A system and method that identifies delayed infusion programs at an infusion pump or with a first computer and an infusion pump. The first computer receives an infusion auto-program from a remote source, transmits the infusion auto-program to the infusion pump, and sends a stale auto-program to the infusion pump. The infusion pump receives a manual infusion program, saves and executes the manual infusion program, and compares the stale auto-program to the manual infusion program to identify potential matches between the stale auto-program and the manual infusion program. The infusion pump evaluates the potential matches and determines if the potential matches are within a predefined tolerance, continues to execute the at least one manual infusion program on the infusion pump if the potential matches are within the predefined tolerance, and remotely saves differences in the manual infusion program and the at stale auto-program in a remote server for later analysis.
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 40/67 - 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
Medical devices, namely, caps and closures used for
disinfecting access points to medical fluid lines;
intravenous access device caps and closures; fluid transfer
device caps and closures for medical use; disinfecting caps
and closures for luers, medical connectors, medical fluid
transfer devices and valves; caps and closures specifically
adapted for use with medical ports.
3.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING A RULE SET FOR MEDICAL EVENT MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSES
A system and method to configure a rule set used in connection with a medical monitoring system for monitoring patients and patient care equipment, especially medication delivery pumps, based on a variety of conditions and parameters associated with monitored biometric information and equipment information and for providing user-defined responses to those conditions and parameters.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or 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 40/67 - 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 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
Medical devices, including, closed system fluid transfer
devices, medical vial adapters, bag spikes, medical
connectors, hazardous drug mixing devices, hazardous drug
administration devices, and fluid administration sets
comprised of combinations of the above elements for medical
purposes.
This disclosure describes systems and methods for a graphical interface including a graphical representation of medical data. The graphical interface platform may receive medical data and provide medical safety reporting capabilities including reporting of history data and real-time visual monitoring data. The graphical interface platform may be configured to identify potential problems and corrections to medical devices in operation while a reporting cycle is underway through visual representation of performance metrics.
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 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
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 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
METHOD OF FORMING DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS FOR THE DISTAL TIP OF CATHETERS, CATHETERS THUS FORMED BY THE METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING THE METHOD
Mold assembly has mold having internal bore and distal section that has at least beveled inner molding surface and forming pin positioned thereat. Space of particular configuration is formed between outer circumferential surface of pin and inner molding surface at distal section of the mold. Space may include beveled inner molding surface and tapered inner molding surface. At least distal section of mold assembly is heated. Catheter having distal portion made of plastic material mounted about mandrel is moved by mandrel into bore so that distal portion of catheter that extends beyond distal end of mandrel is positioned into the space. Heated plastic material at distal portion of catheter flows to fill space to form distal end tip having particular configuration. Particular configuration may be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
METHOD OF FORMING DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS FOR THE DISTAL TIP OF CATHETERS, CATHETERS THUS FORMED BY THE METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR EFFECTING THE METHOD
Mold assembly has mold having internal bore and distal section that has at least beveled inner molding surface and forming pin positioned thereat. Space of particular configuration is formed between outer circumferential surface of pin and inner molding surface at distal section of the mold. Space may include beveled inner molding surface and tapered inner molding surface. At least distal section of mold assembly is heated. Catheter having distal portion made of plastic material mounted about mandrel is moved by mandrel into bore so that distal portion of catheter that extends beyond distal end of mandrel is positioned into the space. Heated plastic material at distal portion of catheter flows to fill space to form distal end tip having particular configuration. Particular configuration may be symmetrical or asymmetrical.
B29C 57/00 - Shaping of tube ends, e.g. flanging, belling or closingApparatus therefor
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
(1) Medical devices, including, closed system fluid transfer devices, medical vial adapters, bag spikes, medical connectors, hazardous drug mixing devices, hazardous drug administration devices, and fluid administration sets comprised of combinations of the above elements for medical purposes.
According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, an adaptor configured to couple with a sealed vial can include a connector interface. The adaptor can include one or more access channels (e.g., passages). In some cases the one or more access channels are in fluid communication with the connector interface. The adaptor can include a piercing member. The piercing member can include a regulator channel. The adaptor can include a regulator assembly. The regulator assembly can include a first regulator inlet. In some cases, the regulator includes a second regulator inlet. One or more of the first and second regulator inlets can include a filter configured to filter fluid passing into and/or out of the respective regulator inlets. One or more valves can be positioned between the first and/or second regulator inlets and the piercing member.
A catheter assembly has a septum retainer fixedly fitted in a cavity of a catheter hub. The retainer has a chamber having openings proximate to its distal end. A nose in the shape of a distally tapered cylindrical housing has two legs defining a through passageway. Respective protuberances at the distal ends of the legs are in radial alignment with the openings when the nose is inserted into the chamber. A needle having a distal bevel tip passes through the passageway to bias the protuberances into the openings to non-removably couple the nose to the septum retainer. Respective staggered cutouts at the legs accept the heel and tip portions of the bevel tip at the same time as the needle is withdrawn from the catheter hub such that the protuberances are simultaneously released from their openings to enable smooth separation of the insertion device from the catheter hub.
In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, an access channel, a regulator channel, and a regulator assembly. The access channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. The regulator channel is configured to facilitate a flow of a regulating fluid from the regulator assembly to compensate for changes in volume of a medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the regulator assembly includes a flexible member configured to expand and contract in accordance with changes in the volume of the medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the flexible member is substantially free to expand and contract. In some embodiments, the flexible member is not partly or completely located in a rigid enclosure
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
Surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, disposable drug transfer devices and systems, consisting primarily of syringes sold empty, adaptors and connectors for syringes, vials, intravenous (IV) bags and catheters, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, administration and parenteral transfer of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs; surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, namely, an automated drug compounding system for drug delivery consisting primarily of robotic arms, cameras, blisters, sensors, motors, electronic hardware and disposable drug transfer devices, all used for safe preparation, reconstitution, compounding, mixing, dispensing and administration of medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs, and for filling containers, namely, syringes, vials and intravenous (IV) bags, with medical materials, fluids and drugs, including cells, blood ingredients, proteins and hazardous drugs and labelling these containers and for use with software used to facilitate and enable the healthcare workflow through connectivity of the automated system to other medical systems, physicians, nurses, healthcare providers and pharmacists, and to receiving, transmitting, processing, updating and validating data and information relating to the above using AI and machine learning techniques
In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, an access channel, a regulator channel, and a regulator assembly. The access channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. The regulator channel is configured to facilitate a flow of a regulating fluid from the regulator assembly to compensate for changes in volume of a medical fluid in the vial. The regulator assembly can include a valve configured to transition between a closed configuration and an opened configuration.
Aspects of the present disclosure provide systems, devices, and methods for delivering substances such as fluids, solutions, medications, and drugs to patients using infusion devices having a set of advanced features. These advanced features include aspects related to the programming of infusion devices, the configuration of infusion sequences performed by the infusion devices, and the interconnection of multiple infusion devices for interoperation during an infusion having a sequence of infusion steps.
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 5/172 - 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
Embodiments of syringes may comprise a barrel including a body, a distal end extending to a tip, and a proximal end open to a cavity defined within the barrel. The cavity may have an inner wall coated with a lubricous material. A plunger rod including a shaft, a thumb press at a first end of the shaft, and a sealing area at a second end of the shaft may be included, the sealing area having a first ring, a flange, and a second ring between the first ring and the flange. The syringe may further comprise a sealing element having an inner seal structure, an outer seal structure, and a nose extending from a surface of the inner seal structure distal from the plunger rod. The outer seal structure may have a cantilevered outer edge.
A system and method for tracking and administering liquid intravenous medications in a hospital, clinic, or patient residence, including recording information onto a short range communication device affixed to a liquid container in a hospital pharmaceutical filling or compounding center, the information including drug information, patient information, and IV administration information, transferring the liquid container to a patient's bedside, programming an infusion course into a bedside IV infusion pump by enabling the pump to read the encoded information on the communication device, and disposing of the liquid container and any residual drug in a smart disposal bin that reads the communication device and weighs the container. The disposal bin may confirm the chemical contents of the container.
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 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 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
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A cuffed tracheostomy tube (1) has an expansible sealing cuff (20) secured by opposite end collars (22) and (23) over an inflation opening (18) from the shaft (10) of the tube. The cuff is in the form of a tubular sleeve (20) with a pair of closely spaced annular ribs (33) and (34) around the inner end of each collar (22) and (23), the outer rib (33) preventing the spread of bonding substance (50) from the collars to the inflatable portion (21) of the sleeve. The ribs (33) and (34) on the sleeve lie on opposite sides of respective outwardly-projecting ribs (40) on the shaft so as to locate the sleeve along the shaft. The sleeve also has a series of spaced internal ribs (31) along its inflatable portion (21) to aid even inflation.
A cuffed tracheostomy tube (1) including a sealing cuff (30) and an inflation line (33), and an uncuffed tube (101) without a sealing cuff both include an identical mounting flange (13) with an aperture (40') within which the rear end of the shaft (10, 110) of the tube is secured. The flange has a passage (45) opening from the aperture (40') and extending through the thickness of the flange. In the cuffed tube the inflation line (33) extends through the passage (45). In the uncuffed tube the passage is blocked by a projection (123) from the shaft.
Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to medical connectors with a housing comprising a proximal body member and a base member that form an internal cavity with a proximal abutment surface. An elastomeric seal with a collar and without a guide member is positioned within the internal cavity. A rigid, hollow elongated portion is located within the internal cavity such that in an open configuration, a tip of the elongated portion is more proximal than a proximal surface of the elastomeric seal.
The present disclosure is directed to managing device authorization through the use of digital signature thresholds. Individual components of a device, or individual devices in a network environment, are associated with separate secret shares from which a digital signature can be derived. The digital signature may be used to authorize performance of a function. A threshold number of such secret shares are used in order to derive the digital signature. Therefore, an authorization process that relies on digital signature verification to determine that a function is authorized will do so if a threshold number of secret shares are available at authorization time.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a device for transferring precise amounts of fluid from at least one source container to at least one target container. In some embodiments, the fluid is first transferred from the source container (e.g., a vial) through a connector to an intermediate measuring container (e.g., a syringe). In some embodiments air can pass through an air inlet and enter the vial to compensate for the volume of fluid withdrawn from the vial. An air check valve or a bag or a filter can prevent the fluid from escaping through the air inlet. The precisely measured amount of fluid can then be transferred from the intermediate measuring container to the target container (e.g., an IV bag). In some embodiments the connector can include a source check valve and a target check valve to direct fluid first from the source container to the intermediate measuring container and then from the intermediate measuring container to the target container. Some embodiments of the device can include a motor and a controller for automatically actuating a plunger of the syringe to transfer the desired amount of fluid.
A disposable electronically controlled infusion pump system includes at least one disposable infusion container and at least one disposable electronically controlled medication pumping system. The at least one disposable infusion container is configured to contain infusion fluid. The at least one disposable electronically controlled medication pumping system is fluidly connected to the at least one disposable infusion container. The disposable electronically controlled medication pumping system includes an infusion channel, a disposable electronically controlled micropump, and valves, but may further include a microprocessor, a memory, a battery or power receiver configured to wirelessly receive power, a wireless communication device, and other components. The memory is in electronic communication with the microprocessor. The wireless communication device is configured to receive a wireless signal which wirelessly controls the disposable electronically controlled medication pumping system. The disposable electronically controlled micropump is configured to pump the infusion fluid through the infusion channel. The valves are connected to the infusion channel.
An infusion pump is configured to provide one or more context cues to a user while the user programs the infusion pump to deliver an infusion therapy. In some embodiments, the infusion pump includes a display configured to display a keypad and to receive input from a user, a processor in communication with the display, and a memory in communication with the processor. The memory stores instructions that cause a keypad sequence monitor to receive context parameters, the context parameters corresponding to a drug selection, a drug concentration selection, or a clinical care area in which the drug is to be infused. The keypad sequence monitor accesses a drug library using the context parameter to determine a valid parameter range corresponding to a range of values between lower and upper soft limit values stored in the drug library. The keypad sequence monitor is further configured to receive a treatment parameter value from the user and display one or more context cues upon determining that the received treatment parameter value is outside of a valid treatment parameter range, but would be within a valid treatment parameter range if one of the context parameters were changed.
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
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 syringe pump configured to at least partially surround a syringe loaded into the pump. The syringe pump including a syringe pump housing defining a syringe receptacle shaped and sized to accept loading of the syringe, a plunger driver assembly configured to manipulate a plunger of a syringe loaded into the syringe pump, and a syringe housing including a syringe barrel shield pivotably coupled to the syringe pump housing configured to at least partially enclose a syringe loaded into the syringe pump within the syringe receptacle, and a syringe plunger tray and lid assembly operably coupled to the syringe pump housing and configured to at least partially enclose a portion of the plunger driver assembly.
An infusion pump is configured to execute one or more alarm actions according to an alarm protocol. An alarm manager of the infusion pump is configured to receive an alarm configuration comprising one or more alarm protocols, each protocol comprising one or more alarm parameters. The alarm manager is also configured to determine the presence of an alarm condition and perform an action associated with the one or more alarm parameters in response to determining the presence of the error condition.
Infusion pumps and associated methods for delivering medicament to a user during error conditions. An infusion pump can include a sensor, a pumping mechanism to deliver medicament through an infusion set to the user, and a processor operably coupled to the sensor and the pumping mechanism. The processor can be configured to receive an indication from the sensor of an error condition, and continue operating the pumping mechanism to deliver a predetermined quantity of medicament without correcting the error condition. The predetermined quantity can be based at least in part on a characteristic of the infusion set.
The present disclosure is directed to secure configuration of network-connected electronic medical devices, in some cases regardless of whether the devices are in a clinical environment, factory, or other location.
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 40/60 - 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
Medical devices, namely, caps and closures used for disinfecting access points to medical fluid lines; intravenous access device caps and closures; fluid transfer device caps and closures for medical use; disinfecting caps and closures for luers, medical connectors, medical fluid transfer devices and valves; caps and closures specifically adapted for use with medical ports
A vial adaptor can include a connector interface and/or a piercing member. The vial adaptor can include a regulator assembly. The regulator assembly can include a regulator base, a regulator nest coupled with the regulator base, and/or a storage chamber formed at least partially by one or both of the regulator base and regulator nest. The regulator assembly can include a cover connected to one or both of the regulator base and regulator nest and fitted around a radially outward portion of one or both of the regulator base and regulator nest. In some cases, the regular assembly includes a flexible enclosure connected to the regulator nest and configured to transition between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration. In some cases, the flexible enclosure is inhibited from transitioning to the expanded configuration prior to removal or modification of the cover from the regulator assembly.
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
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
39.
MEDICAL CONNECTOR WITH LUER-INCOMPATIBLE CONNECTION PORTION
Disclosed is a first medical connector configured to be removably attachable with a second medical connector to permit fluid flow between the first and second medical connectors. The first medical connector can include a first region with a luer-compatible connection portion being configured to engage luer-compatible medical devices, and a second region comprising a resilient seal and a first luer-incompatible connection portion. The first luer-incompatible connection portion can inhibit engagement with luer-compatible medical devices and permit engagement with a second luer-incompatible connection portion of the second medical connector. In some embodiments, the first region of the first medical connector does not rotate with respect to the second region of the first medical connector in an initial stage of use, but the first medical connector is configured to transition from the initial stage of use to a subsequent stage of use in which the first region of the first medical connector and the second region of the first medical connector can be rotated with respect to each other.
A61M 39/18 - Methods or apparatus for making the connection under sterile conditions, i.e. sterile docking
A61M 39/26 - Valves closing automatically on disconnecting the line and opening on reconnection thereof
F16L 29/04 - Joints with fluid cut-off means with a cut-off device in each of the two pipe ends, the cut-off devices being automatically opened when the coupling is applied
F16L 37/34 - Couplings of the quick-acting type with fluid cut-off means with fluid cut-off means in each of two pipe-end fittings at least one of two lift valves being opened automatically when the coupling is applied at least one of the lift valves being of the sleeve type, i.e. a sleeve being telescoped over an inner cylindrical wall
F16L 37/35 - 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
Medical devices, including, closed system fluid transfer devices, medical vial adapters, bag spikes, medical connectors, hazardous drug mixing devices, hazardous drug administration devices, and fluid administration sets comprised of combinations of the above elements for medical purposes
A needle assembly. The needle assembly enabling the analysis of fluid trapped in a flashback chamber after an insertion needle has been inserted into a patient's vein.
A61B 5/145 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value
A61B 5/1477 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using chemical or electrochemical methods, e.g. by polarographic means non-invasive
A61B 5/153 - Devices for taking samples of blood specially adapted for taking samples of venous or arterial blood, e.g. by syringes
A61B 5/157 - Devices for taking samples of blood characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood
A61B 10/00 - Instruments for taking body samples for diagnostic purposesOther methods or instruments for diagnosis, e.g. for vaccination diagnosis, sex determination or ovulation-period determinationThroat striking implements
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
A61M 5/42 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for desensitising skin, for protruding skin to facilitate piercing, or for locating point where body is to be pierced
A61M 21/00 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis
A61M 21/02 - Other devices or methods to cause a change in the state of consciousnessDevices for producing or ending sleep by mechanical, optical, or acoustical means, e.g. for hypnosis for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia
Bubble traps for use in medical fluid lines and medical fluid bubble trap systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the bubble trap is configured to trap gas (e.g., air) that flows into the bubble trap from a fluid line. In some embodiments, the bubble trap includes an inlet and an outlet and a chamber between the inlet and the outlet. For example, in some embodiments, the bubble trap is configured to inhibit gas from flowing into the outlet once gas flows into the chamber from the inlet. In some embodiments, the bubble trap is in fluid communication with a source container, a destination container, and/or a patient.
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
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
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
A61M 39/00 - Tubes, tube connectors, tube couplings, valves, access sites or the like, specially adapted for medical use
Some embodiments relate to a luer connector comprising relatively movable components to facilitate fluid flow therethrough. In some embodiments, a male luer tip supported by the housing can be configured to rotate with respect to the housing. In some embodiments, at least one of the luer tip and the internal member can be axially moveable between a first closed position and a second open position relative to the other of the luer tip and the internal member. Further, the luer tip and the internal member can cooperate such that rotation of the luer tip in a first direction relative to the housing increases an axial displacement between the first open end of the luer tip and an end portion of the internal member.
In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, an access channel, a regulator channel, and a regulator assembly. The access channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. The regulator channel is configured to facilitate a flow of a regulating fluid from the regulator assembly to compensate for changes in volume of a medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the regulator assembly includes a flexible member configured to expand and contract in accordance with changes in the volume of the medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the flexible member is substantially free to expand and contract. In some embodiments, the flexible member is not partly or completely located in a rigid enclosure.
A medical connector for use in a fluid pathway. A valve member with sealing rings helps preclude undesired accumulation of fluid within the connector. A branched connector includes a fluid diverter extending away from a port of the branched connector. The fluid diverter is configured to divert fluid flowing through the branched connector and into a medical connector attached thereto, flushing a distal portion of the medical connector.
A blood sequestration device configured to isolate an initial, potentially contaminated portion of blood from the flow of blood of a patient, prior to directing the flow of blood to an outlet port where the blood can be accessed. The blood sequestration device including a body member having an interior wall defining a fluid conduit having a distal portion, a first proximal portion, and a second proximal portion, wherein the first proximal portion defines a sequestration chamber configured to isolate an initial portion of blood of a flow of blood, a vent path configured to enable the escape of gas initially trapped within the sequestration chamber.
A patient care system has a medical pump for delivering a medicine to a patient, and a processor in communication with the pump. The pump is configured to receive a first input on whether the medicine is a critical medicine, and a second input on a trigger condition that triggers a fail-operate mode for the critical medicine. The processor controls the medical pump to operate in the fail-operate mode, where the fail-operate mode continues delivery of the critical medicine when the trigger condition is triggered.
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
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
A catheter hub assembly. The catheter hub assembly includes a catheter hub body, a septum and a septum retainer, the catheter hub body having a distal end, a proximal and an internal wall defining an internal fluid passageway therebetween, the internal wall defining a transitional step within the internal fluid passageway, the septum positioned within the internal fluid passageway such that a distal end of the septum abuts up against the transitional step, the septum retainer at least partially receivable within the internal fluid passageway and having an outer wall shaped and sized to interlock with the inner wall of the catheter hub body, the outer wall including one or more lateral ribs configured to inhibit rotation of the septum retainer relative to the catheter hub body.
A vial adaptor can include a connector interface and/or a piercing member. The vial adaptor can include a regulator assembly. The regulator assembly can include a regulator base, a regulator nest coupled with the regulator base, and/or a storage chamber formed at least partially by one or both of the regulator base and regulator nest. The regulator assembly can include a cover connected to one or both of the regulator base and regulator nest and fitted around a radially outward portion of one or both of the regulator base and regulator nest. In some cases, the regular assembly includes a flexible enclosure connected to the regulator nest and configured to transition between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration. In some cases, the flexible enclosure is inhibited from transitioning to the expanded configuration prior to removal or modification of the cover from the regulator assembly.
A61J 1/20 - Arrangements for transferring fluids, e.g. from vial to syringe
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
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
52.
INFUSION PUMP SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH FLUID LINE AUTO FLUSH
An infusion pump system and method with common line auto flush, wherein the infusion pump system has a reservoir, a fluid line in fluid connection with the reservoir and having a terminal fluid delivery end, and an infusion pump. The method includes receiving an instruction to flush the fluid line at a flush rate, wherein the fluid line comprises a fluid line volume of a second fluid; receiving an instruction to infuse the first fluid at an infusion rate; flushing the fluid line by infusing a fluid line volume of the first fluid from the reservoir at a flush rate greater than the infusion rate; determining that the fluid line volume of the first fluid has been infused at the flush rate; and changing to infusing the first fluid through from the reservoir at the infusion rate.
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
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
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53.
DEVICE FOR DELIVERY OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENT INTO A MEDICAL DEVICE
A system, method, and article for delivering an antimicrobial agent into the lumen of a trans-dermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, the system comprises an elongate member configured for insertion into a lumen of a catheter, and the elongate member containing an antimicrobial. An antimicrobial agent can be placed on an interior surface of a retaining ring.
A breakaway medical connector can include a housing with engagement features that interface with corresponding engagement features on a breakaway member so that the breakaway is attached to the housing. A second connector can couple to the breakaway member to provide a fluid connection between the first connector and the second connector. If a force above a threshold is applied that pulls the second connector apart from the breakaway connector, the engagement features can be overcome and the breakaway member can detach from the housing. The second connector can detach from the first connector along with the breakaway member. The connector can have a valve that closes the fluid pathway upon the separation of the breakaway member from the housing. The connector can impede reconnection after the breakaway disconnection. The connector can permit reconnection using a tool that disinfects the connector.
A breakaway medical connector can include a housing with engagement features that interface with corresponding engagement features on a breakaway member so that the breakaway is attached to the housing. A second connector can couple to the breakaway member to provide a fluid connection between the first connector and the second connector. If a force above a threshold is applied that pulls the second connector apart from the breakaway connector, the engagement features can be overcome and the breakaway member can detach from the housing. The second connector can detach from the first connector along with the breakaway member. The connector can have a valve that closes the fluid pathway upon the separation of the breakaway member from the housing. The connector can impede reconnection after the breakaway disconnection. The connector can permit reconnection using a tool that disinfects the connector.
A distributed system can include a server outside of a clinical environment and a connectivity adapter and a plurality of infusion pumps within the clinical environment. The connectivity adapter can monitor microservices that measure the quality of connectivity adapter's performance. If the performance is below a threshold level, a message indicating poor performance can be sent to the server. The message can be sent when a prior message relating to poor performance has not already been sent within a predetermined time period.
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An infusion pump system has a reservoir configured to hold a medicinal fluid, a fluid line in fluid communication with the reservoir and having a terminal fluid delivery end, and an infusion pump. The infusion pump system is configured to determine a fluid line volume corresponding to a volume of the fluid line, wherein the fluid line comprises a fluid line volume of a non-medicinal fluid; draw the medicinal fluid from the reservoir to deliver the medicinal fluid; infuse the medicinal fluid at a flushing rate causing displacement of a volume of the non-medicinal fluid remaining in the fluid line and infusion of the non-medicinal fluid out of the terminal fluid delivery end at the flushing rate; determine that an infused volume of the medicinal fluid equals or exceeds the fluid line volume; and reduce infusion to an infusion rate lower than the flushing rate.
Fluid transfer systems are disclosed that can be configured to transfer precise amounts of fluid from a source container to a target container. The fluid transfer system can have multiple fluid transfer stations for transferring fluids into multiple target containers or for combining different types of fluids into a single target container to form a mixture. The fluid transfer system can include a pump and a destination sensor, such as a weight sensor. The fluid transfer system can be configured to flush remaining fluid out of a connector to reduce waste, using air or a flushing fluid.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
B60J 7/14 - Non-fixed roofsRoofs with movable panels of non-sliding type, i.e. movable or removable roofs or panels, e.g. let-down tops or roofs capable of being easily detached or of assuming a collapsed or inoperative position foldableTensioning mechanisms therefor, e.g. struts with a plurality of plate-like elements
E05F 15/643 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings operated by flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. belts, chains or cables
E05F 15/655 - Power-operated mechanisms for wings using electrical actuators using rotary electromotors for horizontally-sliding wings specially adapted for vehicle wings
(1) Patient medical monitors and veterinary patient medical monitors for measuring vital signs and accessories for said medical monitors, namely cables, sensors, temperature probes and battery packs to power the aforesaid goods
Medical apparatus and instruments for monitoring vital signs for veterinary use; Accessories for veterinary medical devices, namely, sensors, probes, cables, and battery packs
61.
INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING CLOSED SYSTEM CATHETER ASSEMBLIES AND NEEDLE INSERTION ASSEMBLIES THEREFOR
A closed system catheter (CSC) assembly has a catheter hub assembly and a needle insertion assembly that includes a needle, a needle housing and a clip guard housed in a distal compartment of the needle housing. The clip guard has a chamber having fixedly enclosed therein a safety clip. The safety clip has two elongated arms with distal grippers and barriers that naturally bias toward each other. When the barriers are biased outwardly away from each other by the needle passing between them, the distal grippers are effected to fixedly hold the proximal end of the catheter hub of the catheter hub assembly. When not biased by the needle, the barriers return to their naturally inward biased state to cause the distal grippers to release their hold of the catheter hub, such that the clip guard and the catheter hub may be separated from each other. The barriers form a distal stop to prevent the needle from re-emerging from the safety clip.
Bubble traps for use in medical fluid lines and medical fluid bubble trap systems are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the bubble trap is configured to trap gas (e.g., air) that flows into the bubble trap from a fluid line. In some embodiments, the bubble trap includes an inlet and an outlet and a chamber between the inlet and the outlet. For example, in some embodiments, the bubble trap is configured to inhibit gas from flowing into the outlet once gas flows into the chamber from the inlet. In some embodiments, the bubble trap is in fluid communication with a source container, a destination container, and/or a patient.
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
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
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
A fail-safe drug infusion system, including a user interface controller (UIC) and at least one pump motor controller (PMC), with protocols that enable the PMC to operate therapy delivery for a limited amount of time if the UIC fails or the communication link between the UIC and the PMC is interrupted. Includes synchronization methods to synchronize the delivery information back to the UIC after the UIC reboots or after the communication link is restored. The PMC may apply intelligent fail-safe drug infusion therapy by temporarily displaying therapy information, for example information normally displayed by the UIC, while taking control of alarm signaling and providing minimal user control of the therapy until the UIC restores itself, the infusion completes normally, or the user stops the infusion. If the PMC becomes inoperable, the UIC may wait for the PMC to reboot, or attempt to switch infusion channels to provide robust drug infusion.
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Infusion fluid is flowed through a fluid delivery line of an infusion system. Optical signals having different wavelengths are transmitted through the fluid delivery line. The transmitted optical signals having the different wavelengths are received. At least one processor determines whether air or infusion fluid is disposed in the fluid delivery line based on the received optical signals having the different wavelengths.
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
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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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Intravenous bags sold filled with pharmaceutical preparations; Intravenous bags sold filled with medical fluids Intravenous bags sold empty for intravenous therapy
68.
ACOUSTIC FLOW SENSOR FOR CONTINUOUS MEDICATION FLOW MEASUREMENTS AND FEEDBACK CONTROL OF INFUSION
An infusion system determines a volumetric flow rate of infusion fluid delivered by an infusion pump along a flow path based on: an upstream acoustic signal emitted by at least one upstream acoustic sensor and detected by at least one downstream acoustic sensor; a downstream acoustic signal emitted by the downstream acoustic signal and detected by the upstream acoustic sensor; and a phase delay between the upstream acoustic signal and the downstream acoustic signal either upstream or downstream. The infusion system automatically adjusts the infusion pump based on the determined volumetric flow rate to achieve a desired volumetric flow rate of the infusion fluid along the flow path.
A fluid or blood diverter is provided in the needle housing of a needle assembly for redirecting the inflowing blood to a distal section of the fluid diverter that may be enclosed by the distal portion of the needle housing so that a clinician can readily view the blood flash without having to look back to the flashback chamber at the proximal portion of the needle housing. At the distal section, the inflowing blood is redirected to the flashback chamber. The needle housing with the blood diverter is adapted to be used in safety catheter needle assemblies that may include a passive needle safety control mechanism including a clip guard. Different ways of coupling the needle housing and the clip guard with catheter hub assemblies with and without passive blood control are also described.
Systems, methods, and devices for providing an antimicrobial composition to the proximal elements of a transdermal catheter and into the lumen of the transdermal catheter are disclosed. In an embodiment, the device includes a cap configured to be removably secured to the hub, the cap comprising a ring member comprising first threads for engaging second threads on the hub of the transdermal catheter, the ring member having an opening through its interior; and an insert member secured within the opening of the ring member; wherein the insert member comprises an antimicrobial composition and the ring and insert member do not readily rotate with regard to one another.
A medical device communication method that may be implemented within a variety of medical devices including but not limited to infusion pumps. The method may be implemented with a protocol stack for at least intra-device communication. Embodiments provide connection-oriented, connectionless-oriented, broadcast and multicast data exchange with priority handling of data, fragmentation, and reassembly of data, unique static and dynamic address assignment and hot swap capability for connected peripherals or subsystems.
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H04L 45/302 - Route determination based on requested QoS
H04L 69/16 - Implementation or adaptation of Internet protocol [IP], of transmission control protocol [TCP] or of user datagram protocol [UDP]
H04L 69/165 - Combined use of TCP and UDP protocolsImplementation or adaptation of Internet protocol [IP], of transmission control protocol [TCP] or of user datagram protocol [UDP] selection criteria therefor
H04L 69/32 - Architecture of open systems interconnection [OSI] 7-layer type protocol stacks, e.g. the interfaces between the data link level and the physical level
72.
Patient care system with conditional alarm forwarding
A patient care system is disclosed that includes a medical device such as an infusion pump. The medical device generates a data message containing information such as the status of the therapy being delivered, operating data or both. An alarm generating system assesses the data message from the pump and generates an alarm message if certain conditions established by a first set of rules are met. The alarm message is assessed according to a second set of rules as to whether to suppress the alarm message. The data message contains a required input for both the first and second algorithms. A dispatching system is adapted to forward the alarm message to an alarm destination according to a third set of rules. The alarm destination expresses an alarm upon receipt of the alarm message.
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
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73.
MULTI-SENSOR INFUSION SYSTEM FOR DETECTING AIR OR AN OCCLUSION IN THE INFUSION SYSTEM
An infusion system for being operatively connected to a fluid delivery line and to an infusion container includes a pump, a plurality of different types of sensors connected to the pump or the fluid delivery line, at least one processor, and a memory. The plurality of different types of sensors are configured to indicate whether air is in the fluid delivery line. The memory includes programming code for execution by the at least one processor. The programming code is configured to, based on measurements taken by the plurality of different types of sensors, determine: whether there is air in the fluid delivery line; whether there is a partial occlusion or a total occlusion in the fluid delivery line; or a percentage of the air present in the fluid delivery line or the probability of the air being in the fluid delivery line.
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
A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
74.
INFUSION SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE WHICH PREVENTS OVER-SATURATION OF AN ANALOG-TO-DIGITAL CONVERTER
To detect air in a fluid delivery line of an infusion system, infusion fluid is pumped through a fluid delivery line adjacent to at least one sensor. A signal is transmitted and received using the at least one sensor into and from the fluid delivery line. The at least one sensor is operated, using at least one processor, at a modified frequency which is different than a resonant frequency of the at least one sensor to reduce an amplitude of an output of the signal transmitted from the at least one sensor to a level which is lower than a saturation level of the analog-to-digital converter to avoid over-saturating the analog-to-digital converter. The signal received by the at least one sensor is converted from analog to digital using an analog-to-digital converter. The at least one processor determines whether air is in the fluid delivery line based on the converted digital signal.
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 system and method for monitoring and delivering medication to a patient. The system includes a controller that has a control algorithm and a closed loop control that monitors the control algorithm. A sensor is in communication with the controller and monitors a medical condition. A rule based application in the controller receives data from the sensor and the closed loop control and compares the data to predetermined medical information to determine the risk of automation of therapy to the patient. A system monitor is also in communication with the controller to monitor system, remote system, and network activity and conditions. The controller then provides a predetermined risk threshold where below the predetermined risk threshold automated closed loop medication therapy is provided. If the predetermined risk threshold is met or exceeded, automated therapy adjustments may not occur and user/clinician intervention is requested.
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
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 20/17 - 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
76.
Medical connector with elongated portion within seal collar
Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to medical connectors with a housing comprising a proximal body member and a base member that form an internal cavity with a proximal abutment surface. An elastomeric seal with a collar and without a guide member is positioned within the internal cavity. A rigid, hollow elongated portion is located within the internal cavity such that in an open configuration, a tip of the elongated portion is more proximal than a proximal surface of the elastomeric seal.
A system and method to configure a rule set used in connection with a medical monitoring system for monitoring patients and patient care equipment, especially medication delivery pumps, based on a variety of conditions and parameters associated with monitored biometric information and equipment information and for providing user-defined responses to those conditions and parameters.
A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body
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A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravityBlood infusionAccessories therefor
Methods and systems for configuring a plurality of infusion pumps according to a functional set. A method includes implementing a plurality of infusion pumps, each of the infusion pumps configured to administer medication to a patient, implementing a drug library, the drug library including at least one functional set defining a set of medications, receiving input data related to one of the at least one functional sets, obtaining a particular set of medications from the drug library corresponding to the input data, programming the plurality of infusion pumps according to the set of medications, and infusing the patient with the plurality of infusion pumps.
A61M 5/145 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons
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
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G16H 70/20 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to practices or guidelines
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
An example of a method of enabling medical fluid transfer between a source container and a destination container can comprise the steps of providing a closed-system fluid transfer module comprising a first closeable, resealable medical connector and a second closeable, resealable medical connector, a multidirectional fluid control valve with a driving interface configured to interface with an electromechanical driver of an electronic medical fluid transfer device, and an intermediate container or an intermediate pumping region; and instructing a user to couple the closed-system fluid transfer module to the electronic medical fluid transfer device.
A method and medical pump to perform a flushing procedure are provided. The medical pump is configured to execute the flushing procedure subsequent to an infusion procedure, the flushing procedure and infusion procedure lacking a specified relationship between each other until after performance of the infusion procedure. The method comprises performing an infusion procedure of a medicament with the medical pump and automatically querying in human detectable form whether to execute a flushing procedure in response to conclusion of the infusion procedure.
Disclosed in some embodiments is an electronic intravenous infusion pump provided with a disposable, insertable pump cartridge that is connectable to one or more intravenous fluid infusion sources. The infusion pump has multiple pump drivers and an electronic display with multiple display regions. Each display region includes a graphic associating information in that region with a different one of the pump drivers. Each display region also includes a machine-readable code.
Systems and methods are disclosed for receiving auto-programming requests to deliver medication at an infusion pump. The pump may receive the request and analyze the auto-programming settings. The infusion pump may also compare the auto-programming settings with program settings stored in a drug library. When the pump detects an error in the auto-programming request, the pump may generate and display an error message that specifically identifies the cause of the error. The pump may also display a suggested action that may be taken to eliminate the error message.
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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
A system and method for providing updates to medical devices is disclosed. In one example, the medical devices are configured to pull update files in response to the reception of an update message from a server. Once the update files are downloaded by a medical device, the update files can be installed. While the medical device pulls the update files, the medical device can continue with its normal operation. If desired, a user can select which medical devices should be updated, based on any desired factors, such as the physical location of the device, the model of the device, the type of device, and the way the device is being used.
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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
An echogenic needle may have at least one V-shaped spiral groove formed at its distal portion adjacent to its patient end. The walls of the groove are orthogonal to each other. The groove is titled at a given angle from a neutral position toward the proximal end of the needle so that when the needle is inserted into the patient at an insertion angle under ultrasound imaging, the ultrasound wave emitted from the ultrasound transducer is reflected in a substantially reverse direction back to the transducer by at least one wall of the spiral groove. A pair of crisscrossing grooves may be spirally wound about the distal portion of the needle with each groove being tilted to the given angle to enhance echogeneity. The echogeneity of the needle may also be enhanced by increasing the pitch density of each groove while maintaining the crisscrossing groves at their neutral position.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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
A61M 19/00 - Devices for local anaesthesiaDevices for hypothermia
86.
Matching delayed infusion auto-programs with manually entered infusion programs
A system and method that identifies delayed infusion programs at an infusion pump or with a first computer and an infusion pump. The first computer receives an infusion auto-program from a remote source, transmits the infusion auto-program to the infusion pump, and sends a stale auto-program to the infusion pump. The infusion pump receives a manual infusion program, saves and executes the manual infusion program, and compares the stale auto-program to the manual infusion program to identify potential matches between the stale auto-program and the manual infusion program. The infusion pump evaluates the potential matches and determines if the potential matches are within a predefined tolerance, continues to execute the at least one manual infusion program on the infusion pump if the potential matches are within the predefined tolerance, and remotely saves differences in the manual infusion program and the at stale auto-program in a remote server for later analysis.
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 40/67 - 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
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Custom manufacture of medical devices, including,
tracheostomy tubes, endotracheal tubes, specialty catheters,
microlaryngeal tubes, medical tubes and tubing, and parts
and fittings therefor.
Systems and methods for the transfer of medical fluid are provided. A medical fluid transfer system may comprise a pump configured to transfer fluid through a tube assembly having a first connector configured to couple to a source container and a second connector configured to couple to a target container. The medical fluid transfer system may also comprise a destination sensor configured to output information about the target container. The medical fluid transfer system may further comprise a control system configured to operate the pump based on an operational setting associated with fluid volume; receive measurement data representing a measurement of the target container by the destination sensor, and adjust the operational setting based on an observed volume of fluid transferred to the target container.
Techniques for managing the registration of medical devices with servers and/or other computing systems in an efficient manner are provided. These techniques may include use of partial or delayed registration. When a medical device, such as an infusion pump, initially connects to a server, such as a health management system or an intermediary, the medical device may register with the server. For a period of time after completion of the registration, the medical device may not be required to re-register when a network connection is interrupted and reestablished. To reestablish communications, a secure connection may be established using a process by which the medical device proves its identity. The medical device may then resume normal network communication using the secure connection, without performing a full registration process. Full registration may be delayed until a period of time has expired.
G16H 40/60 - 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
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
In certain embodiments, a vial adaptor comprises a housing configured to couple the adaptor with a vial, an access channel, a regulator channel, and a regulator assembly. The access channel is configured to facilitate withdrawal of fluid from the vial when the adaptor is coupled to the vial. The regulator channel is configured to facilitate a flow of a regulating fluid from the regulator assembly to compensate for changes in volume of a medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the regulator assembly includes a flexible member configured to expand and contract in accordance with changes in the volume of the medical fluid in the vial. In some embodiments, the flexible member is substantially free to expand and contract. In some embodiments, the flexible member is not partly or completely located in a rigid enclosure.
Techniques for managing the registration of medical devices with servers and/or other computing systems in an efficient manner are provided. These techniques may include use of partial or delayed registration. When a medical device, such as an infusion pump, initially connects to a server, such as a health management system or an intermediary, the medical device may register with the server. For a period of time after completion of the registration, the medical device may not be required to re-register when a network connection is interrupted and reestablished. To reestablish communications, a secure connection may be established using a process by which the medical device proves its identity. The medical device may then resume normal network communication using the secure connection, without performing a full registration process. Full registration may be delayed until a period of time has expired.
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(1) Custom manufacture of medical devices, including, tracheostomy tubes, endotracheal tubes, specialty catheters, microlaryngeal tubes, medical tubes and tubing, and parts and fittings therefor.
This disclosure describes systems and methods for a graphical interface including a graphical representation of medical data. The graphical interface platform may receive medical data and provide medical safety reporting capabilities including reporting of history data and real-time visual monitoring data. The graphical interface platform may be configured to identify potential problems and corrections to medical devices in operation while a reporting cycle is underway through visual representation of performance metrics.
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 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 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
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 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
G16H 50/70 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for mining of medical data, e.g. analysing previous cases of other patients
A safety catheter assembly has a clip guard that covers and protects the needle clip from the time that the catheter assembly is shipped out in the ready state, through its use where the distal tip of the needle is entrapped in the needle clip after use, and to when the clip guard and the safety needle clip housed therein are removed from the catheter hub. A passive safety system of the needle clip couples the catheter hub and the needle housing in the ready state and during the use of the catheter assembly, and releases the catheter hub from the needle housing once the contaminated needle tip is captured in the needle clip. A wiper provided to the catheter assembly wipes blood from the needle to prevent exposure of the contaminated blood. The wiper may also act to retain a septum in the catheter hub. The clip guard may be adapted to be used with a catheter hub having a multiuse seal member.
A method and system for monitoring and managing a remote infusion regimen where a prescribed infusion regimen is provided and compared to subsequent infusion event data to determine if the data falls within predetermined parameters. If the data does not fall within predetermined parameters a monitoring technician, supportive caregiver, patient or some combination thereof are immediately notified so that corrective action may be taken.
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
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SAFETY CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH PASSIVE BLOOD CONTROL
A safety catheter device has a clip guard that covers the needle tip protector or safety needle clip from the time that the device is shipped out in the ready to use position, through its use as a safety catheter device, to when the clip guard and the safety needle clip enclosed by the clip guard is removed from the catheter hub after the catheter extending from the catheter hub has been correctly placed into the vein or artery of the patient. A clip cup may be added to provide an additional level of protection for the safety needle clip and the sharp distal tip of the needle contained therein. Safety needle clips of different configurations used with the safety catheter device are described.
A safety catheter assembly that may be a closed system catheter (CSC) has a seal member proximal a septum in the catheter hub. In a first embodiment, the seal member may be a cylindrical sleeve whereto a locking portion of a needle clip is positioned to fixedly hold the needle clip inside the catheter hub in a ready state. In a second embodiment, the needle clip is housed in a substantially cylindrical seal member. The seal member with the needle clip therein and the catheter hub are fixedly coupled together in the ready state. In a third embodiment, a retainer member at the catheter hub couples the needle clip to the catheter hub in the ready state and the seal member is distal the retainer member. In all the embodiments, the seal member may act as a reservoir for fluid in the interior cavity of the catheter hub that may back flow past the septum.
Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to medical connectors with a housing comprising a proximal body member and a base member that form an internal cavity with a proximal abutment surface. An elastomeric seal with a collar and without a guide member is positioned within the internal cavity. A rigid, hollow elongated portion is located within the internal cavity such that in an open configuration, a tip of the elongated portion is more proximal than a proximal surface of the elastomeric seal.
A medical connector can include a threaded connection fitting configured to couple to a medical implement by rotation of the medical implement in a tightening direction relative to the threaded connection fitting. The threaded connection fitting can include one or more first engagement features. The connector can have a fluid pathway for transferring fluid through the device and a rotation mechanism. The rotation mechanism permits the threaded connection fitting to rotate in a loosening direction relative to the housing, such as to impede unintended disconnection of the medical implement from the threaded connection fitting. In some cases, the connector can have a disengaged configuration that permits the threaded connection fitting to rotate relative to the housing in the tightening direction and in the loosening direction.
