Patents Issued in June 16, 2016
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Publication number: 20160166737Abstract: A resilient resorbable chemically crosslinked collagen sponge for promoting soft tissue volume augmentation in the oral region, comprising 60-96% (w/w) collagen and 4-40% (w/w) elastin, which shows by mercury intrusion porosimetry interconnected pores with a median pore diameter between 50 and 90 ?m and at least 80% porosity with a pore diameter more than 10 ?m, an onset temperature of 45 to 57° C. and a density in dry state from 50 to 65 mg/cm3. A process for preparing a resilient resorbable chemically crosslinked collagen sponge. A method of using a resilient resorbable chemically crosslinked collagen sponge as an implant in the oral cavity for soft tissue volume augmentation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Geistlich Pharma AGInventors: Cornel IMHOF, Lothar SCHLOESSER, Niklaus STIEFEL, Martin WUEST
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Publication number: 20160166738Abstract: Antimicrobial formulations and coatings for medical devices and processes therefor are disclosed. The formulations include at least one water permeable polymer with at least one antimicrobial agent in a liquid medium and are prepared by wet milling the components and can form antimicrobial coatings having uniformly dispersed particles having an average size of no greater than 50 microns.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Valentino J. TRAMONTANO, Brent MARSDEN, Robert F. ALMEIDA, Eric W. DAHL, James W. RAWLINS, Sharathkumar K. MENDON
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Publication number: 20160166739Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to compositions that comprise (a) a bioerodible polyester network formed by reaction between reactive species that comprise a polyol and a polycarboxylate, wherein at least one of the polyol and polycarboxylate has a functionality of three or more, and (b) a bioerodible thermoplastic polymer. The present disclosure further pertains to methods of using such compositions and to medical devices that comprise such compositions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.Inventors: Gerald Fredrickson, Michael David Sinisi
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Publication number: 20160166740Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring a volume of a wound are described, the method comprising the steps of: applying a dressing over a wound, the volume of which is to be measured, the dressing including at least a sealing drape over the wound so as to create a sealed wound cavity; creating a vacuum in said wound cavity by vacuum pump means so as to produce a predetermined vacuum in the wound cavity; measuring a volume of air extracted from said wound cavity in producing said predetermined vacuum; and, calculating a volume of said wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Edward Hartwell
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Publication number: 20160166741Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for applying negative pressure to a wound site. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a source of negative pressure, a processing element, and a memory comprising instructions configured to, when executed on the processing element, cause the apparatus to attempt to generate, via the source of negative pressure, a desired negative pressure at the wound site. If the desired negative pressure has not been generated after a first predetermined period of time, the instructions cause the apparatus to: deactivate the source of negative pressure for a second predetermined period of time, and subsequently attempt to generate the desired negative pressure at the wound site.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Derek NICOLINI
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Publication number: 20160166742Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for rapid venting of vacuum to mitigate occlusion break surge within a phaco fluidics aspiration system. The aspiration system may utilize a positive displacement pump to generate flow and a vent valve to vent or moderate the pressure or vacuum level based on pressure sensor feedback detected within the eye and at the pump. Embodiments described herein provide a quick-opening vent valve that produces a quick-opening flow response upon angular rotation of the quick-opening vent valve. The flow performance at the quick-opening vent valve is improved by increasing the effective cross-sectional area of the valve at near-closed valve positions. In particular, the increase in the cross-sectional area is achieved by forming a concaving edge portion to complement a circular edge of and opening of a flow channel formed through the vent valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Gregory S. Layser, Dan White, Satish Yalamanchili
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Publication number: 20160166743Abstract: An interventional catheter assembly comprising a catheter for insertion and guidance to a target site in a body lumen or a cavity and an operating head mounted in proximity to a distal end of the catheter and comprising a system for removing obstructive material from the target site is provided. In certain embodiments, the catheter assembly includes at least one aspiration port located proximal to the operating head that communicates with a first sealed lumen for withdrawing fluids and obstructive material from the target site. The catheter assembly may also include at least one liquid infusion port that communicates with a second sealed lumen for supplying fluid to a location in proximity to the target site. Kits including the interventional catheter assembly with an aspiration and/or infusion conduit are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITEDInventors: CASEY TORRANCE, KATE WALSH, JARED SALSTROM, SCOTT YOUMANS, EDWARD I. WULFMAN
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Publication number: 20160166744Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a wound packing material, suitable for use in negative pressure wound therapy, comprising a body of a porous material, the body comprising frangible regions defining a plurality of portions, the frangible regions allowing the portions to be selectively removed from the body. The wound packing material can be shaped to partially or fully surround a secondary wound packing member, such as a stabilizing structure. Some embodiments further relate to methods of manufacturing the wound packing material, and to methods of its use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Smith & Nephew PLCInventor: Edward Yerbury Hartwell
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Publication number: 20160166745Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for evacuating a system (3), comprising a pump (5), the pump (5) being suitable for being in connection with the system (3) with its inlet (7), a pressure tank (11) and a directional control valve (13), the pump (5) transporting a medium out of the system (3) and the pressure tank (11) into an ambience when the pressure tank (11) is connected to its inlet (7), wherein the directional control valve (13) is configured to switch the pressure tank (11) from the inlet (7) to the outlet (9) of the pump (5) when a predefined criterion is fulfilled. The present invention further relates to a breast pump (31) device comprising an apparatus (1) for evacuating a system (3) and a receiving funnel (27) for receiving a breast of a woman.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: ARNOLD AALDERS
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Publication number: 20160166746Abstract: A system and method for implanting a ventricular assist device (“VAD”) within the heart includes one or more tools, each having a body with a passage. Each tool body can be engaged with an anchor ring assembly secured to the heart. A coring tool can be advanced through the passage in a tool body and used to from a hole in the heart wall, and then valve actuating elements carried on the tool can be used to close a valve incorporated in the anchor ring assembly. A VAD can be passed into the heart through a passage in a tool body after opening the valve. The procedure can be performed while the heart continues to beat, without gross blood loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: HeartWare, Inc.Inventor: Lance Lynn Andrus
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Publication number: 20160166747Abstract: A medical devices and methods related thereto are disclosed. In an embodiment, the medical device including a pump configured to be inserted within an atrium of a heart, said pump comprising an inlet and an outlet. In addition, the pump includes a flexible outflow conduit coupled to the outlet. The outflow conduit includes a radially inner surface defining a throughbore, and a radially outer surface. Further, the pump comprises a driveline configured to conduct control and power signals between the pump and an external device. The driveline extends through the outflow conduit between the radially inner surface and the radially outer surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Oscar H. Frazier, William E. Cohn
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Publication number: 20160166748Abstract: A sensing and storage system for fluid balance during dialysis is provided. The sensing and storage system has flow sensors on either side of a dialyzer in a controlled volume dialysate flow path. The sensors are positioned so that no fluid can be added to or removed from the dialysate flow path between the sensors except for that which is added or removed by action of a control pump. The sensing and storage system can have a fluid removal line for the removal of fluid from the dialysate flow loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Meyer, William P. Hajko, Thomas P. Hartranft
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Publication number: 20160166749Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for operating an extracorporeal blood treatment apparatus having an extracorporeal blood circuit for a hemodialysis and/or hemofiltration and/or hernodiafiltration by controlling an impeller pump. The invention furthermore comprises that the impeller blood pump is operated in a pulsating manner by adding a pulsating speed portion to a first constant speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Fresenius Medical Care Dutschland GmbHInventors: Christoph WIKTOR, Alexander HEIDE, Arne PETERS
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Publication number: 20160166750Abstract: A device is described for oxygenating and controlling a temperature of blood in an extracorporeal blood circuit. The device comprises a filter element provided for filtering gaseous microemboli and solid particles from the blood. The filter element is disposed downstream of the distributor and upstream of the heat exchanger.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Filip DE SOMER
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Publication number: 20160166751Abstract: The degassing system can include a degassing vessel and can utilize a vacuum pump and a fluid pump located downstream of the degassing vessel to control the pressure within the degassing vessel in order to control the concentration of gases in fluid exiting the degassing system. The degassing system can further comprise sensors in communication with the pumps to control the rate of flow and pressure through the degassing system. The degassing system may be placed in a dialysate flow path to remove dissolved gases including carbon dioxide from the dialysate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Thomas E. Meyer, William P. Hajko, Daniel Jordan Bloomberg
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Publication number: 20160166752Abstract: The degasser can have a degassing membrane that can be constructed from non-porous silica. The degassing membrane can be highly permeable to carbon dioxide but less permeable oxygen or nitrogen gases. Pressure in the dialysate and the degasser can be controlled in order to control the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in dialysate leaving the degasser. The degassing membrane may be placed in a degassing module in a dialysate flow path to remove dissolved carbon dioxide from the dialysate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventor: Thomas E. Meyer
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Publication number: 20160166753Abstract: A water management system for use in dialysis. The water management system includes apparatuses to generate purified water, and a reservoir for storing the purified water. The reservoir can be connected to a dialysate flow loop and the purified water can be generated, stored, and used for later cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis flow loop and the components thereon.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.Inventor: Thomas E. Meyer
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Publication number: 20160166754Abstract: Unitary body systems and devices and methods to use the same for retroperfusion. In an exemplary device embodiment of the present disclosure, the device comprises a unitary body having a wall and a lumen defined therethrough, a first portion terminating at a first end and configured for at least partial placement within a mammalian artery, a first one-way valve positioned at or near an end of the first portion opposite the first end, a second portion terminating at a second end and configured for at least partial placement within a mammalian vein, and a second one-way valve positioned at or near an end of the second portion opposite the second end.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Ghassan S. Kassab, HYO WON CHOI
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Publication number: 20160166755Abstract: Flow rate of a blood delivery pump of a blood treatment apparatus is determined and adjusted by connecting a fluid filled container with an extracorporeal blood line of the blood treatment apparatus, performing a priming step to prime the extracorporeal blood line by driving the blood delivery pump at a predetermined theoretical delivery rate to deliver fluid from the filled container into the extracorporeal blood line, determining the loss of fluid of the fluid filled container due to delivery of fluid into the extracorporeal blood line during priming, and determining a correction factor by comparison of a value for an amount of fluid delivered under the theoretical delivery rate with a value for the amount of fluid actually delivered.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: ISTVÁN GOLARITS, BOTOND TÉNYI
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Publication number: 20160166756Abstract: The present invention relates to a tube covering for a tubing system, especially for monitoring a vascular access for an extracorporeal blood treatment. The inventive tube covering has at least one flexible bottom layer on which a section of the at least one tubing and/or a connection system of at least one tubing may be placed and has at least one flexible top layer for covering the section of the at least one tubing and/or the connection system of the at least one tubing. The bottom layer and the top layer are joined to one another such that they form an openable wrapping for inserting the section of the at least one tubing and/or the connection system of the at least one tubing, fastening means for detachably joining the top layer and the bottom layer being provided on the top layer and bottom layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBHInventors: John HEPPE, Michael-Paul JESTRAM, Axel KORT, Maria MILLAN-GALANTE, Alexander SCHRÖRS, Andreas WÜPPER
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Publication number: 20160166757Abstract: Liquid leakage is certainly detected and abnormality in an installation state is detected. A liquid detecting device 10 includes a liquid detection sensor 1 including an insulation sheet 14 exhibiting conductivity in the presence of liquid, electrode members 15 electrically isolated from each other, and a resistance member 18 connected to join the electrode members 15 together. In the liquid detecting device 10, the measurement device 2 measures a value of resistance between the electrode members 15. Based on the value of resistance between the electrode members 15, the liquid detecting device 10 identifies a liquid leakage state in which the insulation sheet 14 exhibits conductivity, a disconnected state in which the electrode members 15 are disconnected from the measurement device 2, and a measurement preparation completed state, and outputs identification information which corresponds to each identified state.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2013Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Akihiko KOYAMA, Keisho SHINOHARA, Junichi INOUE, Takashi MORITA
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Publication number: 20160166758Abstract: A surgical fluid manager includes a pump releasably engageable to tubing and a user interface. The user interface is configured to enable finger-touch selection of a fluid flow rate through the tubing and configured to operate in at least one of a first mode or a second mode. In the first mode, the flow rate is controlled via direct selection of one of a plurality of selectable digital numeric values, while in the second mode the flow rate is controlled via user selection of one alphanumeric identifier within a scale of alphanumeric identifiers. Each respective alphanumeric identifier directly corresponds to just one instrument size within a scale of instrument sizes.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.Inventors: Gerould W. Norman, Charles F. Scott Carpenter, Michael L. Koltz, Stephen R. Viviano
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Publication number: 20160166759Abstract: Described is a needle storage device (1) comprising a housing (4) having an opening (5) adapted to receive a needle (3) of a drug delivery device, needle storage compartments (2) moveably disposed within the housing (4), and an indicator (10) pivotably disposed within the housing (4) and adapted to activate an acoustic and/or tactile feedback when a needle (3) of a drug delivery device is stored in one of the needle storage compartments (2) which is aligned with the opening (5).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Uwe Dasbach, Peter Nober, Martin Baumeyer
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Publication number: 20160166760Abstract: An intermediate product (1) for producing a plurality of pre-filled dual-chamber syringes or cartridges includes a support template (2) having an array of support seats and partially pre-filled tubular containment bodies (3), each inserted in a respective support seat. Each of the tubular containment bodies (3) 10 extends between a first (4) and a second opening (5). A sterile package (20-23) encloses the support template (2) and the tubular containment bodies (3) in sterile manner. The interiors of the tubular containment bodies (3) include a first stopper (6) and a second stopper (7) arranged in such a manner as to define therebetween a first containment chamber (8) in the tubular containment body (3) and adapted to slide inside the tubular containment 20 body. A liquid substance is contained inside the first containment chamber (8).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Ernesto OROFINO
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Publication number: 20160166761Abstract: A kit of components for a medical infusion includes a syringe having a syringe body with a liquid chamber having a volumetric capacity in a range of 5 ml to 30 ml, large bore tubing having an inner diameter greater than 3 mm and less than or equal to 6 mm and a length in a range of 4 feet to 10 feet, a valve with an axially extending valve body with opposing first and second ends, and a package holding the syringe pre-attached to the valve body and the large bore tubing in a sterile condition to thereby provide components in a ready-to-use configuration for insertion of the syringe and valve into an infusion device. The valve body includes an inlet tube residing between the first and second ends of the valve body and an exit port on the first end of the valve body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Mark D. Piehl, Galen C. Robertson, John Tyler Willis Hagler, Robert W. Titkemeyer, Frederic C. Feiler, JR.
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Publication number: 20160166762Abstract: A drug delivery device includes a blunt cannula and a reservoir. The blunt cannula has a cylindrical wall that defines an axial passage between a first end and a second end of the blunt cannula. The wall has at least a first tapered region at the first end to define an opening in fluid communication with the axial passage and adapted at the first end to resist interruption of fluid flow through the axial passage and out of the first end of the blunt cannula.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Lawrence S. Ring, Dhairya Mehta, Stephanie Toy, Ferry Tamtoro, Alexander Stuart Cairns, Scott R. Gibson
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Publication number: 20160166763Abstract: In a device for ambulatory wearing by the patient containing a pump for delivery of injection fluid or for removal of analysis fluid, the drive motor for the mechanically driven pump system is a Lavet-type stepper motor of small size designed for having a high mechanical power and low peak current requirement. Using this Lavet-type motor for syringe-type or peristaltic preferably patch-type pumps high infusion rates needed for e.g. bolus insulin injection or the delivery of therapeutic antibodies are achieved, and important safety features can be easily and reliably controlled, manufacturing costs get significantly reduced, and the overall size and weight of the device becomes smaller, for patient convenience.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: PHARMASENS AGInventors: Paul Hadvary, Rudolf Dinger, Hansjorg Tschirky
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Publication number: 20160166764Abstract: A patch-sized fluid delivery device may include a reusable portion and a disposable portion. The disposable portion may include components that come into contact with the fluid, while the reusable portion may include only components that do not come into contact with the fluid. Redundant systems, such as redundant controllers, power sources, motor actuators, and alarms, may be provided. Alternatively or additionally, certain components can be multi-functional, such a microphones and loudspeakers that may be used for both acoustic volume sensing and for other functions and a coil that may be used as both an inductive coupler for a battery recharger and an antenna for a wireless transceiver. Various types of network interfaces may be provided in order to allow for remote control and monitoring of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Larry B. Gray
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Publication number: 20160166765Abstract: An injector may include a container having a wall with an interior surface and a seal assembly with an interior surface, the interior surfaces of the wall and the seal assembly defining a closed sterile reservoir filled with a drug product, including a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF). The injector may also include a fluid delivery system comprising a clean, unsheathed, rigid container needle having a point disposed only partially through the seal assembly in a storage state, and disposed through the interior surface of the seal assembly into the sterile reservoir in a delivery state. Further, the injection may include an actuator that is adapted to move the container needle from the storage state to the delivery state.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Francisca Tan-Malecki, Ronald Forster, Scott M. Nunn, Mark D. Holt, Son C. Tran, Sheldon Moberg
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Publication number: 20160166766Abstract: A drug delivery monitoring system comprising a monitor is disclosed that utilizes sound to monitor the occurrence and properties of a drug delivery event. The monitor is affixed to the exterior of a drug delivery device or drug container, and thus does not require disassembly of the drug delivery device and cannot interfere with the operation of the drug delivery device. The monitoring system includes a display device such as a smart phone or tablet computer for analyzing data related to the drug delivery device usage and displaying information to a patient or caregiver before, during, and after a drug delivery event.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: OSCILLARI LLCInventors: Jeffrey A. SCHUSTER, Stephen J. FARR
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Publication number: 20160166767Abstract: The systems, methods and articles described herein are directed to at least one pressure sensor along a downstream fluid line which senses fluid pressure and assists an occlusion detection feature in determining the presence of occlusions in the downstream fluid line. In addition, the system can dynamically adapt the occlusion detection feature based on a delivery of fluid, such as a bolus, in order to prevent the system from creating a false alarm regarding an occlusion of the downstream fluid line.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Donald Halbert, Jesse Guerra, Stephen Bollish
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Publication number: 20160166768Abstract: A medicament delivery device includes a housing, a medicament container disposed within the housing, an activation mechanism, a cover and an electronic circuit system. The activation mechanism includes an energy storage member configured to produce a force to deliver the dose of a medicament and/or vaccine. The cover is configured to receive at least a portion of the housing. The electronic circuit system is coupled to the housing such that a protrusion of the cover electrically isolates a battery from a portion of the electronic circuit system when the portion of the housing is received by the cover. The electronic circuit system is configured to be electrically coupled to the battery and to produce a recorded speech output when the portion of the housing is at least partially removed from the cover. The electronic circuit system configured to produce a signal when the activation mechanism is actuated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: kaleo, Inc.Inventors: Eric S. EDWARDS, Evan T. EDWARDS, Mark J. LICATA, Paul F. MEYERS, David A. WEINZIERL
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Publication number: 20160166769Abstract: Container holder assembly for use in a medicament delivery device, comprising a tubular body elongated in an axial direction, said tubular body having a proximal end and an opposite distal end, and a retaining member releasably arranged to said tubular body for securing an elongated container placed inside the tubular body, wherein said retaining member comprises a resilient structure capable of exerting an axial force on said container in said tubular body for holding the container in a fixed position inside the tubular body and thereby avoiding displacement or breakage of the container and wherein a distal end of said container protrudes from a distal end of said tubular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Per Klintenstedt, Anders Wieselblad, Gunnar Elmen
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Publication number: 20160166770Abstract: A syringe gripper removably attachable to a syringe cylinder. In one embodiment, the gripper includes an attachment portion defining an opening which is sized and shaped to accept the barrel of a syringe cylinder; a first surface, the first surface for being gripped by a first finger; and a second surface, the second surface for being gripped by a second finger; where the first and second surfaces are substantially coplanar and the first and second surfaces are connected to, and displaced from, the attachment portion. In another embodiment, the invention includes a third surface, the third surface for being gripped by the first finger, and a fourth surface, the fourth surface for being gripped by the second finger. In this embodiment, the third and fourth surfaces are substantially coplanar and the third and fourth surfaces are connected to, but displaced from, the first and second surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Rafael Emerick Salas
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Publication number: 20160166771Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to syringes that are adapted to make it easier for a user to aspirate fluids into the syringes. According to one embodiment, a syringe includes a plunger with a thumb rest at one end. One or more spacers extend from the thumb rest, and shelf that incorporates a distal thumb pushback surface may also be attached to the spacers. The relative configuration of the thumb rest, the spacers, and the shelf are such that a user may easily insert a thumb between the thumb rest and the shelf and may aspirate by raising the thumb above the thumb rest and pushing with the dorsal thumb against the pushback surface. Alternative embodiments of the invention may include an adapter configured to be attached to a plunger that lacks a dorsal thumb pushback surface, thereby allowing a user to conveniently use such a syringe for aspiration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Jane Taylor
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Publication number: 20160166772Abstract: An incremental syringe useful for multiple injections of medications like botulinum toxin is provided. The syringe includes detents on the syringe plunger which provide a tactile feeling, a discrete audible sound or “click,” or preferably both, for every unit of medication aspirated or injected to or from an individual syringe. Hence, there is no need to look at the syringe, or bring it to the eye level, during use thereof. In some embodiments, a second set of detents is included, and in some embodiments a third set of detents is included. Syringe plungers useful for combining with a syringe body to produce such an incremental syringe are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Majid Mirzazadeh, Philip J. Brown, Kenneth W. Russell
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Publication number: 20160166773Abstract: An indicator for a delivery device comprising a belt (71) having marks (73) for dose indication and/or status indication.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Tom Oakley, Matt Schumann, Stuart Milne
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Publication number: 20160166774Abstract: An apparatus includes a syringe body and a plunger. The syringe body defines a volume configured to contain a medicament. A proximal end portion of the syringe body includes an engagement portion, and a distal end portion of the syringe body includes a delivery tip. A side wall of the syringe body includes a transparent window. The plunger has a distal end portion configured to move within the volume of the syringe body to convey the medicament. An engagement portion of the plunger is configured to interface with the engagement portion of the syringe body to limit rotation of the plunger about a longitudinal axis of the plunger. An outer surface of the plunger includes a series of indicia, at least one which is visible through the transparent window.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: Brell Medical Innovations, LLCInventor: Jeffrey M. Leary
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Publication number: 20160166775Abstract: The invention relates to a drug delivery device for selecting and dispensing a number of user variable doses of a medicament. The device comprises a dosing element (40, 30), which rotates in a first direction during dose selecting and rotates in a second, opposite direction during dose dispensing, and a display (60) for indicating the selected dose. The display (60) comprises at least one belt (61, 62) having symbols for indicating the selected dose and being coupled to the dosing element (40, 130) such that a rotation of the dosing element (40, 130) spools the belt (61, 62).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Tom Oakley, Karl Hewson, Stuart Milne, Mark Pawulski
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Publication number: 20160166776Abstract: A label (100) in the form of an accessory for a manufactured syringe is provided that has graduations corresponding to volumes within the syringe. The label (100) comprises a flexible generally rectangular elongate sheet (102) of material with adhesive provided on an operatively back surface thereof, the sheet (102) having two parallel major edges (104) extending along the length of the elongate sheet (102) and a first scale (106) visible from an operatively front surface (107) of the label (100) along one of the major edges (104) being a volume indication scale calibrated to align with an existing volume indication scale on the syringe. A second scale (108) is provided adjacent the volume indication scale (106), the second scale (108) being a scale that relates to a patient body weight scale calibrated so that a correct recommended dose of a medicament can be delivered to a patient of a given weight, either during administration of the medicament or during preparation of a mixture to be administered.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Nicholas APPELBAUM
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Publication number: 20160166777Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure present systems, methods and devices relate to regulating drug absorption in a body of a patient, including delivering a dose of long-acting drug at a delivery site of a patient, applying a treatment to a treatment area surrounding and including the delivery site. A substantial portion of the drug may reside in tissue adjacent the treatment area for an extended period of time and may include a drug depot. The treatment may be configured to modify the level of at least one property of at least a portion of the treatment area. The absorption rate of the long-acting drag from the drug depot changes according to the level of the property.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Gabriel BITTON, Ron NAGAR
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Publication number: 20160166778Abstract: A device having a housing; a cannula projecting forwardly from the housing; a connector useful for attaching the device to a fluid source or receptacle; a fluid flow path establishing fluid communication between the cannula and the connector; a retraction mechanism biasing the cannula away from its projecting position; and an actuator supported by the housing and configured to modify the fluid flow path so as to terminate fluid flow through the device, seal off the fluid flow path, and release the retraction mechanism to retract the cannula into the housing. The subject device is particularly preferred for use in the medical field, for example, as part of an infusion set or as a collection device for blood, or other fluids or flowable matter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2013Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Thomas J. Shaw, Mark Small, Ni Zhu
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Publication number: 20160166779Abstract: With a nebulizer mesh selection method it is possible to achieve optimal treatment which fits a medicine and a patient. A nebulizer mesh selection method includes a step of acquiring a medicine attribute, by a computer, a step of acquiring a patient breathing ability, a step of selecting a mesh that corresponds to the acquired medicine attribute and patient breathing ability based on a mesh selection table in which a predetermined mesh corresponds to a combination of a medicine attribute and a patient breathing ability, and a step of outputting the selected mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: OMRON HEALTHCARE CO., LTD.Inventors: Makoto TABATA, Takao TERADA, Kei ASAI, Masao MAEDA, Yusuke KATO
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Publication number: 20160166780Abstract: Fluid delivery device for discharging a fluid, having: a housing; piston pump; biasing mechanism; and trigger mechanism. The housing has a basal end and a discharge end with outlet for discharging the fluid. The piston pump has a casing defining a pump chamber for storage of fluid, a piston slidably movable relative to the pump chamber, a piston plunger, and a delivery channel. The trigger mechanism is movable from a cocked configuration wherein the trigger mechanism prevents transfer of a biasing force of the biasing mechanism to the casing to a triggered configuration with the trigger mechanism enabling transfer of the biasing force to the casing to cause movement of the casing towards the housing outlet to discharge fluid from the pump chamber, along the delivery channel and out of the outlet of the housing. The biasing mechanism has one or more flexible catch members and a manually operable trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicant: CONSORT MEDICAL PLCInventor: Paul ALLSOP
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Publication number: 20160166781Abstract: A wound care device for delivering topical oxygen therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, and a low intensity vacuum therapy for treatment of a wound. The wound care device may include an oxygen supply MEA, an oxygen consuming MEA, a vacuum pump and motor, a pressure sensor, and a power supply and electronic controls. A dressing may be connected to the wound care device for administering topical continuous oxygen therapy and simultaneous negative pressure wound therapy to a wound. A canister or exudate trap may be positioned between the dressing and the vacuum supply port of the vacuum pump to collect and store exudates from the wound. The canister may be combined with the dressing.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Srinivasan Sarangapani, Lawrence J. Cali
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Publication number: 20160166782Abstract: A gas enriched foam generating apparatus for performing medical procedures includes a foam generating tip assembly composed of a multi-channel arrangement at a proximal first end thereof and a tip at a distal second end thereof. The apparatus also includes a compressed gas unit fluidly connected to the multi-channel arrangement at a proximal first end of the foam generating tip assembly and a medical solution fluidly connected to the multi-channel arrangement at a proximal first end of the foam generating tip assembly. Compressed gas, from the compressed gas unit, and the medical solution are combined within the foam generating tip assembly in a manner generating a gas enriched foam that is ultimately dispensed from the foam generating apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Frank Levy, Kimberley Levy
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Publication number: 20160166783Abstract: A housing for an inhalation device and an inhalation device. The inhalation device includes a container unit having a medium container and an outlet stub. The outlet stub is displaceable relative to the medium container for a delivery operation. The housing includes a main housing having a first end forming a mouthpiece, a second end angled in an L-shaped manner with respect to the first end and forming an air inlet, and an attachment piece. The attachment piece has a duct with an attachment opening receiving the outlet stub of the container unit, a nozzle opening, and a pressure chamber arranged between the attachment opening and the nozzle opening. The housing also includes a sensing device for recording a delivery operation, and a diaphragm reversibly deformable depending on a pressure in the pressure chamber. The diaphragm cooperates with the sensing device for the actuation thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Joerg KOHNLE, Frank KEPPNER
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Publication number: 20160166784Abstract: An assembly having: a container configured to contain a product, the container having an end having a dispensing end surface, a central axis which extends through the end, and a neck underneath the end, the neck having an outer surface which tapers outwardly away from the central axis as it extends in a direction towards the end; an accessory non-removably mounted on the end of the container, the accessory having a surface bearing against the dispensing end surface of the container, and a sleeve disposed about the neck so that an inner surface of the sleeve is in facing relation with the neck outer surface, and; an annular collar wedged between the sleeve inner surface and the neck outer surface and joined to the sleeve inner surface by a permanent joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: Peter John Brand, James William GODFREY, Paul Kenneth RAND, Duncan ROBERTSON
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Publication number: 20160166785Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring and/or data-logging nebulizer usage and/or other parameters pertinent to a patient use a conduit that is fluidly coupled between a pressure source, such as a compressor, and a nebulizer, such as a jet nebulizer. During use of the nebulizer by a patient, a compressed medium such as air is transferred through the conduit, thereby altering the pressure level within the conduit. Changes in pressure level may be measured and/or detected, and subsequently used to determine one or more nebulizer usage parameters. These nebulizer usage parameters may in turn be recorded and/or analyzed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventors: MARK STEVEN MORRISON, DIRK ERNEST VON HOLLEN
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Publication number: 20160166786Abstract: Systems, Devices, and Methods are described that enable users to manage, receive, utilize, and the like cannabis related services and products. Also described are systems, devices, and methods including an electronic vaporizer device having a cartridge assembly including one or more cartridges, each cartridge configured to hold multiple unit doses of an active agent; a cannabinoid activation component; and at least one of a terpenoid activation component or a flavonoid activation component. Also described are systems, devices, and methods for managing treatments associated with phyto-cannabinoid unit dose forms for treating various diseases or disorders.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2015Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Craig E. Kinzer