A medical connector assembly includes a multi-use connector having a front face and a first fluid passageway and one or more single-use connectors removably engagable with the multi- use connector. Each of the single-use connectors includes a housing having a proximal end opposite a distal end. A connector element is removably coupled with the housing and has a second fluid passageway. The connector element is movable relative to the housing between a first position where the first fluid passageway is in fluid communication with the second fluid passageway and a second position where the first fluid passageway is out of fluid communication with the second fluid passageway. Each single-use connector has a sterility- maintaining arrangement adapted for slidably moving the distal end of the housing relative the front face of the multi-use connector without exposing the distal end of the housing to contamination.
A fluid delivery system includes a first container configured for storing a first fluid therein and a second container configured for storing a second fluid therein, wherein the second fluid is different from the first fluid. The fluid delivery system further includes at least one pump configured for delivering under pressure one or both of the first and second fluids. At least one valve is provided for selectively delivering one or both of the first and second fluids to the pump. The first and second containers, the pump, and the valve are contained within a cartridge that is removably insertable into a cartridge carrier of the fluid delivery system.
A bolus control device for use with an injection device, the bolus control device including a valve body having a proximal end opposite a distal end. The valve body defines a fluid channel therethrough to allow a passage of medical fluid from the proximal end to the distal end. A connector is provided at the proximal end and configured for connecting to a fluid inlet line. A connector subassembly is provided at the distal end and configured for connecting to a fluid outlet line. A compressible check valve is disposed within the fluid channel, such that the compressible check valve is adjustable to control a cracking pressure at which the compressible check valve closes.
An attachment device for connecting a fluid path set to a medical container includes a body having a pointed distal end configured for puncturing a membrane of the medical container and a proximal end configured for connecting to the fluid path set. The attachment device further includes a fluid channel extending along a longitudinal axis of the body between the distal end and the proximal end. The fluid channel is configured for delivering a medical fluid between the medical container and the fluid path set. At least one deflectable retaining element projects from the body of the attachment device between the distal end and the proximal end. The at least one retaining element is configured from non- removably retaining the attachment device with the medical container after the attachment device is connected to the medical container.
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
Spikes, spike and tubing sets and fluid administrations systems are disclosed. A fluid administration system may include a fluid container having a septum and containing a fluid, a spike, and a flexible tube. The spike may include a hollow access tube extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the spike, a platform surrounding the hollow access tube at a location between the distal and proximal ends, and a sharp tip-end at the distal end. The access tube has a central bore and a sidewall, each extending from the proximal to the distal end. The access tube may include at least one opening extending from the central bore to the sidewall and located between the platform and the sharp tip-end. The flexible tube is configured to connect to the access tube and to deliver fluid from the access tube to a fluid administration location.
Various syringe systems are disclosed. One such syringe system may include a body having a hollow lumen and a distal end, a vacuum chamber disposed within the hollow lumen of the syringe body, a first plunger connected to a distal portion of the vacuum chamber, the first plunger forming a first seal against an inner surface of the syringe body and defining a fluid volume between the first plunger and the distal end of the syringe body, a second plunger disposed within the vacuum chamber, the second plunger forming a second seal against an inner surface of the vacuum chamber and defining proximal and distal volume compartments within the vacuum chamber, and a piston affixed to the second plunger, the piston configured to move the second plunger within the vacuum chamber, thereby altering a volume of the proximal volume compartment and a volume of the distal volume compartment.
Adjustable volume syringes, and systems and methods for using the same, are disclosed. An adjustable volume syringe may include a delivery syringe, a reservoir syringe located at least in part within the delivery syringe, and a reservoir plunger located at least in part within the reservoir syringe. The delivery syringe may be configured to contain a first amount of a fluid, and the reservoir syringe may be configured to contain a second amount of the fluid. An administration amount of the fluid may be determined at or prior to an administration time, and the first amount of fluid in the delivery syringe may be adjusted to equal the administration amount by adding fluid from the reservoir syringe to the delivery syringe or by withdrawing fluid from the delivery syringe to the reservoir syringe. The administration amount of fluid may be dispensed to a patient at the administration time.
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
Vial containers including a collar which is attached to a vial or incorporated into a vial cap, a cap designed to receive a portion of the collar while covering the vial, and a container designed to receive a portion of the collar and encase the body of the vial are described herein. The collar, generally, includes a means for reversibly attaching to the cap and container.
Various syringe systems are disclosed. One illustrative syringe system may include a syringe body having a hollow lumen and a distal end. The syringe body may be configured to house a plurality of fluids therein. A first plunger may be positioned in the hollow lumen of the syringe body, forming a first seal with an inner wall of the syringe body, and forming a first compartment between the first plunger and the distal end of the syringe. A second plunger may be positioned proximal to the first plunger in the hollow lumen of the syringe body, forming a second seal with the inner wall of the syringe body, and forming a second compartment between the first plunger and the second plunger. A plurality of recesses may be disposed about the inner wall of the syringe body near the distal end of the syringe body.
Sealing connectors for use in connecting tubing to tubing, tubing to needles or other implements, syringe to tubing, or syringe to needles or other implements that provide reduced turbulence and sharp transitions are described herein. A sealing connector described herein has a first component having a distal extension having a generally cylindrical shape and a distal bore providing a cylindrical cavity at the distal end of the distal extension. A proximal cylindrical body is coupled to the distal extension having a diameter larger than the distal extension. A central bore traverses the proximal cylindrical body and the distal extension. A tubing section and a coupling platform are disposed within the central bore.
A fluid delivery system includes a pressurizing mechanism. The pressurizing mechanism includes: a body, preferably cylindrical, having a movable member positioned therein that divides the body into a first chamber and a second chamber; a plunger rod connected to a first side of the movable member and extending through a substantially closed first end of the body; and an elongated member connected to a second side of the movable member and extending through a substantially closed second end of the body. The plunger rod configured to operatively engage a fluid container. Fluid is dispensed from the fluid container by forming a vacuum within at least the first chamber by moving the movable member toward the second end of the body, allowing atmospheric pressure to enter the second chamber, and actuating the pressurizing mechanism to cause the moving member to move towards the first end of the body.
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
A syringe assembly includes a syringe having a body with a proximal end and a distal end and a discharge outlet formed at the distal end of the syringe. The syringe assembly further includes a closure element having a body configured for removable engagement with at least a portion of the discharge outlet. The body of the closure element is porous to define a tortuous internal path through the body to allow venting of excess pressure within the syringe while preventing pathogens from entering the syringe. The discharge outlet is configured as a luer connector and the closure element has at least one engagement feature for engaging the luer connector.
A61M 5/48 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for varying, regulating, indicating or limiting injection pressure
An injector system including a docking station and a cassette and various transfer devices for transferring fluid from a bulk fluid container to a reservoir in the cassette are described herein along with methods for using such devices and systems to inject fluid from the bulk fluid container into a patient. The cassette of some embodiments may include a cassette body, one or more reservoirs dispose within the cassette body, at least one inlet port operably connected to each of the one or more reservoirs, at least one fluid passage operably connected to each of the one or more reservoirs, and an outlet port at a convergence of at least one fluid passage. In certain embodiments, the injector system may include a transfer device configured to operably connect at least one bulk fluid container held by the docking station to the at least one inlet port of the cassette.
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
B65B 3/04 - Methods of, or means for, filling the material into the containers or receptacles
B65B 57/02 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of binding or wrapping material, containers, or packages
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FLUID PATH SET WITH TURBULENT MIXING CHAMBER, BACKFLOW COMPENSATOR
A fluid path set includes a first fluid line having a proximal end fluidly connectable to a source of a first fluid and a second fluid line having a proximal end fluidly connectable to a source of a second fluid. A flow mixing device is in fluid communication with distal ends of the first and second fluid lines. The flow mixing device includes a housing, a first fluid port provided for receiving the first fluid, and a second fluid port for receiving the second fluid. A mixing chamber is disposed within the housing and is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid ports. A third fluid port in fluid communication with the mixing chamber for discharging a mixed solution of the first and second fluids. A turbulent flow inducing member is disposed within the mixing chamber for promoting turbulent mixing of the first and second fluids.
A connector assembly for a fluid delivery system includes a conical body defining an interior cavity and a discharge outlet, the discharge outlet defining an internal passage in fluid communication with the interior cavity; and a connector removably attached to the discharge outlet. The connector includes a central body configured to be at least partially positioned within the internal passage of the discharge outlet, and an annular connector portion connected to the central body and configured to releasably engage an exterior of the discharge outlet, the central body defining an internal channel within the central body that is in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the conical body when the connector is attached to the discharge outlet.
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
A61M 3/00 - Medical syringes, e.g. enemataIrrigators
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
Systems and methods for intelligently delivering fluid to a targeted tissue are described. The systems and methods may include directing a pump to distribute fluid to a targeted tissue and receiving one or more signals from an intracorporeal sensing system, where the one or more signals correspond to one or more sensed feedback parameters at the targeted tissue. The systems and methods may also include determining whether the one or more sensed feedback parameters are within an acceptable range.
A configurable fluid delivery system and methods for its use are disclosed. The system may include one or more control units, fluid delivery units, fluid actuator units, and disposable units. Data sources and sensors on each of the delivery units, actuator units, and disposable units may provide data to the control unit, thereby identifying the components along with the manner in which they may be configured. The control unit may notify a user regarding the status of any one or more of the delivery, actuator, and disposable units to indicate their appropriateness for delivering a fluid according to one or more selected procedures and protocols. Also disclosed are methods by which the configurable fluid delivery system may provide data to a user to assist the user in assembling and testing a particular configuration of the fluid delivery system for a specific use.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state
G06F 11/10 - Adding special bits or symbols to the coded information, e.g. parity check, casting out nines or elevens
18.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DOSING CONTROL IN AN AUTOMATED FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM
Methods and systems for dispensing a fluid using an automated fluid delivery system are disclosed. A pump may be configured to force an aliquot of fluid into a fluid delivery channel. A processor may receive values of a property for the aliquot and the source of the aliquot. The processor may use the values to determine the volume of the aliquot. The determined volume is compared by the processor against an expected volume to establish the amount of fluid being pumped by the pump per unit, such as time or revolutions. The processor controls operation of the pump to dispense a predetermined dose based on the amount of fluid being pumped by the pump per unit.
Methods and systems for automatically and dynamically determining a dose of a radiopharmaceutical are disclosed. The dose may be determined based on, among other things, radiopharmaceutical information associated with at least one source of a radiopharmaceutical, patient information and schedule information. An estimated radioactivity level may be determined based on an initial radioactivity level, a delivery time, a radioactivity decay rate, and an anticipated patient arrival time. A volume of the radiopharmaceutical to inject into a patient to deliver a dose of radioactivity may be determined based on the estimated radioactivity level and patient dosing information. An infusion apparatus may operate to inject the patient with the volume of the radiopharmaceutical.
A61M 36/06 - Arrangements specially adapted for placing, e.g. inhaling or injecting, radioactive material within the body by fluid injection of radioactive or enhancing agent through a body-piercing conduit
A valveless pharmaceutical infusion system for delivery of a pharmaceutical, such as a radiopharmaceutical, is described. The device may include two or more roller pumps, a fluid path set including a confluence, and a measuring device for measuring a property of the pharmaceutical. Methods for delivering a pharmaceutical, such as a radiopharmaceutical, using a valveless pharmaceutical infusion system are also described.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
Syringe systems and flow control systems configured to detect information associated with a liquid material are described. The syringe systems may include a syringe body for housing the liquid material and an injector piston for expelling the liquid material out of the syringe through a discharge outlet at a distal end of the syringe body. Components of the syringe, such as an injector piston, may include sensors configured to measure and/or detect a property of the liquid material, such as concentration, pH, or radioactivity. The flow control system may include a pinch valve and a platen arranged about a fluid delivery channel. Flow within the fluid delivery channel may be controlled by increasing (squeezing the fluid delivery channel) or decreasing the distance between the pinch valve and the platen. Components of the flow control system may include detectors configured to detect properties of fluid in the fluid control channel.
A fluid injection system for controlling at least one fluid delivery system is provided. The fluid injection system includes at least one computing device in communication with the at least one fluid delivery system. The at least one computing device is configured to: display, on or with at least one display device, at least one graphical user interface configured to facilitate a user selection of at least one injection protocol of a plurality of injection protocols; receive, from at least one user, at least one selected injection protocol from the plurality of injection protocols; retrieve, from at least one remote server computer, the at least one selected injection protocol; and control the at least one fluid delivery system based at least partially on the at least one selected injection protocol.
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
Systems and methods for enabling high fluid rate injections are disclosed. The system includes a hollow dip tube, an introducer and a sharp tip-end. The introducer has a hollow sleeve that includes an opening at a proximal end. The sharp-tip end is located at a distal end of the introducer and is configured to pierce a septum of a container. The introducer is configured to receive the dip tube through the opening. Fluid may be withdrawn from the container through the dip tube upon insertion. In some cases, the dip tube separates the tip-end from the introducer when it is inserted through the opening. In other cases, the tip-end remains seated in the introducer and allows fluid to pass through it as it is withdrawn from the container.
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
B65D 51/22 - Caps, lids, or covers co-operating with an inner closure arranged to be opened by piercing, cutting, or tearing having means for piercing, cutting, or tearing the inner closure
24.
INTELLIGENT CONTRAST WARMER AND CONTRAST HOLDER SYSTEM
Intelligent contrast warmers and methods for operating and using same are described. An intelligent contrast warmer may include elements configured to monitor information associated with the intelligent contrast warmer and contrast media stored in contrast bottles housed within the intelligent contrast warmer, such as contrast warmer temperatures, contrast warmer temperatures outside of specifications, contrast media inventory, expiration dates of contrast media, personnel authorized to access contrast media, and dates and times associated with contrast media added to and removed from the intelligent contrast warmer. A method for monitoring the expiration date of contrast bottles may include labeling the contrast bottles and reading the information from the label into a computing device. The computing device may be configured to monitor the expiration dates and to generate an alarm responsive to a current time being within a threshold duration of the expiration time for a contrast bottle.
Methods and systems for monitoring an automated radiopharmaceutical infusion apparatus are disclosed. A user interface graphically representing infusion apparatus components may be presented on a display device. Multiple sensors may be arranged within an infusion apparatus to measure property information associated with infusion apparatus components, including fluid pathways. The property information may include radioactivity and flow information. The property information may be compared with expected results. If the property information does not match the expected results, a fault condition may be indicated on the display device. The user interface may provide information and/or functions to manage the fault conditions.
A device for inserting a catheter into a blood vessel that uses fluid flow to aid the insertion of the catheter into a patient is described herein. The device includes a catheter retention device that houses a catheter and is configured to attach to an angiocatheter or other blood vessel access device. The catheter retention device receives fluid and guides the catheter into the blood vessel using the flow of fluid to carry the catheter into the blood vessel
A fluid delivery system is provided and includes a power injector supporting a high pressure syringe. The fluid delivery system further includes a manifold and a low pressure hand-operated syringe. The manifold generally includes a plurality of fluid control valves in series fluid communication. A first fluid control valve of the plurality of fluid control valves has a first port, a second inlet port, and a third port. The third port of the first fluid control valve is in fluid connection with a first port of a second fluid control valve. The low pressure hand-operated syringe is in fluid connection with the first port of the first fluid control valve, and the high pressure syringe is in fluid connection with the second port of the first fluid control valve. The fluid control valves may be multi-position stopcock valves.
A high pressure medical connector tubing assembly includes a high pressure medical connector tubing assembly, including a tube element having opposed tube ends and a passageway, an end element overmolded to at least one of the opposed tube ends, the end element having an annular end portion having a preselected length, and a connector element having a connector hub defining a receiving cavity. The preselected length of the annular end portion may be used to pre-control the axial location of stress concentration in the connector hub. A method of forming the high pressure medical connector tubing assembly includes providing a tube element comprising opposed tube ends and a passageway therethrough, overmolding an end element onto at least one of the opposed tube ends, providing a connector element comprising a connector hub defining a receiving cavity, and securing the tube end with the overmolded end element in the receiving cavity.
A syringe system and components thereof are disclosed. The system may include a syringe body having a hollow lumen, a proximal open end, and a distal end. The syringe body may be configured to house a fluid therein. The syringe system may further include a plunger positioned in the hollow lumen of the syringe body, forming a seal with an inner wall of the syringe body. The plunger may include a removable piston having a shaft extending from the distal end towards the proximal open end, a stopper removably connected to a distal portion of the shaft, and at least one coupler attached to the distal portion of the shaft. The stopper may be configured to slidably move within the hollow lumen to facilitate movement of the fluid within the syringe body. The coupler may be configured to facilitate removal and attachment of the stopper from the piston.
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 syringe shield used for containing radioactive drugs in order to reduce healthcare provider's exposure to radiation or to reduce or eliminate ambient light contamination to optically sensitive components in a syringe. Various embodiments are directed to syringe shields including a first shield panel having a syringe bore designed an configured to correspond to the shape of a syringe and a second shield panel having a syringe bore designed an configured to correspond to the shape of a syringe wherein reversible coupling of the first shield panel and the second shield panel provides a syringe bore configured to encase a syringe and provide a plunger access bore configured to allow access to a plunger associated with the syringe.
A device for delivery of a radiopharmaceutical and, in some embodiments, delivery of a pharmaceutical agent are provided herein. The device includes a confluence valve, a four-way valve, a first tubing section in fluid communication with a first input and the confluence valve, a second tubing section in fluid communication with a second input and the confluence valve, a third tubing section in fluid communication with the confluence valve and the four-way valve, an output tubing section in fluid communication with the four-way valve and at least one output fitting, a waste tubing section in fluid communication with the four-way valve and at least one waste receptacle, an auxiliary tubing section in fluid communication with the four-way valve and the confluence valve, and one or more pumps operably connected to the fluid path.
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
33.
RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL DELIVERY AND TUBE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A device for delivery of a radiopharmaceutical and, in some embodiments, delivery of a pharmaceutical agent are described herein. Various other components for delivery systems including tubing management systems, primer caps, diffusion chambers, radiation shields and syringe shields, and other devices and methods are also described.
A61B 5/055 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves involving electronic [EMR] or nuclear [NMR] magnetic resonance, e.g. magnetic resonance imaging
34.
MOLECULAR IMAGING VIAL TRANSPORT CONTAINER AND FLUID INJECTION SYSTEM INTERFACE
A pharmaceutical transport container includes a first body portion adapted to receive at least a portion of a pharmaceutical vial, a second body portion removably engaged with the first body portion to fully enclose the vial, and, optionally, a ratcheting mechanism to permit rotation of the cap member relative to the second body portion upon application of rotational force of a predetermined amount. A pharmaceutical transport container may also include, for example, a guide tab extending from an exterior surface of the second body portion to engage a guide slot defined in a fluid injection system docking station, whereby the transport container translates axially and rotationally into the docking station to establish a fluid connection between the vial and a fluid connector mechanism or element disposed within the docking station.
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
G21F 5/015 - Transportable or portable shielded containers for storing radioactive sources, e.g. source carriers for irradiation unitsRadioisotope containers
35.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL FLUID INJECTION PROTOCOLS BASED ON X-RAY TUBE VOLTAGE
A system for patient imaging is provided. The system includes an imaging system and a parameter generator to determine parameters of at least a first phase of an injection procedure. The imaging system includes a scanner that has at least one x-ray tube. The parameter generator is programmed to determine at least one of the parameters on the basis of a voltage to be applied to the at least one x-ray tube during an imaging procedure. A method of controlling an injector system is also provided, and the method includes determining injection parameters, at least one of which is determined on the basis of a voltage to be applied to an x-ray tube during the imaging procedure, as well as controlling the injector system at least in part on the basis of the determined injection parameters.
G01N 23/06 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of wave or particle radiation, e.g. X-rays or neutrons, not covered by groups , or by transmitting the radiation through the material and measuring the absorption
A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
A61M 35/00 - Devices for applying media, e.g. remedies, on the human body
A bladder syringe for a fluid delivery system includes a cylindrical body, a cap-bladder assembly, a plunger element disposed in the cylindrical body, and a mounting assembly to secure the cap-bladder assembly to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a distal end and a proximal end and defines a throughbore. The cap-bladder assembly is adapted for connection to the distal end of the cylindrical body, and includes a cap body and a bladder. The cap body defines an interior cavity and a distal discharge conduit and is adapted to engage the distal end of the cylindrical body. A disc-shaped bladder is disposed within the interior cavity. The plunger element is disposed in the throughbore of the cylindrical body and is vented to enable evacuation of the space between the plunger element and the cap-bladder assembly in the cylindrical body.
A61B 6/00 - Apparatus or devices for radiation diagnosisApparatus or devices for radiation diagnosis combined with radiation therapy equipment
A61B 5/05 - Detecting, measuring or recording for diagnosis by means of electric currents or magnetic fieldsMeasuring using microwaves or radio waves
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
A bellows assembly for a fluid delivery system is a multi-component device that includes a cylindrical pressure jacket and a bellows syringe that is received within the pressure jacket. The bellows syringe includes a cap member and a bellows member. The bellows syringe in one embodiment is adapted to be secured to the pressure jacket by the cap member. The cap member is formed with a discharge port, which may be formed as conventional luer fitting. The discharge port is disposed coaxially within an annular wall on the outward facing side of the cap member and may be recessed within the annular wall. The bellows member is a hollow body that includes a series of bellows sections or rings. A distal end of the bellow member is formed with a discharge neck terminating in a discharge port, and the proximal end is formed with a closed end wall.
A pressure sensor for use with a fluid delivery system having good sensitivity at low pressure, but also configured to remain in operating condition after being exposed to high pressures is disclosed herein. In one variation, the pressure sensor includes a fluid path set, a deformable element associated with the fluid path set and configured to deform in response to an external pressure, and a pressure transducer for monitoring deformation of the deformable element. In certain embodiments, the pressure sensor is configured to measure fluid pressure within the range of between about 0 mm Hg to about 300 mm Hg. However, the sensor pressure is also be configured to remain functional after being exposed to pressure in excess of about 60,000 mm Hg.
A system includes at least one pressurizing mechanism, a fluid path adapted to be placed in operative connection with the pressurizing mechanism to deliver an injectate to a patient, wherein the injectate includes cells, a control system operably associated with the at least one pressurizing mechanism; and at least one parameter generation system in operative connection with the control system. The parameter generation system includes an input system to receive data of a type of cells to be injected and is adapted to generate at least one parameter for the injection procedure at least in part on the basis of the data of the type of cells. The at least one parameter for the injection procedure may, for example, be a variable associated with the injectate, a variable associated with an injection protocol or a variable associated with at least one component of the fluid path.
Provided is a method of collecting and managing information relating to medical diagnostic procedures which includes collecting objective information about a plurality of procedures and subjective information about the results of those procedures. The objective information provides information about the parameters of the procedure and the patient who underwent the procedure while the subjective information includes an assessment of the quality of the results of the procedure. This information can be stored in a database. The database can be accessed and the information therein used in connection with understanding the results of past procedures and planning for future procedures.
A medical connector assembly for establishing a fluid connection between a first medical device and a second medical device includes a multi-use connector and a plurality of single-use connectors connected in series. The multi-use connector has a proximal end opposite a distal end along a longitudinal length thereof. The plurality of single-use connectors each have a proximal end opposite a distal end along a longitudinal length thereof. The distal end of the multi-use connector is releasably connected to the proximal end of a first of the serially-connected single-use connectors. When a second of the serially-connected single-use connectors is disconnected from the first single-use connector, the first single-use connector remains connected to the multi-use medical connector as a sterility retaining cover.
A fluid pump device is operable by a drive and actuating system. The fluid pump device includes a pump manifold, a plurality of pump cylinders, a plunger reciprocally operable in each of the pump cylinders, and at least one inlet selector valve. The pump cylinders may extend proximally from the pump manifold and are in selective fluid communication with the pump manifold via, for example, respective inlet and outlet check valves. The plungers are reciprocally operable within the pump cylinders and are independently and reciprocally operable by respective piston linear actuators provided in the drive and actuating system. The inlet selector valve is used to establish selective fluid communication between one or more fluid source containers and the pump manifold to control fluid flow into the pump manifold. The inlet selector valve may be located laterally outboard of the pump cylinders and extend generally parallel to the pump cylinders.
F16K 11/02 - 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
43.
SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR A FLUID PUMP DEVICE FOR A CONTINUOUS MULTI-FLUID DELIVERY SYSTEM
A system and method of assembling a disposable fluid pump device is provided. The fluid pump device includes a pump body having a plurality of pump cylinders and at least one inlet selector valve for controlling fluid input to the pump cylinders. The method includes the steps of identifying at least one initial inlet selector valve position; generating, with at least one processor, encoded data representing at least the at least one inlet selector valve position; and setting the at least one selector valve to the at least one initial inlet selector valve position.
F16K 11/02 - 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
44.
CONTINUOUS MULTI-FLUID PUMP DEVICE, DRIVE AND ACTUATING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A fluid pump device is operable by a drive and actuating system. The fluid pump device includes a pump manifold, a plurality of pump cylinders, a plunger reciprocally operable in each of the pump cylinders, and at least one inlet selector valve. The pump cylinders may extend proximally from the pump manifold and are in selective fluid communication with the pump manifold via, for example, respective inlet and outlet check valves. The plungers are reciprocally operable within the pump cylinders and are independently and reciprocally operable by respective piston linear actuators provided in the drive and actuating system. The inlet selector valve is used to establish selective fluid communication between one or more fluid source containers and the pump manifold to control fluid flow into the pump manifold. The inlet selector valve may be located laterally outboard of the pump cylinders and extend generally parallel to the pump cylinders.
F16K 11/02 - 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
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Consoles and control pods used in connection with the operation of interventional catheters. Medical devices; interventional catheters and associated components.
Medical apparatus and instruments; medical apparatus and instruments for use in thrombectomy; medical apparatus and instruments for use in atherectomy; catheters; and guidewires for catheters.
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