Patent classifications
A61M39/00
Organizational system for medical venous access lines
A device for securing and organizing tubing, such as medical venous access lines, includes a tray; a fastener attached to the tray, the fastener designed to attach the tray to another object, such as a post from an IV unit or a patient's bed; at least one tube slot built into the tray, the tube slot sized to accommodate a portion of a tube; a first strap attached to the tray proximate to the fastener; and a second strap attached to the tray proximate to the end of the tray distal from the fastener, wherein the first strap and the second strap are designed to secure the tube within the tube slot without impeding flow through the tube. The device may further include label tabs extending upwardly from the tray proximate to each tube slot.
FLUID CONNECTION SYSTEM AND PRODUCTION METHOD
Disclosed is a fluid connection system including a sleeve, a pipe and a fluid connector, the fluid connector including at least one rigid body made from a sterilizable biocompatible material, and the pipe including a flexible connection portion made from a sterilizable biocompatible material that is at least partially elastomeric. The fluid connector and the flexible connection portion of the pipe are assembled to one another, with the flexible connection portion of the pipe surrounding the rigid body, and the sleeve being shrunk tightly, but with free movement, on the pipe.
ANTI-SNAGGING INFUSION SETS
Anti-snagging components for use in infusion sets are provided. The anti-snagging component includes a sliding surface that guides an infusion set component past an obstruction when the infusion set is moved during manufacture or use. An anti-snagging structure may be integrally formed as a portion of an infusion set component or the anti-snagging structure may be a separate component that connects or attaches to an infusion set component. Some anti-snagging structures include a covering portion to cover a needleless connector and a tail portion to connect to a length of tubing. The covering portion may include an anti-microbial coating.
STERILE CONNECTOR
A sterile connector includes a first section of tubing with a first end portion to be connected to a second end portion of a second section of tubing and/or another counterpart to establish fluid communication. An axial protrusion extends away from the first end portion of the first section of tubing in an axial direction, and a separation layer closes off an inside of the section of tubing. The separation layer has a predetermined breaking site, and the axial protrusion is connected pivotally to the first end portion of the first section of tubing to pivot from a first position to a second position when engaged with a second axial protrusion and/or with the other counterpart and is coupled to the separation layer to exert a breaking force on the separation layer in the second position.
Compartmentalized method of nucleic acid delivery and compositions and uses thereof
Provided herein is a method of delivering nucleic acid molecules to a compartmentalized tissue or organ of a subject. Also provided herein are uses and processes for delivering a nucleic acid molecule to the parenchyma of a compartmentalized tissue or organ. The methods and uses can be used in the treatment of diseases and conditions and in industrial, agricultural and veterinary applications. Also provided herein are compositions containing an adenovirus or adeno-associated virus or other recombinant virus formulated for administration to the parenchyma of a tissue or organ.
Valved enteral administration assembly
An enteral administration assembly for administering fluids through an enteral device. The administration assembly comprising an inlet, an outlet, and a valve mechanism between the inlet and outlet. The inlet is configured to interlock with only an enteral device to form a sealed connection allowing the passage of fluid between the enteral device and the inlet. The assembly may include a valve or turbulating mechanism comprising a valve and at least one turbulator adapted to change the direction of fluid flowing through the assembly to prevent clogging and flocculation of administered substances.
VAPOR MEDICINE DISPENSING AND NANO-MIST LUNG CLEANSER SYSTEM WITH NASAL ADAPTER
A system, accompanying apparatuses and methods relating to an oral, nasal or propellant enhanced mist delivery, drug delivery and lung cleansing apparatuses and having for an object to provide a safe and harmless means for and method of delivering medication with heated, moist, flavored air; or by inhaling warm medication like methanol into the lungs in case of a respiratory ailment under direction of a physician. Additionally, all state of the art medicines are envisioned for delivery with the system.
Clip for urinary drainage system
A clip retains tapered connector members which joining tubing sections of a medical fluid drainage system, such as a urinary collection system. The clip has first and second ends configured to bear against external flanges projecting from the tapered connector members. A central body of the clip applies a controllable compression force to the first and second ends for urging the connector members together. The first and second ends include sub-fingers for snapping onto a respective one of the tapered connector members.
OCCLUSIVE IMPLANTS WITH FIBER-BASED RELEASE STRUCTURES
Occlusive implants are provided with various embodiments of active and/or passive release structures. Systems for delivering the occlusive implants as well as methods for making and delivering the implants are also provided.
Compositions for Fecal Floral Transplantation and Methods for Making and Using Them and Devices for Delivering Them
In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions, e.g., formulations, used for gastric, gastrointestinal and/or colonic treatments or lavage, e.g., orthostatic lavage, e.g., for inducing the purgation (e.g., cleansing) of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including a colon; and methods for making and using them. In alternative embodiments, compositions and methods of the invention are used for the stabilization, amelioration, treatment and/or prevention of constipation, for the treatment of abdominal pain, particularly non-specific abdominal pain, and diarrhea, including diarrhea caused by a drug side effect, a psychological condition, a disease or a condition such as Crohn's Disease, a poison, a toxin or an infection, e.g., a toxin-mediated travelers diarrhea, or C. difficile or the pseudo-membranous colitis associated with this infection. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides pharmaceuticals and products (articles) of manufacture for delivering these compositions and formulations to an individual, e.g., a human or an animal. The invention also provides devices for delivering a fecal material to a patient.