Abstract: A smoke scented spray, cream or other applicator used to mask uniquely human scents while hunting. Natural smoke is collected and incorporated with other optional ingredients. The hunter applies the formulation to their clothes or body to improve avoiding animal detection and increasing chances of successful hunting. Related U.S. Patent Documents Application Number Filing Date Pat. No. 62/443,602 Jan.

Abstract: Generally discussed herein are systems, apparatuses, and methods for decontamination and/or sanitization. A system may include a water inlet to provide water to a first conduit, an outlet to provide a fluid to an end user, a catholyte tank to provide catholyte to a second conduit, an anolyte tank to provide anolyte to a third conduit, and an adapter coupled to the first, second, and third conduits, the adapter including one or more fluid paths therethrough to the outlet, the adapter to selectively provide one or more of the water, the catholyte, and the anolyte as the fluid.

Abstract: Sterilization packaging systems with features for sealing a volume against an ingress of contaminants are provided. Such features include a sealing assembly, where the sealing assembly includes a sheet of sterilization material and a clamp for sealing the sheet of sterilization material against a container to seal the volume of the container from contaminants. Also provided is a sealing assembly including a sheet of sterilization material and a clamp having open position and clamped positions. The clamp is configured to extend about a perimeter of a container, the sheet of sterilization material is disposed between the container and the clamp when the clamp is in the clamped position to seal a volume of the container, and the clamp is held in the clamped position by a latch. Exemplary sterilization packaging systems may include other features as well.

Abstract: A device for counting sterilization cycles during the sterilization of medical instruments and devices includes a counter for recording and reproducing a number of sterilization cycles, an actuation unit for sterilization parameter-dependent actuation of the counter, and a locking unit for sterilization parameter-dependent locking the counter. The actuation unit actuates the counter upon exceeding a first threshold sterilization parameter. The locking unit locks the counter after an actuation has been carried out and/or after exceeding a second threshold sterilization parameter, and unlocks the counter after not meeting a third threshold sterilization parameter.

Abstract: A sanitation system may include a sink, a sanitation material dispenser for dispensing material such as soap, and a dryer for either dispensing dryer material such as paper towels or providing heated air. An electronic device may be in communication with one or more of these items, and a sanitation module may operate on the sanitation system. The sanitation module may time a sanitation activity for the sanitation system, such as hand washing. Content may be displayed on the electronic device, and the content may serve to engage or distract the user. The electronic device may be able to identify the individual user and customize the content. The sanitation module may time the sanitation procedure and may accordingly promote a minimum time spent on the sanitation activity. The sanitation system may also be used for monitoring either the sanitation material or the dryer material and automatically order new material when the material is low.

Abstract: The deodorant composition of the present invention includes an amorphous aluminum silicate, a hydrazide compound, and a crystalline zinc oxide in which at least two peaks among three peaks detected within a diffraction angle (20) range from 30 to 38 degrees when the crystalline zinc oxide is subjected to X-ray powder diffraction measurement have a half width of 0.4 to 1.2 degrees is an X-ray diffraction chart, wherein a content of the crystalline zinc oxide is in a range from 100 to 500 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the hydrazide compound, and wherein a content of the amorphous aluminum silicate is in a range from 100 to 750 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of the hydrazide compound.

Abstract: A sweet atmosphere humidifier comprises a base, a control module, an air-guiding cap, a water box and a decorative cover. The air-guiding cap is provided with a chamber and a first conductive terminal exposed inside the chamber. The water box is provided with a liquid storage tank, an atomizing unit inside the liquid storage tank, and a second conductive terminal on the external surface of the water box. The base, the control module, the air-guiding cap and the water box are mounted inside the decorative cover. In the sweet atmosphere humidifier, the atomizing unit is possibly provided in the water box to be replaced conveniently by fitting the first conductive terminal to the second conductive terminal. Moreover, the appearance profile of the decorative cover may be further fitted to the shape of base, control module, air-guiding cap and water box, so as to obtain more interesting appearance.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for deodorization of steam from a waste treatment autoclave. A system includes an autoclave for sterilization of waste, the autoclave being fluidly linked or coupled to a bottom portion of a condensate tank to enable flow of steam from the autoclave to the condensate tank, and a deodorization tank containing a liquid deodorant. An upper portion of the condensate tank is fluidly linked or coupled to a bottom portion of the deodorization tank to enable steam/air from the condensate tank to bubble through the liquid deodorant and exit from a vent located on a top of the deodorization tank.

Abstract: A process of preparing an adhesive haemostatic product is provided. The process comprises: (a) coating a porous solid substrate with a coating liquid that comprises an electrophilically activated polyoxazoline (EL-POX) and a solvent to produce a coated substrate; and (b) removing the solvent from the coated substrate. The EL-POX comprises at least 2 reactive electrophilic groups. The process enables the application of an EL-POX coating that leaves the pore structure of the substrate largely intact so that the ability of the porous substrate to absorb body fluids, such as blood, remains essentially unaffected. The EL-POX coated haemostatic product obtained by the present process has excellent adhesive properties due to the presence of electrophilic reactive groups that are capable of reacting with e.g. amine groups that are naturally present in tissue, under the formation of covalent bonds.

Abstract: To provide an anti-adhesion material capable of producing an excellent anti-adhesion performance without impairing degradability, handleability, and contact properties in actual use. An anti-adhesion material is provided that contains an ascorbic acid or an ascorbic acid derivative as an antioxidant in a solid or semisolid base body made of a water-soluble polymer and a poly(aliphatic ester). Since the anti-adhesion material has the base body acting as a physical barrier inserted between the surfaces of a wound and the healing on the wound surfaces is promoted by the ascorbic acid or the derivative thereof being sustained-released, the anti-adhesion performance is extremely efficiently produced in a synergistic manner.

Abstract: A bone replacement material having reinforcing elements and a modelable mass which is curable on contact with water or an aqueous liquid as well as a process for producing a bone replacement material, to a further bone replacement material and to medical kits for treatment of bone defects.

Abstract: An adhesive composition is intended to provide the attaching to human skin, comprising a continuous phase and a discontinuous phase of hydrocolloids, with the continuous phase comprising by weight, based on the total weight of the adhesive composition: (i) 1 to 12% by weight of a sequenced polymer of the styrene-isoprene-styrene or styrene-butadiene-styrene type, (ii) (a) 1 to 15% of a polymer of the elastomer butyl type, possibly as a mixture with up to 25% by weight of a polymer of the polyisobutylene type, or (b) more than 10% to 30% of a polymer of the polyisobutylene type, free of polymer of the elastomer butyl type, (iii) 1 to less than 10% of a polymer of the ethylene vinyl acetate type, with the sum of these three types of polymers representing from 10 to 40%.

Abstract: A polymer film is provided that adheres to the outer epidermal surface of human skin, for instance, and is suitable to be worn as a protective covering in the general nature of a glove, bandage, or wound closure, for instance. The film is durable and may be peeled off in more or less one piece without damaging or irritating the skin. The film is also discreet insofar as it is substantially clear and colorless, as well as thin. Thus, the film may go unnoticed by casual observers.

Abstract: An iron based and absorbable implanted prefabricated tube (1) for medical device and preparation method therefor, and a medical device prepared by the prefabricated tube and preparation method therefor. The average nitrogen content of nitrogen in the prefabricated tube is from 0.04-0.4 wt. % or 0.02-0.04 wt. %. The prefabricated tube can be cut along the length direction directly by laser or by machining to obtain multiple absorbable implanted medical devices.

Abstract: The instant disclosure is directed to methods of improving bone-soft tissue healing using biocompatible electrospun polymer fibers. In one embodiment, a method may include locating a portion of a subject's bone, affixing a tendon or ligament to the bone using a hardware fixture, and placing a patch comprising at least one electrospun polymer fiber in physical communication with both the bone and the tendon or ligament. In some embodiments, the bone may be a humerus, and the tendon or ligament may be a supraspinatus tendon. In certain embodiments, the patch may comprise substantially parallel electrospun polymer fibers, and may be placed such that the fibers are also substantially parallel with the long axis of the tendon or ligament.

Abstract: The present invention relates to metallic and/or ceramic components, in particular in the field of medical technology, having improved osseointegrative and osteoinductive properties. The present invention also relates to a method for producing the ceramic components.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a method of preparing an osteogenic bone graft. The method includes introducing an anticoagulant compound into a volume of cellular material including a mononuclear cell population from the intramedullary canal of a long bone; collecting an effluent including the volume of cellular material containing the anticoagulant compound at a collection point; separating a concentrated cell fraction from the effluent, the concentrated cell fraction including the mononuclear cell population and the anticoagulant compound; and preparing an osteogenic bone graft from the concentrated cell fraction.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a cell-enriched fat graft and methods of making and using the same. The present invention also provides a kit for making and using the cell-enriched fat graft of invention.

Abstract: A medical device for cooperating with a body surface of a patient includes an elastically deformable substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and a plurality of pores extending from the first surface towards the second surface to define a plurality of spaced-apart projections. A lubricant is provided in the pores. Applying a compressive force to the substrate with the body surface elastically deforms the projections to displace the lubricant out of the pores and provide hydrodynamic lubrication between the medical device and the body surface.

Abstract: A novel intraluminal therapy system for providing a quick and effective way to treat gastrointestinal infections. The invention includes a brand new system of treating Helicobacter pylori infections and an agent dispenser for an endoscope apparatus, comprising a pump, a catheter connected to the pump and a nozzle connected to the catheter. The devices are used along with a complex of antibiotic and/or antimicrobial agents to eradicate Helicobacter pylori while performing an endoscopic procedure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a preparation method of a titanium nail capable of loading a drug. The titanium nail capable of loading a drug includes a titanium nail body capable of loading a drug, and a microporous ceramic layer capable of loading a drug arranged on the surface of the titanium nail body. The steps of the method include: pretreating the surface of the titanium nail body, preparing a microporous mould for hyaluronic acid-alginic acid microspheres, preparing a titanium sol solution, coating film, pore-forming and calcining. It fails to generate the exfoliations and the wear debris to prevent the human body from “wear debris disease” and reaction to a foreign body. Moreover, various drugs such as the antibacterial drugs, and the drugs for promoting the healing etc. can be loaded, targeted and slow-released, which is good for medical usage.

Abstract: An implantable device for mounting to a patient's bone includes a housing and at least one osseointegrating protuberance. The housing includes a surface having an abutting portion configured to abut the bone when the housing is implanted in the patient, the abutting portion defining a housing axis orthogonal to the surface. The at least one osseointegrating protuberance: extends from the surface of the housing; is adapted to abut the patient's bone; and has a substantially smooth shaft.

Abstract: The invention relates to biodegradable, magnesium alloys, compositions and composites, methods for their preparation and applications for their use as implantable medical devices in load-bearing conditions. The magnesium alloys are composed of alloying elements selected from yttrium, calcium, zirconium, zinc, and strontium, with the remainder being magnesium and impurities due to production, and are prepared by melting together the elements and casting the resulting melted mixture. In certain embodiments, the methods of preparation include solution treatment and hot extrusion.

Abstract: An implantable orthopedic device having an antimicrobial coating on at least one surface thereof is disclosed. The antimicrobial coating includes alexidine and a carrier polymer.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A reduced pressure dressing for applying reduced pressure treatment to a tissue site includes an interface layer adapted to be positioned at the tissue site. An absorbent layer is in fluid communication with the interface layer to absorb liquid from at least one of the interface layer and the tissue site. A pump is in fluid communication with the absorbent layer to deliver a reduced pressure to the tissue site. A cover is positioned over the pump, the absorbent layer, and the interface layer to maintain the reduced pressure at the tissue site, and a liquid-air separator is positioned between the absorbent layer and the pump to inhibit liquid from entering the pump.

Abstract: The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to a system and method for administering reduced pressure at a tissue site. The apparatus includes a reduced pressure source. The reduced pressure source generates a reduced pressure. The apparatus includes a tube having a plurality of lumens. The plurality of lumens includes at least one collection lumen. The reduced pressure source applies the reduced pressure to the tissue site through the plurality of lumens such that the at least one collection lumen receives fluid from the tissue site. The at least one collection lumen stores the fluid received from the tissue site.

Abstract: A device that allows for either fat graft preparation or cell fraction harvest is disclosed. The device includes a first centrifuge tube configured to receive and process a biological substance, the first centrifuge tube comprising an upper cylindrical portion and a lower conical portion, a sterile tissue inlet fitting, at least one sterile processing fluid inlet fitting, a sterile suction fitting, and at least one sterile extraction port connected to a first extraction tube. The first centrifuge tube further includes an internal space including a screen being positioned therein, the screen being configured to divide the internal space in half, and a filter positioned therein, the filter being positioned below the screen in the lower conical portion of the first centrifuge tube. The device may further include a second centrifuge tube configured to receive and further process the biological substance from the first centrifuge tube.

Abstract: A catheter pump is disclosed. The catheter pump can include an impeller and a catheter body having a lumen therethrough. The catheter pump can also include a drive shaft disposed inside the catheter body. A motor assembly can include a chamber. The motor assembly can include a rotor disposed in the at least a portion of the chamber, the rotor mechanically coupled with a proximal portion of the drive shaft such that rotation of the rotor causes the drive shaft to rotate. The motor assembly can also comprise a stator assembly disposed about the rotor. The motor assembly can also include a heat exchanger disposed about the stator assembly, the heat exchanger may be configured to direct heat radially outward away from the stator assembly, the rotor, and the chamber.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling pressure of a medical gas during treatment of a patient includes is a balloon (1) that through a catheter (2) is introducable into an arterial system of the patient, and a damping bag (20), of greater volume than that of the balloon (1), adapted to be loaded with medical gas at a compliance pressure (Pc) and placed in direct fluid communication with the balloon (1). The damping bag (20) is kept in direct fluid communication with the balloon (1) for the entire duration of the treatment of the patient. The apparatus further includes fine adjusting means (30) for acting on the damping container in such a way that the compliance pressure (Pc) is maintained between the systolic pressure and the diastolic pressure of the patient when the balloon is introduced into the arterial system of the patient and during the treatment of the patient.

Abstract: A rotor for an axial-flow blood pump has blades projecting outwardly from a hub and channels between the blades. The blades incorporate hydrodynamic bearing surfaces capable of suspending the rotor during operation. The rotor has a configuration which provides superior pumping action and reduced shear of blood passing through the pump. The forwardly facing pressure surfaces of the blades may include outflow corner surface at their downstream ends. The outflow corner surfaces desirably slope rearwardly and intersect the rearwardly-facing suction surfaces of the blades at outflow ends of the blades.

Abstract: The invention relates to devices, systems, and methods for managing base levels, specifically bicarbonate, in an individual undergoing dialysis. The devices, systems, and methods can be compatible with a sorbent-based dialysis therapy, and open loop control of base levels in the dialysis, without sensors or feedback for controlling the introduction of bicarbonate into the dialysate. The bicarbonate levels can be controlled and personalized to a patient using certain predetermined patient parameters. Related systems, algorithms, and control systems are contemplated including the specific predetermined parameters predictive of post-dialysis bicarbonate levels.

Abstract: A system for monitoring water quality for dialysis, dialysis fluids, and body fluids treated by dialysis fluids, is disclosed. The system uses microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors for detecting impurities in input water or dialysis fluid, and in the prepared dialysate. These sensors may also be used to monitor and check the blood of the patient being treated. These sensors include ion-selective sensors, for ions such as ammonium or calcium, and also include amperometric array sensors, suitable for ions from chlorine or chloramines, e.g., chloride. These sensors assist in the monitoring of water supplies from a city water main or well. The sensors may be used in conjunction with systems for preparing dialysate solutions from water for use at home or elsewhere.

Abstract: To provide a blood purification apparatus in which the hot-water-disinfection time can be optimized with consideration for environmental conditions. A blood purification apparatus provided with a dialyzer for giving dialysis treatment to a patient, and with a tube for introducing dialysate into or discharging drain liquid from the dialyzer. The apparatus includes a thermistor that is capable of detecting an environmental condition at a time of a hot-water-disinfection process in which the tube is disinfected with hot water or a parameter regarding the environmental condition, and an estimating device that estimates a hot-water-disinfection time required for the hot-water disinfection of the tube in accordance with the environmental condition or the parameter regarding the environmental condition detected by thermistor.

Abstract: A system for performing a peritoneal dialysis therapy includes at least one dialysis fluid pump, and a logic implementer operable with the at least one dialysis fluid pump to perform a plurality of peritoneal dialysis cycles, the cycles including a fill phase, a dwell phase and a drain phase, the logic implementer configured to: (i) store a first peritoneal dialysis treatment having a total prescribed fresh dialysis fluid fill volume delivered over a number of cycles; and (ii) convert the first peritoneal dialysis treatment into a second peritoneal dialysis treatment having a different number of cycles and using the same total prescribed fresh dialysis fluid fill volume.

Abstract: A process includes removing air bubbles from extracorporeal blood via chemical entrapment of nitrogen (N2) gas.

Abstract: An air separator of an extracorporeal blood treatment machine is disclosed in which a flow conducting element is arranged directly downstream of a fluid inlet of an air separator opening into an air separating chamber, the fluid inlet forcing the inflowing fluid into a flow direction at least along/tangential to the chamber periphery.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for extracorporeal blood treatment, especially a dialysis apparatus, are disclosed, the apparatus includes a radar sensor for monitoring a patient located at a place of treatment.

Abstract: A system for obtaining plasma enriched in platelets is disclosed which is closed to the atmosphere. The system includes: a collection tube containing an anticoagulant portion and a separation gel; a first collection syringe adapted to collect a portion of fluid relatively depleted in platelets from said collection tube after centrifugation; and a second collection syringe adapted to collect plasma enriched in platelets from said collection tube after centrifugation, said second collection syringe further comprising a filter unit adapted to filter cells included in said plasma enriched in platelets.

Abstract: A surgical instrument includes an instrument shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and an interior passageway extending from the proximal end to the distal end, a first conduit fluidly coupled to the instrument shaft and being configured for selective connection to an irrigation source, and a second conduit fluidly coupled to the instrument shaft and being configured for selective connection to a vacuum source, wherein the instrument shaft is configured for percutaneous insertion without use of a trocar.

Abstract: The invention relates to a torsion spring driven injection device for apportioning individually set doses of a liquid drug. The injection device has a needle cannula (35) for multiple uses and a cleaning chamber (56) for cleaning the tip of the needle cannula between subsequent injections. The cleaning chamber is filled with preservative containing liquid drug directly from the cartridge (30) in a filling sequence which is executed when the user initiates first use of the injection device. The sequence comprises the step of securing the piston rod guide in an inrotatable position and thereafter moving the cartridge in a proximal direction. Such axial movement of the cartridge without a similar movement of the plunger automatically pumps liquid drug from the cartridge and into the cleaning chamber via the lumen of the needle cannula.

Abstract: According to the invention, there is provided a medical apparatus comprising: one or more sterile pre-filled syringe; one or more first protective container comprising the one or more sterile pre-filled syringe, wherein the one or more first protective container is impermeable to moisture and/or sterilizing agents; a second protective container comprising one or more medical components and the one or more first protective container; and a package impermeable to bacteria comprising the second protective container.

Abstract: A package for a multi-component medical device is disclosed. The package includes a bottom portion with cavities providing individual access to different components of the medical device, thereby enabling a user to remove components from the package in any order without disturbing the remaining component or components. The package also includes a barrier affixed to the bottom portion for sealing the package.

Abstract: A marking assembly includes a hollow cannula having a wall extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The wall defines a lumen of the cannula. The wall includes at least one opening at a distal portion of the cannula. A stylet is configured to be received in the lumen of the cannula. The stylet has a wall extending from a proximal end to a distal end. When the stylet is received in the lumen of the cannula, a circumferential space is defined between the wall of the stylet and the wall of the cannula such that fluid entering the circumferential space will exit the cannula through the at least one opening of the cannula.

Abstract: Some embodiments an infusion pump system can be used to determine a user's total insulin load (TIL) that provides an accurate indication of the insulin previously delivered to the user's body which has not yet acted. In particular embodiments, the TIL can account for both the bolus deliveries and the basal deliveries that have occurred over a period of time. Such information may be useful, for example, when the infusion pump is operated in conjunction with a continuous glucose monitoring device.

Abstract: An injection device comprises: a drug storer having a first space for storing a drug; a unidirectional switch having a second space in fluid communication with the first space; and an injection body having a third space in fluid communication with the second space, wherein the third space is provided with a piston adapted to move along the injection body, and to pump the drug stored in the first space into the third space. The drug storer comprises a base and a head cover, and at least one of the base and the head cover is formed by a flexible film, thereby forming the first space for storing a drug.

Abstract: A fluid delivery device comprises a housing having a fluid reservoir. A needle is in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir in an engaged position and out of fluid communication with the fluid reservoir in armed and storage positions. A proximal end of a biasing member is coupled to the housing and a distal end of the biasing member is configured to deliver a force to the fluid reservoir. A piston member extends through the biasing member and is coupled to the distal end of the biasing member. The piston member is fixed with respect to the housing in a locked position such that the biasing member does not deliver the force to the fluid reservoir and moveable with respect to the housing in a released position such that the biasing member delivers the force to the fluid reservoir. Transitioning the needle from the storage position to the armed position transitions the piston from the locked position to the released position.

Abstract: This disclosure includes pumping apparatuses and methods of using the same. Some apparatuses include a pump housing having one or more walls extending from a proximal end to a distal end, a hub rotatably coupled to the proximal end, and a peristaltic pump coupled to the hub and configured to cause fluid flow through a flexible tube when the hub is rotated relative to the pump housing, where at least a portion of the pump is disposed within the pump housing. Some apparatuses include a rotor and an interior cam surface, where the rotor is configured to cause fluid flow through a flexible tube as the hub is rotated by compressing at least a portion of the flexible tube between the rotor and the interior cam surface. Some apparatuses are configured to be coupled in fixed relation to a housing of a driver.

Abstract: A device for infusion of medical fluids is provided. It has an internal reservoir for a fluid to be administered made of a first flexible base material to vary its volume as a function of the quantity of fluid present thereinside; and an outer casing containing the reservoir, having a side wall made of a second elastic base material suitable to make elastically deformable the casing to vary the geometry and internal volume thereof as a function of the volume of the reservoir.

Abstract: A piercing part for a medical infusion system includes a piercing mandrel through which at least one channel extends and which has a mandrel tip whose first jacket surface part is tapered, relative to a central longitudinal axis, towards a front end. An opposite second jacket surface part has an inclined cutting face interrupted towards the front end. The piercing part can be used for medical transfusion and infusion appliances.