Abstract: A tube connector usable with medical tube lines includes a body having a first end, a second end, a first mating section, and a second mating section. The first mating section is configured for insertion into a first tube end of a first medical tube line. The second mating section is configured for mating with a second tube end of a second medical tube line. A connecting lumen extends through the body between the first end and second end. The connecting lumen forms a fluid connection between the first medical tube line and second medical tube line when the first mating section mates with the first tube end and the second mating section mates with the second tube end. The body has at least one blade section and a cutting edge. The first tube end is slitable by the cutting edge upon insertion of the first mating section.

Abstract: A tube connector usable with medical tube lines includes a body having a first end, a second end, a first mating section, and a second mating section. The first mating section is configured for insertion into a first tube end of a first medical tube line. The second mating section is configured for mating with a second tube end of a second medical tube line. A connecting lumen extends through the body between the first end and second end. The connecting lumen forms a fluid connection between the first medical tube line and second medical tube line when the first mating section mates with the first tube end and the second mating section mates with the second tube end. The body has at least one blade section and a cutting edge. The first tube end is slitable by the cutting edge upon insertion of the first mating section.

Abstract: A cannula assembly, which can be used in a catheterization process, has an elongate cannula tube with a proximal inlet opening, a distal outlet opening, a lumen extending continuously between the inlet opening and outlet opening, and a sharpened cannula tip delimiting the outlet opening. The cannula tube is configured to receive and guide a flexible medical functional section, which is insertable into the lumen and movable along the lumen. A blocking device with a blocking element is assigned to the lumen. The blocking element is configured to interact with the flexible medical functional section and, depending on a movement direction of the flexible medical functional section, is automatically transferred between a blocking position, in which the blocking element blocks a withdrawal movement of the flexible medical functional section by acting on the functional section, and a release position, in which the blocking element releases an advancing movement.

Abstract: A catheter, which can be used in infusion therapy, includes a catheter tube having a main lumen and at least one secondary lumen. The main lumen and the at least one secondary lumen are each elongate between a proximal tube end and a distal tube end. The at least one secondary lumen has a lateral opening arranged between the proximal tube end and the distal tube end in an axial direction of the catheter tube. The lateral opening extends through a tube casing of the catheter tube in a radial direction of the catheter tube. A seal is introduced into the at least one secondary lumen distally behind the lateral opening and at least partially seals the secondary lumen. The seal is formed from a sealing compound cured in the at least one secondary lumen or a thermoplastic elastomer material expanded within the at least one secondary lumen.

Abstract: A catheter arrangement for use in peripheral regional anaesthesia includes a capillary with a capillary tube, a capillary attachment joined to the capillary tube, and a catheter hose which is pushed through the capillary attachment into the capillary tube. An end of the catheter hose protrudes from an end of the capillary tube by an axial length. A fixing device includes an actuation element and a clamping element mounted on the capillary attachment. The actuation element is mounted on the capillary attachment movably relative to the capillary attachment and operatively connected to the clamping element in a force-transmitting and/or movement-transmitting manner. The clamping element can be transferred between a clamping configuration, in which an axial mobility of the catheter hose is fixed, and an enabling configuration, in which the action is cancelled and the axial mobility of the catheter hose is enabled.

Abstract: A catheter set for forming catheter arrangements includes a capillary with a capillary tube and a capillary attachment joined to the capillary tube, a cannula with a cannula tube insertable into the capillary tube, a cannula attachment joined to the cannula tube and connectable to the capillary attachment, a catheter hose advanceable through the capillary tube, a catheter coupling for fastening to the catheter hose, and a fluid admission line with a hose and at least one fluid connector joined to the hose and which is connectable to the capillary attachment. A first catheter arrangement, which has the catheter hose and catheter coupling fastened to the catheter hose, is configured for dispensing anaesthetic via the catheter hose. A second catheter arrangement, which has the capillary and the fluid admission line, is connected to the capillary attachment by the fluid connector and configured for dispensing anaesthetic via the capillary tube.

Abstract: An infusion system and method for providing different medical fluids to a patient. The infusion system, which can be used in complex infusion therapies, includes a catheter with a catheter tube and at least one lumen extending longitudinally through the catheter tube between a proximal tube end and a distal tube end. A plurality of pump devices are each connected to the at least one lumen so as to convey fluid. A control device is connected to the pump devices and adapted to control the pump devices so that the different medical fluids can be delivered through the at least one lumen by the pump devices in time division multiplex. The catheter can include the pump devices. Each pump device can be configured as a micropump mounted at the proximal tube end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a formulation which is used on textile surfaces, tissues, non-crimp fabrics, knitted fabrics, fibers, non-woven fabrics and weft knitted fabrics and which demonstrates an improved resistance to abrasion. The invention also relates to a process of preparing a formulation for improving abrasion resistance of textiles and the process of treating textiles, non-woven fabrics and leather articles for improving abrasion resistance.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cannula, having an elongated tube, open on both ends, for receiving an elongated element and a movable safety clip enclosing the tube which encloses the tube end when advancing along the tube beyond one of the two ends. The safety clip and the elongated element are designed to attract or repel each other by magnetic force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a preparation which is used on textile surfaces, tissues, non-crimp fabrics, knitted fabrics, fibers, non-woven fabrics and weft knitted fabrics and which demonstrates an improved resistance to abrasion. The invention also relates to the use of the preparation including on textiles, non-woven fabrics and leather articles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cannula, having an elongated tube, open on both ends, for receiving an elongated element and a movable safety clip enclosing the tube which encloses the tube end when advancing along the tube beyond one of the two ends. The safety clip and the elongated element are designed to attract or repel each other by magnetic force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a polymer substrate and a compound comprising a) at least one antimicrobial active agent and b) an agent that reduces the cytotoxicity, comprising an oil-in-water emulsion that additionally has one or more alkanediol(s) and/or one or more glyceryl ether(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polymeric or oligomeric active ingredients having a biocidal effect as additives in the composition of medical articles. The invention further relates to medical articles that comprise such additives.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of at least one polymeric guanidine derivative having a biocidal effect, which can be obtained by polycondensating a guanidine acid addition salt with an amine mixture containing at least one diamine, which is selected from the group consisting of alkylene diamine and oxyalkylene diamine, as an additive in a composition for medical articles. The invention further relates to medical articles containing polyguanidines as an additive.