| 52nd week of 2021 patent applcation highlights part 13 |
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| 20210402067 | MEDICAL DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device includes a resin base including one or more than one material selected from a group consisted by an ethylene propylene resin containing fluorine, a styrene resin containing fluorine, an olefin resin containing fluorine, a vinyl chloride resin containing fluorine, a polyester resin containing fluorine, a polyurethane resin containing fluorine, and a nylon resin containing fluorine; an underlayer formed on the resin base, the underlayer including an oxazolidone ring; and an epoxy resin layer formed on the underlayer. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402068 | ABSORBABLE IMPLANTABLE DEVICE - An absorbable implantable device, including an iron-based substrate, and a zinc-containing protective layer and a corrosion promoting layer provided on the iron-based substrate. The iron-based substrate has an outer wall and an inner wall. The zinc-containing protective layer covers the outer wall and the inner wall of the iron-based substrate. The corrosion promoting layer covers the zinc-containing protective layer. The thickness ratio of the zinc-containing protective layer located on the outer wall to the corrosion promoting layer located on the outer wall is less than the thickness ratio of the zinc-containing protective layer located on the inner wall to the corrosion promoting layer located on the inner wall. The absorbable implantable device has a low risk of thrombosis and can meet the requirements of early support and later rapid corrosion. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402069 | HOLOGRAPHIC CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HEMODIALYSIS - A system for holographic control of a hemodialysis machine according to one embodiment includes a hemodialysis control system of the hemodialysis machine and a holographic system communicatively coupled to the hemodialysis control system. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402070 | BLOOD LOOP SYSTEM WITH BLOOD OXYGENATION CONTROL - A blood loop system for controlling blood oxygen saturation includes a conduit loop, a pump, a flow cell, a matter source, an aeration chamber, a collection chamber and an oxygen probe. The pump is coupled to the conduit loop and positioned to circulate blood through the conduit loop. The flow cell is positioned to measure a characteristic of the blood circulated through the conduit loop. The matter source includes a gas. The aeration chamber is coupled to the conduit loop and is in fluid communication with the matter source to enable the gas to combine with the blood. The collection chamber is in fluid communication with the aeration chamber and is positioned to receive the blood. The oxygen probe is positioned to measure an amount of oxygen in the blood. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402071 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRONIC IDENTIFICATION OF REMOTE PERITONEAL DIALYSIS EXCHANGES - A system is provided for operation with a facility providing peritoneal dialysis exchanges for multiple peritoneal dialysis patients. The system can include a peritoneal dialysis solution supply, peritoneal dialysis sets to deliver peritoneal dialysis solution to the peritoneal dialysis patients at the facility, a computer, and a treatment station. The computer can electronically read a prescription for a patient, electronically identify a quantity of the peritoneal dialysis solution from the prescription, and electronically identify a peritoneal dialysis set from the peritoneal dialysis sets for use with the identified quantity of the peritoneal dialysis solution. The treatment station can allow an identified peritoneal dialysis set to be fluidly connected to the peritoneal dialysis solution supply so that the identified quantity of the peritoneal dialysis solution may be metered from the dialysis solution supply to the patient to perform a peritoneal dialysis treatment at the facility and according to the prescription. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402072 | System and Method with Container Volume Tracking - A system with container volume tracking includes a pump receiving a line connected to a tracked container, an air sensor to detect air in the line, and a controller coupled to pump and sensor. The controller is configured to monitor pump operation, and determine a volume removed from the container based thereon. If the volume removed is less than a first percentage of a target volume and there is air, continue operation after an air purge. If the volume removed is more than the first percentage and less than a second percentage and if there is air, prompt the user for an input, and continue operation after an air purge if a first input is received or end operation if a second input is received. If the volume removed is more than the second percentage and if there is air, end operation. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402073 | Another Insert Piece For A Blood Tubing Set To Promote Mixing An Infusion Solution With A Further Fluid - The present invention relates to an insert piece for a blood tubing set that includes a first connection site for connecting a first tubing portion of the blood tubing set to the insert piece; a second connection site for connecting a second tubing portion of the blood tubing set to the insert piece; a third connection site for connecting a third tubing portion of the blood tubing set to the insert piece; a first main line for conducting a first liquid through the insert piece; a second main line for conducting the first liquid through the insert piece; a secondary line for conducting a second liquid into at least one of the first main line, and the second main line; and a connection portion which connects both main lines to each other or to the second connection site. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402074 | ANTITHROMBOGENIC HOLLOW FIBER MEMBRANES AND FILTERS - The invention relates to extracorporeal blood circuits, and components thereof (e.g., hollow fiber membranes, potted bundles, and blood tubing), including 0.005% to 10% (w/w) surface modifying macromolecule. The extracorporeal blood circuits have an antithrombogenic surface and can be used in hemofiltration, hemodialysis, hemodiafiltration, hemoconcentration, blood oxygenation, and related uses. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402075 | Hemocompatibility Modifiers For Cross-Linked Polymeric Material - The invention concerns methods of removing undesirable molecules from the blood or physiologic fluid; said method comprising contacting said blood or physiologic fluid with a sorbent, said sorbent comprising a plurality of solid forms and comprising a cross-linked polymeric material having a plurality of ligands attached to the surface of said cross-linked polymeric material, comprising (i) zwitterionic moieties, (ii) oligo(ethylene glycol) moieties or (iii) mixtures thereof; said contacting comprising said sorbent sorbing a plurality of said undesirable molecules when said sorbent is administered within a patient's body. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402076 | SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR SUCTION AND IRRIGATION - A surgical instrument for suction and irrigation, includes: an insertion tube inserted into the body of a patient; an instrument body coupled to the insertion tube and disposed outside the body of the patient; an irrigation fluid control valve coupled to the instrument body; and a drainage fluid control valve coupled to the instrument body and separated a predetermined distance from the irrigation fluid control valve in a longitudinal direction of the instrument body. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402077 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TISSUE SPECIMEN COLLECTION - A system and method for retaining a tissue specimen obtained via a collection tube is provided. Embodiments provide a system including a collection device removably and serially disposed between a collection tube and a suction tube so as to allow fluid communication therebetween via the collection device. The collection device includes a screen for retaining a tissue specimen drawn into the collection device by and towards the suction tube while allowing any fluid accompanying the tissue to be drawn through the collection device and into the suction tube. The system also includes one or more end caps for sealing the collection device such that the collection device may store and/or transport the retained tissue specimen in a preservation fluid. A system for identifying and organizing collection devices retaining tissue specimens from various anatomical regions is also provided. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402078 | WOUND DRESSINGS AND SYSTEMS FOR EFFLUENT MANAGEMENT OF TOPICAL WOUND THERAPY AND RELATED METHODS - This disclosure includes wound dressings and systems for effluent management of topical wound therapy and related methods. Some devices, which are configured to dilute therapeutic gas effluent flowing from a dressing, comprise a therapeutic gas source configured to provide therapeutic gas to the dressing; a container comprising a sidewall that defines a chamber configured to receive therapeutic gas effluent from the dressing; a negative pressure source configured to be coupled to the container such that the negative pressure source can be activated to draw fluid from the dressing through the chamber of the container; and a diluent gas source configured to deliver a diluent gas to dilute therapeutic gas effluent before the therapeutic gas effluent enters the negative pressure source. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402079 | BONE DUST TRAP - The Bone Dust Trap for collecting bone dust during various surgical procedures for subsequent bone graft implantation. The device includes cylindrical housing unit covered with the lid, attached to the central pipe with the porous tip. The pipe connects the cyclone forming mechanism and filtrating membrane, located at the lower part of the central pipe. The membrane interlinks with the plurality of porous plates located along the walls of the cylinder. The cyclone forming mechanism, consisting of the inlet port with conical jet and the spiral helix, creates spiral movement of the incoming fluid. The liquid is further directed towards the 2-stage filtrating system with the said porous plates, where larger bone particles are accumulated, and then to the filtrating membrane, which collects smaller particles. The fluid is extracted through the central pipe. The lid can be removed to collect the bone particles from plates and membrane. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402080 | DOUBLE-LUMEN INFUSION CATHETER WITH INFUSION LUMEN WIDENED ALONG INTERMEDIATE SECTION THEREOF - Double-lumen infusion catheter including: a shaft having proximal section, distal section, and intermediate section therebetween; first and second lumens extending along a length of the shaft and having arc shaped wall therebetween; and an inflatable member provided distally to intermediate section, and over the distal section. First lumen has cross section larger than cross section of second lumen and is configured to receive a guidewire therethrough and allow fluid flow via an unobstructed portion of first lumen. Unobstructed portion is formed along guidewire outer surface, between guidewire outer surface and inner wall of first lumen, and extends from an inlet at proximal end of intermediate section to an outlet at distal end of intermediate section. First lumen is narrowed to approximate a first diameter in shaft proximal and distal sections, and is widened to approximate a second diameter greater than first diameter in the shaft intermediate section. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402081 | METHOD FOR RELIABLE INTERMODULE CONNECTION IN AN INFUSION SYSTEM - A patient care system is configured for infusing fluid to a patient. The system includes a plurality of modular fluid infusion pumps that each has a connector for connecting to a modular programming unit or to one another. Systems and methods are configured for verifying that the connectors are reliably performing their functions or communicatively connecting the pumps to one another or to the programming unit. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402082 | SIMPLIFIED PNEUMATIC VOLUMETRIC PUMP USING IV DRIP CHAMBER - A system includes a drip chamber. The drip chamber has a proximal end coupled with a drug container and a distal end coupled with fluidic tubing. The drip chamber has a proximal check valve configured to prevent fluid flow in a proximal direction and to allow fluid flow in a distal direction when a cracking pressure threshold is overcome. The drip chamber also includes a distal check valve configured to prevent fluid flow in the proximal direction and to allow fluid flow in the distal direction when a cracking pressure threshold is overcome. The cracking pressure threshold of the proximal check valve and the cracking pressure threshold of the distal check valve in combination is greater than or equal to 1 PSId. The system also includes a pneumatic port between the check valves that is configured to pneumatically couple with a pneumatic feedback control system. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402083 | DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE, METHOD OF MANUFACTURE, AND METHOD OF USE - Disclosed herein is a wearable drug delivery device including a container filled at least partially with a drug including at least one of a PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9) specific antibody, a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), a sclerostin antibody, or a calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antibody. The wearable drug delivery device may include a needle and an insertion mechanism configured to insert the needle into a patient. A fluid pathway connector may define a sterile fluid flowpath between the container and the insertion mechanism. Optionally, a cannula initially disposed about the needle may be included. The cannula may be retained in the patient at an injection site created by the needle after the needle is withdrawn from the patient. Methods of assembly and operation are also provided. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402084 | LINEAR INSERTION DEVICE WITH ROTATIONAL DRIVE - A system for delivering fluid to a user transcutaneously includes a torsion spring, a drive wheel, a linear slide having a stylet attached thereto, and a cannula. The torsion spring, when actuated, is configured to rotate the drive wheel to cause the linear slide to move axially to drive the stylet and cannula into a user-s skin. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402085 | Stabilization and Guide Apparatus for Access to an Implanted Access Port and Related Methods - An insertion device to assist in accessing an access port that has been subcutaneously implanted in the body of a patient is disclosed. The implanted access port is accessed by a needle of a needle assembly, such as a needle-based infusion set. The insertion device may include a body having a stabilizing portion and a guide portion. The stabilizing portion stabilizes a position of the implanted access port when the body is placed on the skin of the patient atop the implanted access port. The guide portion is designed to guide a needle of the needle assembly along a predetermined path such that the needle transcutaneously pierces a septum of the implanted access port. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402086 | FILTRATION DEVICE - A filtration device includes: a housing that defines a liquid flow path; and a filtration sheet that separates the liquid flow path into a flow path upstream side and a flow path downstream side. The housing includes: a first housing member and a second housing member that sandwich the filtration sheet, and a joining member that joins the first housing member and the second housing member in a state in which the filtration sheet is sandwiched between the first housing member and the second housing member. A gap is located between the first housing member and the second housing at a position outward of an outer edge of the filtration sheet. The joining member seals the gap between the first housing member and the second housing member at the position outward of the outer edge of the filtration sheet. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402087 | FLUID LINE OCCLUSION DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHODS - The systems, methods and articles described herein are directed to at least one pressure sensor along a downstream fluid line which senses fluid pressure and assists an occlusion detection feature in determining the presence of occlusions in the downstream fluid line. In addition, the system can dynamically adapt the occlusion detection feature based on a delivery of fluid, such as a bolus, in order to prevent the system from creating a false alarm regarding an occlusion of the downstream fluid line. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402088 | Closed Tip Dynamic Microvalve Protection Device - A method is provided for infusing a therapeutic. The method includes providing a microvalve device having an inner catheter longitudinally displaceable relative to an outer catheter, and a filter valve coupled to the inner catheter adjacent the distal ends of the inner and outer catheters such that longitudinal displacement of the inner catheter relative to the outer catheter permits the filter valve to be reconfigured from a first configuration to a second configuration. The filter valve is advanced to a target location in via a blood vessel in which the filter valve is configured under tension. Then in an embodiment, the tension is released and the filter valve is placed under compression. Then the therapeutic agent is infused through the inner catheter and out of the orifice of the inner catheter beyond the filter valve. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402089 | AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION OF USER-SPECIFIC DATA BASED ON NETWORKED CHARGER DEVICES - A method for automatically configuring a medical device with user-specific configuration data includes obtaining, by a charger device from one or more server computing devices, user-specific configuration data stored on a first medical device that is configured to provide therapy to a patient in accordance with the user-specific configuration data, and causing, by the charger device, configuration of a second medical device based on communicating the user-specific configuration data to the second medical device while the second medical device is being charged by the charger device, wherein the second medical device is a replacement device for the first medical device. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402090 | BLOOD GLUCOSE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH REAL-TIME GLYCEMIC CONTROL OPTIMIZATION - A blood glucose control system is configured to modify therapy provide to a subject and determine whether the modified therapy results in a statistically significant improvement in glycemic control. The system obtains glycemic control information resulting from delivery of first therapy using a first value of a control parameter and determines a first effect corresponding to the first therapy. The control parameter is set to a second value that differs from the first value. The system obtains glycemic control information resulting from the delivery of the second therapy using the second value of the control parameter and determines a second effect corresponding to the second therapy. The system can perform a comparative assessment and determine whether the second value for the control parameter results in a statistically significant improvement in glycemic control for the subject. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402091 | AUTOMATIC DETECTION OF UN-BOLUSED MEALS - Missed meal bolus reminders or alerts require a user to access the user's pump and/or remote control to clear the reminder/alert even when the user skipped a meal such that no meal bolus was needed. CGM data can be leveraged such that the missed meal bolus alert is only triggered when glucose levels rise in response to consuming the meal within the programmed time window. Therefore, the alert is only provided when a meal is actually consumed and no bolus has been delivered. This further allows the user to be alerted sooner, i.e., as soon as glucose levels rise a predetermined amount or passed a predetermined threshold indicating consumption of a meal as opposed to only at the end of the programmed window. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402092 | CONTINUOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING INJECTION DEVICE - An electronic insulin delivery device receives glucose data from a glucose monitor and sets a bolus dose amount. The device may take the form of an insulin pen with automatic priming and accurate dosing provided by a motor in connection with an encoder. The device may communicate with and be controlled by a smart phone device. The smart phone device provides a user interface to receive user data including patient weight, insulin to carbohydrate ratio and exercise factor, and to send instructions to the device, including dose amount. The dose amount is determined taking into account glucose level and trend, and other factors. The delivery device may be in continuous communication with the glucose monitor and smart phone to provide for near real-time adjustments in glucose treatment. Glucose data, insulin injection data, and other relevant data may be stored and accessible to interested parties. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402093 | Artificial Pancreas Integrated CGM Architectures and Designs - A system for managing a patient's glucose level includes a glucose sensor to generate and store data signals for measurements of the patient's glucose level made by the glucose sensor; an insulin pump; and sensor electronics operatively coupled to the glucose sensor, the sensor electronics comprising a memory storing one or more predetermined characteristics associated with the sensor electronics; and a computing device in electronic communication with the sensor electronics. The computing device comprises a processor configured to operate the sensor electronics to (i) receive the generated data signals, (ii) obtain the one or more predetermined sensor characteristics from the memory and (iii) execute a closed-loop algorithm to provide insulin delivery instructions to an insulin pump by at least using the data signals and predetermined characteristics. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402094 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SAFETY SYRINGE - A system for serially injecting liquids includes a syringe body defining a syringe proximal opening and a distal needle interface, proximal and distal stopper members, forming proximal and distal chambers. The system also includes a first liquid in the distal chamber and a second liquid in the proximal chamber, and a plunger configured to be manually manipulated to insert the proximal stopper member distally. Moreover, the system includes a needle hub assembly coupled to the syringe body, the needle assembly including a needle. The needle defines a needle interior, and distal, middle and proximal openings. The distal, middle and proximal openings are fluidly coupled through the needle interior. Manipulating the plunger member to insert the proximal stopper member initially expels the first liquid from the distal chamber, then serially expels the second liquid from the proximal chamber. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402095 | AUTO INJECTOR WITH CASSETTE - A cassette for use in an auto injector for administering a medicament, the cassette comprises a syringe compartment containing the medicament; a hollow needle in fluid connection with the syringe compartment; a rigid needle shield connected to the syringe compartment and covering the hollow needle; a stopper movable inside the syringe compartment; a syringe holder extending around at least part of the syringe compartment; a rigid needle shield holder having a first part positioned between the rigid needle shield and the proximal end of the syringe compartment, and a cassette skin sensor. Also disclosed is the auto injector. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402096 | AUTO INJECTOR WITH EFFECTIVE INSERTION SYSTEM - An auto injector for delivery of administering a medicament comprising: a housing; an electrical motor adapted to move a piston between proximal and distal positions in a longitudinal direction of the auto injector; a syringe holder extending from a proximal to a distal end and configured to receive a syringe, a first spring adapted for moving the syringe holder with the syringe proximally for insertion of the needle; wherein the electrical motor is the only motor in the auto injector. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402097 | AUTO-INJECTOR WITH UNIFORM PRESSURE EXERTION OF A PRIMARY CONTAINER - Parenteral delivery of a beneficial agent using an auto-injector configured for reduction of forces acting on a primary container for the beneficial agent during activation of the auto-injector. The primary container may be disposed within a pressure chamber of the auto-injector such that an increased pressure within the pressure chamber during activation is applied to a stopper of the primary container and an external surface of a sidewall of the primary container. In turn, a pressure differential between a containment volume of the primary container and the pressure chamber may be reduced or eliminated. In turn, forces acing on the primary container in response to the pressure increase in the pressure container may be reduced or eliminated. Configurations are also provided for improved relative movement between a stopper and a sidewall of the primary container for more reliable injection. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402098 | VENTING COMPONENT, CATHETER AND SYRINGE INCLUDING THE SAME - A venting component includes a chamber, a vent hole and a floating block. The chamber includes a bottom chamber and an extended chamber communicating with the bottom chamber and extending upward therefrom. The bottom chamber is configured for liquid to flow in and out. The extended chamber includes a support portion. The vent hole is located at a side of the extended chamber away from the bottom chamber. The floating block is located in the extended chamber and forms a gap with the chamber wall of the extended chamber. The floating block is configured to be supported on the support portion and dimensioned to be able to block the vent hole. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402099 | Injector Pen Assembly - An injector pen is provided that includes a cartridge housing | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402100 | Medicament Injection Device - The present disclosure relates to medicament injection devices. An injection device includes: a movable dosage programming component comprising a rotary encoder system having a predefined angular periodicity, a sensor arrangement including a first optical sensor configured to detect movement of the movable dosage programming component relative to the sensor arrangement during dosing of a medicament, wherein the first optical sensor is configured to operate in a strobe-sampling mode at a first frequency, a second optical sensor configured to detect movement of the rotary encoder system relative to the second optical sensor wherein the second optical sensor is configured to operate in a strobe-sampling mode at a second frequency lower than the first frequency, and a processor arrangement configured to, based on the detected movement, determine a medicament dosage administered by the injection device. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402101 | STABILIZATION OF HYDROGEN PEROXIDE SOLUTION IN FILLED SYRINGES - Syringes and methods of preparing a stabilized hydrogen peroxide solution are described. A method includes filling a portion of a syringe with a hydrogen peroxide solution. The portion of the syringe may contact the hydrogen peroxide solution. The portion may be or include cycloolefin polymer (COP) or cycloolefin copolymer (COC). The method also includes storing the hydrogen peroxide solution in the syringe for a period of time. The hydrogen peroxide solution may be characterized by improved stability after the period of time relative to storing the hydrogen peroxide solution in a glass syringe for the period of time. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402102 | Cap - The present disclosure relates to a cap assembly for a medicament delivery device comprising a cap body configured to be detachably mounted to a housing of a medicament delivery device, and a cap lid configured to be attached to the cap body, wherein the cap body is configured to receive a needle sleeve and the cap lid when the cap assembly is attached to a medicament delivery device, the cap lid comprising an anti-recapping element configured to prevent the cap assembly from being reattached to a housing of a medicament delivery device once the cap assembly has been removed and the medicament delivery device has been used, wherein the anti-recapping element comprises a projection configured to engage a needle sleeve of a medicament delivery device to prevent the cap assembly being reattached to a housing of a medicament delivery device once the medicament delivery device has been used. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402103 | Cap - A cap for an injection device includes an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member and moveable between a first position and a second position; cooperating locking portions on the inner and outer members configured to secure the inner member relative to the outer member once moved into the second position; a clamping element extending inwardly from an arm of the inner member or a contact surface of the outer member; wherein, the cap is configured such that as the inner member is moved to the second position, the arm engages the contact surface causing the clamping element to move inwards to engage a body when disposed within the cap, and the cooperating locking portions engage and retain the inner member in the second position. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402104 | Gas Removal Apparatus and Related Methods - An apparatus having an outer wall that encompasses an interior chamber that holds a predetermined volume of fluid and gas where the gas rises to one end of the interior chamber and the fluid flows to the other end of the interior chamber. The apparatus also has an inlet port that allows for fluid to ingress into the interior chamber and an outlet port that allows for fluid to egress out of the interior chamber. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402105 | BALL LOCK ASSEMBLY WITH RETENTION PIN - In an aspect, the present invention is directed to a ball lock assembly comprising a retention pin for use with an injection device. The ball lock assembly includes a ball lock frame and a ball lock core housed within the ball lock frame that includes a longitudinal opening within which a portion of the pin is positioned. In other aspect, the present invention is directed to an injection device that includes the ball lock assembly of the present invention and a method of using the same. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402106 | THERAPEUTIC POWDER APPLICATOR - Therapeutic powder applicators and their methods of operation are described. In some embodiments, a first flow of gas may flow through a distal porous portion of a chamber containing a therapeutic powder. This gas may fluidize and entrain the therapeutic powder and flow the entrained powder through an outlet that is in fluid communication with the chamber. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402107 | BONE PREPARATION SYSTEM - A bone preparation system kit includes a hand piece, tubing coupled to an input of the hand piece, and a nozzle with a nozzle tip coupled to an output port of the hand piece. The hand piece includes an internal passageway extending there through from the inlet port to the outlet port for forming a flow path and further includes a valve stem supported therein for movement across the internal passageway for opening and closing the internal passageway wherein flow along the flow path is blocked by the valve stem. The hand piece also includes a trigger configured to move the valve stem to thereby control the flow of fluid through the hand piece. The hand piece, nozzle, and tubing are sterilized and enclosed in a package, such as plastic or metal foil package, including a plastic or metal foil pouch, which is configured to maintain the sterilization of said bone preparation system. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402108 | SUPPLEMENTARY CONTINUOUS GAS SUPPLY SOURCE FOR DELIVERY TO SURGICAL CAVITIES - Insufflation systems may provide a continuous flow of insufflation gas to a body cavity. The continuous flow may be directed over the lens of an endoscope received within a cannula to form a protective envelope around the lens and improve visibility. The continuous flow may be supplied by a pressurized gas source. The continuous flow line may be assembled in parallel to an insufflation line running through a standard insufflator configured to provide non-continuous gas flow to the body cavity. The lines may converge upstream of or at the cannula or the insufflation flow may be provided to a separate cannula. Continuous gas flow may be provided by recirculating gas from the body cavity through the cannula Continuous gas flow may be provided by storing gas from the non-continuous insufflation flow in an accumulator and releasing the gas during off phases of the insufflation flow. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402109 | CARTRIDGE UNIT COUPLER - Some embodiments relate to a cartridge for use with an inhaler, the cartridge comprising: a plurality of source material units and a unit coupler configured for selectively interlocking to each of the source material units so that when the cartridge is operably attached to the inhaler, manipulation of the unit coupler moves the interlocked source material unit away from or back into the cartridge; the unit coupler and each of the source material units being formed with an interlocking geometry in which a protrusion of one fits within a respective recess of the other. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402110 | COMBINATION SPIROMETER-INHALER - Various spirometer-inhaler systems and devices are disclosed. The spirometer-inhaler system may estimate physiological parameters of a user based on the user's inhaled and/or exhaled breaths received by the spirometer-inhaler device. The spirometer-inhaler device may comprise one or more flow paths. A first flow path may direct medication from a medicine canister to an opening of the device. A second flow path may direct a user's exhaled breath from the opening of the device to one or more flow measurement devices. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402111 | INHALATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An inhalation monitoring system includes an inhaler having a medicament delivery apparatus configured to deliver medicament to a user during an inhalation of the user; inhalation monitoring apparatus, configured to, during the inhalation, gather data for determining a measure of the user's lung function and/or lung health; and a processor configured to receive the data from the inhalation monitoring apparatus and, using the data, determine a measure of the user's lung function and/or lung health. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402112 | Venturi Inhalation Device - A venturi inhalation device is provided. The device has a tube defining an internal volume with a fine bore needle disposed at one end. The fine bore needle is in fluid communication with the internal volume of the tube such that medication stored therein can pass into the needle. The tube has a second end which can be sealed to contain the medication until the device is used. A hollow housing is sized and shaped to receive the tube in close tolerance, whereupon the tube being so received, an air-tight seal is formed. The housing also includes a venturi restriction, and when the tube is received by the first end of the housing, a distal end of the fine bore needle is placed within the venturi restriction. A mouthpiece is disposed on a second end of the housing enabling a user to inhale the medication in the tube. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402113 | DRY POWDER INHALER - The present invention provides dry powder inhaler (DPI) devices ( | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402114 | ULTRASONIC MIST INHALER - The invention relates to an ultrasonic mist inhaler, comprising:
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| 20210402115 | BREATH ACTUATED INHALERS - An accessory ( | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402116 | LOW COST CPAP FLOW GENERATOR AND HUMIDIFIER ASSEMBLY - A method for controlling a humidifier of a CPAP device including a controller, the method including controlling a heating element in the humidifier with command signals from the controller, sensing a temperature of a fluid in the humidifier with a sensor in the humidifier that transmits signals to the controller, establishing an acceptable operating range for the signal transmitted to the controller, determining whether the transmitted signal is within the acceptable operating range, if the signal is within the acceptable operating range treating the signal as being indicative of the temperature of the fluid in the humidifier and using the signal to control the heating element, and if the signal is outside of the acceptable operating range, the controller determines the humidifier to be unavailable. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402117 | SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR GUIDING TRANSITIONS BETWEEN THERAPY MODES IN CONNECTION WITH TREATMENT AND/OR DIAGNOSIS OF SLEEP-DISORDERED BREATHING - In certain example embodiments, a system and/or method of guiding transitions between therapy modes in connection with the treatment and/or diagnosis of a patient for a respiratory disorder is/are provided. Respiratory disorder treatment according to a first therapy mode is provided. Input indicating a second therapy mode to be transitioned to following provision of the first therapy mode is received, with the second therapy mode being different from the first therapy mode. At least one default treatment parameter suitable for the second therapy mode is assigned or calculated. Each default treatment parameter of the second therapy mode is presented, with each default treatment parameter being adjustable by an operator during the presenting. Transitioning from the first therapy mode to the second therapy mode is performed by providing respiratory disorder treatment in accordance with the second therapy mode and each default treatment parameter and any adjustments made thereto prior to the transitioning. Advantageously, the chances of a patient being disturbed by transitioning from mode-to-mode are reduced. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402118 | Driving device for providing assisted ventilation - The driving device for providing assisted ventilation comprises an air inlet ( | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402119 | Patient Ventilator Control Using Constant Flow and Breathing Triggers - The embodied invention is a new inspiration/expiration ventilator flow design, with a constant inspiration flow and intermittent-concurrent expiratory flow based on lung pressure setpoints. This mode is possible by using a new dual lumen tube inserted into a patient Trachea. Additionally, the control provides support for patient initiated breathing which is initiated by a lung pressure drop. This control provides continuous and gentle recruitment of lung alveoli. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402120 | MEDICAL-SURGICAL TUBE ARRANGEMENTS - A tracheostomy tube ( | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402121 | BREATHING ASSISTANCE APPARATUS - A breathing assistance apparatus is disclosed, for use with delivery of respiratory gases to a patient. The breathing assistance apparatus includes a patient interface, having a body section adapted to cover the nose, or nose and mouth of a patient and a sealing interface. The sealing interface includes at least an outer sealing member. The outer sealing member is adapted to attach to the body section in a sealing manner and has a substantially thin section in at least its nasal bridge region. The thin section is substantially thinner than the rest of the outer sealing member. The patient interface comprises a mask body and a seal assembly. The seal assembly includes a flexible seal, and a rigid seal clip, the seal assembly being removably attached to the mask body via the rigid seal clip. The mask body and rigid seal clip are profiled to match the contours of a user's face so that the seal has a substantially constant wall depth. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402122 | MASK SYSTEM WITH SNAP-FIT SHROUD - A shroud for a mask system includes a retaining portion structured to retain a frame, a pair of upper headgear connectors each including an elongated arm and a slot at the free end of the arm adapted to receive a headgear strap, and a pair of lower headgear connectors each adapted to attach to a headgear strap. The retaining portion, the upper headgear connectors, and the lower headgear connectors are integrally formed as a one piece structure. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402123 | MASK SYSTEM WITH SNAP-FIT SHROUD - A shroud for a mask system includes a retaining portion structured to retain a frame, a pair of upper headgear connectors each including an elongated arm and a slot at the free end of the arm adapted to receive a headgear strap, and a pair of lower headgear connectors each adapted to attach to a headgear strap. The retaining portion, the upper headgear connectors, and the lower headgear connectors are integrally formed as a one piece structure. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402124 | MASK SYSTEM WITH SNAP-FIT SHROUD - A shroud for a mask system includes a retaining portion structured to retain a frame, a pair of upper headgear connectors each including an elongated arm and a slot at the free end of the arm adapted to receive a headgear strap, and a pair of lower headgear connectors each adapted to attach to a headgear strap. The retaining portion, the upper headgear connectors, and the lower headgear connectors are integrally formed as a one piece structure. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402125 | NASAL CANNULA WITHOUT NOSTRIL PRONGS - This disclosure relates to a nasal cannula without nostril prongs. The nasal cannula may be used together with an oxygen delivery system, such as a portable oxygen concentrator, or another type of breathing device such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. In an example, a nasal cannula includes a tube configured to connect to an oxygen supply, and a fitting configured to connect to the tube. The fitting includes a single discharge port having a first section configured to be situated inferior to a first nostril of a user and a second section configured to be situated inferior to a second nostril of the user. Further, the fitting does not include nostril prongs. Because the fitting does not include nostril prongs, patient comfort is dramatically increased relative to prior designs. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402126 | CONNECTORS FOR CONDUITS - This invention relates to connectors to be provided into fluid communication or engagement either directly with, or via a component to be associated with, a terminal end of a breathing conduit. In at least one embodiment, the connector comprises a body having a first end and a second end, and an internal lumen for the passage of gas between the ends. The first end engageable with a terminal end of a conduit or a component to be associated therewith. The second end engageable with another connector. An internal surface of the body at the second end comprises internal connection features for connection with another connector to be received internally therein. An external surface of the body comprises one or more external alignment feature(s) for aligning the connector or another connection into an aligned orientation for connection therebetween. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402127 | CONNECTORS FOR CONDUITS - This invention relates to connectors to be provided into fluid communication or engagement either directly with, or via a component to be associated with, a terminal end of a breathing conduit. In at least one embodiment, the connector comprises a body having a first end and a second end, and an internal lumen for the passage of gas between the ends. The first end engageable with a terminal end of a conduit or a component to be associated therewith. The second end engageable with another connector. An internal surface of the body at the second end comprises internal connection features for connection with another connector to be received internally therein. An external surface of the body comprises one or more external alignment feature(s) for aligning the connector or another connection into an aligned orientation for connection therebetween. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402128 | PORTABLE OXYGEN GENERATOR SYSTEM - A cartridge system comprising a container and at least four cartridges for generating oxygen, a compressor for compressing the generated oxygen, at least one storage tank configured to store the compressed oxygen received from the compressor, an oxygen pressure regulator enabling a uniform flow of oxygen at pre-defined oxygen pressure, an oxygen flow control knob regulating flow ratio of the oxygen being supplied to the patient in an instant, a humidifier means imparting humidity to the oxygen being supplied to a patient, and a display unit displaying a set of information associated with the system and communicatively coupled to the portable oxygen generator system | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402129 | MEDICAL COMPONENTS WITH MICROSTRUCTURES FOR HUMIDIFICATION AND CONDENSATE MANAGEMENT - New medical circuit components and methods for forming such components are disclosed. These components include microstructures for humidification and/or condensate management. The disclosed microstructures can be incorporated into a variety of components, including tubes (e.g., inspiratory breathing tubes and expiratory breathing tubes and other tubing between various elements of a breathing circuit, such as ventilators, humidifiers, filters, water traps, sample lines, connectors, gas analyzers, and the like), Y-connectors, catheter mounts, humidifiers, and patient interfaces (e.g., masks for covering the nose and face, nasal masks, cannulas, nasal pillows, etc.), floats, probes, and sensors in a variety of medical circuits. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402130 | HUMIDIFIER RESERVOIR - An integrated respiratory pressure therapy device and humidifier for pressurising and humidifying breathable air to treat a respiratory disorder in a patient, includes a blower configured to pressurise the breathable air; a water reservoir configured to hold a volume of water to be used for humidification of the breathable air, the water reservoir comprising a water reservoir base, a water reservoir lid connected to the water reservoir base, and a compliant portion. The compliant portion is constructed from an elastomeric material and configured to seal between the water reservoir base and the water reservoir lid. A water reservoir dock forms a cavity configured to partially receive the water reservoir. The water reservoir lid includes a protrusion and the water reservoir dock includes a recess configured to releasably engage one another to secure the water reservoir to the water reservoir dock. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402131 | SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR VALVE CONTROL IN A FILL ASSEMBLY OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - Systems and methods are provided for a valve shut-off system of a medical device. In one embodiment, the valve shut-off system of the medical device includes a first pin movable between a first position where a valve is opened and a second position where the valve is closed, the first pin including a slot, and a second pin having a mating geometry with the slot of the first pin, the second pin adjustable between a locked position that holds the first pin in the first position and an unlocked position that enables movement of the first pin between the first position and the second position. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402132 | CIRCADIAN-FRIENDLY LED LIGHT SOURCES - Methods and apparatus for providing circadian-friendly LED light sources are disclosed. A light source is formed to include a first LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a first spectrum) and a second LED emission (e.g., one or more LEDs emitting a second spectrum) wherein the first and second LED emissions are combined in a first ratio and in a second ratio such that while changing from the first ratio to the second ratio the relative circadian stimulation is varied while maintaining a color rendering index above 80. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402133 | SLEEP MONITORING AND SLEEP AID USAGE - A method and apparatus to improve sleep aid efficacy are provided. The method comprises monitoring the sleeping patterns of a user utilizing a non-intrusive sleep monitoring device. The method further correlates the user's sleep quality and sleep quantity with use of the sleep aid. In one embodiment, the method adjusts the sleep aid based on the sleep statistics. The efficacy of sleep aids is increased by monitoring user's sleep patterns continuously. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402134 | INFORMATION PROCESSING APPARATUS, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM - Provided is an information processing apparatus comprising: a first obtaining unit configured to obtain viewpoint information indicating change of a virtual viewpoint corresponding to a virtual viewpoint video generated on the basis of a plurality of images captured from a plurality of directions with a plurality of image capturing apparatuses; a second obtaining unit configured to obtain condition information indicating a condition associated with the amount of change of a background in the virtual viewpoint video; a determination unit configured to determine whether the viewpoint information obtained by the first obtaining unit satisfies the condition indicated by the condition information obtained by the second obtaining unit; and an output unit configured to output information according to the result of the determination by the determination unit. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402135 | Medical Device Package With Flip Cap Having a Snap Fit - A package for a medical device such as an intermittent catheter has a case with open and closed ends. A hinge connects a cap to the case to permit movement of the cap between open and closed positions. A seal connected to one of the cap and case is engageable with the other to maintain a sterile environment inside the package. The seal can be repeatedly made and broken whenever the user closes or opens the cap. The case includes a pair of slots at the open end. A pair of latches is formed in the cap. The latches fit into the slots to prevent lateral forces from distorting the cap when the cap is closed. A first use indication label spans a depression in the outer contour of a closed cap and case, assuring visual confirmation of breach of the label upon first opening of the cap. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402138 | Dual Lumen Cannula with Adjustable Length Infusion Tube - A dual lumen coaxial cannula assembly including a first infusion tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall extending circumferentially therebetween, as well as a second drainage tube co-axially aligned with the first infusion tube, the second drainage tube having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall extending circumferentially therebetween. The assembly also includes a connector assembly, which has an inlet portion through which a portion of the first infusion tube is configured to extend and an outlet portion through which a portion of the second drainage tube is configured to extend. The connector assembly is configured to enable selective axial displacement of the first infusion tube through the second drainage tube. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402139 | MEDICAL DEVICE SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING SAFETY RELEASE, LUMEN FLUID-PROVIDING MECHANISMS, OR BOTH - A medical device system may include a catheter sheath and a catheter shaft sized for delivery through a lumen of the catheter sheath. The catheter shaft may be coupled to an end effector at or adjacent a distal end of the catheter shaft. The catheter shaft may include a lumen and a control element. The control element may be coupled to the end effector and may reside within the lumen of the catheter shaft. Physical access may be provided to the control element, to allow the control element to be severed to facilitate removal of the end effector from a bodily cavity. The control element may include a lumen and a control cable therein. A liquid entry port may be provided in the lumen of the control element toward a distal end of the control element to allow expedited provision of fluid to a distal portion of the control element. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402140 | Layered Tube for Improved Kink Resistance - A catheter shaft is produced by forming a first polymeric layer onto a flexible inner core while maintaining the inner core in a solid state, and solidifying the first polymeric layer, wherein the solidified first polymeric layer fails to bond with the inner core and is slidable thereon upon flexion of the shaft. A second polymeric layer may be formed over the first polymeric layer, and is slidable thereon when the shaft bends. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402141 | CONCENTRIC CATHETERS AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A catheter system may include an outer catheter adapter, an outer catheter having an outer catheter lumen extending through the outer catheter, and an inner surface forming the outer catheter lumen. The catheter system may further include an inner catheter adapter, an inner catheter lumen extending through the inner catheter adapter and an inner catheter extending distally from the inner catheter adapter such that the inner catheter is disposed within the outer catheter lumen and the inner catheter and the inner catheter adapter are configured to move with respect to the outer catheter and the outer catheter adapter between a proximal position and a distal position. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402142 | Two-Piece Catheters and Methods Thereof - Disclosed herein are two-piece catheters and methods thereof. For example, a two-piece catheter can include a proximal catheter piece and a distal catheter piece. The proximal catheter piece includes a proximal catheter-hub piece and one or more extension legs respectively including one or more extension-leg lumens. Each extension leg of the one-or-more extension legs is coupled to the proximal catheter-hub piece by a distal-end portion of the extension leg. The distal catheter piece includes a distal catheter-hub piece and a catheter tube including one or more catheter-tube lumens. The catheter tube is coupled to the distal catheter-hub piece by a proximal-end portion of the catheter tube. The two-piece catheter has a connected state in which the proximal catheter-hub piece is connected to the distal catheter-hub piece such that the one-or-more catheter-tube lumens are respectively fluidly connected to the one-or-more extension-leg lumens across a two-piece catheter hub. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402143 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes: a catheter having a lumen; a catheter hub located at a proximal end of the catheter and having a hollow portion that communicates with the lumen; and a valve body located in the catheter hub, wherein the valve body is an monolithic structure including: a fixed portion fixed to the catheter hub, a deformable portion continuous with the fixed portion and having a slit that is openable and closable, and a pusher portion extending from the deformable portion in a proximal direction. The pusher portion is configured to be pushed in a distal direction by a connector inserted into the hollow portion from a proximal end of the catheter hub to deform the deformable portion and open the slit. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402144 | Automatic Dimensional Frame Reference for Fiber Optic - Disclosed herein is a system, apparatus and method directed to placing a medical device into a body of a patient, each performing or including operations of providing a broadband incident light signal to a plurality of core fibers of a multi-core optical fiber, receiving reflected light signals of different spectral width, processing the reflected light signals associated with the plurality of core fibers to determine (i) a physical state of the multi-core optical fiber relating to the medical device including the multi-core optical fiber, and (ii) an orientation of the multi-core optical fiber relative to a reference frame of the body. Additional operations include generating a display illustrating the physical state of the multi-core optical fiber based at least on the orientation determined during processing of the reflected light. Typically, the display is a two-dimensional representation of the multi-core optical fiber in accordance with the determined orientation. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402145 | Refreshing Stylets, Catheter Systems, and Methods Thereof - Refreshing stylets, catheter systems, and methods thereof are disclosed. The refreshing stylet can be configured to fit within a lumen of a catheter such as hemodialysis catheter. The refreshing stylet can include an elongated hollow body having a proximal portion coupled to a needleless connector, a distal portion ending in a distal tip, an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a side hole. The exterior surface can be coated with a sustained-release formulation including one or more anti-thrombotic agents. The sustained-release formulation can be configured to contact a luminal surface of the catheter and prevent thrombus formation thereon. The side hole can be configured to provide a locking solution to the lumen of the catheter for locking the catheter between uses. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402146 | FRICTIONLESS CATHETER - A catheter ( | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402147 | BRAID AND PULL WIRE CONTAINMENT RING FOR DEFLECTABLE GUIDING CATHETER - A deflectable guiding catheter that includes a proximal handle assembly, an elongated catheter shaft extending distally from the proximal handle assembly and including a deflectable distal end portion, a drive mechanism within the proximal handle assembly for steering the deflectable distal end portion of the catheter shaft, an anchor ring positioned adjacent a distal end of the catheter shaft, an elongated pull wire extending from the drive mechanism and connected to the anchor ring, a braided sleeve extending from a proximal end of the catheter shaft to a proximal end of the anchor ring, and a containment ring positioned over a distal end portion of the braided sleeve at the proximal end of the anchor ring. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402148 | MEDICAL DEVICE SHAFT WITH REDUCED WHIPPING - A medical probe, including a flexible insertion tube having a proximal segment and a deflectable distal segment, and containing first and second lumens running longitudinally through the insertion tube, wherein the first and second lumens are twisted around each other in the proximal segment, and run parallel to each other in the deflectable distal segment. The medical probe also includes first and second wires running respectively through the first and second lumens and having respective first and second distal ends, which are anchored within the deflectable distal segment of the insertion tube. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402149 | Rapidly Insertable Central Catheters Including Assemblies and Methods Thereof - Disclosed are rapidly insertable central catheters (“RICCs”) including assemblies and methods thereof. In some embodiments, a RICC assembly includes a RICC and an introducer. The RICC includes a soft catheter tube having an introducing aperture that opens into a primary lumen of the RICC. The introducer includes an introducer catheter including a hard catheter tube having an introducing hole that opens into a single lumen of the introducer catheter. When the RICC assembly is in a ready-to-deploy state thereof, the introducer catheter is disposed in the primary lumen of the RICC such that a distal end of the introducer catheter extends past a distal end of the RICC. In addition, an introducer needle of the introducer is disposed in the introducer catheter through both the introducing aperture and the introducing hole such that a beveled tip of the introducer needle extends past the distal end of the introducer catheter. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402150 | INSERTING MEMBER FIXING DEVICE - This device is an inserting member fixing device to fix a linear inserting member to an insertion target, the inserting member fixing device comprising: a main body; a chuck portion; an inner sealing portion to be brought into close contact with an outer periphery of the inserting member; an inserting member supporting portion to support the inserting member; and a movement restricting portion to restrict movement of the inner sealing portion and the inserting member supporting portion. The inserting member supporting portion and the inner sealing portion are provided adjacent to each other in an axial direction of the inserting member, and a space is provided between the inserting member supporting portion and the inner sealing portion so that a main body-side end portion of the inserting member supporting portion is displaceable when the inserting member swings. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402151 | DRESSING-BASED TRACTION DEVICE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A catheter assembly may include a catheter adapter, a catheter, and a dressing to securely apply traction to the catheter where the catheter is disposed within a vasculature of a patient. The catheter adapter may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a lumen extending therebetween. The catheter may extend from the distal end of the catheter adapter. The dressing may include a first section adjustably coupled to a second section. The first section may be configured to secure the catheter adapter and/or the catheter to the patient. The second section may be configured to be adjustably positioned relative to the first section to apply traction to the catheter within the vasculature. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402152 | COILED VASCULAR ACCESS INSTRUMENT AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A vascular access instrument may be configured to insert through a vascular access device, such as, for example, a catheter assembly. The vascular access instrument may include a wire, which may be monolithically formed as a single unit. The wire may include a coil portion, which may include multiple loops wound around a central axis. The wire may include a core portion extending through the coil portion and aligned with the central axis. In some embodiments, the wire may include a bent portion connecting a distal end of the coil portion with a distal end of the core portion. The bent portion may be blunt and atraumatic. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402153 | Rapidly Insertable Central Catheters Including Catheter Assemblies and Methods Thereof - Rapidly insertable central catheters (“RICCs”) including catheter assemblies and methods thereof are disclosed. A RICC assembly can include a RICC, an introducer, and a coupling system configured to couple the RICC and the introducer together. A catheter tube of the RICC includes a side aperture in a distal-end portion of the catheter tube, which opens into an introducing lumen extending to a distal end of the RICC. The introducer includes an introducer needle extending through the distal end of the RICC when the RICC assembly is in at least a ready-to-deploy state thereof. The introducer is configured to be actuated with a single finger of a hand while holding a distal-end portion of the introducer between a thumb and another finger or fingers of the hand. The coupling system includes a distal coupler slidably attached to the catheter tube proximal of the side aperture. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402154 | INTRAVENOUS CATHETER APPARATUS WITH SAFETY FUNCTION AND PRESSURE CONTROLLED VALVE ELEMENT - The invention relates to an intravenous catheter apparatus comprising: a catheter hub arranged at a proximal end of a catheter tube, the catheter hub having an inner surface defining a chamber; a needle defining an axial direction and having a needle tip, the needle extending through the chamber and the catheter tube when in a ready position; a needle guard slidably arranged on the needle and at least partially received in the chamber when the needle is in the ready position, the needle guard including a base portion and first and second arms extending from the base portion, wherein the first arm is deflected radially outwards by the needle against a restoring force when the needle is in the ready position whereby the needle guard is brought into retaining contact with the catheter hub; and wherein the catheter apparatus includes a valve which separates a distal space arranged in distal direction from the valve from a proximal space arranged on proximal direction from the valve. The invention further provides that the valve opens based on a pressure differential between the pressure prevailing in the distal space and the pressure prevailing in the proximal space. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402155 | Medical Component Insertion Device Including a Retractable Needle - A medical insertion device includes an introducer assembly, a needle, and a housing. The introducer assembly includes a dilator coaxially disposed in a sheath, the dilator removably engaged to the sheath in an insertion configuration. The needle is coaxially disposed in the dilator, the needle having a distal tip and a proximal end coupled to a needle hub. The housing may be removably engaged to the dilator. The needle hub is movably disposed in the housing between a first locked position, a second locked position, and a third locked position. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402156 | CATHETER TIP PASSIVE CONTROL DEVICE AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A vascular access device to passively open a fluid path within a vasculature. The vascular access device may include a catheter and a guidewire. The catheter may have a proximal end, a tip, and a length of tubing therebetween. The guidewire may extend along the length of tubing and may include a bent portion. At least a portion of the length of tubing may substantially conform to the bent portion such that the tip of the catheter avoids an obstruction within the vasculature. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402157 | INTRAVASCULAR PLAQUE ISOLATION, DESTABILIZATION, AND ASPIRATION - A system for extracting plaque from a cavity of a vasculature can include a balloon guide catheter (BGC) and an adjustable plaque displacement apparatus. The BGC can include a BGC distal end, an expandable proximal balloon, an inflation lumen extending through the BGC and including a first opening. The BGC can further include a device delivery lumen and a second opening positioned distal to the expandable proximal balloon. Also, the BGC can include an inner tube extending through the device delivery lumen. The inner tube can include a tube distal end, an expandable distal occlusion element positioned approximate the tube distal end and movable to exit the second opening. Turning to the adjustable plaque displacement apparatus, the adjustable plaque displacement apparatus can be positioned within the device delivery lumen and movable in at least one of a longitudinal and rotational direction in relation to the BGC. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402158 | ISOLATED STENTING WITH DUAL LUMEN ASPIRATION - Catheter based systems for isolated stenting of an intravascular lesion can include two expandable occlusion devices with a balloon expandable stent or self-expanding stent therebetween. Expandable occlusion devices can be expanded in a distal direction and a proximal direction in relation to the lesion to occlude vasculature. A treatment agent can be injected into a cavity formed between the expandable occlusion device. A coating can be applied to one or both occlusion devices to prevent adherence to the treatment agent. The stent can be deployed across the lesion while the occlusion devices are in place. Fragments dislodged during stenting can be aspirated. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402159 | IMPLANTABLE DEVICES FOR REDUCING PULSATILE PRESSURE WITHIN A BLOOD VESSEL - An implantable device for reducing pulsatile pressure within a blood vessel is described herein, for example to treat pulmonary hypertension. The implantable device may include a fluid reservoir, a compliant member (e.g., a balloon), and a conduit coupled to the fluid reservoir and the compliant member. Advanced designs for anchoring the compliant member in the blood vessel are described. In addition, enhanced reservoir, conduit, and balloon designs, as well as methods for implanting/using the same, are provided. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402160 | BALLOON CATHETER - A balloon catheter and methods of using same are provided. The balloon catheter can include an expandable structure mounted over a balloon coated with a composition. The expandable structure includes a plurality of axial struts crossing a plurality of radially-expandable rings for constraining the balloon such that isolated balloon regions can protrude through openings in the expandable structure when the balloon is inflated. The balloon catheter can be configured to maximize scraping of the composition from the surface of the balloon by the struts of the expandable structure during balloon inflation. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402161 | MAGNETOMECHANIC TRIGGERING OFPAYLOAD RELEASE FROM MINIATURIZED DEVICES - A carrier device and methods of use are described. The device and methods are directed toward implanting in biological tissue and for releasing a medical payload or functional material in biological tissue according to a remote magnetic trigger. The carrier device has a cavity with an opening through an external surface of the device. The carrier device includes at least one moveable, magnetic element sensitive to a magnetic field gradient. When a magnetic field gradient, rotating magnetic field, or uniform magnetic field, or a combination of thereof is applied to the tissue, the moveable magnetic element provides release of the medical payload or functional material through the cavity opening. In some embodiments, payload release can be started, stopped, and restarted at a later time or place. In addition to payload release, devices of this invention are equipped with a propelling element, the propelling element is responsive to external stimuli that enables propulsion and navigation of the device. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402162 | Device for offset wireless tattoo battery pack and methods of use - An independently operable offset wireless tattoo machine battery pack is disclosed. The battery pack is offset relative to a tattoo machine power interface such that the center of gravity of the battery pack is longitudinally closer to the center of gravity of the tattoo machine than is the power interface. The offset wireless tattoo machine battery pack may include electronic circuitry that controls and operates a tattoo machine independent of any separate control unit, providing a unified wireless standalone tattoo machine. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402163 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A CATHETER FOR AN IMPLANTED ACCESS PORT - A medical device is provided which comprises an implantable vascular access port including a fluid passage operable to introduce fluid to a host and/or remove fluid from the host, the fluid passage accessible through a fluid passage access opening and at least a portion of the fluid passage defined by a needle configured to penetrate cutaneous tissue of the host; and an implantable vascular access catheter connectable with the vascular access port; wherein the vascular access catheter and the vascular access port are connectable to each other within the vascular access port. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402164 | WIRELESS CHARGING, LOCALIZATION, AND DATA COMMUNICATION FOR IMPLANTABLE VASCULAR ACCESS DEVICES - An implantable vascular access device includes a fluid, a self-sealing cover disposed over the reservoir, and an outlet port configured to mate with a catheter, the outlet port fluidically coupled to the fluid reservoir. One or more sensors coupled to the device are configured to capture physiological data while the device is implanted within a patient. The device also includes a data communications unit configured to receive physiological data from the one or more sensors, obfuscate the physiological data, and transmit the obfuscated physiological data to one or more remote computing devices. The device may also be inductively powered and/or can emit a localization signal in response to wireless interrogation. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402165 | VALVE SYSTEMS AND STEERING SYSTEMS FOR CATHETERS AND METHODS OF USE - Valve systems and steering systems for catheters and methods of using the same. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402166 | UNIT FOR A MECHANICAL CONNECTING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES, PARTICULARLY FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS - The invention relates to a unit ( | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402167 | OCCLUSION APPARATUS FOR INFLOW CONDUIT - An apparatus for occluding the inflow conduit of a ventricular assist device comprising a plug body, a plug surface, and a plug cap. The plug cap is configured to extend around an external surface of the cylindrical body of the plug body. The plug cap may be removeably connected to the plug body. | 2021-12-30 |
| 20210402168 | MEDICAL DEVICE - A medical device according to the disclosure includes: two members that are made of materials having different flexural moduli and are connected to each other, in which a soft member made of a material having a low flexural modulus of the two members includes a cylindrical portion, a hard member made of a material having a high flexural modulus of the two members includes a cylindrical support portion that supports the cylindrical portion, and the cylindrical support portion includes an inner surface support portion that supports an inner surface of the cylindrical portion, and an outer surface support portion that supports an outer surface of the cylindrical portion. | 2021-12-30 |
