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Document | Title | Date |
20080269696 | Universal seal for use with endoscopic cannula - A universal seal is shown with orbital movement of a center opening for use in endoscopic surgery. A two part seal housing encloses the universal seal in an annulus surrounding an insertion port. The outer periphery of the universal seal is clamped between the two parts at the outer edge of the annulus. An inner ring of the universal seal is free to move from side-to-side inside the annulus while maintaining rubbing contact with the upper and lower surfaces of the annuluses for vertical support. The seal housing and universal seal are mounted on a proximal end of a cannula which allows access therethrough for the endoscopic surgery. The center opening of the universal seal is in general alignment with the insertion port of the seal housing, but the center opening and inner ring may move from side to side when medical instruments are inserted through the insertion port, the center opening, and the cannula and moved from side to side. | 10-30-2008 |
20080275405 | Medical Valve with Expandable Member - A medical valve has a resilient member that is forcibly expanded to an expanded volume from a normal volume. Specifically, the valve operates in a closed mode that prevents fluid flow, and an open mode that permits fluid flow. To these ends, the valve has a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and the noted resilient member within the housing. The resilient member and housing form a fluid channel between the inlet and the outlet. The fluid channel at least in part extends through the resilient member. The fluid channel has a given portion formed by a variable volume portion of the resilient member. The variable volume portion has a normal volume when in the closed mode, and an expanded volume when the open mode. The expanded volume is greater than the normal volume. | 11-06-2008 |
20080275406 | FIXED TROCAR SEAL - A diameter reduction mechanism for a fixed seal trocar employing a movable reduction member pivotally connected with a housing. The housing is adapted to be mounted on a proximal end of a valve assembly of the trocar. The reduction member defines a hole aligned with a passageway defmed by the trocar. The hole defines an operable area less than an operable area defined by the passageway. The diameter reduction mechanism is configured for the ease of selectively employing the reduction member between a first position reducing the operable area of the passageway and a second position wherein the reduction member is clear of the passageway. The first position is configured to limit excessive off-axis and angular movements of small diameter surgical instruments and the second position is configured to accommodate an unrestricted use of large diameter surgical instruments in the passageway. | 11-06-2008 |
20080281277 | Device for Sealing an Opening in a Human or Animal Eye - The apparatus for sealing an opening ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080294123 | Seal Assembly For A Cannula - The present disclosure relates to a seal assembly for a cannula. The cannula includes a housing having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The seal assembly is located in the proximal portion of the housing and includes a first seal including a first tri-slit, a second seal disposed co-axially and proximal to the first seal and including a second tri-slit, and a third seal disposed co-axially to the first seal and the second seal and including a central opening. A cap is coupled to the proximal portion of the housing and adjacent the third seal and includes a plurality of suture retaining features, such as tabs, for management of sutures during surgery. Fluid leakage out of the cannula, during surgery, is substantially reduced due to the leakage being limited to a channel defined by the first tri-slit, the second tri-slit, and the central opening. | 11-27-2008 |
20090005740 | Surgical seal assembly - A surgical seal assembly, includes a seal housing defining a longitudinal housing axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough, a seal having an inner seal portion defining a passage and being adapted to form a substantial seal about a surgical instrument disposed within the passage and a guide mounted to the seal housing. The guide has an inner guide portion proximal of the inner seal portion of the seal and spaced therefrom. The inner guide portion defines a channel adapted to generally direct the surgical instrument toward the inner seal portion of the seal upon entry of the surgical instrument within the longitudinal opening of the seal housing. The inner guide portion is relatively compliant to accommodate initial offset or angled entry of the surgical instrument. | 01-01-2009 |
20090005741 | Closable and Openable Catheter Assembly and Method of Using Same - A catheter assembly ( | 01-01-2009 |
20090069757 | ELASTOMERIC SEAL FOR USE WITHIN A CATHETER COMPONENT - A sealing engagement between components in a catheter system is made using an elastomeric material. The sealing engagement is formed in a manner that allows a catheter needle to pass through a passageway in the center of the elastomeric material maintaining the sealing engagement between the components of the catheter system. The elastomeric material is shaped to fit circumferentially into one of the components and shaped to mechanically assist the passageway to close up after a needle passes through the passageway during retraction. The elastomeric material remains in a stationary position as the needle is retracted. One or more structures can be integrated within the elastomeric material to provide for compression and to prevent deformation of the passageway. | 03-12-2009 |
20090177170 | Closable Male Luer Connector - The present invention provides a closable male luer connector ( | 07-09-2009 |
20090209922 | Self-Lubricating Elastomeric Components for Use in Medical Devices - A device includes an elastomer component that has a molecular scaffold. The molecular scaffold defines interstitial spaces. The component is impregnated with a vegetable oil carrying a fatty acid amide to impart a lubrication to the component and thereby impart a resistance to adhering to a surface of the component. In an illustrative device, a valve includes an elastomeric member that includes a vegetable oil and a fatty acid amide. A method for manufacturing such a device and a precursor for use in manufacturing are also disclosed. | 08-20-2009 |
20090221975 | ONE WAY VALVE - A medical valve can be attached to the front of a needle containing syringe or other needle containing medical device and can be operated between an open and closed position with the needle extending through the valve. A backflow prevention mechanism can be provided. The valve can be used with auto retracting needles. | 09-03-2009 |
20090254050 | VALVE | 10-08-2009 |
20090287163 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY - An access assembly is provided. The access assembly includes an access member defining a central longitudinal axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough for reception and passage of surgical instrument, the access member dimensioned for positioning within tissue to provide access to underlying tissue, and first and second seal members mounted to the access member in juxtaposed relation, the first seal member defining an opening therethrough, the second seal member defining an elongated arcuate passage, wherein the first and second seal members are adapted for rotational movement about the central longitudinal axis whereby the opening of the first seal member is axially alignable with the elongated arcuate passage of the second seal member to permit reception and passage of the surgical instrument in substantial sealed relation therewith, the first and second seal members further adapted for relative rotational movement whereby the first seal member is capable of rotating relative to the second seal member during manipulation and traversal of the surgical instrument through the elongated arcuate passage of the second seal member to maintain the substantial sealed relation about the instrument. | 11-19-2009 |
20090287164 | MODULAR HEMOSTATIC VALVE - A modular hemostatic valve includes a splittable valve body. The splittable body defines a passageway. A sealing element is positioned in the passageway. The sealing element is configured to facilitate the passage of a first medical device, and the splittable valve body is configured to engage a second medical device. | 11-19-2009 |
20100030163 | Connector For A Establlshing A Fluid Communication Controlled By A Valve Essentially Used In The Field Of Medicine - According to the invention, the spring-effect deformation capacity of the valve ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100030164 | Medical Valve with Raised Seal - A seal for a medical valve having a housing and an inlet includes a seal portion and a sleeve portion. The seal portion may be over the inlet of the valve and have a normally closed aperture therethrough. The aperture may be located proximal to the inlet. The sleeve portion may extend distally from the seal portion, and at least a part of the sleeve portion may be chemically bonded to the inlet. | 02-04-2010 |
20100036329 | HEMOSTASIS VALVE - A hemostasis valve to maintain hemostasis during the insertion, removal or reposition of a medical instrument in the vascular system of a patient. The hemostasis valve includes a valve body having lumen extending therethrough, a first valve positioned across the lumen, and having a passage with a diameter that is continuously variable, a second valve positioned across the lumen, and having a passage with a diameter that is continuously variable. The first and second valves being spaced apart longitudinally along the lumen. A connector rotatably attached to the valve body for connecting the hemostasis valve to another instrument. The first and second valves are selectively operable to create an opening through the passage respectively of a diameter to permit admittance of at least one intravascular instrument through at least one of the first and second valves while maintaining hemostasis. The second valve is rotatably attached to the valve body without effecting the diameter of the passage therethrough. | 02-11-2010 |
20100036330 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH DISPLACEMENT CORRECTION - A needleless connector includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet, a valve disposed in the housing to control flow between the inlet and the outlet, and a gland disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. The gland has a deformable wall defining a space, and at least one reinforcement attached to the deformable wall within the space. | 02-11-2010 |
20100049145 | Medical Instrument With A Flexible Sealing System - A medical instrument has a cannula, a seal disposed in said cannula. An expansion device serves for expanding said opening in said seal for guiding shafts of other instruments of greater diameter in a sealed manner through the expanded opening. The expansion device has an expansion cone comprising a plurality of slats mounted pivotably on an annular body at a first end thereof, a second end of said slats, being connected to said seal in an area of said opening. The slats can either be connected at its first ends to said annular body via spherical heads engaged into corresponding openings in said annular body or said slats are connected at their ends via film hinges to said annular body. | 02-25-2010 |
20100100056 | BARRIER ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR - A needleless valve assembly includes a needleless connector having a housing with an inlet end with an inlet opening and an outlet end with an outlet opening, and a valve disposed in the housing to control passage between the openings. The assembly also includes a collar having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and a first end with a collar opening communicating between the interior surface and the exterior surface and a second end moveably attached to the housing. Further, the assembly includes a barrier disposed across the collar opening with a slit therethrough and including an anti-microbial material. The collar is moveable relative to the housing so that the inlet end of the housing depends past the exterior surface of the collar through the slit in the barrier. A kit may include the assembly and a catheter having a first end attached to the outlet opening. | 04-22-2010 |
20100179489 | Needleless luer access connector - A needleless luer access connector is disclosed having a septum disposed in a housing. The septum has a proximal portion with a cross section, a medial portion with a cross section smaller than the cross section of the proximal portion, and a distal portion. A longitudinal slit extends through the septum from the proximal portion to the distal portion. The septum and housing are designed so that septum will not be rotated or removed from the housing when the connector is accessed by a male luer taper. In addition, the septum and housing are designed to bias the slit at the distal portion closed and so a male luer connector does not have to extend completely through the distal portion to open the slit at the distal portion. Finally, the septum and housing are designed to minimize the amount of dead space in the connector when accessed with a male luer taper. | 07-15-2010 |
20100185159 | Enteral Feeding Assembly With Lock Assembly - There is provided an enteral feeding assembly having a base and a connector. The base has a catheter with a lumen for communication with a body lumen. The base also has an opening with a predetermined shape on its proximal side that also communicates with the catheter lumen. The connector has a key configured to complement the predetermined shape of the opening in the base, which occurs desirably in one position only, so that the connector and base may be joined together. The connector is also connected to a feeding tube that provides a nutrient solution from a replaceable feeding bag. Once the connector is in position in the base, liquid may from the bag to the body lumen. Once in position, the connector may rotate 360 degrees relative to the base before being again in the installation/removal position. | 07-22-2010 |
20100249726 | TROCARLESS INTRAVENOUS CANNULA WITH A MULTIFILAMENT TIP - A trocarless intravenous cannula with a multifilament tip is described. The trocarless intravenous cannula has a tapered, distal multifilament tip that is comprised of a plurality of individual filaments. In one aspect, the distal part of the cannula is fenestrated. The tip and the distal part of the cannula may both be covered in a dry, water-soluble coating. | 09-30-2010 |
20100249727 | Convenience IV kits and methods of use - A convenience kit which provides a basic configuration for use in measuring, filling and dispensing medication and flush solutions to IV sets and patient catheters through needleless connectors while improving safety and efficacy by requiring fewer post-sterilization makes and breaks compared to conventional filling and dispensing methods. Further, the kit improves flush compliance by facilitating dispensing of flush solutions and decreases likelihood of infections by providing for flushing of patient lines and catheter connecting fittings without line breaks. Convenience of operation is provided by a two-syringe assembly which is operable by a single hand for selective dispensing accomplished from either of the two syringes while obstructing flow from the other syringe. The kit comprises a clip for stabilizing the two syringe assembly. | 09-30-2010 |
20100292657 | DISPOSABLE EXTRACORPOREAL BLOOD CIRCUIT AND APPARATUS FOR THE EXTRACORPOREAL TREATMENT OF BLOOD - A rigid tubular piece ( | 11-18-2010 |
20100298783 | MANUAL SWITCH FOR A CLOSED SUCTION TUBE - A manual switch has a body, a button, a valve rod and a biasing member. The body is hollow and has a connecting tube and a valve mount. The connecting tube is mounted through the body. The valve mount is mounted in the body and communicates with the connecting tube. The button is connected pivotally to the body at a pivotal position on the body. The valve rod is mounted slidably in the valve mount to close the communication of the connecting tube, is pressed by the button and has an annular recess. The annular recess is defined around the valve rod and selectively communicates with the connecting tube when the valve rod is moved. The biasing member is mounted in the valve mount and is connected to the valve rod to provide a recoil force to the valve rod. | 11-25-2010 |
20110028915 | Medical Valve with Improved Back-Pressure Sealing - A medical valve transitions between an open mode that permits fluid flow, and a closed mode that prevents fluid flow. To that end, the medical valve has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a rigid member movably mounted within the housing, and a resilient member with a sealing portion. The housing also has at least one relief zone that is in fluid communication with the outlet when the valve is in the closed mode. The rigid member may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a flow channel. The relief zone may be radially outward from the sealing portion. The sealing portion may seal the valve and prevent fluid from passing through the valve when in the closed mode. | 02-03-2011 |
20110046573 | Anti-Drawback Medical Valve - A gland member within a medical valve is configured to have a substantially consistent or enlarging internal volume as the valve transitions from a closed mode to an open mode. To that end, the valve has a housing forming an interior containing a flow path, and a stationary post member within the interior. The post member has a lumen that is a part of the flow path. The lumen has an opening to the interior of the housing. The valve further includes a gland member circumscribing the post member to produce a variable volume region formed at least in part between the gland member itself and the post member. In addition, the variable volume region is a part of the flow path, while the gland member occludes the post lumen opening when in the closed mode. The variable volume region has an open volume (i.e., when the valve is in the open mode) that is no less than its closed volume (i.e., when the valve is in the closed mode). | 02-24-2011 |
20110125104 | Luer protection pouch and luer valve/male luer protection method - A medical swab pouch is disclosed. The inexpensive elastic pouch contains disinfectant and is configured for protecting and swabbing a wide variety of luer systems to prevent and eliminate bacterial contamination. The pouch has a flattened configuration and can be elastically dilated, as by squeezing the pouch between the thumb and index finger and is readily carried in large numbers in nurse's pockets (in a manner similar to that for conventional alcohol swabs). The pouch covers and protects the luer valve at the discretion of the user and without transmission of torsion or longitudinal force which might loosen the luer valve or otherwise be transmitted to the vein. | 05-26-2011 |
20110130724 | NEONATAL LUER-ACTIVATED MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A connector is disclosed that has a housing having a fluid path from a first port through an internal cavity to a second port. The connector also includes a plug that has first and second positions within the internal cavity, where the plug blocks the fluid path between the first port and the internal cavity when in the first position. The plug has a diaphragm that separates the internal cavity into a first volume that is vented and a second volume that includes the fluid path. The plug also includes a biasing element that is disposed within the first volume and that urges the plug toward the first position. Displacement of the plug from the first position toward the second position opens the fluid path and increases the second volume. | 06-02-2011 |
20110152788 | ACCESS ASSEMBLY WITH DUAL ANCHOR AND SEAL CAPABILITIES - A cannula assembly includes a cannula adapted for insertion within tissue and having a longitudinal passage extending along a longitudinal axis of the cannula for passage of a surgical instrument. An expandable member is mounted to the cannula and longitudinally spaced from a distal end of the cannula. The expandable member is adapted to expand, upon introduction of fluids therein, in a radially outward direction relative to the longitudinal axis whereby the expandable member engages the tissue to facilitate anchoring of the cannula relative to the tissue, and also to expand in a radially inward direction relative to the longitudinal axis and within the longitudinal passage to engage the surgical instrument positioned within the longitudinal passage to facilitate formation of a seal about the surgical instrument. | 06-23-2011 |
20110208130 | Universal disposable syringe for vaginal feminine hygiene upright position - A method and apparatus for the cleansing of the vagina or anus using an Upright disposable syringe with a cap or closure assembly that communicates to any standard bottled water that is available in the market. | 08-25-2011 |
20110208131 | Universal disposable syringe for vaginal feminine hygiene with hose - A method and apparatus for the cleansing of the vagina or anus using disposable syringe with hose that has a cap closure assembly that communicates to the openings of any standard, common bottled water that is available in the market. | 08-25-2011 |
20110264054 | METHOD TO SECURE AN ELASTIC COMPONENT IN A VALVE - An apparatus for controlling fluid flow to provide long-term access to the vascular system, and methods of making the same, are disclosed. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention describe a wedge or other similarly shaped geometrical feature for fixing an elastic component and controlling an internal stress of the elastic component. | 10-27-2011 |
20110306940 | Male Connector and Transfusion Line Connection Apparatus Equipped With Male Connector - The male connector of the present disclosure allows for the flow of fluids and includes a movable blunt needle having a shoulder projecting outwards from the movable blunt needle and extending proximally from the movable blunt needle. The male connector also includes an outer cylinder body formed around the movable blunt needle and disposed in coaxial alignment to the movable blunt needle and a movable blunt needle retainer which retains the movable blunt needle is movable in an axial direction and a valve which opens as a result of the movable blunt needle moving in the axial direction where the posterior end presses against the valve to open the valve. This occurs when the movable blunt needle is inserted at the destination of the connection in a status where the inlet of the flow channel side of the movable blunt needle is open and such that the shoulder presses against the destination of the connection. | 12-15-2011 |
20110313369 | ENTERAL FEEDING CONNECTOR - A female enteral feeding connector includes a body having a hollow interior and an opening extending into the hollow interior for receiving a tip of a preselected male enteral feeding connector. A deformable retainer is mounted in the hollow interior adjacent the opening. A guard is mounted in the hollow interior and spaced from the retainer. A stop is positioned in the hollow interior for obstructing the opening in the body. The stop is moveable through the deformable retainer by application of a manual force on the preselected male enteral feeding connector from an obstructing position in which the stop obstructs the opening in the body from receiving the tip of the preselected male enteral feeding connector, to a non-obstructing position in which the stop permits the opening in the body to receive the tip of the preselected male enteral feeding connector. | 12-22-2011 |
20120022468 | Enteral Feeding Assembly - An enteral feeding system for use with a syringe or extension tubing, such as an enteral feeding syringe or tubing, is provided. The system has features to balance the pressure within the tubing. | 01-26-2012 |
20120130320 | DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR MYOCARDIAL INFARCT BORDER ZONE REINFORCEMENT - Devices, systems, and methods for myocardial infarct border zone reinforcement. In at least one embodiment of a suction/infusion catheter for facilitating myocardial infarct border zone reinforcement, the catheter includes one or more apertures defined along a portion of the catheter at or near a distal end of the catheter, a first configuration when the suction/infusion catheter is at least partially extended from a delivery catheter, and a second configuration when the at least one suction/infusion catheter is positioned within the delivery catheter, the second configuration different from the first configuration, wherein the suction/infusion catheter, when introduced into a pericardial space surrounding a heart at or near a myocardial infarct border zone, is operable to inject a glue-like substance through a lumen of the suction/infusion catheter and out from the one or more apertures to deliver the glue-like substance into the pericardial space at or near the myocardial infarct border zone. | 05-24-2012 |
20120157933 | Anti-Drawback Medical Valve - A gland member within a medical valve is configured to have a substantially consistent or enlarging internal volume as the valve transitions from a closed mode to an open mode. The valve has a housing forming an interior containing a flow path, and a stationary post member within the interior. The post member has a lumen that is a part of the flow path. The lumen has an opening to the interior of the housing. The valve further includes a gland member circumscribing the post member to produce a variable volume region formed at least in part between the gland member itself and the post member. The variable volume region is a part of the flow path, while the gland member occludes the post lumen opening when in the closed mode. The variable volume region has an open volume that is no less than its closed volume. | 06-21-2012 |
20120172819 | MAGNETICALLY SEALED INTRAVENOUS ACCESS VALVE - The magnetically sealed intravenous access valve is an implantable port and valve for vascular access. The magnetically sealed intravenous access valve includes a housing and a pair of hollow tubes provided for interconnection and communication with the patient's blood vessel. Each tube is partially slidably received within a lower portion of the housing. A hollow key is used to selectively open and close the valve and also to inject medication into the patient's blood vessel. The hollow key is removably received within channels formed through a retainer and a rotatable obturator so that the lower end of the hollow key releasably engages the obturator. Selective rotation thereof allows eccentric spout formed in the obturator to align with an eccentric aperture formed in a valve plate. Fluids flow through the hollow key, the aligned spout and plate opening, the lower portion of the housing, and the opposing tubes for fluid transfer. | 07-05-2012 |
20120179117 | DISPOSABLE BLOOD TRANSFUSION DEVICE - One embodiment of a blood transfusion device includes a drip chamber (10) comprising a bottom outlet (113); a filter (40) fixedly disposed in the drip chamber (10); and a float regulator (20) moveably disposed in the drip chamber (10) under the filter (40). the float regulator (20) comprising an inverted upper cup (21) including a top projection (212), a lower cup (22) secured to the upper cup (21), and a suction cup (23) secured to an underside of the lower cup (22). An inner diameter of the upper cup (21) is greater than an outer diameter of the lower cup (22). The projection (212) contacts an underside of the filter (40) when blood from a blood bag (90) sufficiently fills the drip chamber (10). The suction cup (23) falls to permanently close the outlet (113) when blood in the drip chamber (10) completely drains. | 07-12-2012 |
20120215182 | CLOSED MALE LUER DEVICE FOR USE WITH NEEDLELESS ACCESS DEVICES - A medical connector is described which is formed by a body having an inlet port, an outlet port through a male luer portion of the body, and a fluid path between the inlet port and the at least one outlet ports. A retractable post extends through the fluid path in the male luer sealing a tip of the male luer thereby closing the fluid path when the connector in not activated. There is a seal between the retractable post and the body that forms a fluid volume within a portion of the cavity. The fluid path passes through the fluid volume. When actuated, the retractable post is forced away from the tip of the male luer, thereby opening the fluid path through the medical connector and decreasing the fluid volume. | 08-23-2012 |
20120220955 | Apparatus and Method for Preventing Aperture Re-Knitting - A cap for preventing re-knitting of an aperture within a proximal seal of a medical valve includes a body portion, a securing portion, and an interacting portion. The securing portion removably secures the cap to the inlet of the medical valve. The interacting portion interacts with the aperture to prevent the proximal seal from re-knitting. | 08-30-2012 |
20120232498 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO COMPENSATE FOR COMPRESSION FORCES IN AN INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE - A system and method for providing vent channel geometries to compensate for compression forces experienced by a septum within an intravascular device. | 09-13-2012 |
20120232499 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PREVENTING SEPTUM DAMAGE IN AN INTRAVASCULAR DEVICE - Systems and methods to provide an intravenous device having flashback capabilities and features to permit a flashback notch of an introducer needle to bypass a septum of the device without incurring an undesirable contact between the flashback notch of the introducer needle and a related contact surface of the septum. | 09-13-2012 |
20120238965 | MANUAL SWITCH FOR A CLOSED SUCTION TUBE - A manual switch has a body, a button, a valve rod and a biasing member. The body has a valve mount having multiple holding ribs. The valve rod is mounted slidably in the valve mount, is pressed by the button and has a valve rod, a mounting tube and an O-ring. The rod body has an outer diameter smaller than the inner diameter of the valve mount. The mounting tube is mounted securely around the rod body and has an outer diameter being equal to the inner diameter of the valve mount and an outer surface abutting with the holding ribs in the valve mount. The O-ring is mounted around the rod body and abuts with the inner surface of the valve mount to provide a sealing effect to the valve rod and the valve mount. | 09-20-2012 |
20120259292 | FLOW-CONTROLLING CATHETER HUB - Among other things, a flow-controlling catheter hub configured to connect with and adjust fluid flow to a catheter is shown. The hub includes a main body, a valve, and a luer fitting adapter. The main body, valve, and luer fitting adapter each have an interior passageway to receive and conduct fluid flow when the parts are assembled together. The valve is configured to engage the interior passageway of the main body to block fluid flow when the valve is in a closed position. When the valve is in an open position the valve is moved away from the interior passageway of the main body and fluid flows through the interior passageway of the main body. The luer fitting adapter freely rotates in the valve while the valve is adjusted relative to the main body. Adjustment of fluid flow to the catheter is possible without disturbing connections between parts. | 10-11-2012 |
20120316512 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW RATE OF EVACUATING SURGICAL VAPOR AND MIST FROM A BODY CAVITY - Devices and methods for vacuum-assisted removal of surgically contaminated gas from an insufflated body cavity, the contaminants comprising smoke, aerosols, vapor, mist and the like generated during surgical procedures in order to clear the surgeon's vision of the surgical site and prevent exposure of the surgical staff to the gas. One embodiment of the present invention comprises a series of flow restriction devices to enable stepping down of the flow rate generated by an external vacuum. This reduced flow rate allows safe yet rapid removal of the toxic and vision-obstructing surgical byproducts from the patient's body cavity. The initial flow restriction device may comprise a perforated trocar sleeve in fluid communication with the vacuum source that allows retention of the surgical instrument within the trocar's inner lumen with concurrent smoke removal. The flow rate is infinitely variable, adjustable and selectable using a flow control adjuster comprising a smoothly varying orifice. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316513 | INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES FOR SUBCHONDRAL JOINT REPAIR - Instruments and associated methods are disclosed for treating joints, and particularly bone tissue. In general, the embodiments relate to instruments and associated methods for the surgical treatment of a joint, and particularly to a subchondral bone defect at that joint region. More specifically, the embodiments relate to instruments that allow fast, easy, precise, and controllable subchondral delivery to, or removal of materials from, a bone joint being treated. | 12-13-2012 |
20120316514 | NEEDLELESS ACCESS CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF USE - A positive-displacement needleless access connector is disclosed that has a housing with a first luer fitting at a proximal end thereof, a base with a second luer fitting at a distal end thereof, and a valve element with a proximal end that creates a seal at the first luer fitting and fastens to the base so that a surface of the valve element is substantially flush with a surface of the base. | 12-13-2012 |
20120323188 | SEALING ASSEMBLY FOR A FLUID RESERVOIR OF A FLUID INFUSION DEVICE - Disclosed herein is a fluid infusion device of the type that delivers medication fluid to the body of a patient. The device includes or cooperates with a fluid reservoir, and the device has a sealing assembly to receive and form a fluid seal with the fluid reservoir. A retractable sealing element surrounding a hollow fluid delivery needle may be used to seal a port of the fluid reservoir. The port may include a pressure vent that is sealed by the retractable sealing element. In one variation, the reservoir includes a moving valve sleeve that holds a septum. The septum moves to allow the reservoir to vent, and to form a seal with the port when the needle pierces the septum. In another variation, the device includes a needleless sealing assembly. In yet other variations, the device uses a needled fluid reservoir. | 12-20-2012 |
20120330247 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR WITH CLOSEABLE MALE LUER - A luer connector including a housing with first end including a male luer tip and a second end. The connector further includes a rigid valve member having a first opened end and a second closed end and a retaining member configured to couple the valve member and the housing. The housing further includes a rigid conduit positioned within the housing and in fluid communication with the second end of the housing, the rigid conduit adapted to engage the first opened end of the valve member. The housing defines a first internal volume when the valve member is in a first position and a second, smaller volume when the valve member is in a second position. | 12-27-2012 |
20130006199 | IV Catheter with In-Line Valve and Methods Related Thereto - Featured is a vascular access device such as an IV catheter device including a housing, a tubular member and a seal member, and a securing mechanism. The housing includes a proximal and distal portion and a chamber that extends between the proximal and distal portions. The tubular member is coupled to the housing distal portion so it is fluidly coupled to the chamber. The seal member is disposed within the chamber and the securing mechanism secures the seal member distal end to the housing proximal portion so the seal member is sealingly and compressibly retained between a chamber proximal end and the securing mechanism. Such a seal member also is constituted so a portion of the seal member moves axially responsive to an axial force applied to the proximal end. | 01-03-2013 |
20130030386 | PROVIDING POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT UPON DISCONNECTION USING A CONNECTOR WITH A DUAL DIAPHRAGM VALVE - Positive displacement using a connector with dual diaphragms is provided. For example, the connector includes a single fluid flow path, an air chamber and a valve. The single fluid flow path is configured for delivering fluid to a person and configured for receiving fluid from a person. The air chamber configured for expelling air from the air chamber when an actuator is inserted into the connector and for receiving air into the chamber when the actuator is removed from the connector. The valve plug comprises two diaphragms that separate the air chamber from the single fluid flow path. The valve plug is configured for creating positive displacement by returning the valve plug to its uncompressed state when the actuator is removed from the connector. | 01-31-2013 |
20130030387 | COUPLING FOR MEDICAL FLUIDS - A coupling apparatus includes a first component having a first non-mechanical valve, a second component having a second non-mechanical valve, and a third component having a first end for coupling with the first valve and a second end for coupling with the second valve. The third component has an elongated bore such that when the first end is coupled to the first valve and the second end is coupled to the second valve, a passageway is defined therethrough. The coupling apparatus includes a breakaway portion disposed between the third component and the second component and the first and second valves automatically close when the second and third components are separated from one another. | 01-31-2013 |
20130090608 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SEALING A SEPTUM WITHIN A CATHETER DEVICE - Systems and methods for sealing and venting a septum of an intravenous catheter device. Implementations of the present invention include a compact, molded septum that is retained within an inner lumen of a catheter adapter such that slowed or stopped flow of air and/or a fluid is permitted to pass between the compact septum and an inner wall surface of the catheter adapter via one or more fluid pathways. In some instances, a snap ring is provided to secure the position of the compact septum within the catheter adapter, a fluid pathway being provided through the snap ring. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090609 | PORT VALVE OF A BLOOD CONTROL CATHETER - A catheter assembly is presented which includes a catheter adapter having a blood control valve. A port is disposed in the catheter adapter for providing selective access to the interior of the catheter adapter. A port valve is disposed within the catheter adapter to control access between the interior of the catheter adapter and the port. The port valve includes a flexible tube, a portion of the flexible tube covering an opening between the port and the catheter adapter. | 04-11-2013 |
20130090610 | MULTIPLE USE BLOOD CONTROL VALVE WITH CENTER AND CIRCUMFERENTIAL SLITS - A flushable catheter assembly having a deformable septum comprising one or more slits, wherein the septum is temporarily deformed by a septum actuator to open the one or more slits thereby enabling fluid and air to bypass the septum. | 04-11-2013 |
20130110055 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FLOW CONTROL VALVE FOR A MEDICAL DEVICE | 05-02-2013 |
20130116630 | LARGE-VOLUME BOLUS PATIENT CONTROLLED DRUG ADMINISTRATION DEVICE - A device for dispensing fluid to a patient enabling either or both of a continuous flow, as well as successive, large-volume boluses. A first reservoir provides a source of fluid under pressure. A bolus flow path provides for the delivery of a bolus dose of fluid and an optional continuous flow path provides a continuous flow rate of fluid. Both flow paths are in fluid communication with the source of fluid. A bolus delivery system in fluid communication with the bolus flow path receives fluid from the first reservoir, expands to pressurize fluid, stores the pressurized fluid, and dispenses the pressurized fluid while avoiding bolus refill until enabled to expand in a subsequent delivery cycle. An actuator releases fluid from the bolus delivery system such that when actuated by the patient, fluid is permitted to flow out of the bolus reservoir to the patient without further action by the patient. | 05-09-2013 |
20130131609 | THREE-WAY STOPCOCK UNIT, CHECK VALVE, AND FLUID SUBSTANCE TRANSFER DEVICE - A check valve in the three-way stopcock unit includes: a first housing having a valve seat in which an opening is provided; a second housing inserted into the first housing; and a valve element held between the valve seat of the first housing and an opening end portion of the second housing. The valve element has a substantially U-shaped cut line formed outside of an outer rim portion of the opening provided in the valve seat of the first housing, and inside of an inner rim portion of the second housing. A portion inside of the cut line is used as a switching valve, and the valve seat of the first housing and the opening end portion of the second housing are closed in a liquid-tight state at a portion outside of the cut line. | 05-23-2013 |
20130150806 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR WITH CLOSEABLE MALE LUER - A luer connector comprising a housing with a hollow bore having first and second ends, a male luer tip, and a tapering interior surface. The luer connector also comprises a rigid valve member having a first opened end and a second closed end, a passageway therein, and an outwardly extending flange near the second end adapted to seal the hollow bore at the second end of the housing when in contact with an interior surface of the housing. The valve member further comprises an opening near the closed end of the valve member extending outward from the passageway through the valve member and at least one strut attached to the valve member. The luer connector also comprises a retaining member configured to couple the valve member and the housing and a sealing element disposed within the housing to inhibit fluid communication through the hollow bore of the housing. | 06-13-2013 |
20130165867 | ACTIVATOR ATTACHMENT FOR BLOOD CONTROL CATHETERS - An activator attachment that can be attached to the proximal end of a catheter adapter and can activate a blood control valve within the catheter adapter. | 06-27-2013 |
20130165868 | MULTIPLE USE STRETCHING AND NON-PENETRATING BLOOD CONTROL VALVES - The current invention relates to infusion devices, specifically to peripheral intravenous (IV) catheters. In particular, the invention relates to peripheral IV catheter assemblies having features to enable selective and reversible activation of fluid flow through the catheter assembly. Some implementations of the present invention include various configurations of septum valves having a barrier surface that is stressed to bias the barrier surface and provide a pathway through the septum valve. | 06-27-2013 |
20130231616 | MEDICAL CONNECTOR - A medical connector providing connection between medical devices comprising a female end connectable with a male end of a first medical device, a generally circular covering portion attached to the female end that is substantially wider than the transverse cross-section of the female end, a second end configured to connect with a second medical device, a housing extending between the female end and the second end comprising a region adjacent the covering portion that is wider than an outer diameter of the covering portion. In a first stage, the female end is configured to remain stationary with respect to the housing while the male end of the first medical device is rotated onto the female end. In a second stage, the female end is configured to rotate with respect to the housing to inhibit disconnection of the male end of the first medical device. | 09-05-2013 |
20130237926 | Medicament Delivery Device - Medicament delivery device comprising a housing ( | 09-12-2013 |
20130267912 | Distal Valve for a Catheter - A bi-directional valve assembly, including valves for use in closed-ended catheters or other elongate tubular devices, is disclosed. In one embodiment, a catheter assembly for insertion into a body of a patient is disclosed and comprises an elongate catheter tube including an outer wall that at least partially defines at least one lumen that extends between a proximal end and a closed distal end thereof. The catheter tube includes a valve assembly that in turn includes a linear slit valve defined through the outer wall of a distal segment of the catheter tube, and a deformation region. The deformation region includes a compliant segment disposed in the outer wall of the catheter tube and a thinned portion of the outer wall. The compliant segment and thinned portion of the deformation region cooperate to preferentially deform the outer wall and open the slit valve during aspiration through the catheter tube. | 10-10-2013 |
20130274683 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FLUSHABLE CATHETER ASSEMBLY - The present invention extends generally to a vascular access device that employs a septum and septum activator designed to minimize or eliminate the possibility that fluid will flow into interstitial spaces between the septum activator and the body of the vascular access device. The septum activator can be configured with a proximal end that has an outer diameter that is at least as great as the diameter of the lumen within which the septum activator is contained. | 10-17-2013 |
20130310769 | Indwelling Device - The present invention provides a medical device for insertion into a body, the device having at least one surface covered by and attached to at least one detachable cover and at least one surface hole, such as the cover encapsulate and seals the medical device. The cover can be detached and pulled off the device which remains in the body. The cover includes at least one sealing element for preventing ingress of fluids between the cover and at least part of the medical device. The cover and the at least one sealing element, encapsulates the medical device though it's length, overlapping at least one surface hole. | 11-21-2013 |
20130317455 | Devices, Assemblies, and Methods for Controlling Fluid Flow - Connector assemblies are provided for controlling flow in a fluid line that include an outer shell, an inner housing, and a tubular member. The inner housing is disposed within the outer shell and includes a boss disposed adjacent a first end of the outer shell. The inner housing is movable axially within the outer shell between first and second positions when a device is connected to the first end. The tubular member is carried by the inner housing and includes a fluid passage extending between a second end of the outer shell. The tubular member moves axially as the inner housing moves between the first and second positions, and cam features on the outer shell and the tubular member cause the tubular member to rotate as the inner housing moves between the first and second positions, thereby opening a fluid path between the fluid passage and the first end. | 11-28-2013 |
20130324944 | CLOSURE PLUG FOR A CATHETER - A closure plug for a catheter includes a hollow tubular main body with two open opposite ends, the first end for coupling to the final end of the catheter and the second end for coupling to a first open end of a tubular secondary body provided with a second closed end opposite the first end. The main body can include a support flange for supporting the secondary body and the plug can include securing means for securing the secondary body to the main body. | 12-05-2013 |
20130331800 | Anti-Drawback Medical Valve - A gland member within a medical valve is configured to have a substantially consistent or enlarging internal volume as the valve transitions from a closed mode to an open mode. The valve has a housing forming an interior containing a flow path, and a stationary post member within the interior. | 12-12-2013 |
20140031765 | Medical Valve with Improved Back-Pressure Sealing - A medical valve transitions between an open mode that permits fluid flow, and a closed mode that prevents fluid flow. To that end, the medical valve has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a rigid member movably mounted within the housing, and a resilient member with a sealing portion. The housing also has at least one relief zone that is in fluid communication with the outlet when the valve is in the closed mode. The rigid member may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a flow channel. The relief zone may be radially outward from the sealing portion. The sealing portion may seal the valve and prevent fluid from passing through the valve when in the closed mode. | 01-30-2014 |
20140058336 | BLOOD CONTROL IV CATHETER WITH ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES - A medical device is presented, which includes a fluid pathway and a septum slidably housed within the fluid pathway. The septum can be opened by a septum actuator disposed in a fixed position within the fluid pathway. In some examples, both the septum actuator and the septum have at least one surface exposed to the fluid pathway. An anti-pathogenic material can be applied to these surfaces. | 02-27-2014 |
20140074048 | INTRAVENOUS FLOW CONTROL DEVICE - An intravenous flow control device includes a rigid casing ( | 03-13-2014 |
20140074049 | Catheter Connector for Measurement of Physiological Signals - The present invention relates to a connector, for use with a catheter provided with a catheter valve, comprising a liquid channel, for transporting a liquid from a first to a second end of the connector, or vice versa, a first coupler, provided on the first end of the connector, to couple the connector and the catheter, a second coupler, provided on the second end of the connector, to couple the connector and a liquid administering—and/or measuring device, a pin-shaped part, from the first end of the connector extending in substantially axial direction, to open the catheter valve when the connector is coupled to the catheter. | 03-13-2014 |
20140107589 | ELECTROMAGNETICALLY ACTUATED VALVE AND RELATED METHODS OF USE - A valve assembly may include a valve body defining a housing for receiving a plunger, wherein the valve body includes an inlet channel and an outlet channel in selective fluid communication with the inlet channel. The valve assembly may also include a deflectable membrane operably coupled to the plunger, wherein the membrane is configured to selectively prevent fluid flow from the inlet channel to the outlet channel. Furthermore, the valve assembly may include an electromagnet for controlling a position of the plunger. | 04-17-2014 |
20140155838 | CLOSED MALE LUER DEVICE FOR USE WITH NEEDLELESS ACCESS DEVICES - A medical connector is described which is formed by a body having an inlet port, an outlet port through a male luer portion of the body, and a fluid path between the inlet port and the at least one outlet ports. A retractable post extends through the fluid path in the male luer sealing a tip of the male luer thereby closing the fluid path when the connector in not activated. There is a seal between the retractable post and the body that forms a fluid volume within a portion of the cavity. The fluid path passes through the fluid volume. When actuated, the retractable post is forced away from the tip of the male luer, thereby opening the fluid path through the medical connector and decreasing the fluid volume. | 06-05-2014 |
20140180219 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR - A needleless connector includes a hollow connector, a spring, and a switch assembly. The inner perimeter of the hollow connector forms a first annular wall and a second annular wall. The spring is disposed in the hollow connector. The switch assembly has a stop member and a guide tube connected to the stop member, the stop member being pressed between the annular block and the spring, the guide tube being disposed in the hollow connector, the external perimeter of the stop member forming a first annular portion against the first annular wall and a second annular portion against the second annular wall, a groove being disposed between the first annular portion and the second annular portion of the stop member, the groove being connected to the guide tube. Thus, the integral structure stability and good closing performance are achieved such that the outside air cannot leak into the connector structure. | 06-26-2014 |
20140207083 | HEMOSTASIS VALVE DEVICE FOR INJECTING A MEDICAL MATERIAL INTO A PATIENT, AND RELATED METHOD - The device according to the invention includes a hollow body delimiting an inner passage. It further includes an assembly for maintaining the material in position in the inner passage. | 07-24-2014 |
20140213987 | CATHETER ASSEMBLY - A catheter assembly includes a tubular insertion portion; a support portion that is connected to a proximal end side of the insertion portion and has therein a flow passage communicating with an inside of the insertion portion; a valve body that is disposed in the flow passage and includes: a blocking membrane configured to inhibit a flow of fluid, and an opening/closing part configured such that the blocking membrane is at least partially openable and closeable via the opening/closing part; and an insertion member which is arranged proximal of the blocking membrane and is insertable into the opening/closing part by moving in a distal direction. The opening/closing part is formed as a single slit penetrating the blocking membrane, the slit having a distal end opening and a proximal end opening, and a length of the distal end opening being smaller than a length of the proximal end opening. | 07-31-2014 |
20140236099 | INDWELLING CATHETER - An indwelling catheter including: a hollow catheter base having a tip and a back end, the back end being able to receive and connect a male connector; a tube provided at the tip of the catheter base; a flexible hemostasis valve installed inside the catheter base; a pusher installed at a back of the hemostasis valve; and a pusher guide installed between the pusher and the catheter base, The pusher has a hollow constitution whose taper reduces in diameter facing its tip. The pusher guide is able to restrict a position of the pusher at a first position where the pusher does not push open the hemostasis valve and a second position where the taper of the pusher is positioned inside the hemostasis valve and pushes open the hemostasis valve. | 08-21-2014 |
20140249487 | Neutral Pressure Split Septum Luer Access Device - A neutral pressure split-septum luer access device is described for receiving a luer lock connector with a surrounding shroud. The housing has a distal portion with a transversely enlarged chamber defining an internal chamber wall. A septum with a central slit for receiving a male luer into the slit is mounted in the housing. The septum has an upper portion with an outer face, a lower sealing portion in sealing contact with the distal portion of the housing, and a plurality of elastomeric columns projecting laterally within the chamber, each elastomeric columns defines a longitudinal axis and is under sufficient compression along the longitudinal axis induced by the internal wall of the chamber so that the columns are bowed and the strength along each of the elastomeric columns is reduced by bowing, but the slit sealing force is high. This configuration places the lower portion of the slit in a tightly sealed configuration with is never-the-less receptive to penetration by the male luer which causes the columns to bow further and collapse precipitously with the elastomeric force of the collapsing mass of the columns being carried distally to displace and reliably pop open the central slit distal the tip of the male luer. The septum further provides a transverse separation between the columns and the distal sealing portion so the force of the displacement force to the sealing portion is reduced. | 09-04-2014 |
20140249488 | CATHETER DEVICE WITH NEEDLE GUARD - The present disclosure relates to a catheter device comprising a catheter hub in which a valve member is disposed, a needle fixed in a needle hub, the needle extending through the valve member in the catheter hub in a ready position, and a tubular receptacle in which the needle hub is displaceably guided and biased by a spring in a proximal direction relative to the receptacle, wherein the needle hub is releasably held in the ready position in the receptacle against the force of the spring by frictional force between needle circumference and catheter or catheter hub, which frictional force is reduced on retraction of the needle through the catheter hub such that the force of the spring prevails. | 09-04-2014 |
20140257199 | MEDICAL APPARATUS FACILITATING VASCULAR ANALYSIS AND TREATMENT - A medical apparatus generally includes a housing that translatably supports a grasping member and a motion control mechanism that is disengagable to permit motion of the grasping member relative to the housing. The housing is configured to support a flow inhibiting instrument when the grasping member is disposed in a retracted position. As such, the medical apparatus facilitates effective blockage of venous outflow from a hemodialysis access structure. In addition, the grasping member translates to a receiving position in which various vascular instruments may be inserted into the grasping member and to a holding position in which the grasping member firmly grasps the instrument. By holding the end of the apparatus opposite the instrument, a practitioner may position his or her hands outside of a medical imaging field and thereby reduce radiation exposure to the hands. | 09-11-2014 |
20140276458 | MALE LUER WITH FLUID PATH AND VENT PATH SEALS - A male needleless connector includes a body having a male fitting with a distal port, a valve disposed within the body and having a first position wherein the valve seals the port and a second position wherein the valve does not seal the port, and a sliding seal disposed over a portion of the male fitting and having a first configuration wherein a first portion of the sliding seal is in sealing contact with the male fitting and a second configuration wherein the first portion is not in sealing contact with the male fitting. Moving the sliding seal to the second configuration opens the seal between the sliding seal and the male fitting and displaces the valve to the second position, thereby opening the seal between the valve and the port. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276459 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH FOLDING VALVE - A needleless connector has a body having an internal cavity with a sealing ridge, a port, an output flow channel, and a fluid flow path between the port and output flow channel. The connector also has a collapsible valve disposed within the cavity. The valve includes a cylindrical wall having a center axis and a shoulder and defining an internal air space, wherein the shoulder is configured to sealingly contact the ridge of the body so as to block the fluid flow path, and a head fixedly attached to the wall, the head having first and second smiley cuts disposed on opposite sides of the head. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276460 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH REDUCED TRAPPED VOLUME - A female connector has a body with an internal cavity having a port and an internal surface. A collapsible valve is disposed within the internal cavity. The valve has a head with an external surface, wherein the head is in sealing contact with the internal surface of the internal cavity at a first location separated from the port so as to create a primary seal and at a second location proximate to the port so as to form a secondary seal when the female connector is not mated with a compatible male connector. The valve also has a neck coupled to the head proximal to the primary seal. The neck has a smiley cut. The valve also has a base portion coupled to the neck proximal to the smiley cut. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276461 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH FLEXIBLE VALVE - A flexible valve for a connectors is described. In one example, a flexible valve for a connector includes a head having a top section and a column section defining an axial center of the head, wherein the top section includes a top planar surface that is non-perpendicular with respect to the axial center of the column section; a primary seal portion coupled to the head; and a lower portion coupled to the primary seal portion. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276462 | MULTIPLE-USE INTRAVENOUS CATHETER ASSEMBLY SEPTUM AND SEPTUM ACTUATOR - The present invention relates to a multiple-use intravenous (IV) catheter assembly septum and septum actuator. In particular, the present invention relates to an IV catheter assembly having a stationary septum actuator and a blood control septum, wherein the blood control septum is configured to slide within a catheter adapter of the IV catheter assembly between a compressed state and an uncompressed state. When in the compressed state, a slit of the blood control septum is opened and the septum comprises stored compressive potential energy. When the septum is released from the compressed state, the stored compressive potential energy is release and the blood control septum is restored to its original shape, thereby closing the septum's slit. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276463 | ZERO REFLUX FEMALE VALVE WITH SMALL PRIMING VOLUME - Needleless connectors are described. An example needleless connector includes a housing and a compressible valve. The housing may define an internal cavity and may include a body section having a first port and one or more internal contact tabs and a base section having a valve mount and a second port. The compressible valve may be disposed within at least a portion of the internal cavity and be movably retained within the housing. The compressible valve may include a flange portion for securing the compressible valve within the housing. A central longitudinal axis of the housing may be defined by a coaxial arrangement of the first and second port. The one or more internal contact tabs may be arranged to contact an outer side surface of the flange portion such that a radial force substantially orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis is provided for securement. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276464 | SEALING MULTIPLE SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS - A cannula seal is presented. The cannula seal includes a cross-slit seal that can include a side wall that includes folded sidewalls; slits that are formed by the folded sidewalls when the cross-slit seal is in a closed position; and a concave end surface at the slits. The cross-slit seal can include energizing ribs formed to close the seal. The instrument guide includes a pyramidal shaped seal that seals against doors when no instrument is inserted and seals against an instrument when the instrument is inserted. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276465 | Sealing Multiple Surgical Instruments - A cannula cap is disclosed. A cannula cap according to some embodiments of the invention includes an instrument guide attachment; a cannula attachment; and a seal captured between the instrument guide attachment and the cannula attachment. In some embodiments, a cannula cap can include a lid; a locking ring; a base; and a cannula seal captured between the lid and the base. | 09-18-2014 |
20140276466 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH A TORTUOUS FLUID FLOW PATH - A needleless connector has a housing with an internal cavity having an interior surface, a port, an output flow channel, and a fluid flow path through the cavity between the port and the output flow channel. A collapsible valve is disposed within the cavity. The valve has one or more rings each having a surface that is in sealing contact with the interior surface of the housing. There are one or more notches formed in each of the one or more rings, and the flow path passes through one of the notches in each of the one or more rings. | 09-18-2014 |
20140296794 | NEEDLELESS POSITIVE-PRESSURE CONNECTOR - The present invention is related to a needleless positive-pressure connector, mainly comprising a casing pipe, a connecting pipe, an elastic unit, and a piston. In this connection, the casing pipe and the connecting pipe are interconnected, while the piston and the elastic unit are located within the interior of the casing pipe and the connecting pipe, as well as the piston may be displaced within the casing pipe and the connecting pipe. The piston may be pushed outwardly by the elastic unit to close the needleless positive-pressure connector, when a delivery pipe is not connected yet Moreover, the piston may be pressed by the delivery pipe, such that the piston is pressed inwardly to open the needleless positive-pressure connector, when the delivery pipe is connected. | 10-02-2014 |
20140323988 | STRUCTURE OF CONNECTOR FOR MEDICAL LINES - A connection device for a medical line including a first portion with a first passage duct, the first portion configured to couple with a first medical line to allow a flow of a fluid, and a second portion configured to couple with the first portion, and including a second passage duct that is arranged to connect with a second medical line. Furthermore, the connection device includes a releasable connection to connect the first portion and the second portion, from a coupled configuration, to a decoupled configuration. | 10-30-2014 |
20140343512 | LARGE BORE SHEATH ASSEMBLY - A hemostasis valve assembly includes a housing and a valve member. The housing includes a central bore. The valve member is positioned within the housing and includes opposed first and second primary surfaces, a thickness, an opening, and first and second slits. The valve thickness is defined between the first and second primary surfaces. The opening is formed in the first primary surface. The first and second slits intersect each other and extend through a portion of the valve thickness. At least one of the first and second slits is accessible within the opening. | 11-20-2014 |
20140378914 | Cannula Apparatus - The present invention relates to safe medical apparatuses, especially to cannulae that have safety means, and thus help health workers to provide care of patients in a safe manner by protecting such health workers and nurses from infections caused by contaminated blood of a patient. A cannula of the present invention reduces or eliminates the probability of any blood leaks, the probability that a needle body touches the nurse's skin, and the need to use a needle for administering medications. The use of the cannula of the present invention allows for better control over the needle. The cannula of the present invention is characterized by having a trunk with a rubber, a funnel, a valve with a rubber, and two plastic extensions extruded laterally, wherein each of said plastic extensions has a two-face sticker that allows the fixation of the cannula of the present invention on the patient's skin. | 12-25-2014 |
20150025477 | SURGICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING CENTERING MECHANISM - A seal assembly for a surgical access assembly includes a housing defining a center, first and second ring members, an inner seal member, and first and second centering mechanisms. The first ring member is disposed within the housing and includes the inner seal member coupled thereto and extending radially inwardly therefrom. The second ring member is disposed within the housing annularly about the first ring member. The inner seal member is configured to sealingly receive a surgical instrument inserted through the housing. The first centering mechanism is configured to bias the first ring member towards a concentric orientation relative to the second ring member. The second centering mechanism is concentrically disposed about the first centering mechanism and is configured to bias the second ring member towards a concentric orientation relative to the center of the housing. | 01-22-2015 |
20150038921 | IMPLANT FOR HERNIA REPAIR - A hernia repair implant includes a first layer for facing a body structure having a hernia defect to cover the defect while promoting tissue growth into the first layer from the body structure. The implant also includes a second layer opposed to the first layer and made of anti-adhesion material to prevent growth of tissue into the second layer from body structures contacting the second layer. Furthermore, the implant includes at least one engagement strap connected to the first layer and extending therefrom to terminate at a free end. The engagement strap defines opposed thin edges and opposed flat surfaces extending between the edges. At least one barb extends from at least one edge and/or at least one flat surface of the strap and is configured to impede motion of the strap in only a single direction. | 02-05-2015 |
20150094668 | INTERVENTIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEMS, TOOLS, AND ASSEMBLIES - A tether holder has a locking portion, for securing a proximal end of a tether, and a pin portion that may fit within a receptacle of a handle assembly of a tool. A distal member of an inner assembly of the tool engages an implantable medical device, from which the tether extends, through at least one lumen of the inner assembly and out through a proximal port of the handle assembly, which is located in proximity to the receptacle. An enlarged distal-most portion of a deployment tube of the tool contains the distal member and the device, and is moveable, relatively to the inner assembly and the device, to deploy the device out through a distal opening of the tool. The handle assembly may also include a flush lumen and a tether engaging conduit, both in fluid communication with the at least one lumen of the inner assembly. | 04-02-2015 |
20150094669 | IMPLANTABLE THREE-WAY DIAPHRAGM VALVE - An embodiment in accordance with the present invention provides a valve including a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion of the housing defines a first and second nozzle, and the bottom portion of the housing defines an opening. A diaphragm has an open position and a closed position, and the diaphragm is disposed between the top portion of the housing and the bottom portion of the housing. A first fluid flow path between the first nozzle and the second nozzle is defined by the housing and the diaphragm, when the diaphragm is in the closed position. A second fluid flow path between the opening and the first nozzle is defined by the housing and the diaphragm, when the diaphragm is in the closed position. Such a valve can be used for a number of purposes including hemodialysis procedures. | 04-02-2015 |
20150112279 | LINKAGE ACTUATED HEMOSTASIS MECHANISM AND METHOD - A hemostasis mechanism includes a deformable seal, and a plunger guided for translation within a housing to displace a fluid to a clearance extending between the deformable seal and the housing. The displaced fluid increases fluid pressure in the clearance to deform the deformable seal into sealing contact with a medical device. An actuator for the plunger includes a linkage having arms rotatable about first and second axes, and configured such that their rotation is converted into translation of the plunger. The linkage is adjustable from a retracted configuration to an advanced, cammed-over configuration. | 04-23-2015 |
20150112280 | SURGICAL SEAL ASSEMBLY - A surgical seal assembly, includes a seal housing defining a longitudinal housing axis and having a longitudinal opening therethrough, a seal having an inner seal portion defining a passage and being adapted to form a substantial seal about a surgical instrument disposed within the passage and a guide mounted to the seal housing. The guide has an inner guide portion proximal of the inner seal portion of the seal and spaced therefrom. The inner guide portion defines a channel adapted to generally direct the surgical instrument toward the inner seal portion of the seal upon entry of the surgical instrument within the longitudinal opening of the seal housing. The inner guide portion is relatively compliant to accommodate initial offset or angled entry of the surgical instrument. | 04-23-2015 |
20150119820 | BLOOD-FLOW-PATH CONNECTING DEVICE AND BLOOD-BAG SYSTEM - In a blood-flow-path connector ( | 04-30-2015 |
20150126942 | Connector for Medical Use - A connector for a medical use comprising a fitting secured to a chamber, the fitting being provided at its center with a needle encased at least in its terminal portion in the recess of an elastic seal having, across the thickness of its free end, a slit or the like, the elastic seal being further provided with a ring. A terminal end of the elastic seal has a deformable peripheral rim overlapping the end of said ring. | 05-07-2015 |
20150141937 | Medical Luer Connector - A luer medical connector having a male luer body for connection with a female luer assembly which includes a female luer body, a fluid channel insert within the female luer body, an elastomeric seal between the female luer body and the male luer body, and an elastomeric stopper at a proximal end of the female luer body. | 05-21-2015 |
20150148756 | Neutral Pressure Split Septum Luer Access Device - A neutral pressure split-septum luer access device is described for receiving a luer lock connector. The septum has a plurality of elastomeric columns projecting laterally within a chamber. Each elastomeric column is under sufficient compression so that the columns are bowed and the column strength is reduced by bowing, but the slit sealing force is high. This configuration places the lower portion of the slit in a tightly sealed configuration which is never-the-less receptive to penetration by the male luer which causes the columns to bow further and collapse precipitously with the elastomeric force of the collapsing mass of the columns being carried distally to displace and pop open the central slit distal the tip of the male luer. The septum further provides a transverse separation between the columns and a distal sealing portion so the force of the displacement force to the sealing portion is reduced. | 05-28-2015 |
20150290448 | ASEPTIC CONNECTOR - An aseptic connector assembly and a method of aseptically transferring fluid are provided. The aseptic connector assembly includes a body portion, the body portion having a receptacle configured to receive a corresponding fill connector; a pivot portion adjustably disposed within and extending partially from the body portion, the pivot portion having a channel formed therein; and a conduit portion axially slidably disposed within the channel formed in the pivot portion. The pivot portion comprises a ready position and an operative position, the pivot portion being adjustable from the ready position to the operative position via relative movement with respect to the body portion. The method includes providing an aseptic connector in a ready position, coupling a flexible tubing and a fill connector to the aseptic connector, moving a pivot portion to an operative position, axially sliding the conduit portion into the fill connector, and transferring a fluid through the connector. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297817 | FLOW SYSTEM FOR MEDICAL LINES - A flow system for medical lines includes a flow component having a main duct and at least one lateral tubular fitting with a female luer cone communicating with the main duct) through a valve. The valve includes a transverse diaphragm normally kept in fluid-tight contact against an annular valve seat of the lateral tubular fitting, which can be moved away from this into an opening position following upon insertion of a male luer-cone introducer of fluid into the lateral tubular fitting. The diaphragm is prearranged for being pushed into the opening position directly by the introducer, and the lateral tubular fitting is configured to couple in a fluid-tight way with the introducer before the latter comes into contact of thrust with the diaphragm. | 10-22-2015 |
20150306370 | ANTIMICROBIAL STOPCOCK MEDICAL CONNECTOR - Various embodiments of an antimicrobial stopcock medical connector is provided. More specifically, the present invention relates to a stopcock tap having fluid channels provided on portions of the outer surface of the stopcock tap, whereby fluid bypasses the stopcock through the fluid channels by flowing between the outer surface of the stopcock tap and the inner surface of the stopcock housing. Some embodiments further comprise an antimicrobial coating or insert that is provided in the one or more fluid channel, whereby fluid flowing through the fluid channels contacts the antimicrobial coating or an antimicrobial agent that is eluted from the antimicrobial coating. Further still, some embodiments of the present invention comprise an antimicrobial groove that is positioned opposite the fluid channel, whereby when the stopcock is in an “off” position, the antimicrobial groove contacts fluid within a blocked port thereby preventing microbial growth therein. | 10-29-2015 |
20150343195 | MEDICAL DEVICES AND METHODS FOR FLUID TRANSFER - Fluid flow control devices for medical use are disclosed. On one end, a fluid flow control device is configured to be attached to a manifold that is in-line with an infusion setup and the other end of the fluid flow control device is configured to be attached to a sampling or infusion device, such as a syringe. In one aspect, a fluid flow control device has an external casing and an internal casing which is configured to be movably housed within the external casing. The internal casing mates with a fluid outlet on the external casing and upon separating the internal and external casings a fluid flow path is established. | 12-03-2015 |
20150374401 | Cleaning Device for Catheter and Catheter Including the Same - A cleaning device for cleaning a catheter lumen of a tissue removal catheter has a flushing chamber with distal and proximal seals and an inlet port. The proximal seal is a duckbill seal that includes a pair of opposing duckbill members that slidingly accept the distal end portion of a catheter body to form a seal about the catheter body proximal to a proximal opening in of the catheter lumen. Fluid is directed in the inlet port, into the flushing chamber, into proximal opening in the catheter body, and through the catheter lumen to discharge tissue contained in the catheter lumen. In some embodiments, the cleaning device is preloaded on the catheter body. The cleaning device can have an internal stop that engages with an external stop on the catheter body when the cleaning device is positioned in an operative position. | 12-31-2015 |
20160001057 | Improved Medical Connector - A male luer medical connector includes a needle having a distal portion with a hole opening and contained in the cavity of a resilient seal. The needle has, apart from its distal portion, an additional hole. The seal and needle are shaped so that when the connector is connected, the compressed seal forms with the needle, immediately upstream of the upper level of the additional hole, a sealed cavity for receiving by way of passage in the additional hole a part of the fluid contained in the needle; and when the seal is released the cavity contains fluid when the lateral hole opening into the needle is sealed, and the portions of the seal, downstream and upstream of the cavity respectively, as well as the additional hole, are shaped so the downstream portion closes a lateral hole while the same cavity continues to discharge the fluid into the needle. | 01-07-2016 |
20160008569 | ANTIMICROBIAL ACTUATOR FOR OPENING THE SIDE PORT OF A PORTED CATHETER | 01-14-2016 |
20160008591 | MEDICAL VALVE WITH A VARIABLE DIAMETER SEAL | 01-14-2016 |
20160015955 | EXTRACORPOREAL MEMBRANE OXYGENATION CANNULA HEMOSTATIC PLUG - The present invention is a hemostatic plug for use with Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) cannulas that allow quick access to the blood vessel as well as maintaining a sterile environment to resume ECMO, if needed. It is designed to be a universal fit for use with adult ECMO circuits. The plug consists of a hemostatic membrane, a collection chamber and a cap. The membrane is designed to allow catheter delivery of up to a 19 French diameter through the ECMO cannula. The collection chamber allows the distribution of blood pressure over a broader surface, which allows additional hemostasis in addition to the membranes. The plug is then further reinforced with a cap that provides additional hemostasis, but when removed, allows hemostatic access into the blood vessel via the ECMO cannula. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015960 | Closure Device For a Fluid System For Medical Purposes - A closure device for a fluid system for medical purposes is disclosed. The closure device includes a support housing, which has at least one opening to a fluid reservoir or a fluid line, and also with a connection piece, which includes a Luer connecting portion for connecting to a syringe or some other Luer connection part, and with an elastically deformable closure membrane, which closes a fluid passage of the connection piece and opens it when the syringe or other Luer connection part is connected. A nonreturn valve is configured for opening both in the direction of the connection piece and in the direction of the opening to the fluid reservoir or to the fluid line is arranged in the support housing at a distance from the closure membrane in the direction of the fluid. The closure device has applications in several areas, including in infusion systems for medical purposes. | 01-21-2016 |
20160015961 | NEEDLELESS CONNECTOR WITH COMPRESSIBLE VALVE - Needleless connectors are described. An example needleless connector includes a housing and a compressible valve. The housing may define an internal cavity and may include a body section having a first port and one or more internal contact tabs and a base section having a valve mount and a second port. The compressible valve may be disposed within at least a portion of the internal cavity and be movably retained within the housing. The compressible valve may include a flange portion for securing the compressible valve within the housing. A central longitudinal axis of the housing may be defined by a coaxial arrangement of the first and second port. The one or more internal contact tabs may be arranged to contact an outer side surface of the flange portion such that a radial force substantially orthogonal to the central longitudinal axis is provided for securement. | 01-21-2016 |
20160088995 | DISINFECTION CAP - A disinfection cap is provided with a cap main body and a wiping body held by the cap main body. The cap main body includes a cap side locking section that prevents pullout of the cap main body by engagement with a medical connector side locking section. The wiping body includes an impregnation section impregnated with an antiseptic solution and is movable with respect to the cap main body so as to wipe at least the surface of a top face wall, the inner peripheral face of an opening of the top face wall, or the surface of a valve body in a male connector connection section of a medical connector with the impregnation section with the cap side locking section engaged with the medical connector side locking section. | 03-31-2016 |
20160106971 | Peripheral IV Catheter with Bi-Valve Secure System - The Purpose of our devise “Peripheral Intravenous Catheter With an internal Bi-Valvular Secure System” is to Avoid Back-flow spilling of blood or any other biological substance during the insertion of a catheter. Not only the Bi-valvular secure system is adaptable for the use in intravenous or arterial catheters but it can also be adapted to any type of Medical system catheters available in Medical practice due to its unique design, and without the need of changing the complete physical structure of the catheter. The present invention is for Medical field use and it provides a much more sterile and secure approach in reducing the risk of exposure to biological substances while at the same time reducing the risk of contamination to both the patient and the health care provider. | 04-21-2016 |
20160114147 | Medical Valve with Improved Back-Pressure Sealing - A medical valve transitions between an open mode that permits fluid flow, and a closed mode that prevents fluid flow. To that end, the medical valve has a housing with an inlet and an outlet, a rigid member movably mounted within the housing, and a resilient member with a sealing portion. The housing also has at least one relief zone that is in fluid communication with the outlet when the valve is in the closed mode. The rigid member may have a proximal end, a distal end, and a flow channel. The relief zone may be radially outward from the sealing portion. The sealing portion may seal the valve and prevent fluid from passing through the valve when in the closed mode. | 04-28-2016 |
20160136351 | IRRIGATOR FOR WASHING WHILE SURGERY OPERATION - A surgical irrigator is disclosed. The surgical irrigator includes a body unit, a spray unit engaged with one end of the body unit, and a control module mounted to the body unit and configured to control an amount of a cleansing solution sprayed through the spray unit. The control module includes a body part having a through hole configured to allow the cleansing solution to pass therethrough, and a driving part disposed inside the body part and configured to control an opening degree of the through hole. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136388 | OVER THE NEEDLE CATHETER WITH CURVILINEAR SLIT - An over-the-needle catheter having a curvilinear slit formed therein to allow for infusion of fluids through the catheter and into the blood vessel of the patient in the event of blockage of the primary opening of the catheter. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136412 | Connection Apparatus for a Medical Device - A connection apparatus for a medical device includes a first connection member having a first end and a second end with the first connection member defining at least one channel adjacent the first end. The at least one channel having a first portion extending in an axial direction and a shoulder adjacent to the first end of the first connection member that defines a channel entry. The at least one channel having a second portion extending in a transverse direction relative to the axial direction. The connection apparatus further including a second connection member having a first end and a second end and at least one protrusion adjacent the first end. The shoulder is configured to guide the at least one protrusion of the second connection member into the channel entry regardless of the orientation of the at least one protrusion relative to the channel entry. | 05-19-2016 |
20160144110 | CONNECTOR AND TRANSFUSTION SET - A connector provided with a housing which defines an insertion section into which a male connector is inserted from the outside and a flow path communicating with the insertion section and an elastic valve body which has a slit and blocks the insertion section. The housing includes a tip receiving section formed on an inner wall defining the flow path, the tip receiving section receiving a tip of the male connector inserted through the slit of the elastic valve body. The tip receiving section is formed on only a part of the inner wall in a cross section that is perpendicular to an insertion direction of the male connector and includes at least a part of the tip receiving section. | 05-26-2016 |
20160144112 | ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR A FLOW CONTROLLER - An adjusting device for adjusting the flow rate of a medicinal fluid-conveying system, said device having a selection wheel for selecting one of a number of possible flow rates, having an adjusting disc connected to said selection wheel for adjusting the selected flow rate, and having a catching nose that cooperates with the outer edge of the adjusting disc, is improved in that the adjusting disc has a star shape. | 05-26-2016 |
20160158435 | FLOW PATHWAY SUBASSEMBLY - A flow pathway subassembly ( | 06-09-2016 |
20160158524 | COLLAPSIBLE VALVE WITH INTERNAL DIMPLES - A needleless connector has a body having an internal cavity with a sealing ridge, a port, an output flow channel, and a fluid flow path between the port and output flow channel. The connector also has a collapsible valve disposed within the cavity. The valve includes a cylindrical wall having a center axis, an internal surface, and a shoulder configured to sealingly contact the ridge of the body, thereby blocking the fluid flow path. The valve also includes a head fixedly attached to the wall. The head has a smiley cut at a first angular position about the center axis and a continuous top surface that is generally perpendicular to the axis. The valve also includes a first dimple formed in the internal surface of the cylindrical wall. The dimple extends around the internal surface over an angle in the range of 90-270°. | 06-09-2016 |
20160199575 | IV Catheter with In-Line Valve and Methods Related Thereto | 07-14-2016 |
20160199633 | SEPTUM ACTUATOR WITH INSERTION DEPTH LIMITER AND COMPRESSION COMPENSATOR | 07-14-2016 |
20180021511 | SPIKE CAP AND PRETREATMENT METHOD FOR INFUSION SET USING SAID SPIKE CAP | 01-25-2018 |