Abstract: A method of performing a vascular procedure can include providing a multi-catheter assembly including a first subset of interventional devices and a second subset of interventional devices detachably couplable to the first subset of interventional devices, coupling the first subset of interventional devices to a robotic drive system, robotically driving the multi-catheter assembly to achieve supra-aortic access while the second subset of interventional devices is coupled to the first subset of interventional devices, uncoupling the second subset of interventional devices from the first subset of interventional devices, manually driving the second subset of interventional devices to a procedure site, and performing a vascular procedure using the second subset of interventional devices.

Abstract: A system for performing a vascular procedure includes a robotic drive system and one or more hub assemblies operatively coupled to the robotic drive system, each of the one or more hub assemblies including a mount, a hub removably coupled to the mount, and an interventional device coupled to the hub. For each of the one or more hub assemblies, the mount is configured to be driven by the robotic drive system to drive the interventional device within a vasculature of a patient, the hub is configured to be uncoupled from the mount while the interventional device is positioned within the vasculature of the patient, and the hub is configured to be manually manipulated to navigate the interventional device to a vascular site while the hub is uncoupled from the mount.

Abstract: A robotic drive system includes a drive table having a main body and an extendable member configured to be at least partially received within the main body and being extendable from an end of the main body. One or more hub adapters are coupled with the drive table and are configured to couple to a corresponding hub so that axial movement of the one or more hub adapters drives the corresponding hub.

Abstract: A robotic drive system includes a base structure, a drive table coupled with the base structure and configured to rotate between at least a first position in which a longitudinal axis of the drive table is oriented at a first angle relative to a ground surface and a second position in which the longitudinal axis of the drive table is orientated at a second angle relative to the ground surface, the second angle being different from the first angle. An arm is coupled with the base structure and the drive table and is configured to rotate the drive table about an axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the drive table.

Abstract: An anti-buckling device for an interventional device assembly, includes a telescoping tube having a plurality of concentric telescopically axially extendable and collapsible tube segments each with a proximal end and a distal end. One or more of the plurality of tube segments includes an inner diameter reducing feature configured to reduce an unsupported free length of an interventional device of the interventional device assembly when the interventional device extends through the telescoping tube, the inner diameter reducing feature attached to the distal end of its associated tube segment having a through hole configured to receive the interventional device therethrough.

Abstract: An anti-buckling device for an interventional device assembly includes a telescoping tube having a plurality of concentric telescopically axially extendable and collapsible tube segments each having a proximal end and a distal end, the plurality of tube segments having an innermost tube segment and one or more outer tube segments, the innermost tube segment being configured to couple to a hub of an interventional device assembly, the telescoping tube being configured to extend distally from the hub. Each of the one or more outer tube segments is coupled to a cap at its proximal end, the cap having a through hole configured to receive an interventional device of the interventional device assembly therethrough and an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of the outer tube segment to which the cap is coupled.

Abstract: An anti-buckling device for an interventional device assembly includes a telescoping tube having a plurality of concentric telescopically axially extendable and collapsible tube segments, the plurality of tube segments including an outermost tube segment and one or more inner tube segments. Each of the one or more inner tube segments comprises a first tube section having a first outer diameter and a second tube section having a second outer diameter.

Abstract: A robotic drive system includes a drive table having a support surface oriented at an angle relative to a horizontal plane and one or more hub adapters coupled with the drive table. Each of the one or more hub adapters is coupleable with a corresponding hub of one or more hubs. Each hub is couplable with an interventional device of one or more interventional devices. The support surface is positioned between the one or more hub adapters and the corresponding hubs.

Abstract: An interventional device assembly includes a first hub positioned along a drive table, the first hub having a proximal end and a distal end, an interventional device coupled to the first hub and extending distally therefrom, and a telescoping tube having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the telescoping tube is secured within an interior of the first hub between the proximal end of the first hub and the distal end of the first hub. The distal end of the telescoping tube is configured to secure to a second hub positioned along the drive table or a distal attachment coupled to the drive table. At least a portion of the interventional device extends through the telescoping tube.

Abstract: A robotic drive system includes a drive table, a shuttle configured to move axially within the drive table, and one or more hub adapters coupled to the shuttle. The one or more hub adapters are configured to move axially along the shuttle. Each of the one or more hub adapters are configured to couple to a corresponding hub so that axial movement of the each of the one or more hub adapters drives axial movement of the corresponding hub. The drive table includes a main body and an extendable member configured to be at least partially received within the main body. The extendable member is extendable from an end of the main body.

Abstract: An anti-buckling device for an interventional device assembly includes a telescoping tube having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the telescoping tube being coupled to a first hub of an interventional device assembly, and a distal retainer coupled to the distal end of the telescoping tube, the distal retainer being configured to releasably couple to a distal hub attachment at a distal end of the first hub in a first configuration and releasably couple to a second hub of the interventional device assembly positioned distal to the first hub in a second configuration.

Abstract: A method for driving an interventional device assembly along a drive table. The method includes axially advancing an extendable member from an end of a main body of a drive table and axially advancing a hub adapter from a first axial position within the main body to a second axial position within the extendable member beyond the end of the main body. The hub adapter is configured to couple to a corresponding hub so that axial movement of the hub adapter drives axial movement of the corresponding hub.

Abstract: Medical devices including a cap for a medical connector are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cap comprises a disinfectant, such as an antiseptic fluid and an insert configured to seal or partially seal the medical connector as it is engaged with the cap. In some embodiments the cap insert has a segment which is deformable under axially applied pressure as an end-user attaches the cap to the medical connector. In some embodiments this insert is configured to improve the exposure of antiseptic to the outer surface of the medical connector while minimizing exposure of the antiseptic inside the medical connector open lumen.

Abstract: A method of performing a neurovascular procedure includes the steps of providing an access assembly comprising a guidewire, access catheter and guide catheter; coupling the access assembly to a robotic drive system; and driving the access assembly to achieve supra-aortic vessel access. The guide wire and the access catheter are decoupled from the access assembly. A procedure assembly includes at least a guidewire and a procedure catheter. The procedure assembly is coupled to the robotic drive system; and used to perform a neurovascular procedure.

Abstract: A robotically driven interventional device includes an elongate, flexible body, having a proximal end and a distal end; a hub on the proximal end; at least one rotatable roller on a first surface of the hub; and at least one magnet on the first surface of the hub.

Abstract: A disinfecting cap accepts a needleless injection site to apply an antiseptic agent. The cap includes a breakable seal located in a chamber between the proximal and distal portions so as to be spaced away from the opening. The cap body may include a compliant wall that deforms when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. In lieu of a compliant wall, a flexible skirt may extend from the cap body into the proximal portion, so that when a needleless injection site is inserted into the opening, the flexible skirt engages the outer diameter of the needleless injection site to removably hold the cap on the needleless injection site. A carrier strip may be used, wherein each of the plurality of disinfecting caps is removably attached at its proximal end to the carrier strip.

Abstract: Medical devices including a cap for a medical connector are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cap comprises a disinfectant, such as an antiseptic fluid and an insert configured to seal or partially seal the medical connector as it is engaged with the cap. In some embodiments the cap insert has a segment which is deformable under axially applied pressure as an end-user attaches the cap to the medical connector. In some embodiments this insert is configured to improve the exposure of antiseptic to the outer surface of the medical connector while minimizing exposure of the antiseptic inside the medical connector open lumen.

Abstract: Medical devices including a cap for a medical connector are disclosed. In some embodiments, the cap comprises a disinfectant, such as an antiseptic fluid and an insert configured to seal or partially seal the medical connector as it is engaged with the cap. In some embodiments the cap insert has a segment which is deformable under axially applied pressure as an end-user attaches the cap to the medical connector. In some embodiments this insert is configured to improve the exposure of antiseptic to the outer surface of the medical connector while minimizing exposure of the antiseptic inside the medical connector open lumen.

Abstract: A male-disinfecting cap is configured to couple with and apply an antiseptic agent to medical male luer-lock connector of the type including a post having a lumen. The cap includes a receiving portion which defines a chamber. The post of the male luer-lock connector is received into a single opening of the chamber. The receiving portion is configured to fit within the skirt of the male luer-lock connector when the post is received into the receiving portion. At least one vent is defined on the internal surface of the receiving portion and extends from the opening into the chamber, where an antiseptic is disposed. Protrusions on the external surface of the receiving portion engage helical threads of the internally helically threaded skirt. The male-disinfecting cap also includes a seal that prevents evaporation of the antiseptic agent in the chamber prior to use.

Abstract: Some assemblies can include a male cap and a female cap, each of which can be used to cover separated medical connectors. In certain arrangements, a male cap can include a movable carriage that transitions from a retracted position when an assembly with which the male cap is associated is in a closed state to an extended position when the assembly is in an open state.