Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
604244000 | Means broken, cut, pierced, or torn to permit material flow to body | 53 |
20080228149 | BLUNT CANNULA FOR ACCESSING A SLIT SEPTUM - A blunt cannula ( | 09-18-2008 |
20080249479 | Liquid Drug Delivery System - Liquid drug delivery system including an actuating connector with a two-part housing reciprocal between an expanded operative state and a compressed operative state. The actuating connector is coupled on an actuated connector with a Normally Closed (NC) valve having an exteriorly accessible end surface with a Normally Closed (NC) port which is opened on manipulation of the actuating connector from its initial expanded operative state to its compressed operative state to enable an initially occluded flow path. The NC valve's exteriorly accessible end surface is dry subsequent to reverse manipulation of the actuating connector and de-coupling the actuating connector from the actuated connector. A range of actuated connectors are available for handling hazardous liquid drugs supplied in pre-filled syringes or requiring reconstitution, and different modes of administration to a subject. Intended modes of administration include inter alia injection, drip feed, intravenous injection, and the like. | 10-09-2008 |
20090171299 | ADAPTOR WITH BLUNT CANNULA - An adaptor comprises a plate having upper and lower surfaces, and oppositely disposed side edges therebetween. A luer mating structure is associated with the plate upper surface. A blunt cannula is associated with the lower surface. The blunt cannula has a proximal portion extending from the plate lower surface and a distal portion extending from the proximal portion to a tip end. A pair of generally flat guide walls extends from the plate side edges to either side of the blunt cannula. | 07-02-2009 |
20090177168 | BLUNT CANNULA WITH NON-CIRCULAR PROXIMAL PORTION FOR ACCESSING A SLIT SEPTUM ORIENTED TO THE CANNULA - A blunt cannula includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The proximal portion has a non-circular, such as oval, cross-section. A slit septum of a medical site is oriented to receive the proximal portion of the blunt cannula. | 07-09-2009 |
20090177169 | ADAPTOR WITH BLUNT CANNULA AND RIBS - An adaptor comprises a plate having upper and lower surfaces. The plate has four corners. A luer mating structure is associated with the plate upper surface and a blunt cannula is associated with the lower surface. The blunt cannula has a proximal portion extending from the plate lower surface and a distal portion extending from the proximal portion to a tip end. Four ribs extend from the plate lower surface generally parallel to the blunt cannula and each rib is associated with a respective one of the four comers of the plate, with each rib aimed toward the blunt cannula. | 07-09-2009 |
20090221974 | IMPLANTABLE ATRAUMATIC MEDICAL SITE HAVING A SIMPLIFIED DESIGN - An implantable device ( | 09-03-2009 |
20100049144 | RESERVOIR CONNECTOR - Apparatuses and methods for a connection interface between a reservoir or syringe, infusion set tubing, and an infusion pump are provided. A base is provided which is adapted to receive a reservoir and engage a cap. A piercing member, such as a needle, is disposed in the interior of the cap in such a manner that the needle is separated from the reservoir septum when the base is in a first detent position, and the needle pierces a reservoir septum when the base is in a second detent position. When the reservoir, the base and the cap are connected to form an integrated unit, this unit is then capable of being inserted and secured in the infusion pump housing. In some embodiments, an integral connector couples directly to the reservoir. | 02-25-2010 |
20100063456 | DRIP CHAMBER FOR AN INFUSION DEVICE - The application relates to a drip chamber ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100114039 | Juxtascleral drug delivery and ocular implant system - Ophthalmic drug delivery devices useful for delivery of pharmaceutically active agents to the posterior segment of the eye are disclosed. | 05-06-2010 |
20100198166 | Medical System with Skin Applicator - A medical system | 08-05-2010 |
20100204660 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FLOW CONTROL VALVE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention relates generally to a vascular access device having a septum positioned within a lumen of the device, the device further having a pusher for providing a fluid pathway through the septum. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for improving flow of a fluid through the access device, while minimizing stagnation of fluids within the device. These systems and methods include various modified fluid pathways and interactions between the vascular access device body, the septum and the pusher. | 08-12-2010 |
20110034883 | Sealing Between a Cannula Part and a Fluid Path - The application relates to an infusion part comprising a cannula part ( | 02-10-2011 |
20110118676 | Enteral Connectors and Systems - An enteral connector assembly and system ( | 05-19-2011 |
20110125102 | Flashback Blood Collection Needle with Needle Shield - A needle assembly is provided with the housing, and IV cannula for accessing a blood vessel and a non-patient cannula for communication with an evacuated tube. A flashback chamber is provided in the housing at or near the distal end of the housing. A shield is hinged to a portion of the assembly proximally of the entrance to the flashback chamber. As a result, good visibility of the flashback chamber is achieved. After use, the shield can be rotated into a closed portion for surrounding the IV cannula and avoiding accidental needle sticks. | 05-26-2011 |
20110160678 | ALIGNMENT AND CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A connecting structure for connecting a first member in fluid flow connection with a second member may include a receptacle structure provided on the first member and having an interior chamber and an opening into the interior chamber in which a needle and a pierceable member surrounding a piercing end of the needle may be supported. The second member may include a connection portion that has a septum supported in an interior chamber having a size and shape suitable to be received at least partially into the opening of the receptacle structure upon moving the first member and the second member together to push the pierceable member toward the piercing end of the needle to cause the piercing end of the needle to pierce the pierceable member and the septum to come into fluid flow communication with the interior chamber of the connection portion. | 06-30-2011 |
20110276010 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CLOSED VENTING HAZARDOUS DRUG IV SET - A device for priming and venting a hazardous drug within an intravenous administration set. The device includes various access ports and fluid channels to permit direct injection of a hazardous drug into the fluid reservoir, while eliminating the possibility of undesirable exposure to the hazardous drug. The device further includes priming and flushing ports to enable flushing of a hazardous drug from the system following an infusion procedure. | 11-10-2011 |
20110276011 | PUNCTURABLE CATHETER - A catheter provided with a guidewire catheter lumen having a thin covering that is easily punctured by a guidewire at virtually any desired point along the catheter length. The thin covering may be integral with the catheter shaft, or may be a separate component that covers only the portion of the catheter shaft immediately adjacent the outer portion of the guidewire lumen, or may be a thin tubular construct that surrounds the entire catheter shaft. The covering is preferably relatively translucent, allowing for good visualization of the location of the end of the guidewire to enable puncturing of the covering at the desired location along the length of the catheter shaft. The covering is also preferably tear resistant at puncture sites. The catheter shaft is preferably made of a material having a color that provides good visibility against an operating field, and more preferably is phosphorescent either entirely or in part. Materials suitable for the catheter shaft are polymeric materials well known in the art; the catheter shaft may optionally be provided with metallic stiffening components such as wires or hypotubes along all or part of the catheter length. | 11-10-2011 |
20110276012 | PUNCTURABLE CATHETER - A catheter provided with a guidewire catheter lumen having a thin covering that is easily punctured by a guidewire at virtually any desired point along the catheter length. The thin covering may be integral with the catheter shaft, or may be a separate component that covers only the portion of the catheter shaft immediately adjacent the outer portion of the guidewire lumen, or may be a thin tubular construct that surrounds the entire catheter shaft. The covering is preferably relatively translucent, allowing for good visualization of the location of the end of the guidewire to enable puncturing of the covering at the desired location along the length of the catheter shaft. The covering is also preferably tear resistant at puncture sites. The catheter shaft is preferably made of a material having a color that provides good visibility against an operating field, and more preferably is phosphorescent either entirely or in part. Materials suitable for the catheter shaft are polymeric materials well known in the art; the catheter shaft may optionally be provided with metallic stiffening components such as wires or hypotubes along all or part of the catheter length. | 11-10-2011 |
20110282300 | Apparatus for dispensing medicinal fluids and method of making same - A dispensing device and the method of making same for dispensing medicaments to a patient that includes a housing, a first assembly connected to the first end of the housing that includes a body portion, and a penetrating sub-assembly. The first assembly also includes a rate control chip of novel construction that is connected to the penetrating sub-assembly and functions to control the rate of flow of medicinal fluid to the patient. Disposed within the housing is a second assembly that includes a shuttle, a collapsible container carried by the shuttle and a plurality of variable force springs that function to thrust the collapsible container into penetrating engagement with the penetrating member of the penetrating assembly and then to collapse the collapsible container to deliver the medicinal fluid to the patient. Connected to the second end of the housing is a novel third assembly that includes an operating member that is threadably connected to the shuttle. The operating member functions to controllably move the shuttle forwardly of the housing. The apparatus also includes a novel locking mechanism that releasably locks the operating member against rotation relative to the shuttle. | 11-17-2011 |
20120046619 | DRIP CHAMBER FOR AN INFUSION DEVICE AND INFUSION DEVICE HAVING A DRIP CHAMBER - The invention relates to a drip chamber for an infusion device and an infusion device having such a drip chamber, by means of which medical solutions can be fed to a patient, such as infusion solutions for chemotherapy. The drip chamber ( | 02-23-2012 |
20120095415 | DRUG PORT VERIFICATION VALVE - A drug port smart valve and a method of its use, for preventing medical errors when injecting IV fluids and medication into humans and animals, and, in particular to ensure authentication of medication infused in IV bags and syringes. | 04-19-2012 |
20120209217 | Adhesive and Peripheral Systems and Methods for Medical Devices - A repeater system may control a pump by using a repeater and a user interface. An adhesive patch system may be used for affixing a pump or other object to a human body. Such an adhesive patch system may include two sets of adhesive members, each member including an adhesive material on at least one side so as to attach to the body. The members of the first set are spaced to allow the members of the second set to attach to the body in spaces provided between the members of the first set, and the members of the second set are spaced to allow members of the first set to detach from the body without detaching the members of the second set. Also, fill stations and base stations are provided for personal pump systems. | 08-16-2012 |
20120209218 | Improved Sealing Barrier Arrangement - The present invention relates to a barrier membrane arrangement for a medical device for providing a substantially liquid tight seal between a piercing member and a barrier member and a method for manufacturing such a barrier member arrangement. The present invention also relates to a method for connecting a first and a second medical device at the barrier member arrangement. The barrier member arrangement comprises a first member, a second member and a barrier member. The second member can be interlocked to the first member by means of a connection arrangement at an optional stage by a user. After interlocking the second member to the first member, the barrier member has been compressed to provide for an increased leakage security. The barrier member arrangement also provides for a prolonged working life of the barrier member and any medical device which comprises such a barrier member arrangement. | 08-16-2012 |
20120215177 | PRESSURE VENTED FLUID RESERVOIR FOR A FLUID INFUSION DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a fluid infusion device of the type that delivers medication fluid to the body of a patient. The device includes or cooperates with a fluid reservoir, and the device has a sealing assembly to receive and form a fluid seal with the fluid reservoir. A retractable sealing element surrounding a hollow fluid delivery needle may be used to seal a port of the fluid reservoir. The port may include a pressure vent that is sealed by the retractable sealing element. In one variation, the reservoir includes a moving valve sleeve that holds a septum. The septum moves to allow the reservoir to vent, and to form a seal with the port when the needle pierces the septum. In another variation, the device includes a needleless sealing assembly. In yet other variations, the device uses a needled fluid reservoir. | 08-23-2012 |
20120226242 | INFUSION DEVICE PROVIDED WITH SEPTUM HOUSING - An infusion device for subcutaneously administering a medication or a therapeutic fluid to a patient includes a base element which has fluid receiving means for receiving the fluid and fluid communication means for transferring the fluid into a cannula. The base element has at least one recess accommodating a septum that is pierceable by a needle. The septum is secured to the base element by a septum housing in such a way that a fluid transfer volume is formed in the recess between an internal surface of the septum and an inner section of the recess. The fluid transfer volume is in communication with the fluid communication means, and the septum housing accommodates a premounted septum. The septum housing is fixed and fluid sealed to the base element in the inner section of the recess. | 09-06-2012 |
20120302967 | INSERT FOR THE INFUSION OF DRUGS - The present invention relates to an insert for the infusion of drugs. The insert is suitable for connection to a vial and preferably to a circuit or an infusion line. Moreover the insert comprises a main body, a resilient element and a piercing spike. The piercing spike has an axis X and defines a first channel and a second channel and is movable relative to the main body along the axis X between a first closed position A and a second open position B. Moreover the resilient element presses against the piercing spike so as to keep it in the first closed position A when no external forces are applied. | 11-29-2012 |
20120310176 | Piercing Device for Drug Delivery Systems - Devices for delivery of medical compositions in either liquid or powder form include a piercing device for piercing a flexible sheet material in which when contained in a flexible blister dosage form, the piercing device serves as a delivery channel for compositions contained in the blister. The device is configured to reduce or inhibit puncture flap interference with the delivered spray or mist by forming a substantial non-contact drape in the material prior to puncture. | 12-06-2012 |
20120310177 | CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR NUTRIENT CONTAINERS FOR ENTERAL NUTRITION - The present invention discloses an attachment ( | 12-06-2012 |
20120330246 | Safety bag spike interface for hazardous drugs - A convenience kit, use of which transforms a conventional IV container spiking and dispensing system to a safety system for handling hazardous drugs. The kit provides a spike receiving subsystem which is interposed between a spike of an IV set and a needle-less syringe connector affixed to a hazardous drug containing IV container to provide a closed pathway for delivering hazardous drugs and a means for detaching a spent container without exposing hazardous drug to a surrounding environment. | 12-27-2012 |
20130012889 | INFUSION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USING AND MAKING THE SAME - Fluid delivery device includes a body, a cannula adapted to extend into subcutaneous tissue, and a septum member adapted to allow a needle to puncture the septum member and to reseal the puncture once the needle is withdrawn from the puncture. The septum member is at least one of; a cap-shaped member, a member having at least two non-parallel walls that can each be punctured by a needle, and a member having a generally planar wall and a generally cylindrical wall which can each be punctured by a needle. | 01-10-2013 |
20130023834 | Fluid Delivery Devices, Systems and Methods - Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump. | 01-24-2013 |
20130046252 | SEALING ASSEMBLY AND STRUCTURE FOR A FLUID INFUSION DEVICE HAVING A NEEDLED FLUID RESERVOIR - A sealing assembly is utilized for a fluid infusion device that cooperates with a fluid reservoir having a reservoir port and a hollow fluid reservoir needle at least partially located within the reservoir port. The sealing assembly has a reservoir port receptacle with a proximal end, a distal end extending from the proximal end, and a needle opening formed in the distal end to receive the hollow fluid reservoir needle. The sealing assembly also has a fluid chamber located at least partially in the reservoir port receptacle, and a needle sealing element having a self-sealing needle opening formed therein. The needle sealing element is located within the reservoir port receptacle between the distal end and the fluid chamber. The the self-sealing needle opening accommodates the hollow fluid reservoir needle when the reservoir port engages the reservoir port receptacle. | 02-21-2013 |
20130079730 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A cannula connector adapted for a resealable septum component and assemblies comprising a combination of connectors are provided. The connectors are reversibly engageable and lockable to provide a fluid path between the components. Assemblies comprising the connector and various septum components are provided. | 03-28-2013 |
20130102974 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A CLOSED VENTING HAZARDOUS DRUG IV SET - A device for priming and venting a hazardous drug within an intravenous administration set. The device includes various access ports and fluid channels to permit direct injection of a hazardous drug into the fluid reservoir, while eliminating the possibility of undesirable exposure to the hazardous drug. The device further includes priming and flushing ports to enable flushing of a hazardous drug from the system following an infusion procedure. | 04-25-2013 |
20130123713 | INJECTION SITE FOR MALE LUER OR OTHER TUBULAR CONNECTOR - A medical device has an interior for containment of fluids; an opening into the interior, an elastomeric wall comprising a fixedly placed, flexible barrier across the opening; and a retention wall positioned adjacent to a peripheral portion of the elastomeric wall. The retention wall defines a central opening and has a generally rigid retention zone surrounding the central opening, to engage and retain a connector tube which is advanced into the central opening to open a flow aperture through the elastomeric wall, for flow through the wall and connector tube. One of the retention zone and connector tube may be made of a material of sufficient hardness that material of the other engaging member is deformed by engagement therewith, which increases the strength of retention between the retention wall and the connector tube. | 05-16-2013 |
20130226099 | MEDICAL CONNECTORS AND METHODS OF USE - Some embodiments disclosed herein relate to a medical connector having a backflow resistance module configured to prevent fluid from being drawn into the connector when a backflow inducing event occurs. In some embodiments, the backflow resistance module can include a variable-volume chamber configured to change in volume in response to a backflow-inducing event and a check valve configured to resist backflow. In some embodiments, the medical connector can include a fluid diverter configured to direct fluid flowing through the medical connector into the variable volume chamber to prevent fluid stagnation therein. In some embodiments, the medical connector includes a body member, a base member, a seal member, a support member, and a valve member. | 08-29-2013 |
20140046270 | PREFILLED MEDICAL INJECTION DEVICE - An integrated injection device with pre-packaged medication is disclosed. The integrated injection device includes an ampule that is filled with a fluid medication and a collar with hypodermic needle. The collar includes an axial valve that is positioned between a first end of the collar a second end that includes an exit aperture that is connected to the hypodermic needle. The valve is movable from a first position where the valve blocks fluid communication between the first end and the second end and a second position where valve provides fluid communication between the first end and the exit aperture in the second end. The valve cooperates with a frangible webbing that extends over the second end of the collar and causes the valve to move to the second position when twisted to separate the frangible webbing from the injection device to expose the hypodermic needle. | 02-13-2014 |
20140074045 | Male Connector and Transfusion Line Connection Apparatus Equipped With Male Connector - The male connector of the present disclosure allows for the flow of fluids therethrough and includes a movable blunt needle having a shoulder projecting radially outwards from the movable blunt needle. The male connector also includes an outer cylinder body formed around the movable blunt needle and disposed in coaxial alignment to the movable blunt needle, a blunt needle retainer which retains the movable blunt needle so that the movable blunt needle can move in an axial direction, and a valve which opens as a result of the movable blunt needle moving in the axial direction when the posterior end presses against the valve. This occurs when the movable blunt needle is inserted into a corresponding connection site, such as a female connector, and the shoulder presses against the connection site to force the movable blunt needle in the axial direction. | 03-13-2014 |
20140142518 | PORT SEPTUM WITH INTEGRAL VALVE - A septum for a port is provided, the septum having a top wall and a side wall. The side wall can include a pressure-activated valve element for regulating the flow of fluid across the valve. The curvature of the side wall and the geometry of the sidewall and the housing can be tailored to bias the valve element to open at different pressures during infusion and aspiration. The side wall can also include an extended portion that can function as a suture wing for securing the port within a port pocket. | 05-22-2014 |
20140276452 | FLUID EFFICIENT SPIKE - Spikes, spike and tubing sets and fluid administrations systems are disclosed. A fluid administration system may include a fluid container having a septum and containing a fluid, a spike, and a flexible tube. The spike may include a hollow access tube extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the spike, a platform surrounding the hollow access tube at a location between the distal and proximal ends, and a sharp tip-end at the distal end. The access tube has a central bore and a sidewall, each extending from the proximal to the distal end. The access tube may include at least one opening extending from the central bore to the sidewall and located between the platform and the sharp tip-end. The flexible tube is configured to connect to the access tube and to deliver fluid from the access tube to a fluid administration location. | 09-18-2014 |
20140288511 | Injector and Method of Assembly - An injector ( | 09-25-2014 |
20140336593 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICES AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF - Drug delivery devices are provided that are configured to release drug following passive or active activation of the device protecting the drug contained therein. In one aspect, the device may be configured to release a drug following selective application of light irradiation to the device. In another aspect, the device is configured to a release drug following degradation of at least a part of the device body that is formed, for example, from a bioerodible, hermetic material. An exemplary bioerodible, hermetic material is a biodegradable glass. Still other aspects provide for release of a drug upon a combination of both passive and active activation of the device. | 11-13-2014 |
20140350485 | INFUSION DEVICE WITH RELEASABLE FLUID CONNECTOR - An infusion set system, including a base and a fluid connector removably coupleable thereto is disclosed. The fluid connector includes a fluid path portion and at least one connector latch displaceably connected to the fluid path portion and displaceable to a latching position in which at least a portion of the connector latch extends into the fluid path portion, which includes a cannula extending from a top interior surface thereof, and a plurality of internal sidewalls corresponding to at least two of a plurality of flat side surfaces of at least one of a base section and a base latch, thereby facilitating connection between the base and the fluid connector in a plurality of discrete rotational connecting positions. When the fluid connector is locked to the base, the at least one connector latch engages a base latching portion of the base and restricts proximal displacement of the fluid connector. | 11-27-2014 |
20150045745 | Infusion Device - The disclosures made herein relate to an infusion device specifically adapted for syringe injections. In one embodiment of the disclosures made herein, an infusion device comprises a body including an accessible surface having a single inlet port therein, an engagement surface having a single outlet port therein, a medication delivery channel extending between the single inlet port and the single outlet port, and an identification feature on the accessible surface of the body adjacent to the single inlet port. The single inlet port of the medication delivery channel is tapered thereby forming a funnel-shaped entry into the medication delivery channel. A cannula is coupled to the body at the single outlet port and is adapted for receiving medication from the single outlet port and transmitting the medication therethrough. | 02-12-2015 |
20150119819 | FLOW COMPONENT FOR MEDICAL LINES AND RELATED PRODUCTION METHOD - An injection site for medical lines includes a tubular body made of molded plastic material within which an elastic element made of thermoplastic material is overmolded on an enlarged end of the tubular body. The enlarged end delimits an inner annular flange and is formed with at least one radial through-hole through which the elastic element is overmolded in order to rest axially against the inner annular flange and fill the radial through-hole with an appendage. | 04-30-2015 |
20150290081 | CAP SUITABLE FOR USE WITH ENTERAL FEEDING CONTAINER - A cap for use in enteral feeding from a container. The cap includes a base and an insert cutter. The base has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer ring. The top surface has a protruding port suitable for insertion of a spike connector. The protruding port defines a spike insertion chamber extending from a spike connector insert aperture to a spike connector outlet aperture. The outer ring is configured for attachment to a container having a mouth. The insert cutter has a first end portion attached to the bottom surface of the base and about an edge of the spike connector outlet aperture and a second end portion extending over at least a portion of the spike connector outlet aperture. The insert cutter is capable of flexing in an insertion direction of a spike connector inserted through the spike insertion chamber. | 10-15-2015 |
20150320926 | VENTED CAP FOR CANNULA USED IN PERFUSION CIRCUIT - A removable cap for a cardiovascular cannula has a sleeve section with an inner surface adapted to receive a connector end of the cannula. The cap has a top section closing a closed end of the sleeve section. A pull tab extends radially from an open end of the sleeve section. A pair of tear seams are sunk into the sleeve section and the top section defining a tear strip in the cap. The sleeve section includes a segmented snap ring protruding radially inward on the inner surface of the sleeve section except at a pair of gaps coinciding with the pair of tear seams. The top section includes a seal cylinder projecting concentrically from the top section to seal against an inside surface of the cannula connector end. | 11-12-2015 |
20160000652 | CONTAINER AND KIT FOR PROVIDING PARENTERAL NUTRITION - The invention relates to a container ( | 01-07-2016 |
20160015892 | Fluid Delivery Devices, Systems and Methods - Fluid delivery devices, systems and methods. The fluid delivery devices may be used to delivery fluid (e.g., insulin) to a user. The devices may have one or more inlets, and may be configured for use with an injection device, such as a syringe, and/or with a pump. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030713 | Medication Delivery Assembly - A medication delivery assembly includes a catheter that may be inserted into the human body such as into a human bladder. The catheter is structured so a medication channel is defined in the catheter. A medication port is coupled to the catheter. The medication port is in communication with the medication channel. The medication port is penetrable so the medication port may receive a medication. The medication is deliverable into the medication channel. A dispenser is coupled to the catheter. The dispenser is in communication with the medication channel. The medication is deliverable into the dispenser. The dispenser may release the medication into the human bladder. | 02-04-2016 |
20160106969 | CONNECTOR CAP ASSEMBLY - The invention relates to a connector/cap assembly comprising locking means and coupling means allowing the cap to be removed from the connector using only one hand and preferably without the cap coming into contact with the hand of the practitioner. | 04-21-2016 |
20160129235 | Needleless, Intermittent, Neutral Displacement IV Injection Port - An injection port assembly including a body having first and second mating structures configured to mate with a first connector for a first fluid pathway and a second connector on a device, respectively. A resilient barrier substantially contained within the body and compressible from a first position in which fluid flow between the first and second connectors is blocked to a more compressed second position in which fluid flow between the first and second connectors is permitted. A hollow cannula can be coupled with the first mating structure and disposed within the resilient barrier, the hollow cannula having a distal end configured to extend through the resilient barrier when the resilient barrier is in the second position, the distal end having lateral slots. The resilient barrier can have first and second annular sealing rings positioned above and below the lateral slots respectively. | 05-12-2016 |
20160199569 | Infusion Adapter | 07-14-2016 |