Large volume injectors (LVIs) are wearable devices that enable continuous subcutaneous drug delivery. They are intended to replace conventional intravenous drug delivery for certain therapies.
Therapies using intravenous injections require patients to go to the hospital, preventing them from working or doing other daily activities. They also demand the presence and effort of the clinical staff, therefore generating costs. Large volume injectors improve patient comfort, reduce pressure on clinical staff, and save costs. Some LVIs require precise dosing of the drug delivered, which in turn requires the pump to be controlled by a flow sensor. Moreover, bubble, empty lines and occlusion detection are desirable for an improved patient safety and a better compliance.
Our miniaturized liquid flow platform provides accurate flow measurement in the desirable therapy range, uses biocompatible materials, and offers air-in-line alarms.
