A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip to tissue. The clip applier may include a first jaw member, a second jaw member, and a stabilizing member, each configured to engage the surgical clip. The stabilizing member may be configured to move longitudinally with respect to the clip applier from a first position at least partially between the first and second jaw members to a second position at least partially between the first and second jaw members. The longitudinal movement of the stabilizing member may be constrained to longitudinal movement between the first and second positions. The stabilizing member may include first and second sidewalls on a distal portion, where the first and second sidewalls are configured to stabilize the surgical clip in a lateral direction. The clip applier may include a hinge pin received in a longitudinal channel of the stabilizing member.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
The present disclosure relates to articles of manufacture having an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) integrated in a thermoplastic polymer, as well as methods of using and making such articles. For example, using the articles in medical devices and treating patients.
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip to tissue. The clip applier may include a first jaw member configured to engage a distal portion of a first leg member of the surgical clip, and a second jaw member configured to engage a distal portion of a second leg member of the surgical clip. The clip applier may further include a stabilizing member on the first jaw member. The stabilizing member may have a cavity configured to receive a proximal portion of the surgical clip and to reduce lateral movement of the surgical clip. The clip applier may not proximally abut the surgical clip when the first and second jaw members are in an open configuration. The second jaw member may also have a longitudinal channel configured to receive the stabilizing member when the first and second jaw members are in a closed configuration.
A61B 17/10 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for applying or removing wound clamps; Wound clamp magazines
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip and have a pair of jaw members. Each of the jaw members may have an inner surface and a stabilizing member extending from the inner surface. Each of the jaw members may be configured to engage a distal portion of a leg member of the surgical clip. The stabilizing members may be configured to be positioned on opposite lateral sides of a proximal portion of the surgical clip to reduce lateral movement of the surgical clip. An inner portion of each of the stabilizing members may be spaced apart from the opposing jaw member in an open configuration, and each of the jaw members may have a channel on the inner surface to receive the opposing stabilizing member in a closed configuration.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A catheter insertion device that allows for single-handed insertion of the catheter within the vasculature of the patient is disclosed. The catheter insertion device includes a handle, a needle cannula partially within the handle, a guidewire partially within the handle and the needle cannula, and an actuator connected to the handle and the guidewire. The guidewire is movable relative to the handle in a distal direction away from the handle, and in a proximal direction towards the handle. A catheter assembly is removably coupled to the handle and is configured to slide on the needle cannula. A catheter hub may be connected to a proximal end of the catheter, and a catheter advancer base may be releasably connected to the catheter hub. The catheter insertion device may also include a needle support pivotally connected to the handle for supporting the needle cannula on a cantilever portion thereof.
A surgical clip may include first and second leg members, each having inner surfaces. The inner surface of the first leg member may be concave and the inner surface of the second leg member may be convex. The surgical clip may include a first locking member positioned on a distal end portion of the first leg member, and a second locking member positioned on a distal end portion of the second leg member. The surgical clip may also include a third locking member position between a proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the first leg member, and a fourth locking member positioned between a proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the second leg member. The first and second locking members, and the third and fourth locking members may be configured to interact to secure the surgical clip in a closed configuration.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A surgical clip may include a first leg member having a first inner surface with a curvature, the first leg member having a first thickness in a vertical direction, a first width in a lateral direction, and a first length in a longitudinal direction, where the first width is greater than the first thickness along at least half of the first length. The surgical clip may also include a second leg member having a second inner surface with a curvature, the second leg member having a plurality of teeth. The first width may be defined by first and second lateral protrusion extending from opposing side surfaces of the first leg member. The first width may be greater than a second width of an inner portion of the first leg member and a third width of an outer portion of the first leg member.
A vascular access training simulator system for training intravascular insertion of a medical device is disclosed. The vascular access training simulator system includes an anatomical training model having clinically relevant ultrasonic properties representative of ultrasonic properties of a human body site for ultrasound imaging. The training model includes a transparent housing, a transparent simulated tissue, at least one simulated blood vessel suspended in the tissue, and a layer of simulated skin covering the housing and the tissue. A first imaging device is records a first video showing a view of an insertion site outside of the simulated skin. A second imaging device records a second video showing the simulated blood vessel through the transparent simulated tissue. A third imaging device is shows an ultrasound view of the simulated blood vessel and the simulated tissue. A monitor displays a composite view of all three videos simultaneously on a single screen.
A holding jig for a glass former and a method for shaping an end of a breathing tube are described. The holding jig includes a glass former having an interior shaping cavity for receiving the end of the breathing tube. The holding jig also includes a floating balance plate that abuts the glass former. A base plate has a seat recess for receiving the balance plate, and a tube hole for receiving the breathing tube. A grip plate is releasably secured to the base plate, and includes a grip hole sized to receive a portion of the glass former. An adjustment plug is used to selectively position the balance plate within the seat recess to align a longitudinal axis of the glass former with a longitudinal axis of the tube hole of the base plate.
A package for a medical kit and a product marrying process are provided. The package has a tray including a first compartment proximate to a first end of the tray, a second compartment proximate to a second end of the tray, and a rim surrounding the first and second compartments. A flexible cover sheet is sized to cover the first and second compartments of the tray. The cover sheet is heat-sealed to the rim during a first sealing process in which a primary seal is formed to seal the first compartment of the tray, such that access to the second compartment still remains available. The cover sheet is further heat-sealed to the rim during a second sealing process in which a secondary seal is formed along the second end of the tray such that the secondary seal complements the primary seal to seal the second compartment of the tray.
B65D 75/32 - Articles or materials enclosed between two opposed sheets or blanks having their margins united, e.g. by pressure-sensitive adhesive, crimping, heat-sealing, or welding one or both sheets or blanks being recessed to accommodate contents
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
B65B 51/10 - Applying or generating heat or pressure or combinations thereof
A surgical clip may include: a first leg member having an inner surface, an outer surface, and first and second side surfaces, the inner surface of the first leg member having a concave curvature; a second leg member having an inner surface, an outer surface, and first and second side surfaces, the inner surface of the second leg member having a convex curvature; at least one first tooth extending from a first lateral side of the inner surface of the second leg member; and a first channel defined between the first side surface and the inner surface of the first leg member. The first and second leg members may be configured to move between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and in the closed configuration, the at least one first tooth is received in the first channel.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A cartridge may include a pair of side walls separated by a compartment, the compartment being configured to receive a surgical clip, and a base member supporting the pair of side walls. The pair of side walls may extend at an acute angle relative to a vertical axis of the base member to hold the surgical clip at the acute angle. The acute angle may be greater than 10° and/or about 20-30°. The cartridge may also include a pedestal extending between the pair of side walls and configured to support the surgical clip, where the pedestal is disposed at the acute angle. The cartridge may further include a retainer configured to retain the surgical clip in the compartment, the retainer including a pair of fingers configured to contact the surgical clip, where the pair of fingers are oriented at the acute angle.
A surgical clip may include first and second leg members, each having inner surfaces. The inner surface of the first leg member may be concave and the inner surface of the second leg member may be convex. The surgical clip may include a first locking member positioned on a distal end portion of the first leg member, and a second locking member positioned on a distal end portion of the second leg member. The surgical clip may also include a third locking member position between a proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the first leg member, and a fourth locking member positioned between a proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the second leg member. The first and second locking members, and the third and fourth locking members may be configured to interact to secure the surgical clip in a closed configuration.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A surgical instrument access port assembly and method of use is disclosed. A locking mechanism includes a lock base having an aperture that receives the surgical access port. A locking member has an opening that receives the surgical access port. A ball having a lateral slit is received between the lock base and the locking member. The locking member is rotatable relative to the lock base into a locked position to secure the surgical access port with the ball when the surgical access port is inserted into fascia, and the locking member compresses the lateral slit in the locked position.
A tissue ligation assembly may include a surgical clip and a clip applier. The clip applier may include a first jaw member and a second jaw member for closing and/or latching the surgical clip onto tissue. The surgical clip may be loaded in the clip applier and include first and second leg members for ligating tissue. The first leg member may include a first proximal portion, a first distal portion, a first inner surface, and a first outer surface. The first outer surface may engage and/or be received in the first jaw member of the clip applier. The second leg member may include a second proximal portion, a second distal portion, a second inner surface, a second outer surface, an inner portion, and an outer portion. The second outer surface may engage and/or be received in the second jaw member of the clip applier.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
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COMPOUNDED ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS IN THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
In a method of integrating an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) with a thermoplastic polymer, the thermoplastic polymer and API are into a first feed port of a multi-screw extruder or the thermoplastic polymer is fed into the first feed port of a multi-screw extruder, the thermoplastic polymer is conveyed along the heated multiscrew extruder while heating the thermoplastic polymer to a melt temperature of 160°C- 280°C prior to the thermoplastic polymer being conveyed past a second feed port and the API is fed into the second feeding port in the heated screw extruder to mix with the melted thermoplastic polymer to generate a compounded mixture containing 85-100% of the starting API content. The compounded mixture is extruded from an outlet of the heated screw extruder and cooled via a cooling device such that the compounded mixture contains 85-100% of the starting API content.
In a method of integrating an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) with a thermoplastic polymer, the thermoplastic polymer and API are into a first feed port of a multi-screw extruder or the thermoplastic polymer is fed into the first feed port of a multi-screw extruder, the thermoplastic polymer is conveyed along the heated multiscrew extruder while heating the thermoplastic polymer to a melt temperature of 160°C- 280°C prior to the thermoplastic polymer being conveyed past a second feed port and the API is fed into the second feeding port in the heated screw extruder to mix with the melted thermoplastic polymer to generate a compounded mixture containing 85-100% of the starting API content. The compounded mixture is extruded from an outlet of the heated screw extruder and cooled via a cooling device such that the compounded mixture contains 85-100% of the starting API content.
A61L 29/06 - Macromolecular materials obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
A61L 29/16 - Biologically active materials, e.g. therapeutic substances
A61L 33/00 - Antithrombogenic treatment of surgical articles, e.g. sutures, catheters, prostheses, or of articles for the manipulation or conditioning of blood; Materials for such treatment
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COMPOUNDED ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL AGENTS IN THERMOPLASTIC POLYMER COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE
In a method of integrating an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) with a thermoplastic polymer, the thermoplastic polymer and API are into a first feed port of a multi-screw extruder or the thermoplastic polymer is fed into the first feed port of a multi-screw extruder, the thermoplastic polymer is conveyed along the heated multi-screw extruder while heating the thermoplastic polymer to a melt temperature of 160° C.-280° C. prior to the thermoplastic polymer being conveyed past a second feed port and the API is fed into the second feeding port in the heated screw extruder to mix with the melted thermoplastic polymer to generate a compounded mixture containing 85-100% of the starting API content. The compounded mixture is extruded from an outlet of the heated screw extruder and cooled via a cooling device such that the compounded mixture contains 85-100% of the starting API content.
A61L 29/06 - Macromolecular materials obtained otherwise than by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds
B29B 7/48 - Mixing; Kneading continuous, with mechanical mixing or kneading devices with movable mixing or kneading devices rotary with more than one shaft with intermeshing devices, e.g. screws
An assembly is provided for accessing a superior vena cava of a patient without visualization of a vasculature of the patient. A stylet has an elongated body including a core wire disposed within a tubular body, the core wire having a pre-formed shape in a first state and a straightened shape in a second state. A first portion of the core wire has a substantially straight shape in the first state. A second portion of the core wire has a first pre-formed bend in the first state. A third portion of the core wire has a substantially straight shape in the first state. A fourth portion of the core wire has a second pre-formed bend in the first state. A fifth portion of the core wire has a substantially straight shape in the first state and includes a narrow segment that increases deflection of the distal tip.
A surgical clip may be configured to ligate tissue. The surgical clip may include first and second leg members. The first leg member may have a proximal portion, a distal portion, a convex first inner surface, and a convex first outer surface. The first leg member may also include an inner portion at least partially defining the first inner surface and an outer portion at least partially defining the first outer surface. The inner and outer portions may be joined at first and second portions of the first leg member and separated by a channel. The second leg member may include a proximal portion, a distal portion, a second inner surface, and a second outer surface. The first and second leg members may be movable relative to each other between open and closed configurations, and the first and second inner surfaces may be configured to ligate the tissue when in the closed configuration.
A clip applier is provided for applying a surgical clip to tissue. The clip applier may include a first jaw member that engages a first distal portion of the surgical clip, and a second jaw member that engages a second distal portion of the surgical clip. The first and second jaw members move relative to each other between an open configuration and a closed configuration. A first longitudinal channel extends through a first inner portion of the first jaw member and separates the first jaw member into a pair of first extensions. A first stabilizing member has a first distal end portion fixedly secured to the first jaw member inside of the first longitudinal channel, and a first proximal end portion that engages a first proximal portion the surgical clip to reduce movement of the surgical clip.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A clip applier may include: a first jaw member for engaging a first leg member of a surgical clip; and a second jaw member for engaging a second leg member of the surgical clip. At least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is asymmetric about a medial plane of the clip applier. A clip cartridge may include: a base having a first axis and a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis; and a plurality of walls defining at least one cavity for receiving the surgical clip. At least one of the plurality of walls has a first wall portion on a first side of the first axis and a second wall portion on a second side of the first axis. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are offset to each other with respect to the second axis.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A clip applier may include: a first jaw member for engaging a first leg member of a surgical clip; and a second jaw member for engaging a second leg member of the surgical clip. At least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is asymmetric about a medial plane of the clip applier. A clip cartridge may include: a base having a first axis and a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis; and a plurality of walls defining at least one cavity for receiving the surgical clip. At least one of the plurality of walls has a first wall portion on a first side of the first axis and a second wall portion on a second side of the first axis. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are offset to each other with respect to the second axis.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A clip applier may include: a first jaw member for engaging a first leg member of a surgical clip; and a second jaw member for engaging a second leg member of the surgical clip. At least one of the first jaw member and the second jaw member is asymmetric about a medial plane of the clip applier. A clip cartridge may include: a base having a first axis and a second axis, the second axis being perpendicular to the first axis; and a plurality of walls defining at least one cavity for receiving the surgical clip. At least one of the plurality of walls has a first wall portion on a first side of the first axis and a second wall portion on a second side of the first axis. The first wall portion and the second wall portion are offset to each other with respect to the second axis.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A package for a medical kit and a product marrying process are provided. The package has a tray including a first compartment proximate to a first end of the tray, a second compartment proximate to a second end of the tray, and a rim surrounding the first and second compartments. A flexible cover sheet is sized to cover the first and second compartments of the tray. The cover sheet is heat- sealed to the rim during a first sealing process in which a primary seal is formed to seal the first compartment of the tray, such that access to the second compartment still remains available. The cover sheet is further heat-sealed to the rim during a second sealing process in which a secondary seal is formed along the second end of the tray such that the secondary seal complements the primary seal to seal the second compartment of the tray.
A holding jig for a glass former and a method for shaping an end of a breathing tube are described. The holding jig includes a glass former having an interior shaping cavity for receiving the end of the breathing tube. The holding jig also includes a floating balance plate that abuts the glass former. A base plate has a seat recess for receiving the balance plate, and a tube hole for receiving the breathing tube. A grip plate is releasably secured to the base plate, and includes a grip hole sized to receive a portion of the glass former. An adjustment plug is used to selectively position the balance plate within the seat recess to align a longitudinal axis of the glass former with a longitudinal axis of the tube hole of the base plate.
B29C 33/00 - SHAPING OR JOINING OF PLASTICS; SHAPING OF MATERIAL IN A PLASTIC STATE, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; AFTER-TREATMENT OF THE SHAPED PRODUCTS, e.g. REPAIRING - Details thereof or accessories therefor
A device to assist in securing a holding a portion of a suture during an intra-abdominal suturing procedure, the device including an elongated tubular body, a handle, an inner member element, and a push button. The inner member element may include at least one grasping element that expands as the at least one grasping element is extended beyond a distal end of the elongated tubular. The device may include a spring disposed between a portion of the push button and a proximal portion of the inner member element to allow the at least one grasping element to retract into the elongated tubular body in a proximal direction.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
An oxygen mask may include a convex shell having an upper portion and a lower portion and defining a chamber, a rim at least partially around the chamber, a nasal access port in the upper portion, and an oral access port in the lower portion. The nasal access port that is penetratable and/or puncturable to provide access to the chamber, and the oral access port may include a bite block defining a lumen and a valve in the lumen. The oxygen mask may include an inlet into the chamber, an outlet from the chamber, and a sampling port in communication with the chamber. The oxygen mask may include at least one fold or crease configured to allow the bite block to tilt relative to the horizontal axis and/or to translate along the vertical axis.
An oxygen mask may include a convex shell having an upper portion and a lower portion and defining a chamber, a rim at least partially around the chamber, a nasal access port in the upper portion, and an oral access port in the lower portion. The nasal access port that is penetratable and/or puncturable to provide access to the chamber, and the oral access port may include a bite block defining a lumen and a valve in the lumen. The oxygen mask may include an inlet into the chamber, an outlet from the chamber, and a sampling port in communication with the chamber. The oxygen mask may include at least one fold or crease configured to allow the bite block to tilt relative to the horizontal axis and/or to translate along the vertical axis.
The present disclosure is directed a method and device for unlatching a clip. The dip may have first and second leg members, the first leg member having a hook member and the second leg member having a tip member restrained by the hook member in the latched configuration. The method may include receiving the clip between first and second jaw members of a device and engaging the hook member of the first leg member with a. wall of the second jaw member. The method may further include pressing on an outer surface of the first leg member with the first jaw member to open the hook member and release the clip from the latched configuration and receiving! the tip member in a channel of the second jaw member after being unrestrained by the hook member where the tip member is spaced apart from the hook member.
F16B 2/02 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws
The present disclosure is directed a method and device for unlatching a clip. The clip may have first and second leg members, the first leg member having a hook member and the second leg member having a tip member restrained by the hook member in the latched configuration. The method may include receiving the clip between first and second jaw members of a device and engaging the hook member of the first leg member with a wall of the second jaw member. The method may further include pressing on an outer surface of the first leg member with the first jaw member to open the hook member and release the clip from the latched configuration and receiving the tip member in a channel of the second jaw member after being unrestrained by the hook member where the tip member is spaced apart from the hook member.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A vascular access training simulator system for training intravascular insertion of a medical device is disclosed. The vascular access training simulator system includes an anatomical training model having clinically relevant ultrasonic properties representative of ultrasonic properties of a human body site for ultrasound imaging. The training model includes a transparent housing, a transparent simulated tissue, at least one simulated blood vessel suspended in the tissue, and a layer of simulated skin covering the housing and the tissue. A first imaging device is records a first video showing a view of an insertion site outside of the simulated skin. A second imaging device records a second video showing the simulated blood vessel through the transparent simulated tissue. A third imaging device is shows an ultrasound view of the simulated blood vessel and the simulated tissue. A monitor displays a composite view of all three videos simultaneously on a single screen.
An atomizing nozzle structured particularly for nasal therapy. Preferred embodiments include a 2-piece atomizing nozzle structured to couple with luer-locking structure carried by a syringe. Such an atomizing nozzle includes a nasal stopper and a stem. A preferred nasal stopper includes a distal tip sized for insertion into a nostril of a human child, with a proximal shield portion being structured to resist over-insertion of a discharge orifice into the nostril. A nasal stopper desirably provides a centering function to urge the discharge orifice away from a nasal wall. One operable stem is structured to couple with the stopper and desirably carries unitary thread structure at a proximal end. A second operable stem is structured as a unitary part of the nasal stopper and also desirably carries unitary thread structure at a proximal end. Certain embodiments may also include spacer structure configured to reduce a dead volume inside the atomizing nozzle. Other embodiments may also include spacer structure configured to reduce dead volume inside a syringe that is coupled to the atomizing nozzle.
A61M 11/00 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes
A61M 15/08 - Inhaling devices inserted into the nose
A61M 11/06 - Sprayers or atomisers specially adapted for therapeutic purposes of the injector type
B05B 11/02 - Membranes or pistons acting on the contents inside the container, e.g. follower pistons
B05B 1/34 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to influence the nature of flow of the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to produce swirl
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip to tissue. The clip applier may include a first jaw member configured to engage a distal portion of a first leg member of the surgical clip, and a second jaw member configured to engage a distal portion of a second leg member of the surgical clip. The clip applier may further include a stabilizing member on the first jaw member. The stabilizing member may have a cavity configured to receive a proximal portion of the surgical clip and to reduce lateral movement of the surgical clip. The clip applier may not proximally abut the surgical clip when the first and second jaw members are in an open configuration. The second jaw member may also have a longitudinal channel configured to receive the stabilizing member when the first and second jaw members are in a closed configuration.
A61B 17/10 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for applying or removing wound clamps; Wound clamp magazines
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A catheter insertion device that allows for insertion of a catheter within vasculature of a patient is disclosed. The catheter insertion device includes a handle and a needle cannula held within the handle. A guidewire is partially disposed within the needle cannula. The guidewire is slidable within a lumen of the needle cannula. A first actuator is connected to the handle and the guidewire, and is movable relative to the handle to move the guidewire relative to the handle. A catheter and catheter hub are configured to move relative to the handle and slide over the cannula during deployment of the catheter into the vasculature of the patient. A needle safety clip covers a sharp distal tip of the cannula following removal of the needle cannula from the catheter hub.
A low or non-torqueable stylet may have: a core wire including: a first pre-formed bend of a first angle of about 15-90°; a second pre-formed bend of a second angle of about 8-15°, the second pre-formed bend being distal of the first pre-formed bend, and the first pre-formed bend being longer than the second pre-formed bend; an intermediate portion of about 1-3 inches extending between the first pre-formed bend and the second pre-formed bend; and a distal portion of about 1-2 inches between the second pre-formed bend and a distal tip, the distal portion having a segment with a reduced width or diameter that increases deflection of the distal tip; a tubular body disposed around the core wire; and a navigation device disposed around the core wire and within the tubular body.
A low or non-torqueable stylet may have: a core wire including: a first pre-formed bend of a first angle of about 15-90°; a second pre-formed bend of a second angle of about 8-15°, the second pre-formed bend being distal of the first pre-formed bend, and the first pre-formed bend being longer than the second pre-formed bend; an intermediate portion of about 1-3 inches extending between the first pre-formed bend and the second pre-formed bend; and a distal portion of about 1-2 inches between the second pre-formed bend and a distal tip, the distal portion having a segment with a reduced width or diameter that increases deflection of the distal tip; a tubular body disposed around the core wire; and a navigation device disposed around the core wire and within the tubular body.
A low or non-torqueable stylet may have: a core wire including: a first pre-formed bend of a first angle of about 15-90°; a second pre-formed bend of a second angle of about 8-15°, the second pre-formed bend being distal of the first pre-formed bend, and the first pre-formed bend being longer than the second pre-formed bend; an intermediate portion of about 1-3 inches extending between the first pre-formed bend and the second pre-formed bend; and a distal portion of about 1-2 inches between the second pre-formed bend and a distal tip, the distal portion having a segment with a reduced width or diameter that increases deflection of the distal tip; a tubular body disposed around the core wire; and a navigation device disposed around the core wire and within the tubular body.
A respiratory filter and condensate management apparatus is provided for use in a breathing circuit during patient respiration. The apparatus includes a filter housing having an air inlet port and an air outlet port. A filter member is provided within the filter housing and located in an expiratory air flow path. A collection jar is removably attached to the filter housing and has a liquid reservoir to collect liquid formed by condensation in the flow of expiratory air within the filter housing when the collection jar is attached to the filter housing. A valve assembly moves to an open position when the filter housing is attached to the collection jar to allow drainage of the liquid from the filter housing. The valve assembly moves to a closed position when the filter housing is detached from the collection jar to prevent drainage of the liquid from the filter housing.
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip. The clip applier may include a first jaw member and a second jaw member, where the first jaw member is configured to pivot between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip applier may also include a first leaf spring configured to bias the first jaw member into the open configuration, and a tubular member configured to advance over the first jaw member to cam the first jaw member into a closed configuration against the bias of the first leaf spring. The clip applier may further include a second leaf spring configured to bias the second jaw member into the open configuration, and a tubular member configured to advance over the second jaw member to cam the second jaw member into a closed configuration against the bias of the second leaf spring.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip to tissue. The clip applier may include a first jaw member, a second jaw member, and a stabilizing member, each configured to engage the surgical clip. The stabilizing member may be configured to move longitudinally with respect to the clip applier from a first position at least partially between the first and second jaw members to a second position at least partially between the first and second jaw members. The longitudinal movement of the stabilizing member may be constrained to longitudinal movement between the first and second positions. The stabilizing member may include first and second sidewalls on a distal portion, where the first and second sidewalls are configured to stabilize the surgical clip in a lateral direction. The clip applier may include a hinge pin received in a longitudinal channel of the stabilizing member.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A device is provided to assist in closing an incision through body tissue that comprises a tubular body sized for introduction through the incision and carrying a plurality of stabilizer elements at the distal end thereof. The stabilizer elements are configured to be deployed within the body cavity to engage the lowermost tissue layer. In one method, the device is pulled with the stabilizer elements deployed to retract the body tissue away from adjacent body structure. In another method, a plurality of needle tips carrying sutures are guided through the body tissue to a retention device at the ends of the stabilizer elements. With the needle tips captured in the retention devices, the device is withdrawn from the incision so that the sutures form ligatures that can be tied off to close the incision.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
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RESPIRATORY FILTER AND CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS
A respiratory filter and condensate management apparatus is provided for use in a breathing circuit during patient respiration. The apparatus includes a housing having an air inlet port for receiving a flow of respiratory air, and an air outlet port for outputting the flow of respiratory air to a ventilator. A filter compartment is provided within the housing and includes a filter member located in a flow path of the respiratory air from the air inlet port to the air outlet port. A condensate collection compartment is provided within the housing and includes at least one reservoir and at least one self-sealing drainage port. The reservoir collects liquid formed by condensation of the respiratory air within the filter compartment, and the drainage port allows removal of the collected liquid from the reservoir while the housing remains connected to the breathing circuit.
The present disclosure relates to a catheter insertion apparatus including a hollow needle body connected to a needle hub, and a catheter that removably fits over the needle body. The needle body has a sharp distal needle tip for piercing a blood vessel wall. An internal flow passage of the needle hub is in fluid communication with the hollow needle body. An elongated housing is connected to the needle hub and includes a lumen in fluid communication with the internal flow passage of the needle hub. An integrated guide assembly is slidably mounted to the housing and is operable to move between a retracted position and an extended position. A flashback chamber is operable to receive a continuous flow of blood before, during, and after movement of the guide assembly between its retracted and extended positions. A safety guard may provide protection from the sharp needle tip.
An intravascular device, such as a stylet or catheter, having a flexible, atraumatic tip is disclosed. The intravascular device includes an elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end; a ring electrode disposed at the distal end of the elongate member; an ultrasound sensor disposed at a distal end of the ring electrode; and a first electrical conductor configured to convey an electrocardiogram signal from the ring electrode to a processor. The first electrical conductor may comprise a tapered distal segment or a braided segment.
A cartridge may include a pair of side walls separated by a compartment, the compartment being configured to receive a surgical clip, and a base member supporting the pair of side walls. The pair of side walls may extend at an acute angle relative to a vertical axis of the base member to hold the surgical clip at the acute angle. The acute angle may be greater than 10° and/or about 20-30°. The cartridge may also include a pedestal extending between the pair of side walls and configured to support the surgical clip, where the pedestal is disposed at the acute angle. The cartridge may further include a retainer configured to retain the surgical clip in the compartment, the retainer including a pair of fingers configured to contact the surgical clip, where the pair of fingers are oriented at the acute angle.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A surgical clip may include a first leg member having a first inner surface with a concave curvature, a second leg member having second inner surface with a convex curvature, and a hinge member pivotally coupling the first leg member and the second leg member. The first leg member may have a first thickness in a compression direction, a first width in a lateral direction, and a first length in a longitudinal direction. The second leg member may have a second thickness in the compression direction, a second width in the lateral direction, and a first length in the longitudinal direction. The first width may be greater than the first thickness along at least half of the first length, and/or the second width may be greater than the second thickness along gat least half of the second length.
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip. The clip applier may include first and second jaw members configured to engage the surgical clip, an actuating member configured to pivot at least one of the first and second jaw members between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and a stabilizing member configured to engage the surgical clip. The stabilizing member may be configured to move longitudinally with respect to the clip applier from a distal position at least partially between the first and second jaw members to a proximal position at least partially between the first and second jaw members. Movement of the stabilizing member between the distal position and the proximal position may be actuated by at least one of the first jaw member, the second jaw member, and the actuating member.
A61B 17/10 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for applying or removing wound clamps; Wound clamp magazines
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A surgical clip may include: a first leg member having an inner surface, an outer surface, and first and second side surfaces, the inner surface of the first leg member having a concave curvature; a second leg member having an inner surface, an outer surface, and first and second side surfaces, the inner surface of the second leg member having a convex curvature; at least one first tooth extending from a first lateral side of the inner surface of the second leg member; and a first channel defined between the first side surface and the inner surface of the first leg member. The first and second leg members may be configured to move between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and in the closed configuration, the at least one first tooth is received in the first channel.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A surgical clip may include a first leg member having a first inner surface with a curvature, the first leg member having a first thickness in a vertical direction, a first width in a lateral direction, and a first length in a longitudinal direction, where the first width is greater than the first thickness along at least half of the first length. The surgical clip may also include a second leg member having a second inner surface with a curvature, the second leg member having a plurality of teeth. The first width may be defined by first and second lateral protrusion extending from opposing side surfaces of the first leg member. The first width may be greater than a second width of an inner portion of the first leg member and a third width of an outer portion of the first leg member.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A surgical clip may include a first leg member having a first inner surface with a curvature, the first leg member having a first thickness in a vertical direction, a first width in a lateral direction, and a first length in a longitudinal direction, where the first width is greater than the first thickness along at least half of the first length. The surgical clip may also include a second leg member having a second inner surface with a curvature, the second leg member having a plurality of teeth. The first width may be defined by first and second lateral protrusion extending from opposing side surfaces of the first leg member. The first width may be greater than a second width of an inner portion of the first leg member and a third width of an outer portion of the first leg member.
A surgical clip may include a first leg member having a first inner surface with a curvature, the first leg member having a first thickness in a vertical direction, a first width in a lateral direction, and a first length in a longitudinal direction, where the first width is greater than the first thickness along at least half of the first length. The surgical clip may also include a second leg member having a second inner surface with a curvature, the second leg member having a plurality of teeth. The first width may be defined by first and second lateral protrusion extending from opposing side surfaces of the first leg member. The first width may be greater than a second width of an inner portion of the first leg member and a third width of an outer portion of the first leg member.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
Atomizers sold empty for medical use; medical apparatus, namely, sprayers sold empty for use with pharmaceutical and medicated solutions and preparations; medical apparatus for introducing pharmaceutical preparations into the human body; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods
A laryngoscope blade is provided for insertion into a patient's airway. The laryngoscope blade includes a spatula having a top surface, a proximal region, a distal region, and a longitudinal centerline extending from the proximal region to the distal region. A connector base is provided at the proximal end of the spatula for coupling the blade to a laryngoscope handle. A light guide has a first end attached to the connector base by a resilient fastener, and a second end capable of illuminating the patient's airway. A housing is provided adjacent the top surface of the spatula and includes space for receiving a portion of the light guide. The second end of the light guide has a longitudinal axis oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the spatula such that light emitted from the second end of the light guide is oriented directly toward a tip of the spatula.
A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A clip applier may be configured to releasably secure a surgical clip contained in a cavity of a cartridge and having first and second leg members. The clip applier may include first and second jaw members. The first jaw member may include a first clip engagement portion configured to engage the first leg member, and a first cartridge engagement portion including at least one first flange extending laterally of the first clip engagement portion. The second jaw member may include a second clip engagement portion configured to engage the second leg member, and a second cartridge engagement portion including at least one second flange extending laterally of the second engagement portion. The first and second flange(s) may be configured to abut side surfaces of the cartridge to align the first and second jaw members with the first and second leg members.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip. The clip applier may include a first jaw member and a second jaw member, where the first jaw member is configured to pivot between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The clip applier may also include a first leaf spring configured to bias the first jaw member into the open configuration, and a tubular member configured to advance over the first jaw member to cam the first jaw member into a closed configuration against the bias of the first leaf spring. The clip applier may further include a second leaf spring configured to bias the second jaw member into the open configuration, and a tubular member configured to advance over the second jaw member to cam the second jaw member into a closed configuration against the bias of the second leaf spring.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/03 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith
A61B 17/10 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for applying or removing wound clamps; Wound clamp magazines
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
An endotracheal tube holder device is provided for securely holding an endotracheal tube to a patient during intubation. The tube holder device includes a support rail placed above a lip of a patient. An auxiliary clip is coupled to the support rail and slidably movable along the length of the support rail for holding an accessory device relative to the patient's face. The auxiliary clip includes both a horizontal accessory holder and a vertical accessory holder to releasably retain the accessory device horizontally and vertically, respectively. A tube fastener is coupled to the support rail and includes a tube holder base, an adjustment clip coupled to the tube bolder base for laterally repositioning the tube holder base along the support rail, and a securement tie. The securement tie may be wrapped around a portion of the endotracheal tube to secure the tube to the tube holder base.
An infection detection system includes a sampling device, a lysing chamber, a filter, a meter, a NASBA fluidic network, and an instrument. The sampling device is configured to contain a whole blood sample containing a pathogen target. The lysing chamber is configured to be in fluid communication with the sampling device to receive the whole blood sample. The lysing chamber is configured to lyse the whole blood sample into a lysate. The filter is configured to be in fluid communication with the lysing chamber and to filter the lysate into a filter lysate. The meter is configured to be in fluid communication with the filter and configured to meter a predetermined amount of filtered lysate from the filtered lysate. The NASBA fluidic network is configured to be in fluid communication with the meter to receive the predetermined amount of filtered lysate.
In a method for detecting the presence of pathogenic organisms and/or antibiotic resistance genes in a biological sample, the biological sample is lysed to form a lysate and an amplified lysate is generated by performing a nucleic acid sequence-based (NASBA) amplification for a target nucleic acid sequence in the lysate. The NASBA amplification is performed in the presence of: a forward primer; a reverse primer; and a molecular beacon including a fluorophore. The amplified lysate is exposed to an excitation source and a fluorescence of the fluorophore is detected in the amplified lysate exposed to the excitation source. It is determined whether the pathogenic organisms and/or antibiotic resistance genes are present in the biological sample in response to detecting the fluorescence of the fluorophore.
C12Q 1/689 - Nucleic acid products used in the analysis of nucleic acids, e.g. primers or probes for detection or identification of organisms for bacteria
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LYSING SOLUTION FOR REAL-TIME DETERMINING THE IDENTIFICATION AND ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE OF PATHOGENIC MICROORGANISMS
A lysis solution for lysing microorganisms in a biological sample includes 2 mM to 16 mM of a Quanidinium thiocyanate/guanidine thiocyanate, 20 µM to 160 µM of a Tris HCL, pH 8.5, 6 µM to 48 µM of a Magnesium chloride, 35 µM to 280 µM of a Potassium chloride, and 0.1% v/v to 1.0% v/v of an octylphenoxypolyethoxyethanol.
C12Q 1/04 - Determining presence or kind of microorganism; Use of selective media for testing antibiotics or bacteriocides; Compositions containing a chemical indicator therefor
C12Q 1/24 - Methods of sampling, or inoculating or spreading a sample; Methods of physically isolating an intact microorganism
G01N 33/543 - Immunoassay; Biospecific binding assay; Materials therefor with an insoluble carrier for immobilising immunochemicals
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INFECTION DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING INTERMEDIATE FILTERING AND METERING
An infection detection system includes a sampling device, a meter, a sample processor, and an analytical instrument. The sampling device is configured to collect a whole blood sample containing a pathogen target. The meter is configured to be removably connected to a portion of the sampling device to meter a predetermined amount of the whole blood sample. The sample processor includes a NASBA fluidic network configured to be in fluid communication with the meter to receive the whole blood sample. The NASBA fluidic network includes an enzyme, a primer, and a beacon. The enzyme and a primer are for amplifying a predetermined genetic sequence in the pathogen target. The beacon is configured to attach to the predetermined genetic sequence in the pathogen target.
A peelable heat-shrink tubing includes a base polymer comprising fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP), and at least one fluoropolymer coextruded with the base polymer. The peelable heat-shrink tubing may have a haze between about 40% and 80%, inclusive, and/or a total luminous transmittance between about 70% and 85%, inclusive. In some embodiments, the haze may be between about 50% and 70%, inclusive, and/or the total luminous transmittance may be less than about 80%. The base polymer may comprise FEP NP-130 and constitute between about 87.5% and 92.5% by composition of the peelable heat-shrink tubing, inclusive, and the at least one fluoropolymer may comprise ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) and constitute between about 7.5% and 12.5% by composition of the peelable heat-shrink tubing, inclusively. In some embodiments, the at least one fluoropolymer may comprise 7.5% of ETFE and 5% of perfluoroalkoxy alkane (PFA), each by composition of the peelable heat-shrink tubing, inclusive.
An endotracheal tube holder device is provided for securely holding an endotracheal tube to a patient during intubation. The tube holder device includes a support rail placed above a lip of a patient. An auxiliary clip is coupled to the support rail and slidably movable along the length of the support rail for holding an accessory device relative to the patients face. The auxiliary clip includes both a horizontal accessory clip and a vertical accessory clip to releasably retain the accessory device horizontally and vertically, respectively. A tube fastener is coupled to the support rail and includes a tube holder base, an adjustment clip coupled to the tube bolder base for laterally repositioning the tube holder base along the support rail, and a securement tie. The securement tie may be wrapped around a portion of the endotracheal tube to secure the tube to the tube holder base.
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip and have a pair of jaw members. Each of the jaw members may have an inner surface and a stabilizing member extending from the inner surface. Each of the jaw members may be configured to engage a distal portion of a leg member of the surgical clip. The stabilizing members may be configured to be positioned on opposite lateral sides of a proximal portion of the surgical clip to reduce lateral movement of the surgical clip. An inner portion of each of the stabilizing members may be spaced apart from the opposing jaw member in an open configuration, and each of the jaw members may have a channel on the inner surface to receive the opposing stabilizing member in a closed configuration.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A catheter insertion device that allows for single-handed insertion of the catheter within the vasculature of the patient is disclosed. The catheter insertion device includes a handle, a needle cannula partially within the handle, a guidewire partially within the handle and the needle cannula, and a first actuator connected to the handle and the guidewire. The guidewire is movable relative to the handle in a distal direction away from the handle, and in a proximal direction towards the handle. A catheter assembly is removably coupled to the handle and is configured to slide on the needle cannula. A catheter hub may be connected to a proximal end of the catheter, and a catheter advancer base may be releasably connected to the catheter hub. The catheter insertion device may also include a needle support pivotally connected to the handle for supporting the needle cannula on a cantilever portion thereof.
A surgical clip may include first and second leg members, each having inner surfaces. The inner surface of the first leg member may be concave and the inner surface of the second leg member may be convex. The surgical clip may include a first locking member positioned on a distal end portion of the first leg member, and a second locking member positioned on a distal end portion of the second leg member. The surgical clip may also include a third locking member position between a proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the first leg member, and a fourth locking member positioned between a proximal end portion and the distal end portion of the second leg member. The first and second locking members, and the third and fourth locking members may be configured to interact to secure the surgical clip in a closed configuration.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A surgical clip may include a wire body having first and second free end portions. The surgical clip may also include first and second leg members connected by a hinge portion. The first leg member may include first and second segments of the wire body, the first segment may be spaced from the second segment, and the first and second free end portions may be disposed on a distal end portion of the first leg member. The second leg member may include third and fourth segments of the wire body, the third segment being spaced from the fourth segment. The hinge portion may join proximal end portions of the first and second leg members. The surgical clip may be movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration, wherein the second leg member is received between the first and second free end portions on the first leg member, and the first and second leg members pivot about the hinge portion to move the surgical clip between the open configuration and the closed configuration.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A pressure adjustment apparatus including a pump, a selector valve coupled to the pump, and a chamber in selective fluid communication with the pump through the selector valve is disclosed. The pump includes a pump body that defines a variable volume therein, the pump body further defining a first aperture and a second aperture therethrough. The selector valve includes a first check valve disposed in a first fluid channel of a plurality of fluid channels, the first check valve being oriented to permit flow through the first fluid channel only in a first flow direction, the first flow direction being a flow direction out of the variable volume, and a second check valve disposed in a second fluid channel of the plurality of fluid channels, the second check valve being oriented to permit flow through the second fluid channel only in a second flow direction.
F04B 7/00 - Piston machines or pumps characterised by having positively-driven valving
F04B 49/22 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by means of valves
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Wireless medical device navigation systems and methods
The present disclosure relates to a navigation system for placing a medical device into a patient. The system may include an external unit configured to be disposed on a chest of the patient, the external unit having: a radiating element configured to produce a first radio frequency (“RF”) signal; and a plurality of three-axis sensors configured to receive a second RF signal. The system may also include a medical device such as a catheter. The catheter may have: a first antenna configured to receive the first RF signal and produce an alternating current; a rectifier configured to convert the alternating current into a direct current; a frequency generator configured to produce a second RF signal that is received by the plurality of three-axis sensors. The RF signals received by the plurality of three-axis sensors may be used to determine a position of the catheter relative to the external unit.
The present disclosure relates to a catheter insertion apparatus including a hollow needle body connected to a needle hub, and a catheter that removably fits over the needle body. The needle body has a sharp distal needle tip for piercing a blood vessel wall. An internal flow passage of the needle hub is in fluid communication with the hollow needle body. An elongated housing is connected to the needle hub and includes a lumen in fluid communication with the internal flow passage of the needle hub. An integrated guide assembly is slidably mounted to the housing and is operable to move between a retracted position and an extended position. A flashback chamber is operable to receive a continuous flow of blood before, during, and after movement of the guide assembly between its retracted and extended positions. A safety guard may provide protection from the sharp needle tip.
The present disclosure relates to a catheter insertion apparatus including a hollow needle body connected to a needle hub, and a catheter that removably fits over the needle body. The needle body has a sharp distal needle tip for piercing a blood vessel wall. An internal flow passage of the needle hub is in fluid communication with the hollow needle body. An elongated housing is connected to the needle hub and includes a lumen in fluid communication with the internal flow passage of the needle hub. An integrated guide assembly is slidably mounted to the housing and is operable to move between a retracted position and an extended position. A flashback chamber is operable to receive a continuous flow of blood before, during, and after movement of the guide assembly between its retracted and extended positions. A safety guard may provide protection from the sharp needle tip.
Universal laryngoscope blades and associated methods are disclosed. A universal laryngoscope blade includes a blade body. The blade body includes a first end and a second end. The second end is configured for insertion into a larynx. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a viewer connected to the blade body. The viewer is configured to function independently from each of a conventional handle and a fiber-illuminated handle. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a blade fitting disposed at the first end of the blade body. The blade fitting is removably connectable to, one at a time, each of a hook-on fitting of the conventional handle and a hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle. The hook-on fitting of the conventional handle has at least one physical dimension that is different from at least one physical dimension of the hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle.
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
Universal laryngoscope blades and associated methods are disclosed. A universal laryngoscope blade includes a blade body. The blade body includes a first end and a second end. The second end is configured for insertion into a larynx. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a viewer connected to the blade body. The viewer is configured to function independently from each of a conventional handle and a fiber-illuminated handle. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a blade fitting disposed at the first end of the blade body. The blade fitting is removably connectable to, one at a time, each of a hookon fitting of the conventional handle and a hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle. The hook-on fitting of the conventional handle has at least one physical dimension that is different from at least one physical dimension of the hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
Universal laryngoscope blades and associated methods are disclosed. A universal laryngoscope blade includes a blade body. The blade body includes a first end and a second end. The second end is configured for insertion into a larynx. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a viewer connected to the blade body. The viewer is configured to function independently from each of a conventional handle and a fiber-illuminated handle. The universal laryngoscope blade further includes a blade fitting disposed at the first end of the blade body. The blade fitting is removably connectable to, one at a time, each of a hookon fitting of the conventional handle and a hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle. The hook-on fitting of the conventional handle has at least one physical dimension that is different from at least one physical dimension of the hook-on fitting of the fiber-illuminated handle.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 1/05 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances characterised by the image sensor, e.g. camera, being in the distal end portion
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
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RESPIRATORY FILTER AND CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS
A respiratory filter and condensate management apparatus is provided for use in a breathing circuit during patient respiration. The apparatus includes a housing having an air inlet port for receiving a flow of respiratory air, and an air outlet port for outputting the flow of respiratory air to a ventilator. A filter compartment is provided within the housing and includes a filter member located in a flow path of the respiratory air from the air inlet port to the air outlet port. A condensate collection compartment is provided within the housing and includes at least one reservoir and at least one self-sealing drainage port. The reservoir collects liquid formed by condensation of the respiratory air within the filter compartment, and the drainage port allows removal of the collected liquid from the reservoir while the housing remains connected to the breathing circuit.
A surgical device may include a disposable needle assembly, a reusable handle assembly, and a retractable slide. The handle assembly may include a ratchet mechanism, a locking mechanism, an arming mechanism, and a cage. A method for inserting and releasing the disposable needle assembly from the reusable handle assembly is also disclosed herein.
A surgical clip may be configured to ligate tissue. The surgical clip may include first and second leg members. The first leg member may have a proximal portion, a distal portion, a convex first inner surface, and a convex first outer surface. The first leg member may also include an inner portion at least partially defining the first inner surface and an outer portion at least partially defining the first outer surface. The inner and outer portions may be joined at first and second portions of the first leg member and separated by a channel. The second leg member may include a proximal portion, a distal portion, a second inner surface, and a second outer surface. The first and second leg members may be movable relative to each other between open and closed configurations, and the first and second inner surfaces may be configured to ligate the tissue when in the closed configuration.
Apparatus and methods are provided for treating a tissue opening, for example a trocar opening used in a minimally invasive surgical procedure. In a tissue closure device, a finger guard or shield can be used, handle or holding area or areas can be used, and positioning indicators can be used. A resiliently flexible target material can also be used for reliably holding a suture during the procedure. Introducers can be used having a suture holder, an alignment indicator and insertion limits.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/06 - Needles; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/29 - Forceps for use in minimally invasive surgery
A surgical clip may include a first leg member having a first inner surface with a concave curvature, a second leg member having second inner surface with a convex curvature, and a hinge member pivotally coupling the first leg member and the second leg member. The first leg member may have a first thickness in a compression direction, a first width in a lateral direction, and a first length in a longitudinal direction. The second leg member may have a second thickness in the compression direction, a second width in the lateral direction, and a first length in the longitudinal direction. The first width may be greater than the first thickness along at least half of the first length, and/or the second width may be greater than the second thickness along gat least half of the second length.
A cartridge may include a pair of side walls separated by a compartment, the compartment being configured to receive a surgical clip, and a base member supporting the pair of side walls. The pair of side walls may extend at an acute angle relative to a vertical axis of the base member to hold the surgical clip at the acute angle. The acute angle may be greater than 10 and/or about 20-30. The cartridge may also include a pedestal extending between the pair of side walls and configured to support the surgical clip, where the pedestal is disposed at the acute angle. The cartridge may further include a retainer configured to retain the surgical clip in the compartment, the retainer including a pair of fingers configured to contact the surgical clip, where the pair of fingers are oriented at the acute angle.
A61B 17/10 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for applying or removing wound clamps; Wound clamp magazines
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A polymeric surgical ligating clip is provided having curved leg members joined by a resilient hinge. A leg member includes a flexible rib protruding from a vessel clamping inner surface and extends longitudinally between the proximal and distal end portions of the leg member. The flexible rib defines a channel extending transversely through the rib along a majority of said length. The flexible rib can collapse and provides better retention of the clip on a vessel. The clip can contain a flexible rib on both legs in an interlocking fashion. Or a plurality of teeth can protrude from a second vessel clamping inner surface of a second leg member. The plurality of teeth can include first and second rows of teeth extending longitudinally on the second leg member, transversely separated from each other on opposite sides of a centerline of the clip.
A vascular access training simulator system for training intravascular insertion of a medical device is disclosed. The vascular access training simulator system includes an anatomical training model having clinically relevant ultrasonic properties representative of ultrasonic properties of a human body site for ultrasound imaging. The training model includes a transparent housing, a transparent simulated tissue, at least one simulated blood vessel suspended in the tissue, and a layer of simulated skin covering the housing and the tissue. A first imaging device is records a first video showing a view of an insertion site outside of the simulated skin. A second imaging device records a second video showing the simulated blood vessel through the transparent simulated tissue. A third imaging device is shows an ultrasound view of the simulated blood vessel and the simulated tissue. A monitor displays a composite view of all three videos simultaneously on a single screen.
A clip applier may be configured to apply a surgical clip. The clip applier may include first and second jaw members configured to engage the surgical clip, an actuating member configured to pivot at least one of the first and second jaw members between an open configuration and a closed configuration, and a stabilizing member configured to engage the surgical clip. The stabilizing member may be configured to move longitudinally with respect to the clip applier from a distal position at least partially between the first and second jaw members to a proximal position at least partially between the first and second jaw members. Movement of the stabilizing member between the distal position and the proximal position may be actuated by at least one of the first jaw member, the second jaw member, and the actuating member.
A61B 17/10 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for applying or removing wound clamps; Wound clamp magazines
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A laryngoscope blade is provided for insertion into a patients airway. The laryngoscope blade includes a spatula having a top surface, a proximal region, a distal region, and a longitudinal centerline extending from the proximal region to the distal region. A connector base is provided at the proximal end of the spatula for coupling the blade to a laryngoscope handle. A light guide has a first end attached to the connector base by a resilient fastener, and a second end capable of illuminating the patients airway. A housing is provided adjacent the top surface of the spatula and includes space for receiving a portion of the light guide. The second end of the light guide has a longitudinal axis oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the spatula such that light emitted from the second end of the light guide is oriented directly toward a tip of the spatula.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/07 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements using light-conductive means, e.g. optical fibres
A laryngoscope blade is provided for insertion into a patients airway. The laryngoscope blade includes a spatula having a top surface, a proximal region, a distal region, and a longitudinal centerline extending from the proximal region to the distal region. A connector base is provided at the proximal end of the spatula for coupling the blade to a laryngoscope handle. A light guide has a first end attached to the connector base by a resilient fastener, and a second end capable of illuminating the patients airway. A housing is provided adjacent the top surface of the spatula and includes space for receiving a portion of the light guide. The second end of the light guide has a longitudinal axis oriented substantially parallel to the longitudinal centerline of the spatula such that light emitted from the second end of the light guide is oriented directly toward a tip of the spatula.
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
A tissue closure device to assist in retrieving a suture during a suturing procedure, the device including an elongated body having a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending axially through the elongated body. The device further including an actuator rod at least partially extending through the lumen of the elongated body to actuate a plurality of wings and a plurality of shields attached to a distal end of the elongated body. The elongated body including at least one needle guide lumen with an opening an exit, the at least one needle guide lumen traversing the elongated body at an angle with respect to a central axis of the elongated body to guide a suture grasper to an enclosed suture retrieval cavity.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/06 - Needles; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A clip applier may be configured to releasably secure a surgical clip contained in a cavity of a cartridge and having first and second leg members. The clip applier may include first and second jaw members. The first jaw member may include a first clip engagement member configured to engage the first leg member, and a first cartridge engagement member including at least one first flange extending laterally of the first clip engagement member. The first flange(s) may be configured to abut a first side surface of the cavity to align the first jaw member with the first leg member. The second jaw member may include a second clip engagement member configured to engage the second leg member, and a second cartridge engagement member including at least one second flange extending laterally of the second engagement member. The second flange(s) may be configured to abut a second side surface of the cavity to align the second jaw member with the second leg member.
A61B 17/128 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord for applying or removing clamps or clips
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods, e.g. tourniquets for closing wounds, or holding wounds closed, e.g. surgical staples; Accessories for use therewith for suturing wounds; Holders or packages for needles or suture materials
An endotracheal tube holder device is provided for securely holding an endotracheal tube to a patient during intubation. The tube holder device includes a support rail placed above a lip of a patient. An auxiliary clip is coupled to the support rail and slidably movable along the length of the support rail for holding an accessory device relative to the patient's face. The auxiliary clip includes both a horizontal accessory holder and a vertical accessory holder to releasably retain the accessory device horizontally and vertically, respectively. A tube fastener is coupled to the support rail and includes a tube holder base, an adjustment clip coupled to the tube bolder base for laterally repositioning the tube holder base along the support rail, and a securement tie. The securement tie may be wrapped around a portion of the endotracheal tube to secure the tube to the tube holder base.
An endotracheal tube positioning device includes a first Hall sensor, a second Hall sensor spaced a predetermined distance from the first Hall sensor, a converter, and an integrated circuit board electrically connecting the first Hall sensor and the second Hall sensor to the converter, wherein a position range is established for the device based on a symmetry of voltage readings provided from the first and second Hall sensors to the converter. An endotracheal tube positioning system includes an endotracheal tube having a magnet provided toward a distal tip end, an endotracheal tube positioning device having a first Hall sensor and a second Hall sensor, the positioning device configured to adhere to a skin surface, and a monitor for receiving data based on voltage values provided by the first and second Hall sensors, the data indicating a position of the magnet relative to the adhered position of the positioning device.
A61B 1/267 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopes; Illuminating arrangements therefor for the respiratory tract, e.g. laryngoscopes, bronchoscopes
An aerosol inhalation spacer for use with a metered-dose inhaler canister is disclosed. The spacer includes a transparent chamber housing having a body with an input end and an output end and defining an interior space. A mouthpiece is connected to the output end of the chamber housing. An inhaler adapter is connected to the input end of the chamber housing. A valve member is disposed between the mouthpiece and the output end of the chamber housing, the valve member includes a one-way inhalation valve and a one-way exhalation valve. A flow indicator is connected to the inhaler adapter and extends into the interior space of the chamber housing for indicating an inhalation flow rate to the user.
A surgical instrument access port assembly and method of use, the surgical instrument access port a surgical instrument has a needle lumen and a surgical access port. The needle lumen extends in a longitudinal direction and includes a needle tip at a distal end, and a body portion at a proximal end, the body portion having at least one recess or finger. The surgical access port has a cannula defining a hollow cannula shaft, and a tapered hub attached to a proximal end of the cannula. The tapered hub includes at least one inner ring configured to abut against the at least one recess or finger while the surgical instrument is inserted into the cannula of the surgical access port.