Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set having a plurality of access points facilitating access to one or more fluid pathways of the primary IV set, and an IV extension set removably coupled to the primary IV set to form an extended primary IV set, the IV extension set comprising an extension flow line defining an extension flow path, and a plurality of access ports on the extension flow line, at least two of the access ports comprising access ports located between first and second ends of the IV extension set. The IV set system further comprises a bypass manifold externally and removably coupled to the extension flow line of the IV extension set via the intermediate access ports on the extension flow line, the bypass manifold comprising a bypass flow line adjacent the extension flow line, and one or more access points that facilitate access to the bypass flow line, wherein the bypass manifold and the bypass flow line are operable to provide a bypass flow path through the IV extension so.

Abstract: A multi-IV set retention device for retaining flexible lines (e.g., medical fluid lines, such as IV sets) comprises a retention body having a normal axis, and a plurality of retention slots that removably receive and retain flexible lines, and a plurality of openings to facilitate insertion of a flexible line into an associated retention slot. The retention slots are radially arrayed about the normal axis of the retention body, such that the plurality of flexible lines is movable as a unitary body. The flexible lines can be radially bundled as a collection of flexible lines that define a center of mass about a central portion of the retention device, so that the flexible lines move and act as a single flexible line. One or more of such multi-IV set retention devices can be coupled along a length of one or more flexible lines, thus fanning an IV set retention system. A method of making the multi-IV set retention device, and a method of retaining flexible lines, is provided.

Abstract: A multi-IV set retention device for retaining flexible lines (e.g., medical fluid lines, such as IV sets) comprises a retention body having a normal axis, and a plurality of retention slots that removably receive and retain flexible lines, and a plurality of openings to facilitate insertion of a flexible line into an associated retention slot. The retention slots are radially arrayed about the normal axis of the retention body, such that the plurality of flexible lines is movable as a unitary body. The flexible lines can be radially bundled as a collection of flexible lines that define a center of mass about a central portion of the retention device, so that the flexible lines move and act as a single flexible line. One or more of such multi-IV set retention devices can be coupled along a length of one or more flexible lines, thus fanning an IV set retention system. A method of making the multi-IV set retention device, and a method of retaining flexible lines, is provided.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.

Abstract: A method for administering successive dosages of a medical fluid from a fluid injection device to a patient via an IV set during a medical procedure comprising: obtaining an IV set having a primary flow line defining a primary fluid path, and an access point defining an access port; establishing a fluid connection with a primary fluid in a fluid source with the primary fluid path; connecting a fluid injection device (e.g., syringe) to an unidirectional access port assembly comprising an anti-backflow device; injecting a first dosage of a secondary fluid (medication) from the fluid injection device into through an anti-backflow device (e.g., one-way check valve) and into the primary fluid path; maintaining the connection of the fluid injection device to the unidirectional access port assembly; and injecting a second dosage, or n number of additional dosages, of the secondary fluid through the anti-backflow device. Associated devices and systems are disclosed.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set having a plurality of access points facilitating access to one or more fluid pathways of the primary IV set, and an IV extension set removably coupled to the primary IV set to form an extended primary IV set, the IV extension set comprising an extension flow line defining an extension flow path, and a plurality of access ports on the extension flow line, at least two of the access ports comprising access ports located between first and second ends of the IV extension set. The IV set system further comprises a bypass manifold externally and removably coupled to the extension flow line of the IV extension set via the intermediate access ports on the extension flow line, the bypass manifold comprising a bypass flow line adjacent the extension flow line, and one or more access points that facilitate access to the bypass flow line, wherein the bypass manifold and the bypass flow line are operable to provide a bypass flow path through the IV extension so.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.

Abstract: An IV set and IV set system management device and associated systems and methods. The IV set and IV set system management device can include a body portion defining an opening to receive an IV set therein to couple the IV set and IV set system management device to the IV set. The IV set and IV set system management device can also include a plurality of protrusions extending from the body portion. In addition, the IV set and IV set system management device can include one or more recesses defined, at least in part, by at least one of the protrusions. The protrusions of the IV set and IV set system management device can be configured to mate with the one or more recesses of the IV set and IV set system management device, thus facilitating coupling of the IV set and IV set system management device with a similarly configured second IV set and IV set system management device.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.

Abstract: An intravenous (IV) set system comprising a primary IV set defining a primary flow line of the IV set system. The primary flow line can include multiple access points along its length and feeds to a merging fluid pathway proximate to the distal terminus of the primary IV set. At least one secondary IV set with corresponding flow lines can be separably joined to the primary IV set to cause the secondary flow lines to be in fluid communication with the primary flow line. At least one of the IV sets can have a unique set of uniform marking indicia to facilitate rapid identification of the IV sets from other IV sets within the IV set system. Such marked and identified primary and/or secondary IV sets can be allocated to specific medical functions and/or can be for use by specific medical personnel to thereby minimize risk of error in administration of an IV to a patient. The IV set system can further comprise a merging fluid pathway about a primary IV set.

Abstract: A system which applies pressure to a flexible, collapsible container of liquid stored within a flexible backpack. The system has an inflatable bladder of similar size and shape as the collapsible container of water upon which pressure is to be exerted. A tube permanently attached to the fluid container, having a valve at the opposite end for release of pressurized fluid when opened. A valve mechanism which can be opened by squeezing with the teeth when positioned in the user's mouth, or by digital pressure when held on the hand. A tube of permanently attached to the inflatable bladder through which air or other gas may pass providing means to inflate the bladder. The tubes being of sufficient length to extend beyond the confines of the backpack containing the liquid chambers extending to with easy reach of the person wearing the backpack. A stopcock or other valve connection providing means to control airflow into and out of the inflatable bladder.

Abstract: A system which applies pressure to a flexible, collapsible container of liquid stored within a flexible backpack. The system has an inflatable bladder of similar size and shape as the collapsible container of water upon which pressure is to be exerted. A tube of permanently attached to the inflatable bladder through which air or other gas may pass providing means to inflate the bladder. The tube being of sufficient length to extend beyond the confines of the backpack containing the liquid chamber extending to with easy reach of the person wearing the backpack. A stopcock or other valve connection providing means to control airflow into and out of the inflatable bladder. A pressure ball which provides means of forcing air into the bladder by repeated hand pressure on the ball.