Abstract: Multi-dose preservative-free ocular fluid delivery devices are provided. The fluid delivery device includes a fluid dispensing system and a fluid package for storing a liquid therein and supplying said liquid to the dispensing system. The dispensing system comprises an elongated chamber which includes a check valve which defines a frontal closure to the chamber. The valve is normally closed and hermetically seals the chamber. The dispenser includes a vibration motor that induces oscillations to the chamber and to the fluid within. The oscillations of the chamber impart momentum to the fluid stored in the chamber which in turn imparts force that cyclically opens the valve to dispense streams or liquid droplets. Fluid is dispensed only when the motor oscillates while otherwise the valve is hermetically closed. Preferably, the fluid package and check valve are included in a disposable reservoir assembly.

Abstract: An osmotic sanitary collection bag for collecting fluid discharged from the vagina during menstruation. The osmotic sanitary collection bag includes an absorbent sponge having a plurality of drainage apertures disposed therethrough. Elongated adhesive strips extend away from the sponge and are adhered to a first surface of a conventional sanitary device to secure the osmotic sanitary collection bag in place. A collection bag abuts the absorbent sponge and is disposed in underlying relation to the absorbent sponge and the drainage apertures. The absorbent sponge is laced with salt, alcohol, and an odor-masking substance, such as sodium bicarbonate.

Abstract: An adaptable connector for connecting a drain assembly for draining an urostomy bag to urostomy bags having different drain outlet configurations. The drain assembly includes a flexible conduit connected to the adaptable connector and a discharge valve connected with a distal end of the flexible conduit from the connector. The flexible conduit includes sufficient length and sufficient flexibility to permit an urostomy bag wearer to position the discharge valve into a discharge position outside of the urostomy bag wearer's clothing for discharge of urine waste from the urostomy bag.

Abstract: An ostomy leakage detection system includes a sensing accessory, a wearable subsystem, a charging dock, and a mobile application. The sensing accessory includes a sensor region comprising a plurality of sensors for measuring resistance of an ostomy appliance, a connector region for connecting to the wearable subsystem, and a tail region extending between the sensor region and the connector region.

Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for attaching a fluid collection device to a user or removing fluid collected from a user in the e fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices shaped to complement the female anatomy near the urethra, attach to the user with one or more flanges, and the vacuum source is operably coupled to the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit.

Abstract: Apparatus for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a wound site is described, the apparatus comprising: a wound contacting element for retaining wound exudate fluid therein; a wound covering element that provides a substantially airtight seal over the wound contacting element and wound site; a vacuum connection tube connecting a wound cavity to a vacuum source; and a vacuum source connected to a distal end of the vacuum connection tube.

Abstract: A disposable diaper product useful for collecting a urine sample from an infant is disclosed. In one example the product may have a liquid control structure overlying a liquid impermeable backsheet, with a plan surface area defining a volume coextensive therewith, wherein a portion of the volume defined by at least 50 percent of the plan surface area contains no more than 50 percent by weight absorbent material. In another example the product may have a liquid control structure overlying a liquid impermeable backsheet, and have an average Liquid Release Ratio of at least 3 percent. A method for collecting a urine sample from an infant is also disclosed, in which a diaper is used for collection.

Abstract: A medication and identification information transfer system is provided that includes a primary medication container, a secondary medication container, a secondary container label and a medication information transfer apparatus. The medication information transfer apparatus, when coupled to the primary medication container, can transfer information indicative of the contents of the primary medication container to a medication delivery device such as an intelligent injection site. The medication information transfer apparatus has a shape and size enabling it to be connected to an adapter for removal of medication from the primary medication container which enables transfer of the medication to a secondary container while simultaneously transferring information about the medication in the primary medication container to the injection site. In some implementations, the medication injection site can be placed on a fluid delivery line for infusion into a patient.

Abstract: A method of detecting ostomy effluent leakage in an ostomy appliance is provided. The method includes the steps of providing a plurality of sensors; measuring resistance of the ostomy appliance using each of the plurality of sensors; entering resistance measurements in a ring buffer configured to hold resistance measurements; calculating a median resistance value of each of the plurality of sensors using the resistance measurements; comparing the median resistance value against a predetermined range of acceptable resistance values; increasing a leak count for a corresponding sensor when the median resistance value of the sensor is outside the predetermined range of acceptable resistance values; determining a leak state when the leak count increases beyond a predetermined acceptable leak count; and sending an alert upon a determination of a leak state.

Abstract: An intermittent hydrophilic urinary catheter (1) with a hydrophilic coating (9) and comprising a plurality of drainage openings (5) is provided. The outer surface (8) of the tubular portion (1a) forms a projection (410) encircling the openings in the outer surface and extending above the hydrophilic surface (411) when the hydrophilic material is in the non-swelled condition.

Abstract: A dressing for treating a tissue site with negative pressure including a tissue interface, a cover, a chamber wall, and a base. The cover may be adapted to be sealed to epidermis proximate the tissue site. The chamber wall may define a pump chamber, wherein the pump chamber may be adapted to be fluidly coupled to the tissue interface. The base may extend from the chamber wall, wherein the base may be fluidly sealed to the cover. The dressing may include an intake valve and an exhaust valve fluidly coupled to the pump chamber. The pump chamber may be compressed to evacuate fluid from the pump chamber through the exhaust valve. The pump chamber may then be expanded to draw’ fluid through the intake valve from the tissue interface. This supplies a negative pressure to the tissue interface which may be adapted to distribute negative pressure across the tissue site.

Abstract: A syringe for delivery of a medical liquid to a container has a body with proximal end, a frustoconical distal end, and a cylindrical sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end along a longitudinal axis. The syringe includes a nozzle at a distal portion of the frustoconical distal end of the syringe, the nozzle having a throughbore providing fluid communication between an interior volume of the syringe and a medical connector configured to be connected to the nozzle. The nozzle includes a plurality of longitudinal ribs formed on an inner surface of the nozzle. The syringe is designed so that the plurality of longitudinal ribs directs a flow of a medical fluid along an inner surface of the frustoconical distal end and along an interior surface of the cylindrical sidewall of the syringe under a Coand? effect. Syringe and connector assemblies and methods for reducing a number of bubbles formed in a medical fluid during a syringe filling procedure are also described.

Abstract: An inserter device is provided for use with a glaucoma drainage device including a tube having a proximal end and a distal end with a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The inserter device includes an elongate member having a distal end defining a stop surface, and a stylus extending beyond the distal end of the elongate member. The stylus is sized and configured to be received within the lumen of the glaucoma drainage device with the stop surface interfacing to and limiting proximal movement of the glaucoma drainage device. The stylus has a first length that extends beyond the stop surface that is less than a second length of a portion of the lumen of the tube of the glaucoma drainage device that extends beyond the stop surface. Systems and methods are also described and claimed.

Abstract: The face mask impregnated with medicine is adapted for use with a patient. The face mask impregnated with medicine covers the mouth and nose on the face of the patient. The face mask impregnated with medicine filters the air that is inhaled and exhaled by the patient. The face mask impregnated with medicine removes particulates, including microorganisms, from the air that is inhaled and exhaled by the patient. The face mask impregnated with medicine comprises a mask structure, a fastening structure, and a medical coating. The mask structure filters the air that is inhaled and exhaled by the patient. The fastening structure attaches the mask structure to the patient. The medical coating is a pharmacologically active media that treats medical conditions that are caused or exacerbated by the mask structure.

Abstract: Nonwoven fabrics may be fashioned as topical delivery systems with increased and controllable rate of product release, while still possessing the requisite strength and durability for mass production and distribution. Such delivery systems comprise fabrics that are fashioned from micro-denier fibers that are produced by fibrillating bicomponent island-in-the-sea fibers. Facial masks made from these fabrics can achieve adequate product delivery in 3-5 minutes or less.

Abstract: A system suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person or animal may include an urine collecting assembly having a body, a sealing flange, and a reservoir within the body and partially defined by the sealing flange. The sealing flange can define an opening such that the interior of the body is accessible via the opening. A peripheral edge of the opening can be configured to seal around a shaft of a penis of a user disposed through the opening. The urine collecting assembly can also include an outlet in fluidic communication with the reservoir. The urine collecting assembly can be arranged such that a fluid can flow into the body from the urethral opening of the user's penis, collect in the reservoir, and flow out of the outlet.

Abstract: A urine collection and storage system has a urinal and a remote collection bag interconnected by a tube. An intermediate coupler in the tube and adjacent to the urinal bifurcates the tube into separable proximal and distal portions. The proximal portion of the tube is shorter and stiffer while the distal portion of the tube is longer length and less stiff to provide both flexibility and resist kinking. The collection bag can have a pair of layers joined together about substantially a perimeter with a double seal including an outer seal adjacent the perimeter and an inner seal spaced-apart from the outer seal. A plurality of different reusable urine collection and storage kits can be provided with different urinals adapted for individuals.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance (10) includes an outer wall (12) having first and second opposed sidewalls (14, 16) joined at an outer periphery (18), an inlet opening (22) and a filter (24). The outer wall (12) defines an interior volume (20) having a collection area. The ostomy appliance (10) further includes a fastener (32) on an external surface (30) of the outer wall (12). The fastener (32) is movable between a released state in which the ostomy appliance (10) is in an unfolded state, and a fastened state in which the ostomy appliance (10) is a folded state. The ostomy appliance (10), in the folded state, further includes a crease (40) positioned between the inlet opening (22) and the filter (24).

Abstract: Examples relate to fluid collection devices, and related systems and methods. A fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier, a fluid permeable body, a tube, and a sump. The fluid impermeable barrier has a distal end region and defines an opening and a chamber in fluid communication with the opening. The fluid permeable body is positioned within the chamber at least partially at the distal end region. The tube extends into the chamber and has an end positioned proximate to the distal end region of the fluid impermeable barrier. The tube includes a tube opening at least proximate to the end of the tube and oriented to face at least a portion of the fluid permeable body. The sump is positioned in the area between the tube opening and the distal end region.

Abstract: A system for delivering thermal therapy to a treated body portion of a subject. The system preferably includes a therapy compress having at least one pocket or retainer, and at least one self-heating element configured for removable insertion within the at least one pocket of the therapy compress. In some example embodiments the therapy compress is in the form of an eye mask having first and second eye-covering lobes, each eye-covering lobe having a pocket for receiving a self-heating element. In some example embodiments the at least one self-heating element is air or oxygen activated, for example including a zinc-based self-heating material.