Patent classifications
A61J1/2024
Peritoneal Dialysis Concentrate, Peritoneal Dialysis Bag and Set for Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis or Automated Peritoneal Dialysis
A peritoneal dialysis concentrate comprises an all-in-one concentrate or at least two concentrate parts to be stored separately before use, wherein by a diluting solution, the all-in-one concentrate can be diluted or dissolved, or the at least two concentrate parts can be diluted or dissolved, and mixed with each other to obtain the peritoneal dialysis solution suitable for peritoneal dialysis treatment. Also a single-chamber peritoneal dialysis bag, a dual-chamber peritoneal dialysis bag and a multi-chamber peritoneal dialysis bag contain the peritoneal dialysis concentrate. In addition, a set for a continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and a set for an automated peritoneal dialysis comprise the single-chamber peritoneal dialysis bag or the dual-chamber peritoneal dialysis bag or the multi-chamber peritoneal dialysis bag, which contains the peritoneal dialysis concentrate. The peritoneal dialysis concentrate and the corresponding set for CAPD/APD can allow for saving logistic cost, easily transporting and only requiring minimum storage space.
SEMI-RIGID AND FLEXIBLE ELEMENTS FOR WEARABLE DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE RESERVOIR
Disclosed are examples of reservoir and reservoir systems usable with a wearable drug delivery device. An example reservoir may include a flexible component coupled to a shell component. The shell component may include drainage channels to facilitate extraction of the liquid drug from the reservoir. A reservoir system example may include an exoskeleton configured around a flexible reservoir to guide the expansion and collapse of the flexible reservoir. Alternatively, one or more rigid panels may be coupled to corresponding flat surfaces of the flexible reservoir to guide the expansion and collapse of the flexible reservoir. A further reservoir example may include a flexible thin film reservoir having peel-able restraints configured to seal off corresponding sections of the reservoir, sequentially break, enabling the liquid drug to sequentially fill corresponding sections in a controlled and predicable manner. A wearable drug delivery device example suitable for utilizing the described examples is provided.
MULTI-VOLUME DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM WITH VACUUM-ASSISTED MIXING AND/OR DELIVERY
A multi-chamber drug delivery system includes vacuum chambers to provided vacuum-assisted mixing of first and second desired substances and/or injection of desired substances into a target tissue of a patient.
FLEXIBLE CONTAINER SYSTEMS AND NOZZLES, AND RELATED METHODS
A container system includes at least one flexible wall defining a compartment containing a dissolvable solid or concentrate, a support adjacent a first end of the at least one flexible wall, and a nozzle assembly coupled to a second end of the at least one flexible wall. The second end of the wall is distal from the first end. The nozzle assembly comprises a hollow body defining a longitudinal axis. The hollow body further defines a plurality of orifices through a wall thereof. Each orifice is able to form a fluid connection between an interior volume within the hollow body and the compartment. Each orifice is configured to deliver liquid from the interior volume to the compartment in a direction having an angle of between 5 and 85 from a direction of the longitudinal axis. Related nozzles and methods are also disclosed.
Multi chamber flexible bag and methods of using same
A method of preparing a pharmaceutical product in a single multiple chamber flexible bag. A pharmaceutical product is introduced in a liquid state into a first chamber of the flexible bag through a first port. The pharmaceutical product is lyophilized within the first chamber of the flexible bag to provide a lyophilized pharmaceutical product. The flexible bag has a second chamber and the first chamber and the second chamber are separated by a breakable seal. The second chamber further includes a reconstituting solution for reconstituting the lyophilized pharmaceutical product in the first chamber. A user may apply pressure to the flexible bag to break the seal and mix the lyophilized pharmaceutical product and the reconstituting solution to order to administer the pharmaceutical product to a patient.
DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE WITH STERILE FLUID FLOWPATH AND RELATED METHOD OF ASSEMBLY
Drug delivery devices and related methods of assembly are disclosed. The drug delivery device may include a housing and a container disposed therein. The container may include a reservoir containing a drug and a movable stopper. A first seal member may be connected to the container at a distal end of the reservoir. A first removable membrane may cover an exterior surface of the first seal member to maintain sterility of that surface prior to operation of the device. A fluid pathway assembly may be configured to establish fluid communication with the reservoir during operation of the device. A second seal member may be connected to a first end of the fluid pathway assembly. A second removable membrane may cover an exterior surface of the second seal member to maintain sterility of that surface prior to operation of the device.
DUAL CHAMBER FLEXIBLE CONTAINER AND DRUG PRODUCT USING SAME
A multiple chamber container includes a first sheet; a second sheet; a first peel seal between the first and second sheets, the first peel seal extending across the first and second sheets; wherein at a first time at least one strong seal is provided around a periphery of the first and second sheets so as to leave an opening between the first and second sheets, and wherein a second peel seal is provided between the first and second sheets, the second peel seal extending across the opening between the first and second sheets; and wherein at a second time the second peel seal is removed and the at least one strong seal is extended to seal the opening between the first and second sheets.
METHOD OF MAKING DUAL CHAMBER FLEXIBLE CONTAINER
A multiple chamber container forming and filling method includes (i) forming at least one strong seal around a periphery of first and second sheets so as to leave an opening between the first and second sheets; (ii) forming a temporary peel seal across the opening; (iii) forming a mixing peel seal between the first and second sheets so as to separate a diluent chamber from a powdered drug chamber; (iv) adding diluent to the diluent chamber; (v) sterilizing the multiple chamber container including the diluent; (vi) opening the temporary peel seal in an aseptic environment; (vii) adding powdered drug to the powdered drug chamber through the opening; and (viii) strong sealing the opening so as to be closed.
Manufacturing a flexible container
A method of manufacturing a flexible container housing a drug substance is disclosed that includes forming a first compartment from a flexible sheet-like material, filling a liquid into the first compartment, sealing the first compartment, forming a second compartment from the flexible sheet-like material, filling a dry drug formulation into the second compartment, and sealing the second compartment. The method further involves lyophilizing the drug formulation inside a tubular cartridge, filling the second compartment by introducing the tubular cartridge through an opening of the second compartment such that an open end of the tubular cartridge is positioned distant from the opening of the second compartment, providing the drug formulation from the open end of the tubular cartridge into the second compartment, and withdrawing the tubular cartridge from the second compartment. The first and second compartments are separated by a frangible seal which opens when the first compartment is compressed.
LIQUID RECEPTACLE FOR A PUMPING APPARATUS
Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and devices for collecting a fluid for use in connection with a fluid pumping device such as a breast pump. A fluid collection receptacle includes a rigid connector attached to the fluid collection receptacle. The rigid connector is connectable to a breast pump manifold. The fluid collection receptacle further includes a liquid tight seal in the fluid collection receptacle. The fluid collection receptacle may be constructed of a flexible plastic.