CA2434731C — Modular infusion device and method

USPTO Abstract

A device (10) for delivering fluid including a disposable assembly (800) having an exit port assembly (70) and a metering portion of a dispenser (40) for controlling fluid flow to the exit port assembly (70), and a reusable assembly (700) having a control portion (46) of the dispenser (40) adapted to control the metering portion of the dispenser (40) upon attachment of the reusable assembly (700) and the disposable assembly (800), a local processor (50) connected to the dispenser (40) and programmed to cause fluid flow to the exit port assembly (70) through the dispenser (40) based upon flow instructions, and a local wireless communication element (60) connected to the local processor (50) for receiving flow instructions from a remote wireless device (100). The assemblies (700, 800) are adapted to be removably attached, and a power source (80) is contained in the disposable assembly (800) for providing power to the reusable assembly (700) upon attachment of the reusable assembly (700) and the disposable assembly (800)..