v(t)Δv(t)Δv(t) is determined and compared to a maximum permissible volume set by the user. If any of the maxima meet or exceed the value, an alert is issued. Once the maximum permissible volume is reached, the infusion is stopped.
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To prevent overinfusion, an infusion pump restricts the volume of infusate that the patient can receive over a given period of time by utilizing an analytical model of infusate volume delivered to the patient as a function of time that takes the form of a piecewise function, v(t). During initial programming of an infusion, an initial version of the model is created. The model is updated each time the flow rate modulation pattern is modified over the course of the infusion. Each update to the model results in one or more new elements being added to the piecewise function. The maxima of each element of the piecewise Δv(t) is determined and compared to a maximum permissible volume set by the user. If any of the maxima meet or exceed the value, an alert is issued. Once the maximum permissible volume is reached, the infusion is stopped.
A cassette with free flow prevention for use with an ambulatory pump. The cassette includes a free flow prevention clamp and a housing. The free flow prevention clamp includes a clamping section having a first clamp side and a second clamp side. The housing supports the free flow prevention clamp and defines a channel for receiving a tube. The first and second clamp sides extend parallel to the channel and the clamping section extends across the channel. The free flow prevention clamp is configurable within the housing via an actuator assembly in an open condition that allows fluid flow through the tube when force is applied to the clamping section and in a closed condition that prevents fluid flow through the tube when the force is removed from the clamping section.
A cassette with free flow prevention for use with an ambulatory pump. The cassette includes a free flow prevention clamp and a housing. The free flow prevention clamp includes a clamping section having a first clamp side and a second clamp side. The housing supports the free flow prevention clamp and defines a channel for receiving a tube. The first and second clamp sides extend parallel to the channel and the clamping section extends across the channel. The free flow prevention clamp is configurable within the housing via an actuator assembly in an open condition that allows fluid flow through the tube when force is applied to the clamping section and in a closed condition that prevents fluid flow through the tube when the force is removed from the clamping section.
A catheter securement device includes a base defining a slot and at least one inertial damper attached to the base and extending above the slot. The slot and the at least one inertial damper can be relatively positioned so that when the slot is aligned over a catheter insertion site, a catheter tube exiting the catheter insertion site is receivable through the slot and coilable around at least a portion of the at least one inertial damper.
A cassette with free-flow prevention for use with an ambulatory pump. The cassette includes a free-flow prevention device and a housing. The housing is configured to receive the free-flow prevention device through press-fit insertion to facilitate manufacturing. The housing includes an external face, a press plate coupled to the external face, a lever arm retention system to retain the free-flow prevention device, and vertical sidewalls extending from the external face. The housing additionally includes cutouts in the external face adjacent the vertical sidewalls that permit outward bending of the vertical side walls during press-fit insertion of the free-flow prevention device in a direction perpendicular to the press plate.
A cassette with free-flow prevention for use with an ambulatory pump. The cassette includes a free-flow prevention device and a housing. The housing is configured to receive the free-flow prevention device through press-fit insertion to facilitate manufacturing. The housing includes an external face, a press plate coupled to the external face, a lever arm retention system to retain the free-flow prevention device, and vertical sidewalls extending from the external face. The housing additionally includes cutouts in the external face adjacent the vertical sidewalls that permit outward bending of the vertical side walls during press-fit insertion of the free-flow prevention device in a direction perpendicular to the press plate.
Systems and devices for replacing connectors using a modular port assembly. An infusion pump assembly includes a main assembly with an opening that is surrounded by a bezel. The bezel is sized and shaped to releasably receive a port assembly. The port assembly includes a connector that is oriented to releasably engage with a receptacle located within the main assembly and near the opening, and thereby form an operable connection between the connector and its receptacle (e.g., using a cable). The assembly optionally includes a gasket that is sized and shaped to rest between an edge of the port assembly and the bezel. The port assembly is releasably secured with one or more fasteners.
Systems and devices for replacing connectors using a modular port assembly. An infusion pump assembly includes a main assembly with an opening that is surrounded by a bezel. The bezel is sized and shaped to releasably receive a port assembly. The port assembly includes a connector that is oriented to releasably engage with a receptacle located within the main assembly and near the opening, and thereby form an operable connection between the connector and its receptacle (e.g., using a cable). The assembly optionally includes a gasket that is sized and shaped to rest between an edge of the port assembly and the bezel. The port assembly is releasably secured with one or more fasteners.
An infusion pump includes a controller that controls the pump's operating states including an initiation state and a current operating state for an infusion. The infusion pump has a clock that tracks the time of the current operating state of the infusion and a memory in communication with the controller and the clock that stores pump settings. The infusion pump includes a primary power source that provides power to the controller, clock, memory, and other pump components required for pumping during an infusion. The pump also includes a backup power source that provides power to the controller, clock, and memory during interruptions in power from the primary power source.
A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
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An ambulatory infusion peristaltic pump has a cam shaft controlled by an encoder magnet assembly including a diametrically polarized magnet and an injection molded plastic housing. The encoder magnet assembly is attached to the cam shaft by a pair of cantilever snaps that are a part of the housing and are keyed to the cams by an alignment pin such that the angular position of the magnet's poles corresponds to the orientation of the cams. The magnetic orientation is detected by an encoder printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) positioned within the ambulatory infusion peristaltic pump and communicates readings to a pump microcontroller that determines the speed of the drive shaft and the angular position of the magnet (and, in turn, the position of each cam) from the PCBA readings and controls the pump based on the determined speed and position data in accordance with pump parameter settings.
An ambulatory infusion peristaltic pump has a cam shaft controlled by an encoder magnet assembly including a diametrically polarized magnet and an injection molded plastic housing. The encoder magnet assembly is attached to the cam shaft by a pair of cantilever snaps that are a part of the housing and are keyed to the cams by an alignment pin such that the angular position of the magnet's poles corresponds to the orientation of the cams. The magnetic orientation is detected by an encoder printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) positioned within the ambulatory infusion peristaltic pump and communicates readings to a pump microcontroller that determines the speed of the drive shaft and the angular position of the magnet (and, in turn, the position of each cam) from the PCBA readings and controls the pump based on the determined speed and position data in accordance with pump parameter settings.
An ambulatory pump and a battery compartment for use in an ambulatory pump. The ambulatory pump includes a pump, a controller coupled to the pump for controlling the pump to deliver fluid to a patient, and a battery compartment electrically coupled to the pump and the controller. The battery compartment defines a cavity for alternately receiving a battery pack and a plurality of household batteries. The battery compartment is covered by an access cover that includes one or more rotatable retaining members that allow for the cavity to accept and hold the battery pack or household batteries.
An ambulatory pump and a battery compartment for use in an ambulatory pump. The ambulatory pump includes a pump, a controller coupled to the pump for controlling the pump to deliver fluid to a patient, and a battery compartment electrically coupled to the pump and the controller. The battery compartment defines a cavity for alternately receiving a battery pack and a plurality of household batteries. The battery compartment is covered by an access cover that includes one or more rotatable retaining members that allow for the cavity to accept and hold the battery pack or household batteries.
H01M 50/207 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape
H01M 50/213 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells characterised by their shape adapted for cells having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/296 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by terminals of battery packs
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INFUSION PUMP THAT SETS PUMP PARAMETERS BASED ON CASSETTE TYPE
Techniques are provided for identifying an infusion cassette of an infusion pump that are simple to implement yet sophisticated enough to convey pump parameter data to the infusion pump when the infusion cassette is inserted into a receptacle of the infusion pump. The infusion pump includes a pump that acts on tubing to pump fluid through the tubing and a receptacle configured to receive an infusion cassette. The tubing passes through the infusion cassette and engages the pump when the infusion cassette is fully inserted. A detection system identifies the type of infusion cassette and sets and/or limits infusion pump parameters based on the detected type of infusion cassette. The detection system includes sensors within the infusion pump that detect the presence/absence of holes or other types of markings (e.g., colored regions or textured areas) on the infusion cassette in order to determine the type of infusion cassette and associated pumping parameters.
Techniques are provided for identifying an infusion cassette of an infusion pump that are simple to implement yet sophisticated enough to convey pump parameter data to the infusion pump when the infusion cassette is inserted into the infusion pump. The infusion pump includes a pump that acts on tubing to pump fluid through the tubing and a receptacle configured to receive an infusion cassette. The tubing passes through the infusion cassette and engages the pump when the infusion cassette is fully inserted. A detection system identifies the type of infusion cassette and sets and/or limits infusion pump parameters based on the detected type of infusion cassette. The detection system includes sensors within the infusion pump that detect the presence/absence of holes or other types of markings (e.g., colored regions or textured areas) on the infusion cassette in order to determine the type of infusion cassette and associated pumping parameters.
Infusion pump control safeguards are provided by using multiple controller cores to ensure proper operation of an infusion pump. Each controller core controls specific operations of the pump and is interconnected with each other to monitor the operation of the other controller cores. The controller cores may include a pump controller core, the supervisor controller core, a System Controller Core, and a User Interface Controller Core. The Pump Controller Core is dedicated to control pump motor movement. No other controller core has direct access to the pump motor with a limited exception of the supervisor controller core, which can stop power flow to the pump motor in the event any one of the other controller cores is determined to be behaving improperly.
Infusion pump control safeguards are provided by using multiple controller cores to ensure proper operation of an infusion pump. Each controller core controls specific operations of the pump and is interconnected with each other to monitor the operation of the other controller cores. The controller cores may include a pump controller core, the supervisor controller core, a System Controller Core, and a User Interface Controller Core. The Pump Controller Core is dedicated to control pump motor movement. No other controller core has direct access to the pump motor with a limited exception of the supervisor controller core, which can stop power flow to the pump motor in the event any one of the other controller cores is determined to be behaving improperly.
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CASSETTE WITH FREE FLOW PREVENTION FOR INFUSION PUMP
A cassette with free flow prevention for use with an ambulatory pump. The cassette includes a free flow prevention clamp and a housing. The free flow prevention clamp includes a clamping section having a first clamp side and a second clamp side. The housing supports the free flow prevention clamp and defines a channel for receiving a tube. The first and second clamp sides extend parallel to the channel and the clamping section extends across the channel. The free flow prevention clamp is configurable within the housing via an actuator assembly in an open condition that allows fluid flow through the tube when force is applied to the clamping section and in a closed condition that prevents fluid flow through the tube when the force is removed from the clamping section.
A cassette with free flow prevention for use with an ambulatory pump. The cassette includes a free flow prevention clamp and a housing. The free flow prevention clamp includes a clamping section having a first clamp side and a second clamp side. The housing supports the free flow prevention clamp and defines a channel for receiving a tube. The first and second clamp sides extend parallel to the channel and the clamping section extends across the channel. The free flow prevention clamp is configurable within the housing via an actuator assembly in an open condition that allows fluid flow through the tube when force is applied to the clamping section and in a closed condition that prevents fluid flow through the tube when the force is removed from the clamping section.
A cradle securely mounts one or more infusion pumps to a pole without obstructing the display, buttons, or connector ports of the infusion pumps. A lower portion of the cradle includes connection pins sized/oriented to fit within respective connection holes of the infusion pump as well as an integrated strain relief mechanism for one or more cables. An upper portion of the cradle includes clamps for engaging a protrusion/ridge on a top surface of the infusion pumps. In a single cradle configuration, a recess within a back surface of the cradle mates with a pole clamp connector or a mounting bar in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. In a multiple cradle configuration, each cradle is secured indirectly to the pole clamp connector via a mounting bar and respective adapters. The mounting bar may be bent to introduce an offset between adjacent infusion pumps.
A lockbox configured to securely mount an ambulatory infusion pump and a fluid bag containing an infusate to a pole securely stores and dispenses the infusate without impacting operation of the ambulatory infusion pump. A cradle is adapted to receive the ambulatory infusion pump. The lockbox is mounted to a pole by inserting screws from an interior of the lockbox housing through holes in the cradle and in the lockbox housing to terminate in a lockable pole clamp. The lockbox housing has an L-shaped configuration with first portion shaped and sized for the fluid bag and a second portion sized and shaped to accommodate the ambulatory infusion pump and to provide access to the ambulatory infusion pump for programming. The L-shaped configuration distributes weight evenly when the lockbox is mounted on the pole.
A cradle securely mounts one or more infusion pumps to a pole without obstructing the display, buttons, or connector ports of the infusion pumps. A lower portion of the cradle includes connection pins sized/oriented to fit within respective connection holes of the infusion pump as well as an integrated strain relief mechanism for one or more cables. An upper portion of the cradle includes clamps for engaging a protrusion/ridge on a top surface of the infusion pumps. In a single cradle configuration, a recess within a back surface of the cradle mates with a pole clamp connector or a mounting bar in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. In a multiple cradle configuration, each cradle is secured indirectly to the pole clamp connector via a mounting bar and respective adapters. The mounting bar may be bent to introduce an offset between adjacent infusion pumps.
A lockbox configured to securely mount an ambulatory infusion pump and a fluid bag containing an infusate to a pole securely stores and dispenses the infusate without impacting operation of the ambulatory infusion pump. A cradle is adapted to receive the ambulatory infusion pump. The lockbox is mounted to a pole by inserting screws from an interior of the lockbox housing through holes in the cradle and in the lockbox housing to terminate in a lockable pole clamp. The lockbox housing has an L-shaped configuration with first portion shaped and sized for the fluid bag and a second portion sized and shaped to accommodate the ambulatory infusion pump and to provide access to the ambulatory infusion pump for programming. The L-shaped configuration distributes weight evenly when the lockbox is mounted on the pole.
Systems and devices for controlling the delivery of a fluid are described. A latch assembly for guiding a cassette into the recess of an infusion pump housing includes a rotatable actuator connected to a movable latch. The movable latch includes one or more latch prongs that engage with the cassette. As the actuator is rotated toward its closed position, the latch prongs guide the cassette into the recess. A spring-biased release assembly holds the latch assembly closed and facilitates a secure engagement between the cassette and the recess, thereby holding the flexible tubing within the cassette in a secure engagement with the infusion pump. The latch assembly includes a magnet and a sensor in the pump housing to detect whether the latch assembly is closed.
Systems and devices for controlling the delivery of a fluid are described. A latch assembly for guiding a cassette into the recess of an infusion pump housing includes a rotatable actuator connected to a movable latch. The movable latch includes one or more latch prongs that engage with the cassette. As the actuator is rotated toward its closed position, the latch prongs guide the cassette into the recess. A spring-biased release assembly holds the latch assembly closed and facilitates a secure engagement between the cassette and the recess, thereby holding the flexible tubing within the cassette in a secure engagement with the infusion pump. The latch assembly includes a magnet and a sensor in the pump housing to detect whether the latch assembly is closed.
F04B 43/08 - Machines, pumps, or pumping installations having flexible working members having tubular flexible members
F16B 2/02 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
Multiple hardware and software external signaling safeguards are employed by an infusion pump to ensure proper operation and to prevent the possibility of overinfusion or underinfusion due to unauthorized signals. Wireless communications with the infusion pump pass through a communications module, and a collection of interconnected controller cores process communications within the infusion pump. The communication module provides wireless communication and manages all wireless communications with the controller cores. Communication through a wired communication interface is also available but may only be permitted when the infusion pump is not actively infusing. When the infusion pump is actively infusing, no communication via the wired communication interface is permitted. The validity of certificates from external wired and wireless signal sources are checked to ensure the source is authorized to communicate with the infusion pump. In addition, all communications are expected to utilize proprietary messaging protocols. Messages received by the infusion pump in other formats are rejected.
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Multiple hardware and software external signaling safeguards are employed by an infusion pump to ensure proper operation and to prevent the possibility of overinfusion or underinfusion due to unauthorized signals. All communications with the infusion pump pass through a communications module, and a collection of interconnected controller cores process communications within the infusion pump. The communication module provides wireless and wired communication and manages all communications with the controller cores. Communication through the wired communication interface is only permitted when the infusion pump is not actively infusing. When the infusion pump is actively infusing, no communication via the wired communication interface is permitted. The validity of certificates from external wired and wireless signal sources are checked to ensure the source is authorized to communicate with the infusion pump. In addition, all communications are expected to utilize proprietary messaging protocols. Messages received by the infusion pump in other formats are rejected.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
Hardware and software signaling safeguards are employed by an infusion pump to ensure proper operation and to prevent the possibility of overinfusion or underinfusion due to unauthorized signals. Wireless communications with the infusion pump pass through a communications module, and a collection of interconnected controller cores process communications within the infusion pump. The communication module provides wireless communication and manages all wireless communications with the controller cores. Communication through a wired interface is also available, e.g., when the infusion pump is not actively infusing. When the infusion pump is actively infusing, no communication via the wired communication interface is permitted. The validity of certificates from external wired and wireless signal sources are checked to ensure the source is authorized to communicate with the infusion pump. In addition, all communications are expected to utilize proprietary messaging protocols. Messages received by the infusion pump in other formats are rejected.
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An infusion pump includes a multi-tabbed graphical user interface (GUI) that guides the user to the next tab to select during programming of the infusion pump. The GUI includes tabs that correspond to categories of parameters for entry (e.g., patient information, drug information, infusion information). As the data is entered, the operator selects the tabs (moving from left to right) and enters required parameters until all required parameters have been entered. Due to the number of items presented under a particular tab, it may not be readily apparent to the operator when the operator has entered all required parameters and can move on to the next tab. Accordingly, the GUI presents an indicator (e.g., small triangle) on or adjacent the next tab as soon as the required fields are completed, which guides the operator and speeds up programming when the required fields constitute less than the total number of fields.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
An infusion pump includes a multi-tabbed graphical user interface (GUI) that guides the user to the next tab to select during programming of the infusion pump. The GUI includes tabs that correspond to categories of parameters for entry (e.g., patient information, drug information, infusion information). As the data is entered, the operator selects the tabs (moving from left to right) and enters required parameters until all required parameters have been entered. Due to the number of items presented under a particular tab, it may not be readily apparent to the operator when the operator has entered all required parameters and can move on to the next tab. Accordingly, the GUI presents an indicator (e.g., small triangle) on or adjacent the next tab as soon as the required fields are completed, which guides the operator and speeds up programming when the required fields constitute less than the total number of fields.
A closed system transfer device includes a first adaptor and a second adaptor that attach with one another in a coupled state to form a sealed fluid passage between two reservoirs. The first adaptor can be attached to a first reservoir, and the second adaptor can be attached to a second reservoir. One or both adaptors can include a septum that engages another septum during coupling and decoupling to prevent liquid or vapor from being released to the environment. The device can also include a vent line that equalizes pressure between the two reservoirs. The vent line can include at least one filter to filter gas in device. In addition, or in the alternative, the vent line can be connected in fluid communication with an inflatable membrane that stores gas inside the device and assists in equalizing pressure.
A pharmaceutical vial, container assembly, system and method. The vial can include a hollow body, a first passage, a second passage, a first temporary closure sealing the first passage, and a second temporary closure sealing the second passage. A diluent container can include a first connector to connect the diluent container and vial in fluid communication for mixing an active pharmaceutical ingredient with a diluent. An infusion set can include a second connector to connect the infusion set and vial in fluid communication, and a delivery device. The method can include the steps of connecting the diluent container to the first temporary closure of the vial, transferring a diluent from the diluent container into the vial, reconstituting an active pharmaceutical ingredient with the diluent to form a solution, connecting the delivery device to the second temporary closure, and administering the solution through the delivery device into a patient.
A dialysis system with post dialysis aseptic blood return including a fluid source, a dialyzer, a pump, a venous line, an arterial line, a bridge line coupled between the venous line and the arterial line, and a fluid source line coupled between the fluid source and a fluid port of the arterial line downstream for the bridge line. Aseptic blood return after dialysis is performed by blocking the arterial line between the bridge line and the fluid port, unblocking the bridge line, unblocking the fluid source line, and operating the pump in a forward direction to produce fluid flow from the fluid source, through the dialyzer, and through the bridge line to force venous blood in the venous line toward the patient venous access and arterial blood in the arterial line toward the patient arterial access.
A device and method for fluidly connecting a drug container with a solution container in a closed state, and for combining contents of the drug container and the solution container in an activated state. The device has a connector body with a first coupling and first fluid passage that connect with the drug container. The connector body also has a second coupling and second fluid passage that connect with the solution container. A control valve has a movable valve body that defines a third fluid passage. The valve body is positionable relative to the connector body in a first position that blocks fluid communication between the first fluid passage and second fluid passage. The valve body is also positionable in a second position that permits fluid communication between the first fluid passage and second fluid passage.
A needle-free connector for accessing a patient's intravenous line includes a hollow body having a first end with a first opening, a second end with a second opening, and an inner wall defining a chamber. A hollow piston disposed in the chamber is axially collapsible to allow fluid to flow between the inner wall of the hollow body and the outer surface of the hollow piston. An inner surface of the hollow piston includes a fluted section having a radial array of axial slots. The fluted section has a first radial thickness configured to buckle in response to axial force applied to the hollow piston. The hollow piston further includes a retrograde-reducing stiffener. The retrograde-reducing stiffener has a second radial thickness that is greater than the first radial thickness.
F16L 37/40 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied
A needle-free connector for accessing a patient's intravenous line includes a hollow body having a first end with a first opening, a second end with a second opening, and an inner wall defining a chamber. A hollow piston disposed in the chamber is axially collapsible to allow fluid to flow between the inner wall of the hollow body and the outer surface of the hollow piston. An inner surface of the hollow piston includes a fluted section having a radial array of axial slots. The fluted section has a first radial thickness configured to buckle in response to axial force applied to the hollow piston. The hollow piston further includes a retrograde-reducing stiffener. The retrograde-reducing stiffener has a second radial thickness that is greater than the first radial thickness.
A closed system transfer device includes a first adaptor and a second adaptor that attach with one another in a coupled state to form a sealed fluid passage between two reservoirs. The first adaptor can be attached to a first reservoir, and the second adaptor can be attached to a second reservoir. One or both adaptors can include a septum that engages another septum during coupling and decoupling to prevent liquid or vapor from being released to the environment. The device can also include a vent line that equalizes pressure between the two reservoirs. The vent line can include at least one filter to filter gas in device. In addition, or in the alternative, the vent line can be connected in fluid communication with an inflatable membrane that stores gas inside the device and assists in equalizing pressure.
An exemplary compounding system and method can include two pump heads for simultaneously drawing two different fluids from at least two separate input containers such that the at least two different fluids are mixed and distributed to an output container. The system can include a manifold that maintains separation of certain of the different fluids until after passing by a first pump and a second pump and/or additional pumps. A junction can be placed in the fluid line downstream of the first and second pumps and/or additional pumps such that all or some of the fluids are mixed prior to output to the output container. The method of using the system can include incorporating software that selects various fluids at certain times and sequences to ensure optimum efficiency and safety for the system, and can continue compounding actions even when an input supply container runs out or otherwise fails to supply a particular fluid/material. The method of use also includes connection of a transfer set to a housing in a manner that further ensures optimum efficiency and safety.
B01F 101/22 - Mixing of ingredients for pharmaceutical or medical compositions
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
A connector is configured to connect a drug container with a solution container and permit contents of the drug container to be combined with the solution container. The connector has a connector body with a first coupling for fluid connection with the drug container. The first coupling defines a first fluid passage. The connector body also has a second coupling for fluid connection with the solution container. The second coupling defines a second fluid passage. A control valve has a movable valve body that defines a third fluid passage. The valve body is positionable relative to the connector body in a first position, in which the first fluid passage is sealed from the second fluid passage. The valve body is also positionable in a second position, in which the first fluid passage is connected in fluid communication with the second fluid passage by the third fluid passage.
The present invention pertains to a flexible universal catheter securement device having a longitudinal axis perpendicular to a transverse axis. The securement device preferably secures catheters with a hub. The device has a lower base attached to an upper base having a first integral securement strap and a second integral securement strap. The lower base has an upper side and a lower side, each having an adhesive. When the first strap and second strap are in an open position, the straps extend longitudinally from the upper base at folding lines parallel to the transverse axis. The straps are preferably separated by a circular opening smaller than the outside diameter of the hub. Each strap has an inside edge, where the inside edge comprises a portion of the circular opening and the inside edge is longer than the outside edge of the strap.
Needleless drug delivery devices sold empty, namely, intravenous administration infusion sets, intravenous administration infusion extension sets, and needleless connector devices; needleless injection systems; needleless fluid injectors for medical use; and needleless intravenous infusion sets comprised of injection sites, tubing, female and male luer connectors, spin-lock connectors, drip chambers and spikes, stopcocks, roller, slide and pinch clamps, burettes, filters, back check valves, T-fittings, bifurcated connectors, trifurcated connectors and quadfurcated connectors; all the aforementioned goods for medical, dental, or veterinary use
A peristaltic infusion pump with improved low flow performance. The pump includes a cam shaft having cams offset in an axial direction, pump fingers that engage a tube, each finger coupled to a respective cam, the fingers creating a pumping region and an occlusion region within the tube, a motor coupled to the cam shaft, a memory, and a controller. The controller implements cam rotation instructions received from the memory to cause the pump to position the fingers in the occlusion region prior to beginning an infusion therapy to deliver fluid to patient through the tube at a patient fluid delivery rate, rotate the cam shaft to transition the fingers from the occlusion region to the pumping region at a startup rate that is faster than a patient fluid delivery rate, and rotate the cam shaft at the patient fluid delivery rate in the pumping region.
An ambulatory pump and a battery compartment for use in an ambulatory pump. The ambulatory pump includes a pump, a controller coupled to the pump for controlling the pump to deliver fluid to a patient, and a battery compartment electrically coupled to the pump and the controller. The battery compartment defines a cavity for alternately receiving a battery pack and a plurality of household batteries. A flex guide is positioned within the cavity. The flex guide has a compressed state and a non-compressed state where a profile of the flex guide has a height that is greater than half the insertion depth of the household batteries in the non-compressed state and that is less than half the insertion depth in the compressed state.
A cassette with free flow prevention for use with an ambulatory pump. The cassette includes a free flow prevention clamp and a housing. The free flow prevention clamp includes a clamping section having a first side and a second side, a first elongate section extending from the first side, and a second elongate section extending from the second side. The housing supports the free flow prevention clamp and defines a channel for receiving a tube. The elongate sections extend parallel to the channel and the clamping section extends across the channel. The free flow prevention clamp is configurable within the housing in an open condition that allows fluid flow through the tube when force is applied to one of the elongate sections and in a closed condition that prevents fluid flow through the tube when the force is removed from the elongate sections.
A connector is configured to connect a drug container with a solution container and permit contents of the drug container to be combined with the solution container. The connector has a connector body with a first coupling for fluid connection with the drug container. The first coupling defines a first fluid passage. The connector body also has a second coupling for fluid connection with the solution container. The second coupling defines a second fluid passage. A control valve has a movable valve body that defines a third fluid passage. The valve body is positionable relative to the connector body in a first position, in which the first fluid passage is sealed from the second fluid passage. The valve body is also positionable in a second position, in which the first fluid passage is connected in fluid communication with the second fluid passage by the third fluid passage.
An exemplary compounding method of controlling a compounding device to prepare an admixture of at least two distinct material sources can include examining material source solutions for incompatibility of the ingredients and operating a first and a second pump to prevent one of the incompatible source solutions from entering a common flow path. The processing method can detect degradation of a fluid line by evaluating one or more of calibration error rate data, cumulative volumetric flow data, or cumulative pump operation data. The processing method can also selectively transfer a first group of source solutions using the first pump, receiving pump data from one or more sensors that sense actions of the pumps, applying fluid correction factors and calculating discrete pump movements, the pump movements being indicative of an amount of source solution displacement by a pump, and operating the pumps to selectively dispense the source solution amounts according to a preparation order.
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
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Compounding device, system, kit, software, and method
An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a transfer set and junction structure that has a junction body, a first inlet port located at a first portion of the junction body, a second inlet port located at a second portion of the junction body, and an outlet port located at a third portion of the junction body. The junction structure can be configured to mix fluid received from both the first inlet port and second inlet port and to deliver the fluid to the outlet port. The junction structure can also include attachment structure located on the junction body and configured to attach the junction structure to the housing of the compounding device at a location downstream of a pump system.
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B01F 101/00 - Mixing characterised by the nature of the mixed materials or by the application field
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Compounding device, system, kit, software, and method
An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a valve including a valve housing and a valve structure located within the valve housing. The valve structure can be configured to permit fluid to flow through the valve when in an open position, and can include a gravity wall wherein, when the valve structure is in the open position, fluid moving through the valve structure moves upward against a force of gravity when travelling through the valve and traversing the gravity wall.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
An exemplary compounding system and device for mixing materials can include a housing, a first material source and a second material source. A first fluid line can be operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a first volume of fluid per unit time from the first material source to a final container. A second fluid line can be operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a second volume of fluid per unit time from the second material source to the final container. The device can also include a pump system including, a first pump having a first rotor and a first platen which secures the first fluid line between the first rotor and the first platen, the first pump being configured to move the first volume of fluid through the first fluid line, and a second pump having a second rotor and a second platen which secures the second fluid line between the second rotor and the second platen, the second pump being configured to move the second volume of fluid through the second fluid line. A first platen lock can be provided and can be rotated in a first direction to lock the first platen in a closed position relative to the first rotor, and wherein rotation of the first rotor draws the first material source through the first fluid line. The pump system can also be configured such that the volume of fluid per unit time delivered by the first and second pumps is different, and/or where the first and second pumps have different head characteristics.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
B01F 23/45 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using flow mixing
B01F 23/451 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using flow mixing by injecting one liquid into another
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
Infusion systems and related methods involving a catheter hub and an extension or IV administration set having a male Luer connector for fluid communication with the catheter hub. A support adaptor is provided with the extension or IV administration set and has a body with a length between first and second ends, and a body wall having a continuous wall surface in a radial direction relative to the length and which defines an exterior of the body. An internal wall of the support adaptor defines a bore with the body wall, wherein the bore has first and second openings. A tubing length is located in the bore and extends out of the second opening. The bore includes first and second bore sections. Optionally, the second bore section is angled relative to the first bore section. A support surface is located beneath the bore, elevation wise.
A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
The present invention pertains to a device for securing a medical implement to the body of a patient. The device preferably comprises a base having a locking device and an articulation strap connected to a cover. The cover further comprises a gear rack, where the gear rack is insertable into the locking device. The base further comprises a top surface with an adhesive film and release paper and a bottom surface attached to a patient attachment member. The base also has a cutout section. The base is preferably sloped at an angle between five and ten degrees. The cover preferably has at least two living hinges and the articulation strap has at least two living hinges. The locking device further comprises a sliding surface.
A flexible container incorporating flexible front and rear sheets with a perimeter seal in which at least one length or section of the perimeter seal can include a seal weld that has both a permanent seal section and a pressure absorbing seal section. The pressure absorbing seal section is configured to peel, fail, or split when the flexible container, filled with a solution or liquid, is dropped onto a hard surface to thereby absorb the impact of the drop. The flexible container can be provided with one or more dispensing and/or additive ports or without any port. The flexible container may include more than one compartments with a peelable seal separating two adjoining compartments of the flexible container.
B65D 75/58 - Opening or contents-removing devices added or incorporated during package manufacture
B65D 75/52 - Packages comprising articles or materials partially or wholly enclosed in strips, sheets, blanks, tubes or webs of flexible sheet material, e.g. in folded wrappers Details
B29C 65/20 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool with direct contact, e.g. using "mirror"
B29C 65/24 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using heated tool characterised by the means for heating the tool
B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed partsApparatus therefor
B65D 81/32 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents for packaging two or more different materials which must be maintained separate prior to use in admixture
B29C 65/76 - Making non-permanent or releasable joints
B29K 623/00 - Use of polyalkenes for preformed parts, e.g. for inserts
A flexible container incorporating flexible front and rear sheets with a perimeter seal in which at least one length or section of the perimeter seal can include a seal weld that has both a permanent seal section and a pressure absorbing seal section. The pressure absorbing seal section is configured to peel, fail, or split when the flexible container, filled with a solution or liquid, is dropped onto a hard surface to thereby absorb the impact of the drop. The flexible container can be provided with one or more dispensing and/or additive ports or without any port. The flexible container may include more than one compartments with a peelable seal separating two adjoining compartments of the flexible container.
An exemplary manifold for a pharmaceutical ingredient compounding device can include a housing, at least one primary intake port including a primary valve to permit or block passage of at least one primary ingredient through the manifold, and a plurality of secondary intake ports. A first channel can be in fluid communication with the at least one primary valve and include an outlet port configured to outlet the at least one primary ingredient from the manifold. A second channel can be in fluid communication with a plurality of secondary valves and include an outlet port configured to outlet at least one of a plurality of secondary ingredients from the manifold. The first channel and second channel can be in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold.
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
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Educational services, namely, conducting programs and presentations in the field Ostomies and Stomas and distribution of course material in the nature of brochures, pamphlets and other written materials in connection therewith Providing online non-downloadable software applications for providing information concerning Ostomies and Stomas; Computer services, namely, providing an on-line website featuring technology that allows users to connect with patients and healthcare providers in order to get educational health information and support concerning issues related to Ostomies and Stomas; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to search, watch, and share documents, videos, audio and other multimedia content concerning issues related to Ostomies and Stomas Providing an on-line web site featuring healthcare information related to Ostomies and Stomas
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Educational services, namely, conducting programs and presentations in the field Ostomies and Stomas and distribution of course material in the nature of brochures, pamphlets and other written materials in connection therewith Providing online non-downloadable software applications for providing information concerning Ostomies and Stomas; Computer services, namely, providing an on-line website featuring technology that allows users to connect with patients and healthcare providers in order to get educational health information and support concerning issues related to Ostomies and Stomas; Providing a website featuring technology that enables users to search, watch, and share documents, videos, audio and other multimedia content concerning issues related to Ostomies and Stomas Providing an on-line web site featuring healthcare information related to Ostomies and Stomas
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An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a transfer set and junction structure that has a junction body, a first inlet port located at a first portion of the junction body, a second inlet port located at a second portion of the junction body, and an outlet port located at a third portion of the junction body. A mixing chamber can be located between the outlet port and both the first inlet port and second inlet port, the mixing chamber configured to mix fluid received from both the first inlet port and second inlet port and to deliver the fluid to the outlet port. An attachment structure can be located on the junction body and configured to attach the junction structure to the housing of the compounding device.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
An exemplary compounding method of controlling a compounding device to prepare an admixture of at least two distinct material sources can include examining material source solutions for incompatibility of the ingredients and operating a first and a second pump to prevent one of the incompatible source solutions from entering a common flow path. The processing method can detect degradation of a fluid line by evaluating one or more of calibration error rate data, cumulative volumetric flow data, or cumulative pump operation data. The processing method can also selectively transfer a first group of source solutions using the first pump, receiving pump data from one or more sensors that sense actions of the pumps, applying fluid correction factors and calculating discrete pump movements, the pump movements being indicative of an amount of source solution displacement by a pump, and operating the pumps to selectively dispense the source solution amounts according to a preparation order.
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
B01F 3/08 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with liquids; Emulsifying
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
Releasable tubing pinch clamps of a generally U-shaped configuration are described. The embodiments include ones that prevent cross-clamping of the tube by various interlocking features on riser portions of the clamp. Methods and molds for making the pinch clamps are also described. For example, a pinch clamp can have a strip that curves so that its ends can be brought together by manually squeezing the strip at its end, which oppose each other as a result of the strip curve. The strip ends have locking edges or surfaces that cause the strip ends to interferingly engage with each other and lock together. The strip also has opposing pinch projections that can pinch a tube.
F16K 7/06 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force by means of a screw-spindle, cam, or other mechanical means
B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or
A61M 39/28 - Clamping means for squeezing flexible tubes, e.g. roller clamps
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Compounding device, system, kit, software, and method
An exemplary compounding system and method can include a transfer set that includes a manifold for assisting in transferring a plurality of ingredients from supply container(s) to a final container. The manifold can include a first channel in fluid communication with at least one primary ingredient, and a second channel in fluid communication with a plurality of secondary ingredients. The first channel and second channel can be in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold. The transfer set can include a plurality of inlet lines in fluid communication with the manifold and two outlet lines configured for connection to two separate pumps and eventually being in fluid communication with the final container.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
B01F 23/45 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using flow mixing
B01F 23/451 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using flow mixing by injecting one liquid into another
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a valve including a valve housing and a valve structure located within the valve housing. The valve structure can be configured to permit fluid to flow through the valve when in an open position, and can include a gravity wall wherein, when the valve structure is in the open position, fluid moving through the valve structure moves upward against a force of gravity when travelling through the valve and traversing the gravity wall.
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 11/08 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
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Compounding device, system, kit, software, and method
An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a transfer set and junction structure that has a junction body, a first inlet port located at a first portion of the junction body, a second inlet port located at a second portion of the junction body, and an outlet port located at a third portion of the junction body. The junction structure can be configured to mix fluid received from both the first inlet port and second inlet port and to deliver the fluid to the outlet port. The junction structure can also include attachment structure located on the junction body and configured to attach the junction structure to the housing of the compounding device at a location downstream of a pump system.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
A sealed flexible pouch having an aseptic interior, the sealed flexible pouch including a container for holding a pharmaceutical solution, one or more additional components, and a template frame, wherein the container and the one or more additional components are affixed to a template frame in a predetermined first arrangement and provided inside the sealed flexible pouch.
A template frame for holding a container and one or more additional components in a predetermined first arrangement is disclosed. The template frame has a first pair of stanchions for engaging the container; and additional pairs of stanchions provided for engaging the one or more additional components, wherein each of the additional pairs of stanchions is for engaging one of the one or more additional components, wherein the stanchions are arranged on the template frame for holding the container and the one or more additional components out of direct physical contact from one another in the predetermined first arrangement to be subsequently assembled into a second arrangement.
B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
B65D 77/22 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags Details
B65D 5/42 - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
A61L 2/00 - Methods or apparatus for disinfecting or sterilising materials or objects other than foodstuffs or contact lensesAccessories therefor
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
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An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a valve including a valve housing and a valve structure located within the valve housing. The valve structure can be configured to permit fluid to flow through the valve when in an open position, and can include a gravity wall wherein, when the valve structure is in the open position, fluid moving through the valve structure moves upward against a force of gravity when travelling through the valve and traversing the gravity wall.
The present invention pertains to a device for securing a medical implement to the body of a patient such as an IV catheter. The device preferably comprises a base with an insertion site viewing window connected to a luer interconnection cushion at an articulation point and separated from the cushion by a gap. The bottom surface has an adhesive. The device further has a cover with a luer interconnection window, where the bottom surface of the cover also has an adhesive to secure a luer lock of a catheter. The device can also be placed on the Luer interconnection cushion to secure a central IV catheter. The device preferably is made of adhesive foam padding and the insertion site window is polyurethane film. The cover can be connected to the cushion at a lateral pivot. The device can be stored on release paper until used.
An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a transfer set and junction structure that has a junction body, a first inlet port located at a first portion of the junction body, a second inlet port located at a second portion of the junction body, and an outlet port located at a third portion of the junction body. The junction structure can be configured to mix fluid received from both the first inlet port and second inlet port and to deliver the fluid to the outlet port. The junction structure can also include attachment structure located on the junction body and configured to attach the junction structure to the housing of the compounding device at a location downstream of a pump system.
An exemplary compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a housing, a first fluid line operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a first volume of fluid per unit time to a final container, a second fluid line operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a second volume of fluid per unit time to the final container. The device can also include a pump system including, a first pump configured to move a first volume of fluid through a first fluid line, and a second pump configured to move a second volume of fluid through the second fluid line. The pump system can also be configured such that the volume of fluid per unit time delivered by the first and second pumps is different, and/or where the first and second pumps have different head characteristics.
An exemplary compounding system and method can include a transfer set that includes a manifold for assisting in transferring a plurality of ingredients from supply container(s) to a final container. The manifold can include a first channel in fluid communication with at least one primary ingredient, and a second channel in fluid communication with a plurality of secondary ingredients. The first channel and second channel can be in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold. The transfer set can include a plurality of inlet lines in fluid communication with the manifold and two outlet lines configured for connection to two separate pumps and eventually being in fluid communication with the final container.
An exemplary compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a housing, a first fluid line operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a first volume of fluid per unit time to a final container, a second fluid line operationally connected to the housing and configured to transport a second volume of fluid per unit time to the final container. The device can also include a pump system including, a first pump configured to move a first volume of fluid through a first fluid line, and a second pump configured to move a second volume of fluid through the second fluid line. The pump system can also be configured such that the volume of fluid per unit time delivered by the first and second pumps is different, and/or where the first and second pumps have different head characteristics.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
B01F 3/08 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with liquids; Emulsifying
B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
B01F 13/10 - Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
77.
Compounding device, system, kit, software, and method
An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a transfer set and junction structure that has a junction body, a first inlet port located at a first portion of the junction body, a second inlet port located at a second portion of the junction body, and an outlet port located at a third portion of the junction body. The junction structure can be configured to mix fluid received from both the first inlet port and second inlet port and to deliver the fluid to the outlet port. The junction structure can also include attachment structure located on the junction body and configured to attach the junction structure to the housing of the compounding device at a location downstream of a pump system.
B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
78.
COMPOUNDING DEVICE, SYSTEM, KIT, SOFTWARE, AND METHOD
An exemplary compounding system and method can include two pump heads for simultaneously drawing two different fluids from at least two separate input containers such that the at least two different fluids are mixed and distributed to an output container. The system can include a manifold that maintains separation of certain of the different fluids until after passing by a first pump and a second pump and/or additional pumps. A junction can be placed in the fluid line downstream of the first and second pumps and/or additional pumps such that all or some of the fluids are mixed prior to output to the output container. The method of using the system can include incorporating software that selects various fluids at certain times and sequences to ensure optimum efficiency and safety for the system, and can continue compounding actions even when an input supply container runs out or otherwise fails to supply a particular fluid/material. The method of use also includes connection of a transfer set to a housing in a manner that further ensures optimum efficiency and safety.
An exemplary pharmaceutical compounding system and device for mixing materials from at least two distinct material sources can include a valve including a valve housing and a valve structure located within the valve housing. The valve structure can be configured to permit fluid to flow through the valve when in an open position, and can include a gravity wall wherein, when the valve structure is in the open position, fluid moving through the valve structure moves upward against a force of gravity when travelling through the valve and traversing the gravity wall.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
80.
Compounding device, system, kit, software, and method
An exemplary compounding system and method can include two pump heads for simultaneously drawing two different fluids from at least two separate input containers such that the at least two different fluids are mixed and distributed to an output container. The system can include a manifold that maintains separation of certain of the different fluids until after passing by a first pump and a second pump and/or additional pumps. A junction can be placed in the fluid line downstream of the first and second pumps and/or additional pumps such that all or some of the fluids are mixed prior to output to the output container. The method of using the system can include incorporating software that selects various fluids at certain times and sequences to ensure optimum efficiency and safety for the system, and can continue compounding actions even when an input supply container runs out or otherwise fails to supply a particular fluid/material. The method of use also includes connection of a transfer set to a housing in a manner that further ensures optimum efficiency and safety.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
B01F 23/45 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using flow mixing
B01F 23/451 - Mixing liquids with liquidsEmulsifying using flow mixing by injecting one liquid into another
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
An exemplary compounding system and method can include a transfer set that includes a manifold for assisting in transferring a plurality of ingredients from supply container(s) to a final container. The manifold can include a first channel in fluid communication with at least one primary ingredient, and a second channel in fluid communication with a plurality of secondary ingredients. The first channel and second channel can be in fluid isolation from each other such that the at least one primary ingredient does not mix with the plurality of secondary ingredients within the manifold. The transfer set can include a plurality of inlet lines in fluid communication with the manifold and two outlet lines configured for connection to two separate pumps and eventually being in fluid communication with the final container.
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
B01F 3/08 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed liquids with liquids; Emulsifying
B01F 13/00 - Other mixers; Mixing plant, including combinations of dissimilar mixers
B65B 3/12 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles by application of pressure to material mechanically, e.g. by pistons or pumps
B01F 5/00 - Flow mixers; Mixers for falling materials, e.g. solid particles
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 11/085 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only taps or cocks with cylindrical plug
A tubular medical fluid flow set comprises a pressure sensing chamber connected in flow-through relation to fluid flow tubing of the set. The pressure sensing chamber defines a movable, flexible, impermeable diaphragm dividing the chamber into two separate compartments. The fluid flow tubing communicates with one of the compartments and is isolated from the other of the compartments. A port is carried on the chamber, the port having a seal therein, and communicating with the other of the compartments. Thus, the other of the compartments is hermetically sealed until the port is opened for connection with a pressure measuring device, to keep the flexible diaphragm in a desired, initial position prior to opening of the seal.
G01L 7/08 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of elastically-deformable gauges of the flexible-diaphragm type
A61M 1/36 - Other treatment of blood in a by-pass of the natural circulatory system, e.g. temperature adaptation, irradiation
A61M 39/00 - Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
A sealed flexible pouch having an aseptic interior, the sealed flexible pouch including a container for holding a pharmaceutical solution, one or more additional components, and a template frame, wherein the container and the one or more additional components are affixed to a template frame in a predetermined first arrangement and provided inside the sealed flexible pouch.
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
B65D 77/00 - Packages formed by enclosing articles or materials in preformed containers, e.g. boxes, cartons, sacks or bags
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B65B 5/06 - Packaging groups of articles, the groups being treated as single articles
B65B 7/02 - Closing containers or receptacles deformed by, or taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. bags, sacks
B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
B65D 73/00 - Packages comprising articles attached to cards, sheets or webs
B65D 81/18 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
Catheter securement devices comprised of a flexible medical adhesive pad with or without a locking mechanism, for use to secure various medical catheters and medical tubing to a patient's skin
85.
Valve device, a delivery system including same and method
The disclosed subject matter relates to a valve device that includes a valve member located within a housing in which the valve member's operation can be bypassed. For example, the valve device can include a bypass device that has an input structure, a motion conversion structure, and an output structure. The input structure can include a portion configured to resiliently deform if a valve opening input force is applied to the input structure in an input direction. The motion conversion structure can be configured to convert the valve opening input force into motion of the output structure in an output direction that is non-parallel to the input direction. The output structure can be configured to move the valve member (e.g., from a closed state to an opened state in order to bypass normal valve operation) if the motion conversion structure is displaced in the input direction. The valve device can be used in various manners, and is particularly suitable for use in a patient fluid delivery system.
Releasable tubing pinch clamps of a generally U-shaped configuration are described. The embodiments include ones that prevent cross-clamping of the tube by various interlocking features on riser portions of the clamp. Methods and molds for making the pinch clamps are also described. The pinch clamp consists generally of a strip that curves so that its ends can be brought together by manually squeezing the strip at its ends which oppose each other as a result of the strip curve. The strip ends contain locking edges or surfaces that cause the strip ends to interferingly engage with each other and lock together. The strip also contains opposing pinching projections that pinch a tube.
F16K 7/06 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force by means of a screw-spindle, cam, or other mechanical means
B29C 37/00 - Component parts, details, accessories or auxiliary operations, not covered by group or
A61M 39/28 - Clamping means for squeezing flexible tubes, e.g. roller clamps
87.
Flexible multi-use container, system and method of manufacture
The disclosed embodiments provide a valve structure that is hermetically sealed to a lower flange formed on an IV bag to form a one-way outlet accessible with a luer tip syringe that does not have a needle. The valve structure can include a piston in combination with a disc or disc valve. The piston can have a slit septum or opening allowing access to an interior surface of the piston. The disc valve is typically in a closed position that prevents injections or other incursions into the bag, thus preserving the integrity and sterility of the bag contents.
The disclosed embodiments provide a valve structure that is hermetically sealed to a lower flange formed on an IV bag to form a one-way outlet accessible with a luer tip syringe that does not have a needle. The valve structure can include a piston in combination with a disc or disc valve. The piston can have a slit septum or opening allowing access to an interior surface of the piston. The disc valve is typically in a closed position that prevents injections or other incursions into the bag, thus preserving the integrity and sterility of the bag contents.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
89.
FLEXIBLE CONTAINER, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
A flexible container, system and method of manufacture can include an in-line system that allows flexible containers of varying sizes to be manufactured in a single relatively high speed and efficient production line and in a single clean room through the use of transport and exchange equipment configured to adeptly handle flexible containers throughout the process.
B65B 55/02 - Sterilising, e.g. of complete packages
B65B 55/08 - Sterilising wrappers or receptacles prior to, or during, packaging by irradiation
B32B 33/00 - Layered products characterised by particular properties or particular surface features, e.g. particular surface coatingsLayered products designed for particular purposes not covered by another single class
Drug delivery system, namely a drug transfer device that mechanically prohibits the transfer of contaminants into the system and prohibits the escape of hazardous drugs or vapors outside the system
The present invention pertains to a device for securing a medical implement to the body of a patient such as a catheter. The device preferably comprises a base pad with at least a portion of the bottom surface having adhesive thereon for attaching the device to the body of the patient. The device also has a securement member attached to the base pad. The securement member preferably has a rigid member base with a flexible gear rack extending from one side and an adjustable locking device extending from the other side. The locking device is adjustably lockable to the gear rack by a lock case with a ratchet and at least one open side. A center pad is mounted on the rigid member base and a lock pad is mounted adjacent to the locking device. The base pad can also further comprise a transparent window.
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
A self-priming IV set valve includes a connector including a valve element that is positioned inside of the connector, and a cap that is removably connected to the connector. When the cap is mounted to the connector a passageway is formed in the connector such that air and liquid are permitted to pass through the connector and into the cap whereupon a hydrophobic filter of the cap prevents the passage of liquid there through while the hydrophobic filter permits the passage of air out of the cap and into the atmosphere. When the cap is not mounted to the connector, the valve element of the connector is configured to open under pressure and close when pressure ceases. Also disclosed is a method of priming the IV set, a cap assembly for a self-priming IV set valve, and a connector for a self-priming IV set valve.
A61M 39/00 - Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
A61M 5/38 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body using hydrophilic or hydrophobic filters
A61M 39/20 - Closure caps or plugs for connectors or open ends of tubes
A cap assembly for a self-priming IV set valve includes a body portion that is configured to be removably connected to the IV set valve; a hydrophobic filter that is mounted to the body portion; and an actuator having a free end that is configured to either puncture, move or displace a valve element of the IV set valve. A fluid passageway is disposed either in or along the actuator. When the cap assembly is mounted to the IV set valve, the actuator either punctures, moves or displaces the valve element of the IV set valve such that air and liquid within the IV set valve can flow through the fluid passageway and onto the hydrophobic filter, whereupon the hydrophobic filter of the cap assembly prevents the passage of liquid through the hydrophobic filter while the hydrophobic filter permits the passage of air there-through and into the atmosphere.
A61M 39/00 - Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
A61M 5/38 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body using hydrophilic or hydrophobic filters
A61M 39/20 - Closure caps or plugs for connectors or open ends of tubes
A connector of a self-priming IV set valve including a connector body having a hollow region, and a valve element that is at least partially positioned in the hollow region that is configured to be moved, displaced or punctured by a cap that is releasably connectable to the connector body. When the cap is mounted to the connector, the cap either punctures or moves the valve element and a passageway is formed in the connector such that air and liquid are permitted to pass through the connector and into the cap. When the cap is not mounted to the connector, the valve element of the connector is configured to open under pressure to permit the passage of liquid through the connector and close when pressure ceases.
A61M 39/00 - Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
A61M 5/38 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body using hydrophilic or hydrophobic filters
A61M 39/20 - Closure caps or plugs for connectors or open ends of tubes
(1) Compounding and micro-compounding machines for medical use, namely compounding machines for nutritional and pharmaceutical agents for use in hospitals and pharmacies.
Compounding and micro-compounding machines for medical use, namely compounding machines for nutritional and pharmaceutical agents for use in hospitals and pharmacies; compounding and micro-compounding machines; machines and apparatus for mixing, stirring, grinding, liquidising, separating, vibrating, spinning, crushing and compacting; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; but not including any such goods being kitchen machines or for use in the kitchen.
A restraining device for a tubing connector assembly can include a resilient member having a generally U-shape with forked ends that curve toward each other. Each forked end can have a recess between tines thereof. Each recess can have a blind end. The resilient member can have a bend provided with an engagement bump. The engagement bump and forked ends can be aligned such that the engagement bump coincides with a line joining the blind ends. When a cylindrical connector assembly tube is placed in the recesses, the engagement bump is urged against a side of the connector assembly to thereby prevent inadvertent disconnection.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
(1) Bags sold full of solutions for medical use, namely bags containing sterile water and other medicines namely sodium chloride, potassium chloride, mannitol, lactated ringers, glycine and dextrose for compounding and irrigation.
05 - Pharmaceutical, veterinary and sanitary products
Goods & Services
(1) Bags sold full of intravenous solutions for medical use, namely bags containing sterile water and other medicines namely sodium chloride, potassium chloride, mannitol, lactated ringers, glycine and dextrose for injection, compounding and irrigation.
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Self-priming, anti-free flow valve for infusion pumps
A self-priming IV set valve includes a connector including a valve element that is positioned inside of the connector, and a cap that is removably connected to the connector. When the cap is mounted to the connector a passageway is formed in the connector such that air and liquid are permitted to pass through the connector and into the cap whereupon a hydrophobic filter of the cap prevents the passage of liquid there through while the hydrophobic filter permits the passage of air out of the cap and into the atmosphere. When the cap is not mounted to the connector, the valve element of the connector is configured to open under pressure and close when pressure ceases. Also disclosed is a method of priming the IV set, a cap assembly for a self-priming IV set valve, and a connector for a self-priming IV set valve.
