Bag Type Patents (Class 604/408)
  • Patent number: 8579878
    Abstract: A special label is adapted for labeling of infusion bags containing a liquid. The bag is labeled only in a small partial area, which does not contain any liquid. For safe labeling capable of being automated, the label consists of a special film composite, which makes it possible to form a flap with special hinge properties. By virtue of the special fastening options, accidental detachment of the label from the infusion bag is prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Peter Seidl
  • Patent number: 8579877
    Abstract: An IV bag including a bladder containing a first substance and a storage cap containing a second substance operable to release the second substance into the bladder to mix with the first substance without exposing the first substance to outside contamination, the storage cap for use with an IV bag including an inner storage chamber for storing a first substance, a first annular opening having a first annular convex surface facing toward the storage chamber, and a plunger element located within the storage chamber having a domed-end with a convex surface facing to the annular opening, wherein the domed end is moveable to make and break contact with the annular opening, and wherein when the domed end is in contact with the first annular convex surface, a seal is formed between two convex surfaces along an annular path to seal the storage chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Global Harvest Group, Inc.
    Inventor: Marcos Gonzalez
  • Patent number: 8562583
    Abstract: A fluid transfer assembly, drug container, and method for enabling fluid transfer in an infusion system is taught. The assembly includes a fluid container containing an infusion fluid, and a drug container. The fluid container has at least one inlet port for receiving a medical substance from the drug container. The assembly further includes at least one fluid barrier controlling fluid passage between the drug container and the fluid container. The inlet port exhibits a first luer-lock connector, and the drug container is sealed by a cap exhibiting a second luer-lock connector for attachment to the first luer-lock connector. The fluid barrier is designed and arranged to be ruptured by an external force to allow the fluid passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Carmel Pharma AB
    Inventors: Roger Akerlund, Kjell Andreasson, Petri Horppu
  • Patent number: 8556879
    Abstract: A connector (1) that can be connected to a first container and a second container (20) to transfer a liquid between the first container and the second container (20) includes a first connecting portion (3) that is engageable with the first container and a second connecting portion (4) that is engageable with the second container (20). The second connecting portion (4) is integrally provided with an engagement portion that is engageable with the second container (20) and a needle-like portion (7) for piercing into the second container (20). Thus, it is possible to prevent a container from falling off during liquid transfer. Also, since the needle-like portion (7) is integral with the second connecting portion (4), connection to the second container (20) is facilitated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: JMS Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Tadashi Okiyama
  • Patent number: 8551067
    Abstract: A needleless additive control valve for use with a fluid container containing an infusion liquid and having an intravenous (IV) port for administrating the infusion liquid, and an additive transfer device containing a liquid additive and having a male connector for administrating the liquid additive. The needleless additive control valve includes a trifurcated connector body having an IV spike for sealing insertion into the IV port, an outlet port, and a needleless additive port with a female connector for sealingly receiving the additive transfer device's male connector wherein the IV spike, the outlet port and the needleless additive port are in 3 way direct and continuous fluid communication thereby enabling the additive transfer device's liquid additive to be either mixed with the infusion liquid or directly administered to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Medimop Medical Projects Ltd.
    Inventors: Freddy Zinger, Igor Denenburg
  • Publication number: 20130261592
    Abstract: The present invention relates to shelf-stable liquid formulations of palonosetron for reducing chemotherapy and radiotherapy induced emesis with palonosetron. The formulations are particularly useful in the preparation of intravenous and oral liquid medicaments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicants: Roche Palo Alto LLC, Helsinn Healthcare S.A.
    Inventors: Giorgio Calderari, Daniele Bonadeo, Roberta Cannella, Alberto Macciocchi, Andrew Miksztal, Thomas Malefyt, Kathleen M. Lee, Carmine Panuccio
  • Patent number: 8545428
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for preparation of water for various uses including blood treatment are described. In embodiments, fluid is passed either by pump or passively by gravity feed, through various filtration elements from a fluid source to a treatment fluid container. The latter forms a batch that may be used during treatment. The advantage of forming the batch before treatment is that the rate of filtering needn't match the rate of consumption during treatment which provides multiple benefits and liabilities to overcome, as discussed herein. Mechanisms for preparing pure water for infusion or medicaments are described such as elimination of chlorine and colloidal aluminum. Also various control mechanisms to help avoid contamination are describe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Nxstage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey H. Burbank, Brian C. Green, Dennis M. Treu, Christopher S. McDowell, Goetz Friederichs
  • Patent number: 8545475
    Abstract: A coupling component is disclosed for transmitting medical substances, comprising two channels for conveyance of medical substances in two substantially opposite directions and a means for releasable connection to a second coupling component having a further channel for creating a coupling. The connecting means is a thread. A method for conveying medical substances to and from a container is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Carmel Pharma AB
    Inventor: Claes Wallén
  • Publication number: 20130245120
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of an ibuprofen solubilizing agent and ibuprofen, the ibuprofen solubilizing agent being in an effective amount such that the ibuprofen in the solution remains soluble at concentrations from 100 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL without undergoing a phase transition. The invention further provides a method of treating a condition chosen from pain, inflammation, fever, and/or patent ductus arteriosis, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of an aqueous solution a ibuprofen solubilizing agent and ibuprofen, the ibuprofen solubilizing agent being in an effective amount such that the ibuprofen in the solution remains soluble at concentrations from 100 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL without undergoing a phase transition, as well as a method for manufacturing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Pavliv, Andrew Vila
  • Publication number: 20130245591
    Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising an aqueous solution of an ibuprofen solubilizing agent and ibuprofen, the ibuprofen solubilizing agent being in an effective amount such that the ibuprofen in the solution remains soluble at concentrations from 100 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL without undergoing a phase transition. The invention further provides a method of treating a condition chosen from pain, inflammation, fever, and/or patent ductus arteriosis, comprising administering to a patient in need thereof an effective amount of an aqueous solution a ibuprofen solubilizing agent and ibuprofen, the ibuprofen solubilizing agent being in an effective amount such that the ibuprofen in the solution remains soluble at concentrations from 100 mg/mL to 5 mg/mL without undergoing a phase transition, as well as a method for manufacturing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Leo Pavliv, Andrew Vila
  • Patent number: 8535289
    Abstract: Vial attachment pliers that include a handle; a static arm that includes a recessed vial adapter slot and extends from the handle such that the longitudinal axis of the static arm is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the handle; a guide rod that extends from the static arm such that the longitudinal axis of the guide rod is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the static arm; a dynamic arm having a vial slot that is slidably attached to the guide rod; a lever pivotably attached to the handle; and a connector bar connecting the lever to the dynamic arm, such that as the lever pivots relative to the handle, the dynamic arm is urged to slide along the guide rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Inventor: Vincent C. Forbes
  • Patent number: 8506164
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bag (1) for packaging a biological substance, such as animal semen, which is formed by two plastic walls (10, 11) assembled so as to define a pouch (P) for receiving said substance and that comprises a line (15) communicating with said pouch (P) a line for filling the same, this bag comprising in addition at least one pair of openings (3, 4) located on both sides of said line (15), in order to get hung, via these openings, to fingers that are complementary to a supporting device. This bag is characterized in that at least one of these openings (3, 4) has an oblong shape, extends perpendicularly to said line (15), and comprises an area forming a hard spot. The invention relates also to a strip formed by juxtaposing such bags (1), and an assembly comprised of a bag and a hanging support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: IMV Technologies
    Inventor: Pascal Lecointe
  • Publication number: 20130186797
    Abstract: The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising an antibody that specifically binds to angiopoietin 2 (Ang-2). The formulations may contain, in addition to an anti-Ang-2 antibody, at least one amino acid, at least one sugar, or at least one non-ionic surfactant. The pharmaceutical formulations of the present invention exhibit a substantial degree of antibody stability after storage for several months and after being subjected to thermal and other physical stress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 25, 2013
    Applicant: REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. WALSH, Daniel B. DIX
  • Patent number: 8491562
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a multilayer film for medical solution container and a container comprising the same, more particularly, to the multilayer film for medical solution comprising an outer layer comprising polypropylene, polypropylene copolymer or a mixture thereof; an intermediate layer comprising a mixture of 30˜70% by weight of propylene-based polymer including polypropylene, polypropylene copolymer or a mixture thereof, and 30˜70% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer; and an inner layer comprising a mixture of 50˜70% by weight of propylene-based polymer including polypropylene, polypropylene copolymer or a mixture thereof, 5˜20% by weight of polyethylene, and 10˜45% by weight of a thermoplastic elastomer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Choongwae Corporation
    Inventors: Sang-Ho Choi, Sung-Man Lee, Jin-Sung Moon
  • Patent number: 8469938
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of fusion-bonding a plastic film (8a, 8b) to an object to be fusion-bonded such as a port member (16) in manufacturing a drug bag, and relates to a drug bag. The present fusion-bonding process comprises steps of disposing a heat generation element generating heat by absorbing infrared laser, on an opposite surface (8c) of the plastic film (8a, 8b) from the port member (16), or between the port member (16) and the plastic film (8a, 8b), pressing a press member (30a, 30b), which allows infrared laser to be transmitted therethrough, from a side of the plastic film (8a, 8b), and irradiating the infrared laser (L) to the heat generation element (24a, 24b) through the press member (30a, 30b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Yasuhiro Muramatsu, Kaoru Shimizu
  • Patent number: 8460267
    Abstract: In a blood bag system mounted in a centrifugation and separation apparatus, a filter is settable in different appropriate orientations at storage time and usage time, and first and second tubes and a filter are arranged respectively in appropriate orientations during use. The blood bag system includes a BC pooling bag for centrifugation of buffy coat, the filter for removing white blood cells from a supernatant liquid transferred from the BC pooling bag, a platelet preserving bag for reserving the supernatant liquid that has passed through the filter, the first tube connecting the BC pooling bag and an inlet of the filter, the second tube connecting the platelet preserving bag and an outlet of the filter, a cassette fixable in the centrifugation and separation apparatus, an attachment for holding the filter, and a hinge section tiltable relative to the cassette with reference to an axis in the circumferential direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Makoto Hirabuki
  • Patent number: 8449521
    Abstract: Methods for making an using convenience kits for hazardous drug (liquid) transfer from vials to syringes and target IV connectors. The following methods for making and using are disclosed: (1) Using a conventional plastic bag as a vial and vial adapter enclosing shroud. (2) Using of a flange (i.e. latch arm) free vial adapter which may, therefore, be used for a large variety of vial sizes. (3) Providing a seal about an access hole through which a vial adapter dispensing portion provides a closed fluid dispensing pathway. (4) Using the shrouding bag and an associated elastic band to provide desired stability of a spiked vial. (5) Accessing, measuring and transferring vial contents directly from a vial to a target IV container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: IntraVena, LLC
    Inventors: Gale H. Thorne, Jr., Gale H. Thorne, Kendall P. Thorne
  • Publication number: 20130123739
    Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layer tube for medical use, the tube being characterized by having: an outer layer including a resin material that contains high-density polyethylene, and an inner layer including a resin material that contains random polypropylene and/or block polypropylene. Also disclosed a medical infusion bag provided with the multi-layer tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: HOSOKAWA YOKO CO LTD
    Inventor: Katsuyuki Yoshikawa
  • Patent number: 8439889
    Abstract: The blood bag system includes: a blood treating filter for treating a blood; a first bag for containing therein a blood to be supplied to the blood treating filter; a second bag for containing therein the blood treated by the blood treating filter; storage solution supply which supplies a blood component storage solution to the blood treating filter; a third bag into which a blood remaining in the blood treating filter replaced by the blood component storage solution is transferred and in which the recovered blood is temporarily contained; and a fourth bag to which a blood component separated from the treated blood contained in the second bag is transferred and in which the transferred blood component is contained.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Terumo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Shinya Sano
  • Publication number: 20130116648
    Abstract: This invention is a rubber stopper for medical treatment, which is obtained by molding a resin composition containing a component (A): at least one of a block copolymer having at least two of a polymer block P containing a vinyl aromatic compound as the core and at least one of a polymer block Q containing a conjugated diene as the core and a hydrogenated block copolymer thereof, a component (B): a hydrocarbon-based softening agent for rubbers, and a component (C): a polyolefin-based resin, wherein the resin composition contains a specified amount of the component (C) based on the total amount of the component (A) and the component (B), and the resin composition has a specified molecular weight distribution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventor: Fumihiro MUTO
  • Patent number: 8435224
    Abstract: The invention relates generally to materials for facilitating the administration of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and related compounds. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a kit comprising items used for the safe and effective administration of DMSO. In another embodiment, the invention relates to indicating containers for holding or delivering DMSO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Abela Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Harvey L. Claussen, Colette Cozean, Jack De La Torre
  • Patent number: 8430859
    Abstract: The invention relates to systems and methods for collecting the content of IV lines that otherwise would be spilt in a hospital environment. In one general aspect the system includes an intravenous tubing system to prevent spillage of fluids. The IV tubing system includes intravenous tubing and a purge bag. The intravenous tubing includes a first end configured to attach to a fluid container and a second end having a connector. The purge bag includes at least one port, such as a needle-free valved port, configured to receive fluids from the intravenous tubing. The purge bag optionally contains a second port is configured to let air into or out of the purge bag with a closing means that may be a needle-free valved port. The purge bag can be packaged separately from the IV tubing set and the package can be opened at the time of use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Inventor: Sandra M. McConnell
  • Patent number: 8425448
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of collecting and separating whole blood into components. The method includes the steps of adding an anticoagulant having an acidic pH to a bag for collecting and/or separating whole blood, collecting whole blood in the bag, loading the bag containing anticoagulated whole blood on a rotor, spinning the bag on the rotor to separate the whole blood into at least one component; and squeezing the bag on the rotor to push the component from the separation bag into at least one satellite bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Terumo BCT, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Felt, Peter Pihlstedt, Bruce Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20130079744
    Abstract: A cylindrical body (30) that is inserted into a drug solution container (70), a connection port (15) to which a syringe (40) is connected, and a connector (50) that is connected to a port (110) of an infusion bag (100) communicate with a cavity (11) of a delivery device main body (10). A first check valve (21) that functions to permit the flow of drug solution toward the cavity from the drug solution flow path and restrict the flow of drug solution in the opposite direction is provided on a flow path between a drug solution flow path (31) of the cylindrical body and the cavity. A second check valve (22) that functions to permit the flow of drug solution toward the connector from the cavity and restrict the flow of drug solution in the opposite direction is provided on a flow path between the connector and the cavity. Drawing a plunger (45) of the syringe in and out enables a drug solution (72) contained in the drug solution container to be efficiently transferred to the infusion bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: JMS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Tadashi Okiyama, Hitoshi Tachizaki
  • Publication number: 20130072895
    Abstract: A multilayer film for medical purposes is proposed, with one or two external layers, wherein the external layers contain: a first polyalphaolefin; a first thermoplastic elastomer with a melt viscosity of a melt flow index according to ISO 1133 of from 0.001 to 6 g/10 min at 230° C., 2.16 kg; and a second thermoplastic elastomer with a high melt viscosity not measurable according to ISO 1133 which is higher than the melt viscosity of the first thermoplastic elastomer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: FRESENIUS MEDICAL CARE DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Kreischer, Joern Hoermann, Franz Kugelmann
  • Patent number: 8399078
    Abstract: A container consisting of at least two layers, the inner layer consisting of a PE or PP film and the PCTFE layer consisting of a PCTFE film, and the thickness of the PCTFE layer being about 40-100 ?m, which container is equipped with a device where the liquid can be lead out through when desired and which container is transparent, shows superior properties for storing liquid pharmaceutical compositions, especially insulin compositions containing preservatives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Novo Nordisk A/S
    Inventors: Nils Berg Madsen, John Stern Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20130066293
    Abstract: A closed fluid transfer system for fluidly interconnecting a syringe to any one of a patient I.V. set, a vial and an I.V. bag, is provided and includes a first adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen, the first adapter supporting a rear end of a needle within the lumen, wherein the seal is movable relative to the needle such that a tip of the needle penetrates through the seal; and a second adapter defining a lumen and supporting a seal across a first end of its lumen; wherein when the second adapter is coupled to the first adapter, the second adapter seal abuts the first adapter seal and moves the first adapter seal relative to the tip of the needle such that the tip of the needle penetrates through the abutting first adapter seal and second adapter seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Jared Michael Garfield, Randall Scott Koplin, Kent Jeffrey Kallsen, Daniel Juhyung Lee, Stephen R. Mitchell, John R. Slump
  • Patent number: 8388597
    Abstract: The invention includes a bag system for collecting a biological fluid, in particular blood. The system includes a device for collecting the fluid which is in fluid communication with at least one fluid collection bag, and a device for sampling the fluid to be collected which includes at least one sampling receptacle. The sampling device includes a device for transferring the fluid from the bag system into the sampling receptacle or receptacles, in which the transfer device is provided with a device for associating the receptacle or receptacles. The transfer device may be arranged to allow the support of the receptacle or receptacles in a standby position, the guidance of the receptacle or receptacles to a transfer position and, after transfer, the dissociation of the receptacle or receptacles from the bag system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Macopharma
    Inventors: Sylvie Demay, Francis Goudaliez, Thierry Verpoort
  • Publication number: 20130035658
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of filling a container with a liquid drug from a drug reservoir may include: a) connecting a container and a drug reservoir with a cannula such that the drug reservoir and the container fluidically communicate with each other via the cannula, while being hermetically sealed; b) reducing a first volume contained within the container to displace a gaseous medium from the first volume of the container via the cannula into a second volume contained within the drug reservoir; c) increasing the first volume of the container to displace the liquid drug from the second volume of the drug reservoir into the first volume of the container to fill the container; and d) disconnecting the container and the drug reservoir. Before performing action d), action b) and action c) can be successively performed more than once to stepwise increase an amount of liquid drug displaced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS INTERNATIONAL AG
    Inventors: Roger Haenggi, Urs Rindlisbacher, Franco Moia, Marcel Mueller, Christoph Huwiler, Florian Kuhni, Joerg Wermelinger, Andreas Lischewski, Christian Classen, Tilo Callenbach, Louis Widmer, Maurice Ducret
  • Publication number: 20130023847
    Abstract: When taking a sample of liquid contained in a flexible closed container, a problem to be resolved relates to piercing the wall of the container with a non-cutting piece, whilst obtaining a precise and clean opening for accessing the liquid and preventing any unintended flow or spill of liquid. This problem is resolved by a flexible bag for liquid, particularly a urine or blood bag containing a device for taking a sample of liquid from said flexible bag. The sampling device has a circular opening, arranged so that this opening is accessible from a first side of the device. The device also has a support structure on its other side, said support structure with at least one support element, whose function is to distribute forces, and which is positioned at a distance from the plane of said opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: B. BRAUN MEDICAL S.A.S.
    Inventors: Jerome Bordeau, Remi Collin, Anthony Prezelin
  • Patent number: 8357116
    Abstract: An attachment arrangement is disclosed for attaching a milk collecting bag to a breastpump assembly. In one form this includes an adaptor having mounting ears upon which portions of a bag with apertures therein are hung to suspend the bag in place below the breastpump assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: Medela Holding AG
    Inventor: Craig Simdon
  • Publication number: 20130012909
    Abstract: A collecting device for fluids for medical use may include a rigid container internally defining a first chamber having a fixed volume, an auxiliary container having a deformable portion defining internally thereof a second chamber having a variable volume as a function of a deformable portion thereof, a passage able to set the first and the second chamber in fluid communication, an inlet port connected to at least one of the containers, and an outlet port connected to at least one of the containers, as well as a bypass line for bypassing the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Giovanni PINTO
  • Patent number: 8343122
    Abstract: The invention provides for a urinary monitoring device to monitor for the presence or absence of markers indicative of a urinary tract infection (UTI). The invention also provides for methods of using such a device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Inventor: Geoffrey H Gorres
  • Patent number: 8343129
    Abstract: A container (10) comprising a plurality of compartments (A, B, C) separated by compartment dividers (6), and an inlet connector (3) for receiving a liquid via a connection tube (2). The compartment dividers rupture when a sufficient pressure is applied by a liquid or gas introduced into the container (10) through the inlet connector (3). Some of the compartments comprise powder, which dissolves at the introduction of liquid into the container. A system, process and use in the field of dialysis are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Metpro AB
    Inventors: Thore Falkvall, Per-Olov Carlsson
  • Patent number: 8343128
    Abstract: A multiple-chamber medical container 1 comprises a container body 5 having two chambers 9, 11 for containing medicaments therein and a partitioning weak seal portion 13 for separating the chambers 9, 11 from each other, a medicinal outlet portion 7 attached to the container body 5 for discharging the medicaments from the chambers therethrough, and an openable small container 15 disposed in the first chamber 9 and having a medicament enclosed therein, the partitioning seal portion 15 being openable so as to cause the chambers 9, 11 to communicate with each other for use. The small container 15 can be opened by opening the partitioning weak seal portion 13.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Katsuyoshi Nagao, Toshiharu Yokoyama, Keiichi Kawakami
  • Publication number: 20120321601
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compositions and kits for increasing the in vivo circulation time of isolated platelets by storing the platelets with one or more sialidase inhibitors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Qiyong Peter Liu, Karin Hoffmeister, Robert Sackstein
  • Patent number: 8333751
    Abstract: A medical container (1) includes a bag-like container body (10) made up of two flexible sheets (12a, 12b). At least one of a pair of long-side sealed areas (11La, 11Lb) formed by the two sheets being bonded together is provided with a sealed protruding portion (20a, 21a, 20b, 21b) protruding toward the other long-side sealed area such that the spacing between the pair of long-side sealed areas is locally narrowed. A crease (30a, 31a, 30b, 31b) passing through the sealed protruding portion is formed in the sheets when a liquid substance has been injected into the container body in a volume greater than or equal to 10% of a defined volume of the container body and the medical container is hung. Accordingly, it is possible to know the exact amount of a liquid substance in the container by using a scale provided on the sheets constituting the container even if a crease is formed in the sheets due to the liquid substance being in the container.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: JMS Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshihiko Kobashi, Naotsugu Ito
  • Patent number: 8323259
    Abstract: A flexible container for fluid administration is provided having a body defining a cavity, a base, and at least one port comprising a flange in contact with a flange of a terminal port having a punctureable membrane layer. The body has a cross-sectional configuration including a lower body section of a first dimension, a middle body section of a second dimension, and an upper body section of a third dimension, wherein the second dimension is smaller than the first dimension and the third dimension. The flexible container may also include a base having a plurality of creases that are foldable to form two folded ends each including an extension having a base of a first dimension and a tip of a second dimension.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: B. Braun Medical Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Smith, Joachim Beine, Bill Sperko
  • Publication number: 20120296308
    Abstract: A drug bag is housed inside a container, which has two shells movable between an open position and a closed position; and a gripper fitted outside the shells and defined by two jaws movable between a grip position and a release position to grip and release at least one conduit allowing access to the content of the bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: HEALTH ROBOTICS S.R.L.
    Inventors: Walter Bianco, Fabio Fioravanti
  • Publication number: 20120289927
    Abstract: The present invention relates to intravenous (IV) administration apparatus (1) and more particularly to a mobile intravenous (IV) administration apparatus (1) that can be fasten to a human body. The apparatus (1) is having a holder assembly (2) which pivotedly holding IV drip bag (4) such that the IV drip bag (4) may swing freely and maintain in its upright position regardless of the movement of the patient. The top cover of the holder assembly (2) may be raised or lowered to fit different sizes of IV drip bag (4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2010
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventor: Siow Kuang Ling Siew Kuang Choong
  • Patent number: 8309189
    Abstract: A multilayered liquid container having a discharge port welded under specified conditions to a sealant, which is constituted of a resin comprising a cycloolefin resin as a main component. The discharge port is composed of: an innermost layer constituted of a resin comprising a cycloolefin as a main component; and a surface layer whose main part is constituted of a resin comprising a specific type of polyethylene as a main component. According to the present invention, there can be provided a multilayered liquid container, which can prevent an effective component of a content fluid from being adsorbed onto or penetrating through not only the container body, but also the resin constituting the discharge port, and enables high temperature sterilization treatment, coupled with the discharge port having high welded strength and drop strength.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Fujimori Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toyoaki Suzuki, Koichi Miura, Atsushi Mio
  • Patent number: 8308713
    Abstract: A medical catheter assembly including a multi-piece connector. In one embodiment, the medical catheter assembly is a PEG implanting assembly comprising a tubular dilator and a silicone feeding tube having an internal bolster at its rear end. The assembly also comprises a multi-piece connector comprising an inner ring, a fitting and an outer ring. The inner ring has an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the feeding tube and is coaxially disposed within the feeding tube by a friction-fit. The fitting comprises a front portion, an intermediate portion and a rear portion, the intermediate portion including a shoulder having an outer diameter greater than the inner diameter of the feeding tube. The front portion of the fitting is inserted through the rear end of the dilator and is secured to the dilator by a plurality of barbs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Changqing Li, Gary Wood, Herbert Alan Sundheimer, Laddvanh Bouphavichith, Patrice A. Weststrate, Laurence D. Brenner
  • Publication number: 20120283688
    Abstract: A special label is adapted for labeling of infusion bags containing a liquid. The bag is labeled only in a small partial area, which does not contain any liquid. For safe labeling capable of being automated, the label consists of a special film composite, which makes it possible to form a flap with special hinge properties. By virtue of the special fastening options, accidental detachment of the label from the infusion bag is prevented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: SCHREINER GROUP GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Peter SEIDL
  • Publication number: 20120266875
    Abstract: The invention relates to a medicament container (1) for a liquid medicament, the medicament container (1) comprising a flexible bag (2) with an outlet (4), the bag (2) surrounded by a braid (3), arranged for lengthening and narrowing when being pulled in longitudinal direction (L).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH
    Inventors: Thomas Nagel, Rene Richter, Robert Witt
  • Publication number: 20120271270
    Abstract: The present invention provides and a plastic container and multilayered films, which comprises a heat-sealable seal layer, a cyclic polyolefin layer, and an outermost layer, wherein the seal layer comprises polypropylene, the cyclic polyolefin layer comprises a cyclic polyolefin polymer or a cyclic polyolefin copolymer, and the outermost layer comprises a layer containing polypropylene, and which further comprises a resin composition layer comprises a blended product of a propylene polymer and a styrene elastomer. The plastic container of the present invention can suppresses a reduction in the medicament content of a liquid-state medicament and is excellent in terms of shock resistance, handling ability during the filling of the container with the medicament, and the moldability and transparency of the container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicants: Mitsubishi Plastics, Inc., Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation
    Inventors: Kazuhiko Ozaki, Munetomo Matsuda, Tetsurou Nishimura, Kenjirou Takayanagi, Hiroshi Kanedo
  • Patent number: 8282765
    Abstract: The present invention provides an adhesive sheet for attaching to a plasticized vinyl chloride resin article such as a blood bag made of a plasticized vinyl chloride resin, and having a center-line surface roughness Ra of 1.0 ?m or higher, which includes a film substrate and a heat-sensitive adhesive layer formed on a backside surface of the film substrate, wherein the heat-sensitive adhesive layer is composed of a resin containing a crystalline polyester resin as a main component. The adhesive sheet of the present invention is excellent in adhesive property when the adhesive sheet is attached to the article made of a plasticized vinyl chloride resin. The adhesive strength of the adhesive sheet of the present invention is not decreased even after an autoclave treatment or storage at a low temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Lintec Corporation
    Inventors: Toshihiko Sakuma, Kouji Tabata
  • Patent number: 8282620
    Abstract: A container for housing a fluid therapeutic composition includes a rigid housing, a collapsible bag and a seal. The housing has an opening and an interior surface. The interior surface forms a cavity having a volume. The bag is disposed in the housing and is expandable to contact the interior surface of the housing and occupy the entire volume of the cavity when filled with the fluid therapeutic composition. The bag has an opening that is fixed in proximity to the opening of the housing. The seal is configured to prevent air from entering the bag via the bag opening and to prevent air from entering the cavity of the housing via the housing opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: James M. Olson, Michael Hegland, Dale F. Seeley
  • Patent number: 8273070
    Abstract: Provided a port member for an infusion solution bag that is capable of suppressing occurrence of gaps or wrinkles in a sealed portion in a manufacturing process, and preventing damages to resin sheets of a bag body during storage or transportation. A port member for an infusion solution bag includes a tubular body portion having one end sealed by a plug member structured to enable a hollow needle to be pierced into the plug member, and a tubular to-be-sealed portion continuously formed with an other end of the body portion and having an inner space communicated with the inside of the body portion, the to-be-sealed portion being held between and sealed to end portions of resin sheets overlapped together to form a bag body having an inner space for accommodation of at least a medicine, in which the to-be-sealed portion thus sealed has a radially flattened shape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Factory, Inc.
    Inventors: Fujio Inoue, Isamu Tateishi, Tatsuro Tsuruoka
  • Patent number: 8267911
    Abstract: A flow-through fluid reservoir includes a body with a first fluid port, a member movable within the body by an actuator to increase or decrease a volume of a chamber defined by a sidewall of the body. The actuator has a second fluid port. Movable member has a fluid path therethrough such that fluid ports are in fluid communication irrespective of the position of the movable member or the volume of chamber. A shaped slot on the shell of the actuator and a projection on the body cooperate to constrain relative movement of the body and actuator along a path corresponding to the shaped slot. The slot advantageously may include a stop intermediate therealong. A canted aspect of the slot may be used to initiate relative movement of the member within body. The body includes an end wall through which the first fluid port communicates. A shroud is defined by a coaxial extension of the sidewall beyond the end wall to surround the first fluid port, and gripping elements may be provided on the shroud.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Smiths Medical ASD, Inc.
    Inventors: Dale Marvin Gallogly, Charles R. Patzer, John C. Toomey
  • Patent number: 8267912
    Abstract: An infusion bag according to one exemplary embodiment includes a body having an interior space for holding a fluid. The interior space is defined by a pair of side walls and an inner wall and an opposite bottom wall. The inner wall extends across the body from one side wall to the other side wall such that a first angle ?1 is formed between a first end of the inner wall and one side wall and a second angle ?2 is formed between a second end of the inner wall and the other side wall. The first angle is different from the second angle. The bag also includes a needleless port that is in fluid communication with the interior and is configured to sealingly mate with an external device. The needleless port is disposed in an upper corner of the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Inventor: Richard George Ferris