Abstract: Vaccine compositions comprising influenza antigens formulated as nanoparticulate water in oil miniemulsions. The vaccines may be formulated at the point of use and are useful in emergency response conditions.

Abstract: Printed instructions (4000) can be included with the tray (100) in a medical procedure kit. The printed instructions (4000) can include instructional material (4202), such as pictorial, step-by-step instructions for using the medical procedure kit. The printed instructions (4000) can be configured as a booklet. The printed instructions (4000) can be adhesively attached to outer packaging (4201), and can include a peelable label (4402) that is separable from the printed instructions (4000) and is configured for attachment to medical records. Colorization of the various components can assist in ensuring safe usage of the medical procedure kit.

Abstract: A package assembly includes a panel, an array of openings defined in the panel, and a plurality of syringe wells. The panel includes an upper surface. Each of the syringe wells is individually associated with a different one of the openings. The panel and the plurality of syringe wells are integrally formed as a unitary structure. Each of the syringe wells is configured to removeably receive a syringe assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition that can be subcutaneously or intradermally injected, comprising: a filling agent; and a fibroblast growth medium.

Abstract: Package for a catheter, with a catheter having catheter tube with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being provided with a catheter connector. A main body is provided for holding the catheter, and a cap for closing off the main body. A gel container is positioned inside the main body, the gel container being provided with a cavity for holding an amount of gel-like lubricating agent. The gel container includes a first opening at a distal end thereof, and a second opening at a proximal end thereof.

Abstract: Device for covering a syringe and needle in order to alleviate the fear and anxiety experienced during pediatric medical and odontological procedures, such as the administration of anesthetics and the like. A device for use, in particular, by a pediatric odontologist for administering anesthetics, or by other health care professionals for administering an injectable medicament, vaccines, collecting blood, etc., characterized by comprising a module for covering the syringe and needle (1, 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e and 9f), and by a needle guide that prevents the needle from breaking when an anesthetic (2) is injected, facilitating a positive behavior in the pediatric patient being treated in the medical or odontological clinic, and eliminating the fear, anxiety and discomfort of such a patient during restoration and surgical procedures.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for applying an fragment of a neurotoxin such as the active light chain (LC) of the botulinum toxin (BoNT), such as one of the serotype A, B, C, D, E, F or G botulinum toxins, via permeabilization of targeted cell membranes to enable translocation of the botulinum neurotoxin light chain (BoNT-LC) molecule across the targeted cell membrane to the cell cytosol where a therapeutic response is produced in a mammalian system. The methods and apparatus include use of catheter based delivery systems, non-invasive delivery systems, and transdermal delivery systems.

Abstract: A medical device holder is comprised of a flexible elongated sheet member, and includes a holding portion configured to hold a three-dimensionally configured part connected of the device. The holding portion is configured to bend back on itself to cover the three-dimensionally configured part. A slit is provided in the sheet member to allow insertion of the distal end portion of the holding portion so that the state in which the holding portion covers the three-dimensionally configured part connected can be maintained. The distal end portion of the holding portion is folded toward the opposite direction from the direction to pull out when retrieving the catheter from the sheet member.

Abstract: A kit of parts for use in the manufacture of a particle cassette for a needleless syringe device. The kit may include a first cassette part having a first rupturable membrane sealed thereto and a second cassette part having a second rupturable membrane sealed thereto. The first and second cassette parts may be arranged to be attachable together so as to create a chamber for the confinement of particles between the first and second membranes. The first and second cassette parts may be substantially annular and the first cassette part defines a receptacle for receiving particles. The second cassette part may be attachable concentrically around or inside the first cassette part.

Abstract: A catheter assembly is disclosed comprising a catheter and a receptacle enclosing said catheter. The receptacle has a first part and a second part, which parts are foldable over each other. Further, at least one sticky adhesive area is arranged on the surface of one of the parts of the receptacle in such a way that the sticky adhesive area is covered by the other part when the receptacle is in a folded disposition, and exposed to the environment when the receptacle is in an unfolded disposition.

Abstract: An elongate medical device including a hub assembly located at the proximal end. The hub assembly includes an interference fit member disposed about a portion of the hub assembly, whereby the interference fit member is configured to form an interference fit with the inner surface of a tubular packaging tube when the elongate medical device is placed in the packaging tube.

Abstract: Package (100) comprising two depressions (101, 102) for a material. The material is stored in the first depression (10), whereas a tool (103) is stored in the second depression (102). When a cover (104) is removed, the tool makes a tipping motion, resulting in the handle of the tool projecting from the package so that the tool can be easily removed.

Abstract: A G-CSF solution formulation which is substantially free from proteins as a stabilizer but which contains at least one amino acid or a salt thereof as a stabilizer.

Abstract: A neutral field tray includes an attachment portion for removably attaching the tray to a mayo stand, a base coupled to the attachment portion, two sidewalls extending upward from opposite sides of the base, a distal endwall extending upward from a distal end of the base, a cover extending between the sidewalls above the base adjacent the distal endwall, and support for positioning a single instrument above the base with a distal end of the instrument underneath the cover and a proximal end of the instrument elevated relative to the distal end of the instrument. A method is also provided for using the neutral field tray.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a packaging device (20) and an intraocular lens injector (10) comprising a body (11) that contains an intraocular lens, said packaging device (20) being for receiving and storing said injector (10) prior to use, said packaging device (20) being made of a material that is waterproof, and being filled with a storage solution for maintaining at least the body (11) of said injector (10) and the intraocular lens in total immersion throughout the duration of storage, said packaging device (20) comprising a substantially rigid container (21, 22) and an opening (25) for enabling said injector (10) to be installed and removed, said container (21, 22) including at least one internal shoulder (26, 27) co-operating with a portion of the injector (10) to center and maintain its lens ejector end (14) away from the walls of said container (21, 22).

Abstract: The present invention provides a dispenser cassette (110) which provides at least one product dispense vial (122) to be filled. The cassette provides a filtrate conduit (128) extending between the dispense vial and a filter unit (116) so that flowpath (120) of the filtrate conduit and the dispense vial is provided and maintained as an environmentally-controlled, or GMP-compliant, volume. The resulting product dispensed into the dispense vial is thus dispensed in a GMP-compliant environment.

Abstract: A hyaluronic acid derivative in which an anti-inflammatory drug is bound to hyaluronic acid through a covalent bond via a spacer having a biodegradable region, and a production process thereof.

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.

Abstract: A medical regimen can be administered with a diagnostic and medication delivery system. In one form the system includes a medication delivery pen with a controller and a monitor for monitoring a characteristic of a bodily fluid with a controller. A case includes a compartment for removably storing the medication delivery pen and the monitor. The case includes a communications link for establishing communication between the controller of the pen and the controller of the monitor. The medication delivery pen and monitor are operable in a first mode cooperative with one another and in a second mode independent of one another.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivery of medication is provided. The invention includes a system for organizing and storing pre-determined dosages of medication by matching indicia on both the storage apparatus and the apparatus containing the medication. The invention allows visually-impaired, elderly, or those unable to read conventional indicia to determine the appropriate dosage of medication and to safely select and take the medication in the appropriate pre-determined dosage indicated by the indicia on the storage apparatus matching the indicia on the apparatus containing the medication.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a composition, for augmentation and regeneration of living tissue in a subject, comprising a population of porous microparticles of a biodegradable polymer, one or more mammalian cell populations, and optionally, a biocompatible adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to packaging for storing and/or transporting and/or holding, in a suspended vertical position, articles equipped with flanges, said packaging comprising a plate, said plate comprising a plurality of rails positioned next to one another. Supporting lips are arranged along rails, a lip and a rail thus forming with a lip of an adjacent rail and this rail a groove. A pair of adjacent lips are capable of supporting and sorting said articles. The plate also comprises an upper wall parallel to the plurality of openings for preventing said articles from coming out of said plate when the latter pivots about a horizontal axis. The rails and the lips are free of bumps, thus enabling the articles to slide along the rails. The packaging of the invention may also comprise a box for holding the plate and a collar for surrounding the plate.

Abstract: A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). When a CSR wrap (1000) is disposed about the tray (100), the printed instructions can be placed atop the CSR wrap (1000) but beneath an outer sterile wrap (1002). The printed instructions (1001) can include a patient portion (1202) that is detachably coupled to a health care services portion (1201) such that it can be taken home with the patient after the procedure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved compositions for controlling marine pest anemones, to methods of application of same, and to kits for the convenient dispensing of such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable packaging device (1) including a wall (2) for accommodating a medical article (100) for use in conjunction with a medical machine (200), the medical article (100) including mounting means (101), the medical machine (200) including mounting means (201) for engagement with the mounting means of the medical article (101), the packaging device including:—a passage opening (20) defined in the wall (2) and having a configuration such that the mounting means (101) of the packaged article can be engaged with the mounting means of the machine (201);—a preferential rupture zone (30) produced on the wall 2 to allow predetermined rupture of the wall (2).

Abstract: Protective package for an elongated medical device, comprises a protective sheath including a lumen sized to receive a body of the elongated medical device, wherein a first end of the sheath is adapted to receive a distal end of the elongated medical device and a second end of the sheath is adapted to receive a proximal end of the elongated medical device and a hydration opening disposed between the first and second ends of the sheath.

Abstract: A quality control system for measuring parameters in a pharmaceutical product includes a receiver vessel to receive a pharmaceutical product therein. The quality control system also includes a sample tube having a first end attached to the receiver vessel to remove pharmaceutical product from the receiver vessel and an appendage connected to a second end of the sample tube. The appendage includes at least one chamber therein to receive a quantity of pharmaceutical product from the receiver vessel. A valve positioned within the sample tube controls flow of the pharmaceutical product to the appendage and prevents flow of the pharmaceutical product from the appendage back into the receiver vessel. The system also includes a quality control device configured to measure at least one parameter of the pharmaceutical product in at least one of the receiver vessel and the appendage.

Abstract: A urinary catheter assembly that can reduce the need for a user to handle the urinary catheter directly, thereby reducing the likelihood of a urinary tract infection and making the catching process less messy. In one aspect, a urinary catheter apparatus and methods for voiding a human's bladder and enabling a human patient to void his or her bladder are provided.

Abstract: A protective sheath for a winged needle has a hilt with a keyhole for releasably receiving a length of tubing. Methods of the invention include forming a U-shaped bend in the tubing and inserting it into the keyhole prior to packaging.

Abstract: An assembly for the delivery of a cardiac surgical device is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a slittable delivery device and a bypass assembly. The slittable delivery device may include a hub, a shaft integrated into the hub and forming at least a segment of the circumferential surface of the hub, and a hemostasis valve contained substantially within the hub. The bypass assembly may include a cap and a valve bypass tool. The cap may be on a proximal end of the hub and may include an opening in the cap extending radially outward from a point near a radial center of the cap through a circumferential edge of the cap. The valve bypass tool may be operably coupled to the cap and may include a longitudinally extending open channel.

Abstract: A medical implement dispenser and disposal system is provided. The medical implement dispenser and disposal system comprises an enclosure having a body portion. A dispensing chamber within the body portion is configured to contain medical implements. A collection chamber within the body portion above the dispensing chamber is configured to collect soiled medical implements. The body portion defines an access opening positioned for passage of medical implements from the dispensing chamber and an inlet opening positioned for passage of soiled medical implements into the collection chamber, wherein the access opening is oriented in a forward facing direction and the inlet opening is also oriented in the forward facing direction. A barrier is positioned within the body portion to separate the dispensing chamber from the collection chamber. The barrier limits the passage of soiled medical implements from the collection chamber to the dispensing chamber.

Abstract: A packaging device for a trocar assembly includes a housing member having a compliant first sleeve adapted for selective frictional retention of a trocar assembly component relative to the housing member and a compliant second sleeve adapted for selective frictional retention of a trocar assembly component relative to the housing member. The first sleeve includes an inlet opening at a first end thereof and a closed second end defining a shield member positioned about a tip of a trocar assembly component positioned therein. The second sleeve includes an inlet opening at a first end thereof and a closed second end defining a shield member positioned about a tip of a trocar assembly component positioned therein.

Abstract: Disclosed is portable case for storing and carrying medical items. The portable case includes a lower section, an upper section hingedly attached to the lower section, and a locking mechanism. The lower section includes a plurality of compartments and a first set of elastic loops members for holding the medical items. The upper section includes a second set of elastic loops for holding medical items. The locking mechanism is adapted to latch the upper section to the lower section in a closed position of the portable case.

Abstract: A sharps container for only one medical pen needle is configured with an elongated, hollow shield having an axially extending recess at a first end thereof. The recess is sized to receive the outer diameter of a pen needle hub. A cover member, sized for closing off the first end of the shield, is connected to the shield by means facilitating movement of the cover member between (i) a first position adjacent to a side of the shield and (ii) a second position abutting the first end of the shield. Locking means may be used for locking the cover member in the second position. The container has dual utilizations, first as a container for only one used medical pen needle and alternatively as a container for only one unused medical pen needle.

Abstract: A method for storing pipette chips for making a container for storing used pipette chips on a pipetting device compact is provided. A method for storing pipette chips including a step of moving a pipette chip to an entrance portion of a pipette chip container, a step of cutting at least a part of a pipette chip, a step of taking a cut pipette chip into the pipette chip container, and a step of stacking a pipette chip to be subsequently taken in onto a preceding taken-in pipette chip.

Abstract: An oral care kit for a defined oral care treatment cycle is provided herein. The oral care kit utilizes a substantially rectangular box having oral care packs positioned therein. The oral care packs contain oral care devices useful for administering oral care treatment during a 24 hour oral care treatment cycle.

Abstract: An intravascular device can have an elongate shaft and a proximal hub assembly. The proximal hub assembly can include an interference fit member (IFM) which forms an interference fit with a carrier tube to reduce the tendency of the device to fall out of the carrier tube during handling and to provide for easy removal of the device when ready for use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packing for an infusion set. The infusion set for intermittent or continuous administration of a therapeutic substance, such as insulin, includes an infusion part having a cannula penetrating the skin of a patient and a connector which connects the infusion part with a medical device such as an adaptor for a syringe or an insulin pump. The insertion of the infusion part will be performed with an insertion needle which is delivered together with the infusion part under sterile conditions. The packaging includes an impenetrable part protecting the surroundings from the insertion needle and a removal part which is to be removed by the user before applying the infusion part. The inner surface of the impenetrable part is provided with a retainer for releasable retaining at least a part of the infusion set.

Abstract: An insulin syringe storage rack comprised of: a first side surface and a second side surface, both being substantially vertical and having a top edge; a top surface being substantially horizontal and supported by the first and second side surfaces; a plurality of apertures positioned on the top surface and sized to receive an insulin syringe; and a plurality of tubular structures, each positioned below the top surface and corresponding to one of the apertures and adapted to receive and vertically support said insulin syringe. Alternate embodiments of the insulin syringe storage rack can further include one or more additional storage receptacles a front side surface and/or a rear side surface, and space for disposing indicia thereon.

Abstract: The sterile vascular access kit contains sterile supplies needed to access an implanted vascular device, such as a Mediport. The kit contains all the medical supplies needed to accomplish the vascular access procedure, thereby eliminating the need to locate and gather such medical supplies. The medical supplies include a facemask and gloves, Tegaderm dressing for providing a sterile covering, a needleless blood transfer device, an injection cap, syringes containing normal saline for flushing the tubing, and empty syringe for drawing blood, preferably a syringe of heparin for flushing the tubing and port. The kit also contains sponges, sterile adhesive strips, alcohol prep pads and Chloraprep for cleansing the access site.

Abstract: A package set is provided. The package set includes a holder; a container removably coupled to the holder; and a correlator including at least one container label coupled to the container and at least one holder label coupled to the holder, each container label and each holder label includes a description portion and an indicator, the indicator of the holder label is substantially identical to the indicator of the container label to facilitate matching at least one container to at least one holder.

Abstract: A convenience kit assembled and organized to measure, fill and dispense medication and flush solutions to patients through connections to patient lines and catheters while improving safety and efficacy of such procedures by requiring fewer post-sterilization makes and breaks when compared to similar filling and dispensing methods using conventional components. Further the kit improves flush compliance by facilitating dispensing of flush solutions and decreases likelihood of infections by providing for flushing of patient lines and catheter connecting fittings without any additional line breaks. The kit is provided in resealable, tamper evident kit packaging which permits sealed transport of kit parts after initial opening and follow-on parts use. Convenience of operation is provided by a two syringe assembly which is operable by a single hand by which selective dispensing is accomplished from either of the two syringes while obstructing flow from the other syringe.

Abstract: A kit comprising a medical dispensing container (402), such as a vial for diagnostic agents, and a liquid transfer device (401) to be used to transfer a liquid into or from said dispensing container. The transfer device allows substantially limiting the gaseous exchange between the inside of a vial and the external ambient, when the device is connected to the vial in steady state conditions.

Abstract: A technique for identifying a vein in a patient is disclosed. The technique involves the application of a thermochromic ink to a venous area on the skin of a patient (e.g., human or animal). The thermochromic ink comprises thermosensitive color-changing microcapsules that contain a proton-accepting chromogen and a desensitizer. The desensitizer possesses a melting point above which the chromogen is capable of becoming protonated, thereby resulting in a color change. Thereafter, the venous area is observed for the color change.

Abstract: A method is provided including introducing a delivery device through a vessel wall to a treatment site within one of a peri-adventitial space or a pericardium adjacent a coronary blood vessel and delivering a treatment agent through the delivery device. The treatment agent is delivered through the delivery device according to conditions that hydraulically dissect tissue planes within the peri-adventitial space. A kit is provided including a delivery device having a needle to be advanced through one of an epicardium of a heart and a wall of a coronary blood vessel into a peri-adventitial space and a treatment agent comprising particles having an average diameter on the order of 15 microns or more to be delivered through the delivery device into the peri-adventitial space.

Abstract: A medical device lubricating assembly for imparting a lubricious and/or antimicrobial liquid onto a medical device is provided. The medical device is surrounded by a pouch and the assembly includes a barrier for bifurcating the pouch into a wet compartment and a dry compartment. Lubricating fluid is stored in the wet compartment or is otherwise introduced into the wet compartment prior to removal of the medical device from the pouch. This assists in insertion and implantation of the device into a body cavity or opening.

Abstract: A plastic ampoule includes a container (12) for receiving a defined fluid, with a neck (14) that can be closed by a head (16). The neck has a channel-type entrance port (24) for air to the interior (26) of the container (12). The fluid can be safely stored and a syringe or needle base is reliably filled at any speed of withdrawal by the syringe or needle base. For this purpose, the entrance port (24) for air includes at least one ring channel (28, 30) that is at least partially disposed on the outer and/or inner periphery of the neck (14).

Abstract: A completely new kit and method includes a device (connector strip with slotted hole) to hold steady a catheter for lubrication and insertion. This kit and method are designed to be used by patients who use an Intermittent Catheter technique. The connector strip comprises one portion of a two-part fastener, and the mating portion can be mounted at appropriate mounting location(s), such as the user's waistband(s). A small pouch, which can fit in a man's pants pocket, can stow all of the necessary elements of this kit.

Abstract: An insulin syringe storage rack comprised of: a first side surface and a second side surface, both being substantially vertical and having a top edge; a top surface being substantially horizontal and supported by the first and second side surfaces; a plurality of apertures positioned on the top surface and sized to receive an insulin syringe; and a plurality of tubular structures, each positioned below the top surface and corresponding to one of the apertures and adapted to receive and vertically support said insulin syringe. Alternate embodiments of the insulin syringe storage rack can further include one or more additional storage receptacles a front side surface and/or a rear side surface, and space for disposing indicia thereon.

Abstract: An insulin syringe storage rack comprised of: a top layer, a middle layer, and a bottom layer, each substantially parallel to one another, a first side surface and a second side surface supporting the top layer, middle layer, and bottom layer. The top layer and middle layer each have a series of apertures, with each aperture on the top layer having a corresponding aperture on the middle layer and adapted to receive and vertically position an insulin syringe within one (1) of the apertures on the top layer and one (1) of the apertures on the middle layer. The rack is intended for use within a refrigerator and includes sufficient surface area between the apertures and/or between the apertures and the edge of the top surface to allow writing, a label, or other indicia to be positioned to indicate information about one (1) or more of the syringes. The rack can further include one (1) or more additional horizontal support layers.