, a graphic element 1002E may display a configuration of one or more components, such as a left syringe and a right syringe of the fluid injector system 104, along with a graphical icon, e.g., an arrow, for a user to activate to manually purge the syringe. Manually pressing the graphical icon (arrow) advances a plunger and associated piston, purging air from the syringe. The user may monitor the syringe and associated fluid path to determine if and when all air has been manually purged, and then stop pressing the arrow to stop purging the air.

[0135] 10F, there is shown a GUI screen 1000F of a guided workflow for manually purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. A graphic element 1002F may display the configuration of one or more components, such as a left syringe and a right syringe, of the fluid injector system 104 to indicate to the user that a manual purge of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is complete. In an embodiment, a graphic element 1006F may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0136] 10G, a GUI screen 1000G of a guided workflow for auto-purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. Graphic element 1002G may display the configuration of one or more components, such as the left and right syringes of the fluid injector system 104, and may provide progress of the steps of purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. In an embodiment, graphic element 1004G may prompt the user to select one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 to automatically purge (e.g., the left syringe, the right syringe, or both the left and right syringes). Graphic element 1006G may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0137] 10H, there is shown a GUI screen 1000H of a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. The graphic element 1002H may display the configuration of one or more components, such as the left and right syringes of the fluid injector system 104, including the amount of fluid after a purge operation of the fluid injector system. Additionally or alternatively, the graphic element 1002H may provide a progress status of the steps of purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0138] In an embodiment, the graphic element 1004H may display a prompt for the user to select to auto-purge or manually purge one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. For example, if the user determines that one or more injector components still contain air, the user may select the graphic element 1004H to auto-purge or manually purge the system. Upon selection, the injector management system 102 may return to the GUI screen 1000D of the guided workflow for automatically purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 or may return to the GUI screen 1000E of the guided workflow for manually purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. The graphic element 1004H may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0139] 10I, a GUI screen 1000I of a guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. Graphic element 1002I may display an image of the configuration of the injector head of the fluid injector system 104 in a configuration for a fluid injection procedure, i.e., with the injector head positioned in a down position. Graphic element 1002I may display a text message (e.g., "SPAT setup complete. Rotate injector head to down position") instructing the user to position the fluid injector system 104 in the proper position for the fluid injection procedure. Graphic element 1006I may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for purging one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0140] 10J, a GUI screen 1000J of a guided workflow for preparing one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 for a fluid injection procedure is shown. The graphic element 1002J may display an image of the configuration of one or more components, such as an injector head facing down with one or more components attached and ready for injection position. The graphic element 1002J may display a text message (e.g., "Injector setup complete. Connect tubing to patient") regarding the configuration of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0141] The graphical element 1006J may allow a user to select to proceed to the next guided workflow, such as a workflow associated with connecting the fluid injector system 104 to a patient. For example, upon receiving a selection of the graphical element 1006J, the injector management system 102 may provide a guided workflow for configuring the fluid injector system to inject contrast and saline into the patient.

[0142] 11, a GUI screen 1100 of a guided workflow for connecting the fluid injector system 104 to a patient is shown. As shown in FIG. 11, the GUI screen 1100 may include a graphic element 1102 in the form of a warning (e.g., air embolism hazard warning) when purging a syringe before preparing to connect the fluid injector system 104 with the patient's circulatory system. As used herein, the term "wet-to-wet" refers to a connection between a fluid-filled injector system and a patient's circulatory system. The graphic element 1102 may provide further details of the potential dangers associated with a wet-to-wet connection between the fluid injector system and the patient ("Serious injury or harm may occur, ensure patient is not connected" in FIG. 1100) regarding a warning associated with the absence of air in one or more fluid path components of the fluid injector system 104. The graphic element 1102 may allow the user to select to manually purge any remaining air from the fluid path of the fluid injector system 104 before connecting the system to the patient.

[0143] 12, a GUI screen 1200 of a guided workflow notification regarding the connection of one or more tubing components of a fluid injector system is shown. A graphic element 1202 may display an image of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 during a wet-to-wet connection protocol. In an embodiment, the graphic element 1202 may allow a user to confirm that the wet connection of one or more tubing components has been made and / or a text message regarding the connection (e.g., "hold wet-to-wet" in FIG. 1200). In an embodiment, a graphic element 1206 may allow a user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen or a subsequent GUI screen of a guided workflow notification regarding the connection of one or more tubing components of a fluid injector system.

[0144] 13A-13D, there are shown GUI screens of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more multi-patient disposable components of a fluid injector system. The guided workflow shown in FIG. 13A-13D may follow another guided workflow, such as the guided workflow shown in FIG. 6A-6B. For example, upon completion of the guided workflow for the selection and setup of one or more disposable components of a fluid injection system, the injector management system 102 may proceed to a guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104 of FIG. 13A-13D.

[0145] 13A, a GUI screen 1300A for a guided workflow for engagement of two syringes into a pressure jacket of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. Graphic element 1302A may display an image of one or more syringes and a process for engagement of one or more syringes with an injector head of the fluid injector system 104. Graphic element 1302A may further display a text message regarding instructions for engaging one or more syringes and associated plungers with a piston of the fluid injector head (e.g., "After placing the syringes in the injector head, advance the plungers"). Graphic element 1306A may allow a user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0146] 13B, a GUI screen 1300B for a guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. Graphic element 1302B may display an image of the setup configuration of one or more components, such as an MPAT cassette and associated tubing with an injector head of the fluid injector system 104. Graphic element 1302B may show the proper connection configuration of the cassette with the injector head. Graphic element 1302B may display a text message regarding instructions for configuring one or more components (e.g., "Connect MPAT cassette. Attach cassette tubing to syringe"). In an embodiment, graphic element 1306B may allow a user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0147] 13C, GUI screen 1300C illustrates an alternative second GUI screen for a guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components of fluid injector system 104 and automatic purging of air. Graphic element 1302C may display an image of the configuration of one or more components of fluid injector system 104, such as a single patient disposable set (SPAT) cassette, injector head and associated tubing that engages, and provide a prompt for the user to automatically prime the system when properly installed. Graphic element 1302C may display a text message with instructions to perform an automatic purge operation of one or more components of fluid injector system 104 (e.g., "Set up purge procedure using auto purge. Check for air. Repeat as necessary."). In an embodiment, graphic element 1304C may allow the user to select to initiate an automatic purge operation of one or more components of fluid injector system 104. In an embodiment, the graphical element 1306C may allow a user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of a guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0148] 13D, a GUI screen 1300D for a guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. Graphical element 1302D may display an image of the configuration of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, such as an injector head with one or more components attached. Graphical element 1302D may display a text message (e.g., "Place start switch on connection port" in FIG. 13D) regarding the configuration of one or more components, such as a start switch, of the fluid injector system 104. Graphical element 1306D may allow a user to confirm completion of the guided workflow for the setup of one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system and / or proceed to another guided workflow.

[0149] 14, there is shown a GUI screen 1400 providing a status indication of one or more guided workflow steps for operation of the fluid injector system 104, including graphic elements 1402. The graphic elements 1402 may provide a user with the ability to determine a status regarding the completion of one or more guided workflow steps associated with the setup, operation, and teardown of the configuration of the fluid injector system 104 by selecting one or more of the graphic elements 1402. In an embodiment, the graphic elements 1402 may be provided in multiple rows, with each row representing an individual guided workflow.

[0150] 15, a GUI screen 1500 is shown that provides information regarding one or more fluid injection protocols that may be used during a fluid injection procedure. The GUI screen 1500 may include one or more graphic elements 1502 that may provide specific details (e.g., fluid type, flow rate, volume, duration, rise time, etc.) regarding one or more fluid injection protocols to be used during the fluid injection procedure. The GUI screen 1500 may include a graphic element 1506 that enables a user to arm the fluid injector system 104 to perform the fluid injection procedure.

[0151] 16, a GUI screen 1600 is shown providing summary information of fluid injection procedures performed by the fluid injector system 104. The GUI screen 1400 may include a graphic element 1402 that provides a user with the ability to view certain details (e.g., number of injections, fluid volume, duration, notes, user ID, patient information, etc.) in the form of a case summary of one or more fluid injection procedures performed by the fluid injector system 104. The GUI screen 1600 may include a graph plot of the fluid injection procedure showing the amount of fluid injected over time or other graphical plots. The GUI screen 1600 may include a graphic element 1606 that allows the user to exit the case summary and return to a GUI screen that provides access to additional case summaries or to proceed to the next injection procedure.

[0152] 17A-17E, there are shown GUI screens of a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. The guided workflow shown in FIGS. 17A-17E may be followed by other guided workflows, such as guided workflows for operation of the fluid injector system 104 during a fluid injection procedure as described herein. For example, once a guided workflow for operation of the fluid injector system 104 during a fluid injection procedure is completed, the injector management system 102 may proceed to a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0153] 17A, a GUI screen 1700A for a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. The graphic element 1702A may display an image of the configuration of one or more components, such as the injector head and associated fluid source and tubing components, of the fluid injector system 104 after a fluid injection procedure and may guide the user to an initial step of the disposal procedure, such as removing the fluid lines and attached bulk fluid sources. The graphic element 1702A may display a text message (e.g., "Remove the fill line with attached bulk supplies from the fill line sensor") regarding instructions to remove one or more components, such as the tubing components, of the fluid injector system 104. The graphic element 1702A may include further text or graphic instructions regarding the disposal or recycling of one or more of the removed fluid injector components. For example, 1702A may instruct the user to place the fluid line components in a medical waste container and the glass bulk contrast container in a recycling container associated with glass. In other embodiments, the guided workflow of 1702A may instruct the user how to remove any residual volume of contrast agent from the bulk contrast container before recycling the container, and may further instruct the user how to collect the residual contrast agent for recycling or disposal as medical waste. In an embodiment, the graphical element 1706A may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0154] 17B, ​​a GUI screen 1700B of a guided workflow for further disassembly of one or more components, such as a plastic fluid path cassette, of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. Graphic element 1702B may display an image of one or more components, such as the MPAT and / or SPAT, of the fluid injector system 104 and provide guidance for removing the components from the fluid injector system 104 for disposal or recycling. Graphic element 1702B may display a text message (e.g., "Remove SPAT from MPAT. Discard SPAT.") that includes instructions for disposing of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. Graphic element 1706B may allow a user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 after completion of the illustrated disposal step.

[0155] 17C, a GUI screen 1700C for a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. The graphic element 1702C may display an image of a configuration of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104, such as a cassette associated with an MPAT. The graphic element 1702C may display a text message (e.g., "Install dust cap on MPAT") regarding instructions to prepare one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 for disposal or recycling, for example, by preventing leakage of residual contrast or medical fluid from the components. The graphic element 1706C may allow a user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104.

[0156] 17D, a GUI screen 1700D for a guided workflow for disassembly of a multi-patient (MPAT) set cassette and associated features of the fluid injector system 104 is shown. The graphic element 1702D may display an image of the configuration of one or more components, such as the MPAT, cassette, of the fluid injector system 104, including details of its disconnection from the fluid injector head. The graphic element 1702D may display a text message with instructions for disassembling one or more components of the fluid injector system 104 (e.g., "Remove the MPAT cassette from the injector head. Remove the entire treatment set from the injector.").

[0157] Additionally or alternatively, the graphic element 1702D may display a text message (e.g., "Interested in recycling contrast or plastics?") and allow the user to select a graphic element (e.g., a button indicating recycling) to receive information regarding steps to recycle one or more portions of one or more components. In an embodiment, the graphic element 1702D may provide instructions regarding contrast recycling. Additionally or alternatively, 1702D may instruct the user to recycle one or more portions of one or more components. In one example, the graphic element 1702D may display a text message to "Draw in 25 ml of air, tilt head down, and dispense into Bayer® fluid recycle container" and contact a phone number. In some embodiments, the graphic element 1702D may provide instructions regarding plastic recycling. Additionally, the graphic element 1702D may display a text message "Remove tubing set, remove rubber cover, remove plunger, and separate rubber cover." In some embodiments, the graphic element 1702D may provide instructions regarding steps to separate polycarbonate components such as plungers, cassettes, and syringes. Additionally or alternatively, the graphic element 1702D may display a list of recycling resources for each component. In some embodiments, the graphic element 1702D may display an image or text message regarding information to identify the component and each material type (e.g., component image, material type, recycling code). The graphic element 1706D may allow the user to select to proceed to a subsequent GUI screen of the guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of the fluid injector system 104. In some non-limiting embodiments, 1702D may instruct the user to remove the fluid tubing from the cassette skeleton, discard the tubing, and place the cassette skeleton in the appropriate recycling container associated with the type of plastic.In an embodiment, GUI screen 1700 may allow a user to confirm the recycling of one or more components to allow tracking of the amount of components recycled.

[0158] 17E, GUI screen 1700E for a guided workflow for disassembly of one or more components of fluid injector system 104 illustrates preparing the injector head for installation of the next set of one or more disposable components. Graphic element 1702E may display images of the configuration of the injector head of fluid injector system 104 in both a face-down injection configuration and an upright ready position. Graphic element 1702E may display a text message with instructions to configure the injector head of fluid injector system 104 to prepare for the next fluid injection setup (e.g., "Rotate injector head to upright position."). Graphic element 1706E may allow the user to select to return to a GUI screen associated with the guided workflow of installing one or more components and proceed to another guided workflow, such as setting up the fluid injector system 104 for the next injection in a series of injections.

[0159] 18, a non-limiting embodiment of a medical imaging suite 1800 is shown. The medical imaging suite 1800 may be located in a hospital and / or imaging center for use in performing imaging procedures on patients for the purpose of diagnosing disease and / or other abnormalities. The medical imaging suite 1800 may include a scan room 1814 in which the fluid injector system 1804 and the medical imaging system 1806 are located, as well as a control room 1816 in which an individual (e.g., a radiologist, technician, or other medical personnel) may monitor the patient through one or more workstation devices 1802 associated with the fluid injector system 1804 and / or the medical imaging system 1806. The fluid injector system 1804 may be the same as or similar to the fluid injector system 104. In an embodiment, the workstation device 1802, including the display device 1808, may be the same as or similar to the workstation device 106 described herein. In an embodiment, the injector management system 102 may be a component of the workstation device 1802. As shown in FIG. 18, the workstation device 1802 may be used (e.g., by a medical professional) to set up and / or perform a fluid injection procedure for a patient and may include one or more of the guided workflow processes described herein.

[0160] While the above systems, methods, and computer program products have been described in detail for purposes of illustration based on what are presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiments, it should be understood that such detail is for that purpose only, and that the disclosure is not limited to the described embodiments or aspects, but on the contrary, is intended to cover modifications and equivalent arrangements within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. For example, it should be understood that the disclosure contemplates that at least one feature of any embodiment can be combined with at least one feature of any other embodiment or aspect, to the extent possible. [Explanation of symbols]

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Claims

1. A method for providing one or more induced workflow functions to a fluid injector system, The steps include receiving data associated with the fluid injector system using at least one processor, The steps include using at least one processor to display a first graphical user interface (GUI) screen associated with an guided workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system on one or more display devices, based on the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system, The steps include receiving first user input via a first graphic element or input device of the first GUI screen using at least one of the processors, Using at least one processor, the steps include: displaying a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system on one or more display devices based on the step of receiving the first user input; The steps include: using at least one processor to perform a first operation of the fluid injector system based on the first user input; The steps include: using at least one processor to receive a second user input via a second graphic element of the second GUI screen or via the input device; Includes, The second GUI screen provides information that is a continuation of the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system. method.

2. The step of performing a second operation of the fluid injector system based on the second user input. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

3. The step of displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices is: The step of displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices of the fluid injector system. The method according to claim 1 or 2, including the method according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The step of displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices is: The steps include displaying at least a first portion of the first GUI screen on the first display device of the fluid injector system, The steps include displaying at least a second portion of the first GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system, and The method according to claim 1, including the method described in claim 1.

5. The step of displaying the second GUI screen on one or more display devices is: Based on the step of receiving the first user input via the first graphic element of the first GUI screen or the input device, the steps of displaying at least a first portion of the second GUI screen on the first display device of the fluid injector system, Based on the step of receiving the first user input via the first graphic element of the first GUI screen or the input device, the step of displaying at least a second portion of the second GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system. The method according to claim 1, including the method described in claim 1.

6. The step of displaying the first GUI screen on one or more display devices is: The step of displaying the first GUI screen on a display device of a workstation device independent of the fluid injector system. The method according to claim 1 or 2, including the method according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The step of receiving data associated with the fluid injector system is: The step includes receiving data associated with one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system from a reader device that reads at least one barcode associated with one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system, The aforementioned method, The steps include: displaying on one or more display devices a first GUI screen associated with an guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components used during a fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system, based on the data associated with the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system; A step of receiving a third user input via a graphic element of a first GUI screen or via an input device associated with an guided workflow for recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components used during the fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system, wherein the third user input includes an instruction that the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system should be recycled. A step of displaying on one or more display devices a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components, based on the step of receiving the third user input, wherein the second GUI screen includes at least one instruction for a procedure for recycling the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. A step of displaying a third GUI screen on one or more display devices associated with the guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components, wherein the third GUI screen includes data associated with a sustainability score indicating the sustainability of the user's environment. The method according to claim 1, further comprising:

8. A system for providing one or more induced workflow functions to a fluid injector system, The system receives data associated with the fluid injector system. Based on the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system, a first graphical user interface (GUI) screen associated with an guided workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system is displayed on one or more display devices. The system receives first user input via a first graphic element or input device of the first GUI screen. Based on receiving the first user input, a second GUI screen associated with the induced workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system is displayed on one or more display devices. Based on the first user input, the first operation of the fluid injector system is performed. To receive a second user input via the second graphic element of the second GUI screen or the input device. Includes at least one programmed or configured processor, The second GUI screen provides information that is a continuation of the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system. system.

9. The at least one processor performs a second operation of the fluid injector system based on the second user input. The system according to claim 8, further programmed or configured.

10. When the first GUI screen is displayed on one or more display devices, at least one processor is configured to display the first GUI screen on one or more display devices of the fluid injector system. The system according to claim 8 or 9, which is programmed or configured.

11. When the first GUI screen is displayed on one or more display devices, at least one processor, At least a first portion of the first GUI screen is displayed on the first display device of the fluid injector system. To display at least a second portion of the first GUI screen on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system. The system according to claim 8, which is programmed or configured.

12. The aforementioned at least one processor, Based on receiving user input via the first graphic element of the first GUI screen or the input device, at least a first portion of the second GUI screen is displayed on the first display device of the fluid injector system. Based on receiving the user input via the first graphic element of the first GUI screen or the input device, at least a second portion of the second GUI screen is displayed on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system. The system according to claim 8, further programmed or configured.

13. When the first GUI screen is displayed on one or more of the display devices, the at least one processor The first GUI screen is displayed on a display device of a workstation device independent of the fluid injector system. The system according to claim 8 or 9, which is programmed or configured.

14. When receiving data associated with the fluid injector system, the at least one processor: A reader device that reads at least one barcode associated with one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system receives data associated with the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. Programmed or configured, The aforementioned at least one processor, The one or more display devices display a first GUI screen associated with an guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components used during the fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system, based on the data associated with the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. The fluid injector system receives a third user input via a graphic element of the first GUI screen associated with an guided workflow for recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components used during the fluid injection procedure, or via the input device, wherein the third user input includes an instruction that the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system should be recycled. The one or more display devices display a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components based on receiving the third user input, the second GUI screen includes at least one instruction for a procedure for recycling the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. A third GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components is displayed on one or more of the display devices, and the third GUI screen includes data associated with a sustainability score indicating the sustainability of the user's environment. The system according to claim 8, further programmed or configured.

15. A computer program product for providing one or more induced workflow functions to a fluid injector system, wherein the computer program product, when executed by at least one processor, provides to the at least one processor, The system receives data associated with the fluid injector system. Based on the data associated with one or more components of the fluid injector system, a first graphical user interface (GUI) screen associated with an guided workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system is displayed on one or more display devices. The system receives first user input via the first graphic element or input device of the first GUI screen. Based on receiving the first user input, a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system is displayed on one or more display devices. Based on the first user input, the first operation of the fluid injector system is performed. The second user input is received via the second graphic element of the second GUI screen or the input device. A non-temporary computer-readable medium comprising one or more instructions, The second GUI screen provides information that is a continuation of the first GUI screen regarding the guided workflow for the operation of the fluid injector system. Computer program products.

16. The one or more instructions further provide to the at least one processor: The computer program product according to claim 15, which causes the fluid injector system to perform a second operation based on the second user input.

17. The one or more instructions that cause the at least one processor to display the first GUI screen on the one or more display devices are, The first GUI screen is displayed on one or more display devices of the fluid injector system. The computer program product according to claim 15 or 16.

18. The one or more instructions further provide to the at least one processor: The first display device of the fluid injector system displays at least a first portion of the first GUI screen. A second display device, independent of the fluid injector system, displays at least a second portion of the first GUI screen. The computer program product according to claim 15.

19. The one or more instructions that cause the at least one processor to display the first GUI screen on the one or more display devices are, Based on receiving the first graphic element of the first GUI screen or the user input via the input device, at least a first portion of the second GUI screen is displayed on the first display device of the fluid injector system. Based on receiving the first graphic element of the first GUI screen or the user input via the input device, at least a second portion of the second GUI screen is displayed on a second display device independent of the fluid injector system. The computer program product according to claim 15.

20. The one or more instructions that cause the at least one processor to receive data associated with the fluid injector system are, A reader device that reads barcodes associated with one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system receives data associated with the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. The one or more instructions further provide to the at least one processor: The one or more display devices are made to display a first GUI screen associated with an guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components used during the fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system, based on the data associated with the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. A third user input is received via a graphic element of the first GUI screen associated with an guided workflow for recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components used during the fluid injection procedure of the fluid injector system, or via the input device, and the third user input includes an instruction that the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system should be recycled. The one or more display devices are configured to display a second GUI screen associated with the guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components, based on the reception of the third user input, wherein the second GUI screen includes at least one instruction for a procedure for recycling the one or more disposable components of the fluid injector system. A third GUI screen is displayed on one or more of the display devices, associated with the guided workflow for disposing of and recycling one or more of the one or more disposable components, and the third GUI screen includes data associated with a sustainability score indicating the sustainability of the user's environment. The computer program product according to claim 15.

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