Abstract: A method of preventing infections in vascular access devices in which an acoustic wave generator is attached to the vascular access catheter, and the acoustic wave generator is activated to produce acoustic waves, which are transmitted to the vascular access catheter to create mechanical vibrations in the vascular access catheter. The acoustic waves may be ultrasound waves. The acoustic wave generator may be attached to a catheter tube of the vascular access catheter or attached to a hub of the vascular access catheter. The acoustic wave generator a separate device that is removably clipped to the vascular access catheter, may be provided in a vascular access catheter stabilization device or may be integral with the vascular access catheter.

Abstract: A method of using an ultrasonic system includes positioning at least one component to a ultrasonic system, the ultrasonic system including: an ultrasonic device, comprising a plurality of ultrasonic transducers coupled to a flexible body; a power supply coupled to the ultrasonic device; a fluid vessel configured to supply fluid to the at least one component; and a waste vessel configured to collect the fluid supplied to the ultrasonic device from the fluid vessel. The method includes applying, via the power supply, a current to a plurality of ultrasonic transducers to dislodge a plurality of contaminants from the at least one component. The method includes flushing, via fluid from the fluid vessel, the plurality of contaminants dislodged from the at least one component.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an ultrasonic system used for cleaning or other processing operations, the ultrasonic system including an ultrasonic device having a plurality of ultrasonic transducers coupled to the flexible body. The ultrasonic device may include one or more types of heating elements and may be configured as a tube, a belt, or otherwise configured depending upon the example. The ultrasonic system may further include a power supply coupled to the ultrasonic device and configured to apply a current to the plurality of ultrasonic transducers to remove contaminants from the one or more components, a fluid vessel configured to supply fluid in the form of liquid or gas or combinations thereof to the component(s) to flush the contaminants removed from the one or more components, and a waste vessel configured to collect the fluid supplied to the ultrasonic device from the fluid vessel.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing material from an object surface is disclosed, including a fluid source, a flexible carrier, and a tubular member. The tubular member is connected to the flexible carrier, which is configured to conform to the object surface. The tubular member is configured to carry fluid from the fluid source to the flexible carrier, and has an aperture configured to release fluid and generate cavitation bubbles proximate the object surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides coupling systems for use in industrial systems to removably couple one or more components to the industrial system. The coupling systems discussed herein employ a flexible sleeve in addition to one or more components. The flexible sleeve can have a component disposed therein. When pressure is applied to the flexible sleeve, the flexible sleeve constricts around the component, securing the component in the coupling system and thus to the industrial system. Once the component is secured, the industrial system executes one or more processes on the component. The coupling systems discussed herein can accommodate components of varying internal and external geometries as well as internal and/or external coatings and surface finishes.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cleaning system, including a first sub-chamber, a second sub-chamber adjacent to the first sub-chamber, and a third sub-chamber adjacent to the second sub-chamber. A first divider is positioned between the first and the second sub-chambers. A second divider is positioned between the second and the third sub-chambers. A vacuum system is coupled to the third sub-chamber to generate a vacuum pressure in the third sub-chamber that is less than a pressure of the first sub-chamber to create a pressure differential to induce a pressurized flow of a first cleaning media from the first sub-chamber to the third sub-chamber through an internal passage of a component positioned in the second sub-chamber. A filtering system is coupled to the first sub-chamber and the third sub-chamber to remove and filter the first cleaning media from the third sub-chamber and return the first cleaning media to the first sub-chamber.

Abstract: Flush syringe assemblies are described herein. Such flush syringe assembly may include a collapsible syringe barrel including a corrugated side wall defining a chamber, a closed proximal end, a distal end having a distal wall with an elongate tip extending distally therefrom having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with said chamber, a pre-selected amount of sterile fluid in the chamber, and a locking element. A collar may be disposed on the distal wall of the barrel and surrounding the elongate tip. An absorbent material and disinfectant or antimicrobial agent may be disposed in a compartment of the collar.

Abstract: A multilayer thermoplastic film having polycarbonate layers is disclosed, in which a first layer comprises a first polycarbonate that comprises repeat units derived from one or more of a monoaryl monomer (II) and/or (III), and a diaryl monomer (IV) as defined herein. A second layer, adjacent to the first layer and coextruded therewith, comprises another polycarbonate that is not the same as a polycarbonate in the first layer. The first layer provides improved properties, for example hardness, impact, and/or scratch resistance.

Abstract: A method of making a thermoplastic composition comprises melt blending a reaction mixture comprising a first polycarbonate comprising repeat units derived from monoaryl monomers (II) and (III) and a diaryl monomer (IV), wherein the sum of the mole percent of the repeat units derived from monomers (II) and (III) is greater than or equal to 30 mole percent, and the mole percent of the repeat units derived from monomer (IV) is 5 to 70 mole percent, each based on the total moles the repeat units derived from monomers (II), (III), and (IV), and the total weight of the repeat units derived from monomers (II), (III), and (IV) is greater than or equal to 90 wt. % of the first polycarbonate; and an additional polycarbonate, comprising 50 to 100 mole percent of repeat units derived from a bisphenol cyclohexane.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a sheet, comprises: a cap layer comprising an acrylic polymer; and a base layer, where the cap layer and the base layer were co-extruded to form the sheet, which is thermoformable. The base layer comprises a polycarbonate. The cap layer is 10% to 30% of an overall thickness and the overall thickness is 5 mil to 500 mil.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the sheet, comprises: a cap layer comprising an acrylic polymer; and a base layer, wherein the sheet is thermoformable. The base layer comprises a cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer and an optionally, an aromatic polycarbonate. The cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer can comprise greater than 10 wt % cycloaliphatic diol or acid or combination thereof, based upon a total weight of the cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer.

Abstract: A multilayer thermoplastic film having polycarbonate layers is disclosed, in which a first layer comprises a first polycarbonate that comprises repeat units derived from one or more of a monoaryl monomer (II) and/or (III), and a diaryl monomer (IV) as defined herein. A second layer, adjacent to the first layer and coextruded therewith, comprises another polycarbonate that is not the same as a polycarbonate in the first layer. The first layer provides improved properties, for example hardness, impact, and/or scratch resistance.

Abstract: A method of making a thermoplastic composition comprises melt blending a reaction mixture comprising a first polycarbonate comprising repeat units derived from monoaryl monomers (II) and (III) and a diaryl monomer (IV), wherein the sum of the mole percent of the repeat units derived from monomers (II) and (III) is greater than or equal to 30 mole percent, and the mole percent of the repeat units derived from monomer (IV) is 5 to 70 mole percent, each based on the total moles the repeat units derived from monomers (II), (III), and (IV), and the total weight of the repeat units derived from monomers (II), (III), and (IV) is greater than or equal to 90 wt. % of the first polycarbonate; and an additional polycarbonate, comprising 50 to 100 mole percent of repeat units derived from a bisphenol cyclohexane.

Abstract: A thermoformable sheet can comprise: a cap layer comprising a combination of a bisphenol cyclohexylidene polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer, and a base layer comprising polycarbonate. A method for making an article can comprise: melting a polycarbonate in an extruder, forming a molten combination of a bisphenol cyclohexylidene polycarbonate and a cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer, and coextruding the molten combination and the polycarbonate to form a sheet.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the sheet, comprises: a cap layer comprising an acrylic polymer; and a base layer, wherein the sheet is thermoformable. The base layer comprises a cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer and an optionally, an aromatic polycarbonate. The cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer can comprise greater than 10 wt % cycloaliphatic diol or acid or combination thereof, based upon a total weight of the cycloaliphatic polyester copolymer.

Abstract: A thermoplastic multilayer film includes an outer layer comprising a polymer comprising resorcinol arylate polyester chain members, and a base layer comprising about 2 wt % to about 98 wt % of an aromatic carbonate polymer or copolymer, and about 2 wt % to about 98 wt % of a polymer copolymer derived from a glycol portion comprising 1,4 cyclohexanedimethanol and ethylene glycol wherein the molar ratio of 1,4 cyclohexanedimethanol to ethylene glycol is about 1:1 to about 4:1, and an acid portion comprising an aromatic dicarboxylic acid.