Abstract: A hand-held power tool is configured to receive an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch from the tool operator, where the clutch setting is selectable from a drill mode, an automated drive mode and one or more user-defined drive modes. Each of the user-defined drive modes specifies a different value of torque at which to interrupt transmission of torque to the output spindle. In an automated drive mode, the controller interrupt torque to the output spindle in an automated manner when a fastener being driven reaches a desired stopping position. In a selected one of the user-defined drive modes, the controller sets a value of a maximum current threshold in accordance with the selected one of the user-defined drive modes and interrupts torque to the output spindle when current measures exceeding the maximum current threshold.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a syringe assembly including a syringe including a Luer connection and a tip, a plunger, a tip cap, a tamper evident cap disposed over the tip cap, a film including a frangible connection, and an RFID tag. The film secures the tamper evident cap to the Luer connection, where the frangible connection can break under a force applied to the tamper evident cap such that the tamper evident cap disengages from the Luer connection when the frangible connection breaks. The RFID tag is disposed on the syringe and has an integrated circuit and an antenna configured to send/receive signals between an RFID reader.

Abstract: A syringe assembly includes a syringe with a tamper-evident cap over the Luer connection. The cap has a proximal end with an opening, a distal end, and a frangible connection between them. The frangible connection breaks under force, leaving the proximal end engaged with the syringe. An RFID tag on the syringe communicates with an RFID reader.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool is configured to receive an input indicative of a clutch setting for an electronic clutch from the tool operator, where the clutch setting is selectable from a drill mode, an automated drive mode and one or more user-defined drive modes. Each of the user-defined drive modes specifies a different value of torque at which to interrupt transmission of torque to the output spindle. In an automated drive mode, the controller interrupt torque to the output spindle in an automated manner when a fastener being driven reaches a desired stopping position. In a selected one of the user-defined drive modes, the controller sets a value of a maximum current threshold in accordance with the selected one of the user-defined drive modes and interrupts torque to the output spindle when current measures exceeding the maximum current threshold.

Abstract: In accordance with the principals of the present invention, a furnace unit adapted to be installed in-line with a fuel source of a furnace modulates natural gas or propane to reduce fuel consumption, minimize temperature overshoot, and reduce furnace short cycling. A modulator is contained with the furnace unit. The modulator is in gaseous communication with the in-line gas fuel source. A furnace sensor senses furnace criteria related to the operation of the furnace. A microcontroller receives from the furnace sensor furnace criteria and controls the modulator based on the furnace criteria. In a further aspect of the invention, an environmental sensor can be provided to sense environmental criteria related to the operation of the furnace. In a further aspect of the invention, a base unit in electrical communication with the furnace unit can be provided, the base unit determining energy consumption usage and savings.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a syringe assembly including a syringe and an oxygen scavenger syringe cap disposed over a connection of the syringe, the oxygen scavenger syringe cap having a main body that defines a proximal end defining an opening, a distal end opposite the proximal end along the axial direction, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface that defines a passage to receive a tip cap and the connection, where the oxygen scavenger syringe cap is spaced from the tip cap. The oxygen scavenger syringe cap further includes an oxygen absorber.

Abstract: A syringe assembly includes a syringe and a tamper evident cap disposed over a Luer connection of the syringe, the tamper evident cap having a main body that defines a proximal end defining an opening, a distal end opposite the proximal end, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface that defines a passage to receive a tip cap and the Luer connection, where the tamper evident cap is spaced from the tip cap. The main body defines a frangible connection between the proximal and distal ends thereof. The frangible connection can break under a force applied to the distal end of the tamper evident cap such that the proximal end of the tamper evident cap remains engaged with the syringe when the frangible connection breaks. An RFID tag is disposed on the syringe and has an integrated circuit and an antenna configured to send/receive signals between an RFID reader.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein are fluid collection devices, and related systems and methods of use and manufacture. The fluid collection device may include a fluid impermeable barrier, a porous material, and a conduit. The fluid impermeable barrier may have an elongated shape with a proximal region and a distal region, and including a first impermeable layer and a second impermeable layer opposite to the first impermeable layer and defining an opening. The first impermeable layer and the second impermeable layer at least partially defining a chamber therebetween, the chamber including a pocket portion that extends distally from the opening between the first impermeable layer and the second impermeable layer. The porous material extends across the opening and is positioned in the pocket portion of the chamber. The porous material is configured to space the first impermeable layer from the second impermeable layer in the pocket portion of the chamber.

Abstract: A syringe assembly and methods of producing the syringe assembly are described. The syringe assembly may include a syringe body, a plunger rod, a barrel cover, and a tamper evident device. The syringe body has a chamber configured to receive a material. The plunger rod moves within the chamber to dispense the material. The barrel cover covers the syringe body. The backstop is attached to the barrel cover to prevent a portion of the plunger rod from moving proximally through the backstop. The tamper evident device includes a tamper evident cap covering a distal portion of the syringe body, a collar attached to the barrel cover, and a frangible connection between the tamper evident cap and the collar.

Abstract: A syringe assembly includes a syringe and a tamper evident cap disposed over a Luer connection of the syringe, the tamper evident cap having a main body that defines a proximal end defining an opening, a distal end opposite the proximal end along the axial direction, an outer surface, and an inner surface opposite the outer surface that defines a passage to receive a tip cap and the Luer connection, where the tamper evident cap is spaced from the tip cap. The main body further defines a frangible connection between the proximal and distal ends of the main body. The frangible connection can break under a force applied to the distal end of the tamper evident cap such that the proximal end of the tamper evident cap remains engaged with the syringe when the frangible connection breaks.

Abstract: Devices and methods for use with syringes are disclosed. A plunger rod includes an outer housing having proximal and distal ends and a lumen between the ends, as well as an inner body axially slidable within the lumen between a first and second position. The inner body has a retention member extending therefrom. When the inner body is in the first position, the plunger rod has a first length, and, when the inner body is in the second position, the plunger rod has a second length greater than the first length. When the inner body is in the second position, the inner body is configured to be rotated relative to the outer housing until the retention member is received within the outer housing to preclude the inner body from moving in the axial direction.

Abstract: A package includes a tray having a plurality of openings and a plurality of barrel covers. Each of the plurality of barrel covers extend through one of the plurality of openings. A tub can receive the tray. A plurality of tamper evident devices can be attached to the plurality of barrel covers. Each tamper evident device includes a collar, a tamper evident cap, and a frangible connection between the collar and the tamper evident cap. A method of packaging a plurality of syringe bodies includes inserting the plurality of syringe bodies into a plurality of barrel covers positioned in a tray, and inserting the tray into a tub.

Abstract: Disclosed are insertion assemblies of rapidly insertable central catheters (“RICCs”) and methods thereof. For example, a RICC insertion assembly can include a RICC, an introducer needle, an access guidewire, and a coupler assembly coupling the foregoing together. The introducer needle can include a needle hub over both a sheath and a needle shaft. The sheath can seal a needle slot except for that under a sheath opening. A distal end of the access guidewire can be disposed in the introducer needle just proximal of a needle tip. The coupler assembly can include a nose piece and a tail piece coupled together. The tail piece can include an extension arm by which a proximal end of the access guidewire is held. The access guidewire can enforce a loop in the access guidewire over which the RICC is disposed, thereby keeping the RICC insertion assembly in a relatively compact form.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are couplers and assemblies thereof for rapidly insertable central catheters (“RICCs”). For example, an introducer-needle assembly for a RICC can include an introducer needle and a coupler coupled therewith. The introducer needle can include a needle having a longitudinal needle slot extending from a proximal portion of the needle shaft through a distal needle tip. A sheath can be over the needle shaft sealing the needle slot thereunder except for a portion of the needle slot under a sheath opening in a proximal portion of the sheath. A needle hub can include a distally extending needle-hub extension arm over the proximal portions of the needle shaft and sheath. The needle hub can also include a needle-hub portion of a RICC clip configured to hold a portion of the RICC therein. The coupler can include a complementary coupler portion of the RICC clip connected to a coupler housing.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are couplers and assemblies thereof for rapidly insertable central catheters (“RICCs”). For example, a coupler assembly can include an introducer needle and a coupler coupled together. The introducer needle can include a needle hub over both a needle shaft and a sheath over the needle shaft. The needle shaft can include a longitudinal needle slot extending through a distal needle tip. The sheath can seal the needle slot thereunder except for the needle slot under a sheath opening in a proximal portion of the sheath. The needle hub can include a needle-hub clip. The coupler can include a coupler housing and an extension arm connected to the coupler housing. The needle-hub clip can be clipped onto the coupler housing in at least a ready-to-deploy state of the coupler assembly. The extension arm can be configured for attaching a proximal end of an access guidewire thereto.

Abstract: Devices and methods for use with syringes are disclosed. A plunger rod includes an outer housing having proximal and distal ends and a lumen between the ends, as well as an inner body axially slidable within the lumen between a first and second position. The inner body has a retention member extending therefrom. When the inner body is in the first position, the plunger rod has a first length, and, when the inner body is in the second position, the plunger rod has a second length greater than the first length. When the inner body is in the second position, the inner body is configured to be rotated relative to the outer housing until the retention member is received within the outer housing to preclude the inner body from moving in the axial direction.