Abstract: Disclosed is an automated weight based fluid output monitoring system that can include a hanger having a securement ball defining a spherical surface and configured to engage a socket. The securement ball can include a sensor array configured to detect a change in pressure between the securement ball and the socket as well as a direction of force relative to a transverse axis of the socket. The hanger can further include a hook configured to be coupled to a fluid collection bag of a fluid drainage system. The hanger can further include a console having one or more processors, non-transitory storage medium, an energy source and a one or more logic modules configured to determine a change in fluid volume of the collection bag over time and an off-axis loading of the fluid collecting bag relative to the transverse axis.

Abstract: A drainage system comprising: (a) a catheter including a sensor; (b) a first valve in fluid communication with an interior of the catheter; (c) a controller communicatively coupled to the sensor, the controller including logic configured to direct at least one of opening and closing of the first valve using at least one of an elapsed time and a presence of a predetermined condition; and, (d) a venturi pump in fluid communication with the interior of the catheter.

Abstract: A method of making a thermoplastic elastomer composition produced by dynamic vulcanization of SBR as a dispersed phase of cross linked SBR, and a co-continuous matrix of SEBS and polypropylene. The dynamic vulcanization step takes place under conditions of shear and temperature to reach the decomposition point of crosslinked SBR, at which time the crosslinking reaction is quenched. Compositions of superior properties are achieved using this method.

Abstract: A thermoplastic elastomer composition is possible which has low coefficient friction, reduced stickiness and good structural integrity. A halobutyl rubber is cured by dynamic vulcanization in the presence of sufficient thermoplastic material to function as a continuous phase for the vulcanization. Thereafter, up to 25 parts based on 100 parts of the rubber of an uncured organopolysiloxane grafted EPDM polymer are admixed to form the final moldable product, resulting in a mixture which has good structural integrity and a smooth finished surface.

Abstract: A soft, high strength thermoplastic elastomeric composition for use in medical and pharmaceutical products, comprising an ethylene butylene block copolymer having terminal polystyrene units, a platicizer in an amount sufficient to soften the ethylene butylene phase of the copolymer, and a thermoplastic acrylic resin in an amount ranging from 15 to 65 parts per 100 parts of the copolymer.