Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090088724 | Multiple Stage Fluid Delivery Device and Method of Use - Multiple stage fluid delivery devices are provided for dispensing a first fluid at a first flow rate and thereafter dispensing a second fluid at a second flow rate which is substantially lower than the first flow rate. The device may be used to inject a fluid into a catheter to flush the catheter and to thereafter slowly deliver fluid into the catheter to maintain patency of the catheter. | 04-02-2009 |
20090114667 | SHARPS DISPENSING AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps dispensing container and a sharps disposal container within the sharps dispensing container. In one embodiment, the sharps disposal container is mounted at least partially within the sharps dispensing container, with a chamber surrounding at least a portion of the sharps disposal container. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps disposal container having an inner wall and an inlet for depositing used sharps into the sharps disposal container. The sharps dispensing container includes an outer wall that surrounds at least a portion of the sharps disposal container and forms a buffer zone. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes at least one elastic support member that elastically suspends a sharps disposal container in the interior of a sharps dispensing container. A cover detachably couples the sharps disposal container with the sharps dispensing container. | 05-07-2009 |
20090114671 | MEDICAL IMPLEMENT DISPENSING AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM - A medical implement dispensing and disposal system. The medical implement dispensing and disposal system comprises a container having an open end with a dispensing chamber and a disposal chamber defined within the container. A cover is configured to substantially close the open end of the container. The cover defines a disposal opening in communication with the disposal chamber. A dispensing opening is defined in either the container or cover and in communication with the dispensing chamber. A biasing assembly is positioned in the dispensing chamber and configured to provide a biasing force toward the dispensing opening. | 05-07-2009 |
20100063512 | Tunneling System - A tunneling system for use with a catheter includes an elongate tunneling member defining a longitudinal axis along at least a portion of a longitudinal length thereof. The elongate member has a first end and a second end. The tunneling system further includes a connector configured for releasably engaging the second end of the elongate tunneling member to the catheter. | 03-11-2010 |
20110011881 | Sharps Dispensing and Disposal System - A sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps dispensing container and a sharps disposal container within the sharps dispensing container. In one embodiment, the sharps disposal container is mounted at least partially within the sharps dispensing container, with a chamber surrounding at least a portion of the sharps disposal container. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes a sharps disposal container having an inner wall and an inlet for depositing used sharps into the sharps disposal container. The sharps dispensing container includes an outer wall that surrounds at least a portion of the sharps disposal container and forms a buffer zone. In another embodiment, a sharps dispensing and disposal system includes at least one elastic support member that elastically suspends a sharps disposal container in the interior of a sharps dispensing container. A cover detachably couples the sharps disposal container with the sharps dispensing container. | 01-20-2011 |
20130085439 | DEVICE TO ENCOURAGE BLOOD CIRCULATION BETWEEN DIALYSIS - A vascular access system includes a vascular access device and a portable recirculation device. The vascular access device defines at least one lumen and is configured and dimensioned to be positioned within a blood vessel of a patient. The recirculation device includes a housing defining a channel having an inlet port and an outlet port for passage of blood through the channel. The channel includes a pump for circulating blood through the vascular access device. | 04-04-2013 |
20140012209 | Valved Tip Catheters - The present disclosure relates to multiple embodiments of catheters which include valved openings which are normally closed to maintain a lock solution within a catheter during periods of non-use. | 01-09-2014 |
20140171909 | Tunneling System - A tunneling system for use with a catheter includes an elongate tunneling member defining a longitudinal axis along at least a portion of a longitudinal length thereof. The elongate member has a first end and a second end. The tunneling system further includes a connector configured for releasably engaging the second end of the elongate tunneling member to the catheter. | 06-19-2014 |
Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090157011 | Safety Needle Assembly - A safety needle assembly is disclosed which includes a housing, a needle extending distally from the housing, a slide member positioned within the housing and configured to move distally about the needle and at least one actuation member. The actuation member is supported on the housing and has a proximal end secured to the housing, a distal end obstructing distal movement of the slide member and a centrally located fulcrum. A biasing member is positioned within the housing to advance the slide member distally along the needle. A cover member is operably connected to the slide member and is configured to enclose a distal end of the needle. The actuation member is configured such that actuation of the actuation member pivots the distal end of the actuation member to facilitate distal movement of the slide member. | 06-18-2009 |
20100168682 | CATHETER CLAMPING ASSEMBLIES - A clamping assembly includes a housing and at least one clamp member pivotally coupled to the housing. The housing defines a throughbore which is dimensioned to receive a tubular member. The at least one clamp member is configured to move between a first position in which the clamp member is positioned externally of the throughbore to allow fluid to flow through a tubular member positioned within the throughbore and a second position in which the clamp member extends into the throughbore and into contact with a tubular member to obstruct fluid flow through the tubular member positioned within the throughbore. | 07-01-2010 |
20100327477 | Method for Manufacturing a Separated Tip Catheter - A method for manufacturing a separated tip catheter having a separated tip configuration includes the steps of: extruding an extrusion material through a die to form a catheter including a catheter body having a proximal end and a distal end and defining a first lumen and a second lumen, the catheter body having a septum positioned between the first and second lumens; and feeding a strip into the die so that the strip is positioned between the first lumen and the second lumen along a length of the catheter, the strip having a first proximal section formed of a first material capable of bonding with the extrusion material and a second distal section formed of a second material incapable of bonding with the extrusion material. | 12-30-2010 |
20100327492 | Method for Manufacturing a Catheter Having a Separated Tip Configuration - A method for manufacturing a separated tip catheter includes the following steps: positioning first and second cores in a cavity of a mold, the cavity having a substantially elongated shape and including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first and second cores are oriented substantially parallel to each other; placing a sheet of material having a higher melting temperature than a molding material across the first end portion of the cavity; and injecting the molding material into the cavity of the mold. | 12-30-2010 |
20110004197 | Catheter Having an Expandable Lumen and Method of Manufacture - A single or multiple lumen catheter is disclosed which includes an expandable lumen. The expandable lumen is movable from a collapsed or sealed configuration to an open or expanded configuration. In the open configuration, the expandable lumen is dimensioned to receive a guidewire or stylet or facilitate the introduction of fluids into a patient. | 01-06-2011 |
20110077577 | Medical Catheter Having a Design Providing Low Recirculation and Reversibility - The present disclosure relates to a medical catheter including an elongate catheter member defining a longitudinal axis and having a proximal end, a distal end, an outer wall, and first and second internal lumens. The outer wall of the catheter member includes a first opening in fluid communication with the first internal lumen to facilitate the establishment of a first flow stream, and a second opening in fluid communication with the second internal lumen to facilitate the establishment of a second flow stream. Each of the first and second openings includes proximal and distal tapered portions that are connected by an intermediate portion having a constant transverse dimension. The configurations, dimensions, and positioning of the first and second openings optimizes separation of the first flow stream from the second flow stream in order to reduce the likelihood of recirculation between the first and second internal lumens. | 03-31-2011 |
20110180969 | Method for Manufacturing a Catheter Having a Separated Tip Configuration - A method for manufacturing a separated tip catheter includes the following steps: positioning first and second cores in a cavity of a mold, the cavity having a substantially elongated shape and including a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first and second cores are oriented substantially parallel to each other; placing a sheet of material having a higher melting temperature than a molding material across the first end portion of the cavity; and injecting the molding material into the cavity of the mold. | 07-28-2011 |
20120083750 | Antimicrobial Luer Adapter - A luer adapter includes a body including an inner surface defining a lumen and first and second ends. Each end is adapted to connect to a medical device. An antimicrobial material is positioned at least on a portion of the inner surface. A barrier is positioned between the lumen and the antimicrobial material and permits the passage of the antimicrobial material therethrough upon exposure to moisture. The barrier may include hydrophilic material. | 04-05-2012 |
20130085438 | HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER WITH IMPROVED SIDE OPENING DESIGN - A hemodialysis catheter is provided which includes a catheter body having a proximal and a distal end and defining at least one lumen. The at least one lumen includes a distal opening and a side opening formed through a sidewall of the catheter body. The side opening communicates with the at least one lumen, and includes guiding structure positioned adjacent a distal side of the side opening configured to smoothly redirect blood flow into the at least one lumen. The guiding structure may be defined by a raised wall, or in the alternative, an angled distal wall of the side opening. | 04-04-2013 |
20140027041 | Method for Making a Multi-Lumen Catheter Having a Separated Tip Secton - The present disclosure is directed to a method of manufacturing a catheter wherein a dual lumen catheter body and at least one distal tip member are separately formed and the at least one distal tip member is subsequently assembled to the dual lumen catheter body. The components may be assembled using a heating process or, alternatively, using adhesives. | 01-30-2014 |