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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2011
Filed:
Oct. 13, 2009
Chad Amborn, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Chris Lacy, Arden Hills, MN (US);
Steven Cote, Stillwater, MN (US);
Chad Amborn, Minneapolis, MN (US);
Chris Lacy, Arden Hills, MN (US);
Steven Cote, Stillwater, MN (US);
Smiths Medical ASD, Inc., Rockland, MA (US);
Abstract
A disposable medical cassette apparatus and method for housing medication in a tamper resistant enclosure for selective coupled attachment to an ambulatory infusion pump. In some embodiments, the device may include a first assembly comprising a rear housing and a pressure plate affixed to one another, as well as a second assembly comprising a cover that includes a plurality of lock feature protrusions and at least one slotted aperture. The first assembly and second assembly are adapted for permanent coupling by a first and second lock arrangements. Generally, the first lock arrangement includes lock feature protrusions of the second assembly engaging within the lock receiving structures of the first assembly. Further, the second lock arrangement includes at least one tabbed snap member of the first assembly engaging within at least one corresponding slotted aperture of the second assembly.