Abstract

A portable host device (15) is for use in a continuous enteral nutritional monitoring system. It has a coupler (16, 17) for releasable physical coupling to a flow sensor (13), and a BLE wireless flow interface (21) for receiving flow data from a sensor. It has a processor (21) for uploading the flow data from the site of the flow at the patient to an application (150) for receiving the uploaded data and processing it to provide user data concerning nutritional monitoring. This may be a mobile device. The host device has a battery (20) and a charging port (18, 25) for charging the battery at a charging station (50), and so it is portable for use continuously relaying flow data to an application. The invention also provides a system including the host device, a coupled flow sensor, and an application for a user device such as a smartphone. The system provides continuous enteral nutritional monitoring, which is especially advantageous for many patients.

IPC Classes  ?

• 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
• 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
• A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes

Abstract

An enteral feeding device (1) has a shell (2) having a neck (14) and a module (10) which is insertable into the shell. The module (10) has a coupler (16) which is releasably engageable with the neck, such as by push fitting until there is snap-fitting. The module has at a proximal end a spout (22) and at a distal end an expansile reservoir (25) configured to expand when filled to fit within a volume of the shell. The shell is pear shaped to match shape of the reservoir (25) when full.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 1/10 - Bag-type containers
• A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
• A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes

Abstract

An enteral feeding apparatus comprises a pod having an expansile pouch which defines a reservoir for enteral fluid and a gas impermeable barrier surrounding the pouch. The pod has an inlet port for delivery of enteral fluid into the pouch and an outlet port having a seal which is pierceable to release enteral fluid from the pouch for delivery to a PEG via a feeding line. The expansile pouch provides the sole force by which enteral fluid is delivered from the pouch through a regulator. The system can accommodate a range of enteral fluids with a wide range of viscosities.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 1/10 - Bag-type containers
• B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
• A61M 39/08 - TubesStorage means specially adapted therefor
• A61M 39/24 - Check- or non-return valves
• B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents

Abstract

A portable enteral feeding apparatus includes a pouch which defines a reservoir for enteral fluid and having an outlet for delivery of enteral fluid from the pouch. An outlet spout has a pouch spigot connected to the pouch outlet and a connector spigot which is adapted for mounting of a connector shaft, in one case a cross fit shaft of an ENFit connector. A valve is mounted to the spout. The connector spigot has a mounting structure for mounting a connector shaft of a PEG feeding system to the connector spigot only when the connector shaft is extended through the valve. An interlock prevents fixing of a connector shaft to the connector spigot if the connector shaft is not extended through the valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
• A61J 1/10 - Bag-type containers

Goods & Services

Medical apparatus and instruments relating to enteral feeding; enteral feeding devices and systems composed of feeding pouches, pumps, catheters and tubes; delivery systems for delivering nutrients and medicines enterally composed of feeding pouches, pumps, catheters and tubes; structural replacement parts for all the aforesaid goods

Goods & Services

Medical food; dietetic foodstuffs, beverages and substances for medical or clinical use; food for enteral feeding. Medical apparatus and instruments relating to enteral feeding; enteral feeding devices and systems; systems comprising medical apparatus and accessories for delivering nutrients and medicines enterally; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid.

Goods & Services

Medical food, namely, dietetic foods adapted for medical use; dietetic foodstuffs and beverages for medical or clinical use; food for enteral feeding Medical apparatus and instruments relating to enteral feeding; enteral feeding devices and systems composed of feeding pouches, pumps, catheters and tubes; delivery systems for delivering nutrients and medicines enterally composed of feeding pouches, pumps, catheters and tubes; structural replacement parts for all the aforesaid goods

Goods & Services

Medical food, namely, dietetic foods adapted for medical use; dietetic foodstuffs and beverages for medical or clinical use; food for enteral feeding Medical apparatus and instruments relating to enteral feeding; enteral feeding devices and systems composed of feeding pouches, pumps, catheters and tubes; delivery systems for delivering nutrients and medicines enterally composed of feeding pouches, pumps, catheters and tubes; structural replacement parts for all the aforesaid goods

Goods & Services

Medical food; dietetic foodstuffs, beverages and substances for medical or clinical use; food for enteral feeding. Medical apparatus and instruments relating to enteral feeding; enteral feeding devices and systems; delivery systems for delivering nutrients and medicines enterally; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid.

Goods & Services

Medical food; dietetic foodstuffs, beverages and substances for medical or clinical use; food for enteral feeding. Medical apparatus and instruments relating to enteral feeding; enteral feeding devices and systems; delivery systems for delivering nutrients and medicines enterally; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid.

Abstract

An enteral feeding apparatus includes a pod having an expansile pouch which defines a reservoir for enteral fluid and a gas impermeable barrier surrounding the pouch. The pod has an inlet port for delivery of enteral fluid into the pouch and an outlet port having a seal which is pierceable to release enteral fluid from the pouch for delivery to a PEG via a feeding line. The expansile pouch provides the sole force by which enteral fluid is delivered from the pouch through a regulator. The system can accommodate a range of enteral fluids with a wide range of viscosities.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 1/10 - Bag-type containers
• B05B 11/00 - Single-unit hand-held apparatus in which flow of contents is produced by the muscular force of the operator at the moment of use
• A61M 39/08 - TubesStorage means specially adapted therefor
• A61M 39/24 - Check- or non-return valves
• B65D 83/00 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents

Abstract

A portable enteral feeding apparatus (100) comprises a pouch (101) which defines a reservoir for enteral fluid and having an outlet (102) for delivery of enteral fluid from the pouch. An outlet spout (105) has a pouch spigot (106) connected to the pouch outlet (102) and a connector spigot (107) which is adapted for mounting of a connector shaft, in one case a cross fit shaft (110) of an ENFit connector. A valve (109) is mounted to the spout. The connector spigot (107) has mounting means for mounting a connector shaft (110) of a PEG feeding system to the connector spigot (107) only when the connector shaft (110) is extended through the valve (109). An interlock prevents fixing of a connector shaft (110) to the connector spigot (107) if the connector shaft (110) is not extended through the valve (109).

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 1/10 - Bag-type containers
• A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor

Abstract

A docking station receives an enteral feeding pump or food pod into a cradle with a scales platform. The docking station is calibrated to determine nutritional data consumption and remaining available food on the basis of remaining food weight and nutritional data read from a tag using NFC. The station has a sealing sleeve with a sealing rim to confine any spillages in a manner which does not affect weight of the device on a weighting platform.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
• 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
• G01G 19/00 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups

Abstract

An enteral feeding apparatus (1) comprises a pod having an expansile pouch (2) which defines a reservoir for enteral fluid and a gas impermeable barrier (3) surrounding the pouch (2). The pod has an inlet port (5) for delivery of enteral fluid into the pouch (2) and an outlet port (6) having a seal (7) which is pierceable to release enteral fluid from the pouch for delivery to a PEG (12) via a feeding line (10). The expansile pouch (2) provides the sole force by which enteral fluid is delivered from the pouch through a regulator. The system can accommodate a range of enteral fluids with a wide range of viscosities.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
• G01G 19/00 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups
• A61M 5/142 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps
• A61M 5/152 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons flexible pressurised by contraction of elastic reservoirs

Abstract

A docking station (100) receives an enteral feeding pump (17) or food pod 200 into a cradle with a scales platform (11). The docking station is calibrated to determine nutritional data consumption and remaining available food on the basis of remaining food weight and nutritional data read from a tag using NFC. The station (100) has a sealing sleeve (6) with a sealing rim to confine any spillages in a manner which does not affect weight of the device on a weighting platform.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
• G01G 19/00 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups

Abstract

A docking station (100) receives an enteral feeding pump (17) or food pod 200
into
a cradle with a scales platform (11). The docking station is calibrated to
determine
nutritional data consumption and remaining available food on the basis of
remaining
food weight and nutritional data read from a tag using Near Field
Communication.
The station (100) has a sealing sleeve (6) with a sealing rim to confine any
spillages
in a manner which does not affect weight of the device on a weighting
platform.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Feeding-tubes for therapeutic purposes
• G01G 19/00 - Weighing apparatus or methods adapted for special purposes not provided for in groups