Importance

Loading Importance Indicators...

Abstract

A disposable cassette for use in a peristaltic infusion pump is disclosed herein and includes a continuous tubular arrangement which is adapted to pass intravenous fluids therethrough. The disposable cassette also includes a cassette body which fixedly supports a predetermined tubular section of this tubular arrangement in a readily accessible position from outside the body. A peristaltic infusion pump is also disclosed herein and includes a first arrangement for supporting the disposable cassette for movement between an inoperative position and a spaced apart operative position, and a second arrangement which cooperates with the accessible section of the continuous tubular arrangement when the cassette is in its operative position for peristaltically pumping fluid through the tubular arrangement.

Loading the Abstract Image...

First Claim