Abstract: Disclosed is an auto-injector for administering a medicament, comprising: a housing; a cartridge receiver configured to receive a cartridge comprising a first stopper; a drive module coupled to move a plunger rod configured to move the first stopper; a resistance sensor configured to provide a resistance signal indicative of resistance against movement of the plunger rod; and a processing unit coupled to the drive module and to the resistance sensor. The processing unit being configured to: control the drive module to move the plunger rod towards the extended plunger rod position; determine present plunger rod position; receive the resistance signal; determine a cartridge parameter based on the resistance signal and the present plunger rod position; and control the drive module to adjust the movement of the plunger rod based on the cartridge parameter.

Abstract: An assembly for a drug delivery device is presented. The assembly comprises a housing and a piston rod having a longitudinal axis, a distal end and a proximal end. The piston rod further comprises a piston rod interaction feature, and a piston rod guide being movable with respect to the piston rod, the piston rod guide further comprising a guide interaction feature corresponding to the piston rod interaction feature, the piston rod guide being movable with respect to the piston rod to switch between a first state and a second state of the assembly, the second state being different from the first state.

Abstract: A plunger rod for use in a syringe barrel for driving a bung through the syringe barrel to expel a substance therefrom, the plunger rod including: a bung fixing configured to be received within a recess of a bung and including at least one laterally extending lug including a thread engagement surface configured to engage with a point on a track portion of a thread on a sidewall of the recess, wherein the lug is further configured to cross the thread on relative rotation between the plunger rod and the bung under a force applied by a user, such that the thread engagement surface of the lug engages the point of the track portion every full rotation of the syringe plunger relative to the bung.

Abstract: Drug delivery devices for selecting and dispensing a number of doses of a medicament are provided. The drug delivery device includes a medicament reservoir attached to a housing, a drive mechanism including a plunger axially movable relative to the housing for dispensing doses of the medicament from the medicament reservoir, a dose selecting element releasably coupled to the drive mechanism and rotatable relative to the housing in a first direction for selecting a dose, a trigger axially movable relative to the housing for initiating dispensing of a dose selected by the dose selecting element, and a limiter selectively permitting and preventing axial movement of the trigger depending on the amount of the selected dose.

Abstract: The syringe with an adjustable needle shield is a reusable syringe, such as for applying anesthetic to a patient during a dental procedure, with a sliding needle shield, allowing the exposed length, or application length, of the needle to be selectively adjusted. The syringe with an adjustable needle shield includes an elongated hollow barrel having opposed open and closed ends, a medicament cartridge removably received within the elongated hollow barrel, and a hypodermic needle. A first end of a plunger rod is slidably received within the elongated hollow barrel and is adapted for selectively compressing a sliding plunger end of the medicament cartridge. A cylindrical shield is provided for selectively and adjustably covering the hypodermic needle. The elongated hollow barrel slidably engages the cylindrical shield such that the cylindrical shield adjustably covers a desired portion of the hypodermic needle.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an injection needle assembly for use in a medicament delivery device. The injection needle assembly comprises an injection needle holder, an injection needle fixed to said injection needle holder, the injection needle having a proximal end and a distal end, and a sealing assembly for sealing the distal end of the injection needle. The sealing assembly comprises a spacer element surrounding the distal end of the injection needle and a sealing membrane for sealing the distal end of the injection needle.

Abstract: An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are devices and methods for the use of medicament devices. The devices and methods may be used to detect or sense one or more parameters of a medicament device, for instance, shake parameters, actuation parameters, or inhalation airflow parameters. The devices and methods may be used to indicate to a user that the medicament device is in an appropriate condition for actuation of the medicament device. The devices and methods may be used to indicate to a user that the medicament device is in a condition to deliver an intended dosage range of a formulation. The devices and methods may further be used to guide a user through proper usage of a medicament device.

Abstract: Methods for reducing the risk of a thromboembolic event, and a related drug delivery system are provided. In some embodiments, a dose of acetylsalicylic acid can be provided in powder form to a patient using a dry powder inhaler. The dose can be effective to reduce a risk of a thromboembolic event in a patient. A dry powder inhaler used for the method can have a mouthpiece, a reservoir for receiving the dose of acetylsalicylic acid, and an actuation member for making available the dose of acetylsalicylic acid for inhalation by a patient through the mouthpiece.

Abstract: A dry powder inhaler includes a powder storage element configured to hold a powdered medicament and an inlet channel receives powdered medicament from the powder storage element that is entrained in an airflow. The inlet channel has a first diameter and defines an opening. The inhaler includes a dispersion chamber that receives the airflow and the powdered medicament from the opening. The dispersion chamber has a second diameter. The inhaler includes an actuator housed within the dispersion chamber. The actuator oscillates within the dispersion chamber when exposed to the airflow to deaggregate the powdered medicament entrained by the airflow passing through the dispersion chamber. A ratio between the first diameter and the second diameter is between about 0.40 and 0.60 such that an audible sound is produced as the actuator oscillates. The inhaler includes an outlet channel through which the airflow and powdered medicament exit the inhaler.

Abstract: A breath-responsive inhaler having a trigger mechanism for triggering delivery of a medicament to a user, the trigger mechanism including a medicament source, having a primed position in which the inhaler is primed for use and an actuated position in which the medicament source is actuated to dispense a dose of medicament, a toggle mechanism for selectively permitting movement of the source from its primed position to its actuated position, the toggle mechanism comprising a vane positioned in the air flow path, the vane being pivoted about a vane pivot, and wherein the trigger mechanism is triggered by movement of the vane upon inhalation of the user to move the toggle mechanism between a primed condition in which the medicament source is maintained in its primed position by cooperation with the toggle mechanism and an actuated condition in which the toggle mechanism is disengaged from cooperation with the medicament source

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for use with a vaporizer that vaporizes at least one active ingredient of a plant material. In response to receiving a first input to the vaporizer, the plant material is heated, in a first heating step. An indication of the temperature of the plant material is detected, and, in response to detecting an indication that the temperature of the plant material is at a first temperature, the first heating step is terminated, by withholding causing further temperature increase of the plant material. The first temperature is less than 95 percent of the vaporization temperature of the active ingredient. Subsequently, a second input is received at the vaporizer. In response thereto, the plant material is heated to the vaporization temperature, in a second heating step. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: A method of operating a device for treating sleep disordered breathing (SDB), wherein the device provides continuous positive airway pressure during sleep, includes applying a treatment pressure to a patient, monitoring the patient for speech output, generating a signal in response to detected speech of the patient, and, in response to the signal, reducing the treatment pressure applied to the patient.

Abstract: A flow generator (21) for a respiratory therapy system configured to deliver a breathable gas flow to a patient comprises a housing (27) comprising an inlet (28) and an outlet (25) and a gas flow path between the inlet (28) and outlet (25). An impeller is mounted within the housing (27) for rotation about an axis, the impeller configured to be rotationally driven by a motor to provide a gas flow along the gas flow path. Various embodiments are disclosed in which the flow generator (21) further comprises a sensor (23) mounted in the housing (27) in the gas flow path and configured to detect a property of the gas flow. The sensor (23) may be mounted in the outlet (25) so as to project into the gas flow path. Flow generator may comprise an axial inlet (28) and a tangential outlet (25). In another embodiment the sensor (23) may be mounted in the inlet (28).

Abstract: An endobronchial tube comprising at least two lumens of different lengths for selectively associating with a patient about at least two locations relative to the Tracheal Carina, said tube comprising: a first lumen having an open distal end that associates proximally to the Carina within the Trachea, with a first inflatable cuff; a second lumen having an open distal end that extends distally, past the Carina and associates within one of the Left Bronchial branch and Right Bronchial branch with a second inflatable cuff; a dedicated image sensor lumen spanning the length of said first lumen, the dedicated image sensor lumen comprising an image sensor and illumination source disposed adjacent to the distal end of said first lumen, and configured to provide an image of the Tracheal bifurcation of the Tracheal Carina, the openings of the Left Bronchial branch, and the opening Right Bronchial branch; and at least one dedicated cleaning lumen disposed parallel with said dedicated image sensor lumen along the length

Abstract: A medical system for assisting with an intubation procedure for a patient. The system comprising airflow sensors configured to obtain data indicative of airflow in the patient's airway and physiological sensors configured to obtain information regarding airflow in the patient's lungs. The system further including a monitoring device communicatively coupled to the airflow sensors and the physiological sensors. The patient monitoring device comprising at least one processor coupled to memory and configured to: provide a user interface on a display and assist the rescuer in determining proper placement of an endotracheal tube, receive the data indicative of the airflow in the patient's airway, receive the physiological information regarding the airflow in the patient's lungs, and determine whether the tube is properly placed based on the received physiological information, and present an output of the determination of whether the ET tube was properly placed.

Abstract: A nasal mask has exhalation scoop fixed adjacent a lower portion of mask, adapted to overlie an upper lip of a patient when the mask is worn. The mask includes ports for sampling flow of CO2 expelled from the mouth and nose of the patient to the end-port, and a pressure-based flow resistor for balancing flow of CO2 expelled from the mouth and the nose of the patient.

Abstract: A patient interface may include a plenum chamber pressurisable to a therapeutic pressure; a seal-forming structure constructed and arranged to form a seal with a region of the patient's face; a positioning and stabilising structure to provide an elastic force to hold the seal-forming structure on the patient's head, the positioning and stabilising structure may include a tie; a vent structure; a decoupling structure configured to provide a fluid connection between the plenum chamber and an air circuit for the flow of air at the therapeutic pressure for breathing by the patient; and a frame having at least one tie attachment structure to receive the tie, wherein the frame is configured to be resiliently movable in any direction having at least one of a component parallel to the patient's sagittal plane, a component parallel to the patient's coronal plane, a component parallel to the patient's Frankfort horizontal plane.

Abstract: The present invention is an adaptor for connecting a pressurized gas, such as an oxygen supply, to two different outlets, with each outlet connected to a different gas delivery device. Gas delivery devices include, but are not limited to a nasal cannula, a c-pap machine, a bi-pap machine, a bubbler, or a nebulizer. The adaptor is provided with a valve located within the adaptor that can be used to direct the gas from the gas supply selectively to one of the two different outlets, or alternately, to both outlets at the same time.

Abstract: A conduit (14A) for conducting a flow of breathing gas from a pressure generating device (4) to a cushion (10) of a patient interface device (8) includes a housing (22) that defines a passage (24) therethrough. The conduit further includes a first magnetic element (30A) disposed on a first side of the passage and a second magnetic element (32A) disposed on a second side of the passage opposite the first side. The first and second magnetic elements are positioned such that the magnetic fields produced by each magnetic element interact in a manner such that the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are repelled away from each other in a manner which resists collapse of the passage.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a breathing circuit component is provided and comprises: an inlet; an outlet; and an enclosing wall defining a gases passageway between the inlet and the outlet, at least a region of the wall comprising a membrane that allows the passage of water vapour without substantially allowing the passage of liquid water or respiratory gases, wherein, said membrane has a thickness of about 35 to 45 micrometers.

Abstract: A system for treating a patient suffering from obstructive sleep apnea or snoring is diclsoed. The system includes an air flow generator configured to deliver an air flow at a positive therapeutic pressure during the treatment, and an expiratory valve with an open pressure connected air flow generator. The open pressure is dependent on the therapeutic pressure from the air flow generator. The expiratory valve further exerts a back pressure upon each exhalation from the patient sufficient to create a pneumatic splint in the patient's respiratory tract. The exhalation from the patient has a first half followed by a second half and the back pressure is varied such that during the start of the first half the back pressure is between 0 and 50% of a peak back pressure and increases to a peak back pressure in the second half.

Abstract: A method of transplanting a desired emotional state from a donor to a recipient comprising determining an emotional state of the donor; recording neural correlates of the emotional state of the donor who is in the desired emotional state; analyzing neural correlates of the emotional state of the donor to decode at least one of a temporal and a spatial pattern corresponding to the desirable emotional state; converting said at least one of a temporal and a spatial pattern corresponding to the desirable emotional state into a neurostimulation pattern; storing the neurostimulation pattern in the nonvolatile memory; retrieving the neurostimulation pattern from the nonvolatile memory; stimulating the recipients brain with at least one stimulus modulated with the neurostimulation pattern to induce the desired emotional state in the recipient.

Abstract: Described and disclosed herein are various embodiments of systems, devices, components and methods configured to deliver a two-dimensional acoustic coordinated reset neuromodulation therapy to a patient's auditory cortex. A novel auditory stimulation regime is employed, where suitably configured therapeutic signals that take into account the patient's tinnitus frequency and periodicity are employed to excite areas surrounding the center of tinnitus excitation in the patient's auditory cortex.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to perform at least the following: receive respective sleep profiles of a plurality of users, each sleep profile comprising recorded sleep phases of a sleep session of a respective user of the plurality of users, receive a target sleep outcome of the plurality of users; and based on the respective sleep profiles and the target sleep outcome, determine one or more respective sleep adjustments for provision to at least one of the respective plurality of users, the respective sleep adjustments comprising stimuli configured to attempt to adjust a respective user's sleep during one or more of the respective user's sleep session and a subsequent sleep session, in an attempt to achieve, at least in part, the target sleep outcome of the plurality of users.

Abstract: A system and method for a therapeutic apparatus that includes an external casing of a first therapeutic apparatus, wherein the external casing comprises of a plush body, the external casing comprising at least one compartment; a therapeutic module system that comprises of a set of interaction devices and a wireless communication system, wherein the therapeutic module system may be removably oriented into the at least one compartment; the set of interaction devices comprising of: sensing inputs that comprise of a auditory sensing system, a haptic sensing system, an olfaction sensing system, and other biosensing systems, and output systems that comprise of at least an auditory feedback and haptic feedback systems; and a processing system that comprises configuration to assess the state of a subject through the sensing inputs and control the output systems in response to the sensing inputs.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compositions, devices, patches, systems and methods that are useful for estimating, determining, modulating and/or improving the sleep/wake and/or circadian phase of a subject (e.g., a human subject) by the dispensing of measured quantities of agents to a subject or into an environment of the subject and the continuous monitoring and/or tracking of the subject's consciousness (e.g., sleep/wake) patterns. In certain aspects, the compositions, devices, patches, systems and methods disclosed herein are capable of delivering one or more agents to a subject in response to measured consciousness patterns estimations and circadian phase estimations, thereby aligning the subject's circadian biology to the external environment and improving the quality and duration of sleep.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible catheter with a locatable sensor includes non-rotatably coupling a spool with a wire to a first portion of a spool carrier, non-rotatably coupling the spool carrier to a catheter body, and rotating the spool carrier with the catheter body, thereby wrapping a portion of the wire about a distal end portion of the catheter body to form a wrapping layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible catheter with a locatable sensor includes simultaneously rotating first and second spools about a common axis, whereby first and second leads of a wire twist together to form a twisted pair of the wire, and rotating a catheter body about a longitudinal axis defined by the catheter body, whereby the twisted pair of the wire wraps about a proximal end portion of the catheter body.

Abstract: A medical device that is configured to house an expandable balloon includes a tubular sheath and a retaining member. The tubular sheath includes a longitudinal slit that extends parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tubular sheath and the retaining member is configured to retain the tubular sheath in a closed configuration. The tubular sheath may house the expandable balloon while the expandable balloon is attached to a catheter that is configured to navigate the expandable balloon into a body of a patient. The tubular sheath may be configured to house the expandable balloon substantially through the process of inserting the expandable balloon into the vasculature of the patient. Once the expandable balloon has been introduced into the introducer sheath and/or inserted into the vasculature of the patient, the retaining member may be disengaged and the tubular sheath removed from the catheter.

Abstract: A tubular sheath for enclosing an expandable balloon attached to the distal portion of a catheter encloses and protects the expandable balloon. The tubular sheath is configured to be slidable and removable from the catheter. The tubular sheath may include a longitudinal splitting element that is removable as a result of a force applied to the longitudinal splitting element. The longitudinal splitting element is configured to split the wall of the tubular sheath in response to the force. Alternatively, the tubular sheath may include a gripping portion that has relatively poor cohesive strength to adjacent portions of the tubular sheath. The tubular sheath is configured to be removable in response to a force applied to the gripping portion.

Abstract: A delivery device for an implantable medical device may include an inner shaft configured to retain the implantable medical device at its distal end, an outer shaft slidably disposed about the inner shaft, and a locking hub affixed to the outer shaft. The locking hub may include a housing, a piston element in the housing, an actuator operatively coupled to the piston element, and a clamping gasket made of a compressible material and disposed in the housing. The actuator may be movable relative to the housing between unlocked and locked conditions. The clamping gasket may have a lumen defining a first diameter with the actuator in the unlocked condition and a second diameter with the actuator in the locked condition, the second diameter being less than the first diameter. The outer shaft and the locking hub may be fixed to the inner shaft with the actuator in the locked condition.

Abstract: In various examples, a medical device is configured to be at least partially insertable within a patient. The medical device includes a first elongate member including a sidewall surrounding and defining a lumen extending through the first elongate member between a first proximal end and a first distal end. A second elongate member is sized and shaped to fit within the lumen of the first elongate member. A coil is disposed within the sidewall of the first elongate member, wherein the coil is configured to sense a position of the second elongate member with respect to the coil. In some examples, the first elongate member includes a catheter, and the second elongate member includes a guidewire.

Abstract: A lavage catheter for the treatment of a maxillary sinus is described. The catheter comprises a proximal portion and a distal portion. The distal portion comprises an irrigation tip. The irrigation tip has a tip opening through which fluid may be delivered by one handed operation of the catheter. A method for lavaging the maxillary sinus includes inserting the lavage catheter into a patient's anatomy and advancing the irrigation tip into the maxillary sinus using one hand.

Abstract: A retention member (1) for securing a catheter (2) on a patient (P) comprises a base element (10) having a bottom side (103) and a top side (104), the bottom side being placeable on the patient (P) and the top side (104) being adapted for receiving the catheter (2). The retention member (1) furthermore comprises a ribbon (14) having a first end (140) connected to the top side (104) of the base element (10) and having a second end (141) opposite the first end (140), wherein the base element (10) comprises at least one opening (150, 151) through which the second end (141) of the ribbon (14) is insertable for fixing the catheter (2) on the retention member (1) in between the base element (10) and the ribbon (14). In this way a retention member is provided which is easy and safe to use, may suit to secure catheters of different sizes on a patient and at the same time may be manufactured in a cost-effective manner.

Abstract: A tube securing device is disclosed. The device includes a tube receiving channel having a lower portion and an upper portion. The upper portion includes a plurality of flexible clasps that are adapted to retain tubing in the tube receiving channel. A footprint portion is secured to the tube receiving channel. The footprint portion is provided with non-woven fabric or an adhesive pad. A method of using the tube securing device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A catheter has a double-action retention mechanism with (a) one retention mechanism having a reinforced retention body transformable into a deployed flower-like configuration when the catheter is inserted in the bodily cavity, and (b) a stabilizer securing the catheter to a patient's body to maintain a stable position. The retention mechanism for securing the catheter in the bodily cavity is configured with a thickened or reinforced wall portions of the retention body. The inner channel of the catheter body is wider than conventional catheters, thus attaining better drainage and better fluid flow. Due to the reinforced flower configuration, an inadvertent removal of the catheter with the flower configuration fully deployed will afflict no significant damage.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a guidewire configured for placement of large bore catheters and cannulae inside of a patient's blood vessels without fluoroscopic guidance. The guidewire, in accordance with certain aspects of an embodiment of the invention, comprises sections of varying stiffness throughout optimally fixed length portions of the guidewire that particularly ease placement of such large bore catheters and cannulae in ECMO applications.

Abstract: n endovascular device including a hollow shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, and sized for insertion into a blood vessel, may be provided. The endovascular device may also include a control line configured to extend through the hollow shaft and an actuatable working element situated distally from the distal end of the hollow shaft and configured to receive an actuation force transmitted via the control line. The endovascular device may further include an actuator configured to exert the actuation force on the control line to cause relative movement between the control line and the hollow shaft and to actuate the working element. The endovascular device may also include a rotation restriction element configured to substantially impede the control line from rotating relative to the working element, while permitting relative axial movement between the control line and the hollow shaft.

Abstract: In some examples, a splittable sheath includes a sheath body defining a lumen configured to receive an expandable balloon of a catheter, and a tab extending from a proximal end or a distal end of the sheath body. The tab includes a major surface having an outer edge defining a serpentine shape. Outward movement of the tab relative to a central longitudinal axis of the sheath body causes splitting of the sheath body.

Abstract: In some examples, a device includes a catheter and a sheath. The catheter includes a catheter body and an expandable balloon positioned on the catheter body. The sheath includes a sheath body including a wall defining a lumen configured to receive the expandable balloon, the wall defining a channel extending longitudinally at least partially between a proximal end of the sheath body and a distal end of the sheath body, and a sheath insert configured to close the channel. The sheath insert includes a septum configured to be removably received within the channel, and a flange extending from the septum and configured to retain the septum within the channel when the septum is received within the channel.

Abstract: A medical device includes a catheter, an expandable balloon on the distal portion of the catheter, and a sheath that is configured to enclose and protect the expandable balloon. The sheath extends within a sheath lumen of the catheter and out from the catheter through a distal opening of the sheath lumen. When in a deployed configuration, the sheath extends proximally to enclose at least a portion of the expandable balloon. The sheath may be axially movable within the sheath lumen of the catheter to actuate from the deployed configuration to a retracted configuration. In moving to the retracted configuration, the sheath may expose the outer surface of the expandable balloon.

Abstract: A liquid dispensing device includes a handle having a hollow interior defining a fluid reservoir. A base member is affixed to the lower end of the handle and has a bottom surface, and a frangible cover is secured over the bottom surface and forms a seal across the opening of the fluid reservoir. A swab head comprising an absorbent sponge-like member and a button element is supported on the base member. The sponge-like member has opposing outer and inner sides wherein the inner side is affixed to the base member. The button element includes a foot portion at a first longitudinal end adjacent to the outer side of the sponge-like member and includes a penetration end at an opposing second longitudinal end of the button element.

Abstract: Disclosed is a microneedle array. The microneedle array includes a substrate, a plurality of needle openings provided in the substrate, and a plurality of needle units disposed around respective needle openings and each having a plurality of microneedles circumferentially arranged at regular intervals around respective needle opening to protrude from the substrate so as to be inserted into the skin.

Abstract: The invention relates to trans-epithelial frictionally abrasive tissue sampling devices for performing biopsies and methods of inducing an immune response against a pathogen, wherein epithelial cells containing the pathogen are disrupted with the frictionally abrasive tissue sampling device to introduce the pathogen into the bloodstream of a patient.

Abstract: Fluid communication devices and supporting structures may be provided for use with intraosseous devices. Apparatus and methods may also be provided to communicate fluids with an intraosseous device.

Abstract: A method of treating a host having an implanted subcutaneous access port, comprising using an access port locater configured to locate a subcutaneous access port located beneath a skin surface of a host.

Abstract: A coupling for securing a hollow tip to a catheter shaft generally includes a distal portion and a proximal portion. The distal portion includes a first cylindrical body, an outer surface of which includes at least one circumferential groove and at least one flat region. The proximal portion includes a second cylindrical body, an outer surface of which includes at least one channel. A ramp may also be provided at a distal end of the second cylindrical body. A nominal outer diameter of the first cylindrical body is smaller than a nominal outer diameter of the second cylindrical body. Together, the distal portion and the proximal portion define a tunnel extending through and along a length of the coupling.

Abstract: A tubular coupling comprising a first connector comprising a body defining a first passageway portion and a valve area, the valve area comprising a first volume adjacent to an end of the first passageway portion; and a second volume in fluid communication with the first volume; and a first valve disposed in the first volume of the valve area; and a second connector adapted to receive at least a portion of the first connector, the second connector comprising: a body defining a second passageway portion and a valve area, the valve area comprising: a first volume adjacent to an end of the second passageway portion; and a second volume in fluid communication with the first volume; and a second valve disposed in the first volume of the valve area.

Abstract: A breakaway medical tubing connector and method for joining two sections of medical tubing includes a pump side member and a patient side member positioned axially opposite from the pump side member. The patient side member has a first channel disposed within the pump side member and a first valve disposed within the first channel. The pump side member has a second channel disposed within the patient side member and a second valve disposed within the second channel. The first valve may be an active valve and the second valve may be a passive valve. A securing bar may be disposed on the pump side member and a securing arm may be disposed on the patient side member for providing a detachable coupling of the two members.