Abstract: A wound therapy system includes a single conduit fluidly connecting a wound site to a. removed fluid canister. A negative pressure circuit is defined by the wound site, the conduit, the removed fluid canister and tubing extending between the removed fluid canister and a pneumatic pump that applies negative pressure to the negative pressure circuit. A method of operating the wound therapy system includes profiling and benchmarking pressure decay within the negative pressure circuit against previous and/or expected pressure decay to identify any new or sudden anomalies that occur during the operation of the wound therapy system. The wound therapy system may additionally alert a user to such anomalous operation of the wound therapy system and/or identify and alert a user to an underlying cause (e.g, blockage and/or leak, etc.) that is responsible for the anomalous readings.

Abstract: Provided is an intraocular implant delivery device, comprising a housing, a main control pull rod assembly, a slider assembly a striking assembly, a retracting needle turntable, and a push needle assembly. The main control pull rod assembly, the slider assembly, the striking assembly, and the retracting needle turntable are all arranged in the housing. A through hole is provided at a distal end of the housing, and a push needle of the push needle assembly passes through the through hole and extends to an outer side of the housing. The main control pull rod assembly, the slider assembly, and the striking assembly are each provided with an energy source capable of selectively releasing energy. The main control pull rod assembly is actuated by an operator through a button arranged on the housing, so that the energy source drives the main control pull rod assembly to move axially.

Abstract: An ostomy bag can include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. An ostomy wafer can also include one or more sensors for measuring one or more metrics. The sensors can be temperature sensors and/or capacitive sensors, for example, and the metrics can include bag fill, leakage, skin irritation, and phase of stoma output, among others.

Abstract: An ostomy pouch includes a front wall, a rear wall and an inlet for receiving human waste. The pouch has a comfort layer provided at least on the front wall. The comfort layer on the front wall has a colour with a value in the range L*=50.0 to 70.0, a*=+1.8 to +10.0 and b*=?0.9 to ?9.0 or +0.9 to +12.0 measured in the CIE L*a*b* colour code system.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are female external catheters (“FECs”) and methods thereof. For example, an FEC can include a catheter body, a catheter back, and a connector. The catheter body can include a cavity extending along a length of the catheter body. The cavity is configured to open toward a patient. The catheter back can include a connector hole aligned with an end portion of the cavity. The connector hole can be configured to open away from the patient. The connector is disposed in the connector hole. The connector can include a sump configured to collect urine from the end portion of the cavity for withdrawal from the FEC. In another example, a method of an FEC can includes a method of using the FEC.

Abstract: An ostomy leakage detection system (10) includes a sensing accessory (12) and a monitor device (14). The sensing accessory includes sensors configured to detect ostomy effluent leakage under a skin barrier (20) of an ostomy pouch system (18). The monitor device is configured to communicate with the sensing accessory to receive ostomy effluent leakage data. The monitor device is also configured to engage with the sensing accessory and configured to be attached to the ostomy pouch system or to user's body via the sensing accessory.

Abstract: An absorbent article includes a first waist region, a second waist region and a crotch region disposed between the first and second waist regions. The absorbent article further includes a topsheet, a backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a laminate. The laminate has an elasticized region. The laminate includes a first nonwoven, a second nonwoven and an elastomeric material sandwiched between said first and second nonwovens in the elasticized region. The laminate includes a bonding region with a bond density of at least 3% and at least partially overlapping the elastomeric material. The laminate exhibits an Unload Force at 50% of at least 0.90 N.

Abstract: A medical device including an application device with a first fluid path and a container movably attached to the application device. The container and the application device have a second fluid path therethrough, the container includes an inner chamber that is intermediate proximal and distal portions of the second fluid path, the inner chamber is fluidly isolated from the proximal portion of the second fluid path at a first position of the container, and the inner chamber is fluidly coupled to the proximal and distal portions of the second fluid path at a second position of the container. The first fluid path bypasses the container and the passage of fluid through the first fluid path is separately controllable from the passage of fluid through the second fluid path.

Abstract: A menses collecting apparatus includes a basin and a closure. The basin may transition between a collapsed or folded state prior to insertion by a user and an expanded or unfolded state after insertion by the user. The menses collecting apparatus may be collapsible/closed radially prior to insertion by the user, and may collect menses in the expanded state after insertion by the user. The closure may also transition between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The closure may be collapsible/folded when transitioning between the open configuration and the closed configuration. When the basin is in the expanded state, the closure may also be in an open configuration or the closed configuration. The menses collecting apparatus may employ a tension-based mechanism to transition between the different basin states and closure configurations. The menses collecting apparatus may be configurable to fit within an applicator to assist in the insertion of the menses collecting apparatus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a balloon-free, self-retainable and threadable urethral catheter that contains special external markings to guide insertion, and that could be indwelled easily and safely. Through various experiments and the structural configuration, the balloon-free, self-retainable and threadable urethral catheter of the present disclosure can make insertion of a mushroom-tip urethral catheter easily performed by primary care medical professionals, instead of previously only been done by senior urologists with a semi-rigid stainless-steel stylet. This disclosure leads to better urine drainage and reduces irritation to the posterior wall of the bladder. With the special design of this disclosure, minor urethral structure can be overcome to insert this catheter safely.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to an ostomy bag filter. In an embodiment, a filter assembly for venting gas from an ostomy bag is included having a first layer, an adhesive layer, an adsorbent element, and a second layer, the second layer configured to be welded to the ostomy bag at an annular weld area surrounding the second opening; wherein the adhesive layer is configured to adhere to the first layer, the adsorbent element, and the second layer, such that the first opening overlaps with the second opening; wherein the filter assembly is configured such that, when the filter assembly is welded over to the ostomy bag, gas from the ostomy bag flows axially through the adsorbent element and exits the filter assembly through the second opening; and wherein perimeters of the first layer, the adhesive layer, and the second layer are substantially aligned. Other embodiments are also included herein.

Abstract: Novel, inexpensive, and highly effective methods and devices for convenient and effective wound irrigation are described herein. Methods and devices disclosed herein utilize a synergistic combination of two or more antiseptic agents to reduce contact time, enhance antimicrobial effects, and reduce the likelihood of allergy and other side effects from the antiseptic agents in subjects. In one embodiment, devices include a discharge means for a reservoir housing containing irrigation solution wherein the discharge means has one or more specifically designed nozzles through which a sufficient volume of the irrigation solution can pass at an appropriate pressure.

Abstract: Dressings, systems, and methods for treating a tissue site are described. The dressing includes a contact layer having a first side and a second side. The first side of the contact layer configured to be positioned adjacent to the tissue site. The contact layer has a plurality of holes extending through the contact layer from the first side to the second side. The dressing includes a cover layer having a first side and a second side. The first side of the cover layer is coupled to the contact layer. The dressing also includes at least one retainer layer removably coupled to the second side of the cover layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are several embodiments of a negative pressure apparatus and methods of using the same in the treatment of wounds. Some embodiments are directed towards improved fluidic connectors configured to transmit irrigation fluid and to apply aspiration to a wound, for example using softer, kink-free conformable layers. Some embodiments may comprise a first channel for delivering irrigation fluid to the wound and a second channel for transmitting negative pressure and removing fluid comprising irrigation fluid and wound exudate from the wound, wherein the channels comprise a flexible spacer material. Some embodiments are directed toward an irrigation manifold attachable to or incorporated as part of a distal end of an irrigation and aspiration fluidic connector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a transdermal therapeutic system comprising an active agent impermeable backing layer, at least one adhesive layer comprising at least 70% by weight of at least one polysiloxane polymer, at least one tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and at least one solubilizer, and optionally a protective layer for removal before use, a method for its preparation and its use as a medicament.

Abstract: An example fluid collection assembly includes a fluid collection assembly defining an opening. The fluid collection assembly includes a fluid impermeable barrier defining at least a portion of a chamber and at least one porous material disposed in the chamber. The opening and the chamber of the fluid collection assembly are configured to receive at least a portion of a penis (e.g., at least the urethral opening of the penis). The fluid collection assembly also includes a skirt. The skirt is configured to attach the fluid collection assembly to an individual. To facilitate attachment to the individual, the skirt may exhibit a high flexibility. The high flexibility allows the skirt to be comfortably attached to the skin about the penis even when the size and/or topography of the skin about the penis varies and/or changes due to movement of the individual.

Abstract: A syringe that is configured for use in a syringe pump. The syringe has a flange at the proximal end of a barrel and a sealing element at its proximal end. The sealing element has of a disk shaped annular sealing assembly having a hole in its center through which a piston rod passes. The sealing assembly has an upper part and a lower part that are pressed together to hold an O-ring that seals around the piston rod. The sealing assembly is placed inside the barrel of the syringe; thereby not disturbing the external shape of the syringe and allowing the syringe to fit into dedicated grooves on syringe pumps.

Abstract: The current invention concerns an absorbent article (10) comprising an absorbent core (12) sandwiched between a liquid permeable topsheet (14) and a liquid impermeable backsheet (16), and an acquisition distribution layer (18) arranged between said topsheet (14) and said absorbent core (12), wherein the absorbent core (12) comprises at least an absorbent material layer. According to the invention the topsheet (14) consists essentially of an air-through bonded nonwoven layer and is free of spunbond nonwoven layers, the acquisition distribution layer (18) comprises a spunbonded and/or thermocarded nonwoven layer, and the absorbent core (12) comprises at least one channel (26) free of absorbent material. The invention also relates to the use of such an absorbent article (10), for managing liquid stool.

Abstract: A multi-lumen implantable device configured to deliver a therapeutic agent to a selected portion of a blood vessel is disclosed. As one example, an implantable device includes a first lumen configured to flow blood from an upstream end to a downstream end of the device when implanted in a blood vessel; a second lumen fluidly separated from the first lumen and configured for introducing a therapeutic agent to a selected, first portion of a wall of the blood vessel, between the upstream end and the downstream end of the device; and at least one sealing member configured to block the therapeutic agent from entering a second portion of the wall of the blood vessel, between the upstream end and the downstream end of the device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for monitoring compliance with a therapeutic ophthalmic treatment using an electronic module intended to detect and transmit to a computer system data related to the actuation of a mechanical pump of a vial of an ophthalmic product. The electronic module is independent of the vial, to which it may be attached and secured. The electronic module further includes an orientation sensor. This electronic module makes it possible to characterize compliance with a treatment by the user of the vial. Also disclosed is a corresponding method for monitoring compliance with a therapeutic ophthalmic treatment, with such a module installed on a vial, and an item of computer equipment that can communicate with the electronic module.