Miniature disposable drug infusion pumps with improved safety features and embedded computer control

Sarcos Research Corporation proposes the development of a miniature, disposable, embedded computer-controlled IV infusion pump for administration of drugs during casualty treatment, stabilization and transport on the battlefield. The pump will be based on the Company's proprietary design concepts that enable pumps that are accurate, power efficient, small size, light weight, rugged, and can operate in closed-loop control, or in easy to program manual control mode, in battlefield, casualty transport, and hospital environments. The proposed disposable pump will be easily attachable to the wounded soldier during transport, or on the anesthesia / fluid delivery manifold of automated life support system (such as LSTAT). The pump will be equipped with enhanced safety and monitoring features for flow measurement and control, and with communication, data recording and remote control capabilities. The pump will be economical to manufacture and thus be disposable. Phase 1 will focus on the analysis of design alternatives, development of System Specifications, and feasibility demonstration of principal system components. Phase 2 will address prototyping, product design, testing and regulatory approval, and preproduction engineering development.