Description Of The System; The Md.2 - IMD MD.2 User Manual

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Description of the System

The MD.2 has three elements: the medication delivery unit, the IMD Support Center, and the
caregiver.

The MD.2

WARNING
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The MD.2 delivers medication in special FDA/USDA approved 1 oz. plastic cups and lids. Each
cup is filled with one dosing period of capsule or pill medication. Liquids, inhalants, patches
and injectables cannot be dispensed from the MD.2. Never load nitroglycerin into the MD.2.
However, reminder messages to use this type of medication can be included in the medication
schedule. The medication cups are easily handled, filled and opened. They provide clean, sealed
storage for the medication.
The MD.2 can deliver up to 6 medication cups per day. Each medication cup is delivered to the
user at a scheduled time of the day. The schedule is loaded into the MD.2 by the IMD Support
Center, via telephone connection. Schedule information needs to be entered once, and can be
easily adjusted as medication needs change.
The total medication capacity of the MD.2 depends on the number of cups to be delivered per day.
Table 2-1 summarizes the medication handling capacity of the MD.2.
Table 2-1. MD.2 Capacity vs. Medication Deliveries / Day
Delivery Rate
1 delivery /day
2 delivery /day
3 delivery /day
4 to 6 delivery /day
The MD.2 uses several ways to get your attention when it is time to take your medication. To
communicate medication reminders and directions, the unit announces voice messages.
Additionally, these messages are printed on the front of the machine. A bright red light also
flashes when medication is available for delivery.
The MD.2 attempts caregiver phone notification when:
1. The user misses their medication;
2. The MD.2 is almost out of medication;
3. The MD.2 detects that its batteries are low;
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Capacity, # Days
40 days
30 days
20 days
10 days