38th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 172 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140276404 | BALLOON SURFACE COATING - The present invention is directed to catheter balloons and balloon catheters with such catheter balloons coated with at least one layer containing at least one antiproliferative, immunosuppressive, anti-angiogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-restenotic and/or anti-thrombotic agent and a top coat consisting of a polyvinyl alcohol—polyethylene glycol graft copolymer as well as the use of these balloon catheters for the prevention of restenosis. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276405 | Drug Delivery with an Expandable Polymeric Component - Embodiments are generally directed to the delivery of drugs through the use of an expandable polymeric component that is configured to swell when exposed to a recipient's bodily fluid. More specifically, in one embodiment an apparatus for implantation into a recipient comprises an expandable polymeric component and a drug delivery element that releasably carries a drug. The drug delivery element at least partially surrounds the expandable polymeric component. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276406 | CONFORMABLE BALLOON DEVICES AND METHODS - The present disclosure is directed toward a semi-compliant to non-compliant, conformable balloon useful in medical applications. Conformable balloons of the present disclosure exhibit a low or insignificant straightening force when in a curved configuration and at inflation pressures greater than 4 atm. Balloons of the present disclosure are constructed of material that can compress along an inner length when the balloon is in a curved configuration. In further embodiments, balloons of the present disclosure can be constructed of material that sufficiently elongates along an outer arc when the balloon is in a curved configuration. As a result, medical balloons, in accordance with the present disclosure, when inflated in a curved configuration, exhibit kink-free configurations and do not cause a significant degree of vessel straightening. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276407 | Medical Devices Having Micropatterns - Medical devices having one or more micropatterned surfaces (e.g., micropatterned coatings). | 2014-09-18 |
20140276408 | SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHOD FOR TREATING A SINUS CONDITION - Described here are systems, devices, and methods for delivery of an implant to a bodily cavity. The implant may include a hub and a plurality of legs, and may be moveable between a low-profile and expanded configuration. The systems may include a crimping device having a crimping member with a plurality of arms. The plurality of arms may engage the plurality of legs of the implant, and may move the legs to move the implant to the low-profile configuration. In some instances a delivery device may aid in crimping and/or delivery of the implant. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276409 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING OCCLUSIONS IN AN INFUSION PUMP - Occlusions in a delivery line of an infusion pump can be detected by measuring pressure differentials in the pump over short periods of time in order to minimize the effects of long term systematic sensor changes. In a delivery mode such as basal insulin delivery where a small portion of a volume of fluid is delivered, pressure readings can be obtained before and after the motor move to deliver each portion and compared. The differentials after one or more motor moves can be compared to determine whether an occlusion is present. In a delivery mode such as bolus insulin delivery in which an entire volume of fluid is delivered, pressure differentials can be obtained for consecutive deliveries at a common point in the delivery cycle of each delivery. Comparison of these pressure values can be used to determine whether an occlusion is present. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276410 | SUBCUTANEOUS HYDRATION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND DEVICE - Systems, methods, and devices for providing subcutaneous hydration are disclosed. A system for providing subcutaneous hydration may include an infusion bag including a hydration fluid, a tubing removably connected to the infusion bag, a squeezable bulb at least partially encompassing the tubing for at least one of flushing and priming the tubing, and a deployment device including an integrated needle which is operative provide subcutaneous hydration through the needle. A deployment device for subcutaneous hydration includes a base may include a needle aperture, a spring-loaded barrel attached the base and including a needle, and a firing mechanism within the barrel for deploying the needle from the barrel and further operative to project the needle through the aperture only when a tent of skin has been raised within the aperture for injection. A method for providing subcutaneous hydration may include steps necessary to operate the systems and devices for subcutaneous hydration. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276411 | Fluid Delivery System and Method of Fluid Delivery to a Patient - A fluid delivery system includes a pressurizing mechanism. The pressurizing mechanism includes: a substantially cylindrical body having a movable member positioned therein that divides the body into a first chamber and a second chamber; a plunger rod connected to a first side of the movable member and extending through a substantially closed first end of the body; and an elongated member connected to a second side of the movable member and extending through a substantially closed second end of the body. The plunger rod configured to operatively engage a fluid container. Fluid is dispensed from the fluid container by forming a vacuum within at least the first chamber by moving the movable member toward the second end of the body, allowing atmospheric pressure to enter the second chamber, and actuating the pressurizing mechanism to cause the moving member to move towards the first end of the body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276412 | CATHETER HAVING MOVABLE TUBULAR STRUCTURE - Catheter including an inner tubular member having a proximal end portion, a distal end portion and an exterior surface. The inner tubular member further has a guidewire lumen defined therein. An outer tubular member is movable relative to the inner tubular member, the outer tubular member has a proximal end, a distal end and an interior surface directed toward the exterior surface of the inner tubular member. A movable tubular structure is disposed between the outer tubular member and the inner tubular member. The movable tubular structure includes a body member having an outer surface with a recess defined therein. The outer tubular member is received within the recess to form a trough along a portion of an exterior surface of the outer tubular member. The trough has a filler disposed therein to couple the outer tubular member to the body member of the movable tubular structure. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276413 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY AND SIMULATION SYSTEM WITH A REMOVABLE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR MEDICAMENT AND A ROTATABLE ACTUATION COMPONENT - In one embodiment of the invention, a container for storing a medicament prior to use is provided. The container includes a first housing for containing a medicament, a second housing, wherein the first housing is movable relative to the second housing, and an injection member associated with a lower portion of the first housing, wherein when the first housing moves relative to the second housing in a first direction to deliver the medicament, the injection member extends from the second housing traversing a first contaminant barrier disposed at a lower portion of the second housing. The first housing moves relative to the second housing in a second direction wherein the injection member is retracted into the second housing to prevent an unintentional contact with the injection member. In a further embodiment, an actuation mechanism for actuation of an injection includes a rotatable member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276414 | REMOVABLE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR MEDICAMENT DELIVERY AND TRAINING - Embodiments of the invention include a medicament device configured to provide stepwise instructions for using the device to a user in a particular sequence is provided. The device includes a reusable housing configured to receive a container, the reusable housing including a control interface, the control interface including at least one responsive member reactive to a user input, an actuation member configured to interact with the container, a signal output component associated with the reusable housing; and circuitry associated with the reusable housing configured to control a provision of the stepwise instructions to the user in the particular sequence. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276415 | INFUSION SYSTEM WITH DUAL-CHAMBERED RESERVOIR - Described herein are medical fluid infusion systems for pumping a fluid to a patient, such as in a hospital environment. In one aspect, disclosed is an infusion system including a drive assembly having a drive fluid reservoir and a drive mechanism configured to apply a force to drive fluid from the drive fluid reservoir through a length of tubing. The infusion system includes a hydraulic assembly having a first fluid chamber having an inlet port configured to be in fluid communication with the length of tubing and a second fluid chamber having an outlet port configured to be in fluid communication with a patient extension set and a flexible movable divider sealing the first fluid chamber from the second fluid chamber. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276416 | Socketed Portal Anchors and Methods of Using Same - Anchors for securing a medical device relative to a body portal, wherein the anchors may accommodate most any implantation trajectory through the portal. Such anchors may further secure the device along any such trajectory without imparting undesirable biasing forces that may shift the device from its intended implanted location. In some embodiments, the anchor is configured as a burr hole anchor including a spherical member contained in a socket of the anchor such that orientation of the spherical member is permitted about three mutually perpendicular axes. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276417 | STEPPED CATHETERS WITH FLOW RESTRICTORS AND INFUSION SYSTEMS USING THE SAME - A stepped catheter comprising a distal portion of smaller diameter than a proximal portion, wherein the distal portion defines a flow aperture configured to deliver fluid passing through the catheter from the proximal portion to the flow aperture. The catheter may include a flow restrictor located within a lumen of the catheter at or near the flow aperture. A filter element may also be included and located within the lumen of the catheter at a location upstream of the flow restrictor. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276418 | Socketed Portal Anchors and Methods of Using Same - Anchors for securing a medical device relative to a body portal, wherein the anchors may accommodate most any implantation trajectory through the portal. Such anchors may further secure the device along any such trajectory without imparting undesirable biasing forces that may shift the device from its intended implanted location. In some embodiments, the anchor is configured as a burr hole anchor including a spherical member contained in a socket of the anchor wherein the socket may be collapsed to lock the spherical member along a particular trajectory. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276419 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATION OF INSULIN PUMPS AND CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING - A portable insulin pump can integrate and display data from a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to allow a user to more readily determine whether any interaction with the pump is necessary. Data from the CGM can automatically be transmitted to the pump and can be displayed for user analysis or automatically analyzed to present recommendations to the user based on combined data from the CGM and the pump. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276420 | SIMPLIFIED INSULIN PUMP FOR TYPE II DIABETICS - A simplified insulin pump allows type II diabetics to identify routine patterns in their daily lifestyle that provide a generally accurate typical pattern of activity and meals. An infusion regimen can be programmed into the pump that generally correlates with this typical pattern to provide a viable treatment option for a type II diabetic without the need for specific and precise matching of insulin to carbohydrate consumption or activity level. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276421 | MEDICAL FLUID CASSETTE LEAK DETECTION METHODS AND DEVICES - A method is provided for detecting leaks in a disposable medical fluid cassette that includes a base and a flexible membrane attached to the base in such a way that the base and the flexible membrane cooperate to at least partially form a fluid passageway. The method includes applying a first force to the flexible membrane, measuring a first physical property of a system that includes the medical fluid cassette a medical fluid pumping machine, removing the first force from the flexible membrane, applying a second force to the flexible membrane, measuring a second physical property of the system, and determining whether the medical fluid cassette leaks based on a comparison of the first physical property and the second physical property. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276422 | BULK FLUID SOURCE INJECTOR SYSTEMS - An injector system including a docking station and a cassette and various transfer devices for transferring fluid from a bulk fluid container to a reservoir in the cassette are described herein along with methods for using such devices and systems to inject fluid from the bulk fluid container into a patient. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276423 | INFUSION SYSTEM AND METHODS - An infusion cartridge for use with an ambulatory infusion system can be provided with a preattached infusion set to eliminate potential leakage, potential snagging and other inconveniences from tubing connectors. The infusion cartridge can include a rigid housing, a collapsible fluid reservoir within the housing and a dispense mechanism for drawing fluid from the reservoir and sending it out an outlet port. A length of tubing can be fixedly attached to the outlet port in fluid communication with the outlet port. The length of tubing can extend as a unitary construct from the outlet port to a connector that connects to a cannula for delivering fluid from the reservoir to a user. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276424 | Pump Segment Placement - A pump cassette is configured for coupling with a pump device. The pump cassette may include a fluid lumen adapted for passage and propulsion of an infusion fluid toward a patient; a valve assembly that can be actuated to regulate fluid flow through the fluid lumen; and a frame coupled to the fluid lumen and the valve assembly. The frame is adapted to be inserted into a seat of a pump device. The frame is configured to be inserted into the seat only when aligned in a predetermined orientation relative to the seat. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276425 | ROTARY VALVE FOR A DISPOSABLE INFUSION SET - A pump cassette includes fluid lumen adapted for passage of an infusion fluid toward a patient. A rotary valve assembly can be actuated to regulate fluid flow through the fluid lumen and a frame is coupled to the fluid lumen and the valve assembly. The frame is adapted to be inserted into a seat of a pump device, wherein the frame provides a platen relative to the fluid lumen. The frame is configured to be inserted into the seat only when aligned in a predetermined orientation relative to the seat. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276426 | Modular Medical Device System - A system includes an inductive backplane, at least one communications interface, and a control unit. The inductive backplane is configured to secure and inductively power a plurality of detachable medical device modules. The control unit controls, via the at least one communications interface, at least one attribute of each medical device module when the medical device module is secured to the inductive backplane. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276427 | RUGGED IV INFUSION DEVICE - A rugged infusion device capable of exerting consistent pressure onto an IV bag for intravenous medical use, wherein said device and said IV bag are surrounded by a rugged outer shell having a proximal and distal parts with respect to the device, said distal part comprising one or more of a flow regulator, a modulator, and a flow meter for regulating, smoothing, and measuring the flow of fluids effused from the IV bag, wherein said rugged proximal parts are capable of absorbing impacts to minimize the force imparted to the rugged infusion device. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276428 | SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR UTILIZING A PUMPING CASSETTE - The present invention involves, in some embodiments, systems and methods for pumping fluid into or out of a patient via a cartridge. The cartridge may include a membrane defining a chamber and mechanisms to supply, measure and control pressure in the chamber. The system further includes a processor that can be configured to compare certain pressure measurements to each other to facilitate determining if an error condition exists in the medical system if the difference between measurements is greater than a threshold. In certain cases the error condition may indicate leakage of the membrane, for example due to a pinhole in the membrane. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276429 | PORTABLE AND FUNCTIONAL VAGINAL WASHING APPARATUS - A portable functional vaginal cleansing apparatus is provided to prevent inflammation in vagina, to maintain cleanness, and to enhance massage effect. A portable functional vaginal cleansing apparatus comprises: a doughnut-shaped main body; a semicylinder water tank with a water level indicator ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140276430 | MEDICAMENT DELIVERY AND SIMULATION SYSTEM WITH A REMOVABLE DISPOSABLE CONTAINER FOR MEDICAMENT AND A ROTATABLE ACTUATION COMPONENT - In one embodiment of the invention, a container for storing a medicament prior to use is provided. The container includes a first housing for containing a medicament, a second housing, wherein the first housing is movable relative to the second housing, and an injection member associated with a lower portion of the first housing, wherein when the first housing moves relative to the second housing in a first direction to deliver the medicament, the injection member extends from the second housing traversing a first contaminant barrier disposed at a lower portion of the second housing. The first housing moves relative to the second housing in a second direction wherein the injection member is retracted into the second housing to prevent an unintentional contact with the injection member. In a further embodiment, an actuation mechanism for actuation of an injection includes a rotatable member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276431 | Operating an Infusion Pump System - Some embodiments of a medical infusion pump system include a pump device and a removable controller device. When the pump device and the removable controller device are removably attached to one another, the components may provide a portable infusion pump unit to dispense medicine to a user. In particular embodiments, the removable controller device includes a user interface to readily provide information, for example, about the operation of the pump. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276432 | VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICE - An access device for placing a medical article within a body space includes a needle, a dilator, and a sheath. The dilator can be coaxially and slideably disposed about the needle, and the sheath can be coaxially and slideably disposed about the dilator. The access device can further include a inner member coaxially disposed between the needle and dilator. The needle can include a fenestration in fluid communication with a space between the needle and inner member. When the needle punctures a blood vessel, the fenestration allows blood to flow into the space between the needle and inner member to provide a visual indicator to a physician or healthcare professional that the needle is in a vessel. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276433 | SAFETY IV CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH SEAL - Catheter assemblies are described having a catheter hub with a catheter tube and a needle hub with a needle projecting through the catheter tube. The catheter hub has at least two seals with at least one being a temporary seal that ends or terminates upon movement of a needle and/or a guard. Different needle guards are provided that can be seated differently within the catheter hub to seal against the elastic seal. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276434 | VALVED CATHETER ASSEMBLIES AND RELATED METHODS - Catheter assemblies are described having a catheter hub with a catheter tube and a needle hub with a needle projecting through the catheter tube. The catheter hub has a valve or a septum for stopping or slowing down the flow of fluid in or out of the catheter hub when the valve or septum is closed. The valve has features formed thereon to facilitate venting, opening, closing, or combinations thereof. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276435 | Needle Retraction Apparatus - A needle retraction apparatus comprising a body having a forwardly projecting needle, a needle retraction mechanism seated inside the body and biasing the needle rearwardly relative to the body, a slide member attachable to the body and having an opening communicating with a needle retraction cavity projecting away from the body, and an actuator rotatable relative to the slide member to reposition the slide member from a first position preventing needle retraction to a second position permitting needle retraction. An IV catheter introducer comprising the subject needle retraction apparatus is also disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276436 | ASSEMBLY FOR POSITIONING A SECURITY GUIDE NEXT TO AN ACCESS SHEATH - Assembly for positioning an access sheath and a security guide next to the access sheath where the access sheath is adapted to be threaded onto a catheter. The catheter includes a groove extending between an outer hole and an inner hole which groove has a greater width than a width of the security guide. The access sheath includes an opening extending longitudinally from a distal end of the access sheath and is rotatable around the catheter between an open position in which the opening of the access sheath at least partially coincides with the groove of the catheter and enables the release of the security guide, and a closed position in which the access sheath covers the groove of the catheter maintaining the security guide within the groove. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276437 | TROCAR SURGICAL SEAL - A trocar surgical seal or surgical access device is provided. The trocar surgical seal comprises first and second supports coupled together by a film passageway. The trocar surgical seal provides an instrument seal for instruments inserted therethrough. The trocar surgical seal occupies minimal surgical space. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276438 | Anchor Device and Method - Some embodiments of an anchor device may include bendable anchor mechanism that is deployable in a subcutaneous layer to releasably secure the anchor device to a patient's body. Certain embodiments of the anchor mechanism may include one or more barbs that flexibly bend in response to an insertion or removal force. As such, the anchor mechanism may be inserted into a subcutaneous layer, and removed from the subcutaneous layer, without the need for a separate actuation device to extend or retract the barbs. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276439 | IV LINE CLASP - The present invention is an alternate IV line clasp for holding IV equipment securely to a patient's body without the use of tape. The clasp has a contoured recessed channel provided in an underside of a head of the clasp such that the channel receives and holds the IV equipment therein. The clasp has an adjustable, slightly elastic strap that extends over the head of the clasp by inserting through slits provided on either side of the head and then extending around the patient's body in the area of the body where the IV is installed. The two ends of the strap are provided, respectively, with hook and loop fasteners that allow the strap to be removably secured to itself and around the patient's body to hold the head and attached IV in place. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276440 | CATHETER SECUREMENT DEVICE - A catheter securement device includes a flexible base member having an adhesive side and an opposite non-adhesive side. A elastomeric anchoring member is mounted on the nonadhesive side of the base member. The anchoring member integrally includes a body attached to the base member, a pair of opposing pull tabs freely extending outwardly from the body, a keeper disposed in each of the pull tabs, and a T-shaped strap freely extending from the body.] The T-shaped strap terminates in a pair of opposing heads that are disposed generally parallel to the pull tabs. Pulling the opposing pull tabs opens the keepers for receiving the heads of the T-shaped strap, and the heads of the T-strap are selectively insertable into the keepers for securing a catheter between the anchoring member body and the strap. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276441 | CATHETER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A catheter management system comprises several layers where a top layer has one or more channels to receive one or more elongated medical devices or members and a bottom layer comprises adhesive to secure the catheter management system to a patient or other secure site in the operating field. A firm upper surface causes the elongated medical devices or members to stay in the channels, whereas a firm inner layer facilitates maintaining the shape of the catheter management system and providing resistance for an operator to easily release an elongated medical device or member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276442 | DUAL CHAMBER DEVICE | 2014-09-18 |
20140276443 | Needle Assembly Attachment and Removal Device - Described is a needle assembly attachment and removal device comprising a case having a base and a longitudinal axis (L), a carriage axially movable with the case from a first position to a second position, a carrier rotatably coupled to the carriage and adapted to hold a needle assembly, and a gearing arrangement rotatably coupled to the carriage and adapted to rotate the carrier in a first rotational direction as the carriage moves from the first position to the second position and in a second rotational direction as the carriage moves from the second position to the first position. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276444 | AUTOMATIC INJECTION DEVICES - An injection device comprises a syringe extendible against a spring bias from a retracted position in a housing to a projecting injecting position. A spring biased plunger has collapsible elbows which, when the plunger is released, initially engage the end of the syringe to drive it to the projecting position, whereupon arresting of the syringe movement causes the elbows to collapse inside the syringe to allow the plunger to engage and drive the bung. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276445 | Frontal Attachment Device for Syringe with Pinch-Activated Retraction - A retractable needle device attachable to the front of a fluid collection or infusion device such as a syringe, the retractable needle device comprising a housing having an engagement member, a slide support surface, a retraction cavity and a first pinch surface; a needle; a needle alignment member comprising a needle tube and a second pinch surface; and a needle retraction mechanism positioned within the needle tube and configured to bias the needle rearwardly; wherein the first and second pinch surfaces are configured so that a pinching force applied to them will cause relative lateral movement between the housing and needle alignment member. This translational movement from an injection position, wherein the needle is aligned with the syringe connector, to a retraction position, wherein the needle is aligned with the retraction cavity, allows the needle retraction mechanism to force the needle into the retraction cavity. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276446 | RETRACTABLE NEEDLE ADAPTERS AND SAFETY SYRINGES - Barrel adapters for safety syringes include a barrel and a plunger assembly adapted to move within the barrel, a barrel tip adapted to be sealingly engaged with a distal end of the barrel and a needle retraction mechanism having a needle subassembly and an actuator subassembly. The needle subassembly includes a needle, and a needle-over-mold (NOM) through which the needle extends. The needle subassembly is disposed at least partially within the barrel tip, and adapted to move from an injection position in which the needle extends from a distal end of the barrel tip to a retracted position in which the needle is disposed within at least one of the barrel tip or the barrel. The actuator subassembly includes a needle seal, a push-bar, and an actuator surface. The needle retraction mechanism includes a biasing member and an actuable locking arrangement. A syringe includes such barrel adapters. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276447 | SAFETY NEEDLE SYRINGE BRAKING SYSTEM - A braking mechanism for a retractable safety syringe is disclosed herein. In a first embodiment, the braking mechanism is disposed about the distal end of a piston. The braking mechanism may comprise a friction material about a post attached to a piston. The friction material is displaced from a seat to a landing when the piston is traversed to a fully extended position to disengage the braking mechanism. In a second embodiment, the braking mechanism is disposed at a proximal end of a syringe body. The braking mechanism has a friction member which engages an outer surface of a rigid shaft of a plunger. The friction member is selectively pivotable to disengage the braking mechanism. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276448 | AUTOINJECTOR - Described is an autoinjector comprising a spring holder, a guide cylinder releasably coupled to the spring holder, a drive assembly releasably coupled to the spring holder, a drive spring adapted to apply a force on the drive assembly, and a penetration spring adapted to apply a force on the guide cylinder. The guide cylinder is adapted to accommodate a syringe having a plunger. The drive assembly is coupled to the guide cylinder and adapted to engage the plunger. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276449 | Syringe With Disinfecting Tip Feature - Syringe assemblies comprising a disinfecting reservoir collar to ensure adherence to aseptic techniques for use in flush procedures for vascular access devices (VAD's) are described. Also described are methods of disinfecting vascular access devices. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276450 | Arrangement For Sequential Delivery of Fluid Volumes - The present invention relates to a reservoir unit ( | 2014-09-18 |
20140276451 | CONSTANT FORCE SYRINGE - Various syringe systems are disclosed. One such syringe system may include a body having a hollow lumen and a distal end, a vacuum chamber disposed within the hollow lumen of the syringe body, a first plunger connected to a distal portion of the vacuum chamber, the first plunger forming a first seal against an inner surface of the syringe body and defining a fluid delivery volume between the first plunger and the distal end of the syringe body, a second plunger disposed within the vacuum chamber, the second plunger forming a second seal against an inner surface of the vacuum chamber and defining a proximal and distal volume compartments within the vacuum chamber, and a piston affixed to the second plunger, the piston configured to move the second plunger within the vacuum chamber, thereby altering a volume of the proximal volume compartment and a volume of the distal volume compartment. | 2014-09-18 |
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. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276453 | CATHETER ASSEMBLIES WITH WIPEABLE BLOODSTOP AND RELATED METHODS - Catheter assemblies are described having a catheter hub with a catheter tube and a needle hub with a needle projecting through the catheter tube. The catheter hub has a valve or a septum for stopping or slowing down the flow of fluid in or out of the catheter hub when the valve or septum is closed. The valve or septum has an exposed proximal wall that enables the valve to be wiped or cleaned with an antiseptic solution. The valve further has a cavity for receiving at least part of a needle guard, which is incorporated for preventing accidental needle stick with the needle tip. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276454 | STRESS SHIELD AND INFECTION CONTROL FOR A SKIN-IMPLANT INTERFACE - Embodiments for superficial tissue compliance modulation and negative pressure wound therapy for stabilization of a chronic percutaneous implant are disclosed. An external cap is coupled to a compliance gradient of progressively decreasing stiffness. Together the external cap and compliance gradient act as a stress shield that allows forces that would otherwise act on the skin at the skin-implant interface to be dissipated over a larger area. In addition, negative pressure and fluids may be applied through negative pressure and fluid adapters, respectively, to the skin-implant interface, the status of which may be further monitored through the use of one or more sensors. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276455 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH SUPPORT MEMBER - Needleless connectors are described herein. A needleless connector includes a body, a valve element at least partially disposed within the body, and a base. The valve element includes a cylindrical portion having an outwardly extending flange at a distal end. The flange has a bottom surface with an outer area and an inner area. The base includes a rim having a top surface that is in contact with at least a portion of the outer area of the flange of the valve element, the rim defining a recess with a bottom surface distally separated from the top surface of the rim, and at least one support member extending from the rim into the recess so as to contact the inner portion of the bottom surface of the flange. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276456 | INTRAVENOUS CONNECTOR HAVING ANTIMICROBIAL TREATMENT - An intravenous connector is provided having a valve body having first end configured to receive a syringe for administering medicine to a patient; a spike element having a tapered hollow spike terminating in a tip at a first end and having a second end configured for attaching to an intravenous tube, the spike element secured in the valve body such that the tip is disposed proximate the first end of the valve body and the second end of the spike element is located at a second end of the valve body; and a pliable seal member disposed in the valve body around the tapered hollow spike and exposed at the first end of the valve body. An antimicrobial material comprising a silane quaternary ammonium salt is incorporated on or within the seal member and is coated on the valve body and the spike element, and wherein the antimicrobial material. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276457 | DRIP CHAMBER WITH HYDROPHOBIC INTERIOR SURFACE - A drip chamber for an infusion tube, including: a first end including a drip tube; a second end including an exit port; and a wall connecting the first and second ends and including an interior surface with a hydrophobic portion. The drip chamber includes a space enclosed by the interior wall and the first and second ends. The hydrophobic portion of the interior surface repels liquid contacting the hydrophobic coating. The hydrophobic portion of the interior surface enables light to refract through the hydrophobic portion and the wall in the same manner as is the case when the hydrophobic portion is not present on the interior surface. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276458 | MALE LUER WITH FLUID PATH AND VENT PATH SEALS - A male needleless connector includes a body having a male fitting with a distal port, a valve disposed within the body and having a first position wherein the valve seals the port and a second position wherein the valve does not seal the port, and a sliding seal disposed over a portion of the male fitting and having a first configuration wherein a first portion of the sliding seal is in sealing contact with the male fitting and a second configuration wherein the first portion is not in sealing contact with the male fitting. Moving the sliding seal to the second configuration opens the seal between the sliding seal and the male fitting and displaces the valve to the second position, thereby opening the seal between the valve and the port. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276459 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH FOLDING VALVE - A needleless connector has a body having an internal cavity with a sealing ridge, a port, an output flow channel, and a fluid flow path between the port and output flow channel. The connector also has a collapsible valve disposed within the cavity. The valve includes a cylindrical wall having a center axis and a shoulder and defining an internal air space, wherein the shoulder is configured to sealingly contact the ridge of the body so as to block the fluid flow path, and a head fixedly attached to the wall, the head having first and second smiley cuts disposed on opposite sides of the head. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276460 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH REDUCED TRAPPED VOLUME - A female connector has a body with an internal cavity having a port and an internal surface. A collapsible valve is disposed within the internal cavity. The valve has a head with an external surface, wherein the head is in sealing contact with the internal surface of the internal cavity at a first location separated from the port so as to create a primary seal and at a second location proximate to the port so as to form a secondary seal when the female connector is not mated with a compatible male connector. The valve also has a neck coupled to the head proximal to the primary seal. The neck has a smiley cut. The valve also has a base portion coupled to the neck proximal to the smiley cut. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276461 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH FLEXIBLE VALVE - A flexible valve for a connectors is described. In one example, a flexible valve for a connector includes a head having a top section and a column section defining an axial center of the head, wherein the top section includes a top planar surface that is non-perpendicular with respect to the axial center of the column section; a primary seal portion coupled to the head; and a lower portion coupled to the primary seal portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276462 | MULTIPLE-USE INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ASSEMBLY SEPTUM AND SEPTUM ACTUATOR - The present invention relates to a multiple-use intravenous (IV) catheter assembly septum and septum actuator. In particular, the present invention relates to an IV catheter assembly having a stationary septum actuator and a blood control septum, wherein the blood control septum is configured to slide within a catheter adapter of the IV catheter assembly between a compressed state and an uncompressed state. When in the compressed state, a slit of the blood control septum is opened and the septum comprises stored compressive potential energy. When the septum is released from the compressed state, the stored compressive potential energy is release and the blood control septum is restored to its original shape, thereby closing the septum's slit. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276463 | ZERO REFLUX FEMALE VALVE WITH SMALL PRIMING VOLUME - Needleless connectors are described. An example needleless connector includes a housing and a compressible valve. The housing may define an internal cavity and may include a body section having a first port and one or more internal contact tabs and a base section having a valve mount and a second port. The compressible valve may be disposed within at least a portion of the internal cavity and be movably retained within the housing. The compressible valve may include a flange portion for securing the compressible valve within the housing. A central longitudinal axis of the housing may be defined by a coaxial arrangement of the first and second port. The one or more internal contact tabs may be arranged to contact an outer side surface of the flange portion such that a radial force substantially orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis is provided for securement. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276464 | SEALING MULTIPLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A cannula seal is presented. The cannula seal includes a cross-slit seal that can include a side wall that includes folded sidewalls; slits that are formed by the folded sidewalls when the cross-slit seal is in a closed position; and a concave end surface at the slits. The cross-slit seal can include energizing ribs formed to close the seal. The instrument guide includes a pyramidal shaped seal that seals against doors when no instrument is inserted and seals against an instrument when the instrument is inserted. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276465 | Sealing Multiple Surgical Instruments - A cannula cap is disclosed. A cannula cap according to some embodiments of the invention includes an instrument guide attachment; a cannula attachment; and a seal captured between the instrument guide attachment and the cannula attachment. In some embodiments, a cannula cap can include a lid; a locking ring; a base; and a cannula seal captured between the lid and the base. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276466 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH A TORTUOUS FLUID FLOW PATH - A needleless connector has a housing with an internal cavity having an interior surface, a port, an output flow channel, and a fluid flow path through the cavity between the port and the output flow channel. A collapsible valve is disposed within the cavity. The valve has one or more rings each having a surface that is in sealing contact with the interior surface of the housing. There are one or more notches formed in each of the one or more rings, and the flow path passes through one of the notches in each of the one or more rings. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276467 | HANGING BAG ASSEMBLY FOR ENTERAL FEEDING SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SAME - A feeding bag system and method of preparing a feeding system is described. The system can include an adapter cap having a threaded portion for threadbly receiving the feeding bottle, a funnel-shaped portion having a tip portion configured to cooperate with an enteral feeding tube, a vent passageway disposed through the adapter cap, and a fluid passageway disposed through the funnel-shaped portion. The system can also include a bag configured to be suspended by a medical hanger. The bag may include walls defining an inner cavity, an upper opening for positioning the feeding bottle therethrough, and a sealed lower portion. The sealed lower portion can include an aperture configured to receive a portion of the adapter cap therethrough. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276468 | SAFETY CLIP FOR A NEEDLE - A safety clip that securely and reversibly attaches to an assembly of a catheter and needle is disclosed. The safety clip securely enshrouding a needle tip of the needle following use of the needle. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276469 | FLUID EVACUATION DEVICE - A fluid evacuation device is attachable to a hand-held instrument to provide the hand-held instrument with fluid evacuation capabilities. The fluid evacuation device includes a nozzle, a hose mount, and an evacuation hose. The nozzle has a receptacle that receives a portion of a hand-held instrument therein. The distal end of the nozzle has an opening therein through which fluid may be drawn into the nozzle. The fluid can pass through a flow region in the nozzle. The hose mount extends from the nozzle and connects the hose to the nozzle. The hose mount includes a passageway through which the fluid can pass from the flow region into the evacuation hose. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276470 | Dialysis Catheters with Fluoropolymer Additives - A venous access catheter shaft and method of using and manufacturing such a catheter is provided. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter is provided comprising a base polymer having a Shore A durometer of 85A or lower, with 2.0% percent by weight of surface modifier, and a radiopaque filler comprising between 20-40 percentage by weight. In another aspect of the invention, a method reducing thrombus accumulation on a venous access catheter is provided wherein the catheter surface's resistance to thrombus formation is enhanced during indwell time by lowering the durometer rating of the base polymer of the catheter without increasing the amount of surface modifier additive. In another aspect of the invention, a method of manufacturing a catheter shaft is provided, wherein the shaft is formed comprising a base polymer having a Shore A durometer of 85A or lower, with 2.0% percent by weight of surface modifier, and a radiopaque filler comprising 30% by weight barium sulfate, and optionally a colorant of 0.2% weight. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276471 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING BONE TISSUE - The present disclosure relates to devices for injecting material into a body. The devices include a housing having a deployment cannula extending therefrom. The device also includes a rotary drive member wherein rotational movement of the drive member relative to the housing results in linear movement of an elongated injection member within a lumen of and out of a distal end opening of the deployment cannula. The elongated injection member includes a proximal end portion that may have a Tuohy-Huber tip and/or varying radii therealong. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276472 | Short-Bevel Non-Coring Needle - A non-coring needle for use in accessing an implanted medical device is disclosed. The non-coring needle is configured so as to include a compact bevel face relative to standard non-coring needles. In one embodiment, the non-coring needle comprises a hollow cannula that defines a lumen and terminates at a sharpened distal tip. The cannula includes a proximal portion and a bent distal portion. The distal portion defines a bevel face extending proximally from the distal tip, and the bevel face includes the lumen distal opening. The bevel face defines an open angle of at least about one degree with respect to a longitudinal axis of the proximal portion of the cannula. The bevel face is also laterally offset from the proximal portion of the cannula by an offset distance of no more than about 0.010 inch. A portion of the bevel face is dulled to prevent access port septum coring. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276473 | PORTAL AND SEPTUM THEREFOR - An implantable portal includes a septum that has embedded therein a plurality of formations that together form an indicia adapted to identify at least one characteristic of the portal. The formations are configured from impressions formed on different layers of the septum spatially separated along the vertical axis of the septum. The impressions are filled with a radiopaque material. The superposed formations do not overlap when viewed from atop the septum. When viewed under radiographic imaging from the top of the septum, a 3-D identification indicia is presented to the viewer. The 3-D indicia may be used as a 3-D marker to focus the location of the septum where a needle to access the fluid reservoir of the portal may be inserted. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276474 | MICROARRAY WITH POLYMER-FREE MICROSTRUCTURES, METHODS OF MAKING, AND METHODS OF USE - A microprojection array comprising an approximately planar base and a plurality of microprojections, wherein the array comprises a therapeutic macromolecule and a stabilizing excipient. Described herein are microstructures having a proximal and distal layer, wherein the distal layer which contains the therapeutic molecule does not rely on the presence of a structure-forming polymer to impart the mechanical strength necessary to penetrate the skin. Methods of forming the array, and methods of using the array are contemplated. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276475 | Bandage - An improved band-aid or bandage comprises a dry or dried medicament or medicinal substance in a gauze pad, medical dressing, or pouch. The gauze pad, medical dressing, or pouch is attached to a person's body with an attachment means that has an aperture therethrough, the aperture located adjacent the gauze pad, medical dressing, or pouch. A user can attach the band-aid or bandage to a body and then pass water or another liquid through the aperture to wet the dry or dried medicament or medicinal substance. Once wetted, the medicament or medicinal substance can then suffuse out of the gauze pad, medical dressing, or pouch and onto the part of the body to which it is adjacent, thereby obtaining a desired effect on the body. A method of delivering a medicament or medicinal substance comprises the steps of disposing a dry or dried medicament or medicinal substance in a gauze pad, medical dressing, or pouch; affixing the gauze pad, medical dressing, or pouch to an attachment means for attaching it to a body; attaching the gauze pad, medical dressing, or pouch to a body; and wetting the pouch with an amount of liquid sufficient to wet the dry or dried medicament or medicinal substance. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276476 | PORTABLE MANAGEMENT AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR EYE DROP MEDICATION REGIMENT - Systems and methods for medication management are provided. Some embodiments provide for a portable medication management and monitoring system for eye drop instillation in ocular chronic conditions. At least one embodiment includes a device having one or more of the following elements: (a) a jacket that goes around an eye drop bottle; (b) tactile sensors to detect the user's fingers and generate data to activate the system; (c) motion sensors to detect the motion of the medication bottle when it is grabbed and moved by the user; (d) a wireless communication module to send and receive data to a computer and portable communication devices; and/or (e) a compartment for holding the electronic components. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276477 | METHOD OF TREATING INFECTIONS, DISEASES OR DISORDERS OF NAIL UNIT - Methods for the subungual treatment of diseases or disorders of the nail unit including infections, especially fungal infections, and nail psoriasis involving the toenails and fingernails are described. The methods provide a technique for placement of a drug-containing composition subungually with reduced risk of hematoma formation and improved patient comfort. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276478 | COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY OF TERTIARY AMINE DRUGS - Described are transdermal drug delivery systems for the transdermal administration of tertiary amine drugs, such as rivastigmine, fentanyl or rotigotine, comprising a polymer matrix comprising a free base form of the drug and at least one carboxyl group-containing compound. In some embodiments, the systems include a rate-controlling membrane and a skin-contacting face adhesive apart from the polymer matrix. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276479 | TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH OVERLAY - Transdermal drug delivery systems comprising a drug-containing layer, a backing layer, and an occlusive overlay layer extending beyond the perimeter of the backing layer by 3 to 6 mm in all directions are described. The systems achieve increased drug delivery over an extended time period. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276480 | BIOMOLECULAR WEARABLE APPARATUS - This invention relates to an apparatus that regulates thermodynamic energy-flow within a human body for producing beneficial effects such as, for example, improvement in strength, improvement in stamina, pain relief, etc. According to one embodiment, the invention provides a wearable apparatus that may include biomolecular components for building-up of a thermomagnetic energy within the human body. According to another embodiment, the invention provides a wearable apparatus that may include biomolecular components for dilution of a thermomagnetic energy within the human body. According to yet another embodiment, the invention provides a wearable apparatus that may include biomolecular components having orthomolecular and/or non-orthomolecular organic materials which are capable of thermomagnetic levororotary action and/or thermomagnetic dextrorotatory action. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276481 | SEALING AND ENCAPSULATION IN ENERGIZED OPHTHALMIC DEVICES WITH ANNULAR INSERTS - This invention discloses methods and apparatus for sealing and encapsulating Components on and within an annular-shaped Multi-Piece Insert. In some embodiments, an ophthalmic Lens is cast molded from a silicone hydrogel and the Component includes a sealed and encapsulated Multi-Piece Insert portion. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276482 | Systems for Sustained Intraocular Delivery of Low Solubility Compounds from a Port Delivery System Implant - Therapeutic agent delivery formulations for the sustained release of therapeutic agents from a Port Delivery System (PDS) implant is described in this application. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276483 | TRANSDERMAL METHYLPHENIDATE COMPOSITIONS WITH ACRYLIC BLOCK COPOLYMERS - Described herein are transdermal compositions comprising methylphenidate in a polymer matrix comprising a non-reactive random acrylic polymer and an acrylic block copolymer. Method of making such compositions, and therapeutic methods using them also are disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276484 | Clay Composites and their Applications - Clay composite sheets, mats, films or membranes without polymers. Methods of preparing clay composite sheets, mats, films or membranes without using polymers in the method. Methods of using clay composite sheets, mats, films or membranes prepared without using polymers. Antimicrobial dressing having organo-modified clay product. Transdermal delivery of drugs using organo-modified clay product and methods. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276485 | STRETCH MARK THERAPY AND MOISTURIZING GARMENT - The present invention is preferably a stretch mark treatment and prevention garment composed of at least two layers. The inner layer(s) is preferably comprised of an essentially non-absorbent synthetic fabric, and the outer layer is preferably comprised of a fashionable synthetic or non-synthetic fabric. The garment of the present invention preferably functions to hold emollient substances onto a wearer's skin and to restrict those substances from seeping out of the garment and possibly staining the wearer's outer garments. The garment provides continuous moisturizing to a wearer's skin without the emollients being absorbed other garments worn by the wearer. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276486 | CARDIOTOMY SUCTION TUBE SYSTEM WITH MULTIPLE TIPS - A cardiotomy suction tube system comprises a main line, a first flexible branch line in fluid communication with the main line, a second flexible branch line in selective fluid communication with the main line, and a rigid branch line in selective fluid communication with the main line. A valve mechanism selectively places either the second flexible branch line or the rigid line in fluid communication with the main line. The first flexible branch line may be provided with a weighted suction tip which gravitates to a low point in an operative field. The second flexible branch line may be provided with a weighted suction tip which gravitates to a low point in an operative field. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276487 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING ALTERNATIVE CELL CHEMISTRIES FOR BATTERIES - New and useful systems, methods, and apparatuses for automatically identifying alternative cell chemistries of batteries that power portable electric devices and adjusting the characteristics of such devices in response to the identification of such cells in a reduced-pressure therapy environment are set forth in the appended claims. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276488 | COLLAPSIBLE CANISTER FOR USE WITH REDUCED PRESSURE THERAPY DEVICE - A wound fluid collection system includes a canister with a chamber fluidly connected to a wound dressing in a tissue site through an inlet and also fluidly connected to a reduced pressure source through an outlet. At least a portion of the canister is collapsible and yet can be maintained in an extended state when exposed to subatmospheric pressure. The canister is releasably attachable to a supporting member. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276489 | MICRO-POROUS CONDUIT - A porous conduit may be suitable for use in treating a tissue site, and may include a central lumen and a porous wall positioned substantially concentric about the central lumen. The porous wall may have an open porous structure that may define a plurality of interconnected pores in fluid communication with one another. As part of a system, the porous conduit may be used with a manifold adapted to be positioned at a tissue site, a sealing drape adapted to cover the manifold to provide a sealed space relative to the tissue site, and a therapy device including a reduced-pressure source. The porous conduit may be disposed in the sealed space and in fluid communication between the sealed space and the reduced-pressure source. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276490 | ABSORBENT DRESSING WITH HYBRID DRAPE - A dressing may be suitable for use with systems and methods for treating a tissue site. Embodiments of the dressing may include a base layer, an adhesive, a sealing member, a first wicking layer, a second wicking layer, and an absorbent layer. The base layer may have a plurality of apertures and may be adapted to cover the tissue site. The adhesive may be positioned between the sealing member and the base layer such that the sealing member and the base layer define an enclosure. The first and the second wicking layer may each be disposed in the enclosure with the absorbent layer positioned between the first and the second wicking layer. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276491 | ABSORBENT DRESSING AND METHOD - A system that may be adapted to distribute reduced pressure to a tissue site may include a dressing and a sealing member. The dressing may include a manifold layer, a storage layer, and a plurality of retainers. The manifold layer may be adapted to be positioned proximate the tissue site, and the storage layer may be positioned proximate the manifold layer. The plurality of retainers may be disposed in the storage layer. Each of the retainers may define a fluid communication channel through the storage layer. The retainers may be adapted to substantially preclude deformation of the storage layer into the fluid communication channels. The sealing member may be adapted to cover the dressing and to provide a fluid seal between the sealing member and the tissue site. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276492 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MULTIPLE DIRECTION FLEXIBLE INLINE CANISTER - A system and apparatus for treating a tissue site with reduced pressure and collecting fluids from the tissue site is disclosed. The system may include a reduced-pressure source, a pouch in fluid communication with the reduced pressure source, and a dressing in fluid communication with the pouch. The pouch may include a first wall, a second wall having a periphery coupled to the first wall to form an interior, and a third wall extending through the interior to form a first chamber in fluid communication with the dressing and a second chamber in fluid communication with the reduced pressure source. A plurality of filters are positioned in the third wall. The filters permit fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276493 | WOUND HEALING COMPOSITIONS - Provided herein are biologically active solution compositions comprising one or more sacrificial proteolytic enzyme substrates, one or more preservatives, and one or more antimicrobial agents and methods of using the solution compositions to treat tissue sites, in particular chronic wounds. The compositions may be used in conjunction with negative pressure wound therapy to treat tissue sites. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276494 | Bodily Fluid Collection Devices, Bodily Fluid Collection Systems, and Methods for Removing Bodily Fluids - A bodily fluid collection device includes: (a) at least one wall that at least partially defines an interior space configured for contacting a bodily fluid, the at least one wall having at least one interior wall surface; (b) a drain port coupled with at least a first portion of the at least one wall, the drain port configured to provide fluid communication between the interior space and an exterior of the device; and (c) at least one surface feature defined by at least a portion of the at least one interior wall surface, the at least one surface feature at least partially defining one or a plurality of flow pathways in the interior space. The one or the plurality of flow pathways is configured to mitigate or prevent collapse of the device, occlusion in the device, and/or closing off of the drain port when suction is applied. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276495 | TOPICAL VACUUM-PRESS SURGICAL INCISIONAL DRESSINGS, SURGICAL ADJUNCTS, HYBRIDS AND COMPOSITES - A negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) dressing includes a wick configured for placement over an incision. A transfer assembly includes a compressible, porous core with a permeable cover placed over the core. The transfer assembly is positioned on the wick in fluidic contact and is covered by a dressing cover, which is configured for adhesive attachment to the patient around the incision. A drain slip including a proximal end configured for placement in the incision extends through the wick and the transfer assembly and is configured for connection to a negative pressure source. A NPWT method includes steps of draining a closed incision using negative pressure applied to a drain slip. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276496 | Use of a Polyurethane Foam as a Wound Dressing in Negative Pressure Therapy - A device for negative pressure wound therapy having a cover material for air-tight sealing of the wound space connected to a negative pressure source; and a wound dressing having an open-cell polyurethane foam. The open-cell polyurethane foam has special properties, in particular a tensile strength after three days of storage in bovine serum, measured in accordance with DIN 53571, between 80 kPa and 300 kPa. The open-cell polyurethane foam may be used as a wound dressing in negative pressure wound therapy. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276497 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BODILY FLUID COLLECTION - A bodily fluid collection system may include a canister fluidly connected to a dressing at a tissue site through an inlet. The canister may also be fluidly connected to a reduced pressure source through an outlet. At least a portion of the wall of the canister may be a membrane and may have the open edge of a flexible bag container fixed to the canister surrounding the perimeter of the membrane. The flexible bag may contain an osmotic agent capable of drawing absorbent from bodily fluid in the canister through the membrane and into the flexible bag. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276498 | VACUUM CARTRIDGE WITH INTEGRATED VALVE - Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. Maintenance and control of the sub atmospheric pressure exerted may be provided by such devices while minimizing discomfort to the user. The devices may be configured to be worn inconspicuously underneath clothing. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276499 | EXPANDABLE FLUID COLLECTION CANISTER - A bodily fluid collection system includes a reduced pressure treatment unit for providing reduced pressure to a fluid collection system through a canister having a container with an inlet adapted to be fluidly coupled to the fluid collection system, an outlet adapted to be connected to a source of reduced pressure, and an absorptive lamination disposed within the container. The absorptive lamination may be formed from a plurality of absorptive layers and wicking layers interleaved between the absorptive layers that collectively manifold bodily fluids from a tissue site into and throughout the absorptive lamination to trap and collect the bodily fluids. The container expands as the absorptive lamination swells with the bodily fluid being collected. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276500 | MEDICAL DEVICE, METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME - An ostomy armor includes a rigid base plate that covers a stoma of a patient and at least a portion of a waste collection bag attached to the stoma. The ostomy armor further includes a plate pad attached to the back surface of the rigid base plate. The ostomy armor also includes a belt that to hold the ostomy armor on the patient. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276501 | Three-Dimensional Adhesive Patch - An adhesive patch and its methods of application are provided. The adhesive patch comprises a curved base extending between an apex of the patch and a bottom of the patch, wherein the apex is located at a first end on a perimeter edge of the patch, the bottom is located at a second end on the perimeter edge, and the second end is opposite the first end. The patch further comprises a first side of the patch that extends from the curved base to the perimeter edge. The patch further comprises a hole in the curved base, wherein the curved base and the first side are configured to attach and conform to a three-dimensional region of a wearer's body, and wherein the hole is configured to align with an opening in the wearer's body to receive and facilitate the passage of liquids, solids, or gases from the wearer's body. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276502 | Retention Cuff for Bowel Management System - A retention cuff for a fecal collection device has an inflatable body with a proximal end, a proximal end flow opening, a free end, and a free end flow opening. An interior volume within the body is fillable with a medium to inflate the cuff. An axial flow path extends along an axis of and through the body and is in flow communication with the proximal and free end openings. A plurality of lateral flow pathways in the body are in flow communication with the axial flow path. The plurality of lateral flow pathways provides fluid flow in a direction different from the axial flow path. | 2014-09-18 |
20140276503 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A disposable absorbent undergarment is disclosed. It includes an absorbent assembly comprising a core formed of a synthetic tow or of synthetic nonwoven layers and having first section comprising a slow acting but high absorption capacity SAP and a second section comprising a fast acting but lower absorption capacity SAP, all of which is wrapped in a wrapper to hold the SAP in place. The absorbent assembly may be quilted and corrugated. The undergarment also includes releasably securable fasteners to enable it to be readily removed and a suspension system to ensure that the garment fits properly and doesn't leak even when holding a large amount of exudate. Odor removal/masking and treatment features may be provided. It addition the undergarment may include a wetness indicator. | 2014-09-18 |