Patent classifications
A61F15/001
Pull-Tab Bandage and Packaging
In aspects of a pull-tab bandage and packaging, the pull-tab bandage has an adhesive strip that includes a sterile pad, and a non-stick backing adheres to the adhesive strip and covers the sterile pad. The non-stick backing is removable from the adhesive strip for application of the sterile pad and the adhesive strip. The pull-tab bandage also has a pull-tab as an extension of the adhesive strip that extends beyond the packaging that encloses and seals around the pull-tab bandage. The pull-tab is perforated along a terminal break to separate from the adhesive strip. Upper and lower layers of the bandage packaging can be adhered together with a packaging adhesive, forming a sterile cavity around the pull-tab bandage. The pull-tab forms packaging gaps where the pull-tab extends beyond the packaging, and the packaging gaps can be sealed by the packaging adhesive to form the sterile cavity around the pull-tab bandage.
Ciprofloxacin otic composition and kits and method for using same
Disclosed herein are otic product kits for administration of a sterilized formulation. In some embodiments, the otic product kit comprises: an aseptic container containing the sterilized formulation; a syringe; and an administration needle connectable to the syringe, wherein the sterilized formulation comprising: from about 5.5 wt % to about 6.5 wt % multiparticulate ciprofloxacin; from about 15 wt % to about 17 wt % poloxamer 407; and water. Also disclosed herein are methods of preparing and administrating the sterilized formulation. In some embodiments, the method comprising (1) transferring the sterilized otic formulation from an aseptic container to a syringe through a preparation needle; (2) replacing the preparation needle with an administration needle; and (3) injecting the sterilized otic formulation from the syringe through the administration needle into the ear of a patient.
Container for surgical absorbent articles
A surgical container has more than one surgical sponge, more than one dispensing containers containing respectively the more than one surgical sponge, and more than one disposal containers each proximate to and visually associated respectively with the more than one dispensing containers to receive a used surgical sponge, wherein a selected surgical sponge is visible in one of the dispensing container or the corresponding disposal container.
CIPROFLOXACIN OTIC COMPOSITION AND KITS AND METHOD FOR USING SAME
Disclosed herein are otic product kits for administration of a sterilized formulation. In some embodiments, the otic product kit comprises: an aseptic container containing the sterilized formulation; a syringe; and an administration needle connectable to the syringe, wherein the sterilized formulation comprising: from about 5.5 wt % to about 6.5 wt % multiparticulate ciprofloxacin; from about 15 wt % to about 17 wt % poloxamer 407; and water. Also disclosed herein are methods of preparing and administrating the sterilized formulation. In some embodiments, the method comprising (1) transferring the sterilized otic formulation from an aseptic container to a syringe through a preparation needle; (2) replacing the preparation needle with an administration needle; and (3) injecting the sterilized otic formulation from the syringe through the administration needle into the ear of a patient.
Pad storage and dispensing device
A pad storage and dispensing device for individually dispensing pads from a tube includes a tube, which has opposed ends that are closed. A plurality of pads is positioned in the tube. A pair of perforation lines and a pair of voids are positioned in the tube. The perforation lines are parallel and are perpendicular to the opposed ends. Each void extends from a respective opposing end of the pair of perforation lines. The voids and the perforation lines define a panel. A user can insert a digit of their hand into a void to separate the panel from the tube, which defines an opening. A sheet engaged to an inner surface of the tube extends across the opening. The user can insert digits of their hand into a slit, which is positioned in the sheet, to grasp and to pull a pad to remove the pad from the tube.
Portable sanitary staging assembly
A portable sanitary staging assembly is utilized to place an infant or a baby on while changing a diaper, or to stage an injured person or animal, such as for triage or emergency medical treatment in the field, or for a person or animal receiving medical attention outside of a typical medical environment. A portable sanitary staging assembly includes a sanitary paper dispenser assembly having a dispenser/protector tube dimensioned to receive sanitary paper therein, the dispenser/protector tube having a dispenser slot formed through a portion of the dispenser/protector tube to facilitate dispensing the sanitary paper. A sanitary pad assembly having a main sanitary pad is interconnected to a portion of the sanitary paper dispenser assembly. A cutter mechanism is affixed to a portion of the portable sanitary staging assembly to facilitate removal and disposal of soiled sanitary paper after use.
Mechanical time delay product dispenser
An apparatus for retaining and dispensing feminine products, the apparatus including a rack configured to hold a feminine product; a pushbutton that, when activated, is configured to move a push rod in a first direction, the push rod having teeth configured to engage a pinion gear as the push rod is moved along the first direction; a push member associated with the pinion gear, the push member being configured to engage the feminine product and thereby cause the product to dispense onto a release tray as the push rod is moved along the first direction; and a plunger associated with the pinion gear, the plunger being configured to contact a timing plate in response to the pinion gear rotating. The plunger is adapted to temporarily affix to the timing plate by a suction force for a period of time sufficient for the pushbutton to reset before a second feminine product can be dispensed.
Feminine Hygiene Storage Assembly
A feminine hygiene storage assembly for discretely transporting feminine hygiene products includes a case that has a first portion which is hingedly coupled to a second portion. A plurality of first pockets is each of the first pockets is coupled to the first portion of the case for containing feminine hygiene products. A plurality of second pockets and a third pocket is each coupled to the second portion of the case for containing feminine hygiene products. The third pocket is comprised of a fluid impermeable material to inhibit fluids in the soiled undergarments or used feminine hygiene products from escaping the third pocket. A suspension is coupled to the case and the suspension is extendable over a support to position the case at a convenient height for the user.
Wound packing
A wound packing material is provided, suitable for use in negative pressure wound therapy, including a body of a porous material, the body including frangible regions defining a plurality of portions, the frangible regions allowing the portions to be selectively removed from the body. Methods of manufacturing the wound packing material, and methods of its use are also provided.
MEDICAL SUPPLY CABINET WITH MEDICAL SUPPLY CONTENTS HAVING MACHINE READABLE CODES
A medical supply cabinet includes a housing; a medical supply cabinet identifying machine readable code located on the housing; and a plurality of medical supply packages, each medical supply package containing a specific medical supply. Each medical supply package includes a discarded portion created when the medical supply package is opened. The discarded portion of the medical supply package includes a medical supply package machine readable code identifying the specific medical supply associated with the medical supply package.