Receptacle Attached To Or Inserted Within Body To Receive Discharge Therefrom Patents (Class 604/327)
- Having deodorant means (e.g., filter) (Class 604/333)
- Having additional irrigation port or means (Class 604/334)
- With flow control means (e.g., valve, etc.) (Class 604/335)
- With hydrocolloid type seal (e.g., gel, starch, karaya gum, etc.) (Class 604/336)
- Means for covering stoma or body opening (Class 604/337)
- Mounting ring or annulus around body opening (Class 604/338)
- With body support means (e.g., belt, garment, etc.) (Class 604/345)
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Patent number: 8795258Abstract: The urisheath provided here includes an element of thin material (a strip) that allows at least two lengths of it to run in a parallel fashion down either side of the sheath. The is obtained by injection molding the strip in liquid silicone in the silicone injection molding process for the urisheath, either by one, two or more component injection molding. The injection molding takes place in an injection molding form for a urisheath with a cavity for the body portion and a cavity for the strip portion wherein the cavity for the body portion is connected to the cavity for the strip portion creating an attachment zone between the strip and the sheath.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2007Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Henrik Lindenskov Nielsen, Johan Christiansson, Peter Persson
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Publication number: 20140207093Abstract: A cover for concealing and supporting a urinary incontinence bag to be worn by an individual in conjunction with a catheter and attached tubing. The cover provides a comfortable sleeve for containing the urinary bag and one or more straps for securing the bag to the leg of an individual. Additional features include a covered sleeve window for monitoring the urine bag contents and a collar for increased wearing comfort and support of the tubing. An outflow valve cover is also disclosed for concealing and protecting the outflow valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: MARY MARSHALL ENTERPRISES, INC.Inventor: MARY L. MARSHALL
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Patent number: 8777912Abstract: A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste management system may include a securement device for maintaining the position of the waste transport device following insertion. The waste transport device may include a modular medication delivery apparatus with a disposable delivery device for delivering medication to the patient following insertion of the waste transport device.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: C. R. Bard, Inc.Inventors: Vasu Nishtala, Jeffrey Francis Kline, Ronald L. Bracken
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Publication number: 20140194839Abstract: The present invention relates to a drainage bag support apparatus that has a trunk belt, one or more support straps, and additional means to connect the trunk belt and the support straps together, to adjust the support strap, and to attach a drainage bag. The apparatus of the present invention allows one to adjust and lock the length of the support strap, to change the positions of the trunk belt and the support straps, and to use one or more drainage bags. Methods of using the drainage bag support apparatus include securing the trunk belt around an individual and securing one or more drainage bags to the drainage bag support apparatus. Kits that provide the components of the drainage bag support apparatus to be used along with at least one drainage bag are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: GLOBAL MEDICAL INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Mario Torres-Leon
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Patent number: 8764717Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealing wafer (1) adapted to be arranged in a stoma receiving hole (5) of a base plate (2) comprising an attachment platform extending from an outer edge adapted to be attached to the base plate towards an inner edge defining a through-going hole (17) for receiving a stoma, the sealing wafer further comprising at least a first urging part extending transversely from the proximal surface facing towards the user during use of the attachment platform and wherein the first urging part is resilient in the direction transverse to the proximal surface. This provides a sealing wafer which is particularly suitable for use with a stoma around which the skin has an uneven curvature, such as a retracted stoma wherein the stoma has pulled back resulting in a crater-like area.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2010Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Alastair Willoughby, Thomas Bates Jackson, Gary Stacey
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Patent number: 8764716Abstract: A kit for collecting stool, comprising an adapter (1) for connecting the anus or a perianal stoma of a user to a peripheral device, said adapter comprises a flexible adhesive plate (2) having first through going hole, a flexible tube (3) extending from a first opening (11) to a second opening (12) and a first flexible coupling plate (4) having a second through going hole, wherein the flexible tube is attached to the flexible adhesive plate in an area surrounding the first opening and the flexible tube is attached to the first flexible coupling plate in an area encircling the second opening, allowing fluid communication from the first through going hole to the second through going hole through the flexible tube, and a peripheral device (20, 60) for coupling to the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2007Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Claus Bo Voege Christensen, Peter Kragh, Anders Bach, Michael Hansen, Esben Stroebeck
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Patent number: 8758329Abstract: A liquid catheter, in particular a urinary catheter, includes a catheter shaft part (21) with a longitudinal liquid channel extending between a proximal and distal side thereof, and an anchoring body (22). The catheter body is intended to be received fully internally in a body cavity, such as in particular the urine bladder (50), and to drain the bladder from inside via the urethra (51). The catheter body has a length to span a distance between the bladder and a closure point (35) of the sphincter urethrae. An operating member (24,25) is connected durably to the catheter body to enable a user to carry the catheter body transluminally out of the bladder past the closure point. An insertion device for the catheter includes an insertion sleeve which can be carried transluminally as far as the urine bladder and from which the catheter body can be carried into the bladder.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: June 24, 2014Assignee: IQ+ Investments N.V.Inventors: Thomas Gijsbert Paulen, Lambertus Hubertus Bartholomeus Bemelmans
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Patent number: 8740867Abstract: An ostomy appliance comprising a front wall and a rear wall of flexible material forming a bag, said rear wall having an opening for receiving a stoma, and said rear wall also being provided with an adhesive wafer for securing the appliance to a user's skin, said wafer having a hole being aligned with the opening for receiving the stoma, wherein the opening has an edge being secured to the surface of the adhesive wafer facing away from the user in an attachment zone surrounding the hole of the wafer, wherein a first part of the edge of the opening of the gab is secured to the surface of the wafer in a corresponding first part of the attachment zone, and wherein a second, remaining part of the edge of the opening of the bag is prepared for adhesive sealing of the same to the remaining second part of the attachment zone renders it possible for a nurse to observe the stoma area during adaptation of such a sealing member when applying one-piece appliances.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2004Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Danuta Ciok, Esben Stroebech
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Patent number: 8734378Abstract: Methods and devices are adapted for implanting into the eye. An incision is formed in the cornea of the eye and a shunt is inserted through the incision into the anterior chamber of the eye. The shunt includes a fluid passageway. The shunt is passed along a pathway from the anterior chamber through the scleral spur of the eye into the suprachoroidal space and positioned in a first position such that a first portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the anterior chamber and a second portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid passageway between the suprachoroidal space and the anterior chamber.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Transcend Medical, Inc.Inventors: Eugene De Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Dan Rosenman
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Patent number: 8728022Abstract: A tampon applicator assembly with an insertion end and a rear end containing a tampon made from absorbent material and an applicator comprising an outer tube and an inner tube able to slide in it in a telescopic arrangement, and the outer tube has at its insertion end at least two integrally formed, inwardly directed closure portions, and the tampon protrudes out from the insertion end of the inner tube by means of its insertion end and is completely accommodated inside the outer tube. The internal surface of the outer tube is smooth-walled from the closure portions to at least half the length of the outer tube without any inwardly extending projections. This assembly is extremely simple to manufacture. During use, the tampon is pushed forward by pushing the inner tube forward in the outer tube until it forces the closure portions of the outer tube outwards and protrudes out of the outer tube by an amount.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Ruggli Projects AGInventor: Luca Tamburin
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Patent number: 8721656Abstract: Methods and devices are adapted for implanting into the eye. An incision is formed in the cornea of the eye and a shunt is inserted through the incision into the anterior chamber of the eye. The shunt includes a fluid passageway. The shunt is passed along a pathway from the anterior chamber through the scleral spur of the eye into the suprachoroidal space and positioned in a first position such that a first portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the anterior chamber and a second portion of the fluid passageway communicates with the suprachoroidal space to provide a fluid passageway between the suprachoroidal space and the anterior chamber.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2006Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Transcend Medical, Inc.Inventors: Eugene De Juan, Jr., Stephen Boyd, Mark E. Deem, Hanson S. Gifford, III, Dan Rosenman
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Patent number: 8721595Abstract: A suction wand for use during a surgical operation involving cutting of bone which yields bone debris, the wand comprising a suction conduit, a suction tip, and a positive pressure conduit for directing gas toward the suction tip to expel debris.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Stiehl Technologies, LLCInventors: James B. Stiehl, Kurt R. Stiehl
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Publication number: 20140121618Abstract: There is provided an ergonomic container for draining fluid from the pleural space or peritoneal cavity of a patient. The container is desirably easy to open, easy to pour, easy to hold, easy to control and keep from falling on the floor, and that has graphics that communicate the use and disposal of the container in a relatively simple and easy to understand manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Joseph A. Cesa, Adrienne A. Hershey, Stephen A. Baratian, Alison S. Bagwell, Lisa A. Linton, Carl Aronson
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Publication number: 20140121613Abstract: There is provided an ergonomic container for draining fluid from the pleural space or peritoneal cavity of a patient. The container is desirably easy to open, easy to pour, easy to hold, easy to control and keep from falling on the floor, and that has graphics that communicate the use and disposal of the container in a relatively simple and easy to understand manner.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2013Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.Inventors: Stephen A. Baratian, Joseph A. Cesa, Adrienne A. Hershey, Carl Aronson
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Publication number: 20140107601Abstract: A catheter bag holder comprising a pocket having a top opening, a bottom opening, a pocket width and a pocket height. A one or more straps comprising a first strap and a second strap. The pocket having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top opening is in the top portion and the bottom opening is in the bottom portion. The one or more straps comprise an elastic material. The top opening having a top opening width and the bottom opening having a bottom opening width. The pocket width is greater than or equal to a bag width of a fluid bag. The bottom opening width of the pocket is smaller than the bag width. The first strap is attached to the top portion of the pocket. The second strap is attached to the bottom portion of the pocket. The pocket receiving a input tube through the top opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Inventors: Mike BRANCH, Patricia BRANCH
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Patent number: 8690846Abstract: A disposable waste containment article is disclosed along with a combination of using two articles simultaneously. The article includes a bodyside layer having a first surface and an outer perimeter, and a garment facing layer having an outer perimeter approximately coincident with the outer perimeter of the bodyside layer. An absorbent layer is positioned between the bodyside layer and the garment facing layer. A seal secures the bodyside layer to the garment facing layer. The seal is located inward of the outer perimeters. An ingress is formed in the bodyside layer and is aligned with one of the waste orifices present in a human body such that waste from the human body can pass through the ingress and be collected in the waste containment article. The waste containment article also includes a body adhesive for securing the first surface to the wearer's body.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: Tisteron, Ltd.Inventors: Ron Chen, Moshe D. Goldwasser, Stanley R. Kellenberger
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Patent number: 8690847Abstract: A sanitary protection device intended to be placed in the user's vagina (7). Distinguishing features of the sanitary protection device are that it includes a shell-like basic element (1), that the basic element (1) has in its height direction (H) a shape which narrows both upwards and downwards from an intermediate portion, and that the basic element (1) is provided with apertures (5) along part of its external surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Inventor: Charlotte Norman
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Patent number: 8684982Abstract: A controlled evacuation ostomy appliance comprises a pouch having a non-entrant stoma seal and a retainer for retaining the lower portion of the pouch in the folded-up condition. The appliance optionally includes a body fitment that may include a region of manually moldable adhesive for forming a custom fit at the stoma.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Convatec Technologies Inc.Inventors: Tinh Nguyen-DeMary, Mingliang Lawrence Tsai
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Patent number: 8684981Abstract: A urinary bag system comprising: a substantially tubular leg portion having at least one support opening along a top portion; a substantially rectangular urine bag pouch affixed to the substantially tubular leg portion, having a top side, left side, right side, bottom side, outside side portion, inside side portion, and a substantially rectangular cutout opening along the outside side portion and corresponding inside side portion of the substantially rectangular urine bag pouch, a valve opening along the bottom side and a top opening along the top side; a support garment; at least one strap having at least one attachment device, a first end and a second end, the first end removably attached to the support garment by at least one attachment device and the second end removably attached to at least one support opening along a top portion of the substantially tubular leg portion by at least one attachment device.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Inventor: Hollis S. Keisic
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Patent number: 8684983Abstract: A convex shell for use in a base plate of an ostomy appliance includes an annular ring defined by an outer edge and an inner edge of defining a through-going hole. The annular ring has at least four transition sections extending transversely across the annular ring, dividing the annular ring into at least a first, second, third and fourth segment. By changing the characteristics of the convex shell in such sections, it is possible to control the bending of the shell. The shell also makes it possible to keep the area around the stoma more stable and resistant towards collapsing, while providing improved flexibility in the peristomal area for better comfort.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Birthe Vestbo Andersen, Michael Hansen
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Patent number: 8679082Abstract: Radially divided adhesive wafers are provided for applying to the skins of a human, and which increase the wear time for such adhesive wafers. The adhesive wafer includes a through-going hole for communication with a body opening and an adhesive proximal side for attachment of the wafer to the skin. The adhesive wafer has an inner annular adhesive layer, an outer annular adhesive layer encircling the inner annular adhesive layer, an attachment zone on the distal side of the wafer for attaching a collection bag, and a connecting element for mechanically connecting the first annular adhesive layer to the second annular adhesive layer. The connecting element includes first and second connection areas on the distal side of the respective first and second annular adhesive layers, at least one connection area being radially spaced from the radial edges of the respective annular adhesive layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Anders Bach, Danuta Ciok, Esben Stroebech
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Patent number: 8679048Abstract: A method is described for using a postoperative CSF dynamical examination to determine the CSF dynamical state of the patient and the dynamical state of the CSF shunt in conjunction therewith.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Likvor ABInventors: Nina Sundstrom, Anders Eklund, Jan Malm
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Patent number: 8672909Abstract: The invention relates to an, for patients with faecal/urinary incontinence, auxiliary device in the form of a, on the skin around the anus, glued collection bag made of suitable and skin-friendly plastic that is foldable 180 degrees in the patient's front or back position. The design eliminates or substantially reduces the direct contact with faeces and thereby reduces the instances of possible contamination. The collection bag is equipped with channels for water rinsing 9, ointment application 10 and deodorising filters F. The collection bag can be used continuously for several days. The collection bag can easily be removed from the patient by means of the top 6 being made of light-sensitive adhesives. When the collection bag is removed, the bag can easily be sealed with the lid 8 and transported by means of the carrying handle 7.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2010Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Inventor: Talabushi Akanganyira Mukuta
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Patent number: 8672908Abstract: A convex barrier ring, that includes a generally oval shaped body and tapered peripheral end portions, is provided. In use, the convex barrier ring is sealed against peristomal skin surfaces such that the tapered peripheral end portions are aligned with folds or creases in the skin surfaces to reduce leakage of stomal effluent. The convex barrier can also have an oval stoma-receiving aperture to provide an improved fit for oval or loop stomas.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2012Date of Patent: March 18, 2014Assignee: Hollister IncorporatedInventors: Russell J. Todd, Brock E. Masters
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Patent number: 8668683Abstract: The present invention relates to a urinary catheter collection system comprising a urinary catheter, a collection bag neck, and a collection bag body. The invention particularly relates to a urinary catheter collection system having a detachable bag body, which allows a user the option to detach the collection bag body from the collection bag neck so that urine may drain from the catheter into a suitable container, such as a toilet, preventing the user from having to empty or dispose of a used urine collection bag body.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Medical Technologies of Georgia, Inc.Inventor: John H. Golden
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Patent number: 8668677Abstract: An apparatus (2) for carrying on the body of a user to generate a vacuum for medical applications, in particular, for the vacuum therapy of wounds on the human or animal body, has a vacuum-producing device and a vessel (10) that is disposable after use for receiving body fluids, in particular, wound exudates suctioned out of a wound, and with a connection (12) for a suction tube leading to the body for this purpose, wherein the vacuum-producing device is disposed in or on a first housing part (4) of the apparatus and the vessel (10) forms a second housing part (8) of the apparatus or is disposed in or on the second housing part (8), and the housing parts (4, 8) are separably fixed one against the other. The apparatus (2) has fastening means so that it can be worn and carried on the body of the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignees: Paul Hartmann AG, Atmos Medizin Technik GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Axel Eckstein, Juergen Hofstetter, Mario Moeller, Andreas Heer, Simon Wegner
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Patent number: 8668678Abstract: A body waste collecting device comprising a collecting pouch and an adhesive wafer for attachment to the body, said adhesive wafer comprises a backing layer, a first adhesive and an additional second adhesive, wherein said additional second adhesive comprises a polar plasticizing oil or a combination of polar plasticizing oils in the content of above 10% (w/w) of the final second adhesive, and at least one polar polyethylene copolymer, wherein the content of the polyethylene copolymer is 10-50% (w/w) of the final second adhesive, the polyethylene copolymer has a melt flow index below 2 g/10 min (190° C./21.1 N).Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2008Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Esben Stroebech, Hasse Buus, Anders Bach
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Patent number: 8663181Abstract: A disposable urine bag device includes a bag having an open top; and two cuff-like supporting members formed on two sides of the open top of the bag, wherein two fingers are allowed to insert into the supporting members to position the bag and adjust size of the open top of the bag. Moreover, a zipper is provided just below the open top of the bag for sealing the bag. Hence, after use an individual may seal the bag for disposal in an environment without the provision of public toilet. Further, an opening is provided on a sidewall of the bag for urine drainage. A woman may urinate by means of the disposable urine bag device while in standing position. Furthermore, a valve is mounted on the opening so that collected urine may drain via the valve. The collected urine may be used for health examination by hospitals.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Inventor: Kuo-Huang Yang
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Patent number: 8657806Abstract: A device for carrying on the body of a user to generate a vacuum for medical applications, having a vacuum-producing device and a disposable vessel, with a suction tube connection leading to Ihe body, wherein the vacuum-producing device is disposed in a first housing part of the device and the vessel forms a second housing part of the device, and the housing parts are separably fixed one against the other, the device having body fastening means. The housing pans can be separably fixed to each other by a positive-action locking mechanisms and the locking mechanism having a manually operable operating element. The first and/or second housing part is constituted for manual gripping so that the device or the first or second housing part can be gripped and separated from the other housing part, and the manually operable operating element is provided in the region of the manual gripping.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignees: Paul Hartmann AG, ATMOS Medizin Technik GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Axel Eckstein, Juergen Hofstetter, Mario Moeller, Andreas Heer, Simon Wegner
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Patent number: 8652112Abstract: An ostomy device is provided including an ostomy pouch having an entrance opening, a body attachment wafer having a through-going opening and a coupling layer, which couples the pouch to the body attachment wafer and has a central opening therein. The body attachment wafer includes a plastic film, which is coated with a layer of skin friendly adhesive on the side thereof distal to the ostomy pouch. The coupling layer is affixed to the body attachment wafer along an attachment line extending around the central opening in the coupling layer, the attachment line being distanced from the central opening in the coupling layer. The region around the entrance opening of the pouch is affixed to the coupling layer in a landing zone located between the attachment line and the opening in the body attachment wafer.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Molnlycke Health Care ABInventors: Ulf Johannison, Päranders Wärja
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Publication number: 20140018778Abstract: An external fixation system for percutaneous drainage procedures may include a base. The base may include a first side. The first side may be positioned adjacent an exterior surface of a subject during use. The base may include a first coupler coupled to the first side of the base. The base may include a second side opposite the first side. The base may include an opening extending through the first coupler and the base such that the first coupler is in fluid communication with the second side of the base. The first coupler may be couplable to a conduit during use such that the conduit is in fluid communication with the second side of the base. In some embodiments, the second side of the base may include a second coupler configured to facilitate the attachment of a drainage bag or a mechanism to flush or evacuate a drainage catheter during use.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: Board of Regents of the University of Texas SystemInventors: Jorge E. Lopera, Justin Alexander Long
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Patent number: 8613735Abstract: A suction device according to the present invention has: an outer tube connected to a fluid supply unit on a base-end side thereof and including an opening edge section; and a suction tube provided in the outer tube and connected to a negative pressure generating unit on a base-end side thereof, the suction tube including an opening edge section, wherein an annular fluid supply passage is formed between an inner peripheral surface of the outer tube and an outer peripheral surface of the suction tube, and the opening edge section of the suction tube is placed inside the opening edge section of the outer tube toward the base-end side thereof.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2008Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Kyoto UniversityInventors: Hiroo Umeda, Shin-ichi Kanemaru
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Publication number: 20130331805Abstract: A portable, adjustable disposable medical suction system and method of use is disclosed. The system includes a delivery device to provide a conduit from a surgical site on a patient to the portable, adjustable medical suction system. The suction system may be a battery powered vacuum pump with one or more different adjustments directed to a strength of the vacuum, duration of the vacuum and interval between suction. The delivery device may be an intranasal tampon device or a tube inserted into the surgical site. During surgery and recovery at a surgical center or hospital, the vacuum source attached to the delivery system may be an industrial type vacuum source. Upon discharge, the suction system can be connected to the delivery system so that bleeding can be resolved by the patient in the comfort of his/her own home. The system and method of use is safer and mitigates body fluid borne contamination.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: H. George Brennan
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Patent number: 8574207Abstract: The invention relates to a two-piece ostomy device comprising a base plate for adhering to the skin surrounding a stoma and a releasable collecting bag for collecting output from said stoma. The base plate is releasably connectable to the collecting bag via a first annular flange arranged on the base plate and a second annular flange arranged on the collecting bag. An adhesive is at least partly disposed on at least one of the flanges. The ostomy device further comprises a first through-going hole extending through the first annular flange along a first axis and a second through-going hole extending through the second annular flange along a second axis, wherein the ostomy device further comprises a guiding aid for arranging the first annular flange and the second annular flange in a guiding configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Rasmus Lundholt, Anders Rørdam Michelsen, Philip Olsen, Lars Olav Schertiger
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Publication number: 20130289506Abstract: Described herein is an automated fluid drain control apparatus and method which comprises first collection chamber which is connected to a drain that has been inserted into the subarachnoid area in lumbar region of the body. The volume of fluid into the first collection chamber is controlled as a function of time by being constantly measured such that too much fluid will not be drained from the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventor: Jan Eckermann
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Patent number: 8556873Abstract: A drainage valve that has an inlet and outlet openings extending in opposite directions from a valve housing, a movable valve member within the housing and an operating lever connected to the valve member. The valve member is movable between an open position in which the valve member is arranged to permit flow through the valve and a closed position where the valve member prevents flow through the valve. The valve member is configured such that the valve member is moved from the closed position to an open position by rotating the operating lever by a first rotating angle between about 2 degrees to about 80 degrees. This provides a simple and inexpensive drainage valve, where patients having an extremely limited dexterity will only need to rotate the operating lever a few degrees before a flow path is such that drainage can begin.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: MBH-International A/SInventor: Henrik Bork Bjerregaard
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Patent number: 8556884Abstract: Packaging including a coiled and optionally prelubricated catheter, its distal end insertable into the urethra, a slidable hygienic sheath, a proximal catheter end for voiding urine from the distal end through the assembly to the proximal end. Mutually rotatable elements providing for withdrawal of the catheter from its coiled state to an extended state, and refraction of the catheter back to its coiled state. Methods of extending the catheter, inserting it into the urethra, and voiding urine through the catheter, without requiring complete removal from the catheter packaging. A kit including automatic extrusion of the catheter's distal end upon package opening, and a water pouch for hydrophilic lubrication, and sanitary wipes for reducing the likelihood of infection. A catheter within a flexible and optionally coiled tube, a slidable hygienic sheath covering a catheter's distal end that can move along the length of the catheter during insertion.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2012Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: CompactCath, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Wei-Chen Hong, Myung Sun Choi, Katherine Muterspaugh Steele, David Philip Janka, Sean Kshitij Mehra, Naama Stauber
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Patent number: 8551062Abstract: A male external incontinence device includes a first seal formed of adhesive leaves carried by a housing and a second seal attached to the housing to be at a fixed position relative to the first seal and having a length to extend around the first seal after the leaves are secured to a penis.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: BioDerm, Inc.Inventor: Dennis M. Kay
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Patent number: 8545425Abstract: A dialysis system includes a source of dialysis fluid; at least one pump for pumping dialysate to or from a patient or dialyzer; and a drain container configured to receive effluent dialysis fluid from the patient or dialyzer through a drain tube, the drain container including an at least semi-rigid body, the body including a handle, a drain tube receiving portion, a spout, and wherein at least a portion of the body is non-opaque such that effluent dialysis fluid inside the at least semi-rigid body can be viewed.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2008Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignees: Baxter International, Baxter Healthcare S.A.Inventors: Loren Lundtveit, Melissa Schubert, James Pappis, Don A. Smith
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Publication number: 20130245584Abstract: A holster-style pouch assembly carries a post-surgical fluid drainage system. The assembly includes an adjustable waistband, a pouch and a loop band. The pouch has an upwardly extending flap for at least partially closing off the pouch interior from the exterior environment. The flap has closure mechanisms attachable to and detachable from closure mechanisms disposed on the pouch interior and exterior. The flap extends over the waistband such that the pouch is suspended and secured with fastening mechanisms to the waistband when the flap closure mechanisms and the pouch closure mechanisms are attached. The pouch is capable of containing at least one post-surgical fluid drainage container. In operation, one or more fluid drainage tubes is capable of extending downwardly into the fluid drainage collection container inside the pouch. The fluid drainage tube is securable between the waistband and the loop band when the band closure mechanisms are attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: ELN GROUP, LLCInventors: Nina Krasikoff, Laurine Sargent, Eric Ladewig
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Patent number: 8529526Abstract: Dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed in some embodiments that involve treating a tissue site with reduced pressure wherein the dressing includes a dressing reduced-pressure indicator that allows one to ascertain that the reduced pressure applied at the dressing is greater than a threshold reduced pressure. The dressing reduced-pressure indicator may include a moving member that is adapted to move under reduced pressure and a visual indicator associated with the moving member. Another embodiment uses an electro-mechanical indicator to provide a powered visual alert or audible alert or another output signal. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 20, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: KCI Licensing, Inc.Inventors: Robert Peyton Wilkes, Justin Alexander Long, Richard Marvin Kazala, Jr., Li Yao, Eric Woodson Barta, Christopher Brian Locke
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Patent number: 8529529Abstract: A placental blood extractor consists of an outside box having plurality of plastic bags for compressing the placenta and mounted to the top of the box. The lower part of the box has possibility to use several different circularly movable plates for mechanically facilitating the flow of the blood in the collecting veins on the fetal side of the placentas toward the central main umbilical cord vein. The box has an opening in the central lower part of the box and the lower area mechanical tray for the umbilical cord to exit the box. Blood is collected from umbilical cord and is to be collected into commercial collection bags. The area of the bag for collection of blood may be under negative pressure to facilitate the collection of blood but also gravity force may be used for that purpose. Both, the first part with the compression chambers as well as the second part, the Collector of Blood have pumps and manometers controlled by computer in their operations.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2010Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Inventors: Branimir L. Horvat, Nevenka Horvat, Wayne G. Johnson
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Patent number: 8529534Abstract: An excrement treating apparatus 100 includes an excretion receiver 1 and an apparatus body 2. The excretion receiver 1 includes a receiver body 10 which receives excretions and an excretion sensor 20 which detects the excretions. The apparatus body 2 includes a urine tank 51 which stores urine, a vacuum pump 52 which sucks urine received by the receiver body 10 into the urine tank 51, and a control unit 53. The excretion sensor 20 includes a pair of urine sensor electrodes 21 and 22 which detect urine received by the receiver body 10. The control unit 52 controls so as to reverse the polarity of the urine sensor electrodes 21 and 22 at prescribed time intervals. In the excrement treating apparatus, the excretion sensor's sensitivity is stabilized and urination is accurately detected and treated.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignees: Hitachi, Ltd., Uni-Charm CorporationInventors: Tetsuya Tanaka, Yoshikazu Ishitsuka, Ryosuke Miyagawa, Ichiro Wada, Miou Suzuki
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Publication number: 20130226114Abstract: A medical drainage system may include a pair of inlet tubes separated by a pump bulb and a valve chamber, where the valve chamber is in fluid communication with a first inlet tube across a one way valve. A second one-way valve may be provided in the entrance to a drainage container at an inlet tube end opposite the pump bulb. The drainage container may be rigid or flexible and may be equipped with emptying means such as a drain valve, connector for suction source, or other emptying/draining means that can be used to partially or wholly void the container contents (e.g., for sampling, testing, or disposal).Type: ApplicationFiled: February 29, 2012Publication date: August 29, 2013Inventors: Shayna Massi, Anthony M. Looper, John A. Krueger, James Kantola, Kelly Landsman
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Patent number: 8518003Abstract: A personal disposable sanitary toilet system including a primary containment bag and a secondary containment bag formed of sheet-like liquid impermeable material. The primary containment bag is funnel-shaped with a pair of straps formed in the upper periphery for use in securing the bag around one's waist. The top of the primary containment bag has an extended front portion which is adapted to be passed between the legs and cover the genitals for sanitary, splatter-less relief. The lower end provides a waste containment area that may include a hydrophilic compound for absorbing liquid waste and/or effervescent agents and waste control ingredients. The primary bag may be closed and stuffed into the secondary containment bag which is attached to and surrounds the lower end portion of the primary bag. The top edge of the secondary containment bag has a seal that is closed after the primary bag has been stuffed inside.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Inventor: Gregory J. Ledo
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Patent number: 8518019Abstract: A valve assembly is provided which includes a housing having an inlet end and an outlet end and defining a fluid channel and a central chamber. A dissolvable valve member is positioned to obstruct flow through the channel within the chamber. The dissolvable valve member is formed of a material which is dissolvable at a predetermined rate upon contact with a preselected fluid. The preselected fluid is selected from the group consisting of blood, urine, saline and antimicrobial solutions. The dissolvable valve member can be formed from a fluid soluble glass or a starch based material.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2009Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Covidien LPInventor: Kurt E. Green
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Patent number: 8506542Abstract: The invention relates to a two-piece ostomy device comprising a base plate for adhering to the skin surrounding a stoma and a releasable collecting bag for collecting output from said stoma. The base plate is releasably connectable to the collecting bag via a first annular flange arranged on the base plate and a second annular flange arranged on the collecting bag. An adhesive is at least partly disposed on at least one of the flanges. The ostomy device further comprises a first through-going hole extending through the first annular flange along a first axis and a second through-going hole extending through the second annular flange along a second axis, wherein the ostomy device further comprises a guiding aid for arranging the first annular flange and the second annular flange in a guiding configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Coloplast A/SInventors: Rasmus Lundholt, Anders Rørdam Michelsen, Philip Olsen, Lars Olav Schertiger
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Patent number: 8500707Abstract: A drainable ostomy pouch includes a collection portion and a drain chute extending from the collection portion having a discharge opening for permitting emptying of contents from the pouch. The drain chute is foldable between an open condition in which the drain chute is extended from the collection portion, and a closed condition in which the drain chute is folded towards the collection portion; and a pocket for receiving at least a portion of the drain chute when the drain chute is in its closed condition.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2009Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Convatec Technologies Inc.Inventor: Kimberly Murray
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Patent number: 8491569Abstract: A catheter and method of use for bladder intermittent catheterization that helps equalize pressure between the catheter and the bladder and prevents air from traveling back into the bladder when the catheter is removed. The catheter has a distal tip that includes a reservoir which retains some urine drained from the bladder by the catheter that blocks the passage of air. Bladder spasms and pain upon removal of the catheter are avoided.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 23, 2013Assignee: Robert K. Anderson and Eunice Anderson Family TrustInventor: Robert K. Anderson
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Patent number: 8486035Abstract: A medical undergarment system effective for supporting an ostomy system consists of a first diagonal catheter channel, a second diagonal catheter channel, a first vertical catheter channel, and a second vertical catheter channel. The system consists of tubing, a base undergarment, and a fluid bag. The medical undergarment system provides a comfortable yet stable ostomy system that can easily be slipped on and off by a user. The system enables convenient and easy removal of bodily fluid when using a catheter.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Inventors: Hector F. Arce, Brian O. Mohika