Integrated IV Interface for Direct Drug Infusion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional drug delivery methods for intravenous administration are time-consuming and require multiple steps, involving dilution into IV bags and frequent bag changes, which increases resource utilization and risks of human error.
Innovation Solution
A point of care drug delivery apparatus that interfaces with a saline source, drug product source, and infusion line to prime, infuse, and flush, allowing direct IV infusion from the primary container without dilution, reducing steps and eliminating the need for additional supplies and bag changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional IV administration methods are used with dilution into IV bags and multiple bag changes, then drug delivery can be achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and increases resource utilization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (priming, drug administration, and flushing) into a single integrated IV administration set. The set includes a saline port for priming and flushing, a drug product port for direct drug delivery, and an infusion line all connected to a single IV catheter, eliminating the need for separate bags and multiple bag changes required in conventional methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the drug product directly from its primary container (vial or syringe) through the drug product port and delivers it straight into the patient's vein via the infusion line, bypassing the conventional step of diluting drug into a separate IV bag. This extraction and direct delivery approach eliminates time loss associated with bag changes and dilution procedures.
2Reliability
If multiple IV bags are used for priming, drug administration, and flushing, then complete IV administration can be achieved, but the complexity of the process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The IV administration set is designed as a multi-functional device where a single set performs multiple operations: the saline port enables priming of the infusion line, the drug product port allows direct drug delivery from the primary container, and the same saline port facilitates flushing of the infusion line. This universal design eliminates the need for multiple specialized bags and components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the IV administration system into distinct functional ports (saline port, drug product port, infusion line) within a single integrated set. Each port is dedicated to a specific function, allowing clear separation of tasks while maintaining overall system simplicity. The segmentation enables independent control of priming, drug delivery, and flushing operations without requiring multiple complete IV bag assemblies.
3Reliability
If conventional methods requiring saline bags and secondary intravenous sets are used, then safe drug transfer can be achieved, but additional supplies and human interaction are required
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated IV administration set is designed to be self-sufficient, eliminating the need for external saline bags and secondary IV sets. The set includes built-in saline reservoirs or compatibility with standard IV saline containers that can be directly connected to the saline port, allowing the system to perform priming, drug delivery, and flushing operations independently without requiring additional human intervention for bag changes or supply transfers.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus (100) and a method for a point of care drug product delivery are provided. A point of care drug product delivery apparatus includes a central interface member (110) that serves as an interface between a saline source, a drug product source, and an infusion line. The central interface member facilitates priming the infusion line with saline from the saline source, infusing drug product to a patient from the drug product source, and flushing the infusion line with saline from the saline source. According to aspects of the current subject matter, the central interface member provides and/or forms fluidic connections and/or passageways between various ones of the saline source, the drug product source, and the infusion line.