A novel method for conformity assessment testing of infusion and perfusion pumps for post-market surveillance purposes.
Journal:
Technology and health care : official journal of the European Society for Engineering and Medicine
PMID:
36530107
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Introduction of fluids, medicaments and nutrients into the human body during hospitalization is fundamental for treatment and healing of patients. Fluids are introduced by means of infusion pumps while nutrients and medicaments are introduced by perfusion pumps. It is of vital importance for these devices to deliver exact amounts of the aforementioned substances as significant deviations can result in severe patient harm. Therefore it is important to effectively monitor their performance and prevent failures.