Abstract: A filter adaptor includes a body that defines an internal passageway disposed between an inlet and an outlet, the passageway configured to permit passage of a fluid in a first direction defined by the inlet and the outlet; and a filter disposed within the passageway and oriented to define a volumetric direction that is different than the first direction. Another filter adaptor includes a body that defines an internal passageway disposed between an inlet and an outlet, and a filter disposed within the passageway, wherein the filter comprises a gelling absorbent material that, when in a dry state, is permeable to gas and that, when contacted by an aqueous fluid, converts to a gel. Such filter adaptors may be used for negative pressure wound therapy, dressing, or as syringe filters.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments may include a therapeutic sock for aiding in the treatment of toe and foot ailments. The therapeutic sock may include a sock body, which may be a stocking made from nylon or a similar elastic material, with an upper section and a lower section. The lower section may include a toe end and an absorbent pad. The absorbent pad may be gauze and may contain medicine. The absorbent pad may be attached to the sock body by sewing. The upper section may include a restricting band at the leg end. The restricting band may be made of nylon or elastic and be attached to the sock body by sewing.

Abstract: An integrated catheter assembly includes a housing member, an outer lumen member extending from the housing member, and a needle member slidably or movably coupled to the housing member, wherein the needle member can be extended beyond a first port of the outer lumen member in a first position and concealed in the outer lumen member in a second position. The outer lumen member has a side port between its first and second ports such that when the needle is extended in the first position and inserted into an arteriovenous fistula, blood from the arteriovenous fistula flashes into the needle member, is diverted through a relief port of the needle member out the side port of the outer lumen member for delivery to a dialysis machine. The assembly further includes an inner lumen member that is disposable through the housing member to extend out from the same the outer lumen member to provide dialyzed blood from the machine. The assembly therefore receives and delivers blood through a single injection site.

Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy device that includes a first tubing connectable in flow communication with a source of negative pressure configured for application of negative pressure to a wound site, a second tubing in flow communication with the wound site, and a valve.

Abstract: A septum holder having a disk shaped annular body. The body has a cylindrical bottom part that projects downward, a cavity created in the bottom part of the body, an insert comprising at least one bore that forms the seat of a needle valve fitted into the cavity, at least one resilient elongated arm attached to the side of the body, the at least one arm projecting downward and terminating with a distal enlarged element, and a septum. The septum is made of a single piece of cylindrically shaped resilient material. The upper part of the septum has a hollow interior forming a cylindrical recess having an inner diameter no larger than that of the outer diameter of the cylindrical section at the bottom of the body of the septum holder. The lowest part of the septum has a diameter that matches that of a septum in a fluid transfer component.

Abstract: A manifold for collecting a tissue sample with a medical waste collection assembly. A base portion of a housing is removably engaged with a manifold receiver to provide a suction path from an inlet fitting receiving a suction line. A tray may be removably positioned within an accessory sleeve. Locating features facilitate defining a gap between a base portion of the tray and a lower barrier of the accessory sleeve. The tray may include a control surface to move the manifold between a sealing configuration, and a bleed configuration in which a second suction path is provided through the gap and below the tray. A backflow prevention valve may be disposed within the suction path between the tray and a filter element. Methods for collecting the tissue sample are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for negative-pressure treatment may include an enclosure having a variable volume, a port and an actuation surface, a first one-way valve configured to allow fluid ingress to the enclosure, a second one-way valve configured to allow fluid egress from the enclosure, and an actuator configured to apply a linear force to the actuation surface.

Abstract: An extension assembly for a catheter comprises an extension tube, an extension connector, and an indicator assembly. The extension tube has a proximal end and a distal end. The extension tube further has an inner bore and an opening placing an interior of the extension tube in fluid communication with an exterior of the extension tube. The extension connector is coupled to the proximal end of the extension tube. The indicator assembly is comprised of a sealing member, a wicking member, and an indicator. The sealing member including a first side and a second side. The wicking member includes a wicking tab to be disposed within the opening of the extension tube. The indicator is in fluid communication with the wicking member. The sealing member is at least partially clear to allow visual inspection of the indicator once the indicator assembly is coupled to the extension tube.

Abstract: An absorbable core of a disposable absorption product, having an upper polyurethane foam layer which is liquid-permeable and a wrapping layer which is capable of absorbing liquid; the wrapping layer comprises an outer part and an inner part; the outer part is a first liquid-permeable sleeve body; the inner part is an accommodating cavity; a lower polyurethane foam layer and a particle layer are provided inside the accommodating cavity; the particle layer is distributed on an upper surface of the lower polyurethane foam layer and is formed by resin particles, organic acid particles and anhydrous bicarbonate particles mixed together. A disposable absorption product comprising said absorbable core is also provided. By integrating polyurethane polymer foam with superabsorbent polymer particles, organic acid particles and anhydrous bicarbonate particles, the absorbable core is good at absorbing and locking liquid, and provides soft and elastic supporting materials which provide great comfort to users.

Abstract: An extension assembly for a catheter having an extension tube, an extension connector and an indicator assembly. The extension tube has a proximal end and a distal end, and, an inner bore. The extension connector has a body with a central bore, with the proximal end of the extension tube coupled to a first end of the body. The extension connector further includes a slot in the body defined by lower end wall and upstanding walls extending therefrom, terminating at an upper opening. A radial passage extends from the central bore to the at least one slot. The indicator assembly has an indicator that is structurally configured to change color in the presence of a chemical indicative of a bladder infection. A wicking member is in fluid communication with the radial passage and the indicator, with the wicking member being positioned between the radial passage and the indicator.

Abstract: Absorbent articles with front and rear opening features are disclosed. An article may comprise an absorbent insert comprising an outer cover, a liner, and a core between the outer cover and liner, a first waist panel coupled to the insert and having a first waist panel bottom edge, a first waist panel top edge, a first waist panel outer surface, and a first waist panel inner surface, and a second waist panel coupled to the insert. The first waist panel may be coupled to the second waist panel along side edges of the article, and the first waist panel may further comprise a weakened region comprising weakened portions extending at least partially between the first waist panel bottom edge and the first waist panel top edge. The weakened region may have a weakened region percentage of between about 45% and about 90%.

Abstract: Systems and methods for the intravascular treatment of clot material within a blood vessel of a human patient are disclosed herein. A method in accordance with embodiments of the present technology can include, for example, positioning a distal portion of a catheter proximate to the clot material within the blood vessel. The method can further include coupling a pressure source to the catheter via a tubing subsystem including a valve or other fluid control device and, while the valve is closed, activating the pressure source to charge a vacuum. The valve can then be opened to apply the vacuum to the catheter to thereby aspirate at least a portion of the clot material from the blood vessel and into the catheter.

Abstract: An ocular implant is constructed of a clear, transparent, biologically compatible material and includes a hydrophilic outer surface configured for continuous attachment to a posterior surface of a cornea. The ocular implant has a first radius of curvature at initial attachment to the posterior surface of the cornea and a second radius of curvature at post-initial attachment to the posterior surface of the cornea. The first radius of curvature is different than the second radius of curvature. The ocular implant remains attached to the posterior surface of the cornea at both the first and second radii of curvature.

Abstract: The invention relates to an applicator device comprising an applicator tip and a container part, wherein the container part comprises: (i) a container comprising a container wall, a valve, and a plunger, wherein the container wall, the valve, and the plunger together define a storage volume for containing a liquid, wherein the plunger comprises a circumferential wall, sealingly contacting the container wall; and (ii) a plunger advance system functionally coupled to the plunger and configured to advance the plunger for reducing the storage volume for expelling at least part of the liquid via said valve to said tip, wherein the plunger advance system is arranged outside the storage volume; wherein (a) the valve comprises a first spring system comprising a first spring material comprising a stainless steel material comprising a molybdenum content selected in the range of 0.5-7 wt.

Abstract: Described is a cotton surface nursing pad having both a proximal side and distal side. The proximal side is formed of a surface layer made of certified organic cotton, while the distal side is formed of a leakproof film later. Sandwiched between the surface layer and leakproof film layer are a first tissue layer, an absorbent core layer, and a second tissue layer. Notably, the absorbent core layer is formed of a combination of super absorbent polymer and fluff pulp, while the certified organic cotton is woven together using a half-cross pattern to form the surface layer.

Abstract: A dermal adhesive patch is provided. The dermal adhesive patch is adhered to skin through an ampoule containing a mixing ingredient, a drying ingredient, a viscosity control ingredient, and a moisturizing ingredient. The dermal adhesive patch includes: a support body; and a membrane layer formed as a nanofiber web having pores to block moisture and to allow air to pass through the membrane layer, and detachably laminated on one surface of the support body.

Abstract: An aspiration system to control vacuum pressure in an ultrasonic surgical handpiece to result in improved control responsiveness during aspiration. The system comprises a console including a vacuum pump. The system includes a cassette comprising a joint that divides a vacuum path into at least two flow paths. A first joint port couples to a first flow path. A second flow path is coupled to a second joint port, a third flow path is coupled to a third joint port, and a fourth flow path is coupled to a port on a surgical waste receiver. A first sensor senses pressure in the fourth flow path and provides a waste receiver pressure signal. A second sensor senses pressure in the third flow path and provides a tip pressure signal. The controller controls a position of a first vent valve and a second vent valve based on the waste receiver pressure signal and the tip pressure signal, respectively.

Abstract: A device for containing waste material leaking from the junction between a stoma and a stoma bag having a flange, the device comprising a flange extension member which circumferentially surrounds the stoma bag flange and wherein the flange extension member includes a pouch for holding a spare stoma bag. The flange extension member can comprise an absorbent layer and can be sealed to the user's skin at its outer edge. Additionally, the flange extension member can have a waterproof or impermeable backing layer to prevent waste material from seeping through it. The device can be included in a modified stoma bag flange and a modified stoma bag.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an inner drainage biomimetic stent for glaucoma. The inner drainage biomimetic stent for glaucoma comprises: a cylinder tube body with a hollow structure, and a plurality of straight tubes, provided inside the hollow structure of the tube body, for supporting a tube wall of the tube body. Proper placement of the inner drainage biomimetic stent for glaucoma can direct an aqueous humour to smoothly flow through an orifice expanded by the biomimetic stent, into Schlemm's canal.

Abstract: A disposable absorbent article. The disposable absorbent article has a topsheet; a backsheet; and an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet. The disposable absorbent article exhibits a pad peel force of at least about 0.5 N, when measured in accordance with the product integrity test.