Infusion Pump App Control to Prevent Multi-App Programming Errors
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Solution Overview
Problem
The use of multiple software applications for controlling different infusion pumps or diabetes management devices on a single device can lead to safety concerns, such as programming errors or delivering inappropriate therapy due to accessing incorrect data.
Innovation Solution
Systems and methods to ensure that only one software application for controlling an infusion pump or diabetes management device is active on a user's device by disabling the first application when a second application is downloaded, with notifications and potential uninstallation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple pump software applications are allowed on the same control device, then users can control multiple different infusion pumps, but safety risks increase due to potential programming errors and confusion between applications
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes the potentially harmful element (the second pump application) when it is detected to be installed on the device. The system actively uninstalls or blocks the second application to prevent safety risks, while maintaining the ability to control multiple pumps through a single approved application that can switch between different pump types.
2Reliability
If a single pump application is restricted on the control device, then programming errors are prevented, but users cannot control multiple different infusion pumps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal pump application that can control multiple different types of infusion pumps through a single interface. This multi-functional application replaces the need for multiple separate applications, allowing users to control different pumps while maintaining a single active application to prevent programming errors and ensure accuracy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple diabetes management applications are installed on the same device, then comprehensive diabetes care is possible, but data confusion may occur leading to inappropriate therapy decisions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments diabetes management functionality into distinct modules within a single application framework. Different pump types and diabetes management features are separated into discrete functional segments that can be independently configured and activated, preventing data confusion while maintaining comprehensive care capabilities through organized, non-overlapping data structures.
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AI summary
Having two active software applications for control of or otherwise communicating with different infusion pumps on the same control device presents a safety concern. For example, a user may open up the wrong software application and program a bolus of medicament for delivery with one pump thinking that the user was programming the bolus for delivery by the other pump. A user could also review data in the wrong software application and make other therapy decisions based on data that is for a different pump or that is outdated because the application is currently connected with the pump. Disclosed herein are systems and methods for preventing such errors.