The present disclosure is directed to a device for delivering an antimicrobial composition into a medical device. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a method for preventing infection and microbial ingress in medical device connections. The device includes a male connector with a distal tip and a recess at the distal tip. The surface of the recess includes an antimicrobial composition. In certain implementations a male luer comprises a tapered sealing member further comprising a recess containing chlorhexidine acetate.

The present disclosure is directed to a device for delivering an antimicrobial composition into a medical device. Some embodiments disclosed herein provide a method for preventing infection and microbial ingress in medical device connections. The device includes a male connector with a distal tip and a recess at the distal tip. The surface of the recess includes an antimicrobial composition. In certain implementations a male luer comprises a tapered sealing member further comprising a recess containing chlorhexidine acetate.

Pre-connected analyte sensors are provided. A pre-connected analyte sensor includes a sensor carrier attached to an analyte sensor. The sensor carrier includes a substrate configured for mechanical coupling of the sensor to testing, calibration, or wearable equipment. The sensor carrier also includes conductive contacts for electrically coupling sensor electrodes to the testing, calibration, or wearable equipment.

Apparatus and methods for a single, handheld device that provides for both insertion of a catheter and collection of a fluid. Some embodiments further include a needle that assists in the insertion of the catheter into a blood vessel, and which includes a retraction feature that protects the user from an accidental needle stick when the device is ready for disposal. Still further embodiments include a protective cover that prevents a user from accidentally being stuck by a second needle used for the introduction of the patient's blood into a collection device.

Apparatus and methods for a single, handheld device that provides for both insertion of a catheter and collection of a fluid. Some embodiments further include a needle that assists in the insertion of the catheter into a blood vessel, and which includes a retraction feature that protects the user from an accidental needle stick when the device is ready for disposal. Still further embodiments include a protective cover that prevents a user from accidentally being stuck by a second needle used for the introduction of the patient's blood into a collection device.

In some embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful to medical devices. In some embodiments, a medical device comprises a main body portion, the main body portion comprising a medication dispenser, a connection portion, wherein the connection portion is secured to a top of the main body portion, the connection portion comprising a needle, wherein the needle is located within a housing, and wherein the needle is communicatively coupled to the medication dispenser, the housing, wherein the housing includes a needle guard, wherein an upper surface of the needle guard extends beyond the needle, and a cover, wherein the cover is configured to seat on the connection portion, the cover comprising an outer cover, and an inner cover, wherein the inner cover is configured to seat on the needle, and wherein the inner cover and the outer cover form a single structure.

An improved device delivers a fluid medicament to the subcutaneous tissue of a user. The device is better suited for patients with Parkinson's Disease and other central nervous system disorders, than conventional infusion devices. The device can include a reusable part including a drive component (e.g., motor) and control electronics and a disposable part including a medicament reservoir. Medicament can be evacuated from the medicament reservoir by a plunger assembly that includes a plunger attached to a lead screw that is rotated by a nut, all within the disposable part. The device can be fluidically coupled with the tissue via a flexible cannula. Various embodiments relate to an improved cannula insertion mechanism that delivers the cannula under a force applied by a spring. Various embodiments relate to improved filling of the device, for example, using a vial adapter and an automated filling station.

A device and system for training users in a proper mixing of pharmaceutical components. The devices comprise a housing including a simulated plunger, finger flange, and barrel, a removeable clip for coupling to a syringe, and a smart label for affixing to a syringe. A microcontroller receives motion information from an accelerometer and orientation information from a magnetometer to assess motion, frequency, and orientation of shaking against predetermined parameters. A vibration meter that is spaced apart from the magnetometer provides haptic feedback to the user. A display unit displays information regarding the satisfaction of the shaking parameters to the user.

A prepackaged injectable pharmaceutical composition includes a sealed outer package made of a material having a low oxygen transmission rate and an inner package disposed within the sealed outer package. The inner package is configured to provide an indication that the inner package has been opened after being closed. A prefilled syringe is disposed within the inner package. The syringe includes a barrel comprising a polymeric material and a dose of the injectable pharmaceutical composition.

Disclosed are applicators and methods injecting of a liquid anesthetic into a dental patient with no or minimal pain. In accordance with one embodiment the applicator is for intraligamentary injection and includes an elongated, thin member having an open distal free formed of a resilient and somewhat conformable material suitable for producing a substantially fluid-tight interface with the anatomic structures at the gingival sulcus to inject the anesthetic therein. In another embodiment the applicator includes a flexible skirt surrounding a sharpened cannula, with the cannula being movable with respect to the skirt. The skirt is arranged to receive the anesthetic to anesthetize the gum, whereupon the cannula can then pierce the gum to inject the anesthetic into the underlying anatomic structure.