Systems and methods of compounding of medication include a user interface that enables efficient design of compounding workflows and protocols. A user can select a workflow type from a number of workflow types differentiated at least in part by the vehicle in which a compounded pharmaceutical is to be delivered, and the user may also specify a compounding device. Options are presented and the steps of a workflow in accordance with the workflow type and options is displayed and updated in real time as options are selected. A protocol can be constructed by inserting information into the workflow based on a specification of a particular pharmaceutical to be compounded.
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
G06Q 10/08 - Logistics, e.g. warehousing, loading or distributionInventory or stock management
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G16H 20/00 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance
G16H 20/10 - 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
A system for compounding of medications includes a number of computerized compounding devices and a central server computer. Each of the compounding devices is in bidirectional communication with the central server computer via an electronic network. The central server computer and the plurality of compounding devices are configured to cooperatively receive, at the central server computer, a plurality of requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and push, by the central server computer via the electronic network, assignments of respective compounding tasks to the plurality of compounding devices. The central server computer is configured to assign respective compounding tasks to the plurality of compounding devices in accordance with a set of rules designed to promote efficient use of compounding resources and avoid waste. The compounding devices perform the assigned compounding tasks, or guide human operators in the performance of the compounding tasks.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
Systems and methods for compounding pharmaceuticals, for example for intravenous delivery. The devices include an infrared camera and an infrared light source, and can backlight and photograph items such as syringes in infrared light for enhanced clarity. A visible light camera may also be provided, for example a color digital camera, for documenting other parts of the compounding process. The device may have other sensors, for example a bar code scanner and a weight sensor, for collecting other data about the compounding process. In one example implementation, the device is a compounding assistance device that leads a user of the device through a compounding task using instructions shown on a display. In other implementations, the device may be robotic.
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing of articles. Systems may include: a robotic arm; an end-of-arm tool attached to the robotic arm; a scanning device proximate the end-of-arm tool; and a controller to control the robotic arm and the end-of-arm tool. The end-of-arm tool may include a body and two or more vacuum cups extending from the body, where the controller controls a level of suction provided to each of the two or more vacuum cups individually. Each of the two or more vacuum cups extending from the body may be movable between a retracted position proximate the body, and an extended position away from the body of the end-of-arm tool in response to instruction from the controller. Suction may be provided only to the vacuum cups of the two or more vacuum cups that are disposed in the extended position.
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
A container for closing caps (2) for syringes (3) has a plurality of seats (13; 35), each of which is suited to be engaged, in a sliding manner, by a respective closing cap (2), and has a movable portion (20; 38) configured to move between a locking position of the relevant closing cap (2) in the seat (13; 35) and a release position.
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
An expanding needle is provided that includes a tubular body having a proximal end, a needle-tipped distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The expanding needle also includes a longitudinal seam formed on the tubular body. The tubular body is configured to uncurl radially, along the longitudinal seam, thereby transitioning the tubular body from a contracted state to an expanded state to increase an inner diameter of the lumen. In certain embodiments, the tubular body is formed by, for example, a continuous flexible sheet rolled in a lengthwise direction. In that case, the longitudinal seam is defined by a portion of a side of the flexible sheet overlapping an opposing side of the flexible sheet. An expanding needle device, including an expanding needle seated to a needle hub, and a method of increasing an inner diameter of an expanding needle are also provided herein.
A fluid container, such as an intravenous (IV) bag, including a fluid sensor for analyzing, identifying, and verifying a fluid is provided. The container includes an at least partially enclosed body defining an interior volume and one or more ports having an opening for accessing a fluid in the interior. A sensor device may be attachable to one of the ports. The sensor device includes a sensor for measuring a parameter of the fluid. A channel may extend between the port and the sensor for providing fluid from the interior volume of the body to the sensor. The sensor may be connected to a processing apparatus, such as a computer, for determining at least the type of fluid present based on the measured parameter obtained with the sensor. A method for analyzing, identifying, and verifying a fluid contained in a fluid container, such as an IV bag, is also provided.
A61J 1/05 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids
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APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DELIVERING MEDICATIONS FROM A CENTRAL PHARMACY TO A PATIENT IN A HEALTHCARE FACILITY
Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for dispensing medications needed and medications anticipated to be needed to an authorized medical person for administration to a patient in a healthcare facility. Medications that are anticipated to be needed may be predicted based on a number of factors. The medications may be gathered, transported, stored, staged, and dispensed using one or more of the components described herein. Combinations of the components may be implemented for a system to automate or partially automate the dispensing of medications from a central pharmacy of a healthcare facility to a patient.
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for dispensing items. In one embodiment, a magazine defining a channel adapted to store a plurality of items of substantially similar size in a uniform manner is provided. The magazine may also define (a) a rake element path adapted to allow one item of the plurality of items to be engaged and (b) a dispensing opening adapted to allow the engaged item to be urged out of the dispensing opening. In such an embodiment, a receptacle may also be provided. The receptacle may comprise a storage cavity and a rake element, wherein the rake element is adapted to (a) pass through the rake element path of the magazine to engage the item and (b) urge the item out of the dispensing opening of the magazine into the storage cavity of the receptacle.
G07F 11/04 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other
G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
G07F 11/22 - Pushers actuated indirectly by hand, e.g. through cranks or levers
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
A device for detecting elongated bodies is disclosed, comprising a videocamera (2; 9,10) . Preferably, the position is determined through comparison with a series of calibration curves.
In a machine for manipulating toxic substances, an anthropomorphic robot (13) transfers a container (3), which has a mouth (4) closed by a cap (5) made of perforable material, from a magazine (2) for containers to a dosage station (6), set in which is a syringe (9) provided with a needle (11), axially aligns the mouth (4) with the needle (11), correcting the position of the mouth (4) according to the position of the tip of the needle (11) obtained from processing a number of images of the needle (11) acquired from at least two distinct observation points (OT, OS), and finally approaches the container (3) to the syringe (9) in such a way that the needle (11) perforates the cap (5) and penetrates into the container (3) to be able to inject or extract a substance into or out of the container (3).
A device for the disposal of toxic wastes is described, which comprises a waste basket (2) closed by an openably closed device (7) during the operation and by a sealed device (6) after the operation.
A dosing device is described, comprising a rotating disc (2) which in turn includes means (9, 10, 11, 12) for clamping one or more syringes. Advantageously, it comprises a series of different positions at which the rotating disc (2) can rotate. Preferably, the rotating disc 2 includes a plane (8), able to slide vertically, so as to move vertically a series of adapters (9), disposed above a series of openings (10). Optionally, it is integrated in a system for the preparation of toxic substances, like cytotoxic drugs.
A mechanical stirrer is described, consisting of a base body (1) and of a rotary device (2) . The rotary device is actuated by a stepping motor. The rotary device further comprises a series of housings (3) accommodating the containers to be agitated. Said housings (3) are suitably shaped and sized to accommodate the container to be agitated, resting thereon. Preferably, said plate (2) is interchangeable. Advantageously, the housings (3) comprise a series of grooves (7) through which concentric rings (8) run, carried by a fixed plate (9) found on the base (1) .
A machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products is provided with a gripping and carrier device (14) to transfer at least one container (12) between a magazine (11) and a dosage station (13) for the preparation of a pharmaceutical product, and a box-type holding frame (2) defining a chamber (9) for the housing of magazine (11), gripping and carrier device (14), and dosage station (13); the chamber (9) displaying an access aperture (71) to magazine (11) and being crossed by a sterile air flow adapted to avoid the entry of air from the external environment through aperture (71) itself.
A machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products is provided with a gripping and carrier device (14) to transfer at least one container (12) between a magazine (11) and a dosage station (13) for the preparation of a pharmaceutical product, and a box-type holding frame (2) defining a chamber (9) for the housing of magazine (11), gripping and carrier device (14), and dosage station (13); the chamber (9) displaying an access aperture (71) to magazine (11) and being crossed by a sterile air flow adapted to avoid the entry of air from the external environment through aperture (71) itself.
An alignment meter for a rail system includes a housing defining a cavity, a flexible member connected to the housing, and at least one strain measuring element provided on the flexible member. The strain measuring element may be configured to measure the strain experienced by the flexible member. At least one strain measuring element may be positioned to measure strain in a horizontal direction relative to the flexible member. The at least one strain measuring element may be positioned to measure strain in a vertical direction relative to the flexible member.
B25J 5/02 - Manipulators mounted on wheels or on carriages travelling along a guideway
G01B 21/24 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring angles or tapersMeasuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for testing the alignment of axes for testing the alignment of axes
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