Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall extending substantially circumferentially between the proximal end and the distal end along a longitudinal axis. The barrel is formed from an injection molding process including aligning a mold die defining an internal shape of the barrel in a molding cavity defining an external shape of the barrel, the molding cavity defined by first and second mold sections. Each mold section includes at least one gate adapted to control the flow of a molding material into the molding cavity. The gates of each mold section are opened to permit the first and second melt streams of molding material to fill the molding cavity surrounding the mold die, where the molding material takes the shape of the molding cavity.

Abstract: A fluid injector system for delivering a multi-phase fluid injection to a patient and methods of fluid delivery is disclosed. Methods of creating and using a multi-aspect fluid path impedance model of the injector system are used. Modeling and adjustment of factors that affect impedance and prevent or reduce backflow, reduce the likelihood of fluid flow rate spikes and provide more accurate flow rates and mixing ratios of fluids may be repeated or happen essentially continuously during an injection. The adjustments may be determined before the injection or determined and/or adjusted during the injection. The determination may include sensor feedback commonly used in injectors such as pressure and position feedback as well as other sensors. In all cases, the user can be notified of adjustments through on-screen notices and/or through the recordation of the injection data by a control device of the injector at the conclusion of the injection.

Abstract: A syringe for delivery of a medical liquid to a container has a body with proximal end, a frustoconical distal end, and a cylindrical sidewall extending between the proximal end and the distal end along a longitudinal axis. The syringe includes a nozzle at a distal portion of the frustoconical distal end of the syringe, the nozzle having a throughbore providing fluid communication between an interior volume of the syringe and a medical connector configured to be connected to the nozzle. The nozzle includes a plurality of longitudinal ribs formed on an inner surface of the nozzle. The syringe is designed so that the plurality of longitudinal ribs directs a flow of a medical fluid along an inner surface of the frustoconical distal end and along an interior surface of the cylindrical sidewall of the syringe under a Coand{hacek over (a)} effect. Syringe and connector assemblies and methods for reducing a number of bubbles formed in a medical fluid during a syringe filling procedure are also described.

Abstract: A connector assembly may include a body and a fluid fitting, the fluid fitting configured for releasably engaging a syringe nozzle, at least one deflectable locking arm connected to the body and radially deflectable relative to the distal end, the proximal end of the at least one deflectable locking arm configured for deflecting in a radial direction relative to the distal end to releasably engage the syringe nozzle, and at least one locking element disposed on the at least one deflectable locking arm, the at least one locking element movable with movement of the at least one deflectable locking arm between a first position where the at least one locking element is released from an engagement portion of the syringe nozzle and a second position where the at least one locking element is engaged with the engagement portion of the syringe nozzle.

Abstract: A fluid injector system for delivering a multi-phase fluid injection to a patient and methods of fluid delivery is disclosed. Methods of creating and using a multi-aspect fluid path impedance model of the injector system are used. Modeling and adjustment of factors that affect impedance and prevent or reduce backflow, reduce the likelihood of fluid flow rate spikes and provide more accurate flow rates and mixing ratios of fluids may be repeated or happen essentially continuously during an injection. The adjustments may be determined before the injection or determined and/or adjusted during the injection. The determination may include sensor feedback commonly used in injectors such as pressure and position feedback as well as other sensors. In all cases, the user can be notified of adjustments through on-screen notices and/or through the recordation of the injection data by a control device of the injector at the conclusion of the injection.

Abstract: A syringe includes a barrel having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall extending substantially circumferentially between the proximal end and the distal end along a longitudinal axis. The barrel is formed from an injection molding process including aligning a mold die defining an internal shape of the barrel in a molding cavity defining an external shape of the barrel, the molding cavity defined by first and second mold sections. Each mold section includes at least one gate adapted to control the flow of a molding material into the molding cavity. The gates of each mold section are opened to permit the first and second melt streams of molding material to fill the molding cavity surrounding the mold die, where the molding material takes the shape of the molding cavity.

Abstract: A fill adapter for delivery of a medical liquid to a container has a body with a distal end, a proximal end, and a central bore extending between the distal end and the proximal end along a longitudinal axis. The central bore has an angled portion at the proximal end of the body such that a diameter of the central portion increases at the angled portion in a direction from the distal end to the proximal end. The fill adapter further has a flow controller disposed within the central bore at a distal end of the angled portion such that a gap is formed between an outer surface of the flow controller and an inner surface of the central bore. The flow controller is shaped to direct liquid flowing through the central bore to flow through the gap and along the angled portion of the central bore under a Coand? effect.

Abstract: A connector assembly may include a body and a fluid fitting, the fluid fitting configured for releasably engaging a syringe nozzle, at least one deflectable locking arm connected to the body and radially deflectable relative to the distal end, the proximal end of the at least one deflectable locking arm configured for deflecting in a radial direction relative to the distal end to releasably engage the syringe nozzle, and at least one locking element disposed on the at least one deflectable locking arm, the at least one locking element movable with movement of the at least one deflectable locking arm between a first position where the at least one locking element is released from an engagement portion of the syringe nozzle and a second position where the at least one locking element is engaged with the engagement portion of the syringe nozzle.

Abstract: A bladder syringe for a fluid delivery system includes a cylindrical body, a cap-bladder assembly, a plunger element disposed in the cylindrical body, and a mounting assembly to secure the cap-bladder assembly to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a distal end and a proximal end and defines a throughbore. The cap-bladder assembly is adapted for connection to the distal end of the cylindrical body, and includes a cap body and a bladder. The cap body defines an interior cavity and a distal discharge conduit and is adapted to engage the distal end of the cylindrical body. A disc-shaped bladder is disposed within the interior cavity and typically includes a central membrane portion. The plunger element is disposed in the throughbore of the cylindrical body and is vented to enable evacuation of the space between the plunger element and the cap-bladder assembly in the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A bladder syringe for a fluid delivery system includes a cylindrical body, a cap-bladder assembly, a plunger element disposed in the cylindrical body, and a mounting assembly to secure the cap-bladder assembly to the cylindrical body. The cylindrical body has a distal end and a proximal end and defines a throughbore. The cap-bladder assembly is adapted for connection to the distal end of the cylindrical body, and includes a cap body and a bladder. The cap body defines an interior cavity and a distal discharge conduit and is adapted to engage the distal end of the cylindrical body. A disc-shaped bladder is disposed within the interior cavity and typically includes a central membrane portion. The plunger element is disposed in the throughbore of the cylindrical body and is vented to enable evacuation of the space between the plunger element and the cap-bladder assembly in the cylindrical body.