Abstract: According to one embodiment, a medical device may include an energy supply. The energy supply includes at least two battery stacks, a control unit and a reservoir. The at least two battery stacks include a backup energy source. The control unit may monitor and control the energy supply such that when the control unit detects a fault in the at least two battery stacks, the control unit disconnects a faulty battery stack. The reservoir may be carried by the energy supply.

Abstract: Infusion systems for holding an infusion pump on the body of a user are provided. According to one embodiment, the infusion system includes: a carrier frame; a guiding member disposed on the carrier frame; and a linear guide on the infusion pump wherein, when the infusion pump is attached to the carrier frame, the guiding member and the linear guide mate with each other to hold the infusion pump in place.

Abstract: A medical liquid transfer system includes a pump configured to transfer liquid between at least two containers. A detachable connector is detachably secured to the pump. The detachable connector has at least one pump passage to transmit pumping pressure from the pump to at least one of the containers. The detachable connector can include one or more liquid impermeable and gas permeable membranes to ensure the liquid is retained in the detachable connector. After the fluid is transferred the detachable connector is removed and replaced by a new one in order to prevent contamination of the pump. An interlock mechanism is used to prevent premature removal of the detachable connector and/or the container being filled.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a universal interface for an infusion system. Specifically it relates to a new carrier system for an infusion system with improved wearing comfort and handling.

Abstract: An auxiliary adapter with which a medical appliance carrying an adhesive can be applied to the skin of a human or animal body, wherein the adapter may be connected to or integral with the medical appliance and, in some embodiments, includes a fixing structure or portion generally correlative with a pivot mechanism associated with the medical appliance. Using the adapter, the medical appliance may be applied to the skin surface ergonomically and comfortably, and as precisely and securely as possible.

Abstract: An infusion arrangement and method for administering a medicinal substance to a patient, the arrangement including a catheter head with an underside for securing to the patients' body, a cannula extending from the underside of the catheter head for insertion into the patient's body, a connector carried on the catheter head for establishing a releasable fluidic connection to an administration device, the administration device rotatably coupled to the connector, wherein the administration device carries, on peripheral areas of the underside thereof, at least one adhesive suitable for fixing the administration device in a selected position relative to the patient's body.

Abstract: A patient device including a case and a user interface for interaction between a patient and the patient device, wherein at least a part of the user interface is separable from the case and may be used or recognized by the patient.

Abstract: A simulation device for playful evaluation and display of blood sugar levels, including a display, wherein the evaluation is displayed by a virtual creature.

Abstract: The anchorage for dental prosthetics includes a male member which is attachable to a tooth and comprises, in a preferred embodiment, a ball head, and a female member which is attachable to a dental prosthesis. The female member comprises an internal thread and a lamellar insert having a threaded portion for receiving and retaining the ball head, the retention force of the lamellar insert being continuously adjustable by rotation thereof. A female member of this kind with a screwed lamellar insert allows a fine adjustment of the retention of the male member in accordance with the actual conditions.