US20030236489A1 - Method and apparatus for closed-loop flow control system - Google Patents

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US20030236489A1
US20030236489A1 US10/177,544 US17754402A US2003236489A1 US 20030236489 A1 US20030236489 A1 US 20030236489A1 US 17754402 A US17754402 A US 17754402A US 2003236489 A1 US2003236489 A1 US 2003236489A1
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  • the invention relates generally to delivering fluids to a patient and, particularly, to closed-loop flow control systems and methods for delivering medical fluids to a patient at a controlled delivery rate.
  • a variety of fluid delivery systems are currently being used in the medical field for delivering medical fluids (containing medication, nutrition, saline, and so on) to human and veterinary patients. It is often desirable to administer such medical fluids at relatively precise delivery rates. In some cases, the rate of delivery may be exceptionally important. In recent years, it has also been found to be advantageous to use various types of infusion pumps to administer medical fluids automatically, over extended periods of time.
  • a typical infusion pump delivers the medical fluid into the patient's venous system using a delivery channel which usually comprises an administration tube (e.g., a polyvinyl chloride tube) connected to the patient using some form of catheter, needle, or the like.
  • an administration tube e.g., a polyvinyl chloride tube
  • infusion pumps and similar devices known in the art have typically not provided closed-loop flow control to achieve precise delivery rates. Rather, flow control has been open loop because actual flow rate information has not been used in controlling the infusion pump.
  • a typical accuracy of such systems, in terms of flow rate is normally no better than about +/ ⁇ 5%, and requires relatively sophisticated (and costly) mechanical components and tight material/geometry controls (e.g., of the tubing) to achieve that rate.
  • ambulatory pumps typically achieve accuracies of +/ ⁇ 6-8%.
  • non-ambulatory pumps often do not achieve a five percent accuracy range at low flow rates or over longer time periods due to modification of the tubing material over time.
  • a typical peristaltic type pump requires repeated deformation of the administration tube. This deformation process changes the elastic recovery properties of the tube, resulting in changes in the volumetric output of the pump over time.
  • One volumetric pump available from the assignee of the present application has a specified rating of +/ ⁇ 5% at 1-1200 ml/hr and +/ ⁇ 10% at 0.1-1 ml/hr.
  • Another pump available from the assignee of the present application has a rated accuracy of +/ ⁇ 5% for the first 24 hours of use and +/ ⁇ 10% thereafter.
  • Pat. No. 5,482,841 discloses a volumetric-type infusion pump.
  • An example of an ambulatory infusion pump is a pump sold under the mark IPUMP by the assignee of the present application.
  • An example of an ambulatory pump may also be found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,993,420.
  • a typical PD sensor includes two complementary rotating elements that, when exposed to a fluid flow, allow a relatively well-defined volume of the fluid to transfer from one side of the sensor to another side of the sensor with each rotation (or partial rotation) of the rotating elements.
  • One advantage of PD sensors is that they support a variety of fluids with substantially equal levels of accuracy. In the prior art, such devices typically measure large fluid flow rates and the requisite level of precision is achieved by conventional precision machining and polishing techniques. In fact, components must sometimes be matched to ensure minimal clearances of the rotating elements and inner housing geometry. Such conventional PD sensors, however, are not well-suited for use in high-precision medical fluid delivery systems.
  • a commercial infusion pump may require the ability to deliver fluids over a wide range of delivery rates (e.g., 4 logs), including very low flow rates.
  • delivery rates e.g. 4 logs
  • conventional manufacturing techniques tend to be expensive and, therefore, are not well-suited for use in manufacturing disposable items.
  • micro electromechanical system MEMS
  • micro molded devices MEMS devices
  • LIGA processing Lithographie Galvanoformung Abormung was developed in Germany in the late 1980s and translates roughly to the steps of lithography, electroplating, and replication. LIGA allows for the formation of relatively small, high aspect ratio components.
  • a photoresist layer e.g., an acrylic polymer such as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is applied to a metallized substrate material.
  • PMMA polymethyl methacrylate
  • the photoresist layer is selectively exposed to synchrotron radiation (high-energy X-ray radiation) via a mask pattern to form the desired high aspect ratio walls.
  • synchrotron radiation high-energy X-ray radiation
  • the exposed sample is thereafter placed in a developing solution that selectively removes the exposed areas of PMMA.
  • One development solution is 20% by volume of tetrahydro 1,4-oxazine, 5% by volume 2-aminoethanol-1, 60% by volume 2-(2-butoxyethoxy)ethanol, and 15% by volume water.
  • the sample is thereafter electroplated; metal fills the gaps within the PMMA to form a negative image.
  • the PMMA is then removed using a solvent, leaving a metal form for either immediate use or for use as a replication master.
  • the entire LIGA process is described in greater detail in chapter 6, page 341 of Marc Madou, “The Fundamentals of Microfabrication, the Science of Miniaturization,” Second Edition (CRC Press 2001).
  • LIGA has been identified for use in manufacturing micro-fabricated fluid pumps. It is believed, however, that LIGA-based micropumps have never been made available commercially. Cost is one substantial drawback of LIGA; it is believed that there are relatively few synchrotron devices (e.g., 10-15 devices) in the world. Accordingly, LIGA is fairly limited in its applicability for directly manufacturing low cost devices.
  • an improved fluid delivery system benefits from a closed-loop control process that uses flow rate information to ensure that the desired flow rate is substantially achieved. Further, in one form, such a system is constructed using one or more micro-fabrication and/or molding techniques allowing for a cost-effective, disposable administration set.
  • a system for delivering fluid at a desired flow rate from a reservoir to a delivery point associated with a patient includes a delivery channel between the reservoir and the delivery point through which the fluid is delivered to the patient.
  • a pump is associated with the delivery channel for operatively delivering the fluid to the delivery point at an adjustable output rate.
  • a flow sensor is located along the delivery channel for sensing a flow of the fluid in the delivery channel and for generating a flow rate signal indicative of a rate of flow of the fluid in the delivery channel.
  • the flow sensor comprises a positive displacement flow sensor.
  • a controller controls the pump. The controller causes adjustments to the output rate of the pump as a function of the flow rate signal whereby the desired flow rate is substantially achieved.
  • the invention in another aspect, relates to a closed-loop fluid delivery system for delivering a fluid from a reservoir to a delivery point associated with a patient at a desired delivery rate via an administration tube.
  • the closed-loop fluid delivery system includes fluid delivery means located along the administration tube for operatively supplying the fluid to the delivery point at a controllable output rate.
  • a positive displacement flow sensing means is located between the fluid delivery means and the delivery point for sensing an actual flow rate of the fluid in the delivery channel and for generating a flow rate signal indicative of the actual flow rate of the fluid in the delivery channel.
  • a control means associated with the fluid delivery means receives and is responsive to the flow rate signal for adjusting the output rate of the fluid delivery means such that the desired delivery rate at which the fluid is supplied to the delivery point associated with the patient is substantially achieved.
  • the invention in still another aspect, relates to a system for delivering a fluid from a reservoir to a delivery point associated with a patient at a desired delivery rate via an administration tube.
  • the system includes a delivery mechanism operatively connected between the reservoir and the delivery point.
  • the delivery mechanism is constructed and arranged for selectively delivering the fluid to the delivery point via the administration tube at a controllable output flow rate.
  • a closed-loop control system controls the output flow rate of the delivery mechanism.
  • the closed-loop control system includes a positive displacement flow sensor connected in-line with the administration tube for determining an actual flow rate of the fluid in the administration tube and for providing an flow rate indication reflecting the actual flow rate.
  • a reader associated with the positive displacement flow sensor receives the flow rate indication and provides a flow control signal reflecting the flow rate indication.
  • a controller associated with the delivery mechanism receives and is responsive to the flow control signal for controlling the output flow rate of the delivery mechanism as a function of the flow control signal such that the output flow rate is substantially equal to the desired delivery rate.
  • the invention in yet another aspect, relates to a method of delivering a medical fluid to a delivery point associated with a patient at a desired delivery flow rate.
  • the method includes operatively connecting a reservoir to a delivery mechanism.
  • the reservoir contains the medical fluid to be delivered to the delivery point.
  • the delivery mechanism is operatively connected to an administration tube.
  • the administration tube is in fluid communication with the delivery point.
  • the delivery mechanism receives the medical fluid from the reservoir and supplies the medical fluid to the delivery point via the administration tube at an output flow rate.
  • the output flow rate of the medical fluid in the administration tube is sensed using a positive displacement flow sensor.
  • the sensed output flow rate of the medical fluid is compared with the desired delivery flow rate.
  • the delivery mechanism is controlled such that the output flow rate substantially corresponds to the desired delivery flow rate.
  • the invention in another aspect, relates to a closed-loop flow control system for controlling a medical fluid delivery system.
  • the medical fluid delivery system delivers a fluid from a reservoir to a delivery point associated with a patient at a desired delivery rate via an administration tube.
  • the medical fluid delivery system includes a delivery mechanism operatively connected between the reservoir and the delivery point.
  • the delivery mechanism is constructed and arranged for delivering the fluid to the delivery point via the administration tube at a controllable output flow rate.
  • the closed-loop flow control system includes a positive displacement flow sensor connected in-line with the administration tube for determining an actual flow rate of the fluid in the administration tube and for providing an flow rate indication reflecting the actual flow rate.
  • a reader associated with the positive displacement flow sensor receives the flow rate indication and provides a flow control signal reflecting the flow rate indication.
  • a controller associated with the delivery mechanism receives and is responsive to the flow control signal for controlling the output flow rate of the delivery mechanism as a function of the flow control signal such that the output flow rate is substantially equal to the desired delivery rate.
  • the invention in still another aspect, relates to a method of detecting a blockage in a medical fluid delivery system arranged for delivering a medical fluid to a delivery point associated with a patient at a desired flow rate.
  • the method includes operatively connecting a reservoir to a delivery mechanism.
  • the reservoir contains the medical fluid to be delivered to the delivery point.
  • the delivery mechanism is operatively connected to an administration tube that is in fluid communication with the delivery point.
  • the delivery mechanism receives the medical fluid from the reservoir and supplies the medical fluid to the delivery point via the administration tube at an output flow rate.
  • the output flow rate of the medical fluid in the administration tube is sensed.
  • a determination is made whether the sensed output flow rate is indicative of a blockage in the administration tube.
  • An alarm signal is provided if it is determined that the sensed output flow rate indicates that the administration tube is blocked.
  • the invention relates to an administration set for use in connection with a fluid delivery system that is arranged for delivering a fluid from a reservoir to a delivery point associated with a patient at a desired delivery rate.
  • the fluid delivery system includes a pump having an output rate for delivering fluid from the reservoir to the delivery point and a controller for adjusting the output rate of the pump such that the desired delivery rate is substantially achieved.
  • the administration set includes an administration tube for providing fluid communication between the reservoir and the delivery point.
  • a positive displacement flow sensor is located along the administration tube and is sized and shaped for being positioned in fluid communication with the fluid within the administration tube.
  • the positive displacement flow sensor senses a rate of flow of the fluid in the administration tube and generates a flow rate signal that is indicative of the sensed rate of flow of the fluid in the administration tube such that the controller adjusts the output rate of the pump as a function of the flow rate signal.
  • the invention in another form, relates to a positive displacement flow sensor for use in connection with a medical fluid infusion system that includes an administration set having an administration tube.
  • the positive displacement flow sensor comprises a housing having an inlet port and an outlet port. The inlet and outlet ports are operatively connected to the administration tube.
  • a first rotor is positioned within the housing between the inlet port and the outlet port.
  • a second rotor is positioned within the housing between the inlet port and the outlet port. The second rotor is positioned adjacent to the first rotor, and the first and second rotors are constructed and arranged to rotate in response to a flow of medical fluid in the administration tube for detecting flow of the medical fluid in the administration tube.
  • a cover encloses the housing such that when the medical fluid flows into the inlet port it causes the first rotor to rotate and thereafter the medical fluid exits through the outlet port.
  • the invention may comprise various other devices, methods, and systems.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of an infusion pump suitable for use in connection with aspects of the invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of one embodiment of a closed-loop flow control system suitable for use in connection with an medical fluid infusion pump, such as the infusion pump of FIG. 1, according to aspects of the invention.
  • FIG. 3A is a flow chart that illustrates an exemplary method of delivering a fluid to a patient in accordance with a closed-loop flow control process, suitable for use in connection with aspects of the invention.
  • FIG. 3B is a flow chart that illustrates an exemplary method of detecting and reporting a blockage/occlusion in an infusion system, in accordance with aspects of the invention.
  • FIG. 4A is a schematic representation of a top view of one embodiment of a flow sensor suitable for use in connection with a closed-loop flow control system, such as the system of FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4B is a schematic representation of a side view of one embodiment of a flow sensor suitable for use in connection with a closed-loop flow control system, such as the system of in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates an exemplary process of manufacturing a positive displacement flow sensor using a high aspect ratio lithographic process.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates an exemplary process of manufacturing a positive displacement flow sensor using a deep reactive ion etching sequence.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of a cap piece, suitable for use in connection with a positive displacement flow rate sensor, in accordance with aspects of the present invention.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates one embodiment of an infusion pump 100 suitable for use in connection with aspects of the present invention.
  • the infusion pump 100 comprises a syringe-type infusion pump.
  • Infusion pump 100 includes a housing 102 , a display screen 104 , and a control panel 106 .
  • the control panel 106 and the display screen are used to enter set-point data for operating infusion pump 100 and for monitoring the operation of pump 100 .
  • the infusion pump 100 also includes a syringe barrel 108 for holding a medical fluid to be administered.
  • a barrel bracket 110 attaches the syringe barrel 108 is attached to the housing 102 .
  • a movable syringe driver 112 is also attached to housing 102 and is positioned in engagement with a syringe plunger 114 .
  • a driving mechanism within housing 102 is constructed and arranged so that the movable syringe driver 112 can drive syringe plunger 114 into (or out of) syringe barrel 108 in a controlled direction along barrel 108 .
  • a user loads a desired amount of the fluid to be administered into syringe barrel 108 .
  • Syringe barrel 108 is mounted to housing 102 via bracket 110 and plunger 114 is moved into position within barrel 108 .
  • Infusion pump 100 is attached to a patient 120 (e.g., a human patient or a veterinary patient) via a channel such as an intravenous PVC administration tube 122 .
  • the user enters the desired administration program on control panel 106 and infusion pump 100 controls a movement of plunger 114 via driver 112 to deliver the fluid to the patient at a programmed delivery rate corresponding to the administration program.
  • infusion pump 100 and its operation in connection with patient 120 has been generally in accordance with known infusion systems.
  • fluid delivery is controlled in an open-loop fashion-based on a desired set point without regard to actual flow rates.
  • Line 124 diagramatically illustrates a closed-loop information feedback path from a flow rate sensor 126 that is positioned for detecting a flow rate in tube 122 at a point between infusion pump 100 and patient 120 . Closed loop control using such flow information in a feedback path is discussed in greater detail in connection with FIG. 2. Also, and as also discussed in greater detail below, aspects of a sensed flow information feedback system can be used for occlusion detection instead of or in addition to flow rate control.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram that schematically illustrates one embodiment of a closed-loop flow control system suitable for use in connection with an medical fluid infusion pump, such as a volumetric or ambulatory type pump.
  • an medical fluid infusion pump such as a volumetric or ambulatory type pump.
  • a syringe pump does not “draw” from a reservoir. Rather, as shown in FIG. 1, the plunger of a syringe pump acts upon the reservoir to output fluid to the patient.
  • a syringe type pumps and volumetric and ambulatory type pumps are not substantial, and aspects of the invention may be employed with each of these types of infusion pumps.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates a fluid reservoir 202 connected to an administration tube 204 .
  • Arrows 206 indicate that a fluid flows in the administration tube 204 into the patient.
  • Administration tube 204 is operatively connected to an infusion pump system 208 that is positioned along the administration tube 204 .
  • infusion pump 208 includes a pumping delivery mechanism 210 . As will be explained in more detail below, there are a variety of pumping mechanisms that may be employed.
  • the pumping mechanism 210 may comprise a syringe driver driving a syringe plunger in a syringe-type infusion pump.
  • the pumping mechanism 210 is controllable/adjustable for controlling/adjusting a flow rate of the fluid within administration tube 204 to conform with a desired flow rate.
  • a flow rate sensor 212 is located in-line with administration tube 204 and receives the fluid through pumping mechanism 210 .
  • the flow rate sensor 212 preferably includes an inlet port 214 and an outlet port 216 .
  • the inlet port 214 receives flowing fluid at the flow rate provided by pumping mechanism 210 and provides flowing fluid at its output port 216 .
  • administration tube 204 comprises a plurality of IV tube pieces. A first piece of IV tube connects pumping mechanism 210 to input port 214 and a second piece of IV tube connects output port 216 to a delivery point associated with a patient 220 .
  • Other flow sensing arrangements are possible.
  • flow rate sensor 212 could be located entirely within the IV tube.
  • flow rate may be measured at any convenient point along the path because the flow rate is the same—upstream or downstream of the pump.
  • the flow rate in administration tube 204 of FIG. 2 just below fluid reservoir 202 is equal to the flow rate at input port 214 , as well as at output port 216 .
  • Some infusion pumps e.g., metering and discontinuous systems
  • an amount of compliance may exist within a disposable administration set. Therefore, in many applications there will be value in locating the flow rate sensor downstream of the pump, and closer to the patient.
  • fluid reservoir 202 , tube 204 and flow rate sensor 212 comprise part of a disposable administration set that is mounted in infusion pump system 208 .
  • a disposable set could include a variety of components including, for example, valves (e.g., normally closed valves), specialized pumping complements, and the like.
  • the set can include a reservoir; or the reservoir can be separate and integrated with the set through a spike or other connection.
  • the flow rate sensor 212 provides an indication of an actual rate of flow within administration tube 204 .
  • flow rate sensor 212 is a positive displacement flow sensor for providing a flow rate signal 224 representing the actual flow rate of fluid flowing in administration tube 204 .
  • flow rate sensor 212 can be constructed such that a varying optical contrast or electrical signal is generated by the flow of fluid. Exemplary structures and methods for providing such a flow rate signal are discussed in greater detail below.
  • flow rate sensor 212 comprises a passive device, having no electrical connections thereto.
  • a reader 230 such as an optical or electrical signal detector, is preferably positioned adjacent flow rate sensor 212 such that it can receive/detect flow rate signal 224 .
  • the reader 230 communicates the detected flow rate signal 224 to a controller 232 via a communication path.
  • reader 230 receives flow rate signal 224 from flow rate sensor 212 and supplies a flow control signal 234 to the controller 232 .
  • the flow control signal 234 preferably provides substantially the same information as the flow rate signal 224 —an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid in tube 204 .
  • the flow control signal 234 comprises one or more pulses.
  • controller 232 is programmed to interpret each pulse as corresponding to a fixed volume of fluid flowing through sensor 216 . Accordingly, controller 232 can determine the actual flow rate sensed in the administration tube as a function of the number of pulses received from reader 230 . In such an embodiment, an indication of the cumulative flow volume delivered is provided by the number of pulses, and an indication of the instantaneous flow rate is determined by the time period of the pulses.
  • the communication path between reader 230 and controller 232 comprises a wired communication channel 236 .
  • the communication path comprises a wireless (e.g., IR, RF, and/or the like) communication channel 238 .
  • the wireless channel 238 may be advantageous, for instance, in systems in which flow rate sensor 212 and/or reader 230 are located at a distance from controller 232 and/or when physical connectivity is undesirable.
  • One exemplary wireless communication channel uses BluetoothTM wireless technology.
  • BluetoothTM is a wireless specification from a trade association, Bluetooth SIG, Inc. In general, it is a low cost and low power specification, operating in the unlicensed 2.4 GHz spectrum, and using spread spectrum frequency hopping techniques.
  • the controller 232 is operatively connected for automatically controlling pumping mechanism 210 . This is illustrated schematically as a pump control signal 240 on line 242 between controller 232 and pump 210 . It should be understood that a wide variety of devices may serve as controller 232 .
  • controller 232 may be embodied by a processor (e.g., a microprocessor or microcontroller), discrete logic components, application specific circuitry, programmable logic devices, analog circuitry, or combinations thereof.
  • a motor-based pump could be controlled by adjusting the motor rotation rate or a cycle time associated with the motor. If a certain type of MEMS-based pump is employed, for example, control may be achieved by adjusting the frequency of a piezo oscillation.
  • the system can also be configured to provide a status signal.
  • controller 232 provides a status signal, such as an alarm signal 250 , on a line 252 (and/or a wireless channel 256 ) to a status monitoring device 254 .
  • the status monitoring device 254 comprises an audible alarm system for providing an audible alarm in the event of a malfunction.
  • Status monitoring device 254 may also comprise other audio, visual, audio-visual, and vibrating devices such as, for example, CRT monitors, pagers, horns, buzzers, speakers, computers, portable telephones (e.g, cellular telephones), personal digital assistants (PDAs), and the like.
  • controller 232 provides an alarm signal to cause an audible and/or visual alarm to be activated if controller 232 is unable to control pump 210 to achieve a desired flow rate.
  • a condition can occur if an occlusion or blockage in administration tube 204 prevents an adequate flow of fluid to patient 220 .
  • Such a blockage may include complete blockages, as well as partial blockages affecting flow rate.
  • Alarm conditions can be programmed to occur for a variety of other reasons, such as when the fluid supply in reservoir 202 becomes depleted to a level at which pump 210 can no longer deliver the fluid at the desired delivery rate. It should be appreciated, however, that status indications other than failures or improper operational conditions may also be provided.
  • a status signal could be used to provide an indication at a remote monitoring station of the current sensed flow rate or another indication regarding the operation of the system.
  • sensed flow rate information can be used to anticipate when the fluid supply will be depleted, such that a suitable indication is provided in advance of such event.
  • a patient is operatively connected to administration tube 204 (e.g., via a catheter inserted at a desired delivery point associated with the patient).
  • Reservoir 202 contains a fluid to be administered to the patient and is operatively connected to administration tube 204 and pumping mechanism 210 .
  • a desired delivery rate is entered on a control panel associated with the pump (see, e.g., FIG. 1).
  • control panel 106 and display 104 cooperate to provide a user interface to facilitate entering set-point data for use by pump 100 .
  • controller 232 uses set-point data representative of the desired delivery rate in combination with the flow control signal 234 for controlling the system.
  • flow rate sensor 212 senses the flow rate of the fluid in tube 204 and periodically (or continuously) outputs flow rate signal 224 which is received/detected by reader 230 .
  • reader 230 comprises an optical reader for detecting the optical signal indication generated by flow rate sensor 212 .
  • reader 230 illuminates flow rate sensor 212 with a light and examines the light reflected by the flow rate sensor to determine the flow rate signal 224 .
  • Reader 230 thereafter provides flow control signal 234 to controller 232 .
  • This flow control signal 234 is functionally related to the flow rate signal 224 and, therefore, provides an indication of the actual flow rate of fluid into patient 220 .
  • controller 232 is able to monitor the actual flow rate of fluid in tube 204 . With this information, controller 232 is able complete a closed-loop control path with pump 210 .
  • controller 232 executes a control scheme for generating the pump control signal 240 to adjust the pumping action of pump 210 so that the actual flow rate, as measured by flow rate sensor 212 , more closely matches the desired flow rate. It should be understood that a variety of control schemes may be employed, depending upon goals.
  • the degree of accuracy with respect to controlling flow rate can be varied, depending upon usage. For example, if gross accuracy (e.g., +/ ⁇ 15%) is acceptable, the closed-loop feedback control could be disabled in software (e.g., via a control panel input) or by eliminating flow rate sensor 212 from the administration set. Gross accuracy can also be achieved by adjusting control parameters, such as sample rates and so on. On the other hand, if a relatively high degree of accuracy is desired (e.g., +/ ⁇ 2%), the controller is preferably programmed/configured to tightly control the pumping action of pump 210 . It should be appreciated, therefore, that an infusion pump system, embodying aspects of the invention can be reconfigured to accommodate a wide variety of needs, thereby improving the usefulness of such a system.
  • gross accuracy e.g., +/ ⁇ 15%
  • the closed-loop feedback control could be disabled in software (e.g., via a control panel input) or by eliminating flow rate sensor 212 from the administration set. Gross accuracy can also be achieved by
  • flow rate sensor 212 is compatible with a wide variety of fluid delivery profiles, including constant profiles, pulsatile profiles, and other time-varying and non-uniform delivery profiles. With such profiles, including pulsatile flow profiles, the pump may need to ramp up and/or down from its running rate faster than with other delivery profiles. Thus, knowledge of actual flow rate helps to ensure tighter control of the profile.
  • controller 232 can monitor the actual flow rate in tube 204 (as detected by flow rate sensor 212 ) over time and control the pumping action of pump 210 to ensure that the actual flow rate conforms to the desired delivery profile.
  • closed-loop control allows infusion pumps to be manufactured with a greater degree of flexibility in terms of manufacturing tolerances and the like. In some prior art systems, delivery accuracy is attempted by tightly controlling the tolerances of the mechanical pumping components and mechanisms, which can be expensive. With flow rate feedback control according to aspects of the invention, on the other hand, infusion pumps can be made with less precise (and therefore less expensive) components and mechanisms, yet still achieve a high degree of accuracy in terms of fluid delivery rate control.
  • tubing would not need to be as precise and the integration of the pump and disposable components would be less dependent upon the materials used in the disposable components.
  • PVC tubing provides certain advantages in prior art systems, so the design of the infusion pump may need to be tailored to be compatible with such tubing. This type of engineering expense may be eliminated if PVC tubing is no longer necessary.
  • a blockage a complete blockage and/or a partial blockage—between the fluid reservoir and the delivery point can result in an unacceptably low rate of flow.
  • Such blockages are sometimes referred to herein as occlusions but may be caused by a variety of conditions, including a kink in tube 204 .
  • Prior art attempts to detect occlusions rely on pressure sensing, which requires a relatively large change in the pressure in the tube to be detected.
  • a disadvantage of pressure sensing is that it may take a long time for the pressure in the tubing to increase to a detectable level.
  • a blockage e.g., a complete and/or partial blockage
  • a blockage associated with a 0.1 ml/hour delivery rate could take two hours or more to be detected with a typical prior art pump.
  • the sensitivity of a pressure sensing system is increased to reduce response times, more false alarms are likely to be experienced.
  • a closed-loop flow controller is able to rapidly detect blockages (complete and/or non-complete blockages, even at very low delivery rates) because flow rate sensor 212 detects an actual flow rate and does not require a pressure build up.
  • One embodiment of flow rate sensor 212 is capable of providing accurate measurements (e.g., better than +/ ⁇ 5%) over four logs of range. For example, a pump using such a flow sensor supplies fluid from about 0.1 ml/hr up to about 2000 ml/hr. Thus, flow rate sensing and occlusion detection is possible at low flow rates, as well as at higher flow rates.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 For convenience, the foregoing descriptions of FIGS. 1 and 2 have been generally provided in terms of embodiments comprising syringe-type infusion pumps and ambulatory and volumetric pumps.
  • One type of prior art syringe pump is more fully described in commonly assigned U.S. Pat. No. 5,533,981.
  • closed-loop control systems and methods may be adapted for use with other types of medical fluid delivery systems.
  • Such systems include, for example, rotary and linear peristaltic-type pump systems, valve-type pump systems, piezoelectric pump systems, pressure-based pump systems, and various motor and/or valve driven systems.
  • a peristaltic-type pump manipulates the IV administration tube to achieve a desired flow rate.
  • a peristaltic-type pump employs an array of cams or similar devices that are angularly spaced from each other.
  • the cams drive cam followers that are connected to pressure fingers. These elements cooperate to impart a linear wave motion on the pressure fingers to apply force to the IV tube. This force imparts motion to the fluid in the IV tube, thereby propelling the fluid.
  • Other forms of peristaltic-type pumps use different pressure means such as, for example, rollers.
  • valve-type pumps employ pumping chambers and upstream and downstream valving (e.g., electronically controlled valves) to sequentially impart a propulsion force to the fluid to be delivered to the patient. It is also possible to use a valve in connection with a gravity-fed delivery system in which gravity provides the motivating force and one or more valves are used to control the flow rate. Piezoelectric pumps control pumping by varying the magnitude of an applied voltage step. Pressure-based pumps adjust flow rate by controlling the pressure applied to a fluid reservoir (sometimes called “bag squeezer” systems).
  • the closed-loop control systems and methods described herein may be used in ambulatory infusion pump systems and volumetric infusion pump systems.
  • the components illustrated in FIG. 2 are grouped for convenience.
  • the status monitor device 254 could be made integral with the rest of the infusion pump system 208 .
  • reservoir 202 could be integral with the pump unit or separate.
  • the barrel of the syringe acts as a reservoir, but is physically mounted to the infusion pump housing.
  • the reservoir is typically contained within the pump boundaries.
  • the reservoir is generally more external to the pump boundaries.
  • FIG. 3A is a flow chart that illustrates an exemplary method of delivering a fluid to a patient in accordance with a closed-loop flow control process.
  • a fluid reservoir e.g., a fluid bag
  • an infusion pump which, in turn, is connected to the patient (blocks 302 , 304 ).
  • fluid delivery begins (block 308 ).
  • the actual flow rate of fluid to a delivery point associated with the patient is sensed (block 310 ).
  • a positive displacement flow rate sensor located in-line between the patient and the pump can be used to sense actual fluid flow and provide a flow rate indication to a control device.
  • the actual flow rate is compared to the desired delivery rate at block 312 . If the actual flow rate is appreciably greater than desired (block 314 ), the infusion pump is adjusted such that its output rate is reduced (block 316 ), thereby reducing the actual delivery rate to more closely match the desired flow rate. If, however, the actual flow rate is appreciably less than the desired rate (block 318 ), the infusion pump is adjusted such that its output rate is increased (block 320 ), thereby increasing the actual delivery rate.
  • the method also includes using a disposable administration set that includes, for example, an administration tube and an in-line flow rate sensor (e.g., tube 204 and flow rate sensor 212 of FIG. 2) such that, upon completing the fluid delivery process, the administration set is discarded.
  • a disposable administration set that includes, for example, an administration tube and an in-line flow rate sensor (e.g., tube 204 and flow rate sensor 212 of FIG. 2) such that, upon completing the fluid delivery process, the administration set is discarded.
  • FIG. 3B is a flow chart that illustrates an exemplary method of detecting and reporting a blockage/occlusion in an infusion system, in accordance with aspects of the invention.
  • the process is similar in several aspects to the method illustrated in FIG. 3A.
  • the sensed actual flow rate is compared to an occlusion/blockage threshold reference.
  • This threshold can be a predetermined value (e.g., a fixed number or a fixed percentage of the desired delivery rate), or a dynamically determined value (e.g., a time varying threshold).
  • a blockage is declared and an alarm condition is triggered (blocks 332 , 334 ).
  • a change in the sensed flow rate e.g., a slope
  • the controller preferably accounts for this fact.
  • flow rate comparisons (e.g., block 314 or block 330 ) need not be referenced to a fixed value. Rather, other flow rate comparisons are possible. Such comparisons include comparing the flow rate to an acceptability range and/or a time varying reference. Further the reference to which the actual flow rate is compared may be programmed by the user or pre-existing and used in connection with an algorithm or treatment protocol.
  • FIGS. 4A and 4B are schematic representations of one embodiment of a flow rate sensor 402 suitable for use in connection with a closed-loop flow control system, such as the pump system 208 illustrated in FIG. 2.
  • Flow rate sensor 402 preferably comprises a micro-fabricated MEMS device or a similar micro-molded device (e.g., an assembly of micro-molded components). Exemplary fabrication techniques for manufacturing such a flow sensor are discussed below.
  • Flow rate sensor 402 has an inlet port 404 and an outlet port 406 and is preferably constructed and arranged to fit in-line with an administration tube (e.g., tube 204 of FIG. 2) such that the fluid flowing in the tube to the patient also flows through sensor 402 .
  • an administration tube e.g., tube 204 of FIG. 2
  • flow rate sensor 402 comprises a positive displacement flow sensor.
  • Such sensors operate by allowing known volumes of fluid to be transferred during each rotation.
  • the particular flow sensor illustrated comprises a two inter-meshed gears/impellers 408 , 410 (sometimes referred to herein as rotors or rotating members).
  • each impeller has six lobes, but other sizes and shapes may be used.
  • the impellers are held on pins within a housing 412 .
  • the housing is preferably sized and shaped for being used in-line with an administration tube (e.g., tube 204 of FIG. 2).
  • the flow sensor comprises four components: the first impeller 408 ; the second impeller 410 ; the housing (including the pins on which the impellers are mounted and rotate); and a cover 416 sized and shaped for sealing the unit such that entry and exit must be had via inlet 404 and outlet 406 , respectively.
  • the cover, housing, and impellers are also preferably sized and shaped such that substantially all fluid passing through the sensor passes by operation of first and second impellers 408 and 410 in a positive displacement fashion.
  • the cover 416 may be clear so that the operation of the sensor may be monitored by an optical reader. If the flow sensor 402 is constructed primarily out of a silicon or silicon-based material, cover 416 preferably comprises a flat, clear, and heat resistant material, such as, for example Pyrex®. If flow sensor 402 is constructed primarily out of plastic, a flat plastic cover may be used. Laser welding techniques or ultrasonic welding may be used to seal the cap to the base. Preferably, in ultrasonic welding applications, energy directors are also used.
  • the alignment pins that hold the impellers in place could be part of the cap and/or the base.
  • the base and/or cap could include recessed holes to accept pins that are part of the impellers (i.e., the impellers have pins that extrude from their top or bottom).
  • flowing fluid causes impellers 408 , 410 to rotate and to transfer a known volume of fluid from the input port 404 side to the outlet port 406 side.
  • Optical or other techniques are used to count rotations (or partial rotations). Such information is indicative of flow rate because each rotation relates to a known volume of fluid. Therefore, flow rate sensor 402 effectively provides a flow rate signal that is indicative of an actual rate of fluid flow through the sensor.
  • One method of providing an optical indication is to mark one or more of the lobes of one or both impellers 408 , 410 such that an optical contrast is created.
  • An optical reader then optically detects when the marked lobe has moved, thereby providing an indication of a rotation.
  • the reader may be configured to illuminate flow rate sensor 402 (e.g., using an LED) and to thereafter examine the light reflected to detect the output signal (e.g., flow rate signal from flow rate sensor 212 in FIG. 2).
  • the flow sensor itself is preferably passive; the reader supplies the light and processes the returned light to provide a signal to the controller.
  • a controller (e.g., controller 232 ) can use this information to determine an actual flow rate through flow rate sensor 402 . This is so because each rotation of the impellers results in a known volume of fluid passing through the impellers.
  • an impeller can include a magnetic component that generates a detectable magnetic field that changes as the impeller rotates (e.g., an electrical variation caused by the rotation of the impeller).
  • a magnetic component that generates a detectable magnetic field that changes as the impeller rotates (e.g., an electrical variation caused by the rotation of the impeller).
  • Such a changing magnetic field would provide a flow rate signal that could be detected by, for example, a Hall sensor or similar device.
  • the reader may be made integral with the flow rate sensor itself.
  • a semiconductor device e.g., a semiconductor that forms or is part of the cap. The rotation rate is detected electronically by the semiconductor device and the output signal is provided directly to the controller, without the use of a reader that is separate from the flow rate sensor.
  • flow rate sensor 402 is constructed using relatively low-cost, precision MEMS and/or micro-molding techniques so that the sensor can be used in connection with a cost-effective, disposable administration set suitable for use in delivering a medical fluid.
  • the components that do not come directly into contact with the fluid and/or patient e.g., the pump, controller, and so on
  • the administration set and infusion pump are both designed to be disposable (e.g., disposed after each use). Two exemplary manufacturing techniques are discussed in greater detail below.
  • flow rate sensor 402 is provided for exemplary purposes.
  • other configurations of positive displacement flow sensors may use a different number of lobes and/or impellers, or have impellers of varying sizes and shapes—including asymmetrical impellers.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate two exemplary methods of manufacturing a flow sensor, such as flow rate sensor 402 , suitable for use in connection with aspects of the present invention. More particularly, FIG. 5 illustrates the pertinent steps of manufacturing a positive displacement flow sensor using a high aspect ratio lithographic process which is sometimes referred to herein as ultra-violet LIGA (UV LIGA) or deep ultra-violet LIGA (DUV LIGA). FIG. 6 illustrates the pertinent steps of manufacturing a positive displacement flow sensor using a deep reactive ion etching sequence (deep RIE).
  • UV LIGA ultra-violet LIGA
  • DUV LIGA deep ultra-violet LIGA
  • FIG. 6 illustrates the pertinent steps of manufacturing a positive displacement flow sensor using a deep reactive ion etching sequence (deep RIE).
  • UV LIGA typically results in plastic parts. Deep RIE uses silicon or silicon carbide. Thus, the materials base for each approach differs. Further, both processes may be used to manufacture parts. The UV LIGA approach, however, may be more advantageously practiced if it is used to create replication masters that are used as molds or mold inserts.
  • the UV LIGA approach comprises four steps 502 , 504 , 506 , and 508 .
  • Step 502 involves preparation and exposure.
  • Step 504 involves developing.
  • Step 506 involves electroplating.
  • Step 508 involves removing any remaining photoresist.
  • a mask 510 (e.g., a quartz glass mask with chrome patterns) is placed above a workpiece to be exposed.
  • the workpiece to be exposed comprises a substrate layer 512 (e.g., a silicon wafer).
  • a seed layer 514 is attached to the substrate 512 by a deposition process.
  • a photoimageable material such as an epoxy-based negative photoresist layer 516 (e.g., SU-8) is added on top of substrate 512 (e.g., deposited from a bottle and spin coated).
  • the mask 510 comprises a two-dimensional pattern that is subsequently transferred down to the SU-8 layer.
  • the seed layer 514 is typically nickel, gold, copper, or nickel-ferrite (NiFe).
  • Flash layer below seed layer 514 there may also be a “flash” or very thin layer of a refractory metal such as chromium, titanium, or tantalum to act as an adhesion layer.
  • a refractory metal such as chromium, titanium, or tantalum
  • the flash layer is on the order of 50-500A, and the seed layer is about 400 -5000A. Additional information regarding this process may be found at chapter 5 of the “Handbook of Microlithography, Micromachining, and Microfabrication, Volume 2 Micromachining and Microfabrication,” available from SPIE Press 1997.
  • the photoresist layer is selectively exposed to deep UV radiation through the pattern of mask 510 .
  • the exposed photoresist layer 516 is developed.
  • the developing solution is a solvent and generally depends on the photoresist being used and whether the photoresist is a positive or negative tone.
  • This development process removes the portions of photoresist layer 516 that were exposed to the UV radiation, leaving structures 530 and 532 .
  • the remaining structure is electroplated (up from seed layer 514 ), filling the exposed portions 536 removed during the development process.
  • the remaining portions of the photoresist e.g., structures 530 , 532
  • electroplated structures 540 could be simultaneously formed.
  • one structure could correspond to an impeller (e.g., impeller 408 of FIG. 4A), and another structure could correspond to a housing (e.g., housing 412 of FIGS. 4A and 4B).
  • impeller e.g., impeller 408 of FIG. 4A
  • housing e.g., housing 412 of FIGS. 4A and 4B
  • These structures could thereafter be assembled to form a flow sensor of an appropriate size and shape for use in connection with, for example, the various methods and systems described herein.
  • structures can be formed for a flow sensor housing having an inlet port and an outlet port, and having pins for accepting first and second impellers.
  • a clear plastic cover is bonded to the top of the housing, thereby ensuring that substantially all fluid flowing into the flow sensor through the inlet port exits the sensor through the outlet port.
  • the micro-fabrication processes described herein can be used for creating molds or mold inserts (e.g., negative images of the desired structures).
  • molds or mold inserts e.g., negative images of the desired structures.
  • One advantage of such a micro-molding approach is that a large number of molds can be made at once, thereby allowing for large-scale production of flow sensor components, without the need for using the UV LIGA process other than for creating the mold.
  • components may be made of a plastic or similar material that is suitable for use in a medical environment (e.g., disposable).
  • numerous thermoplastic materials could be used (e.g., polycarbonate or liquid crystal polymer) to mold flow sensors from the master.
  • UV-LIGA One advantage of using UV-LIGA is that it does not require the use of an expensive synchrotron radiation source. As mentioned above, there are relatively few synchrotrons in the world. In contrast, UV sources are more readily available and relatively inexpensive, and masters can be created in most moderately equipped semiconductor clean room environments.
  • deep RIE is a silicon-based process in which deep reactive ion etching is applied to selectively etch away silicon material from the workpiece.
  • the selectivity of the etching process is determined by photolithographic techniques, such as those developed for manufacturing integrated circuits.
  • deep RIE provides good verticality, allowing 3-dimension structures to be established from 2-dimension patterns.
  • Deep RIE provides a suitable process for manufacturing flow sensors (either directly or by manufacturing micro-molds) for use in connection with a closed-loop flow control system and method, in accordance with aspects of the invention.
  • One such flow sensor may be created by etching silicon impellers from one substrate, and etching an accepting housing from another substrate (or from another part of a single substrate).
  • the housing preferably includes alignment pins positioned for accepting the impeller gears so that a positive displacement arrangement is formed.
  • the housing also preferably includes a base having a landing. The impeller gears are then placed on their respective rotation pins (either manually or by an automated process).
  • a coverslip e.g., a clear, heat resistant cover material such as Pyrex®
  • All or part of the impellers and/or base surface may be oxidized to produce a desired optical contrast between the respective surfaces. This optical contrast can be used for sensing rotation of the impellers.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates pertinent steps of producing an impeller and a housing for a flow sensor.
  • a workpiece is prepared comprising a silicon substrate 612 bonded to a base layer 614 .
  • the base layer 614 may comprise any number of materials.
  • base layer 614 comprises another silicon wafer.
  • photoresist may be used as an adhesive layer.
  • Other substrate materials may be used such as, for example, silicon carbide.
  • a photoresist material 616 is applied on the silicon substrate and then patterned using exposure and development steps. Thus, the photoresist is developed to form a 2-dimensional mask pattern so that etching selectively occurs only where desirable to create the part being produced.
  • This pattern is thereafter transferred down into the base layer (e.g., silicon) using reactive ion etching.
  • the base layer e.g., silicon
  • reactive ion etching Many commonly available photoresist materials are suitable. It should be understood that the 2-dimensional mask pattern could be transferred to an alternate layer, such as a silicon nitride or silicon oxide layer.
  • a deposited metal could serve as the etch mask.
  • a metallic etch mask would be useful in fabricating relatively tall structures by reactive ion etching techniques.
  • the base layer e.g., silicon
  • the photoresist layer may be etched at a higher rate than the photoresist layer is being etched (e.g., perhaps 100 times greater).
  • a photoresist mask may be rendered effective if the etching process is carried out extensively to fabricate tall structures (e.g., several hundred microns deep).
  • a metallic etch mask (etched even more selectively than a photoresist) would be useful.
  • the photoresist 616 has a 2-dimension shape corresponding to the 3-dimension part being produced.
  • the photoresist has a 2-dimension shape like that of the desired impeller.
  • the workpiece is selectively exposed and developed so that the exposed silicon is etched away, leaving the base layer, a silicon structure of the desired height and shape, and the photoresist (see 604 ). Thereafter, the photoresist is stripped away, leaving the base layer and the silicon structure (see 606 ). Finally, the structure is released from the base layer (see 608 ).
  • a flow sensor e.g., a positive displacement flow sensor
  • the silicon parts are coated with a relatively harder material (e.g., silicon nitride, carbon, or diamond) before the sensor is assembled.
  • Silicon is a hard, but brittle material. As such, a coating improves the strength and integrity of the parts.
  • deep RIE can be used to fabricate molds for micro-molding flow sensors in a relatively low-cost, high-volume manner.
  • a micro-molded or micro-fabricated flow sensor (e.g., a positive displacement flow sensor) is sized and shaped for being placed in-line with an administration tube (e.g., tube 204 ) as part of a disposable administration set.
  • an administration tube e.g., tube 204
  • such a flow sensor is integrated into an infusion set in which the fluid supply, the pump, the administration tube, the flow sensor, the controller and the reader are all part of a disposable unit.
  • UV LIGA and/or deep RIE are believed to be two preferred methods for manufacturing flow sensors (or molds therefor)
  • other micro-fabrication techniques may be substituted. These techniques include, for example, synchrotron LIGA and techniques that are not yet available for exploitation.
  • FIG. 7 is a top view of a cap piece 700 , suitable for use in connection with a positive displacement flow rate sensor, in accordance with aspects of the present invention.
  • a positive displacement flow sensor e.g., sensor 402 of FIGS. 4A and 4B
  • optically measuring the rotation of the impellers lobes For example, a small optical spot is used to mark one of the lobes. A reader detects when the marked lobe passes a given point and can thereby detect the rotation rate of the impeller. Because the flow rate sensor is a positive displacement-type sensor, knowledge of the rotation rate corresponds to the actual flow rate.
  • a similar technique involves a detector focused down, into the sensor, that looks for a reflection due to an optical contrast between the base and impeller. If the base is dark and the impeller is relatively light in contrast to the base, most of the reflected light will occur when a lobe passes. Such an approach generally allows a faster detection rate than monitoring a marked lob.
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative to using an optical spot.
  • the cap piece 700 has imposed thereupon a pattern 702 that replicates one position of the two impellers relative to each other.
  • pattern 702 is applied to cap piece 700 with additive processes or subtractive processes, creating a roughened surface.
  • the pattern 702 is selected to provide an optical contrast between pattern 702 and the impellers 704 . For example, if the impellers are a shade of white, the imposed pattern 702 is a dark shade.
  • a relatively broad light source is applied from above to illuminate the flow sensor. Light is reflected back from the relatively light impeller lobes when the impellers are exposed from behind pattern 702 .
  • the amount of light reflected back varies as a function of the amount of the impeller 704 that is exposed from under pattern 702 .
  • reflection intensity will rise and fall to denote each partial rotation associated with a lobe.
  • the reflected light intensity will increase/decrease at a known number of cycles per revolution, depending upon the number of lobes, thereby providing an indication of the rotation rate of the sensor.
  • flow sensors having a “dual layer” nature can be fabricated (e.g., impellers having pins on the bottom).
  • impellers having pins fabricated on the bottom can be fabricated using DUV LIGA by adding another layer (i.e., another SU-layer after step 506 ), and thereafter, exposing, developing, and electroplating.
  • machining can be used in connection with DUV LIGA processing to fabricate features of a mold that are not dimensionally critical. Such features may include, in some embodiments, input and output ports of a positive displacement flow sensor.
  • a silicon package e.g., the silicon components and cover slip
  • Such a plastic housing can include, for example, input and output ports. Other variations are possible.

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