Pumping segments are described herein. In certain embodiments, a peristaltic pumping segment include a tubing segment, a plunger, a downstream occluder, and an upstream check valve. The plunger is movable to selectively expand the pumping volume to draw in fluid flow and contract the pumping volume to administer the fluid flow. The occluder is movable to selectively engage against the downstream portion to prevent fluid flow from the downstream portion during expansion of the pumping volume and to permit fluid flow from the pumping volume through the downstream portion during contraction of the pumping volume. The check valve outlet is in fluid communication with the pumping volume, and the valve element is configured to permit fluid flow from the valve inlet to the pumping volume during expansion of the pumping volume and to prevent fluid flow from the pumping volume to the valve inlet during contraction of the pumping volume.
An infusion system includes a syringe pump, a display device, sensors, and a processor. The sensors can be configured to generate data associated with a physical interaction with the syringe pump. The processor can be configured to monitor the data generated by the sensors, detect the physical interaction with the syringe pump based on the data, and respond to the detected physical interaction. For example, the processor can respond by determining a loading condition of the syringe. If the loading condition indicates the syringe is not loaded in the receptacle, the processor may cause display of loading guidance on the display device. Alternatively, if the loading condition indicates the syringe is loaded in the receptacle, the processor may determine an infusion state of the syringe and cause the display device to display unloading guidance if the infusion state indicates the syringe was used in an infusion.
A compounding platform including a compounding station having a user interface and a rotating device. The compounding platform including a chamber coupled to the compounding station. The rotating device is coupled to the chamber and configured to rotate the chamber relative to the compounding station. The compounding platform further including a consumable configured to be disposed within the chamber and including a plurality of ports and a bladder in fluid communication with the plurality of ports. The compounding platform has a first vial removably coupled to the consumable via a first port of the plurality of ports and including a diluent fluid, and a second vial removably coupled to the consumable via a second port of the plurality of ports and including a medicament. The compounding platform includes a plurality of valves configured to control fluid flow into and out of the bladder and corresponding to the plurality of ports.
Drip chambers are described herein. A drip chamber comprises an inlet, an outlet, and a chamber body. The chamber body defines a chamber volume in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The chamber body is movable between a collapsed configuration having a first volume and an expanded configuration having a second volume. The second volume is larger than the first volume, and the chamber body is configured to be moved from the collapsed configuration to the expanded configuration to draw in a medical fluid from the inlet into the chamber volume to prime the drip chamber.
A compounding platform including a compounding station having a user interface and a rotating device. The compounding platform including a chamber coupled to the compounding station. The rotating device is coupled to the chamber and configured to rotate the chamber relative to the compounding station. The compounding platform further including a consumable configured to be disposed within the chamber and including a plurality of ports and a bladder in fluid communication with the plurality of ports. The compounding platform has a first vial removably coupled to the consumable via a first port of the plurality of ports and including a diluent fluid, and a second vial removably coupled to the consumable via a second port of the plurality of ports and including a medicament. The compounding platform includes a plurality of valves configured to control fluid flow into and out of the bladder and corresponding to the plurality of ports.
A handheld electronic drug-requesting device includes a handle configured to be grasped by a patient's hand, a display embedded into the handle, and a touch-activated control integrated in the handle or the display. The handheld device performs operations that include determining the device is electronically coupled to a drug-delivery device for delivery of a drug to the patient and, in response to determining the device is electronically coupled to the drug-delivery device, receiving information related to a patient profile associated with the patient, presenting a user interface element on the display to the patient including the information related to the patient profile associated with the patient, receiving a patient request to deliver a dose of the drug to the patient via the touch-activated control, and, responsive to the patient request, causing the dose of the drug to be delivered.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A61M 16/01 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. mouth-to-mouth respiration; Tracheal tubes specially adapted for anaesthetising
Fluid connector assemblies that seal off fluid paths in the respective connectors are disclosed. When connectors of a fluid connector assembly are connected to each other, respective compressible members in the connectors are displaced, allowing downstream fluid passage through the fluid connector assembly. The connectors may be coupled via a connecting mechanism that that provides a threshold retention force. When an external force greater than the threshold force is applied to the fluid connector assembly, the snap mechanism may no longer maintain the connectors together, causing the connectors to decouple from each other.
Syringe adapters are described herein. A syringe adapter includes an adapter body, a coupling portion, and a bulb. The adapter body defines a fluid channel in fluid communication with the syringe and configured to permit medical fluid flow from the syringe through the syringe adapter and a vent channel in fluid communication with the syringe and configured to permit air flow into the syringe. The coupling portion defines an adapter portion configured to be coupled to the adapter body and a syringe portion configured to be coupled to the syringe. The bulb is coupled to the adapter body and defines a bulb volume that is in fluid communication with the fluid channel and is movable between a collapsed configuration configured to displace air from the bulb volume and the fluid channel and an expanded configuration configured to draw medical fluid from the syringe into the fluid channel and bulb volume.
A system that regulates a flow of a fluid through a valve is disclosed. The system includes a flow regulator and a spindle housing. The flow regulator includes a spindle that includes a channel that extends around a portion thereof and a flow adjuster that extends from the spindle. The spindle housing includes an aperture extending therethrough that receives the spindle, an inlet that receives the fluid and an outlet that expels the fluid. The flow regulator is rotatable relative to the spindle housing when the spindle is disposed in the aperture.
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfaces; Packings therefor
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of taps or cocks
Syringe adapters are described herein. A syringe adapter includes an adapter body, a coupling portion, and a bulb. The adapter body defines a fluid channel in fluid communication with the syringe and configured to permit medical fluid flow from the syringe through the syringe adapter and a vent channel in fluid communication with the syringe and configured to permit air flow into the syringe. The coupling portion defines an adapter portion configured to be coupled to the adapter body and a syringe portion configured to be coupled to the syringe. The bulb is coupled to the adapter body and defines a bulb volume that is in fluid communication with the fluid channel and is movable between a collapsed configuration configured to displace air from the bulb volume and the fluid channel and an expanded configuration configured to draw medical fluid from the syringe into the fluid channel and bulb volume.
A sensor assembly for an infusion system is provided. The sensor assembly includes a body, a pressure diaphragm, a fluid passageway formed between the body and pressure diaphragm, and a sensor. The pressure diaphragm includes a diaphragm interface. The sensor includes a sensor interface that is coupled to the diaphragm interface in an interlocked connection. The interlocked connection is configured to transfer a load from the pressure diaphragm to the sensor. The load may indicate a fluid pressure of the fluid passing through the fluid passageway.
The disclosed system identifies an unused medication and a current location of the unused medication, and determines that a new medication order can be prepared using the unused medication. Responsive to determining that the new medication order can be prepared using the unused medication, the system provides a preparation instruction to prepare the new medication order using the unused medication, determines a current geolocation of a global positioning system (GPS) receiver of a mobile device associated with a delivery person, the mobile device being remote from the one or more computing devices, determines based on the current geolocation of the GPS receiver of the mobile device and the unused medication, that the unused medication should be retrieved by the delivery person before or instead of a second medication, and provides, to the mobile device, an indication to retrieve the unused medication.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
H04L 47/25 - Flow control; Congestion control with rate being modified by the source upon detecting a change of network conditions
H04L 65/612 - Network streaming of media packets for supporting one-way streaming services, e.g. Internet radio for unicast
A medication delivery module is mounted to a patient care device, and a first graphic representative of the first medication delivery module is displayed on a display screen of the device, wherein the first graphic includes an information display area for display of infusion information associated with the first medication delivery module, and a status indicator for display of status information associated with the medication delivery module. Responsive to the indication, the status indicator is dynamically orienting such that the status indicator is displayed on a side of the first graphic nearest the coupling of the first medication delivery module. Infusion information from the first medication delivery module is displayed within the display area of the first graphic.
A coupler may include a coupler body including a first end, a second end, an outer surface, an inner surface defining a cavity, and a wall defined between the inner and outer surfaces, a plurality of first retaining fingers disposed adjacent to the first end and extending radially inward into the cavity, and a mounting aperture defined between a free end of each first retaining finger and the wall. The cavity may be configured to receive a first connector and a second connector. The plurality of first retaining fingers may be radially biased inward toward the cavity and configured to engage against a collar of the first connector to prevent axial motion of the first connector relative to the coupler. The mounting aperture may be configured to receive a pivot shaft of the collar to pivotally couple the first connector relative to a central axis of the coupler body.
F16L 37/091 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of a ring provided with teeth or fingers
F16L 37/46 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a gate valve or sliding valve
F16L 55/10 - Means for stopping flow in pipes or hoses
A system that regulates a flow of a fluid through a valve is disclosed. The system includes a flow regulator and a spindle housing. The flow regulator includes a spindle that includes a channel that extends around a portion thereof and a flow adjuster that extends from the spindle. The spindle housing includes an aperture extending therethrough that receives the spindle, an inlet that receives the fluid and an outlet that expels the fluid. The flow regulator is rotatable relative to the spindle housing when the spindle is disposed in the aperture.
F16K 3/26 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members with fluid passages in the valve member
F16K 3/34 - Arrangements for modifying the way in which the rate of flow varies during the actuation of the valve
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of taps or cocks
F16K 5/04 - Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfaces; Packings therefor
17.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING FLUID DELIVERY ACCURACY OF AN INFUSION DEVICE
An infusion pump control system determines, responsive to receiving a command to initiate a bolus, a starting position within the pump's fluid delivery cycle at which the bolus will be initiated, and estimates a fluid delivery period to perform the bolus based on a function of the bolus starting position within a fluid delivery cycle and predetermined fluid delivery variations throughout the cycle. The pump control system delivers the bolus by causing the fluid to be delivered through the infusion line for the estimated fluid delivery period according to a fluid delivery cycle.
Systems and methods for providing automated inventory management of medicine and healthcare items stored within bins in care facilities are disclosed. A method includes providing an interactive storage device for attaching to a bin, and outputting, via an audiovisual element, a visual representation of a local inventory of the bin, receiving a user input, determining a change to the local inventory according to the user input, updating the local inventory in a non-volatile data store according to the change, synchronizing the local inventory with one or more nodes via a communication interface, and receiving, from the one or more nodes via the communication interface, periodic updates for a local cache comprising locations and inventories of one or more remote bins.
G06Q 10/0875 - Itemisation or classification of parts, supplies or services, e.g. bill of materials
G06K 19/07 - Record carriers with conductive marks, printed circuits or semiconductor circuit elements, e.g. credit or identity cards with integrated circuit chips
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
G07C 9/22 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
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ADJUSTMENT OF INFUSION USER INTERFACE UPON DOCKING EVENT
A patient care system includes a control unit capable of coupling with multiple modular medical devices. A modular medical device can be coupled with the control unit, wherein the behavior of the modular medical device automatically adjusts based on the status of being coupled or un-coupled with the control unit.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
Fluid connector assemblies with fluid connectors connected via a detachable ring are disclosed. A fluid connector assembly may include a pair of fluid connectors and a ring that couples the pair of connectors. The ring may be configured to detach from either connector upon experiencing a separating force that exceeds a predetermined threshold force. The detachment of the ring may decouple the pair of fluid connectors. When the pair of fluid connectors are connected, fluid may flow between them. When the pair of fluid connectors are disconnected, fluid may not flow.
Fluid connector assemblies with fluid connectors connected via a detachable ring are disclosed. A fluid connector assembly may include a pair of fluid connectors and a ring that couples the pair of connectors. The ring may be configured to detach from either connector upon experiencing a separating force that exceeds a predetermined threshold force. The detachment of the ring may decouple the pair of fluid connectors. When the pair of fluid connectors are connected, fluid may flow between them. When the pair of fluid connectors are disconnected, fluid may not flow.
F16L 37/35 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the valves having an axial bore communicating with lateral apertures
F16L 37/34 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the lift valves being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
22.
ANTIMICROBIAL COATING EXTENDING PERFORMANCE OF NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR
A needleless access connector having an access port and a sustained release antimicrobial coating only on a top surface of the access port is disclosed. The top surface of the access port can be defined by a top surface of a proximal end of a housing and a top surface of a head portion of a compressible valve disposed within an internal cavity of the housing. In certain embodiments of the present disclosure, the sustained release antimicrobial coating is on: (i) the top surface the proximal end of the housing, or (ii) the top surface of the head portion of the compressible valve, or (iii) the sustained release antimicrobial coating is only on both the top surface the proximal end of the housing and the top surface of the head portion of the compressible valve.
A check valve includes a housing that includes an inlet port, an outlet port, and a valve chamber. The inlet port extends from a ceiling of the valve chamber to an outer surface of the housing. The outlet port extends from a floor of the valve chamber to the outer surface of the housing. The check valve further includes a valve member supported within the chamber. The valve includes a valve head. When an upstream pressure is applied to the valve, the valve head is configured to deflect away from the ceiling of the valve chamber and unseal the inlet port. When a downstream pressure is applied to the valve, the valve head is configured to deflect away from the floor of the valve chamber and seal the inlet port such that the valve head conforms to a shape of the ceiling of the valve chamber.
A connector includes an outer connector, an inner connector, and a clutch that can collectively limit a torque transmitted through the connector, the outer connector can include a profile disposed on an inner surface thereof, and the inner connector may be disposed within the outer connector and can include an upper threaded portion and a lower threaded portion. The clutch can be disposed around and rotationally coupled to the inner connector and can include a plurality of clutch teeth extending from an outer surface of the clutch, wherein the plurality of clutch teeth are outwardly biased to be releasably engaged with the profile of the outer connector, and the plurality of clutch teeth can be configured to transfer torque from the outer connector to the inner connector when the torque is below a torque limit and prevent transfer of torque when the torque exceeds the torque limit.
A connector assembly for a modular medical device is described herein. The connector assembly includes a main body, a printed circuit board, a frame, an elastomeric sealing structure, and a plurality of contacts. The printed circuit is disposed in the main body and has a plurality of electrical contacts. The frame is configured to be attached to the main body and includes a central opening. The elastomeric sealing structure is disposed in the central opening. The plurality of contacts are each sealingly disposed in the elastomeric sealing structure, each arranged in contact with a corresponding one of the electrical contacts on the printed circuit, and each movable upon deformation of the elastomeric sealing structure.
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
26.
DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING AND INCREASING CLINICIAN ENGAGEMENT WITH INFUSION DEVICES
An infusion system includes a display device, an eye-tracking sensor, and a processor. The display device is configured to display an infusion metric of an infusion therapy. The eye-tracking sensor is configured to detect gaze points that correspond to locations on the display device at which a user is looking. The processor is configured to display the infusion metric via the display device and determine, based on a status of the infusion therapy, that the infusion metric is a high-priority infusion metric. The processor is also configured to detect the gaze points via the eye-tracking sensor and determine, based on the gaze points, that the user is unaware of the high-priority infusion metric. Additionally, the processor is configured to, responsive to determining that the user is unaware of the high-priority infusion metric, adjust the display device to emphasize the high-priority infusion metric.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
27.
CONNECTOR COUPLING ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE AND REPLACEABLE INTEGRATED LUER CONNECTOR
A connector assembly including a body portion defining a cavity and a luer portion extending in the cavity, a proximal connector disposed at least partially in the cavity of the body portion, a distal connector slidably coupled to the body portion, and a compressible valve member mounted in a cavity of the proximal connector. The distal connector including first and second arms hingedly or pivotably coupled to each other. The valve member may have an internal chamber and a slit extending from a distal end portion of the valve member into the internal chamber. When the distal connector is coupled to a mating connector, the valve member is compressed and the slit is opened such that a fluid path extending from the inlet port through the internal chamber to the outlet port of the luer portion is opened to fluidly communicate the proximal connector with the mating connector.
An apparatus method, and system for detecting a leaking occluder valve is disclosed. At least one measurement instrument is connected to a fluid within a fluid tubing upstream or downstream of a pump element of an infusion device. The pump element is configured to periodically cause a compression of the fluid tubing and to isolate a downstream portion of the fluid tubing from an upstream portion of the fluid tubing when the pump element is operating under a normal operating condition. A response of the fluid is measured when the pump element is caused to compress the fluid tubing and a determination is made, based on the response whether the compression has fluidically isolated the downstream portion from the upstream portion. One or more shims may be inserted into the occluder valve to move the platen away from the pump element during the test to determine a degree of fault.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
G01M 3/26 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
G01M 3/40 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using electric means, e.g. by observing electric discharges
A tracking system including a first connector having a needle extending from the first connector and a needle guard circumferentially surrounding the needle, a second connector removably coupled to the first connector, the second connector having an opening configured to receive the needle when the first connector is coupled to the second connector, a wireless transmitter disposed on one of the first connector and the second connector, the wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device, and a shield coupled to one of the first connector and the second connector, the shield configured to axially move relative to the wireless transmitter to block and unblock the wireless transmitter.
A61M 5/32 - Syringes - Details - Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
The disclosed systems and methods for reducing alarm strain generated by a medical device. A medical device for reducing generated alarm strain includes a display to present visually perceivable information, an audio output to present audibly perceivable information, processors coupled with the display and the audio output, and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processors, cause the medical device to perform operations. The instructions, when executed, cause the medical device to receive a notification regarding the medical device. The notification is associated with an audible manifestation and a visual manifestation. The instructions, when executed, also cause the medical device to detect that a user is focused on the medical device, after said detection of the user, determine a volume adjustment to the audio output for presenting the audible manifestation, and adjust the audio output to cause presentation of the audible manifestations according to the volume adjustment.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups ; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
A connector assembly including a body portion defining a cavity and a luer portion extending in the cavity, a proximal connector disposed at least partially in the cavity of the body portion, a distal connector slidably coupled to the body portion, and a compressible valve member mounted in a cavity of the proximal connector. The distal connector including first and second arms hingedly or pivotably coupled to each other. The valve member may have an internal chamber and a slit extending from a distal end portion of the valve member into the internal chamber. When the distal connector is coupled to a mating connector, the valve member is compressed and the slit is opened such that a fluid path extending from the inlet port through the internal chamber to the outlet port of the luer portion is opened to fluidly communicate the proximal connector with the mating connector.
A method for transfusing blood using a syringe pump is disclosed. The method includes connecting a blood supply line to an upstream connection of a check valve, an intravenous transfusion line to a downstream connection of the check valve, and a syringe pump to a second upstream connection of the check valve, and activating the syringe pump to automatically retract and drive a plunger of the syringe pump, repeatedly, according to a pump rate programmed into the syringe pump according to the automatic retracting and driving of the plunger. By this mechanism, a blood product is automatically withdrawn from the blood supply line, through the check valve, and into a chamber of a syringe loaded into the syringe pump during each cycle of the automatic retracting of the plunger, and provided through the intravenous transfusion line from the chamber during each cycle of the automatic driving of the plunger.
A tracking system including a first connector having a needle extending from the first connector and a needle guard circumferentially surrounding the needle, a second connector removably coupled to the first connector, the second connector having an opening configured to receive the needle when the first connector is coupled to the second connector, a wireless transmitter disposed on one of the first connector and the second connector, the wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly communicate with an external device, and a shield coupled to one of the first connector and the second connector, the shield configured to axially move relative to the wireless transmitter to block and unblock the wireless transmitter.
A holder for securing a venous access device to a patient may include a flexible substrate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an outer perimetal surface. An adhesive layer may overlay the lower surface of the flexible substrate. The adhesive layer may have an adhesive for adhering to skin of the patient. The holder may further include a hydrophilic matrix integrated into at least a portion of the adhesive layer, at least one solvent reservoir disposed on the upper surface of the flexible substrate, and a connector secured to the outer perimetal surface. The connector may have a first end for connection to a needle assembly and a second end for connection to an IV fluid line.
Methods of air detection in pumps are described herein. In certain embodiments, a pump for detecting air includes a plunger, a plunger air detection module, a camshaft, and a first biasing member. The plunger is movable to selectively engage a tubing segment with a fluid. The plunger air detection module is disposed within the plunger. The camshaft is configured to move the plunger between an engaged position in contact with the tubing segment and a disengaged position spaced apart from the tubing segment. The first biasing member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tubing segment to maintain contact with the tubing segment in the engaged position.
A61M 5/36 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body
A coupler having a first connector including a first end having an inlet and a second end opposite the first end having an opening. The first connector including at least one engaging member disposed between the first end and the second end. The coupler having a second connector including a body extending from an outlet portion. The body configured to be at least partially inserted into the opening to couple the second connector to the first connector. The outlet portion including at least one arm having a securing member configured to engage with the engaging member to secure the first connector to the second connector. When the second connector is coupled to the first connector, the outlet portion is exposed. The first connector is configured to decouple from the second connector in response to a pullout force exceeding a predetermined threshold force.
An access control assembly is described herein. The assembly includes an actuator, a communication interface, a display, and a processor. The actuator is configured to open and close a latch to secure a door of the enclosure. The processor can be configured to receive a user credential for accessing the enclosure, validate the user credential for accessing the enclosure, trigger the actuator to open the latch, thereby allowing the door to be opened, and trigger the actuator to close the latch after detecting that the door is closed, thereby securing the door.
F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
G06K 7/10 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G07C 9/25 - Individual registration on entry or exit involving the use of a pass in combination with an identity check of the pass holder using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voice recognition
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
38.
DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR PREDICTING UPCOMING INFUSION ALARM AND NOTIFYING CLINICIAN OF THE SAME
An infusion device includes a sensor, an alarm, and a processor. The sensor is configured to generate sensor data for an infusion metric associated with the infusion therapy. The alarm is configured to trigger when the sensor data indicates that the infusion metric satisfies a safety threshold. And the processor is configured to monitor the sensor data generated by the sensor and determine, based on the sensor data, a predicted alarm time at which the infusion metric is predicted to satisfy the safety threshold. The processor is also configured to determine, based on a type of the alarm, a lead time threshold before the predicted alarm time. Further, the processor is configured to, based on a current time being within the lead time threshold, and prior to the predicted alarm time and without triggering the alarm at the infusion device, provide a notification regarding the alarm.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
A61M 5/172 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters electrical or electronic
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
The present application relates to flow restriction devices for hemolysis-reduction that may include a male luer connector portion and a female luer connector portion. The male luer connector portion can define a first lumen and the female luer connector portion can define a second lumen. A flexible tubing preferably provides fluid communication between the first lumen and second lumen. The flexible tubing can be helically wound around a solid core, and the flexible tubing can be helically wound within a hollow chamber. The flexible tubing is configured to increase flow resistance through the tubing to reduce shear stress on the fluid, thereby decreasing the incidence of hemolysis.
A61B 5/153 - Devices for taking samples of blood specially adapted for taking samples of venous or arterial blood, e.g. by syringes
A61B 5/154 - Devices for taking samples of blood specially adapted for taking samples of venous or arterial blood, e.g. by syringes using pre-evacuated means
Methods of air detection in pumps are described herein. In certain embodiments, a pump (100) for detecting air includes a plunger (110), a plunger air detection module (410), a camshaft (150), and a first biasing member (164). The plunger is movable to selectively engage a tubing segment with a fluid. The plunger air detection module is disposed within the plunger. The camshaft is configured to move the plunger between an engaged position in contact with the tubing segment and a disengaged position spaced apart from the tubing segment. The first biasing member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tubing segment to maintain contact with the tubing segment in the engaged position.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
A61M 5/36 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body
41.
HEMOLYSIS-REDUCTION CONNECTOR FOR DIRECT BLOOD DRAW
A flow restriction device may include a male luer connector portion and a female luer connector portion. The male luer connector portion can define a first lumen and the female luer connector portion can define a second lumen. A flexible tubing preferably provides fluid communication between the first lumen and second lumen. The flexible tubing can be helically wound around a solid core, and the flexible tubing can be helically wound within a hollow chamber. The flexible tubing is configured to increase flow resistance through the tubing to reduce shear stress on the fluid, thereby decreasing the incidence of hemolysis.
When automated programming data configured to instruct an infusion device regarding an infusion of a medication is received from a server, the disclosed system and method identifies a deviation in the data with respect to stored programming data. Without rejecting the data for the deviation, the infusion device instead sends an acknowledgement of the automated programming data and the deviation, and determines a user interface workflow for correcting the deviation. The infusion device then provides for display one or more user prompts according to the determined user interface workflow to resolve the deviation. If the deviation is resolved by way of user responses, then the infusion is activated. Otherwise, an indication is sent to the server regarding the deviation.
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 70/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to drugs, e.g. their side effects or intended usage
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STORAGE AND DOSING STATION FOR STORAGE AND DISPENSING DOSED QUANTITIES OF SOLID DRUG PORTIONS
A storage and dosing station for storage and dispensing dosed quantities of solid drug portions includes a controller, a dispensing mechanism, an information reading device coupled to the controller, a detachable storage container configured to store solid drug portions, an outlet configured to output the solid drug portions and an information memory. The information reading device is configured to read information stored in the information memory, wherein the information memory stores data comprising a degree of rotation of the dispensing mechanism required to dispense a single solid drug portion, which is used by the controller to control dispensing of a first solid drug portion. A method for dispensing solid drug portions is also provided.
B65B 57/14 - Automatic control, checking, warning or safety devices responsive to absence, presence, abnormal feed, or misplacement of articles or materials to be packaged and operating to control, or stop, the feed of articles or material to be packaged
B65B 5/10 - Filling containers or receptacles progressively or in stages by introducing successive articles, or layers of articles
B65B 37/16 - Separating measured quantities from supply
B65B 57/20 - Applications of counting devices for controlling the feed of articles
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
A coupler having a first connector including a first end having an inlet and a second end opposite the first end having an opening. The first connector including at least one engaging member disposed between the first end and the second end. The coupler having a second connector including a body extending from an outlet portion. The body configured to be at least partially inserted into the opening to couple the second connector to the first connector. The outlet portion including at least one arm having a securing member configured to engage with the engaging member to secure the first connector to the second connector. When the second connector is coupled to the first connector, the outlet portion is exposed. The first connector is configured to decouple from the second connector in response to a pullout force exceeding a predetermined threshold force.
A tubing dimension measurement assembly includes a processor, a housing having an opening configured to receive a tube, the opening having an anti-slip material configured to affix the tubing dimension measurement assembly to measure a location on the tube, an emitter disposed in the housing, the emitter configured to generate an emission into a tubing pathway, and a collector disposed in the housing, the collector disposed to receive the emission from the emitter. The tubing dimension measurement assembly is configured to measure an outside diameter of the tube received in the tubing pathway without physically contacting the tube or the tubing pathway, the measurement based at least in part on the emission, and monitor a change in measurements of the outside diameter without physical contact in real time while fluid flows through the tube. Methods of operating a tubing dimension measurement assembly are also provided.
A medical device includes a body configured to receive and secure an IV tube that is configured to allow for the transportation of a fluid. The medical device includes a pump mechanism including a first element positioned along a first axis and configured to move in a first direction along the first axis to compress the IV tube. The pump mechanism includes a second element positioned along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis and configured to move in a second direction along the second axis and perpendicular to the first direction to provide a force against a side of the IV tube. The pump mechanism includes a third element positioned along the second axis opposite the second element and configured to move in a third direction along the second axis opposite the second direction to provide a force against another side of the IV tube.
A self-compensating chucking device may be provided. The chucking device may form a portion of a latching door handle of a door of an infusion pump. The door and a housing of the infusion pump may form a clam-shell clamp that secures infusion tubing to pumping mechanisms of the infusion pump. The latching door handle may include a latching door mechanism that includes a tapered pin. The tapered pin may extend through an outer portion of a door housing, an opening in a handle of the door, and into an opening in an inner portion of the door housing. The opening in the handle of the door may have a tapered inner surface that corresponds to the taper the tapered pin to form the chucking device. The pin may include a groove configured to accept an E-clip that retains the tapered pin within the door housing.
Infusion systems are provided that include an infusion pump and a fluid ingress protection assembly. The fluid ingress protection assembly includes a cover assembly having an outer surface and an inner surface, a perimeter gasket disposed within a raised perimeter on the outer surface of the cover assembly, a lens coupled to the outer surface of the cover assembly, a circuit assembly coupled to the outer surface of the cover assembly, a switch assembly coupled to the circuit assembly, a shield assembly coupled to the switch assembly, the shield assembly comprising an electrostatic discharge shield and an overlay assembly coupled with the shield assembly. Methods of assembling an infusion system are also provided.
An infusion pump for detection of a fluid condition in a flexible tubing is provided. The infusion pump includes a sensor positioned to obtain a value of a tubing force when the tube is received by the infusion pump, a memory storing instructions and a processor. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to generate a force-time curve representative of values of the tubing force obtained by the sensor over time, determine a time-decaying parameter associated with the tubing force characterizing the force-time curve, and determine a fluid pressure value for a fluid in the tube based at least in part on the time-decaying parameter, a material of the tube, a dimension of the tube, and a use history of the tube. A method for using an infusion pump is also provided.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
G01L 7/04 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of elastically-deformable gauges in the form of flexible, deformable tubes, e.g. Bourdon gauges
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 50/50 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for simulation or modelling of medical disorders
Fluid connector systems including first and second connector portions couplable together to form a fluid pathway therethrough and can resist separation or permit separation as desired. A connector portion can include a connector housing and a cover portion. The connector housing includes a connector body and an engagement portion. The connector body defines a tubing opening and a mating opening. The connector body defines a flow path between the tubing opening and the mating opening. The engagement portion at least partially surrounds the connector body. The engagement portion defines an engagement lip extending radially toward the connector body and is configured to releasably engage the connector housing. The flow path includes at least one portion that is normal to the engagement portion. Fluid flow through the flow path exerts a normal force on the connector housing and prevent release of the connector housing with the mating connector portion.
A61M 39/26 - Valves closing automatically on disconnecting the line and opening on reconnection thereof
F16L 37/34 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the lift valves being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
F16L 37/46 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in only one of two pipe-end fittings with a gate valve or sliding valve
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DEVICE, METHOD, AND SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATED PRECONDITIONING OF A SYRINGE DURING BOLUS DELIVERY OF A FLUID
Automated preconditioning of a syringe during bolus delivery of a fluid is described. A syringe pump controller receives a command for the syringe pump to perform a bolus of fluid, determines that the syringe should be preconditioned for the bolus, determines a characteristic of the syringe delivering the fluid, determines a number of bolus sub-cycles of the bolus to perform the bolus based on a determined characteristic of the syringe, and performs the bolus while performing the number of bolus sub-cycles during the bolus to precondition the syringe.
Fluid connector systems including first and second connector portions couplable together to form a fluid pathway therethrough and can selectively resist or permit separation as desired. A connector portion can include a connector housing and a cover portion. The connector housing includes a connector body and an engagement portion. The connector body defines a housing volume, a luer opening and a mating opening. The housing volume is in fluid communication with the luer opening and the mating opening. The engagement portion may include an engagement lip extending radially toward the connector body. The engagement lip is configured to releasably engage the connector housing with a mating connector portion. The cover portion is configured to selectively surround the engagement portion of the connector housing. The cover portion is slidable to engage with the engagement portion of the connector housing and prevent release of the connector housing with the mating connector portion.
A method for calculating an infusion rate in a drip chamber includes: providing a housing that receives a fluid, the housing received the fluid at a distal end and expels the fluid at a proximal end, the housing includes a reference mark; receiving, at the proximal end of the housing, a flow controller rotatably coupled to the housing, the flow controller includes an aperture extending therethrough; rotating the flow controller relative to the housing such that the aperture prevents the fluid from traveling therethrough; and determining the infusion rate by measuring a time elapsed until the fluid reaches the reference mark in the housing.
Fluid connector systems including first and second connector portions couplable together to form a fluid pathway therethrough and can selectively resist or permit separation as desired. A connector portion can include a connector housing and a cover portion. The connector housing includes a connector body and an engagement portion. The connector body defines a housing volume, a luer opening and a mating opening. The housing volume is in fluid communication with the luer opening and the mating opening. The engagement portion may include an engagement lip extending radially toward the connector body. The engagement lip is configured to releasably engage the connector housing with a mating connector portion. The cover portion is configured to selectively surround the engagement portion of the connector housing. The cover portion is slidable to engage with the engagement portion of the connector housing and prevent release of the connector housing with the mating connector portion.
A method for calculating an infusion rate in a drip chamber includes: providing a housing that receives a fluid, the housing received the fluid at a distal end and expels the fluid at a proximal end, the housing includes a reference mark; receiving, at the proximal end of the housing, a flow controller rotatably coupled to the housing, the flow controller includes an aperture extending therethrough; rotating the flow controller relative to the housing such that the aperture prevents the fluid from traveling therethrough; and determining the infusion rate by measuring a time elapsed until the fluid reaches the reference mark in the housing.
Fluid connector systems including first and second connector portions couplable together to form a fluid pathway therethrough and can resist separation or permit separation as desired. A connector portion can include a connector housing and a cover portion. The connector housing includes a connector body and an engagement portion. The connector body defines a tubing opening and a mating opening. The connector body defines a flow path between the tubing opening and the mating opening. The engagement portion at least partially surrounds the connector body. The engagement portion defines an engagement lip extending radially toward the connector body and is configured to releasably engage the connector housing. The flow path includes at least one portion that is normal to the engagement portion. Fluid flow through the flow path exerts a normal force on the connector housing and prevent release of the connector housing with the mating connector portion.
The disclosed electronic smart mat includes a planar surface configured to receive a mobile electronic container configured to store one or more medications, an antenna configured to wirelessly communicate with the mobile electronic container when the mobile electronic container is received over the surface, a communication module configured to communicate with a server, and a processor. The processor is configured to determine a medication content of the mobile electronic container responsive to the mobile electronic container being received over the surface, receive patient data associated with a patient responsive to placement of a mobile computing device associated with the patient over the surface of the electronic mat, and provide, to the server using the communication module, the patient data, and updated medication inventory based on the determined medication content of the mobile electronic container. The electronic mat may form a bottom surface of an enclosure within a dispensing machine.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A47B 67/00 - Chests; Dressing-tables; Medicine cabinets or the like; Cabinets characterised by the arrangement of drawers
A61J 1/03 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for pills or tablets
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G16H 40/00 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
An infusion pump determines a distance between a first element and a second element of an air-in-line sensor using a position sensor coupled to a housing and configured to detect a position of the second element. The first element is coupled to the housing behind a tubing receiving area, and the second element is configured to be positioned over the tubing receiving area and biased by a constant force toward the first element. The infusion pump sets a baseline tubing thickness of fluid tubing installed in the tubing receiving area according to the distance between the first element and the second element, configures an alarm threshold of the air-in-line sensor according to the baseline tubing thickness, and performs an infusion while operating the air-in-line sensor according to the alarm threshold.
A61M 5/36 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body
A circular roller clamp assembly includes a semi-circular housing configured to receive a portion of an IV tube and a roller coupled to an arm, the roller configured to be movably received by a guide groove disposed in the semi-circular housing. The roller clamp assembly is configured to regulate a flow rate of fluid flowing through the IV tube based on engagement of the roller with the IV tube via circumferential movement of the roller along the guide groove. IV sets with circular roller clamp assemblies and methods of operating circular roller clamp assemblies are also provided.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
A61M 39/28 - Clamping means for squeezing flexible tubes, e.g. roller clamps
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
A roller clamp control mechanism which adapts to the roller clamp to control the position of the roller clamp and adjust the fluid flow rate in a connector tube of an infusion set is provided. The mechanism may include a roller clamp, a roller wheel, a control unit, rotating bearings, a body fixture, and a linear drive to control the position of the roller wheel on the connector tube. Different assemblies for the roller clamp control mechanism are shown and described, all of which allow for changing the clamping pressure on the connector tube using a control unit. Infusion sets and methods of adjusting fluid flow rates are also provided.
A roller clamp control mechanism which adapts to the roller clamp to control the position of the roller clamp and adjust the fluid flow rate in a connector tube of an infusion set is provided. The mechanism may include a roller clamp, a roller wheel, a control unit, rotating bearings, a body fixture, and a linear drive to control the position of the roller wheel on the connector tube. Different assemblies for the roller clamp control mechanism are shown and described, all of which allow for changing the clamping pressure on the connector tube using a control unit. Infusion sets and methods of adjusting fluid flow rates are also provided.
An identification system identifies a new infusion device that moved into a predetermined area associated with an active infusion device currently performing an ongoing infusion of a medication to a patient and, responsive to that identifying, determines that an orientation of the new infusion device is indicative of the new infusion device arriving to replace or supplement the active infusion device. Responsive to determining the orientation, the system automatically programs the new infusion device with settings currently being used by the active infusion device in the ongoing infusion of the medication to the patient, without user input of the settings, and the new infusion device is activated to initiate a new infusion or to continue the ongoing infusion of the medication based on the automatically programmed settings.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A fill level detection assembly for determining a receptacle fill level. A bar, coupled by a hinge to an inner surface of an entry point of a receptacle is used to determine the receptacle fill level. The bar includes a platform at a distal edge of the bar. The platform is configured to come in contact with an item deposited in the housing. A sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of a fill level of the housing based on the platform coming in contact with the item deposited in the housing.
G01F 23/32 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements
G01F 23/34 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using rotatable arms or other pivotable transmission elements using mechanically actuated indicating means
G01F 23/00 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm
G01F 23/30 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats
G01F 23/56 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements
G01F 23/58 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by floats using elements rigidly fixed to, and rectilinearly moving with, the floats as transmission elements using mechanically actuated indicating means
A fluid connector device for a blood collection system is disclosed. The fluid connector device may have passage for regulating movement of a fluid therethrough, including a flow restriction device having an exterior flow channel to regulate a fluid flow through the device. The fluid connector device can include a first connector having an internal surface defining an inner lumen, a second connector coupled to an end of the first connector, and a flow restrictor insert contained within the lumen of the first and second connector.
Extendable tubing extension sets are disclosed having a sleeve and a tubing that can move telescopically in a longitudinal direction relative to each other while maintaining the patency of a fluid pathway through the telescopic tubing extension set when the tubing and the sleeve are moved in a direction toward each other to a first configuration, and in a direction away from each other toward a second configuration, and where the tubing is positioned within a tubing lumen of the sleeve and a fluid pathway can extend through any of a fluid passage of the tubing and the tubing lumen of the sleeve.
A connector for an infusion tubing has a hydrophobic and antistatic coating on an external surface thereof. The hydrophobic and antistatic coating is non-reactive to isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine. A method of treating a connector for an infusion line may include providing a coating of a hydrophobic and antistatic material that is non-reactive to isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine on an external surface of the connector.
A valve including an antimicrobial agent can be used with needleless access connectors. The valve can have an insert that includes an antimicrobial coating thereon and/or the valve can have physical features, such as a series of tunnels or groves or a patterned surface, containing an antimicrobial formulation and/or the valve can be made of a material that includes an antimicrobial agent.
A medical device controller operating in conjunction with a medical device determines one or more current versions of executable code associated with one or more processors in a medical device. Medical devices may include infusion pumps, other patient treatment devices as well as vital signs monitors. The medical device controller determines one or more current versions of executable code and configuration information associated with the one or more processors in the medical device. The medical device controller further determines which of the processors in the medical device require updated executable code, and which of the processors in the medical device require updated configuration information. The medical device controller distributes to the medical device as required at least one of the updated executable code and the updated configuration information. The medical device deploys the distributed updates, and activates the updates at a clinically appropriate time.
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
A61B 5/02 - Measuring pulse, heart rate, blood pressure or blood flow; Combined pulse/heart-rate/blood pressure determination; Evaluating a cardiovascular condition not otherwise provided for, e.g. using combinations of techniques provided for in this group with electrocardiography; Heart catheters for measuring blood pressure
A61B 5/08 - Measuring devices for evaluating the respiratory organs
A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration, pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
G16H 10/00 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
H04L 67/00 - Network arrangements or protocols for supporting network services or applications
H04L 67/10 - Protocols in which an application is distributed across nodes in the network
A check valve, including a valve and a valve support surface, to permit a fluid to move through the check valve in a first direction and resist a fluid flow through the valve in a second direction, the valve having a valve diaphragm and an isolating bridge, with a portion of the valve engaging against valve support surface to resist deformation or stretching of the valve when a backflow of fluid into the check valve occurs. The valve support surface having a first surface portion and a second surface portion, and the valve positioned with the valve diaphragm spaced apart from the first surface portion, and the isolating bridge spaced apart from the second surface portion.
F16K 7/17 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being actuated by fluid pressure
F16K 15/14 - Check valves with flexible valve members
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housings; Use of materials therefor of lift valves
F16K 31/126 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
70.
NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH COMPRESSIBLE AND DEFLECTABLE VALVE
A needleless connector may include a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner surface defining an internal cavity extending between the proximal and distal ends. A compressible valve may be disposed within the internal cavity. The compressible valve may include a head portion, a flange portion for securing the compressible valve in the housing, and a body portion extending between the head portion and the flange portion. The body portion may include a cylindrical outer surface having an external notch extending along a portion of a circumference of the cylindrical outer surface and recessed radially-inward from the cylindrical outer surface. The body portion may further include a planar face extending distally from the external notch and disposed between the external notch and the flange portion. The planar face may be recessed radially inward relative to at least a portion of the cylindrical outer surface.
An infusion pump is placed in a diagnostic mode in which fluid tubing is installed in the infusion pump but not connected to a patient. While in the diagnostic mode, the infusion pump performs an infusion cycle and determines whether one or more infusion hazards are detected. When an infusion hazard is detected, the infusion pump provides a notification or performs a self-calibration operation. When an infusion hazard is not detected or is no longer detected, the infusion pump exits the diagnostic mode and is configured to start an infusion.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
Extendable tubing extension sets are disclosed having a sleeve and a tubing that can move telescopically in a longitudinal direction relative to each other while maintaining the patency of a fluid pathway through the telescopic tubing extension set when the tubing and the sleeve are moved in a direction toward each other to a first configuration, and in a direction away from each other toward a second configuration, and where the tubing is positioned within a tubing lumen of the sleeve and a fluid pathway can extend through any of a fluid passage of the tubing and the tubing lumen of the sleeve.
Medical tube can have a continuous inner layer having a continuous outer layer thereon, in which the inner layer includes a polyolefin such as a polyethylene or polypropylene or a functionalized polyolefin. The outer layer can include a thermoplastic polymer such as one or more of, or a blend including, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a thermoplastic olefin (TPO), a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a styrene-containing thermoplastic elastomer (S-TPE), a polyolefin elastomer (POE), a styrenic blocking copolymer (SBC). Advantageously, the outer layer and/or the inner layer do not include polyvinyl chloride. Such tubing can be readily solvent bonded to medical connectors and used with infusion sets.
A coupler including a first connector having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first opening, and a first valve disposed between the first end and the second end, the first valve having a compressed and an expanded state, the first valve extending through the first opening when the first valve is in the expanded state and a second connector having a coupling portion, a second opening, and a second valve disposed at least partially within the coupling portion. The second valve having a compressed and an expanded state, the second valve extending at least partially through the second opening when the second valve is in the expanded state. The first valve and the second valve are in the compressed state when the first connector is coupled to the second connector such that a fluid pathway is formed through the first connector and the second connector.
A connector for an infusion tubing has a hydrophobic and antistatic coating on an external surface thereof. The hydrophobic and antistatic coating is non-reactive to isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine. A method of treating a connector for an infusion line may include providing a coating of a hydrophobic and antistatic material that is non-reactive to isopropyl alcohol and chlorhexidine on an external surface of the connector.
C23C 16/00 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition (CVD) processes
Extendable tubing extension sets are disclosed having a tubing cradle with first and second ends that can be positioned between un-extended and extended configurations, where in the un-extended configuration, the first and second ends of the tubing cradle are a first distance apart, where the first distance is less than a length from the first end of the tubing cradle to the second end of the tubing cradle, and in the extended configuration, the first and second ends are positioned a second distance apart, where the second distance is greater than the first distance, and where the tubing cradle is configured to receive a length of tubing therein such that the extendable tubing extension can resist separation or disconnection of a fluid pathway through the tubing by moving from the un-extended to the extended configuration.
A continuous tube includes an inner layer comprising a polyethylene composition and an outer layer comprising a thermal plastic elastomer. The inner layer and the outer layer are concentrically disposed without having an intermediate layer therebetween.
A coupler including a first connector having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first opening, and a first valve disposed between the first end and the second end, the first valve having a compressed and an expanded state, the first valve extending through the first opening when the first valve is in the expanded state and a second connector having a coupling portion, a second opening, and a second valve disposed at least partially within the coupling portion. The second valve having a compressed and an expanded state, the second valve extending at least partially through the second opening when the second valve is in the expanded state. The first valve and the second valve are in the compressed state when the first connector is coupled to the second connector such that a fluid pathway is formed through the first connector and the second connector.
F16L 37/35 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the valves having an axial bore communicating with lateral apertures
A61M 39/26 - Valves closing automatically on disconnecting the line and opening on reconnection thereof
A coupler including a first connector having a mating portion with a first opening, and a first torsion member disposed within the mating portion with a first channel. The first torsion member being rotatable relative to the mating portion. The coupler including a second connector having a second torsion member with a second channel, and a coupling portion having a second opening and at least partially disposed within the second torsion member. The second torsion member configured to couple to the first torsion member to couple the first connector to the second connector such that rotation of the second torsion member causes rotation of the first torsion member to cause alignment of the first channel, the first opening, the second channel, and the second opening to form a fluid pathway. The first connector is configured to decouple from the second connector in response to a force exceeding a threshold force.
F16L 37/367 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings with two gate valves or sliding valves
F16L 37/252 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection is made by inserting one member axially into the other and rotating it to a limited extent, e.g. with bayonet-action the coupling being co-axial with the pipe the male part having lugs on its periphery penetrating into the corresponding slots provided in the female part
A coupler including a first connector having a first outer piece with a first channel extending longitudinally within the first outer piece, a first inner piece disposed at least partially within the first outer piece such that the first channel is disposed within the first inner piece, and a first seal disposed within the first inner piece such that the first seal is at least partially disposed between the first channel and the first inner piece. The first inner piece configured to axially move relative to the first outer piece to transition from a retracted position to a partially extended position. The first channel including a first occlusion hole forming a first fluid pathway through the first connector when the first inner piece is in the retracted position. In the extended position the first occlusion hole is blocked by the first seal resulting in the first fluid pathway being blocked.
Medical tube can have a continuous inner layer having a continuous outer layer thereon, in which the inner layer includes a polyolefin such as a polyethylene or polypropylene or a functionalized polyolefin. The outer layer can include a thermoplastic polymer such as one or more of, or a blend including, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a thermoplastic olefin (TPO), a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a styrene-containing thermoplastic elastomer (S-TPE), a polyolefin elastomer (POE), a styrenic blocking copolymer (SBC). Advantageously, the outer layer and/or the inner layer do not include polyvinyl chloride. Such tubing can be readily solvent bonded to medical connectors and used with infusion sets.
An infusion system includes a first therapy device and an infusion control unit. The infusion control unit is configured to receive a protocol-based automated programming request (pAPR). The pAPR also instructs the infusion control unit to cause the first therapy device to perform a primary operation associated with the therapy if a medical test result satisfies a criterion or cause the first therapy device to perform a secondary operation associated with the therapy if the medical test result does not satisfy the criterion. The infusion control unit is also configured to obtain the medical test result from the first electronic device based on the pAPR. Additionally, the infusion control unit is configured to select the primary operation responsive to determining that the medical test result satisfies the criterion, or otherwise select the secondary operation. Further, the infusion control unit is configured to perform the selected operation based on the pAPR.
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A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
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Extendable tubing extension sets are disclosed having a tubing cradle with first and second ends that can be positioned between un-extended and extended configurations, where in the un-extended configuration, the first and second ends of the tubing cradle are a first distance apart, where the first distance is less than a length from the first end of the tubing cradle to the second end of the tubing cradle, and in the extended configuration, the first and second ends are positioned a second distance apart, where the second distance is greater than the first distance, and where the tubing cradle is configured to receive a length of tubing therein such that the extendable tubing extension can resist separation or disconnection of a fluid pathway through the tubing by moving from the un-extended to the extended configuration.
A continuous tube includes an inner layer comprising a polyethylene composition and an outer layer comprising a thermal plastic elastomer. The inner layer and the outer layer are concentrically disposed without having an intermediate layer therebetween. A method of preparing a continuous tube includes co-extruding a polyethylene composition with a thermal plastic elastomer resin without providing an adhesive or a tie layer therebetween.
B29C 48/09 - Articles with cross-sections having partially or fully enclosed cavities, e.g. pipes or channels
B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
B32B 27/08 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin of a different kind
B32B 27/18 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives
A coupler including a first connector having a mating portion with a first opening, and a first torsion member disposed within the mating portion with a first channel. The first torsion member being rotatable relative to the mating portion. The coupler including a second connector having a second torsion member with a second channel, and a coupling portion having a second opening and at least partially disposed within the second torsion member. The second torsion member configured to couple to the first torsion member to couple the first connector to the second connector such that rotation of the second torsion member causes rotation of the first torsion member to cause alignment of the first channel, the first opening, the second channel, and the second opening to form a fluid pathway. The first connector is configured to decouple from the second connector in response to a force exceeding a threshold force.
A coupler including a first connector having a first outer piece with a first channel extending longitudinally within the first outer piece, a first inner piece disposed at least partially within the first outer piece such that the first channel is disposed within the first inner piece, and a first seal disposed within the first inner piece such that the first seal is at least partially disposed between the first channel and the first inner piece. The first inner piece configured to axially move relative to the first outer piece to transition from a retracted position to a partially extended position. The first channel including a first occlusion hole forming a first fluid pathway through the first connector when the first inner piece is in the retracted position. In the extended position the first occlusion hole is blocked by the first seal resulting in the first fluid pathway being blocked.
A fluid connector device for a blood collection system is disclosed. The fluid connector device may have passage for regulating movement of a fluid therethrough, including a flow restriction device having an exterior flow channel to regulate a fluid flow through the device. The fluid connector device can include a first connector having an internal surface defining an inner lumen, a second connector coupled to an end of the first connector, and a flow restrictor insert contained within the lumen of the first and second connector.
An infusion pump is placed in a default mode in which a lower occluder valve is activated to compress a tubing loaded within the pump. While in the default mode, a downstream pressure sensor of the infusion device monitors for a lower force spike while the lower occluder valve is activated, and determines whether the spike is detected before the pump receives an indication to start an infusion of a fluid through the tubing. When the spike is detected, the pump is automatically configured to start the infusion. Otherwise, a warning is provided without starting the infusion.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
89.
FILLING STATION AND METHOD FOR FILLING A TRANSPORT TRAY
Filling stations are provided that include a transfer tray having filling receptacles and a closing device arranged under the filling receptacles to open and close bottom openings in the filling receptacles, an optical detection device to generate images of filling receptacles having drug portions arranged therein, and a control device coupled to the optical detection device. The control device causes displaying of a filling template of which filling receptacles are to be filled with one or more drug portions, comparing an actual filling of the filling receptacles based on the one or more images of the filling receptacles generated by the optical detection device to a target filling, determining that no deviation exists between the actual filling and the target filling, and opening the closing device for transferring the drug portions from the transfer tray to a transport tray. Systems and methods for filling a transfer tray are also provided.
Fluid connector systems including first and second connector portions couplable together to form a fluid pathway therethrough, and can resist fluid flow through the connector when the connector portions are separated from each other. A connector portion can include a connector housing, a luer portion, and a deformable valve member. The deformable valve member is disposed within the connector housing and includes a spherical portion extending partially through a valve opening of the connector housing. The spherical portion defines a slit, and the deformable valve member is configured to selectively prevent fluid flow from the housing volume through the valve opening and to deform to expand the slit and permit fluid flow from the housing volume through the valve opening.
A medical system includes a medical device and a display for displaying a plurality of visual elements. The plurality of visual elements are associated with functions of the medical device. The medical system also includes a plurality of visual profiles for facilitating in controlling visual appearance of the plurality of visual elements displayed on the display, and a visual profile selector for selecting at least one of the plurality of visual profiles based on a state of the medical device.
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G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
G09G 5/00 - Control arrangements or circuits for visual indicators common to cathode-ray tube indicators and other visual indicators
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
92.
INTRAVENOUS SET WITH PUMP INTERFACE FOR RAPID INFUSION VIA REUSABLE DRIVER
An IV infusion set includes at least one infusion component, a first IV tube coupled to a first inlet port of the infusion component, a second IV tube coupled to an outlet port of the infusion component and a syringe interface coupled to a second inlet port of the infusion component. The syringe interface includes a housing configured to receive a syringe, an outlet port coupled to the second inlet port of the infusion component and a drive interface coupling configured to receive a drive interface, wherein the drive interface is configured to be rotated by a driver to slidably move a plunger within a body of the syringe to dispense a fluid from the syringe. IV set assemblies and methods of use are also provided.
The subject technology provides for monitoring accuracy of an infusion device, particularly a syringe pump. A drive head pushes on a plunger to infuse a fluid from a syringe. During the infusion, a location of a drive head of the device is monitored using one or more proximity sensors. The monitored location is compared to a location determined by way of mechanical means and if different by more than a threshold amount, a safety operation is initiated, which may include an alert, change in motor speed, or termination of the infusion.
An IV infusion set includes at least one infusion component, a first IV tube coupled to a first inlet port of the infusion component, a second IV tube coupled to an outlet port of the infusion component and a syringe interface coupled to a second inlet port of the infusion component. The syringe interface includes a housing configured to receive a syringe, an outlet port coupled to the second inlet port of the infusion component and a drive interface coupling configured to receive a drive interface, wherein the drive interface is configured to be rotated by a driver to slidably move a plunger within a body of the syringe to dispense a fluid from the syringe. IV set assemblies and methods of use are also provided.
The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for distributing notifications to a user. The method can include receiving data encapsulating notifications from a device connected to a network that provide information relating to the device's status. The device can provide a health related treatment. The method can associate each notification with one or more notification categories relating to a function performed by the device or a location of the device. A table of users having one or more subscriptions to these notification categories can be accessed. The subscriptions can be automatically assigned to users based on the users' role. A user can be identified from the table to distribute the one or more notifications to. The user can have a subscription that matches a notification category of the received notifications, and data comprising the notifications can be distributed to the user. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A male luer connector is described herein. The luer connector can include a luer slip, a collar, and a spigot. The luer slip can include a first end and a second end and define a lumen extending between the first end and the second end. The first end of the luer slip can be configured to engage with a mating connector. The collar can be disposed around the luer slip. The collar can be translatable relative the luer slip. The collar is configured to couple with the mating connector adjacent to the first end of the luer slip. The spigot defines a fluid port. The spigot is coupled to the luer slip and the fluid port is in fluid communication with the lumen at the second end of the luer slip.
A system and method for operating an analgesia administration system is disclosed. A control device is associated with a drug delivery device and configured to receive a first user input including at least a portion of a fingerprint of a patient, together with a second user input corresponding to a request to administer medication. The portion of the fingerprint is compared with previously-stored fingerprints to determine an identity of the patient and, in response to receiving the second user input and determining that the patient is an authorized user, one or more sensors are used to obtain one or more signals indicative of a state of the patient. If the state of the patient satisfies a set of medication delivery criteria, the drug delivery device is caused to administer a predefined amount of medication to the patient.
A male luer connector is described herein. The luer connector can include a luer slip, a collar, and a spigot. The luer slip can include a first end and a second end and define a lumen extending between the first end and the second end. The first end of the luer slip can be configured to engage with a mating connector. The collar can be disposed around the luer slip. The collar can be translatable relative the luer slip. The collar is configured to couple with the mating connector adjacent to the first end of the luer slip. The spigot defines a fluid port. The spigot is coupled to the luer slip and the fluid port is in fluid communication with the lumen at the second end of the luer slip.
A device for coupling to a fluid connector of an IV administration set to resist contamination of the fluid connector and IV administration set and permit priming of the IV administration set. The device including a cover body having a cavity for receiving the fluid connector, a priming passage for priming fluid from the IV administration set through the fluid connector, and a coupling tab extending from the cover body, the coupling tab permitting the cover body to be coupled to a length of an IV line or other portion of the IV administration set to resist contamination and permit priming of the IV administration set.
A61M 39/20 - Closure caps or plugs for connectors or open ends of tubes
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
A61M 5/165 - Filtering accessories, e.g. blood filters, filters for infusion liquids
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
A61M 5/38 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body using hydrophilic or hydrophobic filters
A61M 39/28 - Clamping means for squeezing flexible tubes, e.g. roller clamps
100.
AUTOMATED DISPENSING CABINET TRIP MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
A method for managing trips from a pharmacy may include receiving a plurality of transaction records that, as received, represent an independent transaction of a plurality of transactions at an ADC. The plurality of transaction records may include: time information between respective transactions and an elapsed time for a portion of the plurality of transactions. The method may include identifying, based at least in part on: (i) a comparison of the time information between respective transactions and a threshold inter-transaction trip time; and (ii) a comparison of the elapsed time for the portion and a threshold elapsed trip time, a sequence of the portion as a unique trip from a pharmacy. The method may include annotating, with an identifier for the unique trip, a portion of the plurality of transaction records representing the portion of the plurality of transactions. Related methods and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.
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G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
