A modular smart packaging case comprising reversibly attachable electronics and detection modules is disclosed. The detection module includes a sensor array for monitoring the state of a blister pack containing a plurality of product units. The electronics module contains the high-value electronics required to read the sensors of the array, process the sensor output, and enable communications to and from the case. The electronics module and detection module are operatively coupled via a universal interface that enables the same electronics module to operate with a plurality of detection modules of different configurations. In some embodiments, the electronics module operatively couples with multiple detection modules.

Medication adherence monitoring is a long standing problem in the healthcare system. The present disclosure describes a method and a system to detect and confirm drug delivery as intended by a combination of a) smart medication packaging, that annotates the cloud when its contents are released and b) a pattern recognition algorithm to processes wearable and mobile device signals that signify the action of a subject receiving said medication. Embodiments of the method and system apply to daily dose packaging using pouches or blister pack packaging or liquid drug packaging. The disclosure further describes elements of transmission of the adherence information to the members of the healthcare ecosystem.

A device for training users in a proper mixing of pharmaceutical components, or for aiding in the mixing, or for performing the mixing, and administration of pharmaceutical components is disclosed. The device comprises a housing for receiving a pharmaceutical delivery device containing the pharmaceutical components. There is also a microcontroller disposed in the housing and a motion/orientation detection device disposed within or on the housing and in communication with the microcontroller. A method for use of the device is also disclosed, along with a substance for use as one of the pharmaceutical components.

A system and method for integration of telemedicine into multimedia video visitation systems of correctional facilities is disclosed herein. The system includes a telemedicine center that communicates with a medical center located at a correctional facility and a physician kiosk remote to the correctional facility. The medical center includes an inmate kiosk and a medical assistant station. The inmate kiosk and physician kiosk participate in a secure video call as part of an appointment between the inmate and physician. The inmate kiosk coordinates with the telemedicine center to verify an identity of the inmate. The inmate kiosk interfaces with a number of medical sensors and communicates data collected from the sensors to the physician kiosk.

A sensor has an at least partially conductive material to which plural conductive contacts are connected. A processor causes circuits to be formed between pairs of the conductive contacts to measure an electrical property of the material between the contacts, such as a resistance of the material. The processor conducts such measurements between plural pairs of contacts to determine a location of an influence on the material and produces an output indicating the location. The influence can be, for example, a disruption of the material or, where the electrical properties of the material are affected by strain, a strain of the material.

A drug transfer device includes a housing, a vial attachment configured to secure the drug transfer device to a drug vial, a vial transfer member defining a passageway, a cannula received within the housing, with the cannula in fluid communication with the passageway of the vial transfer member and having a first end and a second end positioned opposite from the first end, a seal arrangement positioned within the housing, with the seal arrangement movable within the housing between a first position where the cannula is isolated from the first end of the housing and a second position where the cannula is configured to be in fluid communication with a mating connector received by the first end of the housing, and a connection member defining a passageway in fluid communication with the passageway of the vial transfer member, with the connection member configured to receive a mating connector.

Grippers for a picking device for drug packages and methods for operating the picking device are provided. The gripper has a tray table extending in a first and a second horizontal direction with an end portion with an arcuate front extending in the second direction, the end portion forming the loading and unloading front and wherein the tray table and the end portion define an upper bearing surface. The gripper further includes a transport device arranged above the tray table and movable in the first horizontal direction for moving drug packages from a horizontal storage surface onto the tray table, and at least one sensor coupled to a control device and arranged in the end portion below the bearing surface and capable of determining the presence of a drug package in its detection area.

A container system having at least two containers, wherein the container system comprises a light member which is configured to provide information through the emission of emission of chemiluminescent light, wherein the container system is configured to provide or trigger the light member to provide the information through the emission of light when a step related to preparation of a mixture of the contents of the containers is performed. In particular, triggering occurs when the containers are separated from one another and/or when a fluidic connection is created between the containers.

A system includes a smartphone, a connected sharps container, the connected sharps container communicatively linked to the smartphone, and a web server, the web server communicatively linked to the smartphone and to the connected sharps container.

A secure dispensing unit includes a housing comprising a first end and a second end and a number of storage assemblies. The number of storage assemblies are arranged in parallel with one another within the housing. Each storage assembly includes a number of compartments arranged linearly along an axis of the housing with each of the compartments being configured to store an item. A cover is coupled with the housing and extends between the first end and the second end such that the cover is positioned over the compartments. An actuator is coupled with the cover, the actuator being configured to retract the cover to draw a distal end of the cover from the first end toward the second end to expose a selected number of compartments.