Abstract: Medical device packaging comprising: a box comprising a first compartment and a second compartment, the first and second compartments being independently openable to reveal contents of the first and second compartments respectively; a cover moveable between a closed position and an open position and which, when placed in the closed position on the box, prevents the first and second compartments from being opened; instructions for use of the device provided on a foldable portion of the box, the instructions for use only being fully visible when the cover is placed in the open position and the foldable portion is moved from a folded to an unfolded position, wherein the first compartment is configured for storing a medicament vial or cartridge and the second compartment is configured for storing an injection device which may be an on body injector (“OBI”).

Abstract: An insertion mechanism and methods of assembly and operation of a drug pump may include an insertion mechanism housing; a housing cap; a manifold guide; an insertion biasing member initially held in an energized state; a retraction biasing member connected to a hub connected to a proximal end of a needle; and, optionally, a clip retainer. The retraction biasing member is held initially in an energized state between the hub and manifold guide. A manifold has a manifold body and one or more septa defining a manifold header. The retraction biasing member may be held initially energized between the hub and the clip retainer. The needle is advanced by the insertion biasing member(s) from the initial configuration to an administration configuration, opening a fluid pathway from the manifold header to the target. The pump may include an activation mechanism, a drive mechanism, a fluid pathway connection, and the insertion mechanism.

Abstract: An insertion mechanism and methods of assembly and operation of a drug pump may include an insertion mechanism housing; a housing cap; a manifold guide; an insertion biasing member initially held in an energized state; a retraction biasing member connected to a hub connected to a proximal end of a needle; and, optionally, a clip retainer. The retraction biasing member is held initially in an energized state between the hub and manifold guide. A manifold has a manifold body and one or more septa defining a manifold header. The retraction biasing member may be held initially energized between the hub and the clip retainer. The needle is advanced by the insertion biasing member(s) from the initial configuration to an administration configuration, opening a fluid pathway from the manifold header to the target. The pump may include an activation mechanism, a drive mechanism, a fluid pathway connection, and the insertion mechanism.

Abstract: A system for delivering gas to a patient. The system includes a gas control unit, a breathing circuit, a control switch, and a patient interface. The gas control unit has a main gas outlet. The breathing circuit has a main gas line having a first end. The first end of the main gas line is coupled to the main gas outlet. The control switch may be a pneumatic switch, in which case the breathing circuit further has a pilot control line for pneumatically controlling the gas control unit to deliver gas to the main gas line via the main gas outlet. The control switch may be an electrical switch, in which case the breathing circuit may use electrical control of the gas delivery or electrical and pneumatic control of the gas delivery. Other embodiment of the gas control unit may include a continuous positive airway pressure branch.

Abstract: A system for delivering gas to a patient. The system includes a gas control unit, a breathing circuit, a control switch, and a patient interface. The gas control unit has a main gas outlet. The breathing circuit has a main gas line having a first end. The first end of the main gas line is coupled to the main gas outlet. The control switch may be a pneumatic switch, in which case the breathing circuit further has a pilot control line for pneumatically controlling the gas control unit to deliver gas to the main gas line via the main gas outlet. The control switch may be an electrical switch, in which case the breathing circuit may use electrical control of the gas delivery or electrical and pneumatic control of the gas delivery. Other embodiment of the gas control unit may include a continuous positive airway pressure branch.

Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.

Abstract: The invention provides an insertion device for insertion of conduits into a body that, before and following deployment of the conduit into the body, has no components that require insertion into or removal from the device. Additionally, the device includes a component that not only prevents re-use or reopening of the device once it is activated, but also provides feedback to the user in the form of a resistance force to activation that must be overcome by the user to deploy the conduit.

Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.

Abstract: The invention provides an insertion device for insertion of conduits into a body that, before and following deployment of the conduit into the body, has no components that require insertion into or removal from the device. Additionally, the device includes a component that not only prevents re-use or reopening of the device once it is activated, but also provides feedback to the user in the form of a resistance force to activation that must be overcome by the user to deploy the conduit.

Abstract: An emergency pulmonary resuscitation device is described. The device of the present invention provides emergency breathing for use in techniques such as CPR, and is preferably capable of interaction with an automatic external defibrillator. The device is easy to operate and provides feedback so that it may be used by persons without medical training. The device also works through a simple action, making it possible for it to be inexpensively manufactured and widely disseminated.

Abstract: An emergency pulmonary resuscitation device is described. The device of the present invention provides emergency breathing for use in techniques such as CPR, and is preferably capable of interaction with an automatic external defibrillator. The device is easy to operate and provides feedback so that it may be used by persons without medical training. The device also works through a simple action, making it possible for it to be inexpensively manufactured and widely disseminated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for treating diabetic patients on insulin therapy. More specifically, the invention includes apparatus for infusing insulin into a patient in an amount determined by the patient's carbohydrate intake, blood glucose level, and the amount of insulin calculated to be present in the patient at the time the therapy is to be administered. In one embodiment, an insulin infusion device having an on-board processor obtains a patient's blood glucose value from a remote sensor and receives input from a user indicating their recent meal intake. The device may include an on-board food database for determining the carbohydrate content of the patient's recent meals and compare that with recent insulin deliveries into the patient to determine the insulin present in the patient prior to determining an appropriate insulin dosage.

Abstract: An emergency pulmonary resuscitation device is described. The device of the present invention provides emergency breathing for use in techniques such as CPR, and is preferably capable of interaction with an automatic external defibrillator. The device is easy to operate and provides feedback so that it may be used by persons without medical training. The device also works through a simple action, making it possible for it to be inexpensively manufactured and widely disseminated.

Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.

Abstract: A disease management system, methods, and devices are shown and described. In one embodiment, the system includes an infusion pump and a remote controller with the ability to be paired to each other. A method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is shown and described herein. In a further embodiment, a method to verify a wireless connection between an infusion pump and a remote controller is provided. In addition, a method of operating a diabetes management system is provided in which the system includes an infusion pump and at least a remote controller.

Abstract: A cannula housing assembly for an infusion set is disclosed. The cannula housing assembly includes a cannula housing and a cannula extending distally from the cannula housing. The cannula may be constructed from a shape memory alloy or a superelastic alloy. A method of inserting a cannula constructed from a shape memory alloy is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of supplying source material in a crystal puller used to grow single crystal semiconductor material. Generally, the method includes receiving a bulk container of the source material at a facility having the crystal puller and configuring the bulk container for gravity feed of the source material from the container. The bulk container is transported to the crystal puller and a predetermined quantity of source material is dispensed directly from the bulk container into the crystal puller. Apparatus and a system for use in supplying source material are also disclosed.

Abstract: A laser medical device for delivering energy to tissue to be treated. The device includes a laser energy transmitting conduit having a longitudinal axis, and has a proximal end for connection to a source of laser energy and a distal end from which laser energy transmitted by the conduit is emitted. A laser energy redirecting member is located adjacent the distal end of the conduit for redirecting the laser energy in a lateral direction with respect to the axis of the conduit, and a tissue contact member is provided adjacent the laser energy redirecting member. The tissue contact member has a transverse cross section of preselected shape and a longitudinal axis generally transverse to the axis of the conduit. The tissue contact member further has an input surface for receiving laser energy redirected by the laser energy redirecting member and transmitting the laser energy received from the laser energy redirecting member.