Patent classifications
A61M2039/1077
CONNECTOR COUPLING ASSEMBLY
Couplers are described herein. A coupler includes a coupler body, a plurality of first retaining fingers, and a plurality of second retaining fingers. The coupler body includes a first end and a second end, and defining a cavity, the cavity configured to receive a first connector and a second connector. The plurality of first retaining fingers are configured to engage against a collar of the first connector to prevent axial motion of the first connector relative to the coupler. The plurality of second retaining fingers are configured to engage against a shoulder of the second connector with a retention force, and release the second connector by radially expanding in response to a pullout force exerted on the second connector exceeding the retention force.
Fluid path set bolus control device
A bolus control device for use with an injection device, the bolus control device including a valve body having a proximal end opposite a distal end. The valve body defines a fluid channel therethrough to allow a passage of medical fluid from the proximal end to the distal end. A connector is provided at the proximal end and configured for connecting to a fluid inlet line. A connector subassembly is provided at the distal end and configured for connecting to a fluid outlet line. A compressible check valve is disposed within the fluid channel, such that the compressible check valve is adjustable to control a cracking pressure at which the compressible check valve closes.
CATHETER VENT ASSEMBLY AND RELATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS
A catheter system may include a needleless connector, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a valve disposed between the distal end of the needleless connector and the proximal end of the needleless connector. The catheter system may include a vent assembly, which may include a proximal component and a distal component. The proximal component may include a male luer adapter, which may include a male luer. The distal component may include a distal end coupled to the proximal end of the needleless connector, and a proximal end coupled to the male luer adapter. In response to movement of the proximal component from a proximal position to a distal position with respect to the distal component, the male luer of the male luer adapter may open the valve to vent air inside the catheter system.
CATHETER SYSTEM TO PROVIDE NEEDLE SAFETY AND RELATED METHODS
A catheter system to protect against needle stick injuries and environmental contamination from exposure to residual blood. The catheter system may include a catheter assembly, a needle assembly, and a housing. The needle assembly may be coupled to the catheter assembly and include a needle hub and an introducer needle. The housing may be secured within a lumen of the catheter adapter and may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a cavity. The introducer needle may extend through the housing. A safety clip within the cavity may include an elongated arm portion and a barrier feature. The introducer needle may bias the barrier feature outwardly away from a longitudinal axis of the introducer needle. In response to proximal retraction of the introducer needle, the barrier feature may be configured to move toward the longitudinal axis of the needle and shield the sharp distal tip.
TUBING SYSTEM WITH REASSEMBLY PREVENTION MECHANISM
A tubing connector system is configured to connect first and second pieces of medical tubing. The tubing connector system includes a male module and a female module. The female module is retained in connection to the male module by a plurality of locking mechanisms. The plurality of locking mechanisms are configured to prevent the male module and female module from being reconnected after the male module has been separated from the female module. The tubing connector system also includes a valve assembly that includes a first valve member contained within the male module and a second valve member contained within the female module. The first and second valve members are interconnected in a gimbaled relationship.
INSERTER, MEDICAL ELONGATED BODY SET THAT INCLUDES INSERTER, AND METHOD OF USING INSERTER
An inserter, a medical elongated body set, and a method of using an inserter can effectively remove air remaining inside a distal portion of a medical elongated body by effectively performing priming on the distal portion of the medical elongated body. An inserter assists a medical elongated body to be inserted into a medical device. The inserter includes a tubular portion having a proximal opening portion into which the medical elongated body is inserted and a distal opening portion that guides the medical elongated body to the medical device, and having a main lumen through which the proximal opening portion and the distal opening portion communicate with each other, and a connector that communicates with the main lumen of the tubular portion, and connects a liquid injection tool.
Safety syringe extension adapter having pivotable applicator unit and optional wiper guard
A safety syringe extension adapter and an applicator unit having at least one applicator is disclosed. More particularly, an applicator unit is connected to a syringe by a safety syringe extension adapter and including an applicator wherein the applicator unit comprises pivotal movement relative thereto about two separate pivot axes for following the skin contours of a user during certain skin related procedures such as applying Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to the skin; applying a chemical peel to the skin using Trichloracetic Acid (TCA), glycolic acid (GA), or any fluid for purposes of applying to the skin; applying antiseptics to sterilize the skin prior to or after a procedure; or applying analgesics to the skin surface or any other fluid to the skin surface.
Method For Controlling Fluid Accuracy And Backflow Compensation
A method for controlling fluid ratio accuracy during a dual flow injection with a powered injection system is described. The method includes predicting a first capacitance volume of a first syringe comprising a first medical fluid and a second capacitance volume of a second syringe comprising a second medical fluid with a first capacitance correction factor and a second capacitance correction factor, respectively, selecting a ratio of the first medical fluid and the second medical fluid to be administered to a patient in the dual flow injection, determining a relative acceleration ratio of a first piston of the first syringe and a second piston of a second syringe based on the predicted first capacitance volume and the predicted second capacitance volume, wherein the relative acceleration ratio is selected to maintain the selected ratio of the first medical fluid and the second medical fluid during the dual flow injection, and injecting a mixture of a first medical fluid and a second medical fluid having the selected ratio with the powered injection system.
CONNECTORS FOR PERITONEAL DIALYSIS
In some examples, a connector assembly configured to connect a tube to a peritoneal dialysis cycler comprises: a connector piece having a bore, wherein a proximal end of the bore defines an opening in a proximal portion of the connector piece configured to receive and deliver fluid from and to the cycler; and a connector body having a bore, wherein a proximal end of the bore defines a cavity in a proximal portion of the connector body configured to receive a distal portion of the connector piece to position the distal end of the bore of the connector piece in fluid communication with the proximal end of the bore of the connector body. The distal portion of the connector body comprises a tubular portion configured to form an interference fit with the tube. A collar of the connector body is configured to grip an outer surface of the tube.
Adapter
An adapter configured to allow interconnection of a device input connector (DIC) having a first connector configuration and an consumable end connector (CEC) having a second connector configuration, the adapter including a first end having a first connector mateable with the DIC, a second end configured to receive at least part of the CEC, a locking mechanism configured to lock the CEC to the adapter, and a release mechanism configured to release the CEC from the adapter.