Abstract: A fluid applicator (100) with precise volume dispensing control for dispensing fluids such as a disinfectant in a controlled manner that utilizes a pumping device (180) at least partially inserted into a housing (110) having an applicator sponge (122).

Abstract: A case can communicate with one or more earbuds to obtain information related to the earbuds, such as a battery charge level of the earbud. Due to the interface circuits within the case and the earbuds, the case can obtain the information from a power management unit of the earbud without first communicating with a processor (serving as the central processing unit) of the earbud. As a result, the processor can be powered down, i.e., inactive, and the case can still communicate with the earbud. Examples in which the processor can be powered down include when the earbud is in the case and not in use/service by a user, or when the earbud battery charge level is relatively low.

Abstract: Packaging for medical consumables includes a plurality of cells arranged in a lattice, each of the cells comprising a sidewall having a plurality of walls, and a top barrier film covering open ends of the plurality of cells to maintain a sterile environment within the plurality of cells. The sidewalls and the top barrier film are shaped so as to constrain a consumable contained within each of the plurality of cells to zero degrees of freedom. At least one of the plurality of walls of each cell is shared with a bordering cell. The sidewall of each cell defines a gap for insertion of an end effector of a robotic arm.

Abstract: A disinfection device may include a housing having a concave shape, a light source coupled to the housing, where the light source provides light configured to disinfect a surface, a contact sensor coupled to the housing, where the contact sensor is configured to detect contact with a body of a user.

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 cap is described for connection to a medical connector, the cap includes a housing having a top wall and sidewall forming a cavity, and an integrally formed protrusion. The protrusion includes an inner thread on an inner surface, the inner thread being sufficient to interlock with a mating feature of a female needleless connector. The inner surface of the protrusion defines a second cavity. The outer surface of the sidewall of the protrusion is tapered and adapted to engage a male luer connector in a press-fit connection. The second cavity configured to define a chamber to contain an absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent. The cap may also include a peel seal to prevent the disinfectant or the antimicrobial agent from exiting the second cavity. An exterior sidewall surface of the housing may include a plurality of grip members.

Abstract: A needle shield assembly comprises an elongate needle shield comprising a shield portion, a hub connection portion and a bridge portion including a living hinge having a thickness, the bridge portion joining the hub connection portion and the shield portion, the hub connection portion comprising a receiving ring having a diameter sized to frictionally receive the hub outer surface when the needle assembly is inserted through the receiving ring and a flange extending from the receiving ring defining a top planar surface and a bottom surface. The thickness of the flange divided by the thickness of the living hinge defines a ratio of from 1.1 to 6. The shield portion is configured to pivot from an open position in which the needle cannula is exposed, to a closed needle protecting position in which the distal end of the needle cannula is within the longitudinal opening of the shield.

Abstract: A surgical skin preparation device for applying an antiseptic composition to skin of a patient includes an applicator configured to absorb the antiseptic composition, the applicator having a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface configured to apply the antiseptic composition to the skin of the patient, and an indicator. The indicator includes a first layer of a first material configured to wick the antiseptic composition, the first material being opaque in a first state and transparent or translucent in a second state, and a second layer of a non-wettable material, the second layer having at least one indicia that is visible to a user when the first layer is in the second state.

Abstract: A multi-chamber package is described including a first and second chamber, the first chamber having a bottom wall and sidewalls defining a cavity, the second chamber having a partially open bottom wall and sidewalls defining a cavity. A first removable seal is positioned over a top surface of the package, fully covering the first chamber and second chamber, and a second seal is positioned over a bottom surface of the partially open floor of the second chamber, fully sealing the second chamber. A method of packaging medical devices is also described.

Abstract: Disinfection cap includes housing comprising closed top, essentially cylindrical sidewall, and open bottom formed by the sidewall with opening to inner cavity within the housing for receiving mating feature of needleless connector. Disinfection sponge can be configured within inner cavity, with removable cover sealing opening to inner cavity to seal sponge within inner cavity prior to cap use. Inner cavity includes threads on inner surface of its sidewall that do not correspond to the mating feature of needleless connector. One thread engages with mating feature of needleless connector. Plurality of disinfection caps can be disposed on strip of IV pole hanging device such that each cap can be peeled off the strip unsealed for immediate use, or separated from the strip sealed for later use.

Abstract: A device including a housing, a disinfecting light source coupled to the housing, where the disinfecting light source is configured to disinfect an object, an adhesive light source coupled to the housing, where the adhesive light source is configured to cause a light switchable adhesive to transition between an adhering state and a removal state based on the light switchable adhesive being exposed to light emitted by the adhesive light source, and an activation sensor coupled to the housing, wherein the activation sensor is electrically coupled to the disinfecting light source and the adhesive light source, and wherein the activation sensor is configured to cause the disinfecting light source and the adhesive light source to activate.

Abstract: A hard-packaged safety needle device comprises a needle hub having a needle cannula extending therefrom and a hard needle enclosure including a needle cover and a cap. The needle cover has an elongated body and a ribbed surface configured to create an interference fit with a proximal portion of the hub. The cap includes a body having an open distal end, a closed proximal end, and a cavity defined by the open distal end and the closed proximal end, the open distal end of the cap abutting an open proximal end of the needle cover.

Abstract: A product merchandizer system for installation on a shelf includes a pusher assembly that pushes products with which the product merchandizer system is stocked toward a front end of the shelf and at least one partition configured to project upwardly from the shelf. A horizontal bar is supported above a rear end of the shelf. The pusher assembly has a rear end configured to be clipped to the horizontal bar and a front end configured to rest on the shelf. The partition also has a rear end configured to be clipped to the horizontal bar and a front end configured to rest on the shelf at the front end of the shelf.

Abstract: A host and one or more devices can communicate with each other using signals that couple communication data with power. The host can transmit the coupled data and the other device can decouple the communication data from the power. Further, the receiving device can replicate the transmitted communication signal without digital signal processing. The host and the devices can communicate with each other using a data frame in which one of the devices initially generates a first portion of the data frame and transmits the first portion, and the other device subsequently generates and transmits a second portion of the data frame. The data frame may include one or more frame sync data used to calibrate and align clock signals from clock circuits. Systems and methods for identifying data when a system is unaware of the protocol are also shown.

Abstract: A host and one or more devices can communicate with each other using signals that couple communication data with power. The host can transmit the coupled data and the other device can decouple the communication data from the power. Further, the receiving device can replicate the transmitted communication signal without digital signal processing. The host and the devices can communicate with each other using a data frame in which one of the devices initially generates a first portion of the data frame and transmits the first portion, and the other device subsequently generates and transmits a second portion of the data frame. The data frame may include one or more frame sync data used to calibrate and align clock signals from clock circuits. Systems and methods for identifying data when a system is unaware of the protocol are also shown.

Abstract: A host and one or more devices can communicate with each other using signals that couple communication data with power. The host can transmit the coupled data and the other device can decouple the communication data from the power. Further, the receiving device can replicate the transmitted communication signal without digital signal processing. The host and the devices can communicate with each other using a data frame in which one of the devices initially generates a first portion of the data frame and transmits the first portion, and the other device subsequently generates and transmits a second portion of the data frame. The data frame may include one or more frame sync data used to calibrate and align clock signals from clock circuits. Systems and methods for identifying data when a system is unaware of the protocol are also shown.

Abstract: A host and one or more devices can communicate with each other using signals that couple communication data with power. The host can transmit the coupled data and the other device can decouple the communication data from the power. Further, the receiving device can replicate the transmitted communication signal without digital signal processing. The host and the devices can communicate with each other using a data frame in which one of the devices initially generates a first portion of the data frame and transmits the first portion, and the other device subsequently generates and transmits a second portion of the data frame. The data frame may include one or more frame sync data used to calibrate and align clock signals from clock circuits. Systems and methods for identifying data when a system is unaware of the protocol are also shown.

Abstract: A intravenous catheter disinfecting device may include an optical fiber, a fiber optic connector having a first end, a second end, and a channel, wherein the optical fiber is positioned in the channel of the fiber optic connector, a light source coupled to the first end of the fiber optic connector, where the light source is configured to provide light to the optical fiber and where the light source is configured to provide light that disinfects an object, and an intravenous (IV) catheter having a plurality of channels, where the catheter is coupled to the second end of the fiber optic connector and where the optical fiber is positioned in a first channel of the plurality of channels of the catheter.

Abstract: A needleless vial stopper for a vial defining a vial opening includes a body having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end, with the body including a sealing portion and a flange extending radially outward from the sealing portion. The sealing portion is configured to be received by the vial opening and form a seal with the vial. The body defines an opening having a first open position prior to insertion of the sealing portion into the vial opening, a closed position after insertion of the sealing portion into the vial opening, and a second open position when engaged with a luer of a needleless syringe.

Abstract: A multi-chamber package is described including a first and second chamber, the first chamber having a bottom wall and sidewalls defining a cavity, the second chamber having a partially open bottom wall and sidewalls defining a cavity. A first removable seal is positioned over a top surface of the package, fully covering the first chamber and second chamber, and a second seal is positioned over a bottom surface of the partially open floor of the second chamber, fully sealing the second chamber. A method of packaging medical devices is also described.