Filter assemblies are described herein. A filter assembly includes an outer filter with an outer filter media and an inner filter with an inner filter media. The inner filter media defines an inner flow channel. The inner filter is disposed within the outer filter, defining an annulus between the outer filter and the inner filter. The outer filter media is configured to permit a first flow from the annulus toward an outlet portion of the outer filter and capture particulate from the first flow. The inner filter media is configured to permit a second flow from the annulus toward the inner flow channel and capture particulate from the second flow.
A container is disclosed that has a housing and a lid. The lid has a planar portion and a latch that is freely movable parallel to the planar portion of the lid. The latch has a retention feature and a first reference surface that is perpendicular to the planar portion of the lid. There is a latch mechanism coupled to the housing that has an engagement element configured to engage the retention feature of the latch and a first alignment feature having a first alignment surface. The first alignment feature is configured to laterally displace the latch in a first direction such that the first reference surface aligns with the first alignment surface when the lid is brought together with the housing with the fastener laterally displaced away from the engagement element in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction.
E05C 3/24 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the bolt being spring-controlled in the form of a bifurcated member
E05C 19/00 - Other devices specially designed for securing wings
G07F 17/00 - Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articlesCoin-freed facilities or services
An intravenous administration set is disclosed. The intravenous administration set includes a fluid container that contains a medicament and has an outlet on a proximal end thereof, a patient access tip that has an inlet on a distal end and a proximal end configured to be inserted into a patient, a tubing that has a distal end coupled to the outlet of the fluid container and a proximal end coupled to the distal end of the patient access tip, a pump coupled to the tubing between the fluid container and the patient access tip, and a light source emitting a light along the tubing toward the patient access tip.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
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.
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
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 facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
Filter assemblies are described herein. A filter assembly includes an outer filter with an outer filter media and an inner filter with an inner filter media. The inner filter media defines an inner flow channel. The inner filter is disposed within the outer filter, defining an annulus between the outer filter and the inner filter. The outer filter media is configured to permit a first flow from the annulus toward an outlet portion of the outer filter and capture particulate from the first flow. The inner filter media is configured to permit a second flow from the annulus toward the inner flow channel and capture particulate from the second flow.
An intravenous administration set is disclosed. The intravenous administration set includes a fluid container that contains a medicament and has an outlet on a proximal end thereof, a patient access tip that has an inlet on a distal end and a proximal end configured to be inserted into a patient, a tubing that has a distal end coupled to the outlet of the fluid container and a proximal end coupled to the distal end of the patient access tip, a pump coupled to the tubing between the fluid container and the patient access tip, and a light source emitting a light along the tubing toward the patient access tip.
A61M 39/16 - Tube connectors or tube couplings having provision for disinfection or sterilisation
G02B 1/04 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are madeOptical coatings for optical elements made of organic materials, e.g. plastics
Certain aspects of the disclosure provide systems and methods for detecting, monitoring, and managing biochemical changes of therapeutic fluids for infusion therapy. Systems and methods herein include an infusion system including an infusion pump, operable to output a fluid. The infusion system further determines a characteristic value associated with operation of the infusion pump. Further, one or more operational parameters of the infusion pump may be adjusted based on the characteristic value. The infusion system may further output an indication of a quality of the fluid based on the characteristic value.
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 facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
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AUTOMATED INTRAVENOUS FLUID CONTAINER DELIVERY DEVICE AND SYSTEM
A transport device configured to transport an IV product or medication from one location to another in automated fashion. The transport device may comprise a chassis with one or more ports for IV products. A drive mechanism is configured to move the transport device, and instructions for execution can be provided by a controller. Information may be provided to the controller about an IV product, such as its intended destination or use. The controller may also exchange information with a delivery location or device, such as an infusion pump, to verify that the IV product is delivered to the proper destination. The transport device may include a delivery mechanism for off-loading an IV product. The transport device may deliver IV products of various configurations, including configurations in which the product comprises a flexible bag and a container housing for supporting and protecting the fluid bag.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or foodPrescription lists
Drip chamber inserts including an elongate body portion for coupling to a drip chamber and including an outlet orifice of the drip chamber insert. The drip chamber inserts may further include first and second chambers, the first chamber may be disposed in the elongate body portion and fluidly coupled to an inlet orifice and to the outlet orifice. An anti-run-dry membrane may extend over the inlet orifice. The second chamber may be disposed in the elongate body portion, and a low flowrate orifice may extend from a base of the second chamber into a base portion for fluidly coupling the second chamber with the outlet orifice.
A modular bracket system for medical stations includes a first bottom bracket formed of an elongated body and a first top bracket formed of an elongated body. A vertical wall of the first top bracket is configured to be attached to a portion of a medical station such that the portion of the medical station can be securely stacked atop the first portion of a medical station via the first bottom bracket and the first top bracket.
A syringe pump includes an optical sensor affixed to a drive head of the pump, the optical sensor including a camera configured to generate image data associated with a syringe loaded into a receptacle of the pump, or a photodiode configured to generate light data corresponding to light received at the photodiode from a light source located on an opposite side of the syringe from the photodiode. A processor of the pump is configured to receive the image data or the light data from the optical sensor and determine a characteristic of the syringe based on edges of the depicted syringe that is recognized by the processor in the image data or an amount of attenuation of the light received at the photodiode based on the light data. The processor adjusts an operation of the syringe pump based on the determined characteristic.
Fluid connector systems including first and second valve assemblies couplable together to form a fluid pathway therethrough, and can resist fluid flow through the connector system when the valve assemblies are separated from each other, the first valve assembly including a post forming a fluid passage, and the second valve assembly including a valve plug positioned within a bore and configured to obstruct a fluid passage, such that when the valve assemblies are separated, a slit of the valve plug resist fluid flow therethrough, and when the valve assemblies are coupled together the post extends through the compressible valve and engagement of a ridge of the valve plug against the post resist fluid flow between the post and the ridge.
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 maintain a connection by a snap mechanism 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. However, each of the compressible members can return to their respective original positions and shapes to seal off respective fluid paths in the connectors, thus preventing further downstream and upstream flow through the fluid connector assembly and limiting or preventing fluid loss.
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
14.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR SUPPLEMENTING AUTOMATED PROGRAMMING REQUESTS
An infusion system includes an infusion device and an electronic device. The electronic device is configured to receive an automated programming request (APR) that includes a fluid type, a disposable type, and an infusion device identifier. The electronic device is also configured to determine, based on the APR, an alarm threshold for triggering an alarm of the infusion device or a flow rate for pumping a fluid of the fluid type. Additionally, the electronic device is configured to modify the APR to include the alarm threshold or the flow rate and then transmit the modified APR to the infusion device. The infusion device is configured to, after receiving the modified APR, set the alarm to trigger at the alarm threshold, pump the fluid at the flow rate, or confirm the alarm threshold or the flow rate via a user interface presented at a display associated with the infusion device.
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 10/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for data related to laboratory analysis, e.g. patient specimen analysis
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
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 facilitiesICT 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 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
IV stand assemblies are provided that include a base, a stand including an internal channel and multiple retainer channels, a pulley/belt assembly disposed within the internal channel having multiple pulleys and belts, each belt coupled to a separate pulley. Multiple retainers are disposed in of the retainer channels and coupled to one of the plurality of belts, respectively. A drive is coupled to each of the belts and for each belt the drive is configured to move the belt relative to the coupled pulley to cause a corresponding retainer to move along a corresponding retainer channel, wherein each of the retainers is separately moveable. Other IV stand assemblies and methods of operating IV assemblies are also provided.
A system for providing aggregated patient data may include a processor and memory. The processor may receive clinical data items from a healthcare data system and device data items from healthcare devices, where the clinical data items and the device data items are associated with patients. The processor may generate patient data objects corresponding to the patients, where each patient data object includes the clinical data items and the device data items associated with one of the patients. The processor may filter the patient data objects based on access privileges of a third party organization to generate filtered patient data objects and transform the filtered patient data objects based on a data transformation rule associated with the third party organization to generate transformed patient data objects. The processor may provide, e.g. over a network, the transformed patient data objects to at least one device associated with the third party organization.
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
A method includes receiving a request to activate a medical device. Response to receiving the request, the method includes generating an automatic programming request (APR) for programming the medical device, receiving a message indicating that the APR failed to activate the medical device, and obtaining historical programming records (HPR)s. The method includes determining that parameters in the APR correspond to historical parameters, identifying a set of HPRs including a historical parameter value corresponding to a requested parameter value included the APR, and generating a deviation metric indicating a degree of difference between a secondary parameter value included in the APR and a corresponding historical parameter value. The method includes, responsive to a determination that a deviation metric meets a criticality threshold, changing a drug library record associated with the respective set of deviations and providing an indication to review the changed drug library record.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT 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 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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AUTOMATICALLY PROGRAMMING A MEDICAL DEVICE BASED ON A DYNAMICALLY OBTAINED PROGRAMMING TEMPLATE
A system for automatically programming an infusion device based on a dynamically obtained programming template. They disclosed system obtains, based on a request to initiate automated programming of a medical device, a template associated with the type of the medical device and comprising a plurality of parameters for configuring of the medical device. The system determines that a first parameter of the plurality of parameters in the template is a parameter to be updated, and responsive to determining that the first parameter is a parameter to be updated, generates an updated value to update the first parameter in the template. The first parameter is updated with the updated value and the system automatically causes an automated programming message to be transmitted to the medical device based on the template, the automated programming message causing the medical device to be configured according to template and parameters including the updated value.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT 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 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
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 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
Certain aspects of the disclosure provide a syringe pump monitoring system, method, and computer readable media for automated detection and monitoring of changes in measurements of syringe to be used in syringe pumps. An expected measurement may be determined from the measurements of syringes used in syringe pumps and used to determine such changes in measurements. A syringe loaded into a syringe pump may be compared to reference measurements and expected measurements to identify the syringe type, and to enable accurate infusion.
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
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 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
Syringe assemblies are described herein. A syringe assembly includes an assembly housing, a first syringe, a second syringe, and a connecting gear. The first syringe is disposed within the assembly housing. Each plunger is movable within the respective syringe cavity and defines a respective chamber in the respective syringe cavity, wherein the respective chamber is in fluid communication with the respective syringe port, the respective plunger comprising a respective gear rack extending longitudinally along the respective plunger. The connecting gear is rotatably coupled to the assembly housing. The connecting gear is configured to be in meshed engagement with at least one of the first gear rack and the second gear rack of the syringes.
A stable flow regulator assembly includes a body having an aperture that received a tube. The assembly also includes a worm gear that extends through, and is rotationally movable relative to, the body. A worm wheel is rotationally positioned within the body and is pivotably moved within the body by engagement with the worm gear. The worm wheel also includes a slot, configured to align with the aperture, through which a tube may be extended, and as the worm wheel is moved within the body, the slot and the aperture are moved out of and into alignment to compress and release compression upon the tube.
F16K 7/06 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force by means of a screw-spindle, cam, or other mechanical means
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
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MEANS OF GRAVITY IV FLOW SENSING VIA MASS CHANGE SENSOR AND DROP COUNTING DEVICE
Infusion control systems are disclosed that can control and monitor medical fluid administration for gravity-based infusion of medical fluid, where the gravity infusion control system is couplable with an intravenous administration set and can include a mass change sensor and drop counter.
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
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 wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body
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MEANS OF GRAVITY IV FLOW SENSING VIA MASS CHANGE SENSOR AND DROP COUNTING DEVICE
Infusion control systems are disclosed that can control and monitor medical fluid administration for gravity-based infusion of medical fluid, where the gravity infusion control system is couplable with an intravenous administration set and can include a mass change sensor and drop counter.
A device for detecting a drop-factor identifier of an intravenous (IV) tubing set includes a housing having a recess, a drop-factor sensor, and a drip-rate sensor. The recess in the housing is configured to couple the device to a spike of an IV tubing set. The recess is also configured to receive a portion of a drip chamber connected to the spike while the device is coupled to the spike. The drop-factor sensor is configured to detect a drop-factor identifier of the IV tubing set while the device is coupled to the spike via the recess. The drop-factor identifier indicates a drop factor of the IV tubing set. The drip-rate sensor is configured to detect a drip rate of the IV tubing set while the device is coupled to the spike via the recess.
A needleless connector includes a housing having a central longitudinal axis, a body portion, and a base portion. The body portion includes an inner surface forming an internal cavity, and a first port forming a first fluid passage to the housing cavity. The base portion includes a top end section and a bottom end section. The top end section has a protrusion, and the bottom end portion has a second port forming a second fluid passage to the housing cavity. The needleless connector further includes a valve having a wall with an inner surface forming a valve cavity. The valve is coupled with the housing such that the protrusion is positioned in the valve cavity, and a proximal end of the protrusion is spaced apart from a proximal end of the valve cavity.
F16L 37/413 - 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 lift valve being opened automatically when the coupling is applied the lift valve being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
A flow controller is provided. The flow controller includes an upper housing, a lower housing slidably coupled to the upper housing, and a flexible clamp. The flexible clamp includes an upper section mounted in the upper housing, a lower section disposed in the lower housing, a first curved flexible member coupled between the upper section and the lower section, and a second curved flexible member coupled between the upper section and the lower section. The upper and lower housings are slidably coupled linearly and without rotation relative to each other, and the flexible clamp is configured to receive a flexible tube between the first and second curved flexible members and between the upper and lower sections.
A method may include receiving, from a volume meter at a pump configured to deliver medication to a patient, data indicative of a volume of a medication present in a syringe inserted in the pump. A first counter may be updated, based on the data, in response to the medication being delivered to the patient as a first dose type. A second counter may be updated, based on the data, in response to the medication being delivered to the patient as a second dose type. The volume of the medication delivered to the patient may be determined based on the first counter and/or the second counter. An electronic alert may be sent to a mobile device in response to one or more anomalies being present in the volume of the medication delivered to the patient. Related methods and articles of manufacture, including apparatuses and computer program products, are also disclosed.
Described is a priming device to prime a gas from a fluid delivery system. A housing defines a fluidly coupled chamber and an inlet and includes a surface extending circumferentially outward from a longitudinal axis of the priming device and disposed between the chamber and the inlet port. An opening extends from within the chamber through the surface to outside the housing for gas to exit the chamber and a valve extending from the inlet port toward the chamber. The valve seals the inlet port and in an open position the valve does not seal the inlet port. A cover body has an open first end to couple with a male luer connector and an open second end to couple with the inlet port of the housing and disposed along the longitudinal axis, wherein the cover body is moveable relative to the housing.
A61M 39/16 - Tube connectors or tube couplings having provision for disinfection or sterilisation
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
A61M 5/38 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories 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 39/04 - Access sites having pierceable self-sealing members
A61M 39/20 - Closure caps or plugs for connectors or open ends of tubes
A61M 39/26 - Valves closing automatically on disconnecting the line and opening on reconnection thereof
An infusion pump is secured within a lockbox configured to enclose and prevent access to the infusion pump and a medication receptacle of the infusion pump, the lockbox including a lockbox control interface configured to obtain authorization for access to the lockbox from a pump communication interface of the infusion pump and enclosed within the lockbox. The lockbox control interface is electronically coupled with the pump communication interface. Transmission of a wireless credential is made to the pump communication interface by way of being received at the lockbox control interface or at the pump interface through the lockbox. The lockbox control interface receives the authorization from the pump communication interface for access based on the wireless credential and performs an action according to the received authorization for access. Action includes unlocking the lockbox or the lockbox control interface extending the pump's interface to the authorized user.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
G07C 9/00 - Individual registration on entry or exit
30.
VACUUM LUER LOCK FOR MEDICAL INFUSION FLUID LINES CONNECTORS
Aspects of the present disclosure describe a vacuum luer lock connector comprising a male luer configured to couple to a female luer defining a fluid passageway, a vacuum chamber between the male luer and female luer that entraps air when the male luer is pushed into the female luer, a solid cylinder that surrounds the male luer and acts as a piston, a cylindrical member that surrounds the female luer and acts as the walls of the vacuum chamber and a vent passage in the female luer that allows air to escape when the male luer is pushed into the female luer. The male and female luers are held connected by a force created in the vacuum chamber that surrounds the luers.
A flow control device includes a housing including a primary inlet and a secondary inlet each disposed on an upper surface of the housing, and an outlet disposed on a lower surface of the housing gravitationally downstream of the primary and secondary inlets. A chamber is disposed within the housing and fluidly connects the primary and secondary inlets with the outlet. A valve member is pivotally mounted on an upper surface of the chamber, the valve member configured to pivot in response to higher fluid pressure from gravitational fluid flow through one of the primary inlet and the secondary inlet.
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 wayAccessories 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
F16K 11/052 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with pivoted closure members, e.g. butterfly valves
F16K 15/03 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members with a hinged closure member
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MULTIPLE INFUSION CHANNEL DATA GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE
An infusion management and monitoring system comprises an infusion pump and instructions executable by a processor to cause a remote device separate from and in communication with the infusion pump to receive data for a medication to be administered to a patient via the infusion pump within a healthcare environment; receive from the infusion pump data for administration of the medication to the patient; determine a status of the administration of the medication based on at least one of the data for the medication or the data for the administration of the medication; and transmit the status to a mobile communication device within the healthcare environment.
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
G06F 3/0484 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] for the control of specific functions or operations, e.g. selecting or manipulating an object, an image or a displayed text element, setting a parameter value or selecting a range
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 facilitiesICT 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 facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
33.
VACUUM LUER LOCK FOR MEDICAL INFUSION FLUID LINES CONNECTORS
Aspects of the present disclosure describe a vacuum luer lock connector comprising a male luer configured to couple to a female luer defining a fluid passageway, a vacuum chamber between the male luer and female luer that entraps air when the male luer is pushed into the female luer, a solid cylinder that surrounds the male luer and acts as a piston, a cylindrical member that surrounds the female luer and acts as the walls of the vacuum chamber and a vent passage in the female luer that allows air to escape when the male luer is pushed into the female luer. The male and female luers are held connected by a force created in the vacuum chamber that surrounds the luers.
A transcutaneous fluid transfer device, a first method of providing a transcutaneous fluid transfer device, and a second method of administering an injection are disclosed. The transcutaneous fluid transfer device includes a first housing, a delivery needle, a second housing, and a plug. The second housing is translatable between a protected position and an injected position and biased toward the protected position. The delivery needle penetrates the plug as the second housing translates toward the injected position. The first method includes providing a first housing and providing a second housing. The second method includes contacting the device to an injection site, translating a second housing, penetrating a plug of the transfer device, advancing a delivery needle, translating the second housing, and sealing the delivery needle. Advantageously, the transcutaneous fluid transfer device may prevent the leakage and/or vaporization of fluids and/or gases from exposed needle tips.
An infusion pump determines whether a pressure change is due to backpressure associated with a patient infusion line set associated with the intravenous infusion line or due to static pressure associated with a fluid container providing a fluid to the intravenous infusion line, determines that the pressure change did not result from an occlusion event based on the pressure change occurring over the first threshold period of time and, after determining that the pressure increase did not result from an occlusion event, the pump provides an indication that the pressure change is associated with the medical container or patient infusion line set and adjusts a motor speed of the pump or an amount of compression provided to the intravenous infusion line.
A dispensing device monitors a plurality of containers for a change event, including at least one of: a fill order or a dispense of an item unit stored within the container, an opening or closing of the container, sensing a user within a predetermined proximity of the container, or a predetermined time. Based on an occurrence of the change event, the device causes an emission of a non-radio based transmission of one or more waves to an internal space of the container. A sensor with the container measures the one or more waves, and a supply level of an item unit within the container is determined based on the measurement and training data pertaining to measurements associated with past supply levels for the container. A notification is generated when the supply level satisfies a predetermined threshold.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G01F 23/20 - 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 measurement of weight, e.g. to determine the level of stored liquefied gas
A connector comprises a body having a tubing portion and a luer portion axially opposite the tubing portion and connected thereto, an internal passageway defined by an inner circumferential surface of the connector, the passageway extending axially between the tubing portion and the luer portion and in fluid communication therewith, a stopping mechanism disposed in the luer portion and configured to limit an extent of a fluid line disposed in the connector, and a retaining mechanism disposed in the tubing portion and configured to retain the fluid line in the connector.
A transcutaneous fluid transfer device, a first method of providing a transcutaneous fluid transfer device, and a second method of administering an injection are disclosed. The transcutaneous fluid transfer device includes a first housing, a delivery needle, a second housing, and a plug. The second housing is translatable between a protected position and an injected position and biased toward the protected position. The delivery needle penetrates the plug as the second housing translates toward the injected position. The first method includes providing a first housing and providing a second housing. The second method includes contacting the device to an injection site, translating a second housing, penetrating a plug of the transfer device, advancing a delivery needle, translating the second housing, and sealing the delivery needle. Advantageously, the transcutaneous fluid transfer device may prevent the leakage and/or vaporization of fluids and/or gases from exposed needle tips.
A61M 5/32 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
The disclosed systems and methods manage more notifications between medical devices. A method includes obtaining information corresponding to a clinician and determining whether the information satisfies coordination criteria. The method includes, in accordance with a determination that the clinician is associated with the first medical device and a second medical device, detecting a first and second notification generated by respective medical devices. The method includes identifying, based on detecting the respective notifications, alert information including medical information for a patient receiving medical treatment from the first and second medical device. The method includes determining, based on the identified information, notification priorities between the respective notifications. The method includes adjusting at least one human perceivable manifestation of the respective notifications based on the determined notification priorities, and presenting adjusted human perceivable manifestations of the respective notifications to the user via one of the first medical device or the second medical device.
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
A method for improving a performance of scanning data tags in a medication station is provided. The method may include receiving, from a scanner of a medication station, scan data associated with a scan of a plurality of data tags positioned within the medication station. The method may also include generating, based on the scan data, a performance metric indicating a performance of the plurality of data tags. The method may further include adjusting, based on the performance metric, a scan parameter of the scan of the plurality of data tags and/or transmitting, based on the performance metric, an indication associated with the performance of the plurality of data tags. Related methods and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.
G06Q 10/0639 - Performance analysis of employeesPerformance analysis of enterprise or organisation operations
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G06Q 10/20 - Administration of product repair or maintenance
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G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT 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
42.
PRESSURE PROFILE BASED METRIC FOR MONITORING OPERATING STATUS OF AN INFUSION PUMP
An infusion pump may include one or more pressure sensors. A controller associated with the infusion pump may determine, based on pressure signals from the pressure sensors, a current pressure profile for the infusion pump. The controller may further determined a first metric representative of the current pressure profile of the infusion pump. The controller may detect, based at least on a difference between the first metric and a second metric representative of a reference pressure profile of the infusion pump, one or more anomalous conditions of the infusion pump such as a valve failure. The controller may perform a corrective action in response to detecting the anomalous conditions. For example, the controller may prevent the infusion pump from performing an infusion and/or generate a notification identifying the anomalous conditions. Related systems, methods, and computer program products 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
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G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT 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 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
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 maintain a connection by a snap mechanism 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. Once the connectors are decoupled, a connecting mechanism may be activated preventing the connectors to be coupled together without actuation of the connecting mechanism.
Certain aspects of the disclosure provide an apparatus, configured to receive, from a source, an operational parameter configured to control operation of a medical device and determine the source of the operational parameter. The apparatus selects a set of operational parameter thresholds from a plurality of sets of operational parameter thresholds based on the source of the communication, wherein each of the plurality of sets of operational parameter thresholds is associated with a corresponding source. The apparatus determines the operational parameter satisfies at least one operational parameter threshold of the selected set of operational parameter thresholds and controls the medical device based on the operational parameter and the determination the operational parameter satisfies the at least one operational parameter threshold of the selected set of operational parameter thresholds.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT 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 facilitiesICT 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 facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
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
Certain aspects of the disclosure provide a medical device system for authenticating a communication received at a medical device. The communication is received at a medical device, the communication comprising first data for use by the medical device. The medical device determines a source of the communication. The medical device authenticates the source of the communication. The medical device operates based on the first data and the authenticated source of the communication.
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 facilitiesICT 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 facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT 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
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 maintain a connection by a snap mechanism 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. Once the connectors are decoupled, a connecting mechanism may be activated preventing the connectors to be coupled together without actuation of the connecting mechanism.
A medical device is configured to monitor, using one or more sensors, an environmental condition of a physical environment proximate to a medical device, and to determine when a value representative of the environmental condition exceeds a threshold for safe operation of the medical device with regard to care of a patient. Responsive to the value exceeding the threshold, an operation mode of the medical device is automatically switched from a first mode currently programmed for the care of the patient to a second mode, the second mode using different parameters than the first mode to control the medical device.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G01J 1/42 - Photometry, e.g. photographic exposure meter using electric radiation detectors
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G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
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
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G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
48.
FLOW RESTRICTION ADAPTER FOR RESTRICTING HEMOLYSIS
Flow restricting adapters may include a first and second connector portions, to permit coupling of the adapter restricting flow between a catheter and blood collection device, and a post forming an inner lumen for directing blood through the flow restricting device, the post having a length configured to extend through the first connector portion and be positioned within a portion of the blood collection device, such as the needle of a blood collection tube holder, when the flow restricting device is coupled with the blood collection device, the post having an inner lumen to increase flow resistance and reduce shear stress of blood moving through the flow restricting device, thereby decreasing the incidence of hemolysis.
Flow restricting adapters may include a first and second connector portions, to permit coupling of the adapter restricting flow between a catheter and blood collection device, and a post forming an inner lumen for directing blood through the flow restricting device, the post having a length configured to extend through the first connector portion and be positioned within a portion of the blood collection device, such as the needle of a blood collection tube holder, when the flow restricting device is coupled with the blood collection device, the post having an inner lumen to increase flow resistance and reduce shear stress of blood moving through the flow restricting device, thereby decreasing the incidence of hemolysis.
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
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 maintain a connection by a snap mechanism 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. Once the connectors are decoupled, a connecting mechanism may be activated preventing the connectors to be coupled together without actuation of the connecting mechanism.
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 fluid connector assemblies may further include a coupling mechanism for providing a connection between the connectors and maintain a connection that provides a threshold retention force. When an external force greater than the threshold force is applied to the fluid connector assembly, the connectors may be decoupled while the coupling mechanism may remain intact.
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
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 fluid connector assemblies may further include a coupling mechanism for providing a connection between the connectors and maintain a connection that provides a threshold retention force. When an external force greater than the threshold force is applied to the fluid connector assembly, the connectors may be decoupled while the coupling mechanism may remain intact.
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 maintain a connection by a snap mechanism 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. Once the connectors are decoupled, a connecting mechanism may be activated preventing the connectors to be coupled together without actuation of the connecting mechanism.
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
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A61M 16/01 - Devices for influencing the respiratory system of patients by gas treatment, e.g. ventilators 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 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.
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 surfacesPackings therefor
F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse 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.
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 controlCongestion 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 housingsUse 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 surfacesPackings therefor
70.
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
72.
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 facilitiesICT 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.
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.
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
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
79.
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 facilitiesICT 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 facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
80.
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
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 facilitiesICT 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 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 - NeedlesDetails of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hubAccessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the bodyDevices for protection of needles
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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.
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.
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 electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods 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 facilitiesICT 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
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AIR DETECTION METHOD FOR PUMPS WITH VOLUME MEASUREMENT
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 wayAccessories 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.
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.
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 facilitiesICT 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 facilitiesICT 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 facilitiesICT 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 wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body
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 gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT 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 facilitiesICT 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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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.
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 articlesCoin-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.
