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IRADIMED CORPORATION Announces Issuance of U.S. Patent
Latest patent expands previous claims around IRADIMED’s wireless communication as used to remotely control an IV pump WINTER SPRINGS, Fla., May 11, 2020
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[{"type":"text","content":"Latest patent expands previous claims around IRADIMED’s wireless communication as used to remotely control an IV pump\nWINTER SPRINGS, Fla., May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IRADIMED CORPORATION (NASDAQ:IRMD), today announced the issuance by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office of a patent that expands on previous claims pertaining to the wireless remote control of IV infusion pumps.\n The patent for invention number US 10,617,821 B2 relates to a system and method for remotely communicating with an infusion device, such as our MRI compatible IV infusion pump. “This patent protection further secures our MRI IV pump system technology. FDA also recently recognized the general usefulness of remotely controlling IV pumps and, in April 2020, issued recommendations for a COVID-19 enforcement policy that highlights the need and benefits of remotely controlling IV pumps. Such remote capability enhances isolation and safety for healthcare professionals and patients. Our invention supports that need and further solidifies our leadership position in innovating MRI compatible and remote-controlled medical devices,” said Leslie McDonnell, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. “This issuance marks our 13th U.S. patent and brings our total number of patents to 17,” said McDonnell. About IRADIMED CORPORATION IRADIMED CORPORATION is a leader in the development of innovative magnetic resonance imaging (“MRI”) compatible medical devices. We are the only known provider of a non-magnetic intravenous (“IV”) infusion pump system that is specifically designed to be safe for use during MRI procedures. We were the first to develop an infusion delivery system that largely eliminates many of the dangers and problems present during MRI procedures. Standard infusion pumps contain magnetic and electronic components which can create radio frequency interference and are dangerous to operate in the presence of the powerful magnet that drives an MRI system. Our patented MRidium® MRI compatible IV infusion pump system has been designed with a non-magnetic ultrasonic motor, uniquely designed non-ferrous parts and other special features to safely and predictably deliver anesthesia and other IV fluids during various MRI procedures. Our pump solution provides a seamless approach that enables accurate, safe and dependable fluid delivery before, during an...