An adaptor configured for connection to a syringe having an air chamber and a liquid chamber, the adaptor including a liquid channel configured to be in communication with the liquid chamber, an air channel configured to be in communication with the air chamber and at least one filter positioned in the liquid channel.
An automated vial preparation module is provided that may include a vial mount for receiving a vial, a manipulator for disinfecting at least a portion of the vial, and control circuitry. The module may apply a disinfecting solution to a vial septum and wipe the septum with a swab. The module may include transferring means for moving vials. An imaging apparatus may monitor the vial preparation process. The module may interface with an automated pharmaceutical compounding system. Methods for automated vial preparation may include steps such as transferring a vial to a mount, removing a vial cap, disinfecting at least the vial septum, and mounting an adaptor onto the vial septum.
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 2/10 - 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 phénomènes physiques des radiations des ultraviolets
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
An automated vial preparation module may include a vial mount for receiving a vial, a manipulator for disinfecting at least a portion of the vial, and control circuitry. The module may apply a disinfecting solution to a vial septum and wipe the septum with a swab. The module may include transferring means for moving vials. An imaging apparatus may monitor the vial preparation process. The module may interface with an automated pharmaceutical compounding system. Methods for automated vial preparation may include steps such as transferring a vial to a mount, removing a vial cap, disinfecting at least the vial septum, and mounting an adaptor onto the vial septum.
A61F 15/00 - Accessoires auxiliaires pour pansementsRécipients distributeurs de pansements ou de bandages
A61F 13/15 - 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
A61J 1/00 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
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
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
B08B 1/14 - LingettesÉléments absorbants, p. ex. écouvillons ou éponges
B08B 1/30 - Nettoyage par des procédés impliquant l'utilisation d'outils par le mouvement d’éléments de nettoyage sur une surface
B08B 1/32 - Nettoyage par des procédés impliquant l'utilisation d'outils par le mouvement d’éléments de nettoyage sur une surface utilisant des éléments de nettoyage rotatifs
B08B 1/40 - Outils de nettoyage avec moyens intégrés de distribution de fluides, p. ex. d'eau, de vapeur ou de détergents
B08B 9/08 - Nettoyage de récipients, p. ex. de réservoirs
B08B 9/20 - Nettoyage de récipients, p. ex. de réservoirs en utilisant des appareils dans ou sur lesquels les récipients, p. ex. des bouteilles, des bocaux, des bidons, sont amenés
B67B 7/00 - Dispositifs à main ou à moteur pour ouvrir des récipients fermés
B67B 7/16 - Dispositifs à main ou à moteur pour ouvrir des récipients fermés pour enlever les capsules à rebord
G01N 35/00 - Analyse automatique non limitée à des procédés ou à des matériaux spécifiés dans un seul des groupes Manipulation de matériaux à cet effet
A conveyer for a plurality of fluid transfer assemblies in a system for a pharmaceutical preparation allows suspended conveyance of one or more fluid transfer assemblies along at least one conveyance pathway such that at least one or each fluid transfer assembly freely hangs or is suspended from a holder element of a main conveyer body during movement of each fluid transfer assembly along the conveyance pathway. The conveyor may include first and second conveyor units or bodies that together provide an open access position and a restricted access position for the fluid transfer assembly. The conveyor may further provide a plurality of holder members configured to provide directional positioning of the fluid transfer connector relative to the holder members. The conveyor may be further movable along the Z axis in addition to conventional displacement of the conveyor through at least one of the X and Y axes.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
8.
ROBOTIC PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION SYSTEM HAVING A MOVABLE PLATFORM
A pharmaceutical preparation system is provided defining first and second axes which intersect each other. The system includes: at least one platform comprising at least one container-receiving module configured to receive a first container; a first mechanism operably connected to the platform for linearly displacing the platform along the first axis; a manipulator configured for holding and manipulating a second container; a second mechanism operably connected to the manipulator for linearly displacing the manipulator along the second axis; and a controller configured for: a. instructing the second mechanism to linearly displace the manipulator; b. instructing the first mechanism to linearly displace the platform; and c. synchronizing actuation of the first and second mechanisms to enable a fluid interface between the first container received at the at least one container-receiving module and the second container held by the manipulator.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
B65B 57/14 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou au mauvais positionnement des objets ou matériaux à emballer et dont le fonctionnement commande ou arrête l'alimentation des objets ou matériaux à emballer
9.
PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES
Systems and methods are provided for determining presence of fluid or air in a non-opaque tube in a pharmaceutical preparation device. The system includes a processing circuitry (PC). The PC is configured to: receive a camera image of the non-opaque tube, the non-opaque tube being positioned, from a camera perspective, in front of a patterned background, the received image thereby depicting one or more regions of the non-opaque tube, wherein each region is associated with a respective degree of refraction of the patterned background; and identify, using image processing techniques, in the received image, one or more of the regions of the non-opaque tube; and determine from, at least, one or more of the identified regions, a content characteristic of the non-opaque tube.
Safety-enhanced pharmaceutical preparation devices, configured to exchange contents among one or more containers to prepare a pharmaceutical dose in a receiving container. The exchanges of contents are performed using one or more robotic fluid transfer actuators, operable to manipulate the one or more containers to prepare the pharmaceutical dose. The pharmaceutical preparation devices lock a pharmaceutical dose in preparation into place, unlocking it (to free it for its intended use) upon determining that the pharmaceutical dose includes (e.g., displays or otherwise presents) identifying data consistent with the specifications of the dose prepared.
B65H 67/06 - Approvisionnement en noyaux, récipients ou paquets et transport depuis les postes d'enroulage ou d'emmagasinage
B65B 55/00 - Préservation, protection ou stérilisation des paquets ou de l'ensemble paquet et contenu
G16H 40/60 - 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
G16H 20/10 - 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
G07F 17/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour la location d'articlesInstallations ou services déclenchés par pièces de monnaie
G06F 16/583 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement utilisant des métadonnées provenant automatiquement du contenu
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
A pharmaceutical preparation system configured for being positioned within an enclosure and for being operated for performing transfer of fluid between at least one container and at least one fluid transfer assembly while being positioned therewithin. The enclosure comprising an airflow source operative to generate an airflow along a vertical airflow path, said pharmaceutical preparation system having a vertical axis and comprising: at least one platform comprising a platform upper surface; at least one container-receiving module configured to receive the container, the container-receiving module comprising a main body and a fluid interface portion configured to accommodate a fluid transfer element of the container for said transfer of fluid to be performed therethrough, the main body being positioned at least partially vertically above the platform upper surface and at least a part of the fluid interface portion extending from the main body away from the platform upper surface in a direction transverse to the vertical axis; and a virtual vertical column extending along the vertical axis and including the fluid interface portion, wherein when the pharmaceutical preparation system is positioned within the enclosure and the airflow is being generated, said vertical virtual column at least partially defines a portion of said airflow path, said vertical virtual column comprising an upper column portion extending above the fluid interface portion and a lower column portion extending below the fluid interface portion, at least said upper column portion being at least selectively free of nonlaminar obstructions at least along the vertical axis.
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
B65B 31/02 - Remplissage, fermeture, ou remplissage et fermeture, de réceptacles dans des chambres maintenues en dépression ou en surpression ou contenant une atmosphère spéciale, p. ex. du gaz inerte
F26B 21/00 - Dispositions pour l'alimentation ou le réglage de l'air ou des gaz pour le séchage d'un matériau solide ou d'objets
A container adaptor connectable to a first container of a fluid transfer system for transfer of fluid between the first container and a second container of the fluid transfer system. The container adaptor includes a fluid flow path configured to facilitate the transfer of fluid between the first container and the second container. The container adaptor includes a first barrier positioned at least partially within the fluid flow path, a second barrier positioned at least partially within the fluid flow path, and an isolated volume defined at least partially between the first barrier and at least a portion of the second barrier and being configured to be in fluid communication with the second container and being isolated from the first container at least partially during the transfer of fluid.
A syringe that is configured for use in a syringe pump. The syringe has a flange at the proximal end of a barrel and a sealing element at its proximal end. The sealing element has of 5 a disk shaped annular sealing assembly having a hole in its center through which a piston rod passes. The sealing assembly has an upper part and a lower part that are pressed together to hold an O-ring that seals around the piston rod. The sealing assembly is placed inside the barrel of the syringe; thereby not 10 disturbing the external shape of the syringe and allowing the syringe to fit into dedicated grooves on syringe pumps.
A pharmaceutical preparation system is provided including: a rigid system infrastructure including a top portion, a bottom portion substantially parallel to the top portion, and a connecting portion extending between the top and the bottom portions along a vertical axis; at least one platform comprising at least one container-receiving module configured to receive at least one fluid container; a lift mechanism configured as part of the connecting portion, the lift mechanism being operably connected to the platform for lifting and lowering the platform along the vertical axis relative to the connecting portion.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
G05D 3/12 - Commande de la position ou de la direction utilisant la contre-réaction
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IMAGING-BASED PHARMACEUTICAL CONTENT VERIFICATION IN A ROBOTIC PREPARATION SYSTEM
Label image information is used to automatically identify and/or verify the identification of pharmaceutical substances, in conjunction with the automatic preparation of pharmaceutical preparations from those pharmaceutical substances. In some examples, textual content of substance containers is identified using OCR. This corresponds to a significant portion of the label information intended for human inspection. As a cross-check, one or more additional visual aspects of the label are evaluated, e.g., an aspect of graphical appearance other than textual content as such. Optionally, risks of mis-identification are evaluated. Optionally, imperfect matches to templates are deemed permissible due to a low risk of actual misidentification, and/or close but potentially ambiguous template matches are deemed insufficiently risk free, resulting in mitigation actions.
G06V 10/22 - Prétraitement de l’image par la sélection d’une région spécifique contenant ou référençant une formeLocalisation ou traitement de régions spécifiques visant à guider la détection ou la reconnaissance
G06F 18/22 - Critères d'appariement, p. ex. mesures de proximité
G06V 30/224 - Reconnaissance de caractères caractérisés par le type d’écriture de caractères imprimés pourvus de marques de codage additionnelles ou de marques de codage
G06V 30/40 - Reconnaissance des formes à partir d’images axée sur les documents
A robotic pharmaceutical preparation system comprising at least one container-receiving module configured to hold at least one container; a motor coupled to the container-receiving module for directly driving movement of the container-receiving module along a movement path; circuitry configured to detect electrical current consumption of the at least one motor; and a controller configured for: receiving an indication from the circuitry regarding the electrical current consumption; determining that an interference exists based on the indication; and upon determining that an interference exists, modifying operation of the system.
A61M 16/01 - Dispositifs pour agir sur le système respiratoire des patients par un traitement au gaz, p. ex. ventilateursTubes trachéaux spécialement conçus pour l'anesthésie
A61B 50/10 - Mobilier spécialement adapté aux appareils ou aux instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic
A61J 3/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés spécialement conçus pour donner à des produits pharmaceutiques une forme physique déterminée ou une forme propre à leur administration
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Robotic pharmaceutical preparation system having a movable platform
A pharmaceutical preparation system is provided defining first and second axes which intersect each other. The system includes: at least one platform comprising at least one container-receiving module configured to receive a first container; a first mechanism operably connected to the platform for linearly displacing the platform along the first axis; a manipulator configured for holding and manipulating a second container; a second mechanism operably connected to the manipulator for linearly displacing the manipulator along the second axis; and a controller configured for: a. instructing the second mechanism to linearly displace the manipulator; b. instructing the first mechanism to linearly displace the platform; and c. synchronizing actuation of the first and second mechanisms to enable a fluid interface between the first container received at the at least one container-receiving module and the second container held by the manipulator.
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
B65B 57/14 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou au mauvais positionnement des objets ou matériaux à emballer et dont le fonctionnement commande ou arrête l'alimentation des objets ou matériaux à emballer
18.
VERIFICATION OF SOLID DISSOLUTION IN ROBOTIC PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION
Image-based verification of progress and/or results, and or detection of fault conditions, for automated operations preparing pharmaceuticals, particularly in relation to the dissolving of pharmaceutical materials contained in vials. Imaging is and image processing is used, in some examples, to follow the progress of processing which converts solid and/or concentrated material (e.g., crystallized and/or lyophilized) into fluid solutions and/or suspensions. As conditions vary, time to dilute may change; detection of fault conditions may reduce risk and/or reduce waste. In some examples, a quantity of fluid used in dissolution/dilution is itself monitored at one or more stages. Methods of assessing fluid contents of vials, including vials distributed for use in manual operations which may include obstructions to viewing such as labels.
B01F 35/213 - Mesure des propriétés des mélanges, p. ex. de la température, de la densité ou de la couleur
B01F 35/222 - Commande ou régulation du fonctionnement du système d'entraînement, p. ex. du couple, de la vitesse ou de la puissance des moteursCommande ou régulation de la position des dispositifs ou des éléments de mélange
B01F 101/22 - Mélange d'ingrédients pour compositions pharmaceutiques ou médicales
Some embodiments are directed to a medical device for fluidly connecting to a medical spike, including a spike port configured to receive therein the medical spike and establish fluid communication between the medical spike and the medical device. The spike-locking mechanism can be configured to resist extraction of the medical spike from the spike port.
A61M 5/162 - Raccords à aiguilles, c.-à-d. raccordements par perforation entre le réservoir et le tube
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
Image-based verification of progress and/or results, and or detection of fault conditions, for automated operations preparing pharmaceuticals, particularly in relation to the dissolving of pharmaceutical materials contained in vials. Imaging is and image processing is used, in some examples, to follow the progress of processing which converts solid and/or concentrated material (e.g., crystallized and/or lyophilized) into fluid solutions and/or suspensions. As conditions vary, time to dilute may change; detection of fault conditions may reduce risk and/or reduce waste. In some examples, a quantity of fluid used in dissolution/dilution is itself monitored at one or more stages. Methods of assessing fluid contents of vials, including vials distributed for use in manual operations which may include obstructions to viewing such as labels.
B01F 31/20 - Mélange du contenu de récipients indépendants, p. ex. de tubes à essai
A61J 3/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés spécialement conçus pour donner à des produits pharmaceutiques une forme physique déterminée ou une forme propre à leur administration
G01F 23/00 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme
G01F 22/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour la mesure du volume des fluides ou des matériaux solides fluents, non prévus ailleurs
B65B 3/30 - Dispositifs ou procédés pour régler la quantité de matériau fourni ou chargé par mesures volumétriques
Disclosed is a septum holder for use in a connector section of a fluid transfer apparatus for the transfer of a drug from one container to another. The septum holder comprises a body part and a septum support that are moveable in relation to each other. A septum is attached to the septum support. The body part and septum support are configured to be locked to each other at the end of a movement that brings them to their closest positions to each other.
A pharmaceutical preparation system defining first and second axes which intersect each other, the system comprising: at least one platform comprising at least one container¬ receiving module configured to receive a first container; a first mechanism operably connected to the platform for linearly displacing the platform along the first axis; a manipulator configured for holding and manipulating a second container; a second mechanism operably connected to the manipulator for linearly displacing the manipulator along the second axis; and a controller configured for: a. instructing the second mechanism to linearly displace the manipulator; b. instructing the first mechanism to linearly displace the platform; and c. synchronizing actuation of the first and second mechanisms to enable a fluid interface between the first container received at the at least one container-receiving module and the second container held by the manipulator.
A61J 3/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés spécialement conçus pour donner à des produits pharmaceutiques une forme physique déterminée ou une forme propre à leur administration
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
B65B 3/04 - Procédés ou moyens pour charger le matériau dans les réceptacles ou récipients
B65B 43/56 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage avec déplacement par positions successives pour présenter le réceptacle ou récipient en vue de recevoir des apports successifs du contenu
B65B 43/58 - Moyens pour tenir les réceptacles ou les récipients pendant le remplissage avec déplacement par positions successives pour présenter le réceptacle ou récipient en vue de recevoir des apports successifs du contenu le mouvement étant vertical
B65G 47/52 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter
B65G 47/56 - Dispositifs pour transférer objets ou matériaux entre transporteurs, p. ex. pour décharger ou alimenter vers des sections de transporteurs à chaîne inclinés ou verticaux ou à partir de ces sections
B65G 47/74 - Dispositifs d'alimentation, de transfert ou de déchargement de genres ou types particuliers
H01L 21/677 - Appareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide pendant leur fabrication ou leur traitementAppareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des plaquettes pendant la fabrication ou le traitement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide ou de leurs composants pour le transport, p. ex. entre différents postes de travail
H01L 21/68 - Appareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide pendant leur fabrication ou leur traitementAppareils spécialement adaptés pour la manipulation des plaquettes pendant la fabrication ou le traitement des dispositifs à semi-conducteurs ou des dispositifs électriques à l'état solide ou de leurs composants pour le positionnement, l'orientation ou l'alignement
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Robotic pharmaceutical preparation system having a movable platform
A pharmaceutical preparation system defining a vertical axis and a horizontal axis is provided, including: at least one platform onto which a vial holder is mounted, the vial holder configured to hold and to pivot at least one vial; a lift mechanism operably connected to the platform for raising or lowering the platform along the vertical axis; and a controller configured for: a. instructing the lift mechanism to raise or lower the platform; b. instructing the vial holder to pivot the vial to assume an upright orientation for injecting fluid into the vial or an inverted orientation for drawing fluid from the vial; c. synchronizing actuation of the lift mechanism and the vial holder such that a level to which the platform is moved is correlated one or both of: the orientation of the vial, presence of one or more components connected to the vial and aligned vertically with respect to the vial.
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
B65B 57/14 - Dispositifs de commande automatique, de vérification, d'alarme ou de sécurité sensibles à l'absence, à la présence, à l'alimentation anormale ou au mauvais positionnement des objets ou matériaux à emballer et dont le fonctionnement commande ou arrête l'alimentation des objets ou matériaux à emballer
Image-guided syringe-manipulation subsystem of a pharmaceutical preparation system (PPS). Syringes are engaged by a gripper and a plunger arm, allowing movement of the syringe plunger by relative movement of the gripper and plunger arm. Processing circuitry accesses one or more images of the syringe to determine one or more of its characteristics (e.g., its type and/or geometric measurements). The value of least one operating parameter which controls how the syringe is manipulated is then determined according to the determined one or more characteristics.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
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
A vial manipulator is provided for use in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system. The vial manipulator includes a manipulator body defining a main axis; a first vial holder pivotably coupled to the manipulator body and configured to receive and hold of a vial assembly; a first pivoting mechanism for pivoting the first vial holder about a first axis extending outwardly from the main body in a first direction; a second vial holder pivotably coupled to the manipulator body and configured to receive and hold of a vial assembly; and a second pivoting mechanism for pivoting the second vial holder about a second axis extending outwardly from the main body in a second direction which is different than the first direction. The vial manipulator can further include a turning mechanism configured for turning the manipulator body about the main axis.
A61J 7/00 - Dispositifs pour administrer les médicaments par voie buccale, p. ex. cuillèresDispositifs pour compter les pilulesDispositions pour l'indication ou le rappel du moment où l'on doit prendre des médicaments
B25J 9/04 - Manipulateurs à commande programmée caractérisés par le mouvement des bras, p. ex. du type à coordonnées cartésiennes par rotation d'au moins un bras en excluant le mouvement de la tête elle-même, p. ex. du type à coordonnées cylindriques ou polaires
A vial manipulator for use in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system, the vial manipulator comprising: a manipulator body defining a main axis; a first vial holder pivotably coupled to the manipulator body and configured to receive and hold of a vial assembly; a first pivoting mechanism for pivoting the first vial holder about a first axis extending outwardly from the main body in a first direction; a second vial holder pivotably coupled to the manipulator body and configured to receive and hold of a vial assembly; and a second pivoting mechanism for pivoting the second vial holder about a second axis extending outwardly from the main body in a second direction which is different than the first direction. The vial manipulator can further include a turning mechanism configured for turning the manipulator body about the main axis.
Some embodiments are directed to a connector for connection with a fluid transfer device, including an outer body having a longitudinal axis; and a luer lock connection port positioned within the outer body and configured to be coupled with an external port of said fluid transfer device. The luer lock connection port can be rotatable about the longitudinal axis at least in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction at least prior to initiation of coupling thereof with the external port. The outer body can be structured, and the luer lock connection port is positioned therewithin, such that to prevent an operator to access, through the outer body, directly by fingertips an exterior of the luer lock connection port after the luer lock connection port has been coupled with the external port.
An adaptor configured to be connected to a first container of a fluid transfer system and to facilitate fluid communication therethrough between the first container and a second container of the fluid transfer system, said adaptor comprising: a proximal body portion; and a distal body portion extending distally from the proximal body portion at least partially along a longitudinal axis of the adaptor, said distal body portion comprising: a plurality of circumferential elements, each extending distally with respect to the proximal body portion, each of the plurality of circumferential elements comprising a respective bridge portion; and a plurality of connection elements each connecting the bridge portions of corresponding two adjacent circumferential elements of the plurality of circumferential elements, each of the plurality of connection elements being configured to radially displace between a normal state and an expanded state in a connection plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis
A pharmaceutical preparation device (PPD) with imaging-enhanced preparation process component placement, comprising: a camera configured to capture images of a pharmaceutical preparation interconnection location (PPIL), from a PPIL camera location, said PPIL being associated with a precalibration data; a transport unit (TU) comprising a gripper for grasping a pharmaceutical compounding component, the TU being configured to move at least the gripper in one or more of x, y, and/or z directions in response to control signals; and a processing circuitry operably connected to the TU and to the camera, the processing circuitry being configured to: receive at least one real-time digital image, captured by the camera from the PPIL camera location, the received digital image depicting the gripper of the TU and/or a pharmaceutical compounding component grasped by the gripper, in a current position in the PPIL; determine a direction and distance of TU movement based on at least the received real-time digital image and the precalibration data; and control via the control signals the TU to move the gripper in the determined direction by the determined distance.
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
G06T 7/62 - Analyse des attributs géométriques de la superficie, du périmètre, du diamètre ou du volume
A61J 3/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés spécialement conçus pour donner à des produits pharmaceutiques une forme physique déterminée ou une forme propre à leur administration
B65B 3/26 - Dispositifs ou procédés pour régler la quantité de matériau fourni ou chargé
G06F 16/583 - Recherche caractérisée par l’utilisation de métadonnées, p. ex. de métadonnées ne provenant pas du contenu ou de métadonnées générées manuellement utilisant des métadonnées provenant automatiquement du contenu
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
31.
IMPROVED PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION METHODS AND SYSTEMS USING IMAGING TECHNOLOGIES
A system of determining presence of fluid or air in a non-opaque tube in a pharmaceutical preparation device, the system including: a processing circuitry (PC), the PC being configured to: receive a camera image of the non-opaque tube, the non- opaque tube being positioned, from a camera perspective, in front of a patterned background, the received image thereby depicting one or more regions of the non- opaque tube, wherein each region is associated with a respective degree of refraction of the patterned background; and identify, using image processing techniques, in the received image, one or more of the regions of the non-opaque tube; and determine from, at least, one or more of the identified regions, a content characteristic of the non-opaque tube.
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
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
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
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
G01F 25/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely disposable drug transfer devices and
systems, consist primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors
and connectors for syringes, vials, IV bags or catheters,
all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding,
mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical
materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood
ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs; surgical,
medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments,
namely, an automated drug compounding system consists
primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors,
motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer
devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution,
compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of
medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood
ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs, and for filling
containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags, with
medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood
ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs and labelling
these containers and for use with software used to
facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through
connectivity of the automated system to other medical
systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and
pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing,
updating and validating data and information relating to the
above using AI and machine learning techniques.
Some embodiments are directed to a medical device for fluidly connecting to a medical spike, including a spike port configured to receive therein the medical spike and establish fluid communication between the medical spike and the medical device The spike-locking mechanism can be configured to resist extraction of the medical spike from the spike port.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, disposable drug transfer devices and systems, consisting primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors and connectors for syringes, vials, intravenous (IV) bags and catheters, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs; surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system for drug delivery consisting primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs, and for filling containers, namely, syringes, vials and intravenous (IV) bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs and labelling these containers and for use with software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques
Some embodiments are directed to a medical device for fluidly connecting to a medical spike, including a spike port configured to receive therein the medical spike and establish fluid communication between the medical spike and the medical device. The spike-locking mechanism can be configured to resist extraction of the medical spike from the spike port.
A61M 5/162 - Raccords à aiguilles, c.-à-d. raccordements par perforation entre le réservoir et le tube
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
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely disposable drug transfer devices and
systems, consist primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors
and connectors for syringes, vials, IV bags or catheters,
all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding,
mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical
materials, fluids and drugs, including hazardous drugs;
surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system
consists primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters,
sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug
transfer devices, all used for safe preparation,
reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and
administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and
for filling containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags,
with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these
containers, and embedded software used to facilitate and
enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the
automated system to other medical systems, physicians,
nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to
receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating
data and information relating to the above using AI and
machine learning techniques.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system
consists primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters,
sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug
transfer devices, all used for safe preparation,
reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and
administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and
for filling containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags,
with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these
containers, and embedded software used to facilitate and
enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the
automated system to other medical systems, physicians,
nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to
receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating
data and information relating to the above using AI and
machine learning techniques.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system
consists primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters,
sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug
transfer devices, all used for safe preparation,
reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and
administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and
for filling containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags,
with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these
containers, and embedded software used to facilitate and
enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the
automated system to other medical systems, physicians,
nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to
receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating
data and information relating to the above using AI and
machine learning techniques.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely disposable drug transfer devices and
systems, consist primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors
and connectors for syringes, vials, iv bags or catheters,
all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding,
mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical
materials, fluids and drugs, including hazardous drugs;
surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system
consists primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters,
sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug
transfer devices, all used for safe preparation,
reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and
administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and
for filling containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags,
with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these
containers, and embedded software used to facilitate and
enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the
automated system to other medical systems, physicians,
nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to
receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating
data and information relating to the above using AI and
machine learning techniques.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely disposable drug transfer devices and
systems, consist primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors
and connectors for syringes, vials, IV bags or catheters,
all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding,
mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical
materials, fluids and drugs, including hazardous drugs;
surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system
consists primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters,
sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug
transfer devices, all used for safe preparation,
reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and
administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and
for filling containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags,
with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these
containers, and embedded software used to facilitate and
enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the
automated system to other medical systems, physicians,
nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to
receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating
data and information relating to the above using AI and
machine learning techniques.
Some embodiments are directed to a medical device for fluidly connecting to a medical spike, including a spike port configured to receive therein the medical spike and establish fluid communication between the medical spike and the medical device. The spike-locking mechanism can be configured to resist extraction of the medical spike from the spike port.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and
instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system
consists primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters,
sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug
transfer devices, all used for safe preparation,
reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and
administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and
for filling containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags,
with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these
containers, and embedded software used to facilitate and
enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the
automated system to other medical systems, physicians,
nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to
receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating
data and information relating to the above using AI and
machine learning techniques.
43.
TAMPER PROOF LUER LOCK CONNECTOR AND A VALVE ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ADAPTOR
Some embodiments are directed to a connector for connection with a fluid transfer device, including an outer body having a longitudinal axis; and a luer lock connection port positioned within the outer body and configured to be coupled with an external port of said fluid transfer device. The luer lock connection port can be rotatable about the longitudinal axis at least in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction at least prior to initiation of coupling thereof with the external port. The outer body can be structured, and the luer lock connection port is positioned therewithin, such that to prevent an operator to access, through the outer body, directly by fingertips an exterior of the luer lock connection port after the luer lock connection port has been coupled with the external port.
Some embodiments relate to a septum holder comprising a body, a septum attached to the body, and an insert comprising at least one bore configured to form a seat of a needle valve. The insert can be held in place between at least a portion of the septum and at least a portion of the body.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system for drug delivery consisting primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and for filling containers, namely, syringes, vials and intravenous (IV) bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these containers, with embedded software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques
(1) Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system consists primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and for filling containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these containers, and embedded software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques.
(1) Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely disposable drug transfer devices and systems, consist primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors and connectors for syringes, vials, IV bags or catheters, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including hazardous drugs; surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system consists primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and for filling containers, such as syringes, vials and IV bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these containers, and embedded software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system for drug delivery consisting primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and for filling containers, namely, syringes, vials and intravenous (IV) bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these containers, with embedded software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, disposable drug transfer devices and systems, consisting primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors and connectors for syringes, vials, intravenous (IV) bags and catheters, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including hazardous drugs; surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system for drug delivery consisting primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and for filling containers, namely, syringes, vials and intravenous (IV) bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these containers, with embedded software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, disposable drug transfer devices and systems, consisting primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors and connectors for syringes, vials, intravenous (IV) bags and catheters, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs; surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system for drug delivery consisting primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs, and for filling containers, namely, syringes, vials and intravenous (IV) bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs and labelling these containers and for use with software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system for drug delivery consisting primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, and for filling containers, namely, syringes, vials and intravenous (IV) bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, and labeling these containers, with embedded software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, disposable drug transfer devices and systems, consisting primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors and connectors for syringes, vials, intravenous (IV) bags and catheters, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs; surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system for drug delivery consisting primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs, and for filling containers, namely, syringes, vials and intravenous (IV) bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and
hazardous drugs and labelling these containers and for use with software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques
53.
Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
54.
Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
55.
Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
56.
Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
57.
Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
58.
Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
59.
Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
60.
Fluid transfer station in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
B25J 13/08 - Commandes pour manipulateurs au moyens de dispositifs sensibles, p. ex. à la vue ou au toucher
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
61.
FLUID TRANSFER STATION IN A ROBOTIC PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION SYSTEM
A robotic system and method are provided for transfer of fluid between a container accessible via a container-septum and a fluid transfer assembly accessible via a fluid transfer connector septum. The robotic system includes a controller and a manipulator controllable by the controller to manipulate at least one of the container and the fluid transfer assembly. The controller is configured to operate the manipulator to secure contact between the container-septum and the fluid transfer connector septum during at least a portion of the transfer of the fluid.
B65B 1/04 - Procédés ou moyens pour remplir les réceptacles ou les récipients avec le matériau
B65B 3/04 - Procédés ou moyens pour charger le matériau dans les réceptacles ou récipients
A61M 5/142 - Perfusion sous pression, p. ex. utilisant des pompes
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
A medical device for fluidly connecting to a medical spike, the device comprising: a spike port configured to receive therein the medical spike and establish fluid communication between the medical spike and the medical device; and a spike-locking mechanism configured to resist extraction of the medical spike from the spike port.
A connector for connection with a fluid transfer device, said connector comprising: an outer body having a longitudinal axis; and a luer lock connection port positioned within the outer body and configured to be coupled with an external port of said fluid transfer device, the luer lock connection port being rotatable about the longitudinal axis at least in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction at least prior to initiation of coupling thereof with the external port; wherein the outer body is structured, and the luer lock connection port is positioned therewithin, such that to prevent an operator to access, through the outer body, directly by fingertips an exterior of the luer lock connection port after the luer lock connection port has been coupled with the external port.
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
64.
Components of open liquid drug transfer systems and a robotic system employing them
Presented herein are a robotic system that is configured for compounding and preparation of medications comprising non-hazardous drugs and a vented drug vial adapter. The robotic system comprises: a laminar flow cabinet; and at least one robotic arm. The vented drug vial adapter is designed to connect a drug vial to another component of a drug transfer system. The adapter comprises a hydrophobic filter that prevents passage of liquid while allowing air to pass through it and a vent hole to the atmosphere. The vent hole is located above the filter thereby allowing equalization of the internal pressure while preventing the drug from contaminating the atmosphere.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 3/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés spécialement conçus pour donner à des produits pharmaceutiques une forme physique déterminée ou une forme propre à leur administration
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
Disclosed is a septum holder for use in a connector section of a fluid transfer apparatus for the transfer of a drug from one container to another. The septum holder comprises a body part and a septum support that are moveable in relation to each other. A septum is attached to the septum support. The body part and septum support are configured to be locked to each other at the end of a movement that brings them to their closest positions to each other.
A syringe that is configured for use in a syringe pump. The syringe has a flange at the proximal end of a barrel and a sealing element at its proximal end. The sealing element has of a disk shaped annular sealing assembly having a hole in its center through which a piston rod passes. The sealing assembly has an upper part and a lower part that are pressed together to hold an O-ring that seals around the piston rod. The sealing assembly is placed inside the barrel of the syringe; thereby not disturbing the external shape of the syringe and allowing the syringe to fit into dedicated grooves on syringe pumps.
A system having a syringe and a connector. A proximal end of an outer housing of the connector is a specially designed female Luer element. A distal end of an outer housing of the connector is configured to connect the syringe to a component of a fluid transfer apparatus. The syringe and the connector are configured to be joined together such that they can be swiveled relative to each other around their common longitudinal axis. Once connected together, any attempt to twist the syringe or connector relative to each other in either a counterclockwise direction or a clockwise direction will result in endless swiveling about their common longitudinal axis. In other words, once the system is connected together, the syringe cannot be disconnected from the connector.
An apparatus for securing a male-female connection comprises: (a) a female connector comprising a securing actuator section; (b) a male connector; (c) one or more anchoring ledges; and (d) at least one rotatable gear.
Presented herein are a robotic system that is configured for compounding and preparation of medications comprising non-hazardous drugs and a vented drug vial adapter. The robotic system comprises: a laminar flow cabinet; and at least one robotic arm. The vented drug vial adapter is designed to connect a drug vial to another component of a drug transfer system. The adapter comprises a hydrophobic filter that prevents passage of liquid while allowing air to pass through it and a vent hole to the atmosphere. The vent hole is located above the filter thereby allowing equalization of the internal pressure while preventing the drug from contaminating the atmosphere.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
A septum holder having a body. The body has a disk shaped annular upper body part and a lower body part, at least one resilient elongated arm terminating with a distal enlarged element attached to the side of the body, and a septum fitted into the lower body part so that it extends downward parallel to the at least one arm. The septum is made of a single piece of cylindrically shaped resilient material. The upper part of the septum has a diameter larger than the middle part of the septum in order to form a flange that rests on an annular ledge created around the inside of the bottom section of the body when the middle part of septum slides through the open center at the bottom of the bottom section. The lowest part of the septum has a diameter that matches that of a septum in a fluid transfer component. The septum has a cavity created in its middle part into which an insert having at least one bore that functions as the seat of a needle valve is inserted.
A septum holder having a disk shaped annular body. The body has a cylindrical bottom part that projects downward, a cavity created in the bottom part of the body, an insert comprising at least one bore that forms the seat of a needle valve fitted into the cavity, at least one resilient elongated arm attached to the side of the body, the at least one arm projecting downward and terminating with a distal enlarged element, and a septum. The septum is made of a single piece of cylindrically shaped resilient material. The upper part of the septum has a hollow interior forming a cylindrical recess having an inner diameter no larger than that of the outer diameter of the cylindrical section at the bottom of the body of the septum holder. The lowest part of the septum has a diameter that matches that of a septum in a fluid transfer component. The septum is adapted to be pushed over the bottom part of the body of the septum holder until the solid part of the septum below the recess butts against the bottom of the at least one bore in the insert.
Disclosed is a septum holder for use in a connector section of a fluid transfer apparatus for the transfer of a drug from one container to another. The septum holder comprises a body part and a septum support that are moveable in relation to each other. A septum is attached to the septum support. The body part and septum support are configured to be locked to each other at the end of a movement that brings them to their closest positions to each other.
An apparatus for securing a male-female connection comprises: (a) a female connector comprising a securing actuator section; (b) a male connector; (c) one or more anchoring ledges; and (d) at least one rotatable gear.
Disclosed is a septum holder that comprises a body having an upper body part and a lower body part that has a bored out interior. An insert comprising at least one bore that forms the seat of a needle valve fits loosely into the bored out interior of the lower body part. A septum comprising an upper part is attached to an exterior surface of the lower body part of the septum holder. A lower part of the septum extends downward beyond the lower edge of the lower body part of the septum holder. The septum holder is characterized in that the insert can freely move up and down in the interior of the lower body part and the septum can freely move up and down on the exterior surface of the lower body part. Also disclosed is a connector section for a liquid transfer apparatus that comprises the septum holder.
A locking element for a connector configured to connect two components of a fluid transfer system and a connector that comprises the locking element are described. The connector comprising the locking element is configured to provide continuous fluid channels between a first component and a second component of a fluid transfer system, the fluid is a hazardous drug and the connector is designated for safe and contamination-free transfer of said hazardous drug from first to second container while isolating the needle tips and causing no dangerous and harmful leaks.
Described are improvements to components of fluid transfer apparatuses comprising a first component, e.g. a syringe, a connector component configured to connect between the first component and an adapter component that is configured to allow connection of the connector component to a second component of the drug transfer apparatus, e.g. to a drug vial. The improvements include inter alia changes to the sealing elements that seal the proximal end of the syringe, redesign of a septum holder inside the connector component and corresponding redesign of the housing of the connector component; changes to the structure of the end of the connector component that connects to the first component to allow the first component to swivel relative to the connector component; and changes to the design of the adapter component to a second component of the drug transfer apparatus to allow it to mate with the redesigned housing of the connector component.
Presented herein are embodiments of septum holders for use in syringe connectors that are used to connect syringes to other elements of liquid transfer apparatuses. The septum holders comprise a septum holder body, at least one resilient elongated arm that terminates with a distal enlarged element attached to the sides of the body, and a septum. The septum holders of the invention are characterized in that they comprise at least one bore that is created in the septum or in an insert fixed in either the body of the septum holder or in the septum that functions as the seat of a needle valve and in that the septum is attached to the bottom of the body of the septum holder projecting downwards parallel to the at least one elongated arm.
Disclosed is a septum holder that comprises a body having an upper body part and a lower body part that has a bored out interior. An insert comprising at least one bore that forms the seat of a needle valve fits loosely into the bored out interior of the lower body part. A septum comprising an upper part is attached to an exterior surface of the lower body part of the septum holder. A lower part of the septum extends downward beyond the lower edge of the lower body part of the septum holder. The septum holder is characterized in that the insert can freely move up and down in the interior of the lower body part and the septum can freely move up and down on the exterior surface of the lower body part. Also disclosed is a connector section for a liquid transfer apparatus that comprises the septum holder.
The invention is a needle valve comprising at least one hollow needle and a seat. The hollow needle is comprised of a smooth surfaced hollow shaft and a port adapted to allow fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of said needle located in the side of the shaft at the distal end close to the tip of said needle. The seat comprises at least one bore adapted to accommodate one of the at least one needles through it. The needle and the bore can move one relatively to the other and the bore is provided in, or is fitted with, resilient material such that the outer diameter of the needle is greater than the inner diameter of at least part of the bore. As a result the passage of the shaft of the needle in the bore creates a closely-matched shaft and sheath, which blocks the passage of fluid through the port.
Disclosed is a transfer device for use in reconstituting dry drugs and for diluting liquid drugs in drug containers. The transfer device includes a multi-port manifold and a connector suitable to be attached to a drug container, a first conduit to transfer a liquid entering an inlet port of the manifold through the connector and into the drug container, and a second conduit to transfer a gaseous fluid through the connector to an outlet port of the manifold. Also disclosed is a closed liquid transfer system which includes the transfer device, a tube connectable to the inlet port for transporting a liquid to the transfer device, a tube connectable to the outlet port for transporting the gaseous fluid away from the transfer device, and a gas collection container to collect the gaseous fluid in the gas transporting tube.
A locking element for a connector configured to connect two components of a fluid transfer system and a connector that comprises the locking element are described. The connector comprising the locking element is configured to provide continuous fluid channels between a first component and a second component of a fluid transfer system, the fluid is a hazardous drug and the connector is designated for safe and contamination-free transfer of said hazardous drug from first to second container while isolating the needle tips and causing no dangerous and harmful leaks.
Described are improvements to components of fluid transfer apparatuses comprising a first component, e.g. a syringe, a connector component configured to connect between the first component and an adapter component that is configured to allow connection of the connector component to a second component of the drug transfer apparatus, e.g. to a drug vial. The improvments include inter alia changes to the sealing elements that seal the proximal end of the syringe, redesign of a septum holder inside the connector component and corresponding redesign of the housing of the connector component; changes to the structure of the end of the connector component that connects to the first component to allow the first component to swivel relative to the connector component; and changes to the design of the adapter component to a second component of the drug transfer apparatus to allow it to mate with the redesigned housing of the connector component.
A vial adaptor having a bottom part adapted to be attached to the head section of a medical vial or any type of vessel or device that has a head section similar to that of the head of a standard medicine vial. The top part has numerous components. The apparatus also has a first locking mechanism; and a second locking mechanism. The first locking mechanism is adapted to lock a top part to the bottom part such that a tip of a spike cannot contact a stopper in the head section when the head section is being attached to the bottom part and to release the top part from the bottom part after the bottom part has been attached to the head section. The second locking mechanism is adapted to allow, after the bottom part has been attached to the head section, the spike to penetrate the stopper in the head section and to irremovably lock the top part to the bottom part.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/22 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue avec des moyens pour doser la quantité de liquide
A61M 5/162 - Raccords à aiguilles, c.-à-d. raccordements par perforation entre le réservoir et le tube
Presented herein are embodiments of septum holders for use in syringe connectors that are used to connect syringes to other elements of liquid transfer apparatuses. The septum holders comprise a septum holder body, at least one resilient elongated arm that terminates with a distal enlarged element attached to the sides of the body, and a septum. The septum holders of the invention are characterized in that they comprise at least one bore that is created in the septum or in an insert fixed in either the body of the septum holder or in the septum that functions as the seat of a needle valve and in that the septum is attached to the bottom of the body of the septum holder projecting downwards parallel to the at least one elongated arm.
The invention is a method and system for monitoring, documenting and assisting with the manual preparation and/or administration of medications. The invention accomplishes these goals via constant surveillance of the preparation/administration process using one or more digital cameras and software and hardware that processes the images and compares data from the processed images with information relative to the patient, to the drug components and composition of the medicament, and to non-drug items needed in the preparation that the system automatically or manually retrieves from various sources, e.g. internal or external data banks, from the technician/pharmacist, or by scanning the prescription.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
G07F 17/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour la location d'articlesInstallations ou services déclenchés par pièces de monnaie
B65B 55/02 - Stérilisation, p. ex. de paquets finis
G06F 17/30 - Recherche documentaire; Structures de bases de données à cet effet
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
G06K 9/18 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales utilisant des caractères imprimés pourvus de marques de codage additionnelles ou comportant des marques de codage, p.ex. le caractère étant composé de barres distinctes de formes différentes, chacune représentant une valeur de code différente
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 50/22 - Aide sociale ou assistance sociale, p. ex. activités de développement communautaire ou services de consultation
The invention is a system designed to assist a hospital pharmacy in the compounding of medications comprising hazardous drugs. The system comprising: a safety cabinet, at least two robotic arm assemblies configured to simultaneously move vials and syringes within the safety cabinet, a plurality of cameras each installed at a specific location in the safety cabinet or on the robotic arm assemblies, and a processor. Each of the cameras is dedicated to provide real time digital images of the stage of the preparation process carried out at its location. Dedicated software and algorithms in the system processor allow almost all steps in the compounding process to be carried out automatically by the robotic arm assemblies without intervention by the operator or a supervisor and the cameras and imaging process algorithms are adapted to provide real-time feedback control of all stages of the compounding process.
G06F 17/30 - Recherche documentaire; Structures de bases de données à cet effet
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06F 19/00 - Équipement ou méthodes de traitement de données ou de calcul numérique, spécialement adaptés à des applications spécifiques (spécialement adaptés à des fonctions spécifiques G06F 17/00;systèmes ou méthodes de traitement de données spécialement adaptés à des fins administratives, commerciales, financières, de gestion, de surveillance ou de prévision G06Q;informatique médicale G16H)
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
G07F 17/00 - Appareils déclenchés par pièces de monnaie pour la location d'articlesInstallations ou services déclenchés par pièces de monnaie
B65B 55/02 - Stérilisation, p. ex. de paquets finis
G06K 9/18 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales utilisant des caractères imprimés pourvus de marques de codage additionnelles ou comportant des marques de codage, p.ex. le caractère étant composé de barres distinctes de formes différentes, chacune représentant une valeur de code différente
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projetsPlanification d’entreprise ou d’organisationModélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06Q 50/22 - Aide sociale ou assistance sociale, p. ex. activités de développement communautaire ou services de consultation
H04N 7/18 - Systèmes de télévision en circuit fermé [CCTV], c.-à-d. systèmes dans lesquels le signal vidéo n'est pas diffusé
G06T 7/62 - Analyse des attributs géométriques de la superficie, du périmètre, du diamètre ou du volume
G16H 20/10 - 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
Disclosed is a transfer device for use in reconstituting dry drugs and for diluting liquid drugs in drug containers. The transfer device includes a multi-port manifold and a connector suitable to be attached to a drug container, a first conduit to transfer a liquid entering an inlet port of the manifold through the connector and into the drug container, and a second conduit to transfer a gaseous fluid through the connector to an outlet port of the manifold. Also disclosed is a closed liquid transfer system which includes the transfer device, a tube connectable to the inlet port for transporting a liquid to the transfer device, a tube connectable to the outlet port for transporting the gaseous fluid away from the transfer device, and a gas collection container to collect the gaseous fluid in the gas transporting tube.
The invention is a needle valve comprising at least one hollow needle and a seat. The hollow needle is comprised of a smooth surfaced hollow shaft and a port adapted to allow fluid communication between the interior and the exterior of said needle located in the side of the shaft at the distal end close to the tip of said needle. The seat comprises at least one bore adapted to accommodate one of the at least one needles through it. The needle and the bore can move one relatively to the other and the bore is provided in, or is fitted with, resilient material such that the outer diameter of the needle is greater than the inner diameter of at least part of the bore. As a result the passage of the shaft of the needle in the bore creates a closely -matched shaft and sheath, which blocks the passage of fluid through the port.
The invention is a needle valve and connectors for use in liquid transfer apparatuses. The needle valve of the invention is not the conventional type of needle valve known in the art that comprises a threaded valve stem, which allows very accurate control of the flow through the valve, and that uses elastic materials, such as rubber, as a sealing component. The needle valve of the invention comprises two components: the first component is a hollow needle having a smooth exterior surface and a port at the side of the cylindrical shaft, the second component is a seat made of rigid material e.g. plastic with low friction properties.
A61J 3/00 - Dispositifs ou procédés spécialement conçus pour donner à des produits pharmaceutiques une forme physique déterminée ou une forme propre à leur administration
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61J 1/22 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue avec des moyens pour doser la quantité de liquide
A61J 1/14 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à des fins médicales ou pharmaceutiques DétailsAccessoires à cet effet
The application describes innovative designs for components of a drug transfer apparatus that overcome problems encountered in daily use of prior art apparatuses. Specifically described are components configured to prevent liquid from entering the air chamber of syringes coupled to the apparatus and to prevent tearing of the rubber stopper of drug vials when they are attached to the apparatus.
The invention is a system designed to assist a hospital pharmacy in the compounding of medications comprising hazardous drugs. The system comprising: a safety cabinet, at least two robotic arm assemblies configured to simultaneously move vials and syringes within the safety cabinet, a plurality of cameras each installed at a specific location in the safety cabinet or on the robotic arm assemblies, and a processor. Each of the cameras is dedicated to provide real time digital images of the stage of the preparation process carried out at its location. Dedicated software and algorithms in the system processor allow almost all steps in the compounding process to be carried out automatically by the robotic arm assemblies without intervention by the operator or a supervisor and the cameras and imaging process algorithms are adapted to provide real-time feedback control of all stages of the compounding process.
B65B 3/04 - Procédés ou moyens pour charger le matériau dans les réceptacles ou récipients
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)
92.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING, DOCUMENTING AND ASSISTING WITH THE MANUAL COMPOUNDING OF MEDICATIONS
The invention is a method and system for monitoring, documenting and assisting with the manual preparation and/or administration of medications. The invention accomplishes these goals via constant surveillance of the preparation/administration process using one or more digital cameras and software and hardware that processes the images and compares data from the processed images with information relative to the patient, to the drug components and composition of the medicament, and to non-drug items needed in the preparation that the system automatically or manually retrieves from various sources, e.g. internal or external data banks, from the technician/pharmacist, or by scanning the prescription.
The invention is a needle valve and connectors for use in liquid transfer apparatuses. The needle valve of the invention is not the conventional type of needle valve known in the art that comprises a threaded valve stem, which allows very accurate control of the flow through the valve, and that uses elastic materials, such as rubber, as a sealing component. The needle valve of the invention comprises two components: the first component is a hollow needle having a smooth exterior surface and a port at the side of the cylindrical shaft, the second component is a seat made of rigid material e.g. plastic with low friction properties.
A61J 1/20 - Dispositions pour le transfert des liquides, p. ex. du flacon à la seringue
A61M 5/32 - AiguillesParties constitutives des aiguilles relatives au raccordement de celles-ci à la seringue ou au manchonAccessoires pour introduire l'aiguille dans le corps ou l'y maintenirDispositifs pour la protection des aiguilles
The application describes innovative designs for components of a drug transfer apparatus that overcome problems encountered in daily use of prior art apparatuses. Specifically described are components configured to prevent liquid from entering the air chamber of syringes coupled to the apparatus and to prevent tearing of the rubber stopper of drug vials when they are attached to the apparatus.
B65B 3/00 - Emballage de matériaux plastiques, de semi-liquides, de liquides ou de liquides et solides mélangés, dans des réceptacles ou récipients individuels, p. ex. dans des sacs ou sachets, boîtes, cartons, bidons ou pots
95.
Method and apparatus for contamination-free transfer of a hazardous drug
A method for contamination-free transfer of liquid from one container to another, and devices to carry out the method are disclosed. Contamination-free transfer means that during the transfer process there is no (1) leakage of (a) the liquid, (b) air contaminated by the liquid, and (c) vapor from the liquid to the surroundings, and (2) surrounding contaminants from outside the containers that contact the liquid. The method's advantages include its simplicity, and the contamination-free transfer as defined above. The devices are adapted to effect contamination-free transfer of a hazardous drug to and from any container equipped with a standard connector port.
The invention is a method that allows contamination-free transfer of a liquid from one container to another and devices including embodiments of a transfer apparatus and adaptors that are used to carry out the method. By contamination-free transfer of liquid it is meant that during the transfer process there is no leakage of the liquid or air contaminated by the liquid or vapors of the liquid to the surroundings and also that no contaminants from the surroundings come into contact with the liquid. The main advantages of the method, in addition to its simplicity, is that at no stage of the transfer procedure is there leakage of the liquid or air contaminated by the liquid or vapors of the liquid to the surroundings and also that no contaminants from the surroundings come into contact with the liquid. The present invention is particularly directed towards providing an apparatus that is adapted to effect contamination-free transfer of a hazardous drug to and from any container equipped with a standard connector port.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely for contamination-free and needle-safe transfer of materials, all included in class 10.
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, a syringe having a closed system for contamination-free and needle-safe transfer of medicinal materials (i) inserted into the syringe and (ii) released from the syringe, with internal pressure equalization and a leak proof connection means
