Kit and method of reducing human error during implanted infusion pump refilling
Protein detection kit usable with implanted infusion pumps. The kit includes at least one container containing a protein-detecting composition and having an interface for allowing fluid to be introduced and a visual indicating mechanism for providing a visual indicator indicative of protein detection.
1. A method of safely refilling an implanted infusion pump, the method comprising:
locating a reservoir refill septum of the implanted infusion pump;
preventing inadvertent injection into an area overlying the implanted infusion pump; and
filling or refilling the implanted infusion pump,
wherein the preventing comprises:
withdrawing fluid from said area while attempting to fill or refill a reservoir of the implanted infusion pump; and
after the withdrawing, contacting the fluid with a protein-detecting composition to determine whether the protein-detecting composition experiences a reaction.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method further comprises:
accessing a container containing the protein-detecting composition;
injecting the withdrawn fluid into the container;
determining whether or not the protein-detecting composition experiences a color change.
3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the method further comprises:
filling or refilling the implanted infusion pump only after the determining.