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InfuLife® Elastomeric Infusion Pump for Antibiotics

High-flow InfuLife® pumps deliver antibiotics in 30 minutes to 5 hours, at home, in the hospital or at alternate sites. Fill it and start right away; no batteries or electronics.

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FDA 510(k) cleared, K240624 · Rx only · Manufactured in compliance with ISO 13485:2016 · Conforms to EU MDR 2017/745, TIR101:2021 and ISO 28620-2020

InfuLife® elastomeric pump, 400 mL, with tubing, filter and connectors

InfuLife® for antibiotics at a glance

8 high-flow models 100 to 400 mL at 50 to 250 mL/h
Infusions of 30 minutes to 5 hours Nominal time = volume ÷ flow rate
Accuracy ±9% Of the labeled flow rate
Start right after filling No waiting time required
Easy to fill Filling requires 50% less effort
Designed not to leak 50% less likely to leak than previous generations of elastomeric pumps
No batteries or electronics Silent operation; no false alarms; MR safe
Not made with natural rubber latex or DEHP Single use, sterile

Models for antibiotics

High-flow models, accuracy ±9%. Nominal delivery time = volume ÷ flow rate. Fill volume = volume to infuse + about 5 mL residual.

Model Volume (mL) Flow rate (mL/h) Nominal time Time variance (±)
High flow: antibiotics (±9%)
C100R1000 100 100 1 h 6 min
C100R2000 100 200 0.5 h 3 min
C250R0500 250 50 5 h 27 min
C250R1000 250 100 2.5 h 14 min
C250R1750 250 175 1.4 h 8 min
C250R2500 250 250 1 h 6 min
C400R1000 400 100 4 h 22 min
C400R2000 400 200 2 h 11 min

Preparing and giving antibiotics with InfuLife®

Pharmacy

  • Fill with a syringe or other filling device; filling requires 50% less effort.
  • Dosage is adjusted through the drug concentration; the flow rate is fixed.
  • Flow rates are based on 0.9% sodium chloride. Other diluents may change them; 5% dextrose gives about 10% longer delivery.
  • Can be started right after filling; no waiting time is required.
  • Drug stability reference (PMP-1107B) lists data for vancomycin, ertapenem and ceftriaxone.

Storage

  • Pumps can be pre-filled. A filled pump stored more than 8 hours before starting may run about 10% longer.
  • Store in the refrigerator if the drug requires it; never in the freezer.
  • Let a refrigerated pump reach room temperature before use: 2 to 5 hours, depending on volume.
  • Each pharmacy evaluates and validates the microbial risks of prolonged storage, following USP guidelines.

At home

  • The carry pouch goes on a belt during the day and can hang at the bedside at night.
  • There is no alarm. The balloon gets smaller as the medication is infused.
  • Keep the pump at the same height as the access site, and don't heat it or put it under a blanket: warmer pumps infuse faster, colder ones slower.
  • Not for use while bathing or swimming; showering is fine if the pump and access site are protected from water.
  • If it doesn't seem to be working, check that all clamps are open and the tubing isn't kinked, then call the provider.
  • Patient guide included (PMP-1102).

Questions about InfuLife® for antibiotics

How long does an antibiotic infusion take?

The nominal delivery time is the volume divided by the flow rate: 30 minutes to 5 hours across the high-flow models, within ±9%. Temperature, head height, fill volume and the solution's viscosity can make it shorter or longer.

Can pumps be filled ahead of time?

Yes. A filled pump can be started right away or stored; stored more than 8 hours before starting, it may run about 10% longer. Never freeze it, and let a refrigerated pump reach room temperature before use.

Does the diluent matter?

Yes. Flow rates are based on 0.9% sodium chloride. Other drugs or diluents can change the viscosity; 5% dextrose gives about 10% longer delivery time.

Does the pump have an alarm?

No. InfuLife has no batteries or electronics, so there is no alarm or alert if the flow stops, and it is not recommended for life-supporting medications. The balloon gets smaller as the medication is infused; the markings on the soft cover give only a general indication of what is left.

Can patients with a latex allergy use InfuLife®?

Yes. InfuLife® is not made with natural rubber latex or DEHP.

Can a patient have an MRI while connected?

Yes. InfuLife® has no metal or electronic parts and is MR safe.

What can't be infused with InfuLife®?

Blood and blood products, insulin, critical or life-supporting medications, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), lipids or fat emulsions, and any solution that is not compatible with the fluid path materials. See the Instructions for Use for all contraindications.

How to order

InfuLife® pumps are distributed by RWM.

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Questions about models, availability or in-service training: sales@firstmedicalsource.com

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Indications for Use

InfuLife is indicated for delivery of antibiotics, chemotherapy, and pain management, as directed by a physician or licensed healthcare professional. Routes of administration include intravenous, intra-arterial, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and epidural. Additionally, InfuLife is indicated for continuous and/or intermittent delivery of medication, such as local anesthetics or narcotics, to surgical wound sites and/or proximity to nerves for preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative regional anesthesia and pain management.

Intended patient populations: InfuLife is intended for use by adult patients, and children weighing more than 20 Kg.

Contraindications: InfuLife is contraindicated for intra-articular infusion of anesthetics and for infusion of blood and blood products, infusion of insulin, infusion of critical or life-supporting medications, infusion of any solution that is not compatible with the fluid path materials; and use in ambulatory regimens by patients not capable of self-administering their therapy or not under the care of a responsible individual. InfuLife is contraindicated for use on neonates, infants, and children weighing less than 20 Kg due to potential exposure to EO residuals.

CAUTION: FMS pumps are contraindicated for intra-articular use. There is an inherent risk in using any medical device. Please refer to the product labeling for Indications, Cautions, Warnings and Contraindications. Failure to follow the product labeling may directly impact patient safety. Physicians are responsible for prescribing and administering medications per instructions provided by the drug manufacturers.

InfuLife® is cleared for distribution in the USA under the 510k K240624. Federal law restricts these devices to sale by or on the order of a licensed healthcare practitioner. Rx only. See the Instructions for Use for complete warnings, contraindications and precautions.