Abstract: A volumetric infusion actuator providing a slot means for receiving a valved cassette having exposed valve pads. An actuation means for automatically moving individual arms into and out of engagement with the valve pads according to a predetermined cycle which governs flow through the cassette.

Abstract: Device for holding and positioning plastic tubing of an intravenous fluid administration set. Device comprises a generally flat, foldable, elongate structure having two outwardly extending arms connected via an intermediate flexible portion having on opposite sides thereof substantially parallel longitudinal recesses which, when the arms are folded against one another, form a longitudinal channel, generally circular in cross section and capable of holding plastic tubing via friction fit. In preferred embodiments, device includes means for irreversibly locking the arms together in a spring-like manner and a tamper prevention and indication means.

Abstract: A device for draining wounds comprises an elongated catheter member having first and second lumens, an antibacteria filter received in communication with the second lumen adjacent the proximal end thereof and a check valve which is interposed between the proximal end of said second lumen and the filter. The distal end of the catheter member is receivable in a wound for draining the wound via suction applied to the proximal end of the first lumen, and a venting effect is provided by the second lumen through the filter and the check valve. The check valve prevents the backflow of liquids through the second catheter member into the filter to prevent the clogging thereof.

Abstract: A pump-actuated sequencing valve for sequentially administering, to a patient, two fluids contained in separate respective reservoirs, wherein the fluid is pumped from a first one of the two reservoirs by means of a pump associated therewith. The valve comprises a first portion connected to the first reservoir, a second portion connected to the second reservoir, and a third portion connected between the first and second portions, on the one hand, and the patient, on the other hand. The second portion includes a ball valve which is pressure-responsive to operation of the pump for blocking flow of fluid to and from the second reservoir, thus blocking both forward flow from the second reservoir and backflow from the sequencing valve toward the second reservoir.

Abstract: A surgical nozzle apparatus used for removing an undesired tissue with a jet of pressurized fluid. A handpiece including a fluid injecting nozzle piece and a valve assembly capable of cutting off the supply of the pressurized fluid to the nozzle piece, further includes a suction nozzle opening at a position downstream of the nozzle piece. The suction nozzle is connected to external suction means so that the waste fluid and the separated tissue at a surgically treated part are simultaneously sucked and discharged during the operation.

Abstract: A cardioplegic controlling and regulating device for the dosed perfusion of cardioplegic perfusion solution in open-heart surgery has a storage container for receiving the cardioplegic solution, which container is part of a scale and can be connected to the heart over a tubular conduit. A pressure-controlled dosing pump which acts on the tubular conduit and cooperates with a second, reversible pump which is constructed as an exhaust pump and is selectively operable synchronously or asynchronously within controllable tolerance limits with the first dosing pump during the perfusion and sustaining of the perfusion. An ultrafilter for the mixture of blood and cardioplegic solution removed from the patient's heart is located in a removal line. An outlet for the blood separated form the ultrafilter is connected by a conduit to a blood storage container and the permeate or filtrate outlet of which ends in a filtrate line or in a filtrate collector vessel.

Abstract: A sanitary, disposable, gastric lavage closed system is disclosed that quickly and effectively flushes material from a patient's stomach. The system includes an elevated, plastic reservoir bag connected through a feed line having a specified bore range, to a T-connection. A gastric tube is fitted to the T-connection and is adapted for insertion into the patient's stomach. A fixed volume of liquid from the reservoir bag is admitted to the patient by pump or by hand control of the feed line over a short, measured period of time.Material in the patient's stomach is then quickly removed into a disposable container that forms a closed system with the rest of the components.An injection syringe may be employed to inject treatment materials into the stomach, remove test samples, and maintain the system free of clogged material.An attachment for colonic irrigation and enemas may be employed to replace and/or by-pass the gastric tube.

Abstract: A suction drainage device is disclosed which comprises a receptacle communicated with a body cavity via an inlet tube. The receptacle is formed as a bellows, flat receptacle, foil or sheet bag, or foil or sheet tube and the like which can be folded or rolled up. A flexible check valve in the form of a foil or sheet valve, or flutter valve, is disposed inside the receptacle. The inlet tube is provided on a side of one edge of the receptacle so that the receptacle can be rolled up over a long roll path without interference from the valve. The device can be manufactured at low cost.

Abstract: A flow control device designed to be used in combination with a catheter system itself designed for monitoring circulatory status including venous and arterial pressure where the subject flow control device provides a continuous flow of infusion fluid throughout the catheter system to prevent occlusion of the system resulting in inaccurate monitoring. The flow control device further has the ability to flush the entire system rapidly by selectively passing a larger quantity of infusion fluid throughout the catheter system when desired.

Abstract: An improved surgical drain of the Abramson type having a triple lumen catheter with a drainage lumen, an irrigation lumen, and an air ventilation lumen. The improved drain is interfitted with a connector providing a suction port for the drainage lumen, an irrigation port for the irrigation lumen, and an air intake port for the air ventilation lumen. Closure plugs for each port may also be provided. The improved drain further includes a suture means for securing the drain in place and stabilizing it and a softened distal end portion to reduce tissue necrosis upon insertion of the drain into the patient's body.

Abstract: A microsurgery system comprising an instrument including a source of vacuum and control means, a remotely connected handpiece adapted to be disposed in the vicinity of the situs of the surgery and including an inlet and suction conduit means coupled to the inlet and to the vacuum source for carrying material away from the surgery situs. The system also includes a cassette assembly arranged for releasable securement to the instrument. The control means of the instrument includes an interrupter bar which cooperates with the cassette assembly for selectively isolating the vacuum source from the suction conduit means. The cassette assembly comprises a body portion, a collection vessel, a first port communicating with the suction conduit and a second port communicating with the vacuum source. Occludable conduit means are coupled between the first and second ports and are arranged to be engaged by the interrupter bar in response to a first signal to isolate the vacuum source from the suction means.

Abstract: A sterile intra-circulatory monitoring system utilizing an indwelling catheter with fluid under pressure being forced through a fluid line to the catheter. The system includes a normally stagnant pressure chamber to which a transducer is connected. The contents of the chamber are periodically flushed back into the fluid line by utilizing a flush valve and a venturi unit. The venturi unit may be an integral part of the flush valve or separate component. With the present invention a closed loop system is utilized which does not compromise the sterility of the system or the environment.

Abstract: A one-way valve is provided for a multiple blood sample needle which valve is self-sealing between the taking of each sample. The valve is a cup valve which utilizes an annular spike arrangement adjacent the bottom of the skirt of the valve for enhancing the sealing effects thereof. In addition, the pedestal-like internal support for the valve is configured to reduce the degree of deflection inwardly of the skirt of the valve, upon opening, which reduction has the effect of reducing the degree of convolution of the circumferential extent of the skirt during the deflection. The revised internal pedestal support reduces, also, any tendency of the valve to cock out of alignment with the longitudinal axis of the valve and its internal support in its normal position.

Abstract: A lymphapheresis or lymph filtration system is disclosed for removing lymph from a patient, separating the lymph into a liquid fraction and a cellular component fraction and returning the liquid fraction to the patient. The system includes an input pump to pump lymph from the patient into a filtration cell having a membrane which filters the lymph into fractions. The liquid fraction is removed from the cell by a reversible pump and is returned to the patient. As the membrane becomes plugged the reversible pump is reversed to backflush the membrane to return it to a high filtration rate. The cellular component fraction which includes lymphocytes is disposed of.

Abstract: An endoscope system comprises an endoscope provided with passages through which air and water are supplied and sucked and pumps for conducting air and water through the corresponding passages. The control section of the endoscope is provided with switches for generating electrical signals to freely preset the flow rates of air and water. Tubes for connecting pumps to the air passages are provided with valves for controlling the flow rates of air and water. The valves are opened by a servo motor driven by a servo motor drive circuit in accordance with the signal levers of the electrical signals issued from the switches.

Abstract: A valve for an arterial monitoring set which continuously supplies a small flow of parenteral liquid, such as normal saline, into a patient's artery while arterial pressure is being continuously monitored. The valve has a flow restrictor providing a normally slow continuous flow rate and an elastically distortable tube which is manually squeezable to provide a fast flush rate. The valve is convenient for one hand operation. A method for assembling the valve by twisting the tube is also disclosed.