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 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 fluid delivery device, such as a syringe, is disclosed, including a bellows structure defining a first end, a second end, and a cavity therein, where compressing the bellows structure reduces a height of the syringe; a tip adjacent the first end, the tip defining a channel in fluid communication with the cavity; a post coaxial with the channel and disposed in the cavity adjacent the second end of the bellows structure; a laterally-extending flange adjacent the first end of the bellows structure, the flange defining a width greater than a width of the bellows structure; an adaptor adjacent the tip, the adaptor defining a wall and a threaded interface on an interior surface thereof; and a cap releasably engageable with the tip.

Abstract: A fluid adhesive dispenser device includes a housing having a passageway through the housing and a port at a distal end of the passageway. The dispenser device also includes a container at least partially within the housing configured to contain a single-use amount of the fluid adhesive. The container is configured to be opened allowing the fluid adhesive contained therein to be actively expelled from the container through the passageway and the port of the housing. A method of manufacture of the fluid adhesive dispenser device includes providing the dispenser device filled with the single-use amount of the fluid adhesive and sterilizing the filled device.

Abstract: A securement device for a vascular access device includes a base including a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, a top surface, and a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface, with the bottom surface configured to be in contact with a patient's skin surface, a first securing member including a first end connected to the base and a second end opposite from the first end, the second end moveable relative to the base. The first securing member defines a first opening configured to receive a first portion of the vascular access device, and a second securing member includes a first end connected to the base and a second end positioned opposite the first end, the second end moveable relative to the base and the second securing member defining a second opening configured to receive a second portion of the vascular access device.

Abstract: A flush syringe with a syringe coupler facilitates twice dispensing of intravenous flushing solution to a patient's vascular access device (VAD), with reduced risk of VAD infection. The syringe coupler incorporates a female, first Luer connector on its proximal end that is removably coupled to the male, barrel Luer connector of the syringe, isolating the latter connector from external contamination. The syringe coupler also has a single-use, male, second Luer connector on its distal end of the housing that is adapted for coupled insertion into the patient's VAD, for delivery of at least a portion of the flushing solution retained within the syringe. After the first delivery, the syringe coupler is de-coupled from both the VAD and the syringe. Thereafter, the syringe's unused, sterile, male, barrel Luer connector is directly coupled to the VAD for dispensing the second portion of the flushing solution.

Abstract: A vascular access device (VAD) monitoring system includes a VAD with a catheter tube that is subcutaneously disposed and incorporates a fluorescent dye. An optical imaging system is also provided, comprising a light source emitting infrared (IR) excitation light and a camera capable of detecting signal light emitted by the fluorescent dye upon exposure to the excitation light. This enables real-time monitoring of the VAD, allowing for the detection of any potential complications or issues related to the vascular access device. The combination of the catheter tube with the fluorescent dye and the optical imaging system provides a non-invasive and efficient means of monitoring the VAD, enhancing patient safety and improving overall healthcare outcomes.

Abstract: A disinfection and flushing device for an intravenous patient connector requires only a single coupling of a disinfection cap of the device to the patient connector, both to scrub the patient connector and to administer flushing solution through the connector via a flush syringe that is already coupled to a housing portion of the device. The disinfection cap and housing portions of the device are coupled together during the initial patient connector scrub and flush operation. Thereafter, in some embodiments, the housing and its attached, spent flush syringe, are selectively separable from the disinfection cap portion of the device, so that the disinfection cap remains in place on the patient connector. In other embodiments, the entire device, including its cap, housing and the flush syringe that is coupled to the housing, are removed from the patient connector.

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 secondary securement device for a vascular access device having tubing includes a base including a first end, a second end positioned opposite the first end, a first side, a second side positioned opposite the first side, a top surface, and a bottom surface positioned opposite the top surface, with the bottom surface configured to be in contact with a patient's skin surface, and a plurality of pegs connected to the base and extending from the top surface of the base. Adjacent pegs of the plurality of pegs are configured to secure the tubing of the vascular access device.

Abstract: A catheter assembly can include a catheter, a controller, and an internal power source. The catheter can include a catheter tube and a catheter hub, wherein a proximal-end portion of the catheter tube can be disposed in the catheter hub. The catheter tube can incorporate a plurality of piezoelectric transducers into a length of the catheter tube. The plurality of piezoelectric transducers can be configured as a plurality of vibrators for vibrating and, thereby, inhibiting buildup of biomaterial on a luminal or abluminal surface of the catheter tube by way of vibrations along the length of the catheter tube when the catheter tube is placed in a vasculature. The controller can include a processor and memory, wherein the controller can be configured to control at least the plurality of piezoelectric transducers. The internal power source can be configured to power the controller and the plurality of piezoelectric transducers.

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 female Luer fitting disinfection device comprises a container comprising a bottom surface, a side wall, and an open end; a porous foam insert disposed within the container, the porous foam insert comprising a central region. A plug is positioned within the central region, the plug sized and shaped to fit within a lumen of the female Luer fitting, and a liquid disinfectant is in the container and absorbed within the porous foam insert. A sealing web covering the open end of the container. A method of disinfecting a female Luer fitting is also provided.

Abstract: Provided herein is an instrument delivery device including an instrument, a housing having a proximal end and a distal end and defining an inner volume configured to movably receive the instrument, a coupling device positioned at the distal end of the housing and including a lock configured to couple the housing to a proximal connector of the catheter assembly, and an advancement member configured to move relative to the housing to move the instrument between a first position and a second position. A scrubbing cap is engaged with the lock that includes a scrubbing insert, a housing having a connector portion configured to engage with the lock, a holder portion configured to retain the scrubbing insert therein, and a seal that seals the scrubbing insert within the holder portion. The scrubbing cap is engaged with the lock so as to be removable from the instrument delivery device.

Abstract: A skin preparation device for applying an antiseptic composition to skin of a patient that includes an applicator configured to absorb the antiseptic composition, the applicator comprising a top surface and a bottom surface, the bottom surface configured to apply the antiseptic composition to the skin of the patient, and a gripping portion configured to provide a portion of the skin preparation device that is gripped by a user when using the skin preparation device.

Abstract: A needle guard assembly includes a needle cannula defining a lumen having a proximal end, a distal end with a sharpened tip, and a tubular body extending between the proximal end and the distal end. The needle guard assembly also includes a needle hub connected to the proximal end of the needle cannula configured to be mounted to a fluid delivery device to provide fluid communication between the fluid delivery device and the lumen of the needle cannula and a liquid-permeable cover member extending over at least the distal end of the needle cannula having a proximal end engaged to the needle hub and a closed distal end enclosing the distal tip of the needle cannula.

Abstract: A multi-port distribution hub for vascular access devices (VADs) facilitates sequential administration of multiple medications and VAD flushing by syringes through a catheter hub of an intravenous (IV) catheter without the need to scrub and disinfect the catheter hub after dispensing each individual syringe. A housing manifold of the hub defines a central chamber. A plurality of manifold runners each has a runner outlet in fluid communication with the central chamber, and a runner inlet in fluid communication with a corresponding syringe port. A patient access port is in fluid communication with the chamber. A one-way valve in the central chamber prevents fluid backflow through other syringe ports while dispensing fluid from one of the syringes.

Abstract: A catheter system may include a catheter adapter, which may include a distal end, a proximal end, and a lumen. The catheter system may include one or more of the following: a catheter tube extending distally from the distal end of the catheter adapter; a needle hub; an introducer needle extending from the needle hub and distally through the catheter tube, wherein the introducer needle comprises a sharp distal tip; a needle cover surrounding the catheter tube and the sharp distal tip; a swab holder coupled to a distal end of the needle cover; and a swab secured within the swab holder and containing a disinfectant. an end cap proximal to the catheter adapter. The catheter system may include an end cap proximal to the catheter adapter, and the swab holder may be coupled to a swab holder coupled to a proximal end of the end cap.

Abstract: Provided herein is a skin preparation device having a container having a proximal end, a distal end, and a sidewall therebetween, defining an interior, a disinfecting solution received within the interior, and an applicator arranged at the distal end of the container, the applicator in fluid communication with the interior of the container.

Abstract: Provided herein is a disinfecting device, including a housing having a proximal end, a distal end having an opening therein, and a sidewall therebetween defining an interior in fluid communication with the opening, one or more flanges arranged at the distal end of the housing, and a disinfecting solution received within the interior, wherein the sidewall includes a deformable portion adjacent the distal end.