Patents Assigned to Hospira, Inc.
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Patent number: 8591491Abstract: A fluid delivery device such as a cassette removably disposed in a medical pump to control fluid flow in the medical pump. The fluid delivery device has an elongated main body including an inlet, an outlet, and a fluid passage extending from the inlet to the outlet. A flow stop is pivotally mounted to the main body for selectively allowing and stopping fluid flow from the fluid passage to the outlet. The fluid delivery device can have various features including the flow stop having grooved sections, a T-shaped collar on the main body inlet or a flange on the main body to prevent inadvertent engagement of the flow stop during removal of the fluid delivery device from the medical pump.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Yei F. Moy, Marwan A. Fathallah, Steven Pippin
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Patent number: 8580954Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical composition containing a unit dose of a diclofenac compound effective to induce analgesia; and a beta-cyclodextrin compound; wherein the dose of the diclofenac compound is less than 10 mg. The present invention is also directed to methods of treating a subject in need of analgesia with the pharmaceutical compositions of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2007Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Curtis Wright, Daniel B. Carr, Fred H. Mermelstein
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Patent number: 8577692Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for operating a medical device with a screen having an improved graphical user interface, which selectively reallocates screen display for both single and multi-channel pumps. Channel indicators associate operation information with a specific delivery channel. Patient or drug order verification is facilitated with a rendering of the patient or the entire drug order/label on the screen. Decimal numbers are presented in vertically offset decimal format. A dual function button cancels the current operation and, after a delay, clears entered parameters. An area sensitive scrollbar cycles through information at various speeds. Screen brightness is adjusted based on an ambient light detector. A screen saver mode activates based on several operating conditions. The screen is incorporated in a removable user interface.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2011Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Raymond P. Silkaitis, Bernardino Rubalcaba
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Patent number: 8560345Abstract: A system, method and computer program for programming a medical device to administer a medication to a patient includes the medical device, a scanner that may be associated with a point of care (POC) system, and a medication management unit (MMU). A computer in the POC system can directly program the medical device with the permission of the MMU after a full “five rights” check or the “right patient” check can be delayed until after the pump program is downloaded. Other workflows are disclosed for programming the medical device in manual, semi-automatic and automatic modes, with safety checks incorporated at various points.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. Wehba, Jeffrey Eugene Rinda, Barbara Mary Trohimovich, Jeff Pelletier
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Patent number: 8543416Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for configuring the backlight brightness level. The backlight brightness level can be configured at the drug library and/or at the medical device, thereby improving the flexibility a user has in changing backlight parameters. A method and apparatus for managing a power saving mode allows the user to configure the power saving program at the drug library and/or at the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: September 24, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: John Erik Michael Palmroos, John Arrizza, Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Marwan A. Fathallah, Wen Feng, Angela Marino, James R. Shults, Suzanne Willey, Yu Xin
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Publication number: 20130237576Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein the composition is formulated as a liquid for parenteral administration to a subject, and wherein the composition is disposed within a sealed container as a premixture. The pharmaceutical compositions can be used, for example, in perioperative care of a patient or for sedation.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: Priyanka Roychowdhury, Robert A. Cedergren
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Patent number: 8523797Abstract: A point of care fluid testing system for determining properties of a fluid comprises a patient connection, a primary fluid routing portion, a pump, a secondary fluid routing portion, and a flushing fluid connection. The patient connection connects the system to a patient. The primary fluid routing portion has a pump region, a fluid transfer region, and an in-line testing region. The pump region pumps the fluid sample from the patient to the testing portion and back to the patient. The in-line testing region evaluates a first characteristic of the fluid sample. The fluid transfer region transmits a portion of the fluid sample out of the primary fluid routing portion. The secondary fluid routing portion includes an off-line testing portion that receives the portion of the fluid sample transmitted from the fluid transfer region. The off-line testing portion evaluates a second characteristic of the fluid sample.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2009Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Michael G. Lowery, Marwan A. Fathallah, John S. Ziegler, Ryan R. Brumund, Brian Barclay, Frank J. Walsworth, James D. Jacobson, Yei Feng Moy, Thomas D. Johnson
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Patent number: 8517990Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for operating a medical device with or without a cassette in place. A method is disclosed for adding additional VTBI to an ongoing infusion without stopping the infusion and with maintaining the infusion parameters. A method and system is disclosed for changing the CCA without having to interrupt or completely stop an ongoing infusion. Quick titration buttons are provided to allow improved navigation between various delivery display screens.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: H. Clay Teel, IV, Bernardino Rubalcaba, Jr., Mihaela Cozmi, Glenn Davis, Angela Marino, Katalin M. Schroeder
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Publication number: 20130218133Abstract: A differential pressure based flow sensor assembly and method of using the same to determine the rate of fluid flow in a fluid system. The sensor assembly comprises a disposable portion, and a reusable portion. A flow restricting element is positioned along a fluid flow passage between an inlet and an outlet. The disposable portion further has an upstream fluid pressure membrane and a downstream fluid pressure membrane. The reusable portion has an upstream fluid pressure sensor and a downstream fluid pressure sensor. The upstream fluid pressure sensor senses the upstream fluid pressure at a location within the fluid flow passage between the inlet and the flow restricting element. The downstream fluid pressure sensor senses the downstream fluid pressure at a location within the fluid flow passage between the flow restricting element and the outlet. The process utilizes output of the sensors to calculate the flow rate of the fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: James D. Jacobson, Brian Barclay, Ryan Brumund, Steven T. Cho, Hrishikesh Choudhury, Marwan A. Fathallah, Tom Johnson, Patrick B. Keely, Mohammad M. Khair, Michael G. Lowery, Frank Walsworth, John S. Ziegler
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Patent number: 8507542Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of administering an effective amount of dexmedetomidine to a pediatric patient in order to reduce the incidence of neurological damage. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of providing sedation or analgesia to a pediatric patient by administering a dexmedetomidine infusion and optionally a loading dose. The dexmedetomidine can be administered before, during, or after surgery.Type: GrantFiled: December 24, 2012Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Marcelo Garcia da Rocha, Wayne Wisemandle, Dennis Stalker, Edward Koo
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Publication number: 20130199669Abstract: A port assembly for enabling contents of a first container to be mixed with contents of a second container. The port assembly has a port housing that is configured to receive a first container. The port assembly further includes an actuator axially fixed within a cavity of the port housing. The actuator is configured to open a first container by forcing a stopper sealing an opening of a first container into a cavity of a first container during activation.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Yei F. Moy, Stanley F. Pytel, John S. Ziegler, Jesse C. Darley, Douglas S. Rodenkirch
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Publication number: 20130204221Abstract: A system for mixing the contents of a first container with the contents of a second container. The second container has a port assembly for receiving the first container. The port assembly has an actuator that is constructed to access the cavity of the first container during activation of the system and to allow fluid communication between the first container and the second container. The port assembly further includes a movable plug that provides a seal for the second container. The plug is configured to move axially relative to the actuator during activation of the system, thereby opening the seal of the second container and providing fluid communication between the first container and the second container.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Yei F. Moy, Stanley F. Pytel, John S. Ziegler, Jesse C. Darley, Douglas S. Rodenkirch
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Publication number: 20130204222Abstract: A medicament container having an opening that provides access to a cavity defined by the medicament container. A stopper is sealingly positioned within the opening of the medicament container and configured to be forced into the cavity to open the medicament container. The medicament container also includes a mating member configured to mate with a complementary receiver associated with a second container to connect the medicament container to a second container. The medicament container further includes a radial seal configured to engage and seal against an interior seal wall associated with a second container prior to the stopper being forced into the cavity defined by the medicament container. A system is also provided for establishing fluid communication between a first container and a second container. The system includes a first container (e.g., a medicament container) having a radial seal, a second container, and a port assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Yei F. Moy, Stanley F. Pytel, John S. Ziegler, Jesse C. Darley, Douglas S. Rodenkirch
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Patent number: 8494879Abstract: A method and system is disclosed for operating a medical device with or without a cassette in place. A method is disclosed for adding additional VTBI to an ongoing infusion without stopping the infusion and with maintaining the infusion parameters. A method and system is disclosed for changing the CCA without having to interrupt or completely stop an ongoing infusion. Quick titration buttons are provided to allow improved navigation between various delivery display screens.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Glenn Davis, Mihaela Cozmi, Angela Marino, John Erik Michael Palmroos
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Publication number: 20130181141Abstract: A system for sterilizing packaged products, for example liquid products, with ultraviolet light. The system includes an apparatus for moving product through a treatment zone for a period of time and in a manner sufficient to sterilize the product.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2013Publication date: July 18, 2013Applicant: Hospira, Inc.Inventor: Hospira, Inc.
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Patent number: 8455527Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein the composition is formulated as a liquid for parenteral administration to a subject, and wherein the composition is disposed within a sealed container as a premixture. The pharmaceutical compositions can be used, for example, in perioperative care of a patient or for sedation.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Priyanka Roychowdhury, Robert A. Cedergren
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Patent number: 8436033Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising dexmedetomidine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein the composition is formulated as a liquid for parenteral administration to a subject, and wherein the composition is disposed within a sealed container as a premixture. The pharmaceutical compositions can be used, for example, in perioperative care of a patient or for sedation.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2012Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: Hospira, Inc.Inventors: Priyanka Roychowdhury, Robert A. Cedergren
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Publication number: 20130096170Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of administering an effective amount of dexmedetomidine to a pediatric patient in order to reduce the incidence of neurological damage. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of providing sedation or analgesia to a pediatric patient by administering a dexmedetomidine infusion and optionally a loading dose. The dexmedetomidine can be administered before, during, or after surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventors: Marcelo Garcia da Rocha, Wayne Wisemandle, Dennis James Stalker, Edward Koo
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Publication number: 20130096172Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of administering an effective amount of dexmedetomidine to a pediatric patient in order to reduce the incidence of neurological damage. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of providing sedation or analgesia to a pediatric patient by administering a dexmedetomidine infusion and optionally a loading dose. The dexmedetomidine can be administered before, during, or after surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventor: HOSPIRA, INC.
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Publication number: 20130096171Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of administering an effective amount of dexmedetomidine to a pediatric patient in order to reduce the incidence of neurological damage. More particularly, the presently disclosed subject matter relates to methods of providing sedation or analgesia to a pediatric patient by administering a dexmedetomidine infusion and optionally a loading dose. The dexmedetomidine can be administered before, during, or after surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2012Publication date: April 18, 2013Applicant: HOSPIRA, INC.Inventor: HOSPIRA, INC.