Abstract: A adjustable image capture device that includes a housing, a linkage assembly having a bore and including a plurality of linkages, and where each linkage has a bore, and the bores of the plurality of linkages define the bore of the linkage assembly, and an image capture device, wherein the image capture device is configured to fit within a bore of the linkage assembly, where the linkage assembly is configured to fit within the housing, where, when the linkage assembly is in a first state, each linkage of the plurality of linkages are positioned inside a channel of the housing, and where, when the linkage assembly is in a second state, one or more of the linkages of the plurality of linkages are positioned outside the channel of the housing.

Abstract: A system, a method, and a computer program product for vascular access management: obtain vascular access management (VAM) data associated with a vascular access treatment associated with a patient; determine an insight associated with the vascular access treatment associated with the patient; and provide the insight associated with the vascular access treatment.

Abstract: A method may include obtaining, with a first temperature sensor, a first temperature measurement at a first location on a body of a patient adjacent a catheter insertion site of a catheter; obtaining, with an array of temperature sensors, a plurality of temperature measurements at a plurality of locations on the body of the patient, each of the plurality of locations being spaced apart from the first location, and the plurality of locations including locations at a plurality of different distances from the first location; determining, with at least one processor, based on the first temperature measurement and the plurality of temperature measurements, an alert condition associated with a dressing and/or securement device and/or the catheter; and in response to determining the alert condition, generating, with at least one processor, an alert to a user.

Abstract: Container filling systems are described herein. A container filling system includes a container assembly, a nozzle, a first roller and a second roller. The container assembly includes a plurality of containers, each having a container volume and a fluid manifold defining a fluid pathway, wherein the fluid pathway is in fluid communication with the container volume of each of the plurality of containers. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the fluid pathway, wherein the nozzle directs flow from a fluid source into the fluid pathway. The nozzle separates the fluid manifold into a first portion and a second portion to permit the fluid manifold to advance relative to the nozzle.

Abstract: A adjustable image capture device that includes a housing, a linkage assembly having a bore and including a plurality of linkages, and where each linkage has a bore, and the bores of the plurality of linkages define the bore of the linkage assembly, and an image capture device, wherein the image capture device is configured to fit within a bore of the linkage assembly, where the linkage assembly is configured to fit within the housing, where, when the linkage assembly is in a first state, each linkage of the plurality of linkages are positioned inside a channel of the housing, and where, when the linkage assembly is in a second state, one or more of the linkages of the plurality of linkages are positioned outside the channel of the housing.

Abstract: A system may include an intravenous (IV) catheter comprising a first portion configured to be inserted into a vein of a patient and a second portion configured to remain outside a patient when the first portion is inserted into the patient. The IV catheter may include a pressure sensor configured to detect a pressure of a fluid associated with the IV catheter. A method may include receiving data associated with the pressure of the fluid associated with the IV catheter, and determining whether the IV catheter is inserted into the vein of the patient based on the pressure of the fluid associated with the IV catheter.

Abstract: A medical waste tracking device may include a housing including an opening configured to receive a medical device and a package for the medical device and/or a sensor configured to determine first identifying information from the package for the medical device and second identifying information from the medical device. One or more processors may be programmed and/or configured to determine, based on the first identifying information, that the medical device is in use; and determine, based on the second identifying information, that the medical device is not in use.

Abstract: A method may include obtaining pathway data associated with a medication delivery pathway for delivering medication to a patient, the medication delivery pathway including at least one of the following: at least one catheter, at least one lumen, at least one port, or any combination thereof; obtaining prescription data associated with (i) a medication prescribed for delivery to the patient and (ii) another medication delivered, being delivered, or prescribed to be delivered to the patient; determining, according to a rule set, based on the pathway data and the prescription data, a medication delivery pathway for delivery of the medication to the patient; and assigning the medication for delivery to the patient via the medication delivery pathway.

Abstract: Container filling systems are described herein. A container filling system includes a container assembly, a nozzle, a first roller and a second roller. The container assembly includes a plurality of containers, each having a container volume and a fluid manifold defining a fluid pathway, wherein the fluid pathway is in fluid communication with the container volume of each of the plurality of containers. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the fluid pathway, wherein the nozzle directs flow from a fluid source into the fluid pathway. The nozzle separates the fluid manifold into a first portion and a second portion to permit the fluid manifold to advance relative to the nozzle.

Abstract: Container filling systems are described herein. A container filling system includes a container assembly, a nozzle, a first roller and a second roller. The container assembly includes a plurality of containers, each having a container volume and a fluid manifold defining a fluid pathway, wherein the fluid pathway is in fluid communication with the container volume of each of the plurality of containers. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the fluid pathway, wherein the nozzle directs flow from a fluid source into the fluid pathway. The nozzle separates the fluid manifold into a first portion and a second portion to permit the fluid manifold to advance relative to the nozzle.

Abstract: Detection systems for a syringe assembly that provide precision in monitoring the amount of fluid contained within the syringe barrel, detecting motion of the plunger within the syringe barrel, detecting the position of the plunger within the syringe barrel, and/or monitoring the volume received within or delivered by the syringe assembly are disclosed. A detection system of the present disclosure allows a sensor in communication with a portion of a plunger assembly to sense the motion of a plunger rod relative to a syringe barrel and thereby volume received within or delivered by the syringe by reading gradations having an identifier directly as the plunger rod with sensor moves past each respective gradation with identifier.

Abstract: A method for site assessments of a catheter insertion site and/or dressing includes: scanning the catheter insertion site and/or dressing with an image capture device and/or sensor; selecting a patient baseline site location and skin tone; recording a baseline condition using a computing device; determining a site assessment rate using a computing device; prompting a clinician to make a site assessment of the catheter insertion site and/or dressing using a computing device; and recording site assessment information in an electronic medical record using a computing device.

Abstract: Detection systems for a syringe assembly that provide precision in monitoring the amount of fluid contained within the syringe barrel, detecting motion of the plunger within the syringe barrel, detecting the position of the plunger within the syringe barrel, and/or monitoring the volume received within or delivered by the syringe assembly are disclosed. A detection system of the present disclosure allows a sensor in communication with a portion of a plunger assembly to sense the motion of a plunger rod relative to a syringe barrel and thereby volume received within or delivered by the syringe by reading gradations having an identifier directly as the plunger rod with sensor moves past each respective gradation with identifier.

Abstract: A signal measured by a sensor connected to a needleless connector including a fluid flow path may be obtained to determine, based on the signal, an event associated with the needleless connector, such as at least one of: a scrubbing event in which the needleless connector is scrubbed with a disinfectant, a flushing event in which the needleless connector is flushed with a solution, a connection event in which the needleless connector is connected to a medical device, a disconnection event in which the needleless connector is disconnected from the medical device, or any combination thereof. An indication of the determined event may be provided.

Abstract: Provided is a method for vascular access device placement. The method may include receiving clinician data associated with at least one clinician including a first clinician. Patient data associated with at least one patient including a first patient may be received. At least one first probability of successful placement of at least one vascular access device by the first clinician at at least one access point of the first patient may be generated based on the patient data associated with the first patient and the clinician data associated with the first clinician. An instruction message for placement of the at least one vascular access device may be communicated based on the at least one first probability to a user device. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method may include obtaining, with a first temperature sensor, a first temperature measurement at a first location on a body of a patient adjacent a catheter insertion site of a catheter; obtaining, with an array of temperature sensors, a plurality of temperature measurements at a plurality of locations on the body of the patient, each of the plurality of locations being spaced apart from the first location, and the plurality of locations including locations at a plurality of different distances from the first location; determining, with at least one processor, based on the first temperature measurement and the plurality of temperature measurements, an alert condition associated with a dressing and/or securement device and/or the catheter; and in response to determining the alert condition, generating, with at least one processor, an alert to a user.

Abstract: A medical connector for connection to a corresponding medical connector is described. The medical connector includes a housing having a radial protrusion and a cavity, the cavity defined by a closed end, an open end, a partially cylindrical sidewall and a radial sidewall. The medical connector further includes an insert disposed within the housing, the insert including a locking tab having at least one thread on the inner wall of the locking tab and a recessed notch on the outer wall of the locking tab. The at least one thread of the locking tab engages at least one thread of a corresponding medical connector. Disposed within the cavity, the recessed notch rotates from a first position to a second position, wherein the second position contains a locking structure for non-removably securing the insert to the housing, while allowing for removal of the corresponding medical connector.

Abstract: Container filling systems are described herein. A container filling system includes a container assembly, a nozzle, a first roller and a second roller. The container assembly includes a plurality of containers, each having a container volume and a fluid manifold defining a fluid pathway, wherein the fluid pathway is in fluid communication with the container volume of each of the plurality of containers. The nozzle is in fluid communication with the fluid pathway, wherein the nozzle directs flow from a fluid source into the fluid pathway. The nozzle separates the fluid manifold into a first portion and a second portion to permit the fluid manifold to advance relative to the nozzle.

Abstract: Drug delivery safety devices comprise a safety needle device comprising a needle hub, a needle cannula, and a safety feature; and a cap comprising a cap body having a proximal end attached to the safety needle device and a distal end having an access opening that is in fluid communication with the needle cannula. The safety needle device allow for an integrated device for both filling and injection that do not interfere with passive safety features. The caps may have a fill feature that engages with a safety feature of the safety needle device to keep it in a fill state.

Abstract: A biological fluid collection device that is adapted to receive a blood sample having a cellular portion and a plasma portion is disclosed. After collecting the blood sample, the biological fluid collection device is able to transfer the blood sample to a point-of-care testing device or a biological fluid separation and testing device. After transferring the blood sample, the biological fluid separation and testing device is able to separate the plasma portion from the cellular portion and analyze the blood sample and obtain test results.