INFUSION CONNECTION LINE

Abstract

Infusion connection lines are provided for use with infusion sets. The infusion connection line includes a pump infusion tubing with connectors at both ends and an indicator element to show the installation direction within an infusion pump, which is placed between the connectors. The infusion connection line is configured to connect a gravity IV set to any type of infusion pump while improving pump infusion accuracy and minimizing leakage or tubing breakage by directly over-connecting the gravity IV set to the infusion pump. The infusion connection line can be disconnected and disposed of after use without requiring the removal of the rest of the pump IV infusion set and / or components.

Description

INFUSION CONNECTION LINE BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Intravenous (IV) infusion sets are used in the medical field to administer liquid substances into a patient. IV infusion sets are typically constructed by joining multiple segments of translucent polymer tubing to various polymer components. IV infusion sets for use with infusion pumps are usually designed to work with the infusion pump as a complete infusion system. Furthermore, a dedicated infusion set is required for each brand and type of infusion pump, as a particular dedicated infusion set is not compatible with any other brand or type of pump. The need to acquire and store multiple different dedicated IV infusion sets results in high costs for the healthcare industry. Given the high cost of dedicated pump infusion sets, a common practice in the healthcare industry is to replace gravity IV sets with infusion pumps. However, gravity IV sets are not rated or rated for use with infusion pumps, resulting in inaccuracies during pump infusion. Gravity IV sets also carry a significantly higher risk. LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi Ref. 337453 High risk of tubing rupture during pump infusion, which can result in patient injury. Providing IV infusion sets for infusion pumps with reduced costs and risks is desirable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION This description provides IV infusion sets that have an infusion connection line for insertion into infusion pumps. In one or more configurations, an infusion connection line is provided. The infusion connection line includes a pump infusion tubing, a first connector attached to one end of the pump infusion tubing, and a second connector attached to the other end of the pump infusion tubing. The infusion connection line also includes an indicator element positioned between the first and second connectors. A portion of the pump infusion tubing is configured to be inserted into an infusion pump, which is any of a variety of infusion pump types used in the healthcare industry. The infusion connection line is configured to connect a gravity IV infusion set to the infusion pump. In one or more aspects, the first connector is a female luer connector. In one or more aspects, the first connector is attached to a first connector cap. In one In one or more aspects, the first connector is coupled to a female stopcock assembly. In one or more aspects, the first connector is coupled to a male stopcock assembly. In one or more aspects, the first connector is coupled to a needleless connector. In one or more aspects, the first connector is coupled to the gravity IV infusion set. In one or more aspects, the second connector is a male luer connector. In one or more aspects, the second connector is coupled to a second connector cap. In one or more aspects, the second connector is coupled to an extension infusion line, the extension infusion line being configured to deliver fluid from the infusion pump to a receiving entity. In one or more aspects, the pump infusion tubing has a wall thickness of 0.45 mm to 0.65 mm. In one or more aspects, the pump infusion tubing has a length of 300 mm to 400 mm.In one or more aspects, the pump infusion tubing is made of a highly elastic material comprising silicone and thermoplastic polyurethane. In one or more configurations, an infusion set is provided. The infusion set includes an infusion line. The infusion line includes a pump infusion tubing, a female Luer connector attached to one end of the pump infusion tubing, a male connector attached to the other end of the pump infusion tubing, and an indicator element placed on the pump infusion tubing between the female and male connectors. The infusion set also includes a gravity IV set attached to the pump infusion tubing. A portion of the infusion line is configured to be placed inside an infusion pump; the infusion pump is any of a plurality of infusion pump types used in the healthcare industry. In one or more aspects, the infusion set includes a female stopcock assembly coupled to a female luer connector on the pump infusion tubing, wherein the gravity IV set is coupled to the female stopcock assembly. In one or more aspects, the infusion set includes a male stopcock assembly coupled to the female luer connector on the pump infusion tubing, wherein the gravity IV set is coupled to the male stopcock assembly. In one or more aspects, the infusion set includes a needleless connector coupled to the female luer connector on the pump infusion tubing, wherein the gravity IV set is coupled to the needleless connector. In one or more aspects, the infusion set includes an extension infusion line coupled to the male connector on the pump infusion tubing; the extension infusion line is configured to deliver fluid from the infusion pump to a recipient entity.In one or more aspects, the pump infusion tubing has a wall thickness of 0.45 mm to 0.65 mm, and the pump infusion tubing has a length of 300 mm to 400 mm. In one or more aspects, the pump infusion tubing is made of a highly elastic material comprising silicone and thermoplastic polyurethane. The additional features and advantages of the description will be set forth in the following description, and some will be evident from the description or can be learned through practical application. The objectives and other advantages of the description will be achieved through the structure specifically indicated in the written description and its claims, as well as the accompanying figures. It should be understood that both the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the claimed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES The accompanying figures, which are included to provide further understanding of the description and are incorporated into and constitute a part of this description, illustrate modalities of the description and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the description. Figure 1 represents a schematic view of a LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi team 1V by exemplary gravity. LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi Figure 2 represents an exemplary infusion pump. Figure 3 represents an infusion connection line, according to some aspects of the description. Figure 4 represents an infusion connection line, according to some aspects of the description. Figure 5 represents an infusion connection line, according to some aspects of the description. Figure 6 represents an infusion connection line, according to some aspects of the description. Figure 7 represents an infusion connection line, according to some aspects of the description. Figure 8 represents an infusion connection line, according to some aspects of the description. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The detailed description below outlines several configurations of the subject technology and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the subject technology can be practiced. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject technology. Accordingly, dimensions regarding certain aspects are provided as non-limiting examples. However, it will be evident to those skilled in the technique that the subject technology can be practiced without these specific details. In some cases, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form to avoid obscuring the concepts of the subject technology. It should be understood that the present description includes examples of the subject technology and does not limit the scope of the appended claims. Several aspects of the subject technology will now be described according to particular, but not limiting, examples. Several embodiments described herein can be carried out in different forms and variations, and according to a desired application or implementation. IV infusion sets can be made from any combination of components and tubing. Typically, the components and tubing are securely connected to form a single-use, disposable infusion set. The components and tubing can be made from any suitable material (e.g., plastic, silicone, rubber). As shown in Figure 1, an exemplary gravity IV infusion set 20 may include a drip chamber 30, a check valve 40, and a roller clamp 50 connected together by tubing 60. The set The infusion set 20 may also include a Y-site 70 having a Y-shaped junction with an inlet port 72 connected to an inlet tube 62, a needleless connector 75, and an outlet port 74 connected to an outlet tube 64. The needleless connector 75 provides a port for introducing fluid and / or removing air bubbles from the infusion set 20. For example, a needleless syringe (not shown) can be connected to the needleless connector 75 to add medication to a saline solution that is gravity-fed from a saline bag (not shown) into the drip chamber 30. The infusion set 20 may include additional infusion components and can be formed from any combination of components and tubing 60. Figure 2 shows an exemplary infusion pump 90. The infusion pump 90 has a body 92 and a door 94. A tubing port 96 is located in the body 92. To use the infusion pump, the door 94 is opened, and a tubing section 97 from an infusion set 98 is placed in the tubing port 96, and the door 94 is closed. The infusion pump 90 then connects to and manipulates the tubing section 97 to cause the fluid to be pumped through the infusion set 98. As shown in Figure 3, an infusion connection line 100 is provided in accordance with some aspects of the description. The infusion connection line ίί / ηιη / ζζηζ / E / γίΛΐ Item 100 includes a pump infusion tubing 110. A first end 112 of the pump infusion tubing 110 is coupled to a first connector 120, such as a female luer connector, for example. The first connector 120 can be coupled to a first connector cap 125, such as a female luer connector cap. A second end 114 of the pump infusion tubing 110 is coupled to a second connector 130, such as a male luer lock, for example. The second connector 130 can be coupled to a second connector cap 135, such as a male luer lock cap. An indicator element 140 can be attached to the pump infusion tubing 110 to provide a visual indication for installation within an infusion pump. In some cases, the indicator element 140 can be printed or engraved on the pump infusion tubing 110, or formed / embedded within the material of the pump infusion tubing 110. A portion of the pump infusion tubing 110 between the second connector 130 and the indicator element 140 is configured to be inserted or placed inside an infusion pump (e.g., infusion pump 90). The indicator element 140 is configured to indicate the proper installation direction of the infusion connection line 100 within the infusion pump. The 110 pump infusion tubing can be made of a highly elastic material, such as silicone or TPU, for example, and is designed to be manipulated by the compression mechanism of an infusion pump. The 110 pump infusion tubing can have a thickness of 0.45 to 0.65 mm and a length of 300 to 400 mm. In this way, the 110 pump infusion line is designed to provide high accuracy and stable infusion delivery regardless of the brand or type of infusion pump used. As shown in Figure 4, the 200 infusion line may include additional connection assemblies according to certain aspects of the description. For example, the 200 infusion line may be the 100 infusion line without the first connector cap 125. The 200 infusion line also includes a female stopcock assembly 150 (e.g., a 3-way female stopcock) attached to the first connector 120. Furthermore, the 200 infusion line includes the same pump infusion tubing 110 as the 100 infusion line. Therefore, the 100 and 200 infusion lines can be used with any brand or type of infusion pump. As shown in Figure 5, the 300 infusion connection line may include additional connection assemblies according to certain aspects of the description. For example, the infusion connection line LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi The 300 infusion line can be the 100 infusion line without the first connector cap 125. The 300 infusion line also includes a 160 male stopcock assembly (e.g., a 3-way male stopcock) attached to the first connector 120. Furthermore, the 300 infusion line includes the same 110 pump infusion tubing as the 100 and 200 infusion lines. Therefore, the 100, 200, and 300 infusion lines can be used with any brand or type of infusion pump. As shown in Figure 6, the 400 infusion line may include additional connection assemblies according to certain aspects of the description. For example, the 400 infusion line may be the 100 infusion line without the first connector cap 125. The 300 infusion line also includes a needleless connector 170 (e.g., a needleless connector) attached to the first connector 120. Furthermore, the 400 infusion line includes the same pump infusion tubing 110 as the 100, 200, and 300 infusion lines. Therefore, the 100, 200, 300, and 400 infusion lines can be used with any brand or type of infusion pump. As shown in Figure 7, the 500 infusion connection line may include additional ii / ni / zzi / e / gla connection assemblies according to some aspects of the description. For example, the 500 infusion line can be the 100 infusion line without the second 135 connector cap attached to the second 130 connector. The 500 infusion line also includes an 180 extension infusion line attached to the second 130 connector, with the second 135 connector cap attached to the 180 extension infusion line. Furthermore, the 500 infusion line includes the same 110 pump infusion tubing as the 100, 200, 300, and 400 infusion lines. Therefore, the 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 infusion lines can be used with any brand or type of infusion pump. As shown in Figure 8, a gravity IV set 195 is connected to the infusion connection line 500 at the first connector 120. The pump infusion tubing 110 is placed inside an infusion pump 190 (e.g., infusion pump 90 in Figure 2). In this way, the gravity IV set 195 can be connected to one or more fluid sources, and fluid flowing in the pump infusion tubing 110 of the gravity IV set 195 is pumped into the extension infusion line 180 by the infusion pump 190. The extension infusion line 180 can be connected to a receiving entity to receive the fluid (e.g., an IV line for a patient). Although the line LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi infusion connection 500 is shown being coupled by the infusion pump 190 in Figure 8, it is understood that any of the infusion connection lines 100, 200, 300, 400 can also be placed inside and / or coupled by the infusion pump 190.Because all infusion line connectors 100, 200, 300, 400, and 500 share the 110 pump infusion tubing with the first and second connectors 120 and 130, each can be used interchangeably with any brand and type of infusion pump. Furthermore, the configuration of the 110 pump infusion tubing (e.g., material composition, thickness, size) allows for use with any brand and type of infusion pump while improving infusion accuracy and minimizing tubing breakage and / or leakage compared to infusion pumps that directly connect to a portion of an IV set by gravity.In addition, the flexibility of the coupling of the base pump infusion tubing 110 having the first and second connectors 120, 130 to any of the female stopcock assembly 150, male stopcock assembly 160, needleless connector 170, extension infusion line 180 and gravity IV set 195 provides compliance with a wide arrangement of infusion needles using any infusion pump. It is understood that any specific order or hierarchy of blocks in the methods of the processes described ii / nii / zzi / E / gila is an illustration of exemplary procedures. Based on the design or implementation preferences, it is understood that the specific order or hierarchy of blocks in the processes may be rearranged, or that all the illustrated blocks may be executed. In some implementations, any of the blocks may be executed simultaneously. This description is provided to enable anyone skilled in the art to practice the various aspects described herein. The description provides several examples of the technology in question, and the technology is not limited to these examples. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein can be applied to other aspects. A reference to a singular item is not intended to propose one and only one unless specifically stated so, but rather one or more. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term "some" refers to one or more. Masculine pronouns (e.g., he) include the feminine and neuter genders (e.g., the and it) and vice versa. Titles and subtitles, if any, are used for convenience only and do not limit invention. The word "exemplary" is used herein to suggest that it serves as an example or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as exemplary should not necessarily be considered preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs. In one respect, several alternative configurations and operations described herein may be considered to be at least equivalent. As used herein, the phrase "at least one of" preceding a list of items, with the term "or" separating any of the items, modifies the list as a whole, rather than each individual item. The phrase "at least one of" does not require the selection of at least one item; rather, the phrase allows for a meaning that includes at least one of any of the items, and / or at least one of any combination of the items, and / or at least one of each item. By way of example, the phrase "at least one of A, B, or C" could refer to: only A, only B, or only C; or any combination of A, B, and C. A phrase such as "aspect" does not imply that this aspect is essential to the subject technology or that it applies to all configurations of the subject technology. A description relating to an aspect may apply to all configurations, or to one or more configurations. An aspect may provide one or more examples. A phrase such as "an aspect" may refer to one or more aspects, and vice versa. A phrase such as "a modality" does not imply that LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi This modality is not essential to the subject technology, nor does it apply to all configurations of the subject technology. A description regarding a modality may apply to all modalities, or to one or more modalities. A modality may provide one or more examples. A phrase such as "a modality" may refer to one or more modalities and vice versa. A phrase such as "a configuration" does not imply that this configuration is essential to the subject technology or that this configuration applies to all configurations of the subject technology. A description relating to a configuration may apply to all configurations, or to one or more configurations. A configuration may provide one or more examples. A phrase such as "a configuration" may refer to one or more configurations and vice versa. In one respect, unless otherwise stated, all measurements, values, classifications, positions, magnitudes, sizes, and other specifications set forth in this description, including the following claims, are approximate, not exact. In one respect, they are intended to have a reasonable range consistent with the functions to which they relate and with what is customary in the art to which they belong. The specific order or hierarchy of steps, operations, or processes described is understood to be an illustration of exemplary procedures. Based on design preferences, the specific order or hierarchy of steps, operations, or processes may be rearranged. Some of the steps, operations, or processes may be carried out simultaneously. Some or all of the steps, operations, or processes may be carried out automatically, without user intervention. The attached method claims, if any, elements present from the various steps, operations, or processes in a sample order and is not intended to be limited to the specific order or hierarchy presented. All structural and functional equivalents to the elements of the various aspects described throughout this description that are known or will later become known to those of ordinary experience in the art are expressly incorporated herein by reference and are intended to be covered by the claims. Furthermore, nothing described herein is intended to be made available to the public without regard to whether this description is explicitly cited in the claims. No element of any claim shall be considered under the provisions of 35 U.S.C. §112(f) unless the element is expressly cited using the phrase "means to" or, in the case of a method claim, the element is cited using the phrase "step to."Furthermore, to the degree that the term include, have, or similar is used, this term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term understand, as understand is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim. The Title, Background, Brief Description, Brief Description of Figures, and Summary of the Description are incorporated herein and are provided as illustrative examples, not as restrictive descriptions. They are presented with the understanding that they shall not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims. Furthermore, in the Detailed Description, it can be observed that the description provides illustrative examples, and the various features are grouped together into several configurations for the purpose of simplifying the description. This method of description should not be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed subject matter requires more features than are expressly stated in each claim. Rather, as reflected in the following claims, the inventive subject matter consists of fewer than all the features of a single described configuration or operation.The following claims are incorporated herein in the Detailed Description, with each claim being presented on its own as a separately subject matter. LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi vindicated. The claims are not intended to be limited to the matters described herein, but should be given their full scope in accordance with the language of the claims and to encompass all legal equivalents. However, none of the claims purports to cover a subject matter that does not meet the requirements of 35 U.S.C. § 101, 102, or 103, nor should they be construed as such. It is hereby stated that, as of this date, the best method known to the applicant for putting the aforementioned invention into practice is the one that is clear from the present description of the invention.

Claims

1. An infusion connection line, characterized in that it comprises: a pump infusion tubing; a first connector coupled to a first end of the pump infusion tubing; a second connector coupled to a second end of the pump infusion tubing; and an indicator element positioned between the first and second connectors, wherein a portion of the pump infusion tubing is configured to be placed inside an infusion pump, the infusion pump being any of a plurality of types of infusion pumps used in the health care industry, and wherein the infusion connection line is configured to couple a gravity intravenous (IV) infusion set to the infusion pump.

2. The infusion connection line according to claim 1, characterized in that the first LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi connector is a female luer connector.

3. The infusion connection line according to claim 2, characterized in that the first connector is coupled to a first connector cap.

4. The infusion connection line according to claim 2, characterized in that the first connector is coupled to a female stopcock assembly.

5. The infusion connection line according to claim 2, characterized in that the first connector is coupled to a male stopcock assembly.

6. The infusion connection line according to claim 2, characterized in that the first connector is coupled to a needleless connector.

7. The infusion connection line according to claim 2, characterized in that the first connector is gravity-coupled to the IV infusion set.

8. The infusion connection line according to claim 1, characterized in that the second connector is a male luer connector.

9. The infusion connection line according to claim 8, characterized in that the second connector is coupled to a second connector cap.

10. The infusion connection line according to claim 8, characterized in that the second connector is coupled to an extension infusion line, the extension infusion line being configured to supply a fluid from the infusion pump to a receiving entity.

11. The infusion connection line according to claim 1, characterized in that the pump infusion tube has a wall thickness of 0.45 mm to 0.65 mm.

12. The infusion connection line according to claim 1, characterized in that the pump infusion tube has a length of 300 mm to 400 mm.

13. The infusion connection line according to claim 1, characterized in that the pump infusion tube is formed from a highly elastic material comprising one of silicone and thermoplastic polyurethane.

14. An infusion set, characterized in that it comprises: an infusion connection line, comprising: a pump infusion tubing; a female luer connector placed at a first end of the pump infusion tubing; a male connector placed at a second end of the pump infusion tubing; and an indicator element placed in the pump infusion tubing between the female and male connectors; and a gravity intravenous (IV) set coupled to the pump infusion tubing, wherein a portion of the infusion connection line is configured to be placed inside an infusion pump, the infusion pump being any of a plurality of types of infusion pumps used in the healthcare industry.

15. The infusion set according to claim 14, characterized in that it further comprises a female stopcock assembly coupled to the female luer connector of the pump infusion tubing, wherein the gravity IV set is coupled to the female stopcock assembly.

16. The infusion set according to claim 14, characterized in that it further comprises a male stopcock assembly coupled to the female luer connector of the pump infusion tubing, wherein the gravity IV set is coupled to the male stopcock assembly.

17. The infusion set according to claim 14, characterized in that it further comprises a needleless connector coupled to the female luer connector of the pump infusion tubing, wherein the gravity IV set is coupled to the needleless connector.

18. The infusion set according to claim 14, characterized in that it further comprises an LL / nLn / zznz / E / YiAi extension infusion line coupled to the male connector of the pump infusion tubing, the extension infusion line being configured to supply fluid from the infusion pump to a receiving entity.

19. The infusion set according to claim 14, characterized in that the pump infusion tubing has a wall thickness of 0.45 mm to 0.65 mm, and wherein the pump infusion tubing has a length of 300 mm to 400 mm.

20. The infusion set according to claim 14, characterized in that the pump infusion tubing is made of a highly elastic material comprising one of silicone and one of thermoplastic polyurethane.

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