A device hub is communicatively connected to an infusion device and accessory devices associated with the infusion device. The infusion device monitors the hub for one or more status indicators associated with the accessory devices and obtains, via the hub, a plurality of status indictors, each indicating that a message is available from a respective accessory device associated with the status indicator without obtaining contents of the available message. The status indicators are prioritized based on a predetermined priority algorithm and a type of the respective accessory device, and a first accessory device is selected based on the prioritizing. The contents of the available message are obtained from the selected first accessory device without obtaining contents of other messages, and one or more parameters of the infusion device are adjusted based on the obtained contents before obtaining the contents of the other messages via the device hub.
A method may include capturing, by a camera at an infusion pump, one or more images of the pump loaded with an infusion set. A machine learning model may be applied to the images to detect nonconformities that may be present in the images of the pump loaded with the infusion set. Examples of nonconformities include a misload of the intravenous set in which an upper fitment, a lower fitment, and/or a tubing of the intravenous set is misplaced within the pump. In response to an output of the machine learning model indicating a presence of a nonconformity in the one or more images of the pump loaded with the infusion set, a corrective action may be performed. For example, the pump may be prevented from performing an infusion and a message identifying the nonconformities may be generated. Related methods and articles of manufacture are also disclosed.
A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories therefor
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.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
The subject technology provides for automatic selection of a disposable medication container during an infusion. A user interface configured to display a selectable list of disposables and configured for receiving a selection of a disposable from the selectable list for use in providing a therapy to a patient by the medical device. When an indication of a selected disposable is received, a first sensor or a motor associated with the medical device is adjusted to provide the therapy to the patient, according to a characterization of the selected disposable. Automated programming data configured to instruct an infusion device regarding an infusion of a medication is received from a server, and includes disposable information, including a selection of the disposable. The selectable list of disposables is then bypassed and not displayed when the automated programming data is received and selects the selected disposable.
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 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A male luer connector is provided that includes a luer slip having a first material, the luer slip sized and shaped to mate with a female connector. A collar is disposed on an outer surface of the luer slip, the collar having a second material and a plurality of first grip features disposed on an outer surface of the collar. A grip is coupled to the luer slip, the grip having a third material and a plurality of second grip features disposed on an outer surface of the grip, wherein one of the plurality of first and second grip features are configured to provide a slip resistant grip surface. Infusion sets and infusion set luer connector assemblies are also provided.
A needle-free connector assembly is provided that includes a main housing coupled to an indicator housing. A plunger is coupled to a bellows disposed in the main housing. An inlet port is disposed at an upstream end of the indicator housing and an outlet port is disposed at a downstream end of the main housing, with a valve disposed within the indicator housing and adjacent the inlet port. A switch member is slidingly disposed in the main housing, wherein the needle-free connector assembly provides both flow regulation and pressure indication when the switch member is in a downstream position and only pressure indication when the switch member is in an upstream position. Infusion sets and methods of operating a needle-free connector are also provided.
A61M 5/48 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for varying, regulating, indicating or limiting injection pressure
An infusion pump includes first and pumping segments configured to operate in parallel with each other, each pumping segment including a group of serially- aligned pumping elements configured to compress an elongated compressible channel loaded within the pumping segment. Each group of serially aligned pumping elements of the multiple pumping segments is caused to pump according to respective timing patterns offset from each other to deliver a first fluid from a first compressible channel loaded in the first pumping segment to a common delivery tubing while filling a second compressible channel loaded in the second pumping segment with a second fluid, and to deliver the second fluid from second compressible channel to the common delivery conduit while filling the first compressible channel using the first pumping segment.
An apparatus, method, and system for detecting a leaking occluder valve is disclosed. Upper and lower occluder elements of an infusion pump are activated to compress a fluid tubing filled with a fluid to isolate the fluid in an upstream portion of the tubing from a downstream portion of the tubing. While the fluid tubing is compressed by the occluder elements, a pumping element of the infusion pump is activated to compress an intermediate portion of the tubing, between the downstream portion and the upstream portion, to cause a pressure increase within the fluid tubing. Using at least one pressure sensor, a determination is made as to whether the pressure increase is present in a portion of the fluid tubing on a side, of an activated occluder element, opposite the intermediate portion of the tubing.
A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
A flow restriction device may include a distal end configured to couple to a catheter assembly, a proximal end configured to couple to a fluid collection device, and a body extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The body may include an outer surface and an inner surface defining a lumen of the body. The flow restriction device may further include a fluid pathway disposed between the distal end and the proximal end when the outer surface is coupled within a mating luer. The fluid pathway may include a non-linear portion on at least a portion of the outer surface along which a fluid flows from the distal end into the fluid collection device.
A system and method for detecting a flow rate using ultrasound is disclosed. A flow rate detector includes a disposable conduit section and a reusable sensor chassis, the chassis configured to fit over an outer surface of the conduit section, the chassis configured to attach along a length of the of the disposable conduit section, and including first and second transducers configured to, when the reusable chassis is attached to the conduit section, measure a flow rate of a fluid passing through the conduit section by measuring an ultrasonic transmission between the first and second transducers through the fluid. The ultrasonic transmission is reflected at least once off of the inner surface of the disposable conduit before being received at the second transducer.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
A61M 5/36 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body
11.
SINGLE MONOLITHIC PIECE PIVC-INTEGRATED HEMOLYSIS-REDUCTION ACCESSORIES FOR DIRECT BLOOD DRAW
A flow restriction device may include a male luer connector portion, a female luer connector portion disposed proximally to the male luer connector portion, and a body portion extending between the male and female luer portions, and integrally formed with the male and female luer portions to form a single monolithic piece. The male luer connector portion may have an internal surface defining a lumen thereof, and the female luer connector portion may have an internal surface defining a lumen fluidly connected to the lumen of the male luer connector portion. The body portion may have a recess extending longitudinally therethrough and fluidly communicated with the lumens of the male luer portion and the female luer portion. The recess may define a micro-channel along which fluid flows from the male luer connector portion into the fluid collection device via the female luer connector portion.
An intravenous (IV) tubing fitment is provided. The IV tubing fitment includes a unitary body. The unitary body includes a first end configured to couple to a first tubing, a substantially hemispherical surface adjacent to the first end, and a cylindrical body adjacent to the substantially hemispherical surface. The cylindrical body including a plurality of wings and is configured to receive a second tubing. The unitary body is configured to be received into a mating recess of a fluid delivery device such that the substantially hemispherical surface is uniformly mated with a substantially identical surface of the mating recess, and the cylindrical body is positioned outside of the mating recess.
A clamp is provided. The clamp includes a flexible uniform body. The flexible uniform body includes an aperture configured to allow a tubing to pass through the flexible uniform body. The aperture is configured to allow unrestricted flow of a fluid within the tubing when the tubing is at a first position of the aperture and restrict the flow of the fluid within the tubing when the tubing is at a second position of the aperture. The flexible uniform body includes an engageable coupling mechanism disposed at a first portion of the flexible uniform body. The coupling mechanism is configured to, when engaged, cover at least a portion of the release point of the aperture such that the tubing is locked in place within the pinch point of the aperture.
A61M 39/28 - Clamping means for squeezing flexible tubes, e.g. roller clamps
F16G 11/04 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with wedging action, e.g. friction clamps of grommet-thimble type
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
14.
PIVC-INTEGRATED HEMOLYSIS-REDUCTION ACCESSORIES WITH ANTI-SPILLAGE COMPONENT FOR DIRECT BLOOD DRAW
A flow restriction device may include a proximal housing including an internal fluid channel, a distal housing including an internal fluid channel, and an intermediate housing interposed between the proximal and distal housings. The intermediate housing may include an internal chamber, and a slider reciprocally disposed in the internal chamber. The slider may include an internal fluid channel and a seal overlaying an outer surface of slider excluding the fluid channel, and may be reciprocally movable between (i) a first position where the internal fluid channel of the slider is axially aligned with the internal fluid channels of the proximal and distal housings to allow a fluid to flow therethrough, and (ii) a second position where the internal fluid channel of the slider is not aligned with the internal fluid channels of the proximal and distal housings and the seal blocks fluid connection between the proximal and distal housings.
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
A coupling device that can removably couple medical tubing with a mating connector is disclosed and can include a housing and an inner body movable to different orientations, where an orientation is configured to resist separation of the coupling device and mating connector, and another orientation is configured such that resistance to separation from the mating connector is reduced, where any of the housing and the inner body can be moved relative to each other, and where the coupling device can permit separation of the coupling device and mating connector when a portion of the coupling device is moved, biased, and/or flexed when the coupling device and the mating connector are moved in directions away from each other, and where the coupling device can be re-coupled with a mating connector after separation of the coupling device and the mating connector.
Features relating to a medical station are provided. The medical station includes collection points and channels for collection and diversion of materials. The medical station includes a base and an upper module, where the upper module is configured to cover a processing device and provide work areas for access and use of the processing device. The upper module, consistent with implementations of the current subject matter, includes recesses and channels for collecting spilled materials to prevent the spilled materials damaging critical components.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
Check valves are described herein. A check valve includes an inlet body, an outlet body, a valve body, a valve member, and a wiping extension. The inlet body defines an inlet portion. The outlet body defines an outlet portion. The valve body is coupled between the inlet bod and the outlet body. The valve body defines a valve cavity. The valve cavity is in fluid communication with the inlet portion and the outlet portion. The valve member is disposed within the valve cavity. The valve member is configured to permit flow from the inlet portion to the outlet portion and prevent flow from the outlet portion to the inlet portion. The wiping extension extends from the valve body toward the valve member. The wiping extension is movable relative to the valve member to dislodge particulate from the valve member.
A trigger condition for entering a syringe empty mode is determined. The trigger condition includes adjusting an operational parameter of an infusion device associated with the syringe to complete a fluid delivery performed by the syringe. The fluid delivery is monitored and, responsive to the fluid delivery satisfying the trigger condition, the infusion device is caused to enter the syringe empty mode. While in the empty mode, a flow rate or threshold associated with the fluid delivery is adjusted to facilitate emptying a fluid from the syringe, and an alert is provided when the threshold associated with the fluid delivery has been satisfied.
A levered flow regulation clamp assembly for adjusting the fluid flow rate in a connector tube of an infusion set is provided. The levered flow regulation clamp assembly includes a housing to receive the connector tube and a slider rotatably engaged within the housing and configured to compress the connector tube to provide a fluid flow adjustment. Infusion sets and methods of adjusting fluid flow rates are also provided.
An infusion device is configured to monitor delivery conditions associated with a medication infusion, identify an infusion set used with the infusion device, determine that the delivery conditions modify operation of infusion set, and determine correction factors for modifying an operation of the device based on a modification of the operation of the infusion set by the monitored delivery conditions. According to various implementations, an operating parameter of the infusion device may be modified, including modifying a threshold for when the infusion device will experience an alarm condition.
A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
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 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
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
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 compressible valve within a cavity and configured to surround a post forming a fluid passage, the compressible valve can resist fluid flow through the post in a first position and to reduce the resistance to fluid flow through the post in a second position, 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 coupled together the compressible valve is moved toward the second position and the post extends through the compressible valve and the valve plug to form the fluid pathway through the connector system.
A system for controlled delivery of a medical fluid may include an elastomeric pump, a valve member fluidly coupled to the elastomeric pump at one side and a catheter at an opposite side for delivering the medical fluid to a patient, and tubing fluidly coupling the elastomeric pump and the valve member. The elastomeric pump may include an elastomeric membrane and a shell surrounding the elastomeric membrane. The pressure of the medical fluid may be greater than a pressure of the vein to keep the vein open. The valve member may be movable between an initial closed position, a fully open position where the medical fluid is delivered to the vein of the patient at a predetermined fluid flow rate, and at least one intermediate open flow position where the medical fluid is delivered to the vein of the patient at a flow rate below the predetermined fluid flow rate.
Robotic automated dispensing systems that include a dispensing cabinet, a location tracking device configured to transmit information identifying a current location of the dispensing cabinet, a drive unit, and one or more movement elements in dynamic connection with the drive unit. In a first mode, at least one of the one or more movement elements is engaged to move via a first force provided by the drive unit. In a second mode, at least one of the one or more movement elements is disengaged from the drive unit to move via a second force. Mobile automated dispensing systems and robotic delivery devices are also provided.
Tubing anchors (100) are disclosed that can include an anchor body (102) configured to couple with a length of tubing (16) and to be coupled with a patient to resist unintended separation of the tubing from the patient, where the tubing anchor can include any of a sidewall (106, 108), a top surface, and a bottom surface configured to define a surface area to engage against any of a tape and adhesive to resist unintended separation of the anchor body from the patient.
A flow regulation clamp assembly for adjusting the fluid flow rate in a connector tube of an infusion set is provided. The flow regulation clamp assembly includes a housing to receive the connector tube, a slider slideably engaged within the housing and configured to compress the connector tube to provide a fluid flow adjustment, and a rotator knob moveable engaged with the housing and configured to move the slider. Infusion sets and methods of adjusting fluid flow rates are also provided.
An occluder detection system is disclosed. At least one occluder element moves according to a cam motion to apply a periodic compression to a flexible infusion line. A portion of the occluder element is configured to emit or modify an energy or magnetic field. A sensor is configured to measure the energy being emitted or modified by the section of the occluder element. A processor causes the at least one occluder element to move according to the cam motion to move a fluid within the flexible infusion line by periodically compressing the flexible infusion line, measures the energy of the energy source via the sensor, obtains a current cam state associated with the cam motion at a time corresponding to the measured energy, and determines, based on the measured energy and the current cam state, a state of the occluder element. The processor may issue an alami on a fault condition.
A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
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.
IV stand assemblies are provided that include a base, a stand, a platform and a motorized pole assembly having a housing, a pole and a drive. The drive moves the pole to extend and retract the pole relative to the housing. A weight measurement assembly measures weight of a fluid within a fluid container hanging from the IV stand assembly. IV stand assemblies with a pulley/belt assembly and methods of operating IV assemblies are also provided.
Bonding dissimilar materials of medical device components can be carried out by applying an adhesive on at least one surface of two components which are composed of dissimilar materials and contacting the surfaces and exposing the contacted surfaces to heat and/or irradiate the adhesive to cure the adhesive and bond the surfaces. One medical component, e.g., medical tubing, can be composed of a non-polar, polyvinyl chloride free thermoplastic polymeric material and the other medical component, e.g., a medical connector, can be composed of polyacrylate, polyacrylonitrile, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), methyl methacrylate-acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (mABS), polyester, and/or a polycarbonate material. The adhesive formulation can include: (a) a polyolefin oligomer having reactive acrylate groups and alkenyl groups, (b) an initiator, and optionally (c) a solvent.
C09J 5/00 - Adhesive processes in general; Adhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers
C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in general; Adhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
C09J 123/00 - Adhesives based on homopolymers or copolymers of unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbons having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond; Adhesives based on derivatives of such polymers
30.
NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR HAVING CHECK VALVE WITH ASYMMETRIC VALVE DESIGN AND PRIMARY SEAL SUPPORT
A needleless connector may include a housing comprising a central longitudinal axis, a body portion, and a base portion. The body portion may include an inner surface forming an internal cavity, and a first port forming a first fluid passage to the internal cavity. The base portion may include a top section including a valve seal support, and a bottom section including a second port forming a second fluid passage to the internal cavity. The needleless connector may further include an asymmetrically-shaped valve disposed in the internal cavity. The asymmetrically-shaped valve may include a head portion, a valve body portion extending distally from the head portion, and a wall having an inner surface forming a valve cavity. The valve may be coupled with the housing such that the inner surface of the valve at the valve body portion is seated and radially supported on the valve seal support.
Tubing systems are described herein. A tubing system can include a tubing assembly, a tubing system component, and a coupling portion. The tubing assembly includes a tubing and a tubing assembly connector coupled to the tubing. The tubing assembly connector defines a connector lumen in fluid communication with the tubing lumen. The tubing assembly connector has a tubing assembly connector elastic modulus greater than the tubing elastic modulus. The tubing system component has a component connector abutted against the tubing assembly connector. The component connector has a component connector elastic modulus greater than the tubing elastic modulus. The coupling portion is overmolded over the tubing assembly connector and the component connector to couple the tubing to the tubing system component.
A needleless connector may include a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and an inner surface defining an internal cavity extending between the proximal and distal ends. A compressible valve may be disposed within the internal cavity. The compressible valve may include a head portion, a flange portion for securing the compressible valve in the housing, and a body portion extending between the head portion and the flange portion. The body portion may include a cylindrical outer surface having an external notch extending along a portion of a circumference of the cylindrical outer surface and recessed radially-inward from the cylindrical outer surface. The body portion may further include a planar face extending distally from the external notch and disposed between the external notch and the flange portion. The planar face may be recessed radially inward relative to at least a portion of the cylindrical outer surface.
A access control system includes a catch configured to be affixed to an inner portion of an enclosure, a latch configured to engage the catch when the catch is attached to the enclosure and an access door of the enclosure is in a closed position. The access control system is configured to detect, using one or more sensors, when the latch is within a predetermined proximity of the catch, and responsive to detecting that the latch is not within the predetermined proximity of the catch, determine whether an authorized credential was received via a communication interface to open the latch, and when the authorized credential was received, register an authorized opening of the latch in a memory device, and when the authorized credential was not received, register an the unauthorized opening of the latch in the memory device and enter an alert state.
A dispensing cabinet may include a security panel and a plunger having a disengaged position and an engaged position. The plunger may be secured in the disengaged position by the security panel. The security panel may be released in order to transition the plunger from the disengaged position to the engaged position. The dispensing cabinet may further include a lever configured to interface with the plunger and one or more latch assemblies. The lever may shift upwards in response to the plunger being transitioned from the disengaged position to the engaged position. An upward motion of the lever may release the one or more latch assemblies by rotating, to a limit, a cam bracket included in each of the one or more latch assemblies. The dispensing cabinet may be unlocked by the release of the one or more latch assemblies.
A camera assembly may include a camera and one or more heat sinks configured to dissipate heat generated by the camera. The heat sinks being in thermal contact with a printed circuit board including the camera. A housing of the camera assembly may be configured to maintain the camera in a fixed position while the camera assembly is mounted on a medical device such as a dispensing cabinet. The camera in the fixed position may have a deterministic field of view that includes a first area in which interactions with the medical device and adjacent medical devices occurs or is expected to occur. The deterministic field of view of the camera may further exclude a second area where surveillance is unsuitable, prohibited, and/or unnecessary. Images captured by the camera may be analyzed to detect anomalous behavior such as diversion, medical error, hazardous behavior, and protocol noncompliance.
G03B 17/55 - APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OR FOR PROJECTING OR VIEWING THEM; APPARATUS OR ARRANGEMENTS EMPLOYING ANALOGOUS TECHNIQUES USING WAVES OTHER THAN OPTICAL WAVES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR - Details of cameras or camera bodies; Accessories therefor with provision for heating or cooling, e.g. in aircraft
G06T 7/90 - Determination of colour characteristics
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
A biometric sensor may include a scanner configured to capture a biometric data and an adjustment mechanism configured to respond to a force applied to the biometric sensor by shifting the biometric sensor from a neutral position to an adjusted position. The adjustment mechanism may be configured to respond to the removal of the force by returning the biometric sensor to the neutral position. While the biometric sensor is in the neutral position, the scanner may be capable of capturing a biometric data of a majority of users interacting with the apparatus. Accordingly, the biometric sensor may be able to operate with minimal adjustments. The biometric sensor may be part of a dispensing cabinet such that the biometric data captured by the biometric sensor may be used to control access to the dispensing cabinet. Related methods are also disclosed.
G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestrians; Body parts, e.g. hands
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
37.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROGRAMMING AN INFUSION DEVICE
An infusion device determines, based on a medication loaded by the device, a number of digit fields for inputting a parameter associated with the medication, obtains first and second limits pertaining to the medication, determines which of the digit fields are selectable based on the first limit, displays, on a display screen, a plurality of selectable character input fields corresponding to the number of digit fields, visually identifies a first of the input fields as an adjustable field, displays one or more controls for incrementing or decrementing a value of the identified adjustable field, visually identifies, responsive to receiving the selection of a second character input field, the second character input field as the adjustable field and, in response to determining that an adjusted value exceeded the second limit, displays an alert proximate to the adjusted value of the second selectable character input field.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
38.
NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR DISINFECTION DEVICES AND METHODS
Needleless connector disinfecting devices are provided that include a body having a top surface and a bottom surface, a cavity in the body, the cavity configured to receive a needleless connector, an activation arm disposed on the body, a cartridge housing disposed on the activation arm, a swab cartridge disposed in the cartridge housing, and a disposal chamber disposed in the body, the disposal chamber configured to receive used cleaning swabs. The activation arm is configured to slidably move the cartridge housing on the top surface of the body between a non-biased position in which a bottommost cleaning swab in the swab cartridge is in contact with an end portion of a needleless connector and a biased position in which the cartridge housing is disposed over the disposal chamber. Additional needleless connector disinfecting devices and methods of using needleless connector disinfecting devices are also provided.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61M 39/16 - Tube connectors or tube couplings having provision for disinfection or sterilisation
A61M 39/18 - Methods or apparatus for making the connection under sterile conditions, i.e. sterile docking
IV filters are described herein. An IV filter includes a filter housing, a filter media, a filter channel, a priming channel, and a disk valve. The filter housing defines an inlet and an outlet. The filter media is disposed within the filter housing. The filter channel is disposed within the filter housing. The filter channel is in fluid communication with the inlet and the filter media, and the filter media permits flow from the filter channel to the outlet and captures particulate from the flow. The priming channel is disposed within the filter housing. The priming channel is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The disk valve is coupled to the filter housing. The disk valve is moveable to direct flow from the inlet to the priming channel in a first position and to direct flow from the inlet to the filter channel in a second position.
A61M 5/165 - Filtering accessories, e.g. blood filters, filters for infusion liquids
A61M 5/14 - Infusion devices, e.g. infusing by gravity; Blood infusion; Accessories 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 way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body
A protective membrane for a medical luer connector may include a cover having an upper surface, a lower surface having a mating portion for coupling to a mating surface of the medical luer connector, and an outer perimetal surface. The protective membrane may further include a flexible pull tab extending from the outer perimetal surface of the cover, and an adhesive overlaying the mating portion of the lower surface for adhering to the mating surface of the medical luer connector.
A connector for connecting a container containing a medical fluid to a vascular access device may include an upper housing defining a first internal chamber, and a lower housing coupled to the upper housing and defining a second internal chamber for circulation of the medical fluid into the outlet. The connector may further include a slider disposed at least partially in the first and second internal chambers, and a plug coupled to a distal end of the slider. The slider may be reciprocally movable between (i) an open position, where the plug is spaced apart from a floor of the internal chamber to allow the medical fluid to flow through the outlet, and (ii) a closed position where the plug abuts the floor of the second internal chamber to block the medical fluid from flowing through the outlet.
A61M 5/48 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for varying, regulating, indicating or limiting injection pressure
Fluid manifolds are described herein. A fluid manifold includes a manifold body and a valve. The manifold body defines an inlet port, an outlet port, a flow channel, and a divider volume. The flow channel is in fluid communication with the inlet port and the outlet port. The divider volume is in fluid communication with the injection port and the flow channel. The valve includes a divider body. The divider body is movable within the divider volume. The divider body defines a divider port. The divider body can be moved to restrict or prevent flow from the injection port to the flow channel in a first position. The divider port can permit flow from the injection port to the flow channel in the second position of the divider body.
Drip chambers, burettes and other IV set components are described herein. An IV set component described herein comprises a chamber body, an inlet portion, and a disk valve. The chamber body defines a chamber volume and an outlet. The chamber volume is in fluid communication with the outlet. The inlet portion is coupled to the chamber body, the inlet portion defining an inlet, a priming port, a drip port. The inlet is in fluid communication with the priming port and the drip port, and the priming port and the drip port are each in fluid communication with the chamber volume. The disk valve is coupled to the inlet portion. The disk valve is movable to direct flow from the inlet to the priming port in a first position and to direct flow from the inlet to the drip port in a second position.
A medical connector may include a body having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a lumen of the body, an inlet port defined at a proximal end of the body, and an outlet port defined at a distal end of the body. The medical connector may further include a compressible valve member comprising a normally closed slit and disposed in the lumen and extending through the inner and outer surfaces of the body to an exterior of the medical connector. The compressible valve member may be configured to compress radially inward to open the slit upon insertion of the body into a medical access device, and expand radially outward to close the slit upon disconnection of the body from the medical access device.
A system and method for optically communicating infusion line conditions is disclosed. An infusion line light array includes a plurality of LEDs in a light string configuration. The light array is configured to couple to a fluid-carrying tubing at a plurality of fastening points along a length of the fluid-carrying tubing. A control unit operably coupled to the light array, receives a pumping parameter from a pump interface, the pumping parameter being generated by an infusion pump providing a fluid to a patient through the fluid-carrying tubing, and causes, responsive to receiving the pumping parameter, the light array to display, along the length of the fluid-carrying tubing, a light pattern representative of the pumping parameter.
A connector for coupling a container carrying a medical fluid to a vascular access device may include a housing comprising and inner surface defining an internal chamber comprising a fluid channel disposed in the internal chamber. The fluid channel may include a pair of oppositely positioned cutouts. The connector may further include a slider disposed and supported in the internal chamber and having an internal compartment and an aperture through inner walls of the internal compartment. The slider may be reciprocally movable between (i) a first position, where the aperture of the slider is axially aligned with the pair of cutouts to allow the medical fluid to flow through the outlet, and (ii) a second position where the aperture of the slider is not aligned with the pair of cutouts and the inner walls of the slider blocks fluid connection between the slider and the fluid channel.
A61M 5/48 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for varying, regulating, indicating or limiting injection pressure
A secure receptacle includes within it a vertically-aligned carousel having a plurality of securable containers horizontally disposed around the carousel. Each container includes a securable lid preventing access to the contents of the container, and the vertically-aligned carousel is configured to lock in a secured position. A sensor within the secure receptacle determines a position of the carousel, and a motorized controller rotates the carousel to a requested position. On determining a requested container, the carousel is rotated so that the requested container is moved from a current position to the opening of the secure receptacle, and the securable lid of the requested container is actuated to provide access to its contents.
A47B 81/00 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A47B 67/02 - Cabinets for shaving tackle, medicines, or the like
A47B 81/02 - Cabinets, racks or shelf units specially adapted for other particular purposes, e.g. for storing guns or skis specially adapted for storing cleaning utensils
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
An infusion line harness includes a rectangular material with first and second anchor tabs opposing ends of a first longitudinal edge of the rectangular material such as to extend the first longitudinal edge of the material to include a length of the first and second anchor tabs. The rectangular material includes one or more first fasteners positioned on the rectangular material along the first longitudinal edge and one or more complimentary fasteners positioned along the second longitudinal edge and which are configured to connect to the one or more first fasteners, the first fasteners and second fasteners being positioned such that when connected to each other the rectangular material forms a tubular structure. The first and second anchor tabs each are configured to wrap around a respective object and fasten to itself, or to a respective portion of the rectangular material, to anchor the harness to the respective object.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A locking cap assembly includes an upper housing; a lower housing rotatably connected to the upper housing and configured to be fitted onto a container; a near field communication (NFC) module configured to wirelessly receive a NFC input; an inductive charging coil; a microprocessor; and a latching mechanism, the latching mechanism includes a locking latch configured to prevent the upper housing and the lower housing from rotating with respect to each other; and an electrical actuation component configured to lock and unlock the latch and a current generated by the inductive charging coil. The lower housing includes a plurality of locking vanes within the lower housing, the locking vanes being configured to variably define an inner diameter size of the lower housing responsive to a rotation of the upper housing with respect to the lower housing when the lower housing is mechanically engaged with the container.
An infusion pump system may include a portable infusion pump configured to be worn by a user and a separable display. The portable infusion pump may include a fluid container configured to store a fluid to be delivered to the user, a pumping mechanism configured to drive the delivery of the fluid from the fluid container to the user via a fluid delivery tube, and communications circuitry. The separable display may transmit, to the communications circuitry of the portable infusion pump when the separable display is coupled to the portable infusion pump, a fluid delivery protocol. The separable display may be separated from the portable infusion pump after transmission of the fluid delivery protocol to the portable infusion pump.
Luer lock connectors are provided that include an inner core of a hard material, the inner core sized and shaped to mate with an inner portion of an opposing luer lock connector, an outer layer of a soft material disposed on an outer surface of the inner core, and a plurality of grip features disposed on an outer surface of the outer layer, wherein the plurality of grip features are configured to provide a slip resistant grip surface. Infusion sets and infusion set luer lock connectors are also provided.
Intravenous set timer devices are provided that include an indicator portion configured to change color at one or more predetermined times upon activation, a legend portion, wherein the legend portion defines relationships between colors of the indicator portion and specific time periods, and a removable protective cover configured to prevent exposure of the indicator portion to air when the removable protective cover is disposed on the indicator portion, wherein the indicator portion is configured to be activated when the removable protective cover is removed from the indicator portion. Intravenous sets and methods of making an intravenous set with an intravenous set timer device are also provided.
An infusion system includes an infusion device; a network data transceiver; and a processor configured to determine, at the infusion device, when the infusion device is in a prepared state. In response to determining that, and while, the infusion device is in the prepared state: the processor is configured to present, on a display of the infusion device, a unique identifier of the infusion device; wait for an indication that the unique identifier of the infusion device was scanned by a scanner to associate the infusion device with an infusion order. The processor is configured to receive configuration information associated with the infusion order; and automatically configure the infusion device to cause infusion of a medical fluid specified in the infusion order based on parameters of the infusion order provided by the received configuration information.
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 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
54.
MACHINE LEARNING BASED CLINICAL RESOURCE CONTROLLER
A method may include receiving, from one or more data systems, a message. A machine learning model may be applied to the message to determine whether the message is an actionable message or a non-actionable message. In response to the message being the actionable message, the machine learning model may be applied to extract, from the message, a clinically significant data. One or more tasks may be performed based on the clinically significant data. The one or more tasks may include performing, based on the clinically significant data, a resource allocation for a clinical workflow associated with the data systems. The one or more tasks may also include detecting systematic inefficiencies and bottlenecks associated with the clinical workflow. Related methods and articles of manufacture, including computer program products, are also disclosed.
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 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G16H 50/20 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data mining; ICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for computer-aided diagnosis, e.g. based on medical expert systems
Peristaltic pumps are described herein. In certain embodiments, a peristaltic pump includes a plunger, a first biasing member, and a second biasing member. The plunger is movable to selectively engage a pumping volume of a tubing segment to expand the pumping volume to draw fluid flow into the pumping volume and to contract the pumping volume to conduct fluid flow from the pumping volume. The first biasing member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tubing segment to maintain contact with the tubing segment during the expansion of the pumping volume. The second biasing member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tubing segment to contract the pumping volume.
Peristaltic pumps are described herein. In certain embodiments, a peristaltic pump includes a plunger and a feeler pin. The plunger is movable to selectively engage a pumping volume of a tubing segment to expand the pumping volume to draw fluid flow into the pumping volume and to contract the pumping volume to conduct fluid flow from the pumping volume. The feeler pin extends through the plunger and movable to maintain contact with the tubing segment, wherein the feeler pin is movable in response to a height of the pumping volume.
Peristaltic pumps are described herein. In certain embodiments, a peristaltic pump includes a plunger, a camshaft, and a first biasing member. The plunger is movable to selectively engage a pumping volume of a tubing segment. The camshaft includes a first plunger cam lobe. The first plunger cam lobe is configured to move the plunger between an engaged position in contact with the pumping volume and a disengaged position spaced apart from the pumping volume. 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.
Infusion pump control unit keypad assemblies are provided, and include a cover assembly having an outer surface and an inner surface and a perimeter gasket disposed within a raised perimeter on the outer surface of the cover assembly. A lens and a circuit assembly are coupled to the outer surface of the cover assembly. A switch assembly is coupled to the circuit assembly, a shield assembly is coupled to the switch assembly, a light assembly is coupled to the shield assembly and an overlay assembly is coupled to the light assembly. Methods of making infusion pump control unit keypad assemblies are also provided.
A method of associating an infusion bag (e.g., bottle, pouch, or other container), an administration set, and a pump of an infusion device includes receiving an indication that an administration set is being coupled to a pump, the indication including an administration set identifier of the administration set. The method includes transmitting data about an association of an infusion bag identifier with the administration set identifier. The method includes receiving first information about a content of the infusion bag associated with the infusion bag identifier. The method includes receiving a drug identification for a medical fluid to be infused, and evaluating the drug identification with the first information about the content of the infusion container. In accordance with determining that the first information about the content of the infusion bag corresponds to the drug identification, permitting the pump to start infusing the content of the infusion bag.
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 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
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
An air venting device may include an adapter comprising a tubular body having a hollow interior defining a fluid flow path, and a vent plug detachably coupled to at least a portion of the tubular body. The vent plug may include an inner circumferential surface defining an internal chamber of the vent plug, and the fluid flow path of the adapter may fluidly communicate the adapter with the internal chamber of the vent plug. The vent plug may further include a superabsorbent polymer material disposed in the internal chamber. The superabsorbent polymer material may be configured to (i) absorb a liquid entering the internal chamber from the fluid flow path, and (ii) expand in volume as the liquid is absorbed into the superabsorbent polymer material. Air entrained in the liquid entering the internal chamber may be vented to an exterior of the air venting device via the vent plug.
A61M 5/38 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests with means for eliminating or preventing injection or infusion of air into body using hydrophilic or hydrophobic filters
A61M 39/20 - Closure caps or plugs for connectors or open ends of tubes
61.
SYNCHRONIZATION OF PATIENT ASSOCIATION DATA ACROSS A HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION NETWORK
An infusion device includes a pump, and a control unit. The control unit is configured to provide an infusion of a medication to a current patient, send infusion information, during the infusion, to a remote records system, receive, from the records system, a confirmation of the infusion information including an association between the infusion and the patient or the pump, receive an indication of a change to the infusion, compare the change with the association information received from the system, determine, based on the comparing, that the association received from the system no longer applies to the infusion, update the representation of the status displayed on the display screen to indicate that the association information received from the system no longer applies to the infusion, and send a message to the system indicating that the infusion device has determined that the association information no longer applies to the changed infusion.
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
An intravenous (IV) spike for administering a medicinal fluid from a container may include a head portion at a proximal end thereof, a base portion at a distal end thereof, and an elongate body portion connecting the head and the base portions. The elongate body portion may be configured to be coupled to the container. The IV spike may further include a radial notch extending at least partially along a circumference of an outer surface of the elongate body portion. The radial notch may be recessed radially inward from the outer surface.
Hydrophilic infusion tubes and infusion components are provided. A fluid pathway connects a first fluid port and a second fluid port, the fluid pathway formed of a base material suitable for fluid infusion and a hydrophilic fluid interfacing surface disposed on an inner surface of the fluid pathway. The hydrophilic fluid interfacing surface provides a water wetting contact angle that is less than a water wetting contact angle provided by the base material. Infusion sets are also provided.
Intravenous (IV) tube untangling devices are provided. The IV tube untangling device includes a single-piece integral housing having a top portion with a first inner surface, a bottom portion with a second inner surface and a flexible interface disposed on a first end of the housing and joining the top portion and the bottom portion. Tubing grooves are disposed on the first and second inner surfaces and are configured to receive multiple IV tubes. The flexible interface provides a biasing force configured to either keep the housing in a closed position or to keep the housing in an open position. The housing may include a securing tab. The IV tube untangling device is configured to slidably move along the multiple IV tubes to untangle and/or straighten the IV tubes. Methods of operating IV tube untangling devices are also provided.
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 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 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 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
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
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.
Spigot tube couplers for fluid flow sets and devices are provided. The spigot tube coupler includes a stop surface and a spigot extending from the stop surface and configured to be inserted into a tube. The spigot includes an insertion end, a fluid port, an outer surface and a plurality of grooves disposed around the outer surface. The plurality of grooves are configured to receive a bonding agent to provide a plurality of bonding areas between the spigot and the tube. Methods for assembling a spigot tube coupler and a tube are also provided.
Medical tube can have a continuous inner layer having a continuous outer layer thereon, in which the inner layer includes a polyolefin such as a polyethylene or polypropylene or a functionalized polyolefin. The outer layer can include a thermoplastic polymer such as one or more of, or a blend including, a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a thermoplastic olefin (TPO), a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE), a styrene-containing thermoplastic elastomer (S-TPE), a polyolefin elastomer (POE), a styrenic blocking copolymer (SBC). Advantageously, the outer layer and/or the inner layer do not include polyvinyl chloride. Such tubing can be used as medical device such as with infusion sets.
A medical pumping system is provided. The medical pumping system includes a fluid pump having a fluid inlet connection, a fluid outlet connection, an actuator and a backing surface. A tube of an intravenous set is disposed between the fluid inlet connection and the fluid outlet connection of the fluid pump, and disposed between the actuator and the backing surface, and a binding contact interface. The tube and the actuator are coupled together by the binding contact interface. The actuator is configured to actively pull a portion of the tube into an open position during a pump cycle. A medical pump and an infusion set are also provided.
A system for measuring drip rate may include a drip chamber device comprising an elongated body including an inner surface defining a chamber, and a drip rate measurement device. The drip chamber may be fluidly coupled to a container containing an IV fluid configured to drip droplets of the IV fluid into the chamber. The drip rate measurement device may include a housing configured to be mounted to the elongated body of the drip chamber, and a load cell transducer mounted in the elongated body and extending into the chamber. The load cell transducer may be configured to measure a weight of the droplets of the IV fluid and convert the weight into an electrical signal. The drip rate measurement device may further include a controller electrically coupled to the load cell transducer to process the electrical signal and output at least one parameter associated with the IV fluid.
A drip chamber device may include a housing including an inlet and an outlet disposed downstream of the inlet, and a chamber defined by an inner circumferential surface of the housing. The chamber may fluidly connect the inlet with the outlet. A valve member may be disposed in the chamber to move between (i) a closed state where fluid communication between the inlet and the chamber is blocked, and (ii) an open state where fluid communication between the inlet and the chamber is not blocked, based on a level of fluid within the chamber.
A method of detecting a fault condition in an infusion process, the method includes receiving a programmed flow rate pertaining to a fluid infusion provided by an infusion device; determining, a first weight of an infusion container associated with the fluid infusion provided by the infusion device at a first time; determining a second weight of the infusion container at a second time; determining based on the first weight and the second weight, a determined flow rate of the fluid infusion provided by the infusion device between the first time and the second time. The method includes determining a difference between the determined flow rate and the programmed flow rate. When a magnitude of the difference between the determined flow rate and the programmed flow rate satisfies a predetermined threshold, by the processor: causing an output of the infusion device or the weight sensor to indicate the fault condition.
A check valve includes an upper housing defining an inlet of the check valve, and a lower housing having a support portion and defining an outlet of the check valve. The check valve further includes a chamber interposed between and defined by the upper and lower housings for fluidly connecting the inlet and the outlet, and a flexible diaphragm mounted in the chamber. The flexible diaphragm selectively permits fluid flow in a first direction, and prevents fluid backflow in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The flexible diaphragm includes a color changing material, and when the flexible diaphragm is seated on the support portion and bent due to force of the fluid flowing in the first direction, the flexible diaphragm exhibits a color change.
A needleless connector (100) includes a housing (110) having a central longitudinal axis, a body portion, and a base portion (160). The body portion includes an inner surface (130) forming an internal cavity (133), and a first port (112) forming a first fluid passage to the housing cavity. The base portion (160) includes a top end section and a bottom end section. The top end section has a protrusion (255), and the bottom end portion has a second port (123) forming a second fluid passage to the housing cavity. The needleless connector further includes a valve (200) having a wall with an inner surface forming a valve cavity (242). The valve is coupled with the housing such that the protrusion is positioned in the valve cavity, and a proximal end (257) of the protrusion is spaced apart from a proximal end of the valve cavity.
A flow controller (100) having an internal tubing (32) is provided. The flow controller may include an upper housing (10) having a plurality of graduations (16), a lower housing (20) engaged with and slidably coupled to the lower housing, and a cavity defined between the upper and lower housings for accommodating at least a portion of internal tubing. The flow controller may further include a flexible clamp (40) having an upper section (41) mounted in the upper housing and a lower section (43) slidably disposed in the lower housing. The upper and lower housings may be slidably coupled relative to each other to transition the internal tubing from (i) an open position where a lumen of the internal tubing is uncompressed by the flexible clamp to (ii) a closed position where the lumen of the tubing is at least partially constricted by the flexible clamp.
A medical connector for minimizing discomfort to a patient may include a substantially rigid inner body and a flexible outer body having a patient interfacing surface and coupled to at least a portion of the substantially rigid inner body. The patient interfacing surface may include a cushion material. The cushion material may be interposed between the substantially rigid inner body and the patient's skin when the medical connector is attached to the patient.
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.
Connectors are described herein. A connector includes a coupling portion, a tubing portion, and a sealing portion. The coupling portion is configured to engage with a mating connector. The tubing portion extends from the coupling portion. The tubing portion can include a tubing portion elastic modulus and define a lumen in fluid communication with the coupling portion. The sealing portion can be coupled to the tubing portion. The sealing portion can have a sealing portion elastic modulus, wherein the sealing portion elastic modulus is lower than the tubing portion elastic modulus. The sealing portion is can be configured to sealingly engage against the tubing.
Tubing, such as medical tubing for administration of intravenous fluid, can include an inner layer, an outer layer concentrically disposed about and surrounding the inner layer, and an intermediate layer interposed between the inner and outer layers. The intermediate layer may include a light protection additive therein.
B32B 25/04 - Layered products essentially comprising natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
IV filters are described herein. An IV filter includes a body, a filter media, and a bulb. The body defines a body volume. The filter media is disposed within the body volume. The filter media defines an inlet portion of the body volume and an outlet portion of the body volume. The filter media permits inlet flow from the inlet portion of the body volume to the outlet portion of the body volume and captures particulate from the inlet flow. The bulb defines a bulb volume in fluid communication with the outlet portion of the body volume. The bulb is deformable to compress the bulb volume and direct back flow from the outlet portion of the body volume through the filter media and into the inlet portion of the body volume, displacing particulate captured in the filter media into the inlet portion of the body volume.
In-line filter devices are described herein. An in-line filter device includes an inlet portion, an outlet portion, a first filter housing, a first flow path, and a first filter media. The first filter housing defining a first filter volume. The first flow path is defined between the inlet portion and the first filter volume to provide fluid communication between the inlet portion and the first filter volume. The second flow path is defined between the first filter volume and the outlet portion to provide fluid communication between the first filter volume and the outlet portion. The first filter media is disposed within the first filter volume, wherein the first filter media permits flow from the first flow path to the second flow path and captures particulate from the flow.
A flow control device may include a housing having a primary valve body defining a primary inlet and an outlet of the flow control device, a secondary valve body defining a secondary inlet of the flow control device, and a chamber defined by an inner circumferential surface of the housing. The primary and secondary inlets may share a common central axis, and a central axis of the outlet may be perpendicularly disposed relative to the common central axis. The chamber may extend between the primary and secondary valve bodies for fluidly connecting the primary and secondary inlets with the outlet. The flow control device may further include a valve member reciprocally mounted in the chamber to (i) block fluid communication between the secondary inlet and the outlet when fluid pressure into the primary inlet is higher than fluid pressure into the secondary inlet, and (ii) block fluid communication between the primary inlet and the outlet when fluid pressure into the secondary inlet is higher than fluid pressure into the primary inlet.
A flow control device includes a housing (102) having a primary inlet (104), a secondary inlet (106), and an outlet (108) disposed downstream of the primary and secondary inlets. The flow control device further includes a chamber (110) defined by an inner circumferential surface of the housing. The chamber fluidly connects the primary and secondary inlets with the outlet. A valve member (120) is mounted in the chamber to pivot toward and block the primary inlet by fluid pressure in the secondary inlet when fluid pressure into the secondary inlet is higher than fluid pressure into the primary inlet.
Bulbs for use with an IV set are described herein. A bulb includes a bulb body and a filter. The bulb body defines an inlet, an outlet, and a bulb volume in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The filter is in fluid communication with the bulb volume. The filter captures particulate from a flow from the inlet to the outlet. The bulb body is deformable to compress the bulb volume and direct back flow from the bulb volume through the filter, agitating particulate captured in the filter, unclogging the filter and allowing for more flow.
Drip chamber assemblies are described herein. A drip chamber assembly includes a drip chamber and a filter. The drip chamber includes a chamber body defining a chamber volume. The filter is disposed within the chamber volume. The filter includes a folded filter media, which defines an inlet portion of the chamber volume and an outlet portion of the chamber volume. The folded filter media permits inlet flow from the inlet portion of the chamber volume to the outlet portion of the chamber volume. The folded filter media captures particulate from the inlet flow.
Medical devices having an alkaline resistant halogenated polymer include a halogenated polymer incorporating one or more of a polymeric stabilizer, a polymeric plasticizer or a free radical inhibitor or combinations thereof. The medical devices can be used to administer high pH formulations to a patient in need of such administration by administering the formulation through contact the an alkaline resistant halogenated polymer.
C08L 27/24 - Compositions of homopolymers or copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a halogen; Compositions of derivatives of such polymers modified by chemical after-treatment halogenated
Tubing retention systems are described herein. A tubing retention system includes a spigot, a tubing, and a collar. The spigot includes a spigot body and a spigot extension extending from the spigot body, wherein the spigot extension comprises a flared portion opposite to the spigot body and the spigot body and the spigot extension cooperatively define a spigot lumen. The tubing includes an outer surface and a tubing lumen, wherein a coupling portion of the tubing is disposed around the spigot extension, permitting fluid communication between the tubing lumen and the spigot lumen. The collar is disposed radially around the outer surface of the tubing and axially between the flared portion and the spigot body, wherein the collar radially engages the coupling portion of the tubing disposed around the spigot extension to axially and radially retain the tubing with the spigot.
Tubing junction assemblies that can be coupled with a portion of tubing, and can include a locking feature to resist unintended disassembly of the junction, and can include an assembly assistance feature to provide leverage when assembling a collar with a body of the tubing junction assembly, where the collar and body can be assembled together with a portion of tubing therebetween such that the tubing can be compressed between an inner surface of the collar and an outer surface of the body to fluidly couple the tubing with a bore through the body, provide a fluid-tight seal between the tubing and the body, and resist separation of the tubing from the body.
An electronic tag includes a housing; a processor within the housing; a transceiver configured within the housing and coupled to the processor; a display coupled to the housing and the processor, and configured to display information received via the transceiver; a clamping mechanism coupled to the housing and configured to secure the electronic tag to an intravenous (IV) tubing; and a sensor configured within the housing, and configured to measure a property of a fluid in an IV tubing at a location of the clamping mechanism.
A valve member for a connector includes a head portion, a body portion, and a circumferential lip seal extending radially outward from an outer surface of the head portion. The head portion includes a top section defining a first seal portion. The body portion extends longitudinally from the head portion and defines a second seal portion at a proximal end thereof. The second seal portion is disposed distally to the first seal portion. The circumferential lip seal is disposed between the first and second seal portions.
A flow control device includes an upper housing, a lower housing, a chamber interposed between and defined by the upper and lower housings, and a valve member. The upper housing includes a primary inlet having an internal surface defining a cavity and a secondary inlet. The lower housing defines an outlet of the flow control device. The chamber fluidly connects the primary and secondary inlets with the outlet. A valve member is reciprocally disposed at least partially in the cavity and partially in the chamber to (i) selectively permit fluid flow in the primary inlet in a first direction when a fluid level in the chamber is below a predetermined level, and (ii) prevent fluid backflow in a second direction opposite to the first direction when the fluid level in the chamber is above the predetermined level.
Couplers are described herein. A coupler includes a coupler body, a plurality of first retaining fingers, and a plurality of second retaining fingers. The coupler body includes a first end and a second end, and defining a cavity, the cavity configured to receive a first connector and a second connector. The plurality of first retaining fingers are configured to engage against a collar of the first connector to prevent axial motion of the first connector relative to the coupler. The plurality of second retaining fingers are configured to engage against a shoulder of the second connector with a retention force, and release the second connector by radially expanding in response to a pullout force exerted on the second connector exceeding the retention force.
The disclosed systems and methods provide hands-free medication tracking. A method includes providing an augmented reality device attachable to a face of a user. The method also includes determining, using one or more sensors of the augmented reality device, a user action to be carried out with respect to a medication. The method also includes presenting, via a display interface of the augmented reality device, a visual indicator to assist with the user action. The method also includes confirming, via the one or more sensors of the augmented reality device, a completion of the user action. The method also includes sending, via a communication interface of the augmented reality device, an update message to a server indicating the completion of the user action, wherein the update message causes the server to update a medication inventory in a database.
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
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
Drip chamber detection assemblies for intravenous sets used with an infusion pump are provided. A drip chamber detection assembly includes a sensor coupled to a drip chamber. The sensor is positioned to generate signals related to the fluid level within the drip chamber. The signal data is transmitted to an infusion pump or a controller. A fluid level status or condition is determined and used for closed loop control of the infusion system, which generates an alarm and/or stops the infusion pump based on abnormal conditions. Methods of operating drip chamber detection assemblies are also provided.
Modular intravenous (IV) assemblies are provided. The modular IV assembly includes a drip chamber having a body and an inlet connector, a base housing coupled directly to a base portion of the drip chamber, the base housing having an inlet port in fluid connection with the drip chamber and a flow path cavity in fluid connection with the inlet port and a flow control assembly coupled directly to a first portion of the base housing. Any of a filter assembly, an anti-run dry member, a check valve and an air vent assembly may be included in the modular IV assembly. IV sets and methods of use are also provided.
Methods and systems for infusing a user. An infusion pump includes a housing with an elastic component configured to expand and store potential energy. The infusion pump includes a first tube fluidically coupled to an outlet of the housing. The first tube is configured to conduct the fluid from the housing at a first flow rate. The infusion pump includes an air filter fluidically coupled to a distal end of the first tube via an air filter inlet. The infusion pump includes a second tube fluidically coupled to the air filter via an air filter outlet. The second tube is configured to adjust the first flow rate of the fluid conducted from the housing to a second flow rate. The infusion pump further includes one or more components for distributing the fluid to a user, the one or more components fluidically coupled to an outlet of the second tube.
A61M 5/152 - Pressure infusion, e.g. using pumps using pressurised reservoirs, e.g. by means of pistons flexible pressurised by contraction of elastic reservoirs
A61M 39/08 - Tubes; Storage means specially adapted therefor
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INTEGRATED LIQUID FLOW CLOSED LOOP SENSING AND CONTROL
An integrated intravenous (IV) administration set includes a flow stop having a tubing fitment and a housing, the flow stop configured, in a first position, to prevent a flow of a fluid through the tubing, and in a second position, to permit the flow of the fluid through the tubing, the tubing fitment comprising a protrusion configured to receive a tubing. The IV administration set also includes an electronic flow sensor disposed within the housing, the electronic flow sensor configured to measure a flow of a fluid in the tubing, and one or more conductive connections configured within the housing and configured to provide electrical power to the electronic flow sensor. The flow stop is shaped to be loaded and engaged to a receptacle of an infusion device, and shaped to cause, when loaded and engaged, the one or more conductive connections to engage with a corresponding conductive connection provided by the infusion device to activate the flow sensor based on a power flow from the infusion device.
Force sensing assemblies for an infusion pump are provided. A force sensing assembly includes a processor and an occlusion sensor coupled to the processor. The occlusion sensor is positioned opposed to an occluder valve when the platen is closed. The force sensing assembly measures one or more forces exerted on a fluid tube during a pump cycle. Infusion pump assemblies, methods of operating an infusion pump with a force sensing assembly, systems for controlling an infusion pump and an infusion device are also provided.
A medical device is configured to detect, based on a reading from the sensor, a state of a first component of the plurality of electronic components, identify a maintenance requirement of the medical device based on the detected state of the first component, restrict a first function of the medical device based on the identified maintenance requirement, transmit the identified maintenance requirement to a server system, receive from the server system an instruction addressing the identified maintenance requirement, receiving a first access request, determine that the first access request is a maintenance access request, and in response to the maintenance access request, display the instruction on a user interface 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
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
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