Smart Drug Pump Reservoir Data Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drug administration pumps are limited in their ability to accommodate varying patient dosages and drug delivery rates, and they do not account for different drug volumes in reservoirs, leading to potential adverse effects and incorrect dosing regimens.
Innovation Solution
A drug administration system that includes a pump configured to receive multiple reservoirs, each with a data storage component storing information about the drug volume, allowing the control circuitry to establish and manage different dosing regimens for each drug based on the stored data.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional pumps are configured to deliver a preset amount of drug, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate varying patient dosages and changing treatment requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the drug delivery function by separating the pump (delivery mechanism) from the reservoir (drug storage with embedded data). Each reservoir is an independent unit with its own data storage component, allowing the pump to handle multiple different drugs and dosages without internal reconfiguration. This segmentation enables dosage customization while keeping the pump structure relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The pump is designed as a universal device that can accommodate multiple different reservoirs containing different drugs and dosages. The control circuitry universally reads data from any reservoir's data storage component and automatically configures the delivery parameters. This multi-functionality allows a single pump design to serve various dosing requirements without increasing structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional pumps use preset delivery rates, then the control system is simple, but it cannot deliver drugs at different comfortable rates for different patients
Solution Approach 1:
The delivery rate and dosing regimen information are pre-stored in the reservoir's data storage component before the drug is administered. The control circuitry simply reads this pre-configured information and executes the delivery accordingly. This preliminary action allows delivery rate adjustment without requiring complex real-time control algorithms or user input during administration.
Solution Approach 2:
The reservoir essentially configures itself by embedding the dosing regimen and delivery rate data within its own structure. When inserted into the pump, the reservoir's data storage component automatically provides the necessary control parameters. This self-service approach minimizes the control system's complexity while enabling flexible delivery rate adjustment.
3Reliability
If pumps do not account for different drug volumes in reservoirs, then the device is simple to operate, but incorrect dosing regimens may be administered
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements feedback by having the control circuitry read the actual drug volume and dosing regimen data from the reservoir's data storage component before and during administration. This feedback loop ensures the pump delivers the correct dosage based on the actual reservoir contents rather than assuming preset values, thereby improving dosing accuracy while keeping data management relatively simple through automatic reading.
Solution Approach 2:
The correct dosing regimen data is preliminarily stored in the reservoir's data storage component during manufacturing or filling. This pre-embedded information includes the exact drug volume and administration parameters. When the reservoir is inserted into the pump, this preliminary data is automatically read and used, ensuring dosing accuracy without requiring complex real-time calculations or manual input.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple drugs can be utilized in a given drug administration device, then treatment versatility is improved, but the risk of incorrect dosage regimen increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each reservoir is given its own localized data storage component that contains drug-specific dosing regimen information. This local quality ensures that the correct dosage parameters are embedded with each specific drug reservoir, preventing cross-contamination of dosing instructions. When the pump reads the data from the specific reservoir in use, it automatically applies the correct dosage for that particular drug, maintaining reliability despite the ability to administer multiple different drugs.
Data Source
AI summary
In general, devices, systems, and methods of smart liquid drug administration are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a pump is configured to receive a reservoir therein. The reservoir contains a drug and includes a data storage component configured to store data. The pump includes a reader configured to read data from the data storage component. The pump is configured to, with the reservoir received therein, cause the drug to be delivered from the pump to a patient.