Abstract: A system may receive a query for a patient evaluation. The system may then receive historical patient information or hospital data, current medical information, patient information, and testing information. The system may then use the received information to generate a set of rules using a neural network and uses the rules to process an evaluation for the patient.

Abstract: Identification systems, including anti-counterfeit and anti-reuse identification systems for automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) systems, and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an APD system includes an identification system having at least one identification sensor configured to read device identifiers associated with disposable components of the APD system. The disposable components can include cassettes or source bags containing dialysate solution. In some embodiments, the identification system can (a) compare a device identifier of a disposable component to a whitelist of valid device identifiers, (b) determine whether the device identifier is valid, unused, and/or non-expired, and/or (c) based on the determination, determine whether to use the disposable component to execute an exchange treatment.

Abstract: Pressure sensors, including pressure sensors for automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) systems, and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an APD system includes a diaphragm positioned over an opening in a disposable set that includes one or more fluid lines. The diaphragm is affixed to the disposable set about a periphery of the opening. The APD system further includes a pressure sensor configured to measure a pressure of fluid flowing through the disposable set. The pressure sensor includes a load cell and an indenter. The indenter can be moveable along an axis such that, when the diaphragm is aligned with the axis, a convexly curved surface of the indenter can be positioned against the diaphragm. When the indenter is contacting the diaphragm, the load cell can measure a force applied to the load cell by the diaphragm and/or by the fluid flowing through the disposable set.

Abstract: Damping devices, including damping devices for automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) systems, and associated systems, devices, and methods are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a damping device includes a body portion, a first membrane, and a second membrane. The body portion can include a first side, a second side opposite the first side, an inlet, and a cavity fluidly coupled to the inlet. The cavity can be defined at least in part by a lumen in the body portion extending from the first side to the second side. The first membrane can be affixed to the first side of the body portion such that the first membrane hermetically seals the cavity at the first side. The second membrane can be affixed to the second side of the body portion such that the second membrane hermetically seals the cavity at the second side.

Abstract: A system may receive a query for a patient evaluation. The system may then receive historical patient information or hospital data, current medical information, patient information, and testing information. The system may then use the received information to generate a set of rules using a neural network and uses the rules to process an evaluation for the patient.

Abstract: Devices include at least two spaced apart flexible legs formed of a shape memory material, each leg having a respective free end configured to engage local tissue. The devices can also include at least one resilient member having opposing end portions, a respective end portion being attached to each leg at a location away from the free end. The resilient member is configured to take on a stretched configuration inside an endoscope during delivery. Alternatively or additionally, the devices include a cinch that is configured to snugly hold portions of both legs to force the legs closer together.

Abstract: Devices include at least two spaced apart flexible legs formed of a shape memory material, each leg having a respective free end configured to engage local tissue. The devices can also include at least one resilient member having opposing end portions, a respective end portion being attached to each leg at a location away from the free end. The resilient member is configured to take on a stretched configuration inside an endoscope during delivery. Alternatively or additionally, the devices include a cinch that is configured to snugly hold portions of both legs to force the legs closer together.

Abstract: Endoscopic medical devices for removing tissue include: (a) a forceps with an elongate shaft slidably residing in a first working channel of an endoscope and having an externally accessible forceps control; and (b) a snare with an elongate shaft comprising a wire loop slidably residing in the first working channel of the endoscope, the snare having an externally accessible snare control. The forceps and snare shafts reside adjacent to and substantially parallel to each other inside the first working channel of the endoscope, one above or to the side of the other. In use, the forceps and snare cooperate so that the forceps control directs the forceps to extend out of the endoscopic first working channel and grasp target tissue, then the snare control directs the snare loop to exit the working channel while the snare loop encircles the forceps shaft and extends a distance sufficient to surround the forceps.

Abstract: Devices include at least two spaced apart flexible legs formed of a shape memory material, each leg having a respective free end configured to engage local tissue. The devices can also include at least one resilient member having opposing end portions, a respective end portion being attached to each leg at a location away from the free end. The resilient member is configured to take on a stretched configuration inside an endoscope during delivery. Alternatively or additionally, the devices include a cinch that is configured to snugly hold portions of both legs to force the legs closer together.