Abstract: A skin barrier for an ostomy appliance includes at least one layer of skin barrier material and skin friendly ingredients provided only on a skin contact surface or in a skin contact layer of the skin barrier.

Abstract: A plug for insertion into the nose or ear of a subject, comprising: a body adapted to fit into a nostril or ear canal of the subject and a hollow tubular member with a collar disposed inside the body. The plug is adapted to receive a tip of a syringe for injection of a fluid therapeutic agent through the hollow tubular member for nasal administration or administration to the ear. A kit comprising the plug and a syringe, as well as a method for administering a fluid therapeutic agent to a subject using the plug are also disclosed.

Abstract: Nasal plug for treatment of nosebleed in a subject, comprising: a body adapted to fit into a nostril of the subject, the body comprising a first end arranged to face inward and a second end arranged to face outward during use; a hollow tubular member disposed inside the body and comprising a first opening facing inwardly and a second opening facing outwardly during use; wherein the tubular member further comprises a collar, adapted to prevent blood of a subject from escaping the body of the nasal plug, and wherein the collar is disposed completely inside the body.

Abstract: A gas supply control system for an oxygenator of an extracorporeal ventilation system is configured for connection to external gas supply ports for oxygen and nitrogen in the form of air and to create a supply gas output from oxygen and nitrogen. The gas supply control system includes two or more gas output lines and configured to supply the two or more gas output lines with the supply gas output. The flow rates through the gas output lines may be modulated differently.

Abstract: An ostomy attachment including: a flexible annular seal configured to at least partially surround a stoma, the flexible annular seal including a first face and a second face; wherein the first face and the second face are bounded by an inner rim and an outer rim, wherein the inner rim is concentrically arranged within the outer rim; and an ostomy seal liner configured to engage with the inner rim of the flexible annular seal; wherein the ostomy seal liner includes one or more stabilising extensions, wherein the one or more stabilising extensions extend from the ostomy seal liner radially outward and over the first face of the flexible annular seal; and wherein the one or more stabilising extensions are in contacting relation with the first face of the flexible annular seal. Methods of manufacturing ostomy attachments and methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: The physiological pants of the present invention comprise: a clothing layer, a waterproof layer, a water storage layer and a water-permeable layer; the clothing layer constructs a clothing; the waterproof layer is a surrounding wall to enclose the water storage space; the water-permeable layer and the water storage layer are arranged in the water storage space; wherein, the water-permeable layer includes a first layer body and a second layer body. The first layer body is formed with a plurality of first water-permeable holes, and the second layer body is formed with a plurality of second water-permeable holes smaller than the first water-permeable hole, so that a plurality of tapered holes are collectively formed inside the water-permeable layer by the first water-permeable hole and the second water-permeable hole, so as to prevent the liquid in the water storage layer from easily passing through the water-permeable layer when the water storage layer is squeezed.

Abstract: A device includes a base and a tube clamp. The tube clamp is coupled to an upper surface of the base. The assembled tube clamp and base are positioned around a tube and moved into engagement with a surface of a patient, at which point a lower surface of the base is adhered to the surface of the patient to anchor the tube relative to the surface of the patient.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for medication infusion are described herein. In some embodiments, a system includes a patient access subassembly, a first fluid reservoir, a second fluid reservoir, and an assembly. The assembly can have a first configuration in which the patient access subassembly is in fluid communication with the first fluid reservoir via a first tube, a second configuration in which the first fluid reservoir is in fluid communication with the second fluid reservoir, and a third configuration in which the first fluid reservoir is in fluid communication with the patient access subassembly via a second tube, the first fluid reservoir fluidically isolated from the first tube in the third configuration.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance system includes an ostomy appliance having a stoma opening and a first electrical interface, and at least one thermal sensor configured to detect at least one thermal property, such as temperature, at the ostomy appliance, the at least one temperature sensor connected to the first electrical interface with electrical circuitry. A wearable device may be removably connected to the ostomy appliance and operably connected to the at least one thermal sensor. The wearable device includes a housing, a second electrical interface configured for electrical connection to the first electrical interface, a power supply and a controller operably connected to the power supply. The controller is configured to determine a condition of the ostomy appliance based on the at least one thermal property detected at the at least one thermal sensor. The wearable device may also include a wireless transceiver configured to communicate with a personal communication device.

Abstract: Embodiments of tissue monitoring in combination with negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, a monitoring and therapy system comprises collecting video images of a tissue site and amplifying said video images via Eulerian Video Magnification. Depending upon the changes detected via Eulerian Video magnification, negative pressure wound therapy may be delivered to the tissue site, stopped, or altered in some manner.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to support structures for drainage tubes to relax dependent loops and mitigate fluid pooling. Embodiments include support structures configured to receive an elastic tube and impart rigid or malleable properties thereon. These properties allow a clinician to position the tube to provide a consistent negative incline. Embodiments of support structures include an interlocking segmented tube, a bi-stable or mono-stable support structure, a jacket support structure, or a magnet support structure. Embodiments further include a malleable wire disposed within a wall of an elastic tube, or portions of a tube displaying differing elastic, malleable, or rigid properties. Embodiments also include magnetic peristalsis devices configured to urge fluid through a tube lumen.

Abstract: To reduce the suffering of the patient and enable easier removal of excess fluid such as pleural effusion fluid from the chest space, the disclosure provides a catheter for chest drainage intended for removal of excess fluid from a chest space of a living body and to be placed in the living body in such a manner as to extend from an inside of the chest space to an outside of the living body. The catheter includes a passage member formed of a flexible sheet and having a passage through which the excess fluid is to be drained, and an indwelling member formed of an elastic body and provided at a proximal end of the passage member. The indwelling member has an inlet that allows the excess fluid to flow through. The indwelling member includes a retaining portion spreading in a flange shape and being retainable at a chest wall.

Abstract: A system for aseptic collection of mammalian amniotic fluid. The system includes a cannula having an attachment end and external end. The attachment end provides a concentric opening to a hollow chamber disposed about a central passage. The hollow chamber has a port disposed adjacent to the external end permitting at least a partial suction to be established within the hollow chamber, the attachment end thereby suctionally attached to a surface when the attachment end is disposed upon the surface. The central passage provides access to a central portion of the surface surrounded by the concentric opening of the hollow chamber. An extraction needle is disposed within the central passage of the cannula and presented to the central portion of the surface. The extraction needle penetrates the central portion of the surface and extracts amniotic fluid there beneath. An associated method of use is also provided.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods for providing negative pressure and/or instillation fluids to a tissue site. Some embodiments are illustrative of an apparatus or system for delivering negative-pressure and/or therapeutic solution of fluids to a tissue site, which can be used in conjunction with sensing properties of fluids extracted from a tissue site and/or instilled at a tissue site. For example, an apparatus includes a dressing interface or connector that includes a pH sensor, a humidity sensor, a temperature sensor and/or a pressure sensor embodied on a single pad within the connector and proximate the tissue site to provide data indicative of acidity, humidity, temperature and pressure. Such apparatus includes algorithms for processing such data for detecting leakage and blockage as well as providing information relating to the progression of healing of wounds at the tissue site.

Abstract: A base plate for a medical appliance includes a top layer; a first adhesive layer with a water soluble or water swellable hydrocolloid; an electrode assembly having a plurality of electrodes; and a monitor interface for connecting the base plate to a monitor device. The monitor interface has a coupling part with an elastically deformable part that allows the coupling part to move relative to the first adhesive layer of the base plate for coupling the monitor device and the base plate.

Abstract: A body side member of an ostomy appliance comprising a cover layer forming a distal surface having one or more openings to allow egression of a releasable material to be shifted between a first position underneath the cover layer to a second position on top of the cover layer in use of the body side member around a stoma of a user.

Abstract: A negative pressure wound therapy system includes at least one sensor coupled to a wound dressing for a wound of a patient, and a control circuit. The at least one sensor is configured to output an indication of a displacement of the wound dressing. The control circuit is configured to receive the indication of the displacement of the wound dressing, calculate a therapy parameter corresponding to the indication of the displacement, and output the therapy parameter.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fluidic device including (a) a first channel including a first inlet and a first outlet, (b) a second channel including a second inlet and a second outlet, wherein the second inlet of the second channel is in fluid communication with the first outlet of the first channel, and (c) a sensor positioned between the first outlet and the second inlet, wherein the sensor includes a sensor configured to deflect in response to a flow between the first channel and the second channel.

Abstract: Provided is a medical device with portions configured for fitting and being retained simultaneously into two cavities on opposite sides of the body of a subject, for example the eustachian tubes or the fallopian tubes. The device may include an elongated member with a central segment and first and second peripheral segments extending therefrom. These segments differ in their intended function and eventual in situ positioning: the two peripheral segments intended for insertion and positioning within the two cavities and exerting their function within the cavities. The central segment serves as a link between two peripheral segments and may also be used for some other functions by its position. The elongated member may have elastic properties.

Abstract: A surgical tool, systems, and method for cleaning an anatomical space is provided. At least one brush is disposed on a shaft extending through a tube. The tube includes a corresponding brush slot for each brush. A motor is operable to rotate the shaft to cause the at least one brush to move from a closed position to a cleaning position. The at least one brush is positioned entirely inside of the tube when in the closed position and at least partially outside of the tube when in the cleaning position. A fluid source is operable to supply fluid to the at least one brush as the at least one brush passes through the brush slot.