Abstract: A hemostatic agent applicable to a bleeding wound to promote the clotting of blood comprises a first component and a second component, both components being in particle form and commingled with each other, and both components having hemostatic properties. A device incorporating such an agent comprises a receptacle for retaining the agent in particulate form therein. At least a portion of the receptacle is defined by a mesh having openings therein through which the blood may flow to come into contact with the particles of the hemostatic agent. A pad for controlling the flow of blood from a bleeding wound comprises a mesh structure and the hemostatic agent retained therein. A bandage applicable to a bleeding wound is defined by a substrate, a mesh mounted on the substrate, and the hemostatic agent retained in the mesh.

Abstract: A composition for promoting hemostasis is defined by a substrate in particle or pellet form and a hemostatic agent disposed on the substrate such that when using the composition to treat a bleeding wound, contacting the bleeding wound with the hemostatic agent causes blood to clot. The hemostatic agent may be a zeolite, bioactive glass, siliceous oxide, clay, biological hemostatic material, diatomaceous earth, or a combination of the foregoing. The substrate may be clay, glass, bioactive glass, diatomaceous earth, wax, polymer, plastic, metal, or a combination of the foregoing. A method of fabricating a hemostatic composition includes providing a substrate and a material having hemostatic characteristics. The hemostatic composition is fabricated by providing a material to operate as a carrier for the hemostatic material. The material is formed into particles or pellets. The material having hemostatic properties is applied or coated onto the particles of the carrier material.

Abstract: A hemostatic device for promoting the clotting of blood includes a gauze substrate, a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate, and also a polyol such as glycerol or the like disposed on the gauze substrate to bind the clay material. When the device is used to treat a bleeding wound, at least a portion of the clay material comes into contact with blood emanating from the wound to cause the clotting. A bandage that can be applied to a bleeding wound to promote the clotting of blood includes a flexible substrate and a gauze substrate mounted thereon. The gauze substrate includes a clay material and a polyol. A hemostatic sponge also includes a gauze substrate and a dispersion of hemostatic material and a polyol on a first surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A hemostatic agent comprises diatomaceous earth in particle form. Devices for promoting hemostasis comprise diatomaceous earth in particle form and a receptacle for retaining the particles therein. The receptacle is defined by a mesh having openings therein. A hemostatic sponge comprises a substrate, diatomaceous earth disposed on the substrate, and a release agent disposed on the substrate. A hemostatic sponge may also comprise a film into which diatomaceous earth is incorporated, or it may comprise a substrate, diatomaceous earth disposed on the substrate, and a film disposed over the diatomaceous earth. A hemostatic sponge may also comprise a first substrate, diatomaceous earth disposed on the first substrate, and a second substrate disposed on the diatomaceous earth. When treating a bleeding wound using any of the foregoing devices, application of the device causes the diatomaceous earth to come into contact with blood to cause a clotting effect.

Abstract: A device for promoting the clotting of blood comprises a clay material in particle form and a receptacle for containing the clay material. At least a portion of the receptacle is defined by a mesh. Another device comprises a gauze substrate and a clay material disposed on the gauze substrate. Another device is a bandage comprising a substrate, a mesh mounted on the substrate, and particles of a clay material retained in the mesh. A hemostatic sponge comprises a substrate, a hemostatic material disposed on a first surface of the substrate, and a release agent disposed on a second surface of the substrate. The release agent is disposed on the wound-contacting surface of the substrate. When treating a bleeding wound, application of the hemostatic sponge causes at least a portion of the hemostatic material to come into contact with blood through the release agent and through the substrate.

Abstract: Devices in which components of medical kits are carried are identifiable by means other than by the naked eye. The means for identification is attached to or integral with the device and may comprise raised and lowered surfaces that can be read by touch; serrations disposed on an edge or surface; a fluorescent coating viewable under infrared or ultraviolet light; or a pattern that is viewable using a thermal imaging device such as night vision goggles. A package for retaining a medical item includes an identifying element of a material that is selectively viewable in response to light attributes of the material. A device for the visual identification of a package containing a medical item includes an identifying element comprising a material that is visually discernible in reduced-light environments via the use of night vision devices.

Abstract: A device for promoting the clotting of blood in body cavities includes a flexible body portion; an expandable member located on the flexible body portion; and a blood clotting material attached to the expandable member. When used, insertion of at least a portion of the blood clotting material into the body cavity causes at least a portion of the blood clotting material to contact blood emanating from a bleed site. Methods of providing therapies to tube-shaped organs include the steps of providing suitable devices having expansion capabilities, positioning the devices at the appropriate bleed sites, and expanding the devices to cause blood clotting materials to contact the bleed sites. Materials that may be used as the blood clotting material include zeolites, molecular sieve materials, diatomaceous earth, clay, silica-based materials, oxidized cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose, bioactive glass, biological hemostats, chitosan, and combinations of the foregoing.

Abstract: An apparatus for promoting the clotting of blood comprises a receptacle, at least a portion of which is defined by a mesh having openings therein, and particles of clay retained in the receptacle. In similar apparatuses, bioactive glass or chitosan is retained in the receptacle. An apparatus also comprises a receptacle defined by a mesh having openings therein, and first and second blood clotting materials enclosed in the mesh. In a method of dressing a bleeding wound, a first blood clotting material in particle form is provided and retained in a mesh structure, and a second blood clotting material is provided and incorporated into a material of the mesh structure. The mesh structure is placed on a bleeding wound such that the second blood clotting material contacts wounded tissue of the bleeding wound.

Abstract: A telecommunications connector includes a housing and a plurality of contacts mounted in the housing, the contacts having a first connection end and a second connection end. A modular element having a plurality of leads in electrical contact with the plurality of contacts is removably mounted to the housing.

Abstract: An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position. The housing also includes a locking wedge. The latch in this embodiment includes first and second fingers adjacent to one another that extend over the mating portion and have first ends connected to the mating portion.

Abstract: An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position. The housing also includes a locking wedge. The latch in this embodiment includes first and second fingers adjacent to one another that extend over the mating portion and have first ends connected to the mating portion.

Abstract: An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position. The housing also includes a locking wedge. The latch in this embodiment includes first and second fingers adjacent to one another that extend over the mating portion and have first ends connected to the mating portion.

Abstract: An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position. The housing also includes a locking wedge. The latch in this embodiment includes first and second fingers adjacent to one another that extend over the mating portion and have first ends connected to the mating portion.

Abstract: A telecommunications outlet includes: a housing that is shaped to receive a plug, the housing having a support disposed within the housing; and a first contact having a first end, a second end, and a bend section, the bend section is supported by the support, wherein the first contact includes a first reverse curve section disposed between the first end and the bend section.

Abstract: An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch surface for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position.

Abstract: An embodiment is a telecommunication outlet mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) including a vertical shield extension and an inner shield extension which protrude downwards beyond the PCB. The vertical shield extension and the inner shield extension form a cross structure protruding downwards beyond the PCB, in which the cross structure defines four shielded quadrants each for housing contact tails of a tip and ring pair protruding downwards beyond the PCB. Shielding contact tails from each other with the extensions of the cross structure provides enhanced shielding and reduces crosstalk.

Abstract: An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch surface for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position.

Abstract: A telecommunications outlet includes: a housing that is shaped to receive a plug, the housing having a support disposed within the housing; and a first contact having a first end, a second end, and a bend section, the bend section is supported by the support, wherein the first contact includes a first reverse curve section disposed between the first end and the bend section.