Abstract: Example fluid collection devices and methods of assembling the fluid collection devices. The fluid collection devices include a fluid impermeable barrier and a fluid permeable body. The fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defines a chamber and includes an opening extending therethrough. The opening is configured to be positioned adjacent to or receive therein a urethra of a subject. The fluid permeable body has a singular porous material in a substantially cylindrical shape and positioned at least partially within the chamber.

Abstract: A disposable diaper includes a diaper body having a top sheet, a back sheet, and an absorber disposed therebetween, the disposable diaper extending from a backside portion to an abdominal side portion; a side flap provided in each of side portions of the backside portion, the side flap extending outward beyond the absorber in a width direction; and a fastening tape that is provided in the side flap to be fastened to the abdominal side portion when the diaper body is used. The fastening tape includes a fixed portion fixed to the side flap, and a protruding piece extending outward from the fixed portion in the width direction. The fixed portion includes a notch in a lower region that is closer to a leg side of a wearer than the protruding piece. The notch is recessed from an outer edge in the width direction toward an inner side.

Abstract: The current invention relates to a peritoneal dialysis filter device, which comprises a housing comprising a first port and a second port, and a hollow fibre membrane formed from hollow hydrophilic fibres within the housing. When in use, a dialysate from a subject enters the filter device through the first port and exits via the second port in an outflow direction, and a regenerated dialysate from a sorbent system enters the filter device through the second port and exits via the first port in an inflow direction. Also disclosed herein is a peritoneal dialysis system comprising said filter device, a method for controlling dialysate flow in a peritoneal dialysis system, and a haemodialysis device.

Abstract: A method of deploying an intraluminal device to the cardiac region of the stomach and an intraluminal system used to deploy an intraluminal device to the cardiac region of the stomach, wherein the intraluminal device has a wall defining a surface and an open portion of the surface that is adapted to be aligned with the gastroesophageal (GE) junction. The surface and the cardiac portion of the stomach are conformable with each other. The method includes deploying the intraluminal device trans-orally to the stomach with an endoscopic deployment device and retaining the device against the cardiac region of the stomach with the open portion generally aligned with the GE junction. The intraluminal device is fastened to the stomach from the abdominal cavity with at least one laparoscopic instrument while concurrently visualizing the device with an endoscope in the stomach while it is being fastened.

Abstract: An absorbent article comprising an absorbent core being enclosed by a liquid-permeable core cover comprising an upper core cover layer and a lower core cover layer and having a longitudinal center line. The absorbent core has a pair of longitudinally extending side edges and a pair of transversely extending end edges. The core cover layers are connected inside seals extending along the side edges of the absorbent core. The absorbent core comprises one or more longitudinally extending channels arranged at a distance from the side seals, each of the one or more channels being free or substantially free from absorbent material and having a channel seal extending therein. The channel seal joins the upper and lower core cover layers of the core cover within the channel, with a seal strength of the channel seal being higher than a seal strength of each of the first and the second side seals of the absorbent core.

Abstract: Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras and the vacuum source is operably coupled to the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit. The fluid collection devices include antimicrobial materials in or on one or more components thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing apheresis procedures, including photopheresis. The systems and methods utilize a disposable fluid circuit that can be converted from a double needle configuration to a single needle configuration and from a single needle configuration to a double needle configuration. A controller directs the action of system pumps to clear potentially stagnant blood residing in the fluid circuit, tracks system parameters and status before and after conversion, and verifies that the procedure may proceed in its new configuration.

Abstract: An ostomy appliance (10) includes a pouch wall (12) defining at least a portion of a collection chamber (14) configured to collect and store effluent from a stoma, an inlet (20) formed in the pouch wall configured to be positioned adjacent to the stoma, and a filter assembly (110) connected to the pouch wall. The filter assembly includes a base (112), a carrier (114), and at least one filter (116). The base includes a vent opening (118) disposed in fluid communication with the collection chamber, the carrier is movably connected to the base, and the at least one filter retained in the carrier. The carrier is operable to move the at least one filter relative to the vent opening to clean the filter by way of contact between the base and filter during movement of the filter relative to the base. An stomy appliance including a slidable filter assembly for cleaning a filter is also provided.

Abstract: A stent including a tubular body formed of one or more interwoven wires, a first anchor member disposed adjacent the first open end of the stent, a second anchor member disposed adjacent the second open end of the stent, and at least one divider disposed between the first and second anchor members. The first and second anchor members and the divider extend radially outward from the tubular body to divide the tubular body into at least a first saddle region extending between the first anchor member and the divider and a second saddle region extending between the second anchor member and the divider.

Abstract: Treatment apparatus with liquid level controls for gas separation devices used to separate gas bubbles from liquids are described herein along with methods of controlling the level of liquids in the gas separation devices. The gas separation devices may be used in liquid treatment apparatus to separate gas bubbles from one or more liquids such as, e.g., physiological liquids (e.g., blood, etc.).

Abstract: A disposable wearable article has a top sheet having a skin-touching region that is brought into contact with skin of a wearer, in which the top sheet is made from nonwoven fabric having a fineness of 1 to 3 dtex, and a basis weight of 10 to 30 g/m2, and in which the skin-touching region has a glycerin-bearing zone bearing 0.7 to 2.7 g/m2 of glycerin.

Abstract: A device includes a sleeve and a malleable framework. The sleeve has a waterproof layer attached to a water-permeable layer forming a cavity, with a folded over antapex region forming a pocket. The framework has a cup and a bar, attached to first and second tubes. Bottom ends of the tubes are attached to the cup such that a continuous path for fluid flow exists between the cup, a lumen of the second tube, and a suction port at a top end of the second tube. The lumen of the first tube is closed off at the bar. The lumen of the second tube remains open as it passes through the bar to the suction port. The sleeve encloses at least a lower portion of the framework, such that the cup fits into the pocket, with lower portions of the first and second tubes lying within the sleeve cavity.

Abstract: A method of shunting blood involves accessing a left atrium of a heart with a surgical instrument, advancing the surgical instrument into a pulmonary vein fluidly coupled to the left atrium, forming an opening in a wall portion of the pulmonary vein, and shunting blood from the pulmonary vein into a right-side structure of the heart through the opening in the wall portion of the pulmonary vein.

Abstract: In an example, a fecal collection system includes a user interface assembly, a drainage conduit, and a collection reservoir. The user interface assembly includes a user interface and an applicator. The user interface has a proximal side and a distal side. The proximal side is configured to couple to skin of a user. The applicator is coupled to the distal side of the user interface. The applicator is removable from the user interface while the user interface is coupled to the user. The drainage conduit extends between a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is configured to couple to the distal side of the user interface. The drainage conduit defines a lumen configured to guide feces from the proximal end to the distal end. The collection reservoir coupled to the distal end of the drainage conduit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for dressing a wound. The apparatus comprises an absorbent layer for absorbing wound exudate, a liquid impermeable, gas permeable filter layer over the absorbent layer, a cover layer comprising at least one orifice and a first liquid and gas permeable transmission layer underlying the absorbent layer. The transmission layer is in fluid communication with the filter layer.

Abstract: A monitor device for connecting to a sensor patch of an ostomy appliance includes a housing, electronic circuitry, a first interface for collecting sensor data from the sensor patch, and a tail portion having a proximal end and a distal end. The tail portion has an electrode extending from the proximal end of the tail portion to a first coupling element on the distal end. The monitor device is adapted to couple mechanically and electrically to the sensor patch of the ostomy appliance for relaying signals from the sensor patch to the monitor device.

Abstract: A nutrient recycling device is provided that is configured to collect digestive contents from a first opening of a gastrointestinal (GI) tract and recycle and/or return the digestive contents to a second location in a patient's gastrointestinal tract. The device and associated method may find application in patients with a number of complaints, such as short bowel syndrome and/or prior to stoma reversal surgery. The device comprises a bag adapted to receive the digestive contents from a first GI opening, and a pump incorporated with the bag adapted to pump the digestive contents to a second GI location. The pump includes an inlet in fluid communication with the interior of the bag, and an outlet connected to an outlet conduit adapted to provide a flow pathway for the digestive content to flow from the pump to second GI location.

Abstract: A system for managing phacoemulsification surgery having a cassette with at least one pressure sensor and at least one fluid channel, wherein the at least one pressure sensor is fluidly coupled with the at least one fluid channel. The surgical console also having a controller and a cassette receiving area, for engaging with the cassette, wherein the controller is configured to compare at least one pressure measurement from the at least one pressure sensor to at least one predetermined value indicative of an identifiable cassette type.

Abstract: A smoke evacuation device that evacuates smoke from a surgical site and filters the smoke from the air. The smoke evacuation device can include a fluid trap for removing moisture from the smoke. The smoke evacuation device can also include a filter with a compression mechanism for compressing a filter medium. The smoke evacuation device can also include features for controlling flow parameters, noise, and vibrations of the device. A remote activation device can also be used to activate the smoke evacuation device upon detection of certain system parameters.

Abstract: A selectively transparent wound therapy dressing, system, and method of use are provided. The dressing may include conformable foam and drape layers, wherein the drape layer has a refractive index substantially within a range of a disclosing liquid. When the disclosing liquid is applied to the drape layer, the drape layer may switch from opaque to transparent. Subsequent evaporation of the disclosing liquid may return the drape layer to an opaque state. Some embodiments provide for paired use with a negative pressure source input device. The method of use provides selective visibility of a treatment site, and reduces the amount of time in which a patient views an acute or traumatic wound or injury.