Patents Assigned to Medrad, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20140261713
    Abstract: A fluid path set includes a first fluid line having a proximal end fluidly connectable to a source of a first fluid and a second fluid line having a proximal end fluidly connectable to a source of a second fluid. A flow mixing device is in fluid communication with distal ends of the first and second fluid lines. The flow mixing device includes a housing, a first fluid port provided for receiving the first fluid, and a second fluid port for receiving the second fluid. A mixing chamber is disposed within the housing and is in fluid communication with the first and second fluid ports. A third fluid port in fluid communication with the mixing chamber for discharging a mixed solution of the first and second fluids. A turbulent flow inducing member is disposed within the mixing chamber for promoting turbulent mixing of the first and second fluids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph H. Schriver, Andreas Maihoefer, James A. Dedig, Michael A. Spohn, Herbert M. Grubic, Michael J. Swantner, Adam Caruso
  • Publication number: 20140276039
    Abstract: Various syringe systems are disclosed. One illustrative syringe system may include a syringe body having a hollow lumen and a distal end. The syringe body may be configured to house a plurality of fluids therein. A first plunger may be positioned in the hollow lumen of the syringe body, forming a first seal with an inner wall of the syringe body, and forming a first compartment between the first plunger and the distal end of the syringe. A second plunger may be positioned proximal to the first plunger in the hollow lumen of the syringe body, forming a second seal with the inner wall of the syringe body, and forming a second compartment between the first plunger and the second plunger. A plurality of recesses may be disposed about the inner wall of the syringe body near the distal end of the syringe body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin P. COWAN, Edward J. RHINEHART, Anthony S. McCOPPIN, Barry L. TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20140276422
    Abstract: An injector system including a docking station and a cassette and various transfer devices for transferring fluid from a bulk fluid container to a reservoir in the cassette are described herein along with methods for using such devices and systems to inject fluid from the bulk fluid container into a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: David M. REILLY, Edward J. RHINEHART
  • Publication number: 20140263319
    Abstract: Vial containers including a collar which is attached to a vial or incorporated into a vial cap, a cap designed to receive a portion of the collar while covering the vial, and a container designed to receive a portion of the collar and encase the body of the vial are described herein. The collar, generally, includes a means for reversibly attaching to the cap and container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Bruno FAZI, Jason L. BAZALA, Arthur E. UBER, III
  • Publication number: 20140277007
    Abstract: A hydrodynamic catheter includes a catheter body with a catheter lumen and an infusion tube extending within the catheter body, the infusion tube configured for coupling with a fluid source near the catheter proximal portion. An inflow orifice and an outflow orifice are positioned at locations along a catheter body perimeter. A fluid jet emanator is in fluid communication with the infusion tube, where the fluid jet emanator includes one or more jet orifices configured to direct one or more fluid jets through the catheter lumen from near the inflow orifice toward the outflow orifice. A pivot cylinder located along the catheter body perimeter is positioned distal relative to one or more of the fluid jet emanator, the inflow orifice, or the outflow orifice.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Medrad, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Bonnette
  • Publication number: 20140276452
    Abstract: Spikes, spike and tubing sets and fluid administrations systems are disclosed. A fluid administration system may include a fluid container having a septum and containing a fluid, a spike, and a flexible tube. The spike may include a hollow access tube extending from a proximal end to a distal end of the spike, a platform surrounding the hollow access tube at a location between the distal and proximal ends, and a sharp tip-end at the distal end. The access tube has a central bore and a sidewall, each extending from the proximal to the distal end. The access tube may include at least one opening extending from the central bore to the sidewall and located between the platform and the sharp tip-end. The flexible tube is configured to connect to the access tube and to deliver fluid from the access tube to a fluid administration location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin P. COWAN, Raymond C. HOFFMAN
  • Publication number: 20140276451
    Abstract: Various syringe systems are disclosed. One such syringe system may include a body having a hollow lumen and a distal end, a vacuum chamber disposed within the hollow lumen of the syringe body, a first plunger connected to a distal portion of the vacuum chamber, the first plunger forming a first seal against an inner surface of the syringe body and defining a fluid delivery volume between the first plunger and the distal end of the syringe body, a second plunger disposed within the vacuum chamber, the second plunger forming a second seal against an inner surface of the vacuum chamber and defining a proximal and distal volume compartments within the vacuum chamber, and a piston affixed to the second plunger, the piston configured to move the second plunger within the vacuum chamber, thereby altering a volume of the proximal volume compartment and a volume of the distal volume compartment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin P. COWAN, Barry L. TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20140277075
    Abstract: A catheter system includes an inflatable structural balloon and collapsible filter. The collapsible filter is deployable into an expanded configuration using the inflatable distal balloon. In the expanded configuration, one or more flow cells are formed between inflated portions of the balloon to provide continuous fluid flow between proximal and distal ends of the structural balloon. In the expanded configuration, the filter is configured to prevent particulates (e.g., dislodged thrombus, or other particulate material) from migrating beyond the filter. In the expanded configuration, the inflated structural balloon biases a perimeter of the filter toward or against a subject vessel wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Medrad, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael J. Bonnette
  • Publication number: 20140276602
    Abstract: A multi-station hydrodynamic catheter includes an outer catheter having a first lumen, the outer catheter having a plurality of orifice stations positioned along a portion of the outer catheter, where each orifice station includes one or more orifices extending from an outer catheter external surface to the first lumen. The multi-station hydrodynamic catheter includes an inner catheter having a second lumen, the inner catheter movable within the first lumen and includes at least one emanator, where the at least one emanator includes one or more fluid delivery ports extending from an inner catheter external surface to the second lumen.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Medrad, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Bonnette, Leif E. Leirfallom
  • Publication number: 20140276379
    Abstract: A configurable fluid delivery system and methods for its use are disclosed. The system may include one or more control units, fluid delivery units, fluid actuator units, and disposable units. Data sources and sensors on each of the delivery units, actuator units, and disposable units may provide data to the control unit, thereby identifying the components along with the manner in which they may be configured. The control unit may notify a user regarding the status of any one or more of the delivery, actuator, and disposable units to indicate their appropriateness for delivering a fluid according to one or more selected procedures and protocols. Also disclosed are methods by which the configurable fluid delivery unit may provide data to a user to assist the user in assembling and testing a particular fluid delivery configuration for a specific use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Martin J. URAM, Arthur E. UBER, III, Kevin P. COWAN, John A. BROSOVICH, David A. MISHLER, Edward J. RHINEHART, Michael J. YANNIELLO, Mark TROCKI, Barry L. TUCKER
  • Publication number: 20140276550
    Abstract: Systems and methods for intelligently delivering fluid to a targeted tissue. The systems and methods may include directing a pump to distribute fluid to a targeted tissue and receiving one or more signals from an intracorporeal sensing system, where the one or more signals correspond to one or more sensed feedback parameters at the targeted tissue. The systems and methods may also include determining whether the one or more sensed feedback parameters are within an acceptable range. If the one or more sensed feedback parameters are not within the acceptable range, the systems and methods may include determining an adjusted velocity for the plunger necessary to adjust the pressure of the fluid in the pump so that the one or more sensed feedback parameters move within the acceptable range and directing the pump to distribute the fluid at the adjusted velocity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Martin J. URAM, Michael J. YANNIELLO, Barry L. TUCKER, David A. MISHLER, Edward J. RHINEHART
  • Publication number: 20140276390
    Abstract: Interventional catheter assemblies and components providing improved operational control of interventional catheters and/or operating heads of interventional catheters are provided. In general, controllers incorporate at least two operator selectable control features for controlling operation of the interventional catheter and/or an operating head, and are housed independently of the interventional catheter operating systems and other control systems, which may be provided in a housing located or locatable at a proximal region of the interventional catheter. The controller may be both dockable in and removable from the housing, and is operable in both a docked condition and a removed condition, providing flexibility and mobility in operational control during an interventional procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Shannon EUBANKS, Richard VAN BIBBER, Michael David NELSON, Nicolas Guillaume HOSTEIN
  • Publication number: 20140276040
    Abstract: A fluid delivery system for use in medical procedures includes multiple fluid pump devices to deliver multiple injection fluids to a patient. The system includes a control unit controlling the fluid pump devices. An interactive visual display may be provided and electronically linked to the control unit so a user may select discrete mixture ratios of the first and the second of the multiple injection fluids to be delivered to the patient. A manual control device is operatively associated with the fluid pump devices and includes a housing and an actuator associated with the housing. Actuation of the actuator controls discrete flow rates of the selected discrete mixture ratio of the first and the second of the multiple injection fluids to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Ralph H. Schriver, Michael Riley
  • Publication number: 20140261758
    Abstract: A connector assembly for a fluid delivery system includes a conical body defining an interior cavity and a discharge outlet, the discharge outlet defining an internal passage in fluid communication with the interior cavity; and a connector removably attached to the discharge outlet. The connector includes a central body configured to be at least partially positioned within the internal passage of the discharge outlet, and an annular connector portion connected to the central body and configured to releasably engage an exterior of the discharge outlet, the central body defining an internal channel within the central body that is in fluid communication with the interior cavity of the conical body when the connector is attached to the discharge outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: Jaroslaw Wlodarczyk, Edward P. Liscio, Arthur E. Uber, Kevin P. Cowan
  • Publication number: 20140257233
    Abstract: Adjustable volume syringes, and systems and methods for using the same, are disclosed. An adjustable volume syringe may include a delivery syringe, a reservoir syringe located at least in part within the delivery syringe, and a reservoir plunger located at least in part within the reservoir syringe. The delivery syringe is configured to contain a first amount of a fluid. The reservoir syringe is configured to contain a second amount of the fluid. An administration amount of fluid may be determined at or prior to an administration time. An amount of fluid in the delivery syringe may be adjusted to an administration amount at or prior to the administration time based on whether the administration amount is greater than, less than or equal to the first amount. The administration amount of fluid may be dispensed to a patient at the administration time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventor: Kevin P. COWAN
  • Publication number: 20140257097
    Abstract: An infusion system includes a double action infusion pump. The pump includes a cylinder and a reciprocating piston received within the cylinder, the reciprocating piston separating a first pump chamber from a second pump chamber of the cylinder. A reciprocating motor is coupled with the reciprocating piston, and the first and second pump chambers alternate between filling and evacuating conditions with reciprocation of the reciprocating piston through operation of the reciprocating motor, and the speed of reciprocation is varied to provide a continuous output of fluid between the first and second pump chambers. A fluid source and a catheter are optionally coupled with the double action infusion pump. The catheter includes one or more infusion ports near a catheter distal portion, and the one or more infusion ports receive and expel the continuous output of fluid from the double action infusion pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Medrad, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael J. Bonnette, David B. Morris
  • Publication number: 20140257015
    Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically and dynamically determining a dose of a radiopharmaceutical are disclosed. The dose may be determined based on, among other things, radiopharmaceutical information associated with at least one source of a radiopharmaceutical, patient information and schedule information. An estimated radioactivity level may be determined based on an initial radioactivity level, a delivery time, a radioactivity decay rate, and an anticipated arrival time. A volume of the radiopharmaceutical to inject into a patient to deliver a dose of radioactivity may be determined based on the estimated radioactivity level and patient dosing information. An infusion apparatus may operate to inject the patient with the volume of the radiopharmaceutical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventors: James A. AGAMAITE, Larry McCUTCHAN
  • Publication number: 20140257014
    Abstract: Methods and systems for dispensing a radionuclide are disclosed. A processor may receive one or more physiological signals for a patient from one or more physiological parameter sensors. The processor may compare the physiological signals with one or more threshold values. The processor may cause an injector device to dispense the radionuclide in response to the one or more physiological signals meeting or exceeding the one or more threshold values. The threshold values may be determined at least in part based on one or more characteristics of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventor: Larry McCUTCHAN
  • Publication number: 20140249349
    Abstract: A device for delivery of a radiopharmaceutical and, in some embodiments, delivery of a pharmaceutical agent are provided herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventor: Charles MARSH
  • Publication number: 20140249501
    Abstract: A fluid injection system for controlling at least one fluid delivery system is provided. The fluid injection system includes at least one computing device in communication with the at least one fluid delivery system. The at least one computing device is configured to: display, on or with at least one display device, at least one graphical user interface configured to facilitate a user selection of at least one injection protocol of a plurality of injection protocols; receive, from at least one user, at least one selected injection protocol from the plurality of injection protocols; retrieve, from at least one remote server computer, the at least one selected injection protocol; and control the at least one fluid delivery system based at least partially on the at least one selected injection protocol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: MEDRAD, INC.
    Inventor: Martin J. Uram