Patents Issued in October 4, 2018
  • Publication number: 20180280586
    Abstract: A tissue adhesion prevention hydrogel is provided and engineered with essential features for maintaining separation between tissues and organs in any part of the body, thus preventing adhesion formation, are their shear-thinning, viscoelasticity, and rapid self-healing. A method of using the tissue adhesion prevention hydrogel for tissue adhesion prevention is also provided. A method of interposing the tissue adhesion prevention in between tissue layers for tissue adhesion prevention is further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Eric Andrew Appel, Y. Joseph Woo, Lyndsay Stapleton
  • Publication number: 20180280587
    Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a viscoelastic composition having excellent operability, which is suitable for use in securing the field of view of an endoscope when opaque dark-colored liquid accumulates inside a canal and obstructs the field of view of the endoscope, the viscoelastic composition securing the field of view by pushing the liquid aside, and to provide a method for securing the field of view of an endoscope using the viscoelastic composition. The viscoelastic composition for securing the field of view of an endoscope comprises a substance having viscoelastic properties and water, preferably has a hardness of 550 N/m2 or less, a viscosity (25° C.) of 200 to 2,000 mPa·s, and a loss tangent of 0.6 or less, and more preferably has an electrical conductivity of 250 ?S/cm or less. The method for securing the field of view of an endoscope comprises feeding the viscoelastic composition from a proximal part of the endoscope, through a channel, into a distal part of the endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Tomonori Yano, Atsushi Ohhata, Toshihiro Goto, Yuji Hiraki
  • Publication number: 20180280588
    Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a rechargeable battery and a battery recharging assembly. The battery recharging assembly includes an energy receiver for capturing energy from an externally applied charging field, a battery charging circuit that is operably coupled to the rechargeable battery for recharging the rechargeable battery, and a demodulator that is operably coupled to the energy receiver and the battery charging circuit. The demodulator demodulates the energy captured by the energy receiver and delivers demodulated energy to the battery charging circuit to be used to charge the rechargeable battery. The IMD includes a controller that is configured to control operation of at least part of the IMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: CARDIAC PACEMAKERS, INC.
    Inventors: Keith R. Maile, Jacob M. Ludwig, William J. Linder
  • Publication number: 20180280589
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bone-implantable device and methods of use. The bone-implantable device comprises a body having an exterior surface, wherein a portion of the exterior surface includes a cured osteostimulative material comprising MgO.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Frankie L. Morris, Drew Diaz
  • Publication number: 20180280590
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present invention provide compositions and implantable devices including a water-insoluble therapeutic agent solubilized in a matrix of a gallate-containing compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: COOK MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC
    Inventors: John Jackson, Lindsay Stuart Machan, Kevin Letchford
  • Publication number: 20180280591
    Abstract: Compositions containing chlorhexidine gluconate solubilized in hydrophobic vehicles are described. Resin systems containing such chlorhexidine gluconate compositions, including adhesives and articles incorporating such resin systems, including medical articles such as drapes are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Vinod P. Menon, Joseph D. Rule, Richard B. Ross, Deena M. Conrad-Vlasak, Katie Fraass Wlaschin
  • Publication number: 20180280592
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manually actuated suction device (1) for aspiration of body fluids, for example pus from pimples, comprising a barrel (2) with a negative-pressure chamber (3), which has a suction opening (4), a piston (5), which is displaceable in the barrel (2) and is received with play, a piston crown (6) closing the negative-pressure chamber (3) of the barrel (2) in a substantially airtight manner, and an actuation device (9) which is transferrable from a starting position (I) along an actuation direction (B) to an actuation position (II) and by which the piston (5) and the barrel (2) are displaceable relative to each other in stroke direction (H).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Walter Lisec
  • Publication number: 20180280593
    Abstract: A drainage device and method of draining a biological fluid from the body of a patient is disclosed. The drainage device includes a drainage tube, a pressure relief assembly, a cleaner assembly, and a housing. The drainage tube includes an array of apertures in it through which biological fluid from the patient can flow for collection by a collection canister. The cleaner assembly includes a squeegee unit configured to be pulled in a proximal direction from a distally located position in the drainage tube to scrape any biological material adhering on the inner surface of the drainage tube and carry it to the collection canister. The pressure relief assembly serves to equalize the pressure in the drainage tube as it is being cleaned. The squeegee unit also acts as a pressure relief valve to equalize the pressure within the drainage tube when the squeegee unit is retracted back to its distally located position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Allison Lloyd Lehmann, Christopher L. Radl
  • Publication number: 20180280594
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC LIMITED
    Inventors: CASEY TORRANCE, KATE WALSH, JARED SALSTROM, SCOTT YOUMANS, EDWARD I. WULFMAN
  • Publication number: 20180280595
    Abstract: Wound treatment systems and methods (e.g., having hydrophilic wound inserts), such as for negative-pressure and/or fluid-installation wound therapies. Some embodiments include a check-valve assembly between a wound dressing and a vacuum source.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Joanna Payne PERKINS, Paul S. SLACK, Kevin HIGLEY, Kenneth Mitchel KNOWLES, Aidan Marcus TOUT
  • Publication number: 20180280596
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a suction device. The suction device comprises an attachment portion adapted to be attached to a wound cover member. The suction device comprises a fluid inlet which is at least partially circumscribed by the attachment portion. The suction device also comprises a fluid outlet. The suction device further comprising a connection portion adapted to, at least during one operation condition of the suction device, provide a fluid communication between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. The connection portion comprises an inspection portion that is transparent to thereby facilitate the positioning of the suction device relative to the wound cover member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Bjarne ANDERSEN, Malin BRINGSVED, Sofia FRANTZICH, Ulf JOHANNISON, Johan UVEBORN, Karsten VIDEBAEK
  • Publication number: 20180280597
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for providing feedback for reduced-pressure therapy are described. A regulator can include a supply chamber fluidly coupled to a dressing, a control chamber fluidly coupled to the dressing, a charging chamber fluidly coupled to the supply chamber through a port, and a regulator valve operable to control fluid communication through the port based on a pressure differential between the control chamber and a target pressure. The feedback system can include a printed circuit board, a pressure sensor and a signal interface communicatively coupled to the printed circuit board. The pressure sensor can be fluidly coupled to the control chamber to determine the pressure in the control chamber. The signal interface can indicate a state of the reduced-pressure therapy. A potential source can be communicatively coupled to the printed circuit board, the pressure sensor, and the indicator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin Andrew PRATT, Christopher Brian LOCKE
  • Publication number: 20180280598
    Abstract: A system and method for determining native cardiac output of a heart while maintaining operation of an intracardiac blood pump includes determining a current drawn by the pump motor, a blood pressure within the ascending aorta, and a change in the blood temperature based on a thermodilution technique. An intracardiac blood pump positioned in the aorta includes at least one sensor for determining a motor current and blood pressure and a thermistor for determining the change in blood temperature after a precise fluid bolus has been introduced into the vasculature. A processor receives current, pressure, and temperature measurements, and calculates a pump flow output and a total cardiac output from which the native cardiac output is calculated. The native cardiac output and other clinically relevant variables derived from the measurements inform decisions related to continued therapeutic care, including increasing or decreasing cardiac assistance provided by the intracardiac pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Jerald Wayne Curran, Kiyotake Ishikawa, Roger J. Hajjar
  • Publication number: 20180280599
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to heart treatment systems. In some aspects, methods and systems are provided for facilitating communication between implanted devices. For example, an implantable cardiac rhythm management device may be configured to communicate with an implantable blood pump. The implantable cardiac rhythm management device may deliver heart stimulation rate information in addition to information associated with any detected abnormalities in heart function. In response, the pump may be configured to adjust pumping by the pump to better accommodate a patient's particular needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel I. Harjes, John Freddy Hansen, Joseph C. Stark, III, Ghazal Anvar Mauro, Eric Lee, Justin A. Callaway, Onur Dur
  • Publication number: 20180280600
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to heart treatment systems. In some aspects, methods and systems are provided for facilitating communication between implanted devices. For example, an implantable cardiac rhythm management device may be configured to communicate with an implantable blood pump. The implantable cardiac rhythm management device may deliver heart stimulation rate information in addition to information associated with any detected abnormalities in heart function. In response, the pump may be configured to adjust pumping by the pump to better accommodate a patient's particular needs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel I. Harjes, John Freddy Hansen, Joseph C. Stark, III, Ghazal Anvar Mauro, Eric Lee, Justin A. Callaway, Onur Dur
  • Publication number: 20180280601
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to heart pump systems. In some embodiments, a pressure sensor is provided with a heart pump, either at the inflow or the outflow of the blood pump. The heart pump may further include a flow estimator based on a rotor drive current signal delivered to the rotor. Based on the rotor drive current signal, a differential pressure across the pump may be calculated. The differential pressure in combination with the pressure measurements from the pressure sensor may be used to calculate pressure on the opposite side of the pump from the pressure sensor. In some embodiments, the pressure sensor is located at the outflow of the pump and the pump is coupled with the left ventricle. The differential pressure and pressure measurement may be used to calculate a left ventricular pressure waveform of the patient. With such a measurement, other physiological parameters may be derived.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel I. Harjes, Kathryn B. Frederick, Eric Lee
  • Publication number: 20180280602
    Abstract: A size-selective hemocompatible porous polymeric adsorbent system is provided, the polymer system comprises at least one crosslinking agent and at least one dispersing agent, and the polymer has a plurality of pores with diameters in the range from about 17 to about 40,000 Angstroms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Wei-Tai Young, Robert Albright, Thomas Golobish, Vincent Capponi
  • Publication number: 20180280603
    Abstract: A device for therapeutic plasma exchange includes an extracorporeal circuit, which includes a blood supply line, a separating unit, a line for infusion of formed elements, a line for infusion of replacement fluid, a blood plasma line, an anticoagulant line and at least one independent line for therapeutic drugs. The independent line can include a storage for the therapeutic drug, a conveyer of therapeutic drug, a propelling device and a controller configured to control flow of the therapeutic drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: GRIFOLS WORLDWIDE OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Carlos ROURA FERNANDEZ, Carlos ROURA SALIETTI, Antonio Manuel PAEZ REGADERA
  • Publication number: 20180280604
    Abstract: A renal failure therapy system (10) includes: a dialyzer (102); a blood circuit (100) including a blood pump (120) in fluid communication with the dialyzer (102); a dialysis circuit (30) in fluid communication with the dialyzer (102); and at least one flow path insulator (150, 155) located in the dialysis circuit (30) or the blood circuit (100), the flow path insulator (150, 155) including a structure that separates liquid flowing within the flow path insulator (150, 155) into a plurality (e.g., two or more) of separated liquid segments (160) that create electrical isolation within the flow path insulator (150, 155).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Sture HOBRO, Olof JANSSON, Erik TORGNY, Peter SENDELIUS, Ingemar PALSSON, Daniel STAHL
  • Publication number: 20180280605
    Abstract: An arteriovenous dialysis access graft is configured to be implanted in a body of a subject. The arteriovenous dialysis graft comprises a flexible conduit defining a longitudinal flow passageway. The conduit has a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion configured to connect to an artery of the subject and the second end portion configured to connect to a vein of the subject such that blood flows through the longitudinal flow passageway of the conduit from the first end portion to the second end portion. The graft further comprises a first cannulation chamber and a spaced second cannulation chamber with the conduit extending through each of the first chamber and the second chamber. The first chamber is positioned between the first end portion and the second chamber, and the second chamber is positioned between the second end portion and the first chamber. A valve device is positioned between the first cannulation chamber and the second cannulation chamber for controlling fluid flow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Shawn M. Gage, Jeffrey H. Lawson, Joseph Knight, Craig Nichols
  • Publication number: 20180280606
    Abstract: A nasal flushing catheter, made of silicone latex, thermoplastic elastomer or other soft and elastic material, can be operated by the patients. The catheter has a closed end and an open end on the opposite side. There are multiple side-holes near the closed end. This catheter, when adapted to a connector and further connected to a syringe, can eject multiple strong thin spouts within the nasal cavity and nasopharynx for cleansing mucus and crust. The catheter may contain at least one stylet to improve its controllability. By a given injection rate of 10 cc/sec using a syringe, the average vertical height of spouts can be predicted by the total area of side-holes, the catheter is therefore classified as following: 1. a low pressure catheter, having 3.367 mm2˜4.123 mm2 of total areas of side-holes to eject 30 to 45 cm spouts; 2. a medium pressure catheter, having 2.381 mm2˜3.367 mm2 of total area of side-holes to eject 45 to 90 cm spouts and 3. a high pressure catheter, having less than 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2015
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Lih-Chiu Wu, Hui-Shuan Lee, Tsang-Mu Lee, Tze-Yu Lee
  • Publication number: 20180280607
    Abstract: A delivery device for delivering a medical fluid to a patient has a housing configured for receiving a container at least partially filled with the medical fluid. The delivery device further has a drive mechanism associated with the housing configured for delivering the medical fluid from the container to the patient in a dosing procedure. The delivery device further has a module configured for detecting at least one of a property of the dosing procedure and a property of the medical fluid. The module has at least one dose detection sensor configured for detecting an initiation, progression, and completion of the dosing procedure based on a position of a stopper within the container. The module further has at least one temperature sensor configured for measuring a temperature of the medical fluid within the container based on a temperature of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Richards, Michael Yarger, David E. Booth, Peter Quinn, Mircea Despa, Adam Martin
  • Publication number: 20180280608
    Abstract: A system for delivering fluid to a user transcutaneously includes a subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly, a cannula inserter assembly and a fluid connection assembly. The subcutaneous infusion cannula base assembly is configured to be located on the user's skin. The cannula inserter assembly is coupled to the cannula base assembly and is configured to drive an infusion cannula through the user's skin in a nominally helical trajectory. The fluid connection assembly is configured to fluidically connect the cannula base assembly to a source of delivery fluid. Cannula and stylet assemblies configured for helical or non-helical insertion are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: David S. GILLETT, Andres DANDLER, Mark C. ESTES, Kenneth C. HSU
  • Publication number: 20180280609
    Abstract: A sheet-shaped application member includes: a first region, and a second region extending around the first region, wherein: the first region comprises a first region attachment surface to which a medical device is attachable, and a first region application surface opposite the first region attachment surface and adapted to be applied to a subject, the second region comprises a second region application surface adapted to be applied to the subject, and the first and second application regions are adapted such that, when the application member is applied to the subject, adhesion at the second region application surface is stronger than adhesion at the first region application surface; and an application member tear portion adapted to allow for tearing of a portion within the first region or for tearing the first region from the second region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: TERUMO KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Kanako NISHIMURA, Shuhei SASAZAWA
  • Publication number: 20180280610
    Abstract: A medical pump device for delivering a medical fluid includes a base body and elastomeric hollow membrane secured to the base body and arranged in such a way that a pump volume for filling with medical fluid is formed between the base body and hollow membrane. The hollow membrane, in an at least partially filled state of the pump volume, is elastically extended and exerts a delivery pressure on the pump volume. The medical pump device has a sensor system set up to determine the extension of the hollow membrane such that, by using the extension that is thus determined, filling level information concerning the filling state of the pump volume is determined. The medical pump device can be used in infusion or transfusion arrangements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: JENS STETTNER
  • Publication number: 20180280611
    Abstract: The present invention teaches apparatuses, systems and methods for performing a variety of medical procedures, including those involving introducing one or more substances into a subject's body. In some embodiments, the invention teaches automatically performing guided injections into a tissue site (e.g. spinal cord) of a subject by using one or more electronically operated components including a cannula, a syringe pump, and a stereotactic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Inventors: Pablo Avalos, Doniel Drazin, Clive Svendsen, Michael John Baker, Mark Sasha Drlik
  • Publication number: 20180280612
    Abstract: Disclosed is an alarm bandage and method of use for monitoring an IV site of a patient. The bandage includes a first section, a second section, a bridge section, and associated electronic circuitry. The first section is adhesively secured to the skin of a patient on one side of the IV site. The second section is adhesively secured to the skin of the patient on the other side of the IV site. The bridge section is expandable and includes a breakable electronic link forming a portion of the electronic circuitry. The link is configured to break upon the expansion of the bridge section beyond a predetermined threshold, which will occur in the event that the vein at the IV site blows, whereupon the breakage of the link produces an alarm signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Steven B. Krupnick
  • Publication number: 20180280613
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems, methods, and apparatuses for dispensing a volume (e.g., a volume of liquid or medication) during intraosseous infusion. In some embodiments, a resilient member is used to bias a portion of an arm towards a contracted position with a force sufficient to depress a plunger of a syringe, and a damper is used to resist movement of the portion of the arm from the extended position toward the contracted position to control a rate at which the resilient member can move the portion of the arm from the extended position toward the retracted position, and thereby limit the rate at which a volume is dispensed from the syringe. In other embodiments, a flow control valve may be used instead of a damper to limit the rate at which a volume is dispensed from the syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: VIDACARE LLC
    Inventors: Eugene SKELTON, Ronald BENSON, Darren CORNER, Chris ALLEN, Christopher Brian KILCOIN
  • Publication number: 20180280614
    Abstract: A flow selector having features for controlling the flow rate of a fluid over a continuous range of flow rates is provided. In particular, a flow selector including a flow rate selection mechanism is provided, where the flow rate selection mechanism provides more precise control of the fluid flow rate. A flow selector comprising a needle valve for controlling the flow rate of a fluid over a continuous range of flow rates also is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Andrew Schaffer, Mark D. Mendillo
  • Publication number: 20180280615
    Abstract: The invention provides a device controlling and managing administration of infusion fluid for temperature regulation therapy, comprising at least one flow control unit for regulating flow rate of infusion fluid, at least one control unit for receiving input signals and providing output signals, wherein the control unit is configured to receive input signals that define infusion fluid to be administered or which is being administered, and store such information, and provide output signals to control electrolyte content of the infusion fluid based on said received input signals. A modified method for controlling and managing administration of infusion fluid for temperature regulation therapy is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: SEIRATHERM GMBH
    Inventors: Matthias ROTH, Thomas REICHTHALHAMMER
  • Publication number: 20180280616
    Abstract: A system to detect occlusion of an intravenous catheter may include a housing, which may include a distal end configured to couple to a proximal end of a catheter adapter and an inner lumen forming a fluid pathway. The system may also include a wave transmitter, a transducer disposed within the fluid pathway, a processor coupled to the transducer, and an indicator unit coupled to the processor. The wave transmitter may transmit energy waves along a length of an intravenous catheter of the catheter adapter. The processor may receive an electrical signal corresponding to the portion of the energy waves that are reflected back from the intravenous catheter and may determine a difference between the electrical signal and a baseline signal. In response to the difference between the electrical signal and the baseline signal meeting a threshold value, the indicator unit may alert a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Erik K Witt, S. Ray Isaacson
  • Publication number: 20180280617
    Abstract: A method for the fail-safe termination of in vivo drug delivery from an implantable drug delivery system, the method comprising: providing an implantable drug delivery system comprising: a housing having a reservoir for containing a drug, and a port for dispensing the drug to a patient; and an emergency deactivation unit disposed between the reservoir and the port, the emergency deactivation unit comprising a composite structure comprising a biocompatible ferromagnetic mesh open to fluid flow and a hydrophobic meltable material, the hydrophobic meltable material comprising at least one hole therein for enabling a fluid to pass through the hydrophobic meltable material; implanting the implantable drug delivery system within a patient; enabling the drug to flow from the reservoir, through the at least one hole in the hydrophobic meltable material and out the port; and when drug flow is to be terminated, applying a magnetic field to the composite structure, such that a current is induced in the ferromagnetic mes
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Marco Farina, Robert Lyle Hood, Alessandro Grattoni
  • Publication number: 20180280618
    Abstract: A surgical fluid management system includes a source of surgical media, a surgical instrument, a first pump, one or more filters, a second pump, and a controller. The first pump is operatively coupled between the source of surgical media and the surgical instrument. The one or more filters are configured to filter bodily discharge from a surgical site. The second pump is operatively coupled between the one or more filters and the first pump. The controller is in electrical communication with the first pump and the second pump to control the first and second pumps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: KASEY A. GRIM, JOE D. SARTOR, VALERY E. MEUSBURGER, RACHEL C. GROSSKRUEGER, LI-MAE H. MCCLELLAN, FIONA M. WOHLFARTH, RYAN M. WOLSKY
  • Publication number: 20180280619
    Abstract: A system and a method for management of diabetes are provided. The system includes an infusion pump, glucose sensor, and controller that is programmed to control insulin delivery based upon at least one stored variable. The controller calculates a maximum insulin delivery rate based on the default basal insulin delivery rate, temporary basal insulin delivery rate, extended bolus rate, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Daniel FINAN, Pavel VERESHCHETIN
  • Publication number: 20180280620
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to an adjustment device for controlling infusion fluid in particular for temperature regulation therapy such as hypothermia treatment. The invention also concerns a hypothermia device, system or method that is adapted for shivering control. The device comprises a control unit is configured to receive input signals indicating level of shivering and to provide output signals indicating one or more recommendation for therapy based on said received input signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: SEIRATHERM GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas REICHTHALHAMMER, Matthias ROTH
  • Publication number: 20180280621
    Abstract: A reloadable medicine injector and methods are described in which a barrel with a receiving cavity is adapted to slidably receive a syringe subassembly for axial movement therein. Upon removal of a safety and release of a syringe driver, the syringe driver moves forward and injects the syringe needle. A plurality of penetration controls are shown for controlling injection needle penetration depth. The penetration controls have an abutment and various lengths to provide different needle penetration depth positions. In one form of penetration control a sleeve is used against which the syringe or related parts contact. In another form the front return spring is used as a penetration control. A cushioning ring may be used to reduce syringe breakage. A load distribution and guide ring may be used to distribute loading applied to the syringe and help guide the moving syringe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Washington Biotech Corporation
    Inventor: Ronald E. Wyrick
  • Publication number: 20180280622
    Abstract: This invention discloses pre-filled syringes and adjustable or movable dose limit fittings that cooperate with the plunger rod to titrate dosage, and methods for using same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: MEDIMMUNE, LLC
    Inventors: Bo LI, Daniel HEINSBERGEN, Janardhanan Anand SUBRAMONY
  • Publication number: 20180280623
    Abstract: A plunger locking assembly is provided for a syringe which has a barrel and a plunger. The barrel has a closed end with a cannula connector, an open end bounded by a peripheral lip and a barrel longitudinal axis extending between the closed end and the open end. The plunger has a plunger inner end, a plunger outer end and a plunger longitudinal axis extending between the plunger inner end and the plunger outer end. The plunger is slidably displacable within the barrel to different longitudinal lock positions and the barrel and plunger longitudinal axes are coextensive with one another. The plunger locking assembly includes a main body and a plunger locking mechanism. The main body has an inner end, an outer end and a main body longitudinal axis and is adapted to engage the plunger. The plunger locking mechanism is positioned on the main body and is adapted to lock the plunger at a fixed longitudinal lock position within the barrel to prevent further slidable displacement of the plunger into the barrel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Mary L. Pilkington, Marc Pilkington, Mariano C. Riego de Dios
  • Publication number: 20180280624
    Abstract: A drug dispensing-tracking device configured in the form of at least one of a cover, a sleeve, and a cap, and configured to connect with a drug-injection or storage device. The tracking device may comprise at least one or more of: an acoustic sensor, a vibration sensor, an optical sensor, an optical-navigation sensor, and a magnetic sensor, and any combination thereof. At least one sensor may be configured to produce at least one respective signal in response to sensing a vibration, a sound, light, movement, and a magnetic field, respectively, produced by the drug-injection device due to an activity of the drug-injection device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: INSULINE MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventors: Gabriel BITTON, Gal BEN-DAVID
  • Publication number: 20180280625
    Abstract: An apparatus for unsheathing and resheathing a needle device. The apparatus has a housing, a cam member that is movable in an axial direction relative to the housing, a ratchet member that is rotatable relative to the housing and movable in the axial direction between a first position and a second position upon movement of the cam member, and a clamp having at least two jaw members, configured to receive at least a portion of a needle sheath. In the first position of the ratchet member, the jaw members are in an open configuration for receipt or release of the needle sheath, and in the second position of the ratchet member, the ratchet member and/or the cam member holds the jaw members in a gripping position for gripping the needle sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy Stephen COX, Melissa Ann Brown
  • Publication number: 20180280626
    Abstract: Catheter and needle assemblies with spring-powered retractable needles are described. The assemblies can include a hollow handle, a grip portion, a catheter hub with a catheter, and a needle. The needle can have a first position in which the needle is slidably disposed within the catheter and a second position in which the needle is slidably removed from the catheter and retracted at least in part into the hollow handle. The grip portion can include a trigger portion that activates a spring to move the needle from the first position into the second position. In the second position, a sharp distal point of the needle is shielded by the grip portion to prevent accidental needle sticks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Stephanie J. Branson, Weston F. Harding, S Ray Isaacson
  • Publication number: 20180280627
    Abstract: A retractable needle assembly (1) is disclosed comprising a body portion (10); a needle (50) having a forward end (52) and being movable between an operable orientation in which the forward end projects forwardly from the body portion, and a safe orientation in which said forward end (52) is retracted into the body portion (50). The needle assembly further comprises a deflector (70) mounted in the body portion (50), which is moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein the movement of the deflector (70) between its first and second position urges the needle into its safe orientation, the deflector being biased towards the second position; a latching mechanism which holds the deflector in the first position; and an actuator (90), operable to release the latching mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Jack Calvert
  • Publication number: 20180280628
    Abstract: A syringe and needle assembly includes an elongated hollow barrel, a needle unit, and a plunger assembly. The hollow barrel has a connecting portion. The needle unit is disposed at the connecting portion and has an engaging structure, and the engaging structure is located in the hollow barrel. A plunger rod of the plunger assembly is movably disposed in the hollow barrel and has a pushing portion and an operating portion formed in front and rear ends of the plunger rod respectively, and the pushing portion faces the connecting portion and has a plurality of elastic hooks. The plunger assembly is adapted to move towards the connecting portion to push a liquid in the hollow barrel to be injected through a needle of the needle unit, and the plunger assembly is adapted to keep moving towards the connecting portion, such that the elastic hooks are engaged with the engaging structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicants: LITE-ON ELECTRONICS (GUANGZHOU) LIMITED, Lite-On Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Po-Yu Cheng, Yi-Feng Pu
  • Publication number: 20180280629
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for bending a needle. A device for bending a needle is disposed around a needle and coupled to an injection device. A force is exerted on the needle to cause the needle to bend upon a bending trough of the device. The device includes a proximal end to interface with the injection device and a distal end having the bending trough. The bending trough is configured to improve bending and prevent breaking of the needle by providing a rounded surface upon which the needle is bent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: Gregory Kent TUTTLE
  • Publication number: 20180280630
    Abstract: An apparatus for removing air from a fluid comprises a vertically oriented chamber having top and bottom chamber portions separated by a chamber sidewall at least partially defining a chamber interior having a chamber centerline. A fluid inlet provided through the chamber sidewall selectively permits ingress of fluid to the chamber interior. Fluid entering the chamber interior through the fluid inlet is directed laterally between the chamber sidewall and the chamber centerline. A fluid outlet located proximate the bottom chamber portion selectively permits egress of fluid from the chamber interior. An air release structure located proximate the top chamber portion selectively releases accumulated air from the chamber interior. Fluid entering the chamber interior through the fluid inlet achieves a vortex motion during travel downward to the fluid outlet. The vortex motion prompts release of air from the fluid, the air collecting adjacent the air release structure for selective release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Yandong Jiang, Byron F. Smith, Lars Axel Strombergsson, Haoxiang Luo
  • Publication number: 20180280631
    Abstract: A single use delivery device is disclosed having a manually deformable liquid container defining an inner chamber, the container having a distal end, a body, a proximal end, and an outlet on the distal end; a tip projecting from the outlet on the distal end of the container, the tip in fluid communication with the inner chamber of the container; and a primer element for removing one or more air bubbles from the chamber, said primer element being attached to and in fluid communication with the deformable container. A method of administering a fluid to or flushing a vascular access device using a single use pre-filled delivery device as described herein is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventors: Suzanne Ferreri, Darrin Manke, James J. Kennedy, III, Morgan Carlson
  • Publication number: 20180280632
    Abstract: An apparatus is for warming a syringe. The apparatus includes a corrugated tube member, a number of heating elements, and an insulating material. The corrugated tube member has a plurality of alternating ridge portions, a plurality of alternating furrow portions each located between a corresponding pair of the ridge portions, and a central bore structured to receive the syringe. The number of heating elements are provided within one or more of the furrow portions. The insulating material is provided around the corrugated tube member and encapsulates the number of heating elements within the furrow portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Inventor: JAMES G. GETSAY
  • Publication number: 20180280633
    Abstract: An apparatus that includes at least one nebulizer that includes a mesh material having a plurality of pores, a vibrating actuator coupled to the nebulizer and configured to produce ultrasonic vibration when energized according to a set energy profile, and a reservoir receiver configured to receive a reservoir that holds a topical formulation, the reservoir being coupled to the nebulizer when received. When the nebulizer is placed in contact with the topical formulation, vibration of the mesh nebulizer by the vibrating actuator, according to the set energy profile, ejects droplets of the topical formulation from the plurality of pores, forming a spray.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2017
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Zane MILLER, Vincenzo CASASANTA, John STREETER
  • Publication number: 20180280634
    Abstract: A system for insufflating a vessel in a human or animal body, such as the rectum (2) comprises a compressed air vessel (12) from which air inflating medium is passed through a pressure regulator (13), a flow control valve (16) and an inflating conduit (14) which extends into the rectum (2) through a bore (9) in an endoscope (8). A first pressure sensor (15) located in a leading end (17) of the endoscope (8) monitors the air pressure directly in the rectum (2). A second pressure sensor (23) on a carrier element (25) extends through the bore (9) of the endoscope (8) into the colon (4) for monitoring pressure in the colon (4). A third pressure sensor (30) adjacent a point (37) of a needle (32) introduced into the abdominal cavity (3), through which air which may leak into the abdominal cavity (3) is exhausted, monitors pressure in the abdominal cavity (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Crospon Limited
    Inventor: John O'DEA
  • Publication number: 20180280635
    Abstract: Handheld carboxy therapy applicators are disclosed. In one implementation, a handheld carboxy therapy applicator includes a heater module, a humidification module, and a hypodermic needle. The heater module is configured to receive a flow of gas and to warm gas within the flow of gas. The humidification module is in fluid communication, such as in a serial connection, with the heater module. The humidification module is configured to receive the flow of gas from the heater module and to humidify the gas within the flow of gas. The hypodermic needle is in serial connection with the humidification module. The hypodermic needle is configured to receive the flow of gas from the humidification module and to inject the flow of gas into a tissue of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2018
    Publication date: October 4, 2018
    Applicant: Northgate Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: Robert R. Mantell