Exemplary embodiments may provide an adhesive pad that is designed to be used with an on-body medical device. The adhesive pad may partially or fully surround a perimeter of the on-body medical device. The adhesive pad may be the primary mechanism or may provide an additional mechanism for helping to secure the on-body medical device to the user. In addition, the adhesive pad may include a metallic coil, such as a metal loop, that is woven into the adhesive pad or otherwise inserted into or secured to the adhesive pad. The metallic coil may play multiple roles. First, the metallic coil may act as an antenna to facilitate wireless communications with the on-body medical device, such as NFC communications. In addition, the metallic coil may serve as a power source for electric components positioned on the adhesive pad.

A system for priming an infusion pump is disclosed. The system includes a priming cap including a septum and configured to matably connect with a male part comprising a needle and attached to a length of tubing for fluid, wherein when matably connected with the male part, the priming cap occludes the tubing.

Methods and system for treating obstructive sleep apnea and snoring are disclosed. The system generally comprises a mask for delivering pressurized air to patient's breathing orifice, a sensing mechanism for continuously assessing the state of patient's breathing and a pressure generator for generating the pressurized air in the mask. The pressurized air is applied to the breathing orifice only during selected portions of the breathing cycle, when such pressure might be required to prevent occlusion of the airway or to restore patency of the airway after such occlusion occurs.

A respiratory humidification system includes a humidifier that is capable of electronic communication with one or more other components of the system thereby permitting transfer of data or control signals between the humidifier and other components of the system. In some systems, a flow generator, such as a ventilator, is provided to supply a flow of breathing gas. The humidifier and the flow generator are capable of electronic communication with one another. In some arrangements, an operating mode or parameter of the humidifier to be set or confirmed by the flow generator, either automatically or manually through a user interface of the flow generator. The humidifier can also utilize data provided by the flow generator or other system component, such as an incubator, to set or confirm an operating mode or parameter of the humidifier. In some arrangements, a user interface of the humidifier can display data from another system component, such as a nebulizer or pulse oximeter.

A system can include excitation pads that can apply an excitation signal to tissue of a patient. The excitation pads can be connected to an electronic circuit that communicates the excitation signal to the excitation pads. The system can include a measurement sensor that can measure voltage of the tissue. The system can include a controller that can determine impedance of the tissue. The controller can be in communication with the excitation pads, the electronic circuit, and the measurement sensor. The controller can generate the excitation signal. The controller can obtain a current measurement of the excitation signal after it has been communicated through at least a portion of the electronic circuit. The current measurement can correspond to the excitation signal before it is applied to the tissue. The controller can determine impedance of the tissue based on the voltage measurement and the current measurement of the excitation signal.

Example systems, catheters, and methods are disclosed for actively sampling a fluid. An example system includes a pump configured to pump fluid to direct the fluid a dissolved oxygen sensor and the dissolved oxygen sensor configured to output a signal indicative of an amount of dissolved oxygen in the fluid.

A sensor and method for determining the state of a humidification chamber in a respiratory gas humidifier. The sensor comprises a transmitter for emitting an electromagnetic radiation signal, a receiver for receiving the electromagnetic radiation signal and providing an output signal, and a controller for varying the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation signal emitted by the transmitter and/or the gain setting of the receiver. The controller has two sensor configurations, a first configuration in which the transmitter emits an electromagnetic radiation signal having a first intensity, the receiver has a first gain setting, and the receiver provides a first output signal, and a second configuration in which the transmitter emits an electromagnetic radiation signal having a second intensity, the receiver has a second gain setting, and the receiver provides a second output signal, wherein the first intensity is different to the second intensity, and/or the first gain setting is different to the second gain setting, and the controller determines a state of the humidification chamber by comparing the first and second outputs of the receiver with one or more threshold values.

A miniature patch-type control infusion device includes an infusion unit (102). The infusion unit (102) comprises a drug storage unit(s) (100), a metal piece (110), a piston(s) (120), a rigid screw(s) (130), a rotating shaft (160), a driving unit(s) (150), a driving wheel(s) (140) provided with wheel teeth (141), a power unit(s) (180) and a rebound unit(s) (170). The driving unit (150) includes at least two driving portions (151a, 151b). The driving unit (150) can rotate around the rotating shaft (160) in the driving direction and the returning direction. The power unit (180) and the rebound unit (170) cooperate with each other to apply force to the driving unit (150) to rotate the driving unit (150). The infusion device also includes a position detector(s) (190), the metal piece (110) and the position detector(s) (190) interact to generate signals. Using this infusion device, patients will have more infusion rate options, which increase the flexibility of controlling drug infusion.

A unilaterally driven drug infusion device includes: a reservoir, a piston and a screw, the piston connected with the screw and arranged in the reservoir; a driving unit including rotating shaft and driving member, and the driving member including driving end; driving wheel provided with wheel teeth; a linear actuator and a reset unit respectively connected to the driving member; and at least two blocking walls, arranged at one side of the driving unit to limit the advancing position of the driving unit. The infusion device is able to precisely control the rotation amplitude of the driving member and improve the infusion accuracy of the infusion device. The user or the closed-loop system is able to flexibly select different infusion modes to precisely control the body fluid level to meet the needs of the body, improving user experience.

An electronic system for a drug delivery device comprising a dose setting and drive mechanism with a first member, wherein the first member performs a specific movement relative to a second member during a dose delivery operation. The electronic system comprises a first switch configured to be activated by a pre-defined user operation, wherein the pre-defined user operation includes a user operation that is expected in conjunction with dose delivery operation, a second switch for indicating the specific movement, and a sensor arrangement for a motion sensor system for providing position data that allows to distinguish between different positions of the first member relative to the second member.