A61M2205/587

Two-way communications in a medical device

A system for providing continuous positive air pressure therapy is provided. The system includes a flow generator, a sensor, and a computing device. The computing device is configured to control operation of the flow generator based on sensor data. The computing device is further configured to display, on a display device, one or more questions relating to demographic and/or subjective feedback; responsive to displaying the one or more questions, receive one or more inputs indicating answers to the one or more questions; transmit the answers to a remote processing system; receive, from the remote processing system, settings determined based on the transmitted answers; and adjust control settings of the system based on the received settings.

PRESERVATIVE-FREE SINGLE DOSE INHALER SYSTEMS
20230051645 · 2023-02-16 ·

An aerosolization system includes a container that is configured to deliver a unit dosage of a liquid when squeezed a single time. The system also includes an aerosolizer that is constructed of a housing defining a mouthpiece, and an aerosol generator disposed in the housing. The aerosol generator includes a vibratable membrane having a front face and a rear face, and a vibratable element used to vibrate the membrane. Further, the housing includes an opening that is adapted to receive a unit dosage of the liquid from the container. The opening provides a liquid path to the rear face of the vibratable membrane.

Negative pressure wound treatment apparatuses and methods with integrated electronics

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus with electronic components integrated within a wound dressing. In some embodiments, a wound dressing apparatus can comprise a wound contact layer, an absorbent layer over the wound contact layer, the absorbent layer comprising one or more apertures, a cover layer configured to cover and form a seal over the wound contact layer and the absorbent layer, and an electronics assembly comprising a negative pressure source. The cover layer can be configured to be compressed within the aperture in the absorbent layer when negative pressure is applied to the wound dressing apparatus and indicate a level of negative pressure below the cover layer. In some embodiments, the wound dressing apparatus can comprise an indicator material layer configured to protrude when negative pressure is applied to the wound dressing apparatus and indicate a level of negative pressure below the cover layer.

STEPLESS SPEED REGULATION MEDICAL PULSE IRRIGATOR WITH LED LAMP
20220355022 · 2022-11-10 ·

Disclosed is a disposable stepless speed regulation medical pulse irrigator with an LED lamp, including an upper handle, a lower handle, a pump body, a fluid tube, stepless speed regulation control parts, a spray nozzle part, a power supply part and an LED lamp. The pump body is arranged inside the upper handle; the left side of the pump body is connected with a piston; and the bottom end of the piston is provided with a big gear. In a pulse irrigating process of a wound, the disposable stepless speed regulation medical pulse irrigator with the LED lamp can use a continuous regulatable flushing speed and pressure to reduce the discomfort of a patient with this instrument according to the wound pain sensitivity of the patient, and can improve the wound cleansing efficiency and relieve the working load of medical staff at the same time. When flushing fluid splashes onto a contaminated fluid collection bag to obstruct the field of view, the LED lamp can be turned on through an LED lamp control switch to assist in the observation for the wound, which facilitates debridement personnel to determine whether debridement is completed, so that the debridement time and cost are greatly saved.

HUMIDIFIER WITH A WATER TUB WITHIN A PRESSURIZED CHAMBER

A tub is configured to contain a supply of water and is configured to be inserted into a chamber of a humidifier. The tub includes a tub base configured to contain the supply of water. The tub also includes a tub lid and a flow plate provided between the tub base and the tub lid. The flow plate includes a water level indicator configured to indicate a level of the supply of water in the tub base. In addition, the water level indicator includes a generally rectangular portion and a generally triangular portion.

Implantable vein localizer and methods of accessing a vein using same
20220355046 · 2022-11-10 ·

A method for gaining access to a vein includes implanting a vein localizer above or adjacent an anterior portion of a vein. The vein localizer features a fluorescent coating which emits visible light upon illumination by an external light. This makes visualization easier for a more confident vessel puncture at the first attempt. The invention is designed to reduce failed venipunctures, improve patient comfort and avoid unnecessary time and expense associated with multiple vein punctures.

IMPLANTABLE PUMP FOR DIRECT SODIUM REMOVAL THERAPY HAVING ON-BOARD ANALYTE SENSOR
20230037921 · 2023-02-09 · ·

Systems and methods for performing Direct Sodium Removal (DSR) therapy are provided in which an implantable device includes a pump coupled to an inlet catheter designed for placement in a patient's peritoneal cavity, an outlet catheter designed to be coupled to the patient's bladder, and is operably coupled to an analyte sensor, the pump programmed to transfer and/or cease transfer of fluid from the patient's peritoneal cavity to the patient's bladder for voiding responsive to a level of analyte detected by the analyte sensor. In addition, the system may include a processor that computes an amount of analyte transferred per pumping session.

Robot-connected IoT-based sleep-caring system
11491300 · 2022-11-08 ·

A robot-connected IoT-based sleep-caring system includes a sleep-caring robot and an IoT system. The sleep-caring robot includes environment monitoring, physiology monitoring, sleep monitoring, sound, lighting and electricity control, a smart storage compartment, central data processing, and machine arms. The IoT system senses and executes instructions from the sleep-caring robot, thereby catering to bedroom activities of the user.

Mobile terminal, fragrance generation device, server, fragrance determination method, and program

A fragrance suitable for a user can be provided. A mobile terminal includes: an acquisition unit that acquires a psychosomatic state from a physiological index of a user; an input unit that inputs future information of the user; a determination unit that determines a recipe including one or more types and a mixing ratio of one or more perfumes based on the psychosomatic state and the future information; and a communication unit that transmits the recipe to a fragrance generation device.

Catheter system clamp, systems, and methods
11571543 · 2023-02-07 · ·

A method to manage flushing of a catheter assembly may include providing a clamp for a fluid tube configured to be coupled to the catheter assembly. The clamp may include a sensor configured to detect the clamp is closed. The method may include starting a timer in response to the sensor detecting the clamp is closed. The method may include providing an alert in response to the timer reaching a predetermined duration of time. The alert may indicate to a clinician that the catheter assembly should be opened and flushed, which may prevent occlusion of the catheter assembly.