Abstract: Keep vein open (KVO) infusion flow control devices are provided. The KVO infusion flow control device couples to intravenous (IV) tubing and includes a flow controller that provides a full open fluid flow rate through an outlet portion of the IV tubing when the flow controller is in an open position, and a KVO fluid flow rate through the outlet portion of the IV tubing when the flow controller is in a KVO position. Visual indicators are disposed on the KVO infusion flow control device.

Abstract: Bonding dissimilar materials of medical device components can be carried out by applying an adhesive on at least one surface of two components which are composed of dissimilar materials and contacting the surfaces and exposing the contacted surfaces to heat and/or irradiate the adhesive to cure the adhesive and bond the surfaces. One medical component, e.g., medical tubing, can be composed of a non-polar, polyvinyl chloride free thermoplastic polymeric material and the other medical component, e.g., a medical connector, can be composed of polyacrylate, polyacrylonitrile, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), methyl methacrylate-acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (mABS), polyester, and/or a polycarbonate material. The adhesive formulation can include: (a) a polyolefin oligomer having reactive acrylate groups and alkenyl groups, (b) an initiator, and optionally (c) a solvent.

Abstract: A valve member for a connector includes a head portion, a body portion, and a circumferential lip seal extending radially outward from an outer surface of the head portion. The head portion includes a top section defining a first seal portion. The body portion extends longitudinally from the head portion and defines a second seal portion at a proximal end thereof. The second seal portion is disposed distally to the first seal portion. The circumferential lip seal is disposed between the first and second seal portions.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a container containing a medical fluid to a vascular access device may include an upper housing defining a first internal chamber, and a lower housing coupled to the upper housing and defining a second internal chamber for circulation of the medical fluid into the outlet. The connector may further include a slider disposed at least partially in the first and second internal chambers, and a plug coupled to a distal end of the slider. The slider may be reciprocally movable between (i) an open position, where the plug is spaced apart from a floor of the internal chamber to allow the medical fluid to flow through the outlet, and (ii) a closed position where the plug abuts the floor of the second internal chamber to block the medical fluid from flowing through the outlet.

Abstract: An infusion system includes a network data transceiver and a processor configured to determine, at the infusion device, when the infusion device is in a prepared state. In response to determining that, and while, the infusion device is in the prepared state: the processor is configured to present, on a display of the infusion device, a unique identifier of the infusion device, wait for an indication that the unique identifier of the infusion device was scanned by a scanner to associate the infusion device with an infusion order. The processor is configured to receive configuration information associated with the infusion order, and automatically configure the infusion device to cause infusion of a medical fluid specified in the infusion order based on parameters of the infusion order provided by the received configuration information.

Abstract: Peristaltic pumps are described herein. In certain embodiments, a peristaltic pump includes a plunger, a camshaft, and a first biasing member. The plunger is movable to selectively engage a pumping volume of a tubing segment. The camshaft includes a first plunger cam lobe. The first plunger cam lobe is configured to move the plunger between an engaged position in contact with the pumping volume and a disengaged position spaced apart from the pumping volume. The first biasing member is configured to urge the plunger toward the tubing segment to maintain contact with the tubing segment in the engaged position.

Abstract: A surgical hair clipper assembly includes a clipper body and a blade assembly connected to the clipper body. The blade assembly includes a moveable blade configured to reciprocate to remove hair from a skin area and a blade housing that houses the moveable blade. The blade housing has a guide surface that faces the skin area during a hair removal process. A suction attachment includes a clipper attachment connected to the clipper body and a nozzle structure connected to the clipper attachment and extending distally to an end. The end is located no more than about ten millimeters proximal of a plane defined by the guide surface.

Abstract: Medical tubing can have a chromic material such that the medical tubing is configured to transition from a first state of color to a different, second state of color by application of a stimulus to the medical tubing.

Abstract: An electronic tag includes a housing; a processor within the housing; a transceiver configured within the housing and coupled to the processor; a display coupled to the housing and the processor, and configured to display information received via the transceiver; a clamping mechanism coupled to the housing and configured to secure the electronic tag to an intravenous (IV) tubing; and a sensor configured within the housing, and configured to measure a property of a fluid in an IV tubing at a location of the clamping mechanism.

Abstract: A biometric sensor may include a scanner configured to capture a biometric data and an adjustment mechanism configured to respond to a force applied to the biometric sensor by shifting the biometric sensor from a neutral position to an adjusted position. The adjustment mechanism may be configured to respond to the removal of the force by returning the biometric sensor to the neutral position. While the biometric sensor is in the neutral position, the scanner may be capable of capturing a biometric data of a majority of users interacting with the apparatus. Accordingly, the biometric sensor may be able to operate with minimal adjustments. The biometric sensor may be part of a dispensing cabinet such that the biometric data captured by the biometric sensor may be used to control access to the dispensing cabinet. Related methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A latch is configured to be affixed to an inner portion of a door to an enclosure and to engage a catch attached to an inner portion of the enclosure when the door is in a closed position/ A housing is affixed to an outer portion of the door and includes a memory device and a latch controller configured to detect when the latch is no longer within a proximity of the catch. The controller is configured to electronically open the latch to open the access door. The housing also includes an emergency access portal aligned with and providing access through the access door by an instrument to at least the catch to engage the catch and release the access door. The latch controller detects that the latch is no longer within the predetermined proximity of the catch and registers the opening of the latch in the memory device.

Abstract: A medical device controller operating in conjunction with a medical device determines one or more current versions of executable code associated with one or more processors in a medical device. Medical devices may include infusion pumps, other patient treatment devices as well as vital signs monitors. The medical device controller determines one or more current versions of executable code and configuration information associated with the one or more processors in the medical device. The medical device controller further determines which of the processors in the medical device require updated executable code, and which of the processors in the medical device require updated configuration information. The medical device controller distributes to the medical device as required at least one of the updated executable code and the updated configuration information. The medical device deploys the distributed updates, and activates the updates at a clinically appropriate time.

Abstract: A method that includes receiving, in a medication delivery module, a command to start a medication delivery from a first control module coupled to the medication delivery module, is provided. The command to start the medication delivery is based on clinical information received at the first control module. The method includes recording, in a memory of the medication delivery module, an update of the medication delivery, receiving an indication that the medication delivery module was decoupled from the first control module, and receiving an indication that the medication delivery module has become coupled with a second control module. The method also includes communicating, in response, with the second control module, to update the clinical information. A system and a non-transitory, computer readable medium storing instructions to perform the above method are also provided.

Abstract: A method for remotely witnessing a medical workflow is provided. The method includes authenticating a clinician at a witnessing device. The method also includes receiving, at the witnessing device, a request to perform a medical workflow. The method further includes determining, at the witnessing device and based at least in part on the medical workflow, that a witness is required to observe the medical workflow. The method also includes initiating, at a witnessing client remotely coupled with the witnessing device, a witnessing session, wherein the witnessing client allows a witness to remotely observe the medical workflow. The method also includes enabling, in response to at least the initiation of the witnessing session, completion of the medical workflow. Related systems and articles of manufacture, including apparatuses and computer program products, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A medical device such as an infusion system detects that an accessory has been coupled to the device. The medical device initially operates in a first mode of operation. The medical device, in response to the detecting, associates the accessory with a different mode of operation for the medical device that requires changes to at least one of the operating parameters for the infusion system or elements within a graphical user interface. The medical device then automatically changes the mode of operation from the first mode of operation to the associated different mode of operation to reflect the coupling of the accessory to the infusion system. Related apparatus, systems, techniques and articles are also described.

Abstract: A system may include a data processor and a memory storing instructions. The instructions may result in operations when executed by the data processor. The operations may include determining, based on location data from a positioning system, a presence of a cartridge at a location. The cartridge may include a substance. A quantity of the substance may be determined based on content data from a content meter at the location. Diversion of the substance may be detected based on the cartridge being present at the location and/or the quantity of the substance. Related methods and articles of manufacture, including apparatuses and computer program products, are also disclosed.

Abstract: An infusion pump is secured within a lockbox configured to enclose and prevent access to the infusion pump and a medication receptacle of the infusion pump, the lockbox including a lockbox control interface configured to obtain authorization for access to the lockbox from a pump communication interface of the infusion pump and enclosed within the lockbox. The lockbox control interface is electronically coupled with the pump communication interface. Transmission of a wireless credential is made to the pump communication interface by way of being received at the lockbox control interface or at the pump interface through the lockbox. The lockbox control interface receives the authorization from the pump communication interface for access based on the wireless credential and performs an action according to the received authorization for access. Action includes unlocking the lockbox or the lockbox control interface extending the pump's interface to the authorized user.

Abstract: An infusion line harness includes a rectangular material with first and second anchor tabs opposing ends of a first longitudinal edge of the rectangular material such as to extend the first longitudinal edge of the material to include a length of the first and second anchor tabs. The rectangular material includes one or more first fasteners positioned on the rectangular material along the first longitudinal edge and one or more complimentary fasteners positioned along the second longitudinal edge and which are configured to connect to the one or more first fasteners, the first fasteners and second fasteners being positioned such that when connected to each other the rectangular material forms a tubular structure. The first and second anchor tabs each are configured to wrap around a respective object and fasten to itself, or to a respective portion of the rectangular material, to anchor the harness to the respective object.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein provides methods for distributing notifications to a user. The method can include receiving data encapsulating notifications from a device connected to a network that provide information relating to the device's status. The device can provide a health related treatment. The method can associate each notification with one or more notification categories relating to a function performed by the device or a location of the device. A table of users having one or more subscriptions to these notification categories can be accessed. The subscriptions can be automatically assigned to users based on the users' role. A user can be identified from the table to distribute the one or more notifications to. The user can have a subscription that matches a notification category of the received notifications, and data comprising the notifications can be distributed to the user. Related apparatus, systems, techniques, and articles are also described.

Abstract: A gravimetric verification system, method, and computer program product for automated detection and correction of reference density information based. An expected density of a fluid drug can be determined from the measured mass of a fluid drug and the intended volume of the fluid drug to be delivered to a medication container. The expected density can be compared to previously calculated densities for the fluid to verify the accuracy of a reference density value, verify the measurements and functional status of the measuring device for the fluid drug, and, in some instances, provide control or configuration commands to adjust one or more devices.