Abstract: A stable and highly maneuverable home care intravenous container stand is provided. The present device includes a base defining a low center of gravity which is supported by front casters and back wheels. A main pole is removably retained in a clamp secured to the base. An adjustable sub-pole having a support arm is telescopically carried to the main pole. A vertically adjustable handle is provided on the main pole.

Abstract: A port and closure assembly is provided. The port and closure assembly comprises a port including a tubular portion that extends from a base, the tubular portion terminating at an end including an opening. A closure is provided for sealing at least a portion of the end of the port, the port and closure being constructed from materials that create a tack seal when the closure is positioned on the port and the port and closure are sterilized, the tack seal functioning to secure the closure to the port.

Abstract: An infusor (10) is disclosed for dispensing a liquid under pressure at a predetermined flow rate. The infusor (10) includes a housing (12) containing an elastomeric bladder (16) for receiving the liquid under pressure. The liquid is delivered from the bladder to a patient through tubing (36). A non-adjustable, preselected flow regulator (38) includes a capillary bore (48). The flow regulator (38) is disposed at the distal end of the tubing (36), such that the tubing may be primed quickly, in a time period virtually unaffected by the flow regulator (38). Distal placement of the flow regulator (38) results in a more constant temperature, and thus a more constant flow rate, of fluid flowing through the flow regulator.

Abstract: Device for welding a mouthpiece to a thermoplastic film comprising a frame, a support plate carried by the frame and moveable with respect to the latter, a welding head rigidly connected to the support plate, and at least one annular heating resistance carried by the welding head and having electric supply rods arranged at two diametrically opposite points. The device comprises diffusion means for diffusing a cooling gas at the vicinity of the fixation of the supply rods to the heating resistance; preferably, the cooling gas diffusion means comprise channels extending in the welding head and surrounding the supply rods.The invention also relates to the mounting of the welding device on a moveable frame and its association with a film blocking device.

Abstract: A coupling device for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container is provided. The device includes a first sleeve member including at a first end thereof, a member for connecting and securing the first sleeve member to a first container. A second sleeve member is provided and is so constructed and arranged that it receives a portion of the first sleeve, and is operatively adapted for axial sliding engagement thereon, including at one axial end thereof a member for releasably engaging and securing the second sleeve member to a second container. Piercing members located within an area defined by the first and second sleeves are provided for providing fluid flow from the first container to the second container. The coupling device includes a resilient seal for sealing an end of the second sleeve member, located in said second sleeve member at said end adapted to be connected to said second container.

Abstract: An apparatus for sterilizing packaging material is provided. The apparatus includes a container or bath for containing a liquid sterilant through which the packaging material is drawn and guided. The container having an entry opening and exit opening, and guide rollers. At least one spray nozzle located at a position above the level of liquid sterilant for spraying the packaging material with recirculated filter liquid sterilant after it has passed through the liquid sterilant bath is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for continuously filling flexible bags or pouches with a perfusion liquid contained in a reservoir to which the perfusion liquid is fed from a source.The apparatus comprises regulating means including a sensor which sends a signal as a function of the level of the liquid in reservoir and is connected to a regulator that continuously regulates the feeding of the perfusion liquid to said reservoir, so as to maintain the level of the liquid in reservoir close to a pre-set level.

Abstract: A housing is provided for insertion in an intravenous delivery system including a fluid source and a fluid conduit. The housing is adapted for receiving a beneficial agent to be mixed with fluid flowing through the fluid conduit. The beneficial agent is reconstituted within the housing, eliminating the need for manual reconstitution. The housing may comprise a separate receptacle and cartridge in which the receptacle is manufactured "in-line" in an administration set and the cartridge is adapted for receiving a beneficial agent. In one embodiment of the invention, the cartridge is a standard drug vial.

Abstract: An apparatus for feeding a liquid from a reservoir is provided. A distribution duct that defines a channel extending from the reservoir is provided that is in fluid communication with a feeding duct that defines a channel. A valve seat is located between the distribution duct and the feeding duct. The channels defined by the distribution and feeding duct extend in the same plane at the valve seat. The valve seat is located at an acute angle with respect to that plane. A closing device, for regulating fluid flow from the distribution duct to the feeding duct is provided. The closing device includes a movable valve, movable in a direction that is at an acute angle to the flow if the fluid from the distribution duct to the feeding duct, for mating with the valve seat. A member is coupled to the valve for urging the valve toward the valve seat. Members are provided for adjusting the member for causing the closing device to move.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing and severing a web of film is provided. The apparatus includes a sealing bar having a body portion including first and second sidewalls and a top portion for melting and severing a portion of a web of film. A backup member is provided located on an opposite side of the film from the sealing bar for urging the film against a portion of the sealing bar. The apparatus also includes a holder for holding the sealing bar, the holder includes a first side and a second side that define a center region for receiving at least a portion of the body of the sealing bar, and first and second sides having shoulders. The shoulders and top portion of the sealing bar are so constructed and arranged that they deflect a bead generated at a molten area of the film when the film is sealed and severed and substantially limit the creation of a resultant bead in a final cooled product.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing a web of film in a packaging machine. The apparatus includes a sealing bar for heating a web of film to a temperature sufficient to melt at least a portion of the web of film. The sealing bar includes a surface that directly contacts the web of film and does not include a release layer. The surface includes thereon a measuring member for measuring the temperature of the molten area of the film. The apparatus further includes a cooling member for cooling the melted portion of the film to its crystallization point during a cycle time of the packaging machine.

Abstract: A cartridge 444, 644, 744 is adapted for mounting upon a receptacle 442, 642 in a parenterial fluid administration set 420 for delivering a drug or other beneficial agent to a patient. The cartridge 444, 644, 744 includes a beneficial agent-containing chamber 606 slidable from a first, pre-use position to a second, post-use position. The cartridge includes a hollow tube 496 in which the chamber 606 is at least partially mounted. At least one cannula 500 is mounted to the hollow tube and extends opposite the chamber. A protective cover or cap 530 maintains a chamber protective position that prevents inadvertent movement of the chamber that would accidentally engage the cartridge chamber with a flow path member, such as the cannula. The cover is removed in order to engage the chamber.

Abstract: A port and closure assembly is provided. The closure includes a cap that cooperates with the port to produce a friction fit. The cap and port are hermetically sealed together by a coating. The coating provides a method of determining if the closure has been opened.

Abstract: A film structure for a steam sterilized container capable of containing a liquid to be maintained and removed under sterile conditions is provided. The film has at least two polyolefin layers, the outer layer having a greater density and softening temperature than the inner layer.