A device, system, kit, and method for managing the passage of fluid through an opening in the body of a patient that includes a fluid-containment receptacle including a collapsible sidewall, the fluid-containment receptacle having a first receptacle opening and a second receptacle opening positioned at opposite ends of the sidewall, the fluid-containment receptacle. The device also including a first flange extending radially outward from the sidewall and positioned at or adjacent to the first receptacle opening and a second flange extending radially outward from the sidewall at or adjacent to the second receptacle opening. The device is configured to be applied to the opening in the body of the patient such that the first opening and the first flange contact the body of the patient and form a fluid barrier around the opening.

An apparatus includes a housing, a catheter, and an actuator. The housing has a first port and a second port that is coupleable to an indwelling vascular access device. The catheter is at least partially disposed in the housing such that the first port of the housing receives a proximal end portion of the catheter. The actuator is partially disposed in the housing to selectively engage a portion of the catheter in the housing. The actuator is configured to be rotated an angular distance relative to the housing to move a distal end portion of the catheter a linear distance from a first position inside the housing, to a second position in which the catheter extends through the second port and distal to the indwelling vascular access device when the second port is coupled thereto. The linear distance is greater than the angular distance.

A medical drainage tube for transporting liquid from a liquid source to a liquid storage device, the medical drainage tube includes an inner surface which defines a lumen; an inlet for coupling to a liquid source and for receiving liquid into the lumen from the liquid source; an outlet for coupling to a liquid storage device and for transporting the received liquid from the lumen to the liquid storage device; and an indicator including an indicating agent which, when the medical drainage tube is in use, is configured to dissolve after being exposed to the liquid for at least 24 hours, thereby providing a trigger which notifies a user that the medical drainage tube requires replacement.

The present disclosure illustrates an introducer sheath with a partially annealed metal frame. The introducer sheaths described herein include a hub coupled to a shaft. The shaft comprises a braided wire frame with (i) an annealed distal portion that prevents the braided wire frame from unraveling at a distal end, and (ii) a second portion that is unannealed; a jacket encompassing the braided wire frame; and a liner forming an inner wall.

A stabilizing connector includes a connector portion and a stabilization portion. The connector portion is configured to couple to an access device. The connector portion defines at least one lumen that is configured to be placed in fluid communication with a lumen of the access device. The stabilization portion is coupled to the connector portion. The stabilization portion is configured to be placed in contact with a surface of a patient's skin to stabilize at least one of the stabilizing connector or the access device.

A device for connecting and transferring contents between a surgically created first orifice and a surgically created second orifice is provided. The device comprises a hollow body member and first and second tubular legs depending from the hollow body, and being adapted for insertion into the first and second surgically created orifices respectively. The device further comprises a cap for closing the hollow body and completing a sealed pathway between the tubular legs for passively conveying contents between the first and second surgically created orifices. Sealing features of the device are provided that in combination operate to keep the contents away from unwanted skin areas and/or provide an easy-to-use device.

A system and method of accurately measuring a pressure (Pp) within a human brain using totally-implanted or partially-external hardware. The system includes a first pressure transducer configured to measure a cerebrospinal fluid pressure (Pcsf) within a ventricle of a brain, a second pressure transducer configured to indirectly measure a second pressure (Pp) within a space of the brain, and an adjustable implanted valve controller configured to calculate the effective differential pressure (Pei=Pcsf−Pp) between the measured pressures Pcsf and the Pp and determine whether the effective differential pressure measurement represents a true secondary pressure.

A minimally invasive system for monitoring and treating high intracranial pressure levels resulting from traumatic brain injury comprises an intravenous access device, an elongate member, a console, and an aspiration and injection catheter. The system is capable of monitoring pressure levels and relocating fluid from the brain to another part of the patient's body to sustain overall constant fluid volume. The method of using the minimally invasive system is also described.

Devices and methods of treating fluid retention caused by congestive heart failure or other conditions resulting in edema, lymphoedema, or significant fluid retention (e.g., deep vein thrombosis, cellulitis, venous stasis insufficiency, or damage to the lymphatic network) are described. Specifically, a treatment device is used to create a passage or cannula between the lymphatic system (or other area of the body) and an external drainage device. This device can be only temporarily located in the patient or can be implanted within the patient for longer periods of time. The physician can safely and reliably remove excess fluid from the body via the device and optionally inject other treatment agents.

A medical device configured to restrict medicament dispersion within a cerebrospinal fluid flow of the patient. The medical device including an implantable catheter having a distal end configured to be positioned within a flow of the cerebrospinal fluid, a proximal end, a body defining a lumen extending lengthwise along the implantable catheter configured to enable a flow of medicament from the proximal end to an infusion port located in proximity to the distal end, and a contoured surface defined by an exterior of the body in proximity to the infusion port configured to inhibit dispersion of the medicament within the cerebrospinal fluid.