SIGNATURE EDITION & ACCUSLIDE FLOW REGULATOR FOR ALARIS

Peristaltic infusion pump and disposable pump cartridge

IDEO performed extensive mechanical engineering work on this peristaltic pump, which is designed to deliver highly precise amounts of fluid to patients. Because the pump works on the outside of the IV tubing (without contacting the fluid), subtle material and handling issues must be overcome.

The patented solution is the AccuSlide Flow Regulator, a disposable pumping cartridge that is a great improvement over standard round tubing, and also acts as a cutoff and overpressure valve. Special care was taken to provide for ergonomic and error-free handling.

(Alaris was formerly known as IVAC.)

Project date: 1998