Infusion Pump Barcode Display for BCMA Reliability
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing infusion pump systems using Bar Code Medical Administration (BCMA) systems face issues with manual barcode attachment, loss, and lack of universal standards for barcode symbology and format, which complicates the correlation of identification information and cleaning processes.
Innovation Solution
An infusion pump system with a built-in or integrated display that generates and renders a scannable barcode, using a barcode generator to create dynamic barcodes compatible with various BCMA systems, incorporating unique device data and system state information, and displaying user-readable information, such as patient details and infusion status.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a manual barcode label is attached to the infusion channel, then the barcode can be scanned to associate medication order with the infusion channel, but the barcode label can be lost, require replacement, and complicate cleaning processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical barcode label attachment system with an electronic display system. Instead of physically attaching a barcode label to the infusion channel, the system uses an electronic display on the infusion pump to present the barcode, eliminating the need for physical labels and their associated cleaning and replacement issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a digital copy of the barcode information on an electronic display rather than using a physical label. The display presents the same identification information that would traditionally be on a physical barcode label, but in an electronic format that can be easily updated and cleaned with the pump surface.
2Reliability
If a manual barcode label is used on the infusion channel, then the barcode can be scanned for BCMA system association, but the barcode label requires replacement when lost and complicates cleaning processes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical barcode label attachment system with an electronic display system. Instead of physically attaching a barcode label to the infusion channel, the system uses an electronic display on the infusion pump to present the barcode, eliminating the need for physical labels and their associated cleaning and replacement issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a digital copy of the barcode information on an electronic display rather than using a physical label. The display presents the same identification information that would traditionally be on a physical barcode label, but in an electronic format that can be easily updated and cleaned with the pump surface.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a non-standardized barcode format is used specific to each BCMA system, then the barcode can be scanned by that specific system, but there is no universal standard for barcode compatibility across different systems
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal barcode generation system that can create barcodes in multiple symbologies and formats. The infusion pump is configured to generate barcodes compatible with different BCMA systems using standardized approaches, allowing the same device to work across multiple systems without requiring custom solutions for each.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameters of barcode generation by implementing configurable symbology options and format settings. The system can adjust barcode parameters such as symbology type, data encoding, and presentation format to match different BCMA system requirements, providing flexibility and universality.
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AI summary
An infusion pump system includes an infusion channel, and a display associated with the infusion channel. The display is for rendering a scannable barcode.