MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641044091 A) filed by Saveetha Institute Of Medical And Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on April 7, for 'automatic iv line disconnect and blood backflow alert system.'
Inventor(s) include Dr. Elakkiya T; Dr. Prathap Suganthlra Babu; and Dr. Deepak Nallaswamy Veeraiyan.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The present invention relates to an automatic intravenous (IV) disconnect and blood backtlow alert system designed to enhance patient safety during IV therapy. The system continuously monitors the IV line tor blood backtlow, accidental disconnection, or abnormal tlow condition$ using integrated sensors and electronic monitoring units. Upon detecting any irregularity, the device automatically triggers visual and auditory alerts to notify healthcare personnel and, if necessary, initiates a controlled disconnection of the IV line to prevent blood loss, contamination, or injwy. The invention is portable, easy to use, and compatible with standard IV setups, allowing rapid integration into hospitals, clinics, and home-care environments. By combining real-time monitoring, automated safety mechanisms, and alert functionalities, the system reduces the risk of IV-related complications, improves patient care efficiency, and supports healthcare professionals in maintaining high standards of clinical safety."
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