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File #
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MEC No 2005
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Description
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A disposable adapter (pumping module),
attached to a filled syringe, is fitted
with an electrochemical cell which
generates oxygen gas pressure, used as
an energy source, to controllably and
accurately displace the syringe plunger
for continuous fluid delivery. The
adapter is for single or multiple uses.
Optionally, the flow rate is pre-set or
adjustable and the adapter can include
features: start/stop, signals, or
programming.
The photograph shows various syringes and
adapters. Prototypes/products have been
developed for glass and plastic
syringes, ranging from 1 to 100 mL.
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Advantages
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Whenever simplicity, convenience,
ease of use and economy are
required, this versatile, disposable
(or re-usable) syringe pump offers
advantages not available with
conventional electromechanical
pumps.
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Applications
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Electrochemical pumps can be used for the
controlled delivery of fluids
from syringes, cartridges, etc.
without need for substantial
investment or concern about
refurbishment/tracking.
Applications include:
- Drug delivery:
- Parenteral or topical.
- Single use or patient dedicated.
- Kit: pre-filled syringe, pump, accessories.
- Drug specific system concept (patent extension).
- Dispensers for chemicals, reactants in processes, diagnostics.
- Lubrication:oil, greases.
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State of Development
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Prototypes/products designed/developed.
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Rights Available
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Exclusive or non-exclusive or specific uses.
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Support
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Product design/development; supply of modules.
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Patent Status
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U.S. # 5,971,722; 4,687,423;
4,886,514; 4,902,278. Foreign
patents.
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Key Words
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Syringe pump, disposable dispensers, drug delivery.
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Contact
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Dr. Henri Maget (ext.14) or Steve Swanson (ext.11)
Med-e-Cell
E-mail: inquiries@medecell.com
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