Disclosed is a system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid, an application member in fluid communication with the body, wherein the application member is configured to dispense the lavage fluid, and a warming component configured to communicate with the body so as to transfer energy from the warming component to the body sufficient to warm the lavage fluid housed in the body.
An adaptor having a connection portion connectable to a fluid container, a first fluid flow path having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to provide fluid communication with the fluid container and the second end having a fluid outlet, at least one valve provided along the first fluid flow path, and a second fluid flow path that is separate from the first fluid flow path, the at least one valve configured to provide selection between assisted fluid delivery and manual fluid delivery. Also described are systems, kits, and methods including an adaptor.
A surgical hair clipper assembly includes a clipper body and a blade assembly connected to the clipper body. The blade assembly includes a moveable blade configured to reciprocate to remove hair from a skin area and a blade housing that houses the moveable blade. The blade housing has a guide surface that faces the skin area during a hair removal process. A suction attachment includes a clipper attachment connected to the clipper body and a nozzle structure connected to the clipper attachment and extending distally to an end. The end is located no more than about ten millimeters proximal of a plane defined by the guide surface.
B26B 19/44 - Dispositifs d'aspiration pour recueillir les cheveux coupés, ou pour la peau à raser
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
B26B 19/02 - Tondeuses ou rasoirs opérant par plusieurs arêtes coupantes, p. ex. tondeuses à cheveux, rasoirs à sec du type à couteau animé d'un mouvement alternatif
B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
B26B 19/42 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs permettant le redressage des cheveux à couper, p. ex. au moyen de poils dursParties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs permettant de tendre la peau, p. ex. au moyen de rouleaux, de bandes
4.
SWAB STICK DEVICE WITH APPLICATOR AND ERGONOMIC HANDLE AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF
A device may include an applicator constructed of a polyurethane, polyether, or a heat resistant foam. A device may include a handle constructed of a Polypropylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE), Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polycarbonate (PC) or heat resistant plastic, wherein the applicator is impregnated with a contact solution; and wherein the handle is formed as a non-cylindrical shape.
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A01N 25/34 - Formes façonnées, p. ex. feuilles, non prévues dans l'un quelconque des autres sous-groupes du présent groupe principal
A61F 13/38 - Tampons comportant une poignée en forme de bâtonnet, p. ex. bâtonnets ouatés
A61K 31/132 - Amines, p. ex. amantadine ayant plusieurs groupes amino, p. ex. spermidine, putrescine
A61K 31/136 - Amines, p. ex. amantadine ayant des cycles aromatiques, p. ex. méthadone ayant le groupe amino lié directement au cycle aromatique, p. ex. benzène-amine
A cleaning device having a body containing a cleaning fluid, an application member in selective fluid communication with the body via a fluid path, and a first selectively permeably element provided along the fluid path, the first selectively permeable element being configured to selectively interact with one or more selected components of the cleaning fluid sufficient to remove the one or more selected components from the cleaning fluid as the cleaning fluid travels along the fluid path, and wherein selective interaction between the first selectively permeable element and the one or more selected components includes at least a physical interaction. Also disclosed in methods of making and using the cleaning devices described herein.
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
A device for dispensing a rinsing fluid having a connection portion directly and reversibly connectable with a container, the container housing a rinsing fluid, a discharge portion, a fluid path providing fluid communication between the container and the discharge portion, and an actuator, the connection portion, the discharge portion, the fluid path, and the actuator forming a single unitary device
Disclosed herein is an applicator having a body portion housing a fluid and an application member having a tinting agent releasably immobilized therein and/or thereon, wherein the applicator is free of tinting agent within the body portion. Also disclosed are methods of making the same.
A61B 90/80 - Instruments pour nettoyer ou laver la peau des chirurgiens ou des patients
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A45D 34/04 - Récipients ou accessoires spécialement conçus pour l'emploi de produits de toilette ou cosmétiques liquides, p. ex. de parfums spécialement conçus pour étendre un liquide, p. ex. à l'aide d'un rouleau ou d'une bille
A drainage system, the drainage system comprising a container having an interior and a mouth, the mouth comprising an outer surface and an opening, a frangible seal covering the opening, a cap secured to the mouth and in fluid communication with a drainage line, the cap having an inner surface configured to engage with the outer surface of the mouth, an O-ring located at least partially between the outer surface of the mouth and the inner surface of the cap and configured to form a fluid seal between a space defined by the cap and the space located externally of the drainage system, and a retaining ring circumferentially engaging the cap.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
9.
LAVAGE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES HAVING A FLOW-ADJUSTING MEMBER
An article for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the article having a sealed body for housing a lavage fluid, wherein the sealed body is configured to be self-supported before and during the discharge of the lavage fluid from the sealed body, wherein the sealed body and lavage fluid contained therein are terminally-sterilized; and a system comprising the article of claim 1 and an application member, wherein the application member is configured to disrupt the wall of the sealed body to form the fluid delivery port, and create a fluid path for the discharge of the lavage fluid.
A61M 31/00 - Dispositifs pour l'introduction ou la rétention d'agents, p. ex. de remèdes, dans les cavités du corps
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
11.
SELF-SUPPORTED LAVAGE SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND ARTICLES
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a sealed body for housing a lavage fluid, and a flow-adjusting member being configured to create a disruption in the sealed body dispense the lavage fluid, wherein the sealed body and lavage fluid contained therein are terminally-sterilized.
An irrigation system, method, and interface apparatus. The interface apparatus includes a receiving portion configured to provide a sealed connection with a container interface of a solution container, wherein the receiving portion further comprises a spike interface therein. The spike interface includes a first fluid path for providing fluid communication between the solution container and the irrigation apparatus via the interface apparatus.
Pump systems are described. An example pump system may include a processing unit and a recess configured to receive a pump cartridge. The recess can include a plurality of cartridge engagement slots. The cartridge engagement slots can be configured for removably coupling the pump cartridge. The recess can also include a cartridge-facing surface with a positioning feature slot extending orthogonal to a general plane of the cartridge-facing surface.
Applicators and a method of coloring antiseptics are provided. More specifically, in one embodiment, an applicator having a flexible hollow body containing antiseptic to be applied is provided. The applicator also has a porous element containing colorant positioned such that the antiseptic flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the antiseptic as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to the desired surface, wherein it may achieve improved visualization across various tones of surfaces.
A61F 13/40 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons comportant des moyens incorporés pour délivrer une substance au matériau absorbant, p. ex. contenue dans un récipient brisable
A61K 47/24 - Composés organiques, p. ex. hydrocarbures naturels ou synthétiques, polyoléfines, huile minérale, gelée de pétrole ou ozocérite contenant des atomes autres que des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène, d'oxygène, d'halogènes, d'azote ou de soufre, p. ex. cyclométhicone ou phospholipides
Applicators and a method of coloring antiseptics are provided. More specifically, in one embodiment, an applicator having a flexible hollow body containing antiseptic to be applied is provided. The applicator also has a porous element containing colorant positioned such that the antiseptic flows through the porous element containing colorant. Colorant is transferred to the antiseptic as it flows through the porous element. The resulting colored solution may be applied to the desired surface, wherein it may achieve improved visualization across various tones of surfaces.
A61K 47/24 - Composés organiques, p. ex. hydrocarbures naturels ou synthétiques, polyoléfines, huile minérale, gelée de pétrole ou ozocérite contenant des atomes autres que des atomes de carbone, d'hydrogène, d'oxygène, d'halogènes, d'azote ou de soufre, p. ex. cyclométhicone ou phospholipides
18.
METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING A WASTE STREAM TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY OF A SURGICAL IRRIGATION PROCEDURE
Methods and systems for monitoring a waste stream in a surgical procedure. The method includes providing an irrigation fluid to a surgical area. The method may also include removing via a suction line the irrigation fluid and medical waste at the surgical area to generate a fluid stream in the suction line. The method may also be monitoring the fluid stream based on a derivatizing agent to generate a result. The method may also include providing feedback to a user based on the result.
Methods and systems for monitoring a waste stream in a surgical procedure. The method includes providing an irrigation fluid to a surgical area. The method may also include removing via a suction line the irrigation fluid and medical waste at the surgical area to generate a fluid stream in the suction line. The method may also monitoring the fluid stream based on a lateral flow test to generate a result. The method may also include providing feedback to a user based on the result.
Methods and systems for monitoring a waste stream in a surgical procedure. The method includes providing an irrigation fluid to a surgical area. The method may also include removing via a suction line the irrigation fluid and medical waste at the surgical area to generate a fluid stream in the suction line. The method may also be monitoring the fluid stream based on a derivatizing agent to generate a result. The method may also include providing feedback to a user based on the result.
Methods and systems for monitoring a waste stream in a surgical procedure. The method includes providing an irrigation fluid to a surgical area. The method may also include removing via a suction line the irrigation fluid and medical waste at the surgical area to generate a fluid stream in the suction line. The method may also monitoring the fluid stream based on a lateral flow test to generate a result. The method may also include providing feedback to a user based on the result.
Methods and systems for performing lavage. The method may include providing an irrigation fluid to a surgical area. The method may also include removing via at least one suction line the irrigation fluid and medical waste at the surgical area to generate a fluid stream in the at least one suction line. The method may also include analyzing the fluid stream based on spectroscopy to generate a result. The method may also include generating a feedback signal based on the result. The method may also include when the feedback signal indicates a negative result, lavage is complete and the surgical area is closed, and when the feedback signal indicates a positive result, lavage is not complete and the method of performing lavage is repeated.
Methods and systems for performing lavage. The method may include providing an irrigation fluid comprising a radioisotope to a surgical area. The method may also include removing via at least one suction line the irrigation fluid and medical waste at the surgical area to generate a fluid stream in the at least one suction line. The method may also include analyzing the fluid stream based on ionizing radiation detection to generate a result. The method may also include generating a feedback signal based on the result. The method may also include when the feedback signal indicates a negative result, lavage is complete and the surgical area is closed, and when the feedback signal indicates a positive result, lavage is not complete and the method of performing lavage is repeated.
Methods and systems for performing lavage. The method may include providing an irrigation fluid comprising a radioisotope to a surgical area. The method may also include removing via at least one suction line the irrigation fluid and medical waste at the surgical area to generate a fluid stream in the at least one suction line. The method may also include analyzing the fluid stream based on ionizing radiation detection to generate a result. The method may also include generating a feedback signal based on the result. The method may also include when the feedback signal indicates a negative result, lavage is complete and the surgical area is closed, and when the feedback signal indicates a positive result, lavage is not complete and the method of performing lavage is repeated.
Methods and systems for performing lavage. The method may include providing an irrigation fluid to a surgical area. The method may also include removing via at least one suction line the irrigation fluid and medical waste at the surgical area to generate a fluid stream in the at least one suction line. The method may also include analyzing the fluid stream based on spectroscopy to generate a result. The method may also include generating a feedback signal based on the result. The method may also include when the feedback signal indicates a negative result, lavage is complete and the surgical area is closed, and when the feedback signal indicates a positive result, lavage is not complete and the method of performing lavage is repeated.
An applicator having a body configured to house a fluid, an application member in selective fluid communication with the body, and a time-indicating device, wherein the time-indicating device includes a capillary component having a fluid path, wherein the time-indicating device is configured such that fluid advancement along the fluid path directly or indirectly provides at least a first observable signal, and wherein the first observable signal signifies a first certain application period.
A61B 90/80 - Instruments pour nettoyer ou laver la peau des chirurgiens ou des patients
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p. ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
27.
SURGICAL HAIR CLIPPERS AND VACUUM APPARATUSES INCLUDING SENSING AND FEEDBACK DEVICES
A vacuum apparatus for collecting cut hair includes a housing and a motor located in the housing. A fan is operatively connected to the motor for producing a negative pressure within a filter assembly. A filter assembly includes a filter housing and a filter is located in the filter housing. The filter is configured to move away from an end of the filter housing and increase a storage volume for cut hair within the filter housing. A position sensor is located in the filter housing that is configured to detect the filter. A processor receives a signal from the position sensor when the position sensor detects presence of the filter. The processor uses logic saved in a memory to instruct the motor to increase speed of the motor from an initial speed based on the signal.
B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
B26B 19/44 - Dispositifs d'aspiration pour recueillir les cheveux coupés, ou pour la peau à raser
B26B 19/06 - Têtes coupantes à cet effetOutils de coupe à cet effetÉquipements de sécurité de ceux-ci comportant des éléments de coupe travaillant en coopération, ces deux éléments ayant des dents de cisaillement
28.
DRAINAGE SHUNT DEVICES AND METHODS FOR DRAINING ASCITES FLUID FROM PERITONEAL CAVITIES
A shunt for draining fluid including a first catheter, an electronic pump fluidly coupled to the first catheter, a manual pump fluidly coupled to the electronic pump, a second catheter fluidly coupled to the manual pump. During a drainage operation, the shunt arranged and configured such that a fluid is passively pressure-driven through the shunt, and the electronic pump is arranged to prevent blockages within the shunt by flowing a bolus of the fluid through the shunt. Additionally, the manual pump is arranged to prevent blockages within the shunt by flowing a bolus of the fluid through the shunt in the event that the electronic pump cannot produce a bolus of the fluid.
A cleaning device having a body containing a cleaning fluid, an application member in selective fluid communication with the body via a fluid path, and a first selectively permeably element provided along the fluid path, the first selectively permeable element being configured to selectively interact with one or more selected components of the cleaning fluid sufficient to remove the one or more selected components from the cleaning fluid as the cleaning fluid travels along the fluid path, and wherein selective interaction between the first selectively permeable element and the one or more selected components includes at least a physical interaction. Also disclosed in methods of making and using the cleaning devices described herein.
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
30.
ON-DEVICE SELECTIVE REMOVAL OF IMPURITIES IN CLEANING FLUID
A cleaning device having a body containing a cleaning fluid, an application member in selective fluid communication with the body via a fluid path, and a first selectively permeably element provided along the fluid path, the first selectively permeable element being configured to selectively interact with one or more selected components of the cleaning fluid sufficient to remove the one or more selected components from the cleaning fluid as the cleaning fluid travels along the fluid path, and wherein selective interaction between the first selectively permeable element and the one or more selected components includes at least a physical interaction. Also disclosed in methods of making and using the cleaning devices described herein.
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A cleaning device having a handle portion and a surface contacting portion, at least one of the handle portion and the surface contacting portion having a pressure indicator, wherein the pressure indicator provides a reversible signal in response to a certain pressure applied to the cleaning device that is within a certain pressure range.
A47L 13/26 - Autres dispositifs de nettoyage avec des agencements pour amener un liquide
A47L 11/40 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des machines non prévus dans les groupes , ou non limités à un de ces groupes, p. ex. poignées, dispositions des interrupteurs, bords, amortisseurs ou leviers
A46B 15/00 - Autres brossesBrosses avec aménagements additionnels
32.
LAVAGE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES HAVING MULTIFUNCTIONAL APPLICATION MEMBER
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and a multifunctional application member in fluid communication with the body, wherein the multifunctional application member is configured to dispense the lavage fluid, and wherein the multifunctional application member is configured to provide more than one selectable function.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body for housing a lavage fluid, an application member in fluid communication with the body, the application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid along a flow path, and a venting component, the venting component having a fluid channel configured to provide fluid communication between the body and an external environment, and at least one filter provided relative to the fluid channel sufficient to filter gas, such as air, passing through the fluid channel, at least a portion of the fluid channel being separate from the flow path.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and a multifunctional application member in fluid communication with the body, wherein the multifunctional application member is configured to dispense the lavage fluid, and wherein the multifunctional application member is configured to provide more than one selectable function.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid, an application member in fluid communication with the body, the application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid, and a warming component configured to communicate with the body so as to transfer energy from the warming component to the body sufficient to warm the lavage fluid housed in the body.
A61M 5/00 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras
A61M 5/44 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour refroidir ou pour chauffer les dispositifs ou les agents
A61M 11/00 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux
A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser
A61M 31/00 - Dispositifs pour l'introduction ou la rétention d'agents, p. ex. de remèdes, dans les cavités du corps
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
36.
LAVAGE SYSTEMS AND DEVICES HAVING WARMING COMPONENT
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid, an application member in fluid communication with the body, the application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid, and a warming component configured to communicate with the body so as to transfer energy from the warming component to the body sufficient to warm the lavage fluid housed in the body.
A61M 5/00 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras
A61M 5/44 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour refroidir ou pour chauffer les dispositifs ou les agents
A61M 11/00 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux
A61M 11/04 - Pulvérisateurs ou vaporisateurs spécialement destinés à des usages médicaux agissant par pression de la vapeur des liquides à pulvériser ou vaporiser
A61M 31/00 - Dispositifs pour l'introduction ou la rétention d'agents, p. ex. de remèdes, dans les cavités du corps
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
37.
Lavage systems and devices having warming component
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid, an application member in fluid communication with the body, the application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid, and a warming component configured to communicate with the body so as to transfer energy from the warming component to the body sufficient to warm the lavage fluid housed in the body.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body for housing a lavage fluid, an application member in fluid communication with the body, the application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid along a flow path, and a venting component, the venting component having a fluid channel configured to provide fluid communication between the body and an external environment, and at least one filter provided relative to the fluid channel sufficient to filter gas, such as air, passing through the fluid channel, at least a portion of the fluid channel being separate from the flow path.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and a multifunctional application member in fluid communication with the body, wherein the multifunctional application member is configured to dispense the lavage fluid, and wherein the multifunctional application member is configured to provide more than one selectable function.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body for housing a lavage fluid, an application member in fluid communication with the body, the application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid along a flow path, and a venting component, the venting component having a fluid channel configured to provide fluid communication between the body and an external environment, and at least one filter provided relative to the fluid channel sufficient to filter gas, such as air, passing through the fluid channel, at least a portion of the fluid channel being separate from the flow path.
An antiseptic polymeric material, wherein an antimicrobial compound is covalently bonded to the material, and the material is used for contacting with a luer lock. The antiseptic polymeric material may help disinfect or prevent any further microbial contamination to the luer lock, wherein the use of a covalently bound antimicrobial compound may also reduce any risk of having the antimicrobial compound entering the intravenous line and being exposed to the patient bloodstream. Preferably, the antiseptic polymeric material may be used in the healthcare industry for disinfection, the suppression of, reduction in and/or maintenance of the microbial load on a surface of the luer lock.
An antiseptic polymer fiber, wherein an antimicrobial compound is covalently bonded to the polymer, and the fiber is used in order to produce a garment or fabric that may be used in the healthcare industry for disinfection, the suppression of, reduction in and/or maintenance of the microbial load on a surface, such as human or animal skin.
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des solides comme supports ou diluants
A01P 1/00 - DésinfectantsComposés antimicrobiens ou leurs mélanges
A01P 15/00 - Biocides utilisés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes
A61L 15/16 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p. ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons
A61L 15/18 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p. ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons contenant des matériaux inorganiques
A61L 15/20 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p. ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons contenant des matériaux organiques
An antiseptic polymeric material, wherein an antimicrobial compound is covalently bonded to the material, and the material is used for contacting with a luer lock. The antiseptic polymeric material may help disinfect or prevent any further microbial contamination to the luer lock, wherein the use of a covalently bound antimicrobial compound may also reduce any risk of having the antimicrobial compound entering the intravenous line and being exposed to the patient bloodstream. Preferably, the antiseptic polymeric material may be used in the healthcare industry for disinfection, the suppression of, reduction in and/or maintenance of the microbial load on a surface of the luer lock.
An antiseptic polymer fiber, wherein an antimicrobial compound is covalently bonded to the polymer, and the fiber is used in order to produce a garment or fabric that may be used in the healthcare industry for disinfection, the suppression of, reduction in and/or maintenance of the microbial load on a surface, such as human or animal skin.
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles contenant des solides comme supports ou diluants
A01P 1/00 - DésinfectantsComposés antimicrobiens ou leurs mélanges
A01P 15/00 - Biocides utilisés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes
A61L 15/16 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p. ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons
A61L 15/18 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p. ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons contenant des matériaux inorganiques
A61L 15/20 - Bandages, pansements ou garnitures absorbant les fluides physiologiques tels que l'urine, le sang, p. ex. serviettes hygiéniques, tampons contenant des matériaux organiques
An antiseptic polymeric material, wherein an antimicrobial compound is covalently bonded to the material, and the material is used for contacting with a luer lock. The antiseptic polymeric material may help disinfect or prevent any further microbial contamination to the luer lock, wherein the use of a covalently bound antimicrobial compound may also reduce any risk of having the antimicrobial compound entering the intravenous line and being exposed to the patient bloodstream. Preferably, the antiseptic polymeric material may be used in the healthcare industry for disinfection, the suppression of, reduction in and/or maintenance of the microbial load on a surface of the luer lock.
C08L 101/12 - Compositions contenant des composés macromoléculaires non spécifiés caractérisées par des propriétés physiques, p. ex. anisotropie, viscosité ou conductivité électrique
46.
Device and method for mobile monitoring of drainage catheter
Devices and methods for mobile monitoring of a drainage catheter are provided. A device may be configured to perform an operation of rendering a user interface. The user interface may be configured to provide an output interface configured to prompt a user to input catheter use information, catheter use information being information related to using the catheter to drain fluid from the patient. The user interface may be configured to provide an input interface for the user to input catheter use information. The device may be further configured to receive catheter use information input by the user through the user interface. The device may be further configured to generate catheter management information based upon the received catheter use information. A method for mobile monitoring of a drainage catheter may include using a processor to perform the steps the device is configured to perform.
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 20/40 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p. ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies mécaniques, la radiothérapie ou des thérapies invasives, p. ex. la chirurgie, la thérapie laser, la dialyse ou l’acuponcture
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INTEGRATED TIME-INDICATING DEVICE DURING TOPICAL SKIN APPLICATION
An applicator having a body configured to house a fluid, an application member in selective fluid communication with the body, and a time-indicating device, wherein the time-indicating device includes a capillary component having a fluid path, wherein the time-indicating device is configured such that fluid advancement along the fluid path directly or indirectly provides at least a first observable signal, and wherein the first observable signal signifies a first certain application period.
A61B 90/80 - Instruments pour nettoyer ou laver la peau des chirurgiens ou des patients
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An applicator having a body configured to house a fluid, an application member in selective fluid communication with the body, and a time-indicating device, wherein the time-indicating device includes a capillary component having a fluid path, wherein the time-indicating device is configured such that fluid advancement along the fluid path directly or indirectly provides at least a first observable signal, and wherein the first observable signal signifies a first certain application period.
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A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and at least two interchangeable application members configured to be in fluid communication with the body, wherein the at least two interchangeable application members includes a first application member and a second application member, the first application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a first fluid flow force and/or first fluid flow pattern, and the second application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a second fluid flow force and/or second fluid flow pattern that is different from the first fluid flow force and/or fluid flow pattern, respectively.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and an application member in fluid communication with the body, wherein the application member has at least one nozzle, wherein the system is configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a first fluid flow force and a first fluid flow pattern, and wherein the nozzle is configured to selectably dispense the lavage fluid with a second fluid flow force and/or a second fluid flow pattern, wherein the second fluid flow force that is different from the first fluid flow force and the second fluid flow pattern is different from the first fluid flow pattern.
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A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and an application member in fluid communication with the body, wherein the application member has at least one nozzle, wherein the system is configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a first fluid flow force and a first fluid flow pattern, and wherein the nozzle is configured to selectably dispense the lavage fluid with a second fluid flow force and/or a second fluid flow pattern, wherein the second fluid flow force that is different from the first fluid flow force and the second fluid flow pattern is different from the first fluid flow pattern.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and at least two interchangeable application members configured to be in fluid communication with the body, wherein the at least two interchangeable application members includes a first application member and a second application member, the first application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a first fluid flow force and/or first fluid flow pattern, and the second application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a second fluid flow force and/or second fluid flow pattern that is different from the first fluid flow force and/or fluid flow pattern, respectively.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and an application member in fluid communication with the body, wherein the application member has at least one nozzle, wherein the system is configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a first fluid flow force and a first fluid flow pattern, and wherein the nozzle is configured to selectably dispense the lavage fluid with a second fluid flow force and/or a second fluid flow pattern, wherein the second fluid flow force that is different from the first fluid flow force and the second fluid flow pattern is different from the first fluid flow pattern.
A system for applying a lavage fluid to a surface, the system having a body configured to house a lavage fluid and at least two interchangeable application members configured to be in fluid communication with the body, wherein the at least two interchangeable application members includes a first application member and a second application member, the first application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a first fluid flow force and/or first fluid flow pattern, and the second application member being configured to dispense the lavage fluid with a second fluid flow force and/or second fluid flow pattern that is different from the first fluid flow force and/or fluid flow pattern, respectively.
A shunt for draining fluid including a first catheter, an electronic pump fluidly coupled to the first catheter, a manual pump fluidly coupled to the electronic pump, a second catheter fluidly coupled to the manual pump. During a drainage operation, the shunt arranged and configured such that a fluid is passively pressure-driven through the shunt, and the electronic pump is arranged to prevent blockages within the shunt by flowing a bolus of the fluid through the shunt. Additionally, the manual pump is arranged to prevent blockages within the shunt by flowing a bolus of the fluid through the shunt in the event that the electronic pump cannot produce a bolus of the fluid.
A shunt for draining fluid including a first catheter, an electronic pump fluidly coupled to the first catheter, a manual pump fluidly coupled to the electronic pump, a second catheter fluidly coupled to the manual pump. During a drainage operation, the shunt arranged and configured such that a fluid is passively pressure-driven through the shunt, and the electronic pump is arranged to prevent blockages within the shunt by flowing a bolus of the fluid through the shunt. Additionally, the manual pump is arranged to prevent blockages within the shunt by flowing a bolus of the fluid through the shunt in the event that the electronic pump cannot produce a bolus of the fluid.
In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a catheter, the catheter with a distal length extending to a distal end, the distal length configured to indwell a cavity of a patient body. The distal length may include a first lumen extending longitudinally through a lengthwise portion of the distal length, where the first lumen may be at least partially defined by a first inner diameter surface of the distal length. The distal length may include a second lumen extending longitudinally through the lengthwise portion of the distal length, where the second lumen may be at least partially defined by a second inner diameter surface of the distal length. A first fenestration may be disposed through a side wall of the first lumen. A proximal length of the catheter may include a proximal lengthwise portion of the first lumen and the second lumen.
A hair clipper includes a clipper body including a motor. A blade assembly is connected to the clipper body such that the motor moves a moveable blade of the blade assembly during operation. The blade assembly includes a blade housing having a skin guide surface that faces skin of a patient during operation. The skin guide surface has an inwardly curved central portion that curves inward from opposite terminal edges.
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B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
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SURGICAL CLIPPER BLADE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING SURGICAL CLIPPER BLADES WITH SKIN PREPARATION COMPOSITION
A surgical clipper blade assembly includes a stationary blade and a moveable blade adjacent the stationary blade. The moveable blade is configured to reciprocate relative to the stationary blade to remove hair from a skin area. A blade housing houses the stationary blade and the moveable blade. The blade housing has a guide surface that faces the skin area during a hair removal process. A skin conditioning member in the form of a pad that extends along at least one of a skin facing surface of the stationary blade and the guide surface of the blade housing. The skin conditioning member includes a skin preparation composition. Reciprocating motion of the moveable blade vibrates the skin conditioning member against the skin area as the skin preparation composition is released onto the skin area.
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B26B 19/04 - Têtes coupantes à cet effetOutils de coupe à cet effetÉquipements de sécurité de ceux-ci
B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
A surgical hair clipper assembly includes a clipper body and a blade assembly connected to the clipper body. The blade assembly includes a moveable blade configured to reciprocate to remove hair from a skin area and a blade housing that houses the moveable blade. The blade housing has a guide surface that faces the skin area during a hair removal process. A suction attachment includes a clipper attachment connected to the clipper body and a nozzle structure connected to the clipper attachment and extending distally to an end. The end is located no more than about ten millimeters proximal of a plane defined by the guide surface.
B26B 19/44 - Dispositifs d'aspiration pour recueillir les cheveux coupés, ou pour la peau à raser
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
B26B 19/02 - Tondeuses ou rasoirs opérant par plusieurs arêtes coupantes, p. ex. tondeuses à cheveux, rasoirs à sec du type à couteau animé d'un mouvement alternatif
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61.
Surgical hair clippers and vacuum apparatuses including sensing and feedback devices
A surgical hair clipper includes a clipper body and a blade assembly connected to the clipper body. The blade assembly includes a moveable blade configured to reciprocate to remove hair from a skin area and a blade housing that houses the moveable blade. The blade housing has a guide surface that faces the skin area during a hair removal process. A touch sensor is exposed at the guide surface for contact with the skin area during use. A processor receives a signal from the touch sensor when the touch sensor contacts the skin area. The processor uses logic saved in a memory to instruct a feedback device to provide an indication of skin contact between the touch sensor and the skin area.
B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
B26B 19/44 - Dispositifs d'aspiration pour recueillir les cheveux coupés, ou pour la peau à raser
B26B 19/06 - Têtes coupantes à cet effetOutils de coupe à cet effetÉquipements de sécurité de ceux-ci comportant des éléments de coupe travaillant en coopération, ces deux éléments ayant des dents de cisaillement
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Catheter design for use in treating pleural diseases
A catheter for use in treating pleural diseases, such as pleural effusions and pneumothorax, includes a tip portion that is configured to irritate the pleura when the catheter is inserted in the pleural cavity, thereby initiating mechanical pleurodesis. The tip portion has a substantially rough configuration and may include one or more protrusions that contact the pleura when the catheter is in use, thereby irritating the layers. This irritation causes the creation of fibrous adhesions between the parietal and visceral layers that close off the pleural cavity and prevent further fluid and/or air accumulations that occur as a result of pleural diseases.
An antiseptic solution comprising a pH-dependent antimicrobial agent, the pH-dependent antimicrobial agent having an operative pH range, wherein the solution has a pH on storage that is lower than the operative pH range. Applicators for applying the antiseptic solution and methods of using the antiseptic solution and applicators are also provided.
A61K 47/12 - Acides carboxyliquesLeurs sels ou anhydrides
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A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A61Q 17/00 - Préparations protectricesPréparations employées en contact direct avec la peau pour protéger des influences extérieures, p. ex. des rayons du soleil, des rayons X ou d'autres rayons nuisibles, des matériaux corrosifs, des bactéries ou des piqûres d'insectes
64.
POWERED HAIR CLIPPERS WITH BLADE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING PATTERNED RIB ARRAYS
A hair clipper (10) includes a clipper body (12) comprising a motor (14) and a blade assembly (20) connected to the clipper body such that the motor moves a moveable blade (24) of the blade assembly during operation. The blade assembly includes a blade housing (22) having a guide surface (36) that faces skin of a patient during operation and a patterned array of ribs (40) that are located on the guide surface defining a guide plane. The ribs of the patterned array of ribs are arranged spaced-apart from one another and are sized to provide a kinetic friction force against dry skin of the patient of less than 1 N using a normal force of 3.5 N.
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B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
65.
POWERED HAIR CLIPPERS WITH BLADE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING PATTERNED RIB ARRAYS
A hair clipper (10) includes a clipper body (12) comprising a motor (14) and a blade assembly (20) connected to the clipper body such that the motor moves a moveable blade (24) of the blade assembly during operation. The blade assembly includes a blade housing (22) having a guide surface (36) that faces skin of a patient during operation and a patterned array of ribs (40) that are located on the guide surface defining a guide plane. The ribs of the patterned array of ribs are arranged spaced-apart from one another and are sized to provide a kinetic friction force against dry skin of the patient of less than 1 N using a normal force of 3.5 N.
B26B 19/06 - Têtes coupantes à cet effetOutils de coupe à cet effetÉquipements de sécurité de ceux-ci comportant des éléments de coupe travaillant en coopération, ces deux éléments ayant des dents de cisaillement
B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
66.
SURGICAL CLIPPER BLADE ASSEMBLIES WITH HYDROPHOBIC LAYERS AND METHODS OF USE
Surgical clipper blade assemblies with hydrophobic coating layers and methods of use for hair removal from a skin area include using a surgical clipper blade assembly including a blade, a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of sidewalls disposed and extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, and an aperture configured to receive the blade, and a hydrophobic coating layer disposed on at least a portion of a top skin facing surface comprising the top surface and the blade. The surgical clipper blade assembly may include a plurality of ribs on the top surface, and the portion of the top skin facing surface may include the top surface, the blade, the plurality of ribs, or combinations thereof. During operation of the blade to remove hair from the skin area, the hydrophobic coating layer reduces friction forces and prevents risk of skin abrasions.
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B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
67.
POWERED HAIR CLIPPERS WITH BLADE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING BLADE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES
A hair clipper includes a clipper body comprising a motor and a blade assembly connected to the clipper body such that the motor moves a blade of the blade assembly during operation. The blade assembly comprising a blade housing and the blade that extends outwardly from an opening in the housing and a linkage that is connected to the blade and biases the blade toward a fully extended configuration. Wherein, upon application of a force against the blade during use that is above a preselected threshold, the blade assembly includes a retracted configuration wherein the blade retracts into the blade housing using the linkage.
B26B 19/06 - Têtes coupantes à cet effetOutils de coupe à cet effetÉquipements de sécurité de ceux-ci comportant des éléments de coupe travaillant en coopération, ces deux éléments ayant des dents de cisaillement
B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
68.
POWERED HAIR CLIPPERS WITH BLADE ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING BLADE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLIES
A hair clipper includes a clipper body comprising a motor and a blade assembly connected to the clipper body such that the motor moves a blade of the blade assembly during operation. The blade assembly comprising a blade housing and the blade that extends outwardly from an opening in the housing and a linkage that is connected to the blade and biases the blade toward a fully extended configuration. Wherein, upon application of a force against the blade during use that is above a preselected threshold, the blade assembly includes a retracted configuration wherein the blade retracts into the blade housing using the linkage.
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B26B 19/38 - Parties constitutives ou accessoires des tondeuses à cheveux ou des rasoirs à sec, p. ex. boîtiers, poignées ou protecteurs
69.
Powered hair clippers with blade assemblies including patterned rib arrays
A hair clipper includes a clipper body comprising a motor and a blade assembly connected to the clipper body such that the motor moves a moveable blade of the blade assembly during operation. The blade assembly includes a blade housing having a guide surface that faces skin of a patient during operation and a patterned array of ribs that are located on the guide surface defining a guide plane. The ribs of the patterned array of ribs are arranged spaced-apart from one another and are sized to provide a kinetic friction force against dry skin of the patient of less than 1 N using a normal force of 3.5 N.
Surgical clipper blade assemblies with hydrophobic coating layers and methods of use for hair removal from a skin area include using a surgical clipper blade assembly including a blade, a top surface, a bottom surface, a plurality of sidewalls disposed and extending between the top surface and the bottom surface, and an aperture configured to receive the blade, and a hydrophobic coating layer disposed on at least a portion of a top skin facing surface comprising the top surface and the blade. The surgical clipper blade assembly may include a plurality of ribs on the top surface, and the portion of the top skin facing surface may include the top surface, the blade, the plurality of ribs, or combinations thereof. During operation of the blade to remove hair from the skin area, the hydrophobic coating layer reduces friction forces and prevents risk of skin abrasions.
A hair clipper includes a clipper body comprising a motor and a blade assembly connected to the clipper body such that the motor moves a blade of the blade assembly during operation. The blade assembly comprising a blade housing and the blade that extends outwardly from an opening in the housing and a linkage that is connected to the blade and biases the blade toward a fully extended configuration. Wherein, upon application of a force against the blade during use that is above a preselected threshold, the blade assembly includes a retracted configuration wherein the blade retracts into the blade housing using the linkage.
A drainage system, the drainage system comprising a container having an interior and a mouth, the mouth comprising an outer surface and an opening, a frangible seal covering the opening, a cap secured to the mouth and in fluid communication with a drainage line, the cap having an inner surface configured to engage with the outer surface of the mouth, an O-ring located at least partially between the outer surface of the mouth and the inner surface of the cap and configured to form a fluid seal between a space defined by the cap and the space located externally of the drainage system, and a retaining ring circumferentially engaging the cap.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
Medical drainage catheters and parts thereof, namely, coatings sold as an integral component of medical drainage catheters, cuffs, introducers, guidewires, access devices in the nature of medical drainage tubing, bottles, bags, lines, shunts, caps, dilators, stylets, drapes of non-woven textile materials, stabilizers, pumps, and tunnelers
74.
HOUSING WITH INTEGRATED SENSING TECHNOLOGY FOR REDUCING HUMAN FACTOR ERROR DURING PRE-SURGICAL SKIN ANTISEPSIS
Apparatuses and methods for sterilizing includes an applicator body configured to store antiseptic solution, an antiseptic dispenser, and/or a capacitance sensing integrated circuit having one or more electrically coupled capacitors, wherein the capacitance sensing integrated circuit is configured to determine a capacitance between the one or more capacitors and the body of a patient.
Apparatuses and methods for sterilizing includes an applicator body configured to store antiseptic solution, an antiseptic dispenser, and/or a capacitance sensing integrated circuit having one or more electrically coupled capacitors, wherein the capacitance sensing integrated circuit is configured to determine a capacitance between the one or more capacitors and the body of a patient.
A61F 13/40 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons comportant des moyens incorporés pour délivrer une substance au matériau absorbant, p. ex. contenue dans un récipient brisable
A61F 13/38 - Tampons comportant une poignée en forme de bâtonnet, p. ex. bâtonnets ouatés
A pump cassette body for detecting air bubbles in a fluid pathway, comprises an upstanding flow director vane, a fitment integrally molded into the pump cassette body, wherein the fitment comprises a base integrally molded into the pump cassette body, an elastomeric member attached to the base, and a housing at least partially surrounding the elastomeric member, wherein the elastomeric member is co-molded to the housing.
A61M 5/36 - Dispositifs pour faire pénétrer des agents dans le corps par introduction sous-cutanée, intravasculaire ou intramusculaireAccessoires à cet effet, p. ex. dispositifs de remplissage ou de nettoyage, appuis-bras avec des moyens pour éliminer l'air ou pour empêcher l'injection ou l'introduction d'air dans le corps
A61M 5/168 - Moyens pour commander l'écoulement des agents vers le corps ou pour doser les agents à introduire dans le corps, p. ex. compteurs de goutte-à-goutte
Medical devices configured to provide a controllable release of a drug, particularly for use in pleural effusion therapy. The medical devices comprise a component including a carrier-drug complex, wherein the carrier-drug complex comprises one or more molecules of a drug reversibly bound to a porous carrier. The present disclosure also relates to methods of making the carrier-drug complexes and medical devices described herein.
A61L 29/16 - Matériaux biologiquement actifs, p. ex. substances thérapeutiques
A61L 29/14 - Matériaux caractérisés par leur fonction ou leurs propriétés physiques
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A61K 47/56 - Préparations médicinales caractérisées par les ingrédients non actifs utilisés, p. ex. les supports ou les additifs inertesAgents de ciblage ou de modification chimiquement liés à l’ingrédient actif l’ingrédient non actif étant chimiquement lié à l’ingrédient actif, p. ex. conjugués polymère-médicament l’ingrédient non actif étant un agent de modification l’agent de modification étant un composé organique macromoléculaire, p. ex. une molécule oligomérique, polymérique ou dendrimérique
A method for signifying a selected cumulative scrubbing action between a device and a surface, the cumulative scrubbing action being signified by a signaling element, wherein the signaling element is configured to provide an observable signal when the selected cumulative scrubbing action has been provided to the surface. The method may comprise applying scrubbing action to the signaling element to release and/or expose at least a first portion of an indicator, and observing the device and/or surface for the signal. The present disclosure also relates to signaling elements and devices for use according to the methods of the present disclosure, and to methods of preparing the same.
A47K 7/03 - Éponges, brosses, gants de bain ou articles similaires pour nettoyer ou frotter contenant du savon ou d'autres produits de nettoyage, p. ex. imprégnés
A47K 7/02 - Éponges, brosses, gants de bain ou articles similaires pour nettoyer ou frotter
79.
METHOD AND DEVICES FOR SIGNIFYING SCRUBBING ACTION
A method for signifying a selected cumulative scrubbing action between a device and a surface, the cumulative scrubbing action being signified by a signaling element, wherein the signaling element is configured to provide an observable signal when the selected cumulative scrubbing action has been provided to the surface. The method may comprise applying scrubbing action to the signaling element to release and/or expose at least a first portion of an indicator, and observing the device and/or surface for the signal. The present disclosure also relates to signaling elements and devices for use according to the methods of the present disclosure, and to methods of preparing the same.
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A61B 90/80 - Instruments pour nettoyer ou laver la peau des chirurgiens ou des patients
A61F 13/40 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons comportant des moyens incorporés pour délivrer une substance au matériau absorbant, p. ex. contenue dans un récipient brisable
System and components for inducing pleurodesis or other sclerosis or desired adhesion conditions to treat a patient, while minimizing likelihood of tissue damage from direct application of sclerosis-enhancing materials. A tube device is provided that is configured to elute sclerosis-enhancing material and/or other medicaments including autologous or otherwise patient compatible blood and/or blood component(s) via an assembly including fenestrated drainage tube which may be a multi-lumen assembly allowing simultaneous infusion/elution and drainage. The assembly of tube device with outer (typically drainage) tube may include one or more features configured to enhance delivery of medicament and/or drainage through the same assembly.
A61M 25/01 - Introduction, guidage, avance, mise en place ou maintien en position des cathéters
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p. ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A nonwoven wipe comprises an antiseptic solution comprising a bis-(dihydropyridinyl)-decane derivative, a first fiber having a denier of about 1.5 to about 2.0, and a second fiber having a denier of about 3.0 to 3.5. About 30 wt % to 70 wt % of the total weight of the nonwoven wipe is the first fiber and about 30 wt % to 70 wt % of the total weight of the nonwoven wipe is the second fiber. The bis-(dihydropyridinyl)-decane may be octenidine dihydrochloride.
A01N 43/40 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés hétérocycliques comportant des cycles avec un atome d'azote comme unique hétéro-atome du cycle des cycles à six chaînons
A01N 25/34 - Formes façonnées, p. ex. feuilles, non prévues dans l'un quelconque des autres sous-groupes du présent groupe principal
A47L 13/17 - TissusTamponsÉponges contenant des produits de nettoyage
A61K 8/49 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par la composition contenant des composés organiques contenant des composés hétérocycliques
A61K 8/02 - Cosmétiques ou préparations similaires pour la toilette caractérisés par une forme physique particulière
A61Q 17/00 - Préparations protectricesPréparations employées en contact direct avec la peau pour protéger des influences extérieures, p. ex. des rayons du soleil, des rayons X ou d'autres rayons nuisibles, des matériaux corrosifs, des bactéries ou des piqûres d'insectes
C11D 17/04 - Détergents ou savons caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques combinés avec d'autres corps, ou les contenant
An adjustable length laparoscopic instrument is provided. The instrument includes a shaft with a shaft distal end and a shaft proximal end. The instrument further includes an actuation rod with an actuation rode distal end and an actuation rod proximal end. The actuation rod is receivable by the shaft such that the actuation rod can translate longitudinally relative to the shaft to actuate an end effector. The instrument further includes a handle configured to hold the shaft and the actuation rod. The handle is configured to cause the actuation rod to translate longitudinally relative to the shaft to actuate the end effector. The instrument further includes a length adjustment mechanism configured to adjust a shaft length. The shaft length is defined between the handle and the shaft distal end.
A61B 17/29 - Pinces pour la chirurgie faiblement invasive
A61B 18/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux pour transférer des formes non mécaniques d'énergie vers le corps ou à partir de celui-ci
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
Selectively-releasable colorant compositions that allow a controllable release of colorant molecules from resin in response to one or more specific environmental stimuli. The selectively-releasable colorant composition may comprise resin particles having colorant molecules reversibly bound thereto. The compositions of the present disclosure may also provide precise and uniform control of free colorant content in an environment and/or protection of the immobilized (i.e., unreleased) colorant from compromising environmental chemistries. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing and methods of using the compositions described herein.
A01N 37/36 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, contenant des composés organiques comportant un atome de carbone possédant trois liaisons à des hétéro-atomes, avec au plus deux liaisons à un halogène, p. ex. acides carboxyliques contenant au moins un groupe carboxylique ou un thio-analogue, ou d'un de leurs dérivés, et un atome d'oxygène ou de soufre lié par une liaison simple, liés au même squelette carboné, cet atome d'oxygène ou de soufre ne faisant pas partie d'un groupe carboxylique ou d'un thio-analogue, ou d'une de leurs dérivés, p. ex. acides hydroxycarboxyliques
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p. ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A01N 25/00 - Biocides, produits repoussant ou attirant les animaux nuisibles, ou régulateurs de croissance des végétaux, caractérisés par leurs formes, ingrédients inactifs ou modes d'applicationSubstances réduisant les effets nocifs des ingrédients actifs vis-à-vis d'organismes autres que les animaux nuisibles
Selectively-releasable colorant compositions that allow a controllable release of colorant molecules from resin in response to one or more specific environmental stimuli. The selectively-releasable colorant composition may comprise resin particles having colorant molecules reversibly bound thereto. The compositions of the present disclosure may also provide precise and uniform control of free colorant content in an environment and/or protection of the immobilized (i.e., unreleased) colorant from compromising environmental chemistries. The present disclosure also relates to methods of preparing and methods of using the compositions described herein.
An adjustable retractor blade and retractor system are disclosed. The retractor blade includes a fixed portion, extendible portion, and means for adjusting the length of the retractor blade. The means for adjusting may include a threaded rod engaging the fixed portion with the extendible portion. In one aspect, the extendible portion includes a plurality of stackable members, with the length of the adjustable blade adjusted by attaching stackable members. In one aspect, the fixed portion includes a plurality of holes, and the extendible portion includes at least one post, the plurality of holes configured to receive the at least one post, with the length of the adjustable blade adjusted by slidably displacing the extendible portion until the at least one post engages with at least one of the plurality of holes. Methods are provided for adjusting the length of a retractor blade.
(1) Medical devices and apparatus, namely, bone biopsy needle and parts and fittings therefor, namely, syringes, specimen cradles and caps, specimen probes and probe guides, all the foregoing for performing bone marrow biopsies
A rongeur includes a device body having a first arm and a second arm slidably coupled to the first arm. A handle operatively coupled to the first arm and the second arm is configured to move the second arm along a length of the first arm in a first direction and an opposing second direction. A tip assembly is removably coupled to a distal end of the device body. The tip assembly includes a first tip and a second tip slidably coupled to the first tip. A locking mechanism is configured to removably couple the first tip to the first arm and removably couple the second tip to the second arm. The second tip is movable with respect to the first tip from an open position toward a closed position as the second arm moves in the first direction.
A scope includes a housing having a distal portion with a distal end. A lens is at the distal end. A cleaning element is operatively coupled to the distal portion of the housing, wherein the cleaning element is movable between a first position and a second position contacting the distal end.
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A61B 90/70 - Dispositifs de nettoyage spécialement adaptés aux instruments chirurgicaux
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61B 1/313 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments pour l'introduction dans des incisions chirurgicales, p. ex. laparoscopes
A trocar assembly with an integrated scope-cleaning structure may have a proximal portion configured for accessibility by a user and a cannula extending distally from the proximal portion and configured to extend distally into a patient body, where the cannula is further configured to receive a distal end of a scope such that the scope can be maneuvered through the cannula to a location within the patient body. A cleaning element may be included, where the proximal portion includes a housing, where the cleaning element is substantially located within the housing.
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A61B 90/70 - Dispositifs de nettoyage spécialement adaptés aux instruments chirurgicaux
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
91.
TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH A CLEANNING ELEMENT FOR USE DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE
A trocar assembly includes a cannula having a proximal portion and an opposing distal portion. The distal portion is configured to extend into a patient body. The cannula defines an access channel between the proximal portion and the distal portion, wherein the access channel is configured to receive a scope such that the scope can be maneuvered through the access channel to a location within the patient body. A cleaning element at the distal portion is configured to contact at least a distal end of the scope.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux
A61B 90/70 - Dispositifs de nettoyage spécialement adaptés aux instruments chirurgicaux
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
92.
TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH A CLEANING ELEMENT FOR USE DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE
The present disclosure relates to a trocar assembly with an integrated scope- cleaning structure. The trocar assembly may include a chamber with a proximal opening configured to receive a distal end of a scope. A cannula extend distally from the chamber and may be configured to extend distally into a patient body. The cannula may be further configured to receive the distal end of the scope such that the scope can be maneuvered through the cannula to a location within the patient body. The trocar assembly may include a cleaning element forming a surface within the chamber, where the surface of the cleaning element is configured to remove debris from at least one non-longitudinal, end-facing surface of the scope.
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
93.
TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH A CLEANING ELEMENT FOR USE DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE
The present disclosure relates to a housing for a laparoscopic trocar assembly with an integrated scope-cleaning structure. The housing may include a shell forming a wall portion of a chamber and a cleaning element forming at least a portion of an internal surface of the chamber, the cleaning element configured to remove debris from a distal end of a scope upon contact between the cleaning element and the distal end of the scope. The cleaning element may be movable with respect to the shell of the housing in response to an input force upon the shell that moves a portion of the shell and a portion of the cleaning element between a default state and a displaced state.
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A61B 1/00 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments
94.
TROCAR ASSEMBLY WITH A CLEANING ELEMENT FOR USE DURING A LAPAROSCOPIC PROCEDURE
The present disclosure relates to a trocar assembly (702) with an integrated scope-cleaning structure (772). The trocar assembly may include a housing (704) defining boundaries of a chamber with (a) a proximal opening configured to receive a distal end of a scope, and (b) a distal opening in fluid and mechanical communication with a trocar cannula (706). The trocar assembly may further include a cleaning element (776,774) located at least partially between the proximal opening and the distal opening, where the cleaning element is movable with respect to the housing from at least a first setting where a first portion (776) of the cleaning element may be in a first location and may form a first cleaning surface within the chamber, the first cleaning surface configured to remove debris from a distal end of the scope when the distal end of the scope contacts the first portion of the cleaning element.
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p. ex. endoscopesDispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
An applicator assembly includes a plurality of ampoules formed of a frangible material and containing liquid to be applied, a container having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber adapted to receive the plurality of ampoules, an application member attached to the distal end of the container; and at least one actuator projecting from the container, wherein the at least one actuator is actuatable to independently fracture the plurality of ampoules, thereby independently releasing the liquid into the application member. The at least one actuator may be moveable from a first position to a second position, the applicator having a smaller profile when the actuator is in the second position than when the actuator is in the first position.
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A61F 13/40 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons comportant des moyens incorporés pour délivrer une substance au matériau absorbant, p. ex. contenue dans un récipient brisable
An applicator assembly includes at least one ampoule formed of a frangible material and containing liquid to be applied, a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an interior portion defining a chamber adapted to receive the at least one ampoule, an application member attached to the distal end of the body, an actuator projecting from the body operable to fracture the at least one ampoule, a trench formed in a surface of the body, and a vent disposed through a surface of the trench.
A61M 35/00 - Dispositifs pour appliquer des agents, p. ex. des remèdes, sur le corps humain
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
98.
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOBILE MONITORING OF DRAINAGE CATHETER
Devices and methods for mobile monitoring of a drainage catheter are provided. A device may be configured to perform an operation of rendering a user interface. The user interface may be configured to provide an output interface configured to prompt a user to input catheter use information, catheter use information being information related to using the catheter to drain fluid from the patient. The user interface may be configured to provide an input interface for the user to input catheter use information. The device may be further configured to receive catheter use information input by the user through the user interface. The device may be further configured to generate catheter management information based upon the received catheter use information. A method for mobile monitoring of a drainage catheter may include using a processor to perform the steps the device is configured to perform.
A61M 1/00 - Dispositifs de succion ou de pompage à usage médicalDispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corpsSystèmes de drainage
A61M 27/00 - Appareillage pour drainage des blessures
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
A catheter (200) with a distal length extending to a distal end, the distal length configured to indwell a cavity of a patient body. The distal length includes a first lumen (202) extending longitudinally through a lengthwise portion of the distal length, where the first lumen may be at least partially defined by a first inner diameter surface of the distal length. The distal length includes a second lumen (204) extending longitudinally through the lengthwise portion of the distal length, where the second lumen may be at least partially defined by a second inner diameter surface of the distal length. A first fenestration may be disposed through a side wall of the first lumen. A cuff is disposed on an outer surface of the proximal length.
Devices and methods for mobile monitoring of a drainage catheter are provided. A device may be configured to perform an operation of rendering a user interface. The user interface may be configured to provide an output interface configured to prompt a user to input catheter use information, catheter use information being information related to using the catheter to drain fluid from the patient. The user interface may be configured to provide an input interface for the user to input catheter use information. The device may be further configured to receive catheter use information input by the user through the user interface. The device may be further configured to generate catheter management information based upon the received catheter use information. A method for mobile monitoring of a drainage catheter may include using a processor to perform the steps the device is configured to perform.
A61J 1/05 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques pour recueillir, stocker ou administrer du sang, du plasma ou des liquides à usage médical
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic Identification des individus
