Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• G16H 20/17 - 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 médicaments ou des médications, p. ex. pour s’assurer de l’administration correcte aux patients administrés par perfusion ou injection
• 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
• A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 1/10 - Récipients du type sac
• A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
• A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 1/10 - Récipients du type sac
• B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
• A61M 39/08 - TubesMoyens de rangement spécialement adaptés aux tubes
• A61M 39/24 - Soupapes de retenue ou soupapes anti-retour
• B65D 83/00 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique
• A61J 1/10 - Récipients du type sac

Produits et services

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

Produits et services

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

Produits et services

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

Produits et services

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

Produits et services

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

Produits et services

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

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 1/10 - Récipients du type sac
• B05B 11/00 - Appareillages monoblocs tenus à la main dans lesquels l'écoulement du contenu est produit par la force musculaire de l'opérateur au moment de l'utilisation
• A61M 39/08 - TubesMoyens de rangement spécialement adaptés aux tubes
• A61M 39/24 - Soupapes de retenue ou soupapes anti-retour
• B65D 83/00 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 1/10 - Récipients du type sac
• A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique
• 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
• G01G 19/00 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique
• G01G 19/00 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes
• A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
• A61M 5/152 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes utilisant des réservoirs sous pression, p. ex. au moyen de pistons flexibles mis sous pression par contraction de réservoirs élastiques

Abrégé

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

Classes IPC  ?

• A61J 15/00 - Tubes pour l'alimentation thérapeutique
• G01G 19/00 - Appareils ou méthodes de pesée adaptés à des fins particulières non prévues dans les groupes