Important Considerations for Infusion Pump and Portable Medical Designs

Abstract: This tutorial discusses critical considerations requiring attention when designing an infusion pump, including FDA regulation, self-test circuitry, and meeting the IEC 60601-1 standard for electrical medical equipment. It also provides summary coverage of pump mechanisms, power-on self-test (POST), designing for low power and portability, timekeeping, alarms, and electrostatic-discharge variables.
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Keywords: infusion pump, portable medical, medical equipment, IEC 60601-1 May 10, 2010

APPLICATION NOTE 4677
Important Considerations for Infusion Pump and Portable Medical
Designs


Abstract:This tutorial discusses critical considerations requiring attention when designing an infusion pump, including FDA
regulation, self-test circuitry, and meeting the IEC 60601-1 standard for electrical medical equipment. It also provides summary
coverage of pump mechanisms, power-on self-test (POST), designing for low power and portability, timekeeping, alarms, and
electrostatic-discharge variables.


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