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Document | Title | Date |
20080202967 | Cosmetic Product - This invention relates to a treatment pad which may be used in cosmetic treatment and which produces soothing, relaxing, calming and similar effects in persons. The treatment pad comprises 0.1 to 90% weight (% wt) of a hydrophilic polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyethylene glycol (EG), polyacrylamide (PAAm), polyacrylic acid (PAAc), polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate (PHEMA) and polyethylene oxide (PEO); 0.01 to 0.99% wt preservative and the balance being water | 08-28-2008 |
20080230421 | Surgical data carrier - The invention relates to a surgical data carrier for the identification of a medical implant, in particular, a surgical plate for the fixing of bones or bone fragments, comprising a carrier element and a connecting device which has a receptacle for the insertion of at least part of the implant. In order to make such a surgical data carrier available which has an improved handling capability, it is suggested according to the invention that the connecting device be designed in such a manner that it can be transferred from a connecting position, in which the implant is held in the receptacle, into a release position, in which the data carrier can be detached from the implant, without any forces acting on the implant. In addition, the invention relates to a surgical implantation system as well as an identification system for identifying and handling a medical implant. | 09-25-2008 |
20080230422 | Surgical data carrier - The invention relates to a surgical data carrier for the identification of a medical implant, in particular, a surgical plate for the fixing of bones or bone fragments, wherein the data carrier has a carrier element and a connecting device which comprises a receptacle for the insertion of at least part of the implant. In order to make such a surgical data carrier available which has an improved handling capability, it is suggested in accordance with the invention that the data carrier have an actuating device which can be actuated by a user and with which the connecting device can be transferred from a connecting position, in which the implant is held in the receptacle, into a release position, in which the data carrier can be detached from the implant. The invention relates, in addition, to a surgical implantation system. | 09-25-2008 |
20080230423 | Holding device for an implant - In order to improve a holding device for an implant, comprising a first connecting device for releasably connecting the holding device and the implant, such that very small implants, in particular, are easy to handle, it is suggested that the holding device have a second connecting device for releasably connecting the holding device and a storage unit. | 09-25-2008 |
20080283432 | HOUSING CONTAINER FOR FIXTURE - To accurately fix and prevent to damage a fixture, a housing container for a fixture includes a housing main body | 11-20-2008 |
20080296190 | IV infusion bag carrier pack - An IV infusion bag carrier pack is arranged as a substantially hollow, flexible bag having an interior that is divided into two interior compartments by a flexible, heat permeable divider panel, one interior compartment being arranged to receive and confine an IV fluids bag and the other interior compartment arranged to receive and confine the inflatable pressure cuff member of a blood pressure apparatus, whereby an IV fluids bag contained in the first pocket may be selectively pressurized by inflation of the blood pressure cuff contained in the second pocket whereby selectively controlled infusion delivery of IV fluids contained in the carrier pack apparatus may be continuously maintained irrespective of the relative disposition of the carrier pack apparatus and patient during treatment, extrication and rescue in the field, and transport to a medical facility. | 12-04-2008 |
20080308441 | LANCET DISPENSER - Medical dispensers having cap removal feature are disclosed. An illustrative medical dispenser can include a container body having an interior chamber adapted to contain a number of unused medical instruments, and an opening mechanism on the container body for providing access to the contents within the interior chamber. A gripping element on the exterior of the container body can be used to facilitate the removal of a portion of the medical instrument. | 12-18-2008 |
20090026101 | Disposable scented sanitary bag - The disposable scented sanitary bag will bring a newly designed way to dispose of sanitary napkins. The sanitary bag has drawstring sides to keep odor in with a wonderful scented strip for freshness. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032426 | Drug Solution Container Package and Method for Manufacturing the Same - An object of this invention is to provide a drug solution container package, which can restrain degradation of a drug solution, proliferation of microbes, etc. accompanying the transmission of oxygen in a high degree while maintaining characteristics required of plastic drug solution containers such as heat resistance, impact resistance, pliability, transparency, and resistance against elution of plastic forming material, and to provide a method for manufacturing the drug solution container package. In the present invention, to achieve the above object, a drug solution is contained and sealed in a plastic drug solution container having an oxygen gas transmission rate (25° C., 60% RH) of not less than 200 cm | 02-05-2009 |
20090032427 | Receptacles and Kits, Such as for Dry Powder Packaging - A receptacle ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090038973 | Package with anatomically correct product placement - A package for packaging medical/cosmetic products. The package is made of opaque material which is sealed to prevent contact with the packaged product. One or more cutouts are made in these opaque packaging to permit contact with the packaged product without opening the package. An optional transparent film may separate the cutout opening from the product. | 02-12-2009 |
20090038974 | Far infrared ray cup - A far infrared cup is mounted with far infrared ray micro particle layers on both the outer surface and the inner surface. A heater is mounted at the bottom of the cup body to stimulate the far infrared ray micro particles to radiate far infrared rays. The liquid in the far infrared ray cup comprises water that interacts with the far infrared rays to become smaller and more easily absorbed by a human body to improve circulation and metabolism and be beneficial for human health. | 02-12-2009 |
20090071855 | PACKAGING FOR AMORPHOUS STATINS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present publication relates to a vacuum-sealed pack comprising an amorphous statin or a pharmaceutical composition thereof and at least one stabilizer such as, for example, an oxygen absorber, a moisture absorber or a combination thereof. | 03-19-2009 |
20090084698 | Absorbent Product for Protection from Ultraviolet Ray - An absorbent product comprises (i) a package and (ii) at least one disposable absorbent article contained in the package. The package comprises a window area and an ultraviolet barrier area. The window area allows more light transmittance than the ultraviolet barrier area. The ultraviolet barrier area allows less ultraviolet transmittance than the window area. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a reinforcement adhesive having a basis weight of not less than about 10 g/m | 04-02-2009 |
20090084699 | PACKAGE - A package for a dispensing device, comprising a protection pouch arranged to enclose the dispensing device. The protection pouch comprises a base section that is arranged to support the dispensing device in the general vertical direction, and the package comprises a support member arranged to essentially elevate the base section of the pouch from a support surface. | 04-02-2009 |
20090095647 | Injector Piston Nest - A container for receiving or storing or carrying pistons for injectors, the container having a base plate and hollow cylindrical piston storage parts (the container being hereafter referred to as a piston nest). Each of the hollow cylindrical piston receiving parts is formed either by making it vertically penetrate through the basic plate, with one side of the base plate functioning as one opening end, and project from the other side or by making it vertically penetrate through the base plate and project from both sides of the base plate. Preferably, each piston receiving part has a swelled part where a part of the inner peripheral wall surface of the piston receiving part is swelled inward. The pistons for injectors are received in the piston receiving parts. | 04-16-2009 |
20090107868 | Discreet container for disposable undergarments | 04-30-2009 |
20090120824 | DIAPER PACKAGE WITH PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL DIAPER PACKAGES VACUUM PACKED THEREIN - The invention relates to diaper packaging and, more particularly, to vacuum packing together a plurality of individual diaper packages. The invention also relates to an overall package containing a plurality of individual diaper packages, wherein each individual diaper package is a vacuum packed diaper (VPD). In accordance therewith, a method of packaging diapers includes the steps of: (a) individually packing each of a plurality of diapers to form a plurality of individual diaper packages; and thereafter (b) vacuum packing the plurality of individual diaper packages together to form an overall package of diapers. In a feature, each individual diaper package includes only a single vacuum packed diaper. In another feature, a retail package for sale to consumers includes a group of non vacuum packed diapers, none of which are individually packaged, and an overall package of VPDs. | 05-14-2009 |
20090139888 | DISPENSING DEVICE PACKAGING - A dispensing device package including a protective enclosure containing a dispensing device, e.g. an inhaler. The protective enclosure includes at least one rigid enclosure member, which in some implementations defines a recess to house a section of the dispensing device. | 06-04-2009 |
20090145793 | Temperature-stabilized medicinal storage systems - Systems include one or more medicinal storage containers. For example, an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage container may include one or more segments of at least one ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form at least one integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region, one or more thermal variant units, and at least one selectively-operable thermal conduction unit. | 06-11-2009 |
20090166236 | Patch package structure - The main object of the present invention is to provide a patch package structure capable of stably retaining the physiologically active ingredient in a patch during preservation of the patch. This object can be achieved by employing the following constitution. | 07-02-2009 |
20090178943 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HARVESTING, STORING, AND IMPLANTING HAIR GRAFTS - A system and method for harvesting, storing, and implanting biological unit delivery tools, particularly useful to facilitate robotic hair transplant procedures. A storage device includes a lower module having a plurality of receptacles for containing delivery tools, for example small tubular follicular unit implant needles. The receptacles may contain liquid for maintaining hydration of the biological unit. The lower module may be manipulated by an automated system which includes a pick and placed collet that handles the delivery tools one at a time in an implant procedure. An upper module registers with the lower module and provides guide bores leading to the delivery tools in the receptacles. A biological unit removal tool, such as a follicular unit harvesting needle, can be carried by the collet and used to deposit biological units through the guide bores and into each delivery tool. Each receptacle may include means for retaining the delivery tool therein to help the collet cleanly insert and release the tool. | 07-16-2009 |
20090188824 | Packaging Component for Personal Care Articles - A personal care product has a container component and an absorbent personal care product component. Generally there are four side walls connected in a manner such that the top panel is connected to the bottom panel by the front side wall, the back side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall; and the front side wall is connected to the back side wall by the first side wall and the second side wall. A chamber is able to hold at least one absorbent personal care article component placed within said chamber of the container component. In addition, the container component is devoid of any indicia on the exterior surface of each of the top panel, the front side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall which tends to indicate that the container has at least one personal care product placed within said chamber. | 07-30-2009 |
20090194446 | Vertebral Access System and Methods - Medical devices, medical procedure trays, kits and related methods are provided for use to perform medical procedures that require access to the interior of a bone. The devices, trays and methods allow multiple use of non-sterile medical devices with sterile medical devices for performing medical procedures requiring sterile conditions. A coupler assembly, capable of releasably attaching to a non-sterile medical device at one end and releasably attaching to one or more sterile medical devices at another end, and further comprising a containment bag which allows maintaining sterility of a non-sterile medical device which may be used in conjunction with sterile medical devices and procedures. The devices, trays, kits and methods enable the performance of multiple medical procedures with a single insertion into bone. For example, a vertebral procedure such as a vertebroplasty may be performed along with biopsy and/or bone marrow aspiration procedures, thereby reducing patient trauma and costs. | 08-06-2009 |
20090200191 | STERILE PACKAGE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND PRODUCTION APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to providing a sterile package ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090200192 | PACKAGING UNIT AND A DISPENSER FOR DISPOSABLE ARTICLES - A packaging unit for holding a plurality of articles, preferably disposable articles, such, as plasters, tissues, gauze, etc. The packaging unit comprises a holding member ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090205991 | MEDICAL TUBING BAG - A medical tubing bag disclosed herein includes an interior tube receiving area, and first and second openings. In one embodiment, a first guide is adjacent the first opening. The bag is used, in embodiments, to handle surplus tubing between a concentrator and a cannula. Depending on the embodiment, the tubing can be retracted and released from the bag either manually or using some sort of reel system. | 08-20-2009 |
20090277809 | PACKAGE SYSTEM FOR A POWDERY, GRANULAR, PASTE-LIKE OR LIQUID STERILE PRODUCT - Package system ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090308772 | MOISTURE-TIGHT PRIMARY PACKAGING FOR A DRY POWDER INHALER - In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a primary package that houses a dry powder inhaler comprising: a) the dry powder inhaler, wherein the dry powder inhaler comprises a mouthpiece, body and actuator; b) the primary package, when in a closed position, completely houses the dry powder inhaler within an inner portion of the package, wherein: i) the primary package comprises a resealable mechanism, ii) the dry powder inhaler is mechanically secured to the primary package so that, when to primary package is in an open position, the mouthpiece and actuator of the dry powder inhaler is accessible while, simultaneously, the dry powder inhaler is secured within the primary package, and iii) the primary package has a sealant mechanism so that, when the primary package is in the closed position, a moisture-tight seal is formed. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314676 | Package Assembly - A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment. | 12-24-2009 |
20100051495 | Dual Compartment Pouch - The invention provides a dual compartment pouch having first and second compartments that are separated from each other by an impervious inner sheet having a breathable membrane. The breathable membrane comprises a breathable material that is pervious to moisture and gases, and impervious to liquids as well as microorganisms. The breathable membrane allows a sterilizing gas to be introduced between the first and second compartments. The front and back sheets are sealed to the inner sheet to define the first and second compartments in which the inner sheet forms a common wall between the compartments. The breathable membrane is disposed towards a central portion of the inner sheet and is spaced apart from the seams joining the front and back sheets to the inner sheet. In one embodiment, a sterilized article is disposed in one compartment, and an absorbent packets are disposed in the other compartment. | 03-04-2010 |
20100078347 | Foldable Package - The present disclosure relates to medical packaging for the accommodation of medical supplies. The medical packaging discussed herein has a plurality of panels, including a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, that are releasably secured together to establish a first sterile environment between the first panel and the second panel for the retention of a first medical supply, and a second sterile environment between the second panel and the third panel for the retention of a second medical supply. The panels are configured for relative movement such that movement of the first panel relative to the second panel reveals the first medical supply without compromising the second sterile environment, and movement of the second panel relative to the third panel reveals the second medical supply. The panels are arranged for sequential separation in accordance with the steps of the procedure in which the medical supplies are employed. | 04-01-2010 |
20100096287 | Immune Response Modifier Compositions and Methods - A pharmaceutical composition comprising 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine that is stable to sterilization and suitable for topical application directly to tissue sites where the dermis has been breached, and has been sterilized, packaged compositions that have been sterilized, and methods of sterilizing these compositions are disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
20100108554 | Gender-specific, disposable absorbent articles - Disposable absorbent articles product designs tailored to the differing needs and preferences of males and females are disclosed. In particular embodiments, an array of gender-specific, disposable, absorbent articles comprises a package of first disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by females, and a package of second disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by males. The first disposable absorbent articles differ from the corresponding second disposable absorbent articles in any of a variety of aspects to customize the products for each gender. In certain embodiments, the array includes one product adapted for use by one gender, and a unisex product adapted for use by either gender. | 05-06-2010 |
20100122927 | BLISTER PACKAGE - Provision of a blister package that cannot be opened easily by infants, but can be opened easily, certainly and safely by a user when in use. A blister package | 05-20-2010 |
20100133133 | Packaging for Sterile Implant - A sterile packaging system comprises an inner sterile dome-shaped tray and cover and an outer sterile-on-inside-only, bowl-shaped tray for accommodating the inner sterile dome-shaped tray and cover, the bowl-shaped tray having an annular rim and a cover over the annular rim, the outer bowl-shaped tray having at least two gripping surfaces extending from an outer surface. | 06-03-2010 |
20100133134 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS - A container member including a rigid cup portion defining a chamber. The container member has an opening at one end in communication with the chamber and a flexible suspension member extending over the opening. The suspension member has an inner surface facing the chamber, an opposing outer surface and a cavity extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The cavity is in communication with the chamber and sized to receive at least a portion of the product to be packaged therethrough. The container assembly includes a retainer having a retaining member removably positioned to extend over the cavity. The retaining member holds the at least a portion of the product in position in the chamber such that the at least a portion of the product does not contact the cup portion. | 06-03-2010 |
20100147718 | Discreet packaging for personal care products - A packaging system for personal care products is provided including a package including an external surface and a package circumference, and a concealment element circumscribing the package at the package circumference and being positionable between a first position in which the packaging system exhibits product-identifying graphics and a second position in which the packaging system is substantially bereft of product-identifying graphics. Also provided is a packaging system including a package including an external surface including a first portion with a desired nondescript aesthetic configuration that is generally not indicative of the personal care products within the package and a second portion with product-identifying graphics, a concealment element variably positionable on the external surface of the package, and necessary purchasing indicia provided on one of the package and the concealment element at a location such that the purchasing indicia are visible when the concealment element is in the second position. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147719 | DISPENSING CONTAINER FOR PROBE COVERS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A dispensing container for probe covers includes a hollow main body and a bottom portion. The hollow main body has a first opening at one end and a second opening at an opposite end. The probe covers are placed in the hollow main body with their open ends facing the first opening. At least a pair of first abutting portions are provided inside the hollow main body adjacent to the second opening. The bottom portion has one end inside the hollow main body and an opposite end jutting out of the second opening. The bottom portion has a third opening facing the first opening for receiving hollow bodies of the probe covers and is exteriorly provided with at least a pair of second abutting portions adjacent to the third opening for abutting on the first abutting portions, thereby preventing the bottom portion from coming off through the second opening. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147720 | DISPENSING CONTAINER OF PROBE COVERS AND ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A dispensing container, mounted on a supporter, comprises a hollow body made of a flexible material for accommodating ear thermometer probe covers, where the hollow body has one end formed with an access opening for allowing a probe of an ear thermometer to insert into an upmost probe cover in the hollow body. Each of the probe covers has the open end provided with at least a flange that radially extends outward from the open end, where the hollow body has a substantially rectangular section that has major edges smaller than a diameter of the flange of one probe cover in length, so that when the probe covers are placed into the hollow body, each inner wall of the hollow body is deformed to tangent to the flanges of the probe covers, so as to keep the probe covers securely in the hollow body. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147721 | PACKAGE CONTAINING A WINDOW AND A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC INDICATOR - A package including a container having a layer with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The layer forms an interior space. The container includes a window on only a portion of the exterior surface. The container contains within the interior space one or more absorbent articles each having substantially the same absorbent capacity. Each absorbent article is individually wrapped in a wrapper. The exterior surface of the container has a signal color corresponding to the absorbent capacity, and each of the wrappers has a substantially similar signal color in the form of a design. In addition, only a portion of the wrapper can be viewed through the window. | 06-17-2010 |
20100155282 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STORING MEDICAL IMPLANTS UNDER SUSTAINED VACUUM - Methods and systems for improving the shelf life of a medical graft generally comprising a medical implant container having at least one graft cavity configured to hold at least one graft under a first vacuum and a needle entry port in fluid communication with the at least one graft cavity, the needle entry port being configured to receive and communicate a material to the at least one graft cavity and an outer chamber configured to hold the medical implant container under a second vacuum. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163446 | LIQUID CONTAINER - To provide a liquid container, which exhibits excellent storage stability and impact resistance and which can be used for producing a soft bag pharmaceutical product of an injection liquid containing nitroglycerin, a protein, hyaluronic acid, a vitamin, a trace element, a radical scavenger, and the like. | 07-01-2010 |
20100181220 | Shower Bag for Medical Devices - A shower bag is provided for a medical device system having an implanted portion, an extracorporeal portion, and a cable extending between the implanted portion and the extracorporeal portion, wherein the extracorporeal portion is mounted in a carrying case wearable by the patient. A water-resistant pouch of the shower bag has an interior cavity extending between a top end and a bottom end, front and back exterior surfaces extending continuously over the top end, and an opening for inserting the carrying case into the interior cavity. An internal fastener suspends the carrying case within the interior cavity in a manner to permit the extracorporeal portion to remain in the carrying case. A carrying strap has first and second ends attached to the pouch proximate to the top end. A re-sealable fastener is mounted to the pouch disposed alongside an edge of the opening for closing the opening except for a cable passage that is proximate to the bottom end. | 07-22-2010 |
20100193386 | Vaginal-Health Products Comprising Colored Applicators - A package containing vaginal-health products comprises a first vaginal-health product comprising a first applicator. The first applicator comprises a first barrel portion, a first plunger portion, and a first pledget at least partly contained in the first barrel portion, where the first barrel portion has a first barrel color. The package also contains a second vaginal-health product comprising a second applicator. The second applicator comprises a second barrel portion, a second plunger portion, and a second pledget at least partly contained in the second barrel portion, where the second barrel portion comprises a second barrel color. In addition, the first barrel color is different from the second barrel color, and the first pledget is the same as the second pledget. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193387 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZATION METHOD - [PROBLEMS] To provide an efficient sterilization method for inexpensively sterilizing a medical article having a complex shape such as a body fluid treatment device of a generally-called dry or semi-dry type by so applying an electron beam that the overall absorbed dose distribution is small and to provide its application package form. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A method for sterilizing tubular body fluid treatment devices of a dry or semi-dry type contained in an electron beam-transmitting case with an electron beam. The method is characterized in that a stack structure which includes a gap layer having an average density of 0.010 to 0.180 g/cm | 08-05-2010 |
20100213091 | DOUBLE PACKING MATERIALS FOR INFUSION SOLUTION - The double packing materials according to the present invention which primarily packs the infusion solution with a polypropylene packing material and secondarily vacuum packs and hermetically seals the packed polyethylene packing material with a material including an aluminum foil ensures safety of the content therein from light and has high thermal resistance and excellent preservation properties that resists to the damage and tearing by external force on long-term storage despite that it is not stored in dark place, and thus is very useful as the packing material for storing expensive infusion solution such as the contrast medium which is radiological diagnostic solution. | 08-26-2010 |
20100219091 | TISSUE RETRIEVAL BAG - The present disclosure describes bags for retrieving and/or containing tissue and portions thereof that improve insertion and/or containment of tissue (e.g., organs or portions of organs) in such bags. In one embodiment, a bag has an overall tapered shape and includes a relatively wide mouth and a tapered body for containing tissue. The front of the body has a curved longitudinal wall section in an opposing relationship with a rear wall section of the body that extends perpendicular to the mouth along substantially the entire length of the bag. The curved wall section is sized and shaped to allow a relatively large organ, such as a kidney, to easily settle into and occupy a lower end portion of the bag. The bag is also shaped to support the organ in the lower end portion of the bag in an orientation that generally aligns the length of the organ in the removal direction to facilitate extraction of the organ from the body. | 09-02-2010 |
20100219092 | Two-Part Package for Medical Implant - The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially stored immersed in a fluid in the wet compartment and at least partially stored in the dry compartment. In one embodiment the implant comprises a replacement heart valve, and the heart valve is stored inside the wet compartment while the heart valve delivery tool remains dry in the dry compartment. | 09-02-2010 |
20100224522 | Sachet Constructions - The present invention relates to an improved child resistant sachet construction, suitable for holding a medicinal product, especially a flavoured product. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230314 | PATIENT INTERFACE PACKAGING WITH INTEGRATED SIZING GAGE - A patient interface packaging that includes an integrated sizing template. The packaging system includes a container having an inner chamber containing a patient interface device having a size contained within. The packaging further includes an outer exterior having an integral flap. The integral flap includes at least one opening therethrough forming a sizing template. The size of the opening corresponds to the size of the mask contained within the package so that the opening may be fitted to the nose region of a patient's to allow the user to determine an appropriate size patient interface device that matches his or her anatomical dimensions. | 09-16-2010 |
20100236957 | PACKAGE AND INSERT ADAPTED TO FORM PART OF A PACKAGE - The disclosure relates to a package comprising a sleeve and an insert, the insert being adapted to be movably received in the sleeve, the insert is adapted to carry and receive a product, the insert is adapted to be reinserted into the sleeve after receipt of said product, the sleeve is adapted to enclose the reinserted insert such that access to said product is limited or denied and reextraction of the insert is limited or denied once the insert has been reinserted into the sleeve. The disclosure further relates to an insert adapted to form a part of a package of the above kind. | 09-23-2010 |
20100236958 | RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a | 09-23-2010 |
20100243498 | INJECTION STRETCH BLOW MOLDED ARTICLES AND RANDOM COPOLYMERS FOR USE THEREIN - Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles and methods of forming the same are described herein. The ISBM articles generally include a metallocene random propylene-based copolymer. | 09-30-2010 |
20100264049 | BOX FOR STERILE PRODUCTS - This invention relates to a box for sterile products made of panels forming a belt ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100264050 | Packaging for a Stent Delivery System - The present invention relates to a method of packaging and a packaging system for treated stents which minimise the level of exposure of the stents to oxygen, moisture and light. The package comprises two compartments, the compartments being in communication with each other via a breathable membrane. | 10-21-2010 |
20100276321 | MULTILAYERED BODY FOR MEDICAL CONTAINERS AND MEDICAL CONTAINER - The present invention provides a multilayered body for medical containers, in which the innermost layer formed from a cyclic polyolefin exhibits favorable adhesion to another layer without using an adhesive, which exhibits excellent heat resistance, and which provides favorable blocking resistance when formed as a film, as well as a medical container formed from this multilayered body for medical containers, which suffers minimal deterioration in properties such as transparency and peel strength even when subjected to sterilization with high-pressure steam or the like. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276322 | ICE MASSAGE DEVICE - The subject of the invention is an ice massage device for body care and rehabilitative purposes. The ice massage device comprising a container [1], the container lid [3], the lid handle [5] and an element [4] fixing ice to the lid is characterised in that the lid [3], the lid handle [5] and the ice-fixing element [4] make one whole, while in the bottom of the uniform, open-at-the-top container [1] there is a cavity [2] in the shape of a cone directed towards the inside of the container. | 11-04-2010 |
20100288665 | THERAPEUTIC FORMULATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF COLD AND FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS - A pharmaceutical formulation of therapeutically effective amounts of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and a sympathomimetic drug, such as pseudoephedrine (or its prodrug), or phenylephrine used in the treatment of cold and flu-like symptoms. Such symptoms may include fever, pain, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, runny nose, sore throat, myalgia, ear pressure and fullness, and headache. The formulation further includes various excipients used in the formulation process. | 11-18-2010 |
20100294686 | Morpholino Compound Microemulsion - An L2/L1 microemulsion composition comprising water, a compound of formula (I) wherein R | 11-25-2010 |
20100320111 | MICRO-AND/OR NANO-STRUCTURED PACKAGING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a web-form packaging material which comprises at least one layer, comprising a packaging material surface, of a sealable material, to a packaging unit with a transdermal therapeutic system and with a packaging material of this kind, and also to a process for producing a packaging unit. For this purpose, at least the abovementioned surface of the packaging material has a multiplicity of recesses and/or a multiplicity of non-recessed regions. The distance between two adjacent recesses and/or the distance between two adjacent non-recessed regions is less than five times the packaging material thickness. Moreover, the depth of the recesses is not less than 1.2 nanometers and not more than 95% of the packaging material thickness. | 12-23-2010 |
20100326860 | Surgical Cable Packaging System And Method - A surgical cable packaging system and method are provided including, in one aspect, a cable holder having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions may have cooperating structures configured to be coupled together to form an interior space in which the cable is coiled. The cable holder may have an opening through which the cable extends to allow the cable to be removed from the interior space. In another aspect, a method of inserting a surgical cable into a cable holder comprising wrapping the cable around a body portion of a fixture and sliding the cable into an interior space of the cable holder in a coiled configuration. | 12-30-2010 |
20110017624 | Portable medicine case - A portable carrying case is described to hold medicine vials during travel, doctors' visits, etc. The case includes an open-topped box with a hinged lid and attachment means to secure the lid to the box. The case further includes a vial support platform, which may be the upper surface of the box, or a separate platform attachable to the box bottom wall. The platform has a plurality of spaced, parallel divider walls having lower edges attached to the support surface and upper edges. The divider walls have aligned left holes and aligned right holes. An elastic cord is slidable through aligned holes to cord ends outside an end divider wall. A cord lock is used to adjust the length of the cord. The support surface, walls and cord form a plurality of adjustable vial receiving compartments, with the force on each vial being equal regardless of differences in vial sizes. | 01-27-2011 |
20110024319 | Product Name Indicia - A package includes a feminine-care article enclosed in a wrapper. The package includes product-name indicia, wherein the product-name indicia correspond to a deployment feature of the package, the feminine-care article, or the wrapper. | 02-03-2011 |
20110036736 | COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite for packaging a medical device has a first layer including an aromatic polyether polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving the medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system. | 02-17-2011 |
20110079525 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083984 | Substituted 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline Derivatives Useful for Treating Hyper-Proliferative Disorders and Diseases Associated with Angiogenesis - This invention relates to novel 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds or compositions for phosphotidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) inhibition and treating diseases associated with phosphotidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) activity, in particular treating hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083985 | CONTAINERS FOR COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MELOXICAM - A plastic container containing a pharmaceutical composition comprising benzoic acid or a derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a COX-inhibitor of the oxicam-type or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, wherein the container material selected from one or more members of the group consisting of a homopolymer of polypropylene (PP), a copolymer of polypropylene (PP), a homopolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and optionally one or more non-polymeric components. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089065 | CONTAINER FOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SAID CONTAINER - A container for medical products has at least one chamber. At least two lyophilized active substances and/or auxiliary substances are jointly present in the at least one chamber. | 04-21-2011 |
20110094912 | Package with Divider to Separate Contents, and Method of Filing the Package at High Speed - The present disclosure provides a divider for packaging applications. The divider can separate products in the package into a plurality of groups, and can also contain relevant information about the products, as is required in the case of packaging tampons. The present disclosure also provides a method of packaging a plurality of products, using the divider. | 04-28-2011 |
20110108446 | UNIVERSAL SURGICAL FASTENER STERILIZATION CADDY - A universal surgical screw caddy. An enclosure includes a cover secured to a frame. A flexible sheet is located between an affixed to the cover and frame. A plurality of holes formed in the cover allow the surgical screws to be inserted into the caddy past a plurality of movable portions of the flexible sheet releasably holding the screws in the caddy. | 05-12-2011 |
20110114524 | STORAGE-STABLE, FUNCTIONALLY INTACT FIBRINOGEN - Method for the production of a fibrinogen solution from an aqueous solution that contains functionally intact fibrinogen and is contaminated with profibrin and/or fibrin monomers and/or fibrin monomer complexes and/or fibrin split products, characterized in that the contaminations are precipitated using a non-denaturing precipitating agent at a temperature ranging from −4° to +4° and calcium ion activity not exceeding that of a 1,000 μM CaCl | 05-19-2011 |
20110127188 | Method of Using Coextruded Film for Sterile Barrier System to Deliver Seal and Peel Characteristics - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a multilayer coextruded film that can be used in combination with uncoated medical grade paper or uncoated Tyvek® to produce a sterile barrier system that delivers desired seal and peel characteristics with no paper tear. The combination can be particularly suitable for medical device packaging where the package is subjected to gas sterilization, such as with ethylene oxide. | 06-02-2011 |
20110139654 | OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES - Novel oxadiazole derivatives of the formula (I), in which R, R′, Y, X | 06-16-2011 |
20110147251 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE PACKAGING AND DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - Packaging for prosthetic heart valves including an assembly for securely retaining a heart valve within a jar and facilitating retrieval therefrom. The assembly includes a packaging sleeve that fits closely within the jar and has a clip structure for securing a valve holder. Contrary to previous designs, in one embodiment the valve holder is directed downward into the jar, and the valve is retained with an inflow end upward. The valve may have flexible leaflets, and a leaflet parting member on the end of the shaft extends through the leaflets and couples with the valve holder. The assembly of the packaging sleeve, valve, and holder can then be removed from the jar and a valve delivery tube connected with the holder, or to the leaflet parting member. The packaging sleeve may be bifurcated into two halves connected at a living hinge to facilitate removal from around the valve/holder subassembly. The packaging system facilitates attachment of the valve delivery tube for use in a quick-connect valve implant procedure. | 06-23-2011 |
20110147252 | PACKAGES AND INSERTS USEFUL FOR DISPENSING MEDICINES - Various embodiments of the present invention provide packages, inserts and pharmaceutical products that are capable of holding a plurality of medicinal units and limiting the amount of medicinal units that are dispensed from the package at one time. | 06-23-2011 |
20110186456 | CONTAINER AND SYSTEM OF CONTAINERS OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR KNEE SURGERY - A system of surgical instruments for use with at least a first implant and a second implant of the same type but different sizes is provided. The system includes a first container containing at least a first surgical instrument of a first type that is size specific and a second surgical instrument of a second type that is size specific; a second container containing at least a third surgical instrument of the first type and a fourth surgical instrument of the second type, wherein both the third and fourth instruments are of a second size that is different from the first size and that corresponds to the second implant; and a third container containing at least a fifth surgical instrument of a third type that is size independent. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186457 | NOVEL SINGLE UNIT CARBAPENEM AMINOGLYCOSIDE FORMULATIONS - A pharmaceutical low dose, antibiotic combination of two antibiotics selected from a carbapenem and an aminoglycoside, present as a single unit fixed low dose injection effective at very low concentrations. The antibiotic combination is suitable for the treatment of bacterial/multibacterial infections, and is particularly suitable for neonates, children, and other patients with low tolerance, and who are prone to serious fatal mixed multi-bacterial infectious diseases where potential toxicity due to higher doses is a cause for concern. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192748 | Administration of Dipeptidyl Peptidase Inhibitors - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[6-(3-Amino-piperidin-1-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-ylmethyl]-4-fluoro-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided as well as kits and articles of manufacture comprising the pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions. | 08-11-2011 |
20110203960 | Cryorganic Massage cosmetic for skin - This invention describes the composition of mixtures that are a cryorganic, cryo-massage cream or liquid, for different types of skin, and a method of storing and applying this, non-viscous and thick viscous mixtures, which method can also be used for medications and food products. | 08-25-2011 |
20110226650 | ANTIBODY FORMULATION - The invention provides a stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, optionally, not subjected to prior lyophilization, a buffer maintaining the pH in the range from about 4.0 to about 6.0, and an optional surfactant, methods for making such a formulation, and methods of using such a formulation. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226651 | Medicine Container Cover - A medicine cover for covering a medicine container and a method for using the same is provided. The medicine cover may have a cylindrical sleeve, or a flat medicine cover, for placing over the medicine container and concealing the identity of the medicine container. The medicine cover may have a bottom having an attachment device for securing the bottom to the cylindrical sleeve. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226652 | Packing for Inserter - The invention concerns a kit comprising a medical device having an insertion needle and a packing providing a sterile protection for the medical device, such a medical device can be used for an infusion device providing continued medication with e.g. insulin to a patient. More precisely the invention relates to an assembly comprising a medical device comprising a mounting pad having an adhesive surface and an inserter which inserter comprises an insertion needle and a packing providing a sterile protection for the medical device which packing partly comprises a rigid material ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110253572 | DISPOSABLE TRANSDERMAL PATCH PACKAGING - A transdermal patch container ( | 10-20-2011 |
20110253573 | Foldable Package - The present disclosure relates to medical packaging for the accommodation of medical supplies. The medical packaging discussed herein has a plurality of panels, including a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, that are releasably secured together to establish a first sterile environment between the first panel and the second panel for the retention of a first medical supply, and a second sterile environment between the second panel and the third panel for the retention of a second medical supply. The panels are configured for relative movement such that movement of the first panel relative to the second panel reveals the first medical supply without compromising the second sterile environment, and movement of the second panel relative to the third panel reveals the second medical supply. The panels are arranged for sequential separation in accordance with the steps of the procedure in which the medical supplies are employed. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259774 | COVER WITH DEVICE ACTUATION FEATURE - The invention provides an assembly comprising a cover and a device arranged fully or partly in the cover. The device comprises a first portion, and a second portion moveable relative to the first portion between an initial and an actuated position, and the cover comprises a cavity portion and a closure portion which together form an enclosure in which the device is arranged initially. Movement of the closure portion from an initial position in a first direction results in the second portion of the device being moved in a second direction between the initial and the actuated position, the first direction being different from the second direction. By this arrangement it is possible to provide a cover-device assembly which is easy and intuitive to use and open and at the same time ensures that the enclosed device is actuated correctly. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266179 | FILM CONTAINER - A film container comprises a bottom film ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110272313 | PROTECTIVE STORAGE FOR A NASAL CANNULA ASSEMBLY - A protective storage capsule is disclosed for a nasal cannula. The protective storage capsule may be used in conjunction with a nasal cannula assembly. The protective storage capsule includes a housing adapted to receive the nasal cannula and a cap to cover and protect the nasal cannula from dirt and debris when not being worn by a patient. The protective storage capsule slides along one or more of the support tubes of the nasal cannula assembly. The surfaces of the protective storage capsule may be treated with an antimicrobial film or be infused with antimicrobial nanoparticles. | 11-10-2011 |
20110272314 | PERSONALIZED MEDICATION HOLDER | 11-10-2011 |
20110278188 | Transport device comprising device for ensuring safe transport of ossicular prosthesis - A transport device for receiving and securely holding an ossicular prosthesis for implantation in a middle ear to replace or bridge at least parts of a component of a human ossicular chain to an operating surgeon, has a substantially flat base plate of thin metal sheet having a thickness of substantially half a millimeter, a holding device integrated in the substantially flat base plate for holding the ossicular prosthesis, an outer packaging enclosing the base plate on all sides during transport, and the base plate has a device for ensuring safe transport provided with burr-shaped segments extending laterally outward from the base plate and clampable or braceable against inner walls of the outer packaging. | 11-17-2011 |
20110284412 | PHARMACEUTICAL POLYPEPTIDE DRY POWDER AEROSOL FORMULATION AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - Dispersible powder compositions suitable for inhalation are disclosed, the compositions including a human interleukin mutein (mhIL-4). | 11-24-2011 |
20110284413 | BLOOD PLASMA CONTAINER - The invention relates to a blood plasma container made of plastic, with a body that has a neck on one side, the body essentially having a rectangular horizontal cross section. Inside the body ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110284414 | Gaseous Sterilization of Impermeable Containers Through Use of Porous Material - A gas-impervious container having a gas-permeable porous insert, wherein the insert contacts a flowable biomedical material, for improving access of the sterilant gas to the material. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290693 | Abnormal Scar Therapy - Therapeutic compositions, devices and protocols for the treatment of keloids and other abnormal scars with improved appearance and a much lower recurrence rate. A therapeutic drug delivery device comprises an injectable mixture of a fibroblast inhibitor such as corticosteroid and a slow release carrier such as milled gel sponge dispersed in a fluid medium such as biological saline. The composition can be injected perilesionally in the dermis following excision of the keloid or other scar tissue, to circumscribe the wound. The infiltration of the mixture around the wound can provide a slow release of the fibroblast inhibitor for an extended period of time until normal wound closure can dominate and keloid or abnormal scar recurrence is inhibited. | 12-01-2011 |
20110297571 | Storage Unit, Set and Surgical Container - A storage unit for storing and/or making available at least one carrier for at least one surgical item, in particular for at least one bone screw. The carrier can be brought to a holding position and to a release position, the carrier being held by the storage unit in the holding position and being released or releasable from the storage unit in the release position. The storage unit has at least one release part. The carrier can be brought from the holding position to the release position by actuation of the release part. The invention further relates to a set containing at least one such storage unit and at least one carrier for at least one surgical item, in particular for at least one bone screw. The invention moreover relates to a surgical container containing at least one storage unit and/or at least one set. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297572 | EAR CAP SUPPLYING DEVICE, EAR CAP AND EAR CAP SET - An ear cap supplying device, an ear cap and an ear cap set are provided. The ear cap supplying device includes a containing device, a first structural member, a second structural member, and a third structural member. The containing device is used for containing a first ear cap and a second ear cap. The second ear cap is stacked above the first ear cap. The first structural member movably supports a lower part of the first ear cap. The second structural member movably touches an upper part of the first ear cap. The third structural member movably supports a lower part of the second ear cap. Whereby, the successful output probability of the ear cap(s) can be increased. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303570 | PACKAGE OF SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION - Provided is a package of a solid pharmaceutical preparation capable of preventing an unpleasant odor and coloring due to hydrolysis progressing during storage of a solid pharmaceutical preparation containing 1-{[(α-isobutanoyloxyethoxy)carbonyl]aminomethyl}-1-cyclohexane acetic acid.
| 12-15-2011 |
20110308983 | DISPENSING PACKAGES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING TWO COMPONENTS THAT ARE MECHANICALLY INTERLOCKED AND METHODS THEREFOR - A package for a flat medical implant includes a flexible outer component, such as Tyvek®, including a first panel and a second panel foldable over said first panel for closing the package, and an inner component, such as paper, mechanically interlocked with the flexible outer component. A flat medical implant is held by the inner component. While the outer and inner components remains mechanically interconnected to one another, the upper ends of the first and second panels of the outer component are peelable away from one another for opening the package and accessing the flat medical implant at an upper end of the package. | 12-22-2011 |
20110315583 | INTRAVASCULAR INDWELLING CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION CONTAINING WEAK ACID AND CONTAINER CONTAINING THE SAME - A catheter lock solution which is a catheter lock preparation having a bacteriostatic property at physiological osmotic pressure without practically containing a bacteriostatic component such as a preservative, an antimicrobial agent, or an antibiotic and having high safety, characterized in that the preparation contains a weak acid having an acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 3.0 to 6.5 as a buffer, a pH of the solution is less than 6.0, preferably from 3.0 to about 5.5, an osmotic pressure ratio is from 0.5 to 3.0, and a pH change (variation) can be suppressed to less than the 6.0 with the weak acid, and a container containing the catheter lock solution. | 12-29-2011 |
20110315584 | Storage Box and Associated Blank - A collapsible box for disposal of articles such as sanitary wear, comprises a base, at least three walls upstanding therefrom and a top, the top having an aperture through which articles or items may be placed in the box and a flap at least partially occluding the aperture, the flap being urged upwardly and at least a part of which being engaged by a wing portion to inhibit upward motion thereof, the wing portion being moveable between a first condition for collapsing the box and a second condition at least partially overlying the aperture. | 12-29-2011 |
20120006707 | Childproof, highly inert individual packaging - Childproof, highly inert individual dose packagings ( | 01-12-2012 |
20120006708 | MODULAR PILLBOX SYSTEM - A modular pillbox that includes a base unit and a plurality of modules that can be interchangeably coupled to the base unit. The base unit includes a plurality of interior compartments defined by a top, a bottom and at least one side wall, openable doors that close the tops of the plurality of interior compartments, one-way passages in one of the bottoms or the at least one side wall of each interior compartment through which pills can be pushed into the interior compartments, and an opening in a front portion of the base unit. The plurality of modules includes a cover plate that couples to the base unit and covers the opening, and various electronic packages that removable couple to the base unit and cover the opening. An interactive electronic pillbox that includes the platform or base unit and an electronics package includes data entry, data display, data transmitting and data processing functions which allow for interactive healthcare management by individuals and healthcare personnel directly or remotely. Form a remote location a healthcare provider can monitor, manage, evaluate and maintain a periodic record of the healthcare of a user of the electronic interactive pillbox. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006709 | CONTAINER - A container which is not bulky at the time of shipping and can be stably stood on a suitable place. The container includes a lid member for closing a take-out opening (brittle portion) of the container body | 01-12-2012 |
20120012486 | Foot drop device storage pole - A storage and support device for storing and supporting components of a Functional Electrical Stimulator Foot Drop Device is disclosed and includes an upstanding hollow tubular member extending upwardly from a base portion. The interior of the tubular member may be used to store certain of the components of the foot drop device, other than the leg cuff portion thereof, during periods of non-use. The leg cuff portion of the foot drop device is wrapped around the tubular member with the tubular member having an exterior curved surface which corresponds to the shape to the disc-shaped electrodes at the inner surface of the leg cuff so that a plastic sheet covering the electrodes will be maintained in intimate contact with the electrodes to extend the life thereof. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012487 | Biological Tissue for Surgical Implantation - A method of treating a biological tissue that enables dry storage of said tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting the biological tissue with a non-aqueous treatment solution comprising a polyhydric alcohol and a C | 01-19-2012 |
20120018332 | Pressure Sensitive Construction for Patient Privacy Protection and Method of Using the Same - The present invention relates to a pattern coated pressure sensitive label assembly for use in preserving patient privacy in medical treatment bag applications. The label assembly utilizes specific zones and areas to create removable sections that will permit areas containing patient information to be separated from the remainder of the label which remains with the treatment bag during disposal. | 01-26-2012 |
20120018333 | Reducing Side Effects of Tramadol - The invention provides methods of reducing the side effects of tramadol. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the invention provides a method of reducing the incidence of newly-discovered side effects related to sexual function in human males taking a tramadol material. The method comprises administering a phosphodiesterase inhibitor to a male taking the tramadol material. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a tramadol material and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. The invention further provides kits. In one embodiment, the kit comprises a tramadol material and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. | 01-26-2012 |
20120031792 | INSTRUMENT KIT FOR PERFORMING SPINAL STABILIZATION - A disposable surgical kit for fixing the vertebrae using a posterior or postero-lateral route has at least one pedicle screw or vertebral screw and an assembly tube cooperating with the screw. The assembly tube is composed of two independent rigid half-shells. Each of the half-shells has, on the inner face of its proximal end, a shoulder with a shape complementing a recess formed on each side of the screw head in order to permit the gripping or the release of the screw by spreading apart the distal ends of the half-shells The kit additionally has a retractable securing element for securing the half-shells. The retractable securing element has longitudinal fastening means designed as a dovetail for engaging with complementary slides formed in the rigid half-shells. | 02-09-2012 |
20120043242 | Medicinal cannabis fatty foodstuff - The invention is a product and a process wherein Medicinal Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ | 02-23-2012 |
20120061274 | Hardpack Needle Package Laser Heat Seal - Hardpack devices including a cartridge and a cap are useful for protecting sterile medical instruments. The cartridge includes a body having an open end and a closed end, and defines an internal cavity. The cap is adapted for placement over the open end of the body for enclosing the internal cavity of the cartridge. A laser heat seal mark is scored at the interface between the cartridge and the cap to seal the device. | 03-15-2012 |
20120074014 | PRODUCT TYPICALLY BASED ON SALT OF PEROXYMONOSULFURIC ACID AND SUITABLE FOR MEDICINAL USAGE, AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCT FABRICATION - Products based on salt of peroxymonosulfuric acid are suitable for treating or/and preventing diseases and other debilitating medical conditions caused by bacterial, eukaryotic, prion, and viral pathogens and by non-pathogenic inflammation. The products may alternatively be based on inorganic halide and an oxidizing agent reactable in water with the inorganic halide to generate hypohalite ions. In addition, the products can be employed in other applications such as commercial and industrial applications. | 03-29-2012 |
20120080344 | IMPLANTABLE FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A SUPPORT RETAINER - A fastener cartridge can comprise a compressible, collapsible, and/or crushable cartridge body and fasteners embedded within the cartridge body which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein the first jaw can be positioned opposite a second jaw, or anvil. The anvil can be engaged with the fastener cartridge to compress, collapse, and/or crush the cartridge body and deform, or otherwise deploy, the fasteners contained therein. As the fasteners are deformed or deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the cartridge body therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. The staple cartridge can further comprise a support retainer. The support retainer can be detachably connected to the cartridge body such that the cartridge body can be implanted and the support retainer can remain with the first jaw. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080345 | IMPLANTABLE FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING BIOABSORBABLE LAYERS - A fastener cartridge can comprise a compressible, collapsible, and/or crushable cartridge body and fasteners embedded within the cartridge body which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein the first jaw can be positioned opposite a second jaw, or anvil. The anvil can be engaged with the fastener cartridge to compress, collapse, and/or crush the cartridge body and deform, or otherwise deploy, the fasteners contained therein. As the fasteners are deformed or deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the cartridge body therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. In various embodiments, the cartridge body can comprise a plurality of bioabsorbable layers. These bioabsorbable layers can be comprised of materials which can be bioabsorbed at different rates. | 04-05-2012 |
20120091022 | SUSTAINED-RELEASE FORMULATION FOR INJECTION - The present invention relates to a composition comprising N-[4-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]-(2R,3R)-2,3-tetramethylene-butyl]-(1′R,2′S,3′R,4′S)-2,3-bicyclo[2,2,1]heptanedicarboximide or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. In detail, the composition relates to a sustained release formulation for injection which maintains an effective blood level of the above-mentioned compound. | 04-19-2012 |
20120097565 | Stabilized Formulations Containing Anti-Interleukin-4 Receptor (IL-4R) Antibodies - The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising a human antibody that specifically binds to human interleukin-4 receptor (hIL-4R). The formulations may contain, in addition to an anti-hIL-4R 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. | 04-26-2012 |
20120132556 | CLIP-ON EARPLUG CASE - An earplug container is combined with a reusable clip such as a snap bolt fastener and the clip is rigidly attached to a wall of the container, for example by an E-clip. The resulting clip-on earplug container provides a secure and compact earplug case for attachment to the exterior of clothing of an active user such as a lumberjack or tree trimmer. Other exemplary embodiments are also described. | 05-31-2012 |
20120152779 | CHILD RESISTANT CARTON - The present invention relates to improved child resistant carton and methods for using the same. The improved child resistant carton comprises housing ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120160723 | Fixing Means - A fixing means ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120160724 | PACKAGE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS WITH MEANS FOR ALLOWING INTERNAL BAR CODES TO BE SCANNED - Disclosed is an outer package ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120181200 | Multi Packaging System for Medical Implants - A multi packaging system for packaging of sterile implants includes a carrier plate and a plurality of packings removably attached to the carrier plate. Each of the plurality of packings contains an implant and is individually removable from the carrier plate. | 07-19-2012 |
20120181201 | Topical Formulation Containing a Tetracycline and a Method of Treating Skin Infections Using the Same - A topical formulation comprising a tetracycline comprises two separate parts: (i) a first part comprising a tetracyline in solid form suspended in a first vehicle; and (ii) a second part comprising a second vehicle in which the tetracycline is soluble. Preferably the tetracycline is crystalline minocycline base. Suitably, a neutral vehicle is used for the first part of the formulation. The two parts of the formulation may be packaged in separate containers and are preferably topically applied therefrom simultaneously. | 07-19-2012 |
20120181202 | TRANSFER ELEMENT AND CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, PARTICULARLY FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Transfer element ( | 07-19-2012 |
20120205274 | ALLOGRAFT BONE COMPOSITION HAVING A GELATIN BINDER - The invention is directed toward an osteoimplant for application to a bone defect site to promote new bone growth at the site which comprises a new bone growth inducing composition of demineralized allograft bone material mixed with an aqueous phosphate buffered gelatin which when lyophilized to remove water from the composition crosslinks the gelatin to form a solid structure and when rehydrated is flexible | 08-16-2012 |
20120211385 | MEDICAL PRODUCT PACKAGE - A package for accommodating, storing, displaying and transporting a medical product. The package has a body formed by a plurality of panels, and at least one of the panels has a first layer and a second layer. A tab is formed integrally with the first layer. The tab is pivotable via at least one hinge formed in the first layer from a first position substantially coplanar with the first layer to a second position where the tab is disposed at an angle to the first layer. | 08-23-2012 |
20120217180 | MEDICINE PACKAGING BAG AND SHEET FOR THE SAME - There is provided an elongated sheet ( | 08-30-2012 |
20120222979 | Glassy compositions - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to thermostable storage of one or more therapeutic agents, including at least one detectable indicator. In an embodiment, the one or more therapeutic agents including at least one detectable indicator are included in at least one glassy substance. Also disclosed are embodiments relating to delivery devices for administration of the thermostable therapeutic agents. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222980 | TAMPER-EVIDENT PACKAGE - Tamper-evident package comprises a container, a primary cap, and a secondary cap. The container comprises a sidewall defining a chamber and a rim defining a mouth to the chamber. The primary cap is removably-attachable to the rim of the container to selectively close the mouth of the container. The secondary cap is positioned over the primary cap to prevent removal of the primary cap when positioned thereover. The secondary cap includes a single-use lock, such as a cable tie, to secure the secondary cap in position over the primary cap. The package thus provides evidence that someone has tampered with or attempted to tamper with the container if the single-use lock is removed or damaged. Method of using the tamper-evident package is also disclosed. | 09-06-2012 |
20120267275 | Cases for concealing alternative nutrition and/or intravenous bags hanging from an IV stand pole - The present is an alternative nutrition and/or intravenous bag concealing sack fabricated from a series of fabric, plastic and/or paper components and an elastic band, positioned in the bottom seam of the sack, providing a means which permit the sack free movement horizontally in and out covering adjacent surfaces. | 10-25-2012 |
20120292215 | DEVICE FOR THE CONTAINMENT OF PLATELET CONCENTRATES | 11-22-2012 |
20120305427 | Sterile Package System For Medical Device - An apparatus for aseptic insertion includes a container, a first cover, and a second cover. The container includes a first compartment, a second compartment, and a detachable wall disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment. The first cover is sized and configured to attach to the first compartment and the second cover is sized and configured to attach to the container. The detachable wall may defined by a top portion, a portion of a first distal wall of the first compartment, and a portion of a second proximal wall of the second compartment. The detachable wall may be removably attached to the first cover by the top portion of the detachable wall. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305428 | MEDICAL SAFETY BOX - The medical safety box is a system using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to ensure that correct delivery of the correct treatment in the form of medication or injection to in-hospital patients is consistently carried out. The system includes a medical box containing whatever medication or injection that needs to be administered to a specific patient. The box has a locking mechanism that can only be opened by an RFID wristband, which is worn by that same specific patient, thus assuring that the medicine in the box is administered to the correct patient. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305429 | Radioisotope Elution System - An elution tool for a radiopharmaceutical elution system includes an elution tool. The tool has a vial chamber sized and shaped for receiving an elution vial. An access opening is aligned with a septum of the elution vial when the elution vial is received in the vial chamber. An elution tool lid is secured to the elution tool body by a hinged connection. The elution tool lid is rotatable at the hinged connection and movable relative to the elution tool body between an occluded position and an exposed position. The tool also includes a latching mechanism for selectively and releasably locking the lid in the occluded position. | 12-06-2012 |
20120312711 | System and Method for Manufacturing an Improved Film for Medical Supply Packaging - The present invention relates to generating a film suitable for medical packaging. The film is generated by blown film co-extrusion to form a multi-layer film which has a heat resistant layer, a barrier layer and a heat seal layer. The barrier layer includes a high barrier resin and a branched co-polymer. The high barrier resin has a density of at least 0.963 g/cm | 12-13-2012 |
20120325706 | Collapsible Sterilization Container - A collapsible single-use sterilization container for use in the sterilization of medical instruments is provided. The sterilization container includes a lid having central portion defined by a frangible region. Upon activation of the frangible region, the central portion may be removed rendering the sterilization container inoperable for future use. | 12-27-2012 |
20130001121 | BACKUP KIT FOR A PATIENT-SPECIFIC ARTHROPLASTY KIT ASSEMBLY - A method for preparing a backup kit for a plurality of patient-specific arthroplasty procedures scheduled at the same medical facility includes providing a database with data from completed arthroplasty procedures using patient-specific arthroplasty kits. The database includes comparisons between preoperatively planned implant size and intraoperatively implanted implant size. The method includes determining a statistically expected implant size deviation from a planned implant size for each implant included in a plurality of patient-specific arthroplasty kits prepared for a shipment to the medical facility using the database. A backup kit of backup implants is assembled for the shipment. The number and size of the backup implants is determined from the statistically expected implant size deviations. | 01-03-2013 |
20130008818 | CONTAINER FOR A BLISTER PACKAGE - The present invention provides a container for storing a blister package and for managing medication with a pharmaceutical composition comprised in the blister package. The container comprises a housing which forms a compartment for the blister package, means for indicating towards a user an appropriate time of accessing the blister package, and means for detecting a users access to a blister package in the compartment. The blister package is moved into and out of the compartment by means of an ejection structure to which the blister package may be fixed. The ejection structure facilitates an enhanced handling of the blister package during insertion and removal of the blister package and facilitates a more accurate indication of a user's access to the blister package. | 01-10-2013 |
20130098793 | PACKAGE FOR INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED GOOD OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A package for individually packaged good of absorbent article includes an individually packaged good having a main body portion and a pair of extended portions; a bag body housing individually packaged goods; and a box body that houses the bag body housing the individually packaged goods, in which the individually packaged goods are housed in the bag body such that a position of the extended portions is aligned; the bag body is housed in the box body such that a pair of side faces, to which the pair of extended portions is directed, is positioned to face a pair of opposite internal faces of the box body; and a length L | 04-25-2013 |
20130105347 | WAFER POCKET | 05-02-2013 |
20130105348 | IMPLANTABLE COLLAGEN DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF MAKING SAME | 05-02-2013 |
20130134063 | STORAGE CASE FOR ARTICLES - A case is described for use, for example and without limitation, with a nipple shield or nipple protector. The case, which has an interior volume to contain a nipple shield/protector, generally provides a rigid container to protect a nipple shield/protector and to protect it from the environment. Certain embodiments provide rigid container that may be opened to place or remove a nipple shield/protector and closed to hold the shield/protector with a minimal amount of contact. The case may also include ventilation holes to permit drying of the contents of the case. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134064 | CAPPING BIOPROSTHETIC TISSUE TO REDUCE CALCIFICATION - A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification. The method includes applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or an antioxidant to the tissue to specifically inhibit oxidation in tissue. Also, the method can be used to inhibit oxidation in dehydrated tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the oxidation and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. In one method, tissue leaflets in assembled bioprosthetic heart valves are pretreated with an aldehyde capping agent prior to dehydration and sterilization. | 05-30-2013 |
20130140208 | MEDICAMENT CARTRIDGES WITH NON-STANDARD DIMENSIONS - A method of closing the distal end of an ampoule is shown. The ampoule has a variable diameter head portion having a locating surface and an opening. A septum is positioned on the opening and secured to the head portion with a ferrule using a plunger. The plunger exerts a force in a proximal direction to press the ferrule on the head portion until the press causes the ferrule to contact the locating surface. Further, the ampoule for use in a cartridge for a drug delivery device has non-standard dimensions to provide a coding system to reduce the risk of a user dispensing the wrong medicament from the drug delivery device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130168278 | REUSABLE SURGICAL WRAPPERS - Surgical wrappers and related methods are provided. A reusable surgical wrapper can include a first layer that includes a fabric having at least one of synthetic fibers or synthetic yarns. In some embodiments, a surgical wrapper can include a first layer comprising a first fabric that repels fluids forming a first face of the surgical wrapper. A second layer can be provided that includes a second fabric forming a second face of the surgical wrapper. A seam binding can be disposed around at least a portion of an outer edge of the first fabric and an outer edge of the second fabric to join the first layer and the second layer to form a dual layered surgical wrapper. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168279 | CONTAINER WITH pH INDICATOR - Containers with pH indicators are disclosed. The pH indicator is in contact with the contents of a container and detects changes in the pH of the contents. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168280 | ORAL VETERINARY PREPARATIONS - The present invention relates to a container for storing veterinary preparations and administering veterinary preparations contained therein to a target animal species, especially for the oral delivery of active therapeutic agents to free-roaming animals. | 07-04-2013 |
20130175192 | CARRYING CASE AND SYRINGE SYSTEM WITH SAME - A carrying case, which accommodates a pharmaceutical injection device for administering a pharmaceutical to a living body, comprises a case unit configured to accommodate the pharmaceutical injection device therein and a temperature regulation unit configured to regulate a temperature within the case unit. The temperature regulation unit includes: a cooling execution section configured to execute a cooling operation; a cooling fan configured to supply a cool air into the case unit; and a cooling control section configured to control the cooling execution section. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180876 | CARRYING BAG - A carrying case ( | 07-18-2013 |
20130206626 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FABRICATING A PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMPLANT - The present invention provides a kit, a method of fabrication of the kit and a method of use of the kit for facilitating the fabrication of a patient-specific implant such as a cranial implant. In a preferred embodiment, the kit | 08-15-2013 |
20130213843 | Method and apparatus for an orthopedic fixation system - An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit. | 08-22-2013 |
20130220858 | IMPLANT CONTAINER AND IMPLANT CONTAINER SYSTEM - An implant container for accommodating one or more bone plate implants has a base having a receiving structure configured to receive at least one bone plate implant so that the bone plate implant is held in a defined relationship relative to the base. A lid of the implant container has an opening and is movable relative to the base from a first position to at least a second position. In the first position the lid covers the receiving structure at least partially so as to prevent implant removal, whereas in the second position the lid provides access to the receiving structure via the opening so as to permit implant removal. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220859 | CARRYING CASE FOR DEFIBRILLATOR WITH IMPROVED LATCH - A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case is constructed without protrusions and with a rigid handle, which combine to allow easy removal and deployment of the contents from a vehicle storage location to a cardiac arrest patient. The carrying case latch is further constructed for greater ease of case opening and closing, and for greater latch hold strength. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233748 | Abuse Potential Reduction in Abusable Substance Dosage Form - The potential for substance abuse involving residual amounts of abusable substances remaining in used skin-worn patches is reduced by the provision of a system and method for combining the abusable substance with a separate anti-abuse substance agent as part of a removal or disposal procedure. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233749 | Merchandise Display System for Identifying Disposable Absorbent Article Configurations for Wearers - An array of absorbent article packages for multiple baby stages of development displayed via a merchandise display system may comprise multiple packages. Each package may comprise articles having absorbent article configurations appropriate for the stage of development of an infant, newborn, or toddler. Each package may also comprise indicia representative of the appropriate stage of development of the infant, newborn, or toddler. And, absorbent article configurations may differ between packages having overlapping size ranges. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240396 | Lens Holder Apparatus and System and Method - An apparatus for safely retaining an eye implant lens for transport and access for inspection and use in which a holding apparatus has a chamber for holding a lens. In one embodiment the chamber has a pin on which a lens can be placed and a ramp leading to the pin so that a gripping member can slide up the ramp into proper placement to grip the lens and remove it. The gripper can be configured so that after removing the lens from the holding apparatus, it can be used to implant the lens. Also, a system including the apparatus and a bottle assembly that will hold the apparatus in the bottle. A method for holding an eye implant lens in which a lens is placed in the apparatus which can then be placed in a bottle assembly. | 09-19-2013 |
20130256169 | PACKAGE STRUCTURE - In order to achieve both ease of removal and an increase in the rate of impregnation by a predetermined chemical, in this packaging structure of a package of wet wipes, a convex region is formed at a position containing a region that faces the opening of a main package body and that is on the upper surface of a stacked body of wet wipes. The convex region is formed protruding towards the main package body. A space is formed between the region (corresponding to the ends) aside from the convex region formed on the wet wipes and the upper surface to which the opening of the main package body is provided. | 10-03-2013 |
20130256170 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ARYL PYRAZOLE AND/OR A FORMAMIDINE, METHODS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to compositions for combating parasites in animals, comprising 1-arylpyrazole compounds alone or in combination with formamidine compounds. This invention also provides for an improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infestation in an animal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof. | 10-03-2013 |
20130277261 | Packaging for a Size Varying Series of Femoral Components for Artificial Knee Joints - The present disclosure concerns packaging adapted to accommodate a series of femoral components for artificial knee joints which vary in size but have a common thickness dimension. The packaging is designed to provide a clearance between its internal parts which approximates this common thickness dimension but is also able to accommodate variations in the other dimensions of the femoral components. In a convenient approach, a base portion is provided which has a vertical projection with a top surface adapted to support a portion of the inner surface of the major arch of the femoral components of said series. It is mated with a second structural member which has an arcurate surface whose contour approximates a portion of the outside surface of the major arch of the femoral components in this series. Means are provided for holding it in a fixed special relationship with said base portion. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277262 | Medication Support Case Having Removable and Form-Fitting Support Member - A medication carrying case is provided having a first and second half hingedly attached and removably securable to one another along a removable line of connection. Within the interior of the carrying case halves is a removable medication support member having a plurality of surface depressions along its upper surface and a case connection means along its underside surface. Each support member secures to an inner surface of the case halves and is designed to fit therewithin. The depressions are adapted to form-fittingly secure pill bottles, medication vials, syringes, and other medical supplies therein. Further provided over each depression is a strap securement means, which is connected to the member upper surface along one end and is removably attachable across the depression along its second end. In this way, the carrying case provides a medication transport means and support that securely holds medication and accessories on the go. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284629 | Packaging for a Size Varying Series of Femoral Stem Components for Artificial Hip Joints - The present disclosure is concerned with packaging which can accommodate a series of femoral stem components for prosthetic hip joints which have a dimension which varies minimally across the series but which vary considerably in overall size. The packaging is designed to minimize the travel of any member of the series packaged therein such that all the packaged components in the series can pass the standard handling and shipping tests typically used by the manufacturers of medical implants. The packaging comprises two thermoformed tray components which each carry three types of cavities which are interconnected. The tray components are designed to be assembled with their cavities facing each other. The cavities are designed to contain the lower stem, body and angled shaft of the stem component, respectively. The cavities for the lower stem and the body cooperate to capture the minimally varying dimension of the series. | 10-31-2013 |
20130292286 | PACKAGE WITH CATHETER - Package for a catheter, with a catheter having catheter tube with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being provided with a catheter connector. A main body is provided for holding the catheter, and a cap for closing off the main body. A gel container is positioned inside the main body, the gel container being provided with a cavity for holding an amount of gel-like lubricating agent. The gel container comprises a first opening at a distal end, and a second opening at a proximal end. The catheter tube is disposed through the first opening and second opening when stored in the package. The main body is made of a rigid material to allow easy and reliable storage. | 11-07-2013 |
20130306509 | SPIKE-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR A MEDICAMENT RECONSTITUTION BAG, AND SAFETY DEVICE FOR A BOTTLE CONTAINING A MEDICAMENT TO BE RECONSTITUTED - A bag having two accesses, an inlet and an outlet, both containing closing devices for releasing or stopping the flow of a liquid that flows into or out of the bag. The inlet has a filtering element for retaining particles possibly produced by the coring phenomenon which can occur when the spike of the inlet ruptures the plug of the bottle. Also provided is a safety device used for permanently attaching the bottle to the inlet. | 11-21-2013 |
20130319889 | SKIN CARE AND RESTORATION COMPOSITION AND METHODS - Topical compositions, such as lip balms and other products for lip care, include combinations of ingredients that condition and heal the lips and skin. The topical compositions may be configured to remain in place on the lips or skin for relatively long periods of time. Methods of making topical compositions are also disclosed. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327667 | PACKAGING FOR MEDICAL DEVICES WITH WINDOW - An housing for a medical device includes an insert configured for removable insertion into the housing, outer dimensions of the insert conforming to inner dimensions of the housing to prevent movement thereof within the housing. The insert includes first and second planar walls connected to one another and having first and second openings extending therethrough. The first and second walls are movable between an open configuration in which the first and second walls are separated from one another and a closed configuration in which the first and second walls are folded to contact one another such that the first and second openings are aligned to define a medical device receiving cavity configured to house a medical device. In the closed configuration, the first and second walls apply a frictional clamping force to a packet containing the medical device to prevent movement of the medical device relative to the inlay. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327668 | Propofol Formulations with Non-Reactive Container Closures - A container storing an anesthetic is disclosed. The container is sealed by a closure and stores a liquid anesthetic solution. The anesthetic is from 0.1% to 10% by weight of the liquid anesthetic solution. The container is made of a material that is inert to the anesthetic and the closure is made of siliconized rubber or a metal. A concentration of the anesthetic in a liquid anesthetic solution stored in the container following a predetermined time period is at least 93% of a concentration of the anesthetic in a liquid anesthetic solution before the liquid anesthetic solution is stored in the container. | 12-12-2013 |
20140001068 | DOUBLE TEAR BAG FOR EMERGENCY OXYGEN SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140001069 | Reversible cases for concealing alternative nutrition and/or intravenous bags hanging from an IV stand pole | 01-02-2014 |
20140014546 | QUIET-OPENING WRAPPER - A wrapper that opens relatively quietly and wraps a sheetlike hygiene product provided on one side with an adhesive, said wrapper being based on a packaging material in web form and composed of a polymeric film comprising a) at least one heat-sealable layer based on a mixture of at least one C | 01-16-2014 |
20140014547 | DRUG STORAGE CONTAINER - A drug storage container includes: a first container; a second container that is disposed on the lower end side of the first container; a needle tube for making an internal space of the first container and an internal space of the second container communicate with each other; operating means for performing an operation of bringing the first container closer to the second container; a drug stored in the internal space; and a liquid stored in the internal space. In the drug storage container, with the first container and the second container brought closer to each other by the operating means, the internal space of the first container and the internal space of the second container are made to communicate with each other through the needle tube, and the volume of the internal space of the second container is reduced. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014548 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION SYSTEM - An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit. | 01-16-2014 |
20140021083 | MULTIFUNCTION MEDICINE CHEST - A multifunction medicine chest includes a chest, a door set at one side of the chest to open and close the chest and a control device. The chest is configured to store medicines and includes a plurality of drawers. Each drawer corresponds to one category of medicines. The control device includes an input unit, a storage unit, and a control unit. When a user stores a medicine into the chest, the input unit obtains medicine information of the medicine and transmits the medicine information to the control unit, the control unit determines the category of the medicine and a number of the drawer for the medicine and generates storage information of the medicine. When the user takes the medicine out of the chest, the input unit obtains portion medicine information of the medicine, the control unit searches for the storage information. | 01-23-2014 |
20140027332 | HOLDING STRUCTURE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY HOLDING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS AND TRANSPORT OR PACKAGING CONTAINER WITH HOLDING STRUCTURE - A supporting structure is provided that concurrently supports a plurality of containers for substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications. The supporting structure includes a planar supporting base having a plurality of openings, which are disposed in a regular array configuration, and an associated holding device that supports the plurality of containers in a positive-fit manner at the supporting base. The holding device protrudes from a bottom side of the supporting base and is configured to support the plurality of containers in the positive-lit manner at their upper rim. Additionally, receptacles are provided on an upper side of the supporting base opposite to the bottom side for accommodating containers at the upper side of the supporting base. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027333 | HOLDING STRUCTURE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY HOLDING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS AND TRANSPORT OR PACKAGING CONTAINER COMPRISING SUCH A HOLDING STRUCTURE - A supporting structure for concurrently holding a plurality of cylindrical containers for substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications is provided. The supporting structure includes a supporting base having a plurality of receptacles, which are configured such that the containers can be inserted into the associated receptacles, wherein the receptacles extend in the longitudinal direction of the containers and are configured to hold side wall portions of the containers at least partially clamped. The receptacles are continuous side walls, wherein the opening widths of the receptacles can be adjusted by a coordinated adjustment of the side walls of the receptacles between a first position, in which the containers can be inserted into the receptacles, and a second position in which the containers are clamped. The bottoms or upper ends of the containers are exactly fixed at a given height despite tolerances. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034534 | SNAP-BACK BIASED DISCRETE CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND STERILIZATION WRAPS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING DISCRETE CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Discrete consumer products, such as sterilization wraps and methods for producing such discrete consumer products are disclosed. Sterilization wraps of the present disclosure avoid contacting exterior, non-sterile surfaces of sterilization wraps with the sterile contents of the sterilization wrap. Spring elements are coupled with the sterilization wrap to urge the sterilization wrap from a closed to an open position when desired. In this manner, the sterilization wrap avoids being re-introduced to the sterile equipment contained in the sterilization wrap. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034535 | STORAGE APPARATUS WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURES - A storage apparatus is provided. The storage apparatus defines a storage cavity having an opening at the upper surface of the storage apparatus with a substantially planar flange extending outwardly from the opening of the storage cavity and defines a plurality of support structures, each support structure (a) having an opening at the upper surface of the storage apparatus and (b) adapted to support the storage apparatus. | 02-06-2014 |
20140042049 | CONTAINERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - Containers and components thereof for use in the medical industry and methods to manufacture the same are described. An example tab for use with a medical container includes opposing sheets sealed to define an open ended chamber into which a port is to be at least partially positioned. The port is to enable access to the medical container. The tab includes a tear seal defined by each of the opposing sheets and a first guide positioned on a first side of each of the tear seals. The tab includes a second guide positioned on a second side of each of the tear seals, wherein the first and second guides are to enable a tear to propagate substantially between the guides and adjacent the tear seals. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042050 | MEDICAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MEDICAL ARTICLE AND A PACKAGE CONTAINING SAID ARTICLE - A medical assembly, preferably a sterilized one, includes a medical article ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140048436 | COMPRESSED ARTICLES WITH MICROENCAPSULATION - A compressed article of hygiene is formed by a compressed cloth that has been compressed by dehydration or vacuum pressure into a coin shape and that is expandable upon contact with a liquid, and a plurality of microencapsulated beads containing a material. The microencapsulated beads are attached and embedded in the compressed cloth. Upon contact with water, expansion of the compressed cloth is unconstrained, and the compressed cloth when expanded has a shape of a facial mask with openings for eye, nose and mouth. The material is a facial treatment material that hardens upon drying. | 02-20-2014 |
20140054192 | CARTRIDGE FOR SURGICAL FASTENERS WITH INTEGRATED LOCK SYSTEM - A cartridge for holding surgical fasteners includes a base having a plurality of upstanding walls, adjacent pairs of walls defining spaces for holding surgical fasteners, at least one surgical fastener securing member movably connected to the base and movable relative to the base from an open position wherein fasteners can be loaded into the spaces, and a closed position wherein fasteners in the spaces are covered and held in the spaces, and a locking structure engageable between the base and the surgical fastener securing member for locking the surgical fastener securing member in the closed position. | 02-27-2014 |
20140083889 | PACKAGING OF PERSONAL ARTICLES BY BANDING BUNDLES - Diaper packaging having a reduced manufacturing cost may be created by bagging stacks of diapers and bundling the bags. Bands may be applied circumscribing the bundled bags of diapers. One band may be applied along a first direction perpendicular with the length of the stacked diapers. A second band may applied in a second direction parallel with the length of the stacked diapers. The bags of diapers may include several stacks of diapers, and the bundles may include several bags of diapers. For certain bundle configurations of packaged diapers, additional bands may be placed circumscribing the bundles for improved stability. Packaging by banding bundles of diapers may also be used to package other personal care articles and absorbent articles. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083890 | PACKAGING MATERIAL AND PACKAGE STRUCTURE USING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging material that is capable of long term storage by preventing adsorption or transfer of an easily oxidizable component and an oily component in an adhesive of a patch to the packaging material, and also preventing discoloration and decrease in drug effect due to oxidization. The present invention provides the packaging material for a patch including: an inner layer made of polyethylene terephthalate having heat sealing properties; an oxygen-absorbing layer that includes an oxygen-absorbing resin having an unsaturated alicyclic structure as an oxygen-absorbing part; and an oxygen barrier layer made of aluminum foil as an outer layer. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090999 | Package for a Surgical Repair Kit - The present disclosure relates to a package for a surgical repair kit, the package including at least a first area configured and dimensioned to receive a surgical mesh and a second area configured and dimensioned to receive an implantable plug. | 04-03-2014 |
20140097113 | Child-Proof and Tamper-Evident Medication Dispensers - Medication dispensers are provided that are both child-proof and tamper evident. In one embodiment, a child-proof and tamper-evident dispenser includes a tray member comprising a plurality of receptacles for receiving a pharmaceutical compound, a stop tab connected to a first peripheral edge by a neck member, and a tab member at a second peripheral edge that is opposite from the first peripheral edge. The dispenser further includes a bottom case body and a top case body configured to form an enclosure around the plurality of receptacles when brought into a substantially confronting relationship. Each of the bottom case body and the top case body include a sloped wall member having a shelf portion that surrounds the neck member when the enclosure is formed. A plurality of locking tabs engage a complimentary number of locking recesses configured to receive an end portion of the locking tabs to fix the bottom case body and the top case body in an enclosure configuration. The tray member includes a plurality of resiliently flexible locking arms that extend into a complimentary plurality of apertures within the case to secure the tray member within the enclosure. | 04-10-2014 |
20140097114 | LIQUID PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF PALONOSETRON - 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. | 04-10-2014 |
20140102930 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION, MOLDED ARTICLE, AND SEALING MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL USE - Provided are a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising: 100 parts by mass of (a) a hydrogenated block copolymer that is a hydrogenated product of a block copolymer containing (A) a polymer block containing a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and (B) a polymer block containing a structural unit derived from isoprene or a mixture of isoprene and butadiene, having a total content of a 3,4-bond unit and a 1,2-bond unit of 45% or more, has a peak top molecular weight (Mp) obtained by gel permeation chromatograph in terms of polystyrene standard of from 250,000 to 500,000, and is in a form of powder having a bulk density of from 0.10 to 0.40 g/mL; from 10 to 300 parts by mass of (b) a softening agent; and from 5 to 200 parts by mass of (c) a polyolefin resin, and a molded article and a sealing material for medical use each comprising said thermoplastic elastomer composition. | 04-17-2014 |
20140110296 | Packaging for Catheter Treatment Devices and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods - Packaging for catheter treatment devices, such as catheters including multi-electrode arrays, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, a catheter package assembly comprises a tray, a lid, and a coiled sheath disposed in the tray. The tray includes at least one pocket adapted to receive a distal end portion of a catheter. The tray and lid each include cooperative latching features. The sheath defines a lumen that is configured to receive an elongate shaft of the catheter. | 04-24-2014 |
20140110297 | "Medical Articles Coated With Organopolysiloxane Containing a Protein Solution" - This invention relates to methods for evaluating or inhibiting the aggregation of a protein in an aqueous suspension including organopolysiloxane and medical articles coated with organopolysiloxane containing a protein solution including sugar and non-ionic surfactant. | 04-24-2014 |
20140110298 | System and method for preventing wrong-site surgeries - A container holds at least one surgical implement, has a lock mechanism, and has a signature label that impedes access to the surgical implement until the correct surgical site is confirmed. A method of using the container includes the steps of confirming the correct surgical site, signing the label and removing it from the container, placing the label in the medical record, unlocking the container, removing the implement, and beginning the surgery, wherein the surgical team is forced to pause to confirm the correct surgical site before starting the surgery. Preferably, the container top may be removed and placed between the surgeon and surgical technician to define a no-hands “neutral zone” to avoid being stuck by the sharps. Also, the container preferably includes compartments for storing used sharps and/or a local anesthetic-loaded syringe, and the top may be replaced and secured for safely disposing of the sharps after the surgery. | 04-24-2014 |
20140116906 | Sachet Containing a Liquid Medication - A resilient single-dose sachet for storage and administration of a liquid medication. The sachet includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a perimeter, the top portion having a narrowed region; a front layer and a back layer. The front layer and back layer are permanently joined around the perimeter to form around the perimeter to form a seal and the seal forms a compartment. The compartment is adapted to contain the liquid medication. The sachet can be adapted such that the user can consume the liquid directly from the sachet. | 05-01-2014 |
20140124397 | VACUUM LOSS INDICATION FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - A system for vacuum loss indication includes a rigid inner container, a flexible outer container, a sliding block, and a bias mechanism. The rigid inner container includes a receptacle with an open proximal end and a closed distal end. The flexible outer container surrounds the inner rigid container and includes a semi-transparent portion. The sliding block is within the receptacle and visible through the semi-transparent portion and includes a pressure indicator. The bias mechanism biases the sliding block to a first position under a first level of vacuum and a second position under a second level of vacuum. A first portion of the pressure indicator is visible through the semi-transparent portion in the first position and a second portion is visible through the semi-transparent portion in the second position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140144799 | STERILE CONTAINER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DEVICE - A sterile container system for the sterile transport and storage of medical, in particular surgical instruments and/or implants during a sterilization process, includes a closable sterile container which is formed by a lid and a trough, and at least one sieve cage which can be inserted therein, at least one fastening device being present which acts, on the one hand, on one of the medical instruments which can be inserted in the sieve cage, immobilizing the instrument on the sieve cage, and at the same time acts on the sieve cage, immobilizing the latter on the sterile container. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144800 | KIT FOR PRESERVING A BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT INCLUDING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL BAG AND A MATCHING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CASING - The invention relates to a kit for preserving a biological product including a three-dimensional bag ( | 05-29-2014 |
20140151255 | TOPICAL GLYCOPYRROLATE FORMULATIONS - Individually packaged topical formulations comprising about 0.25 to about 6% w/w of glycopyrrolate for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, wherein said wipe is contained within a pouch resistant to leakage. The formulations may further comprise ethanol, a buffering agent and water. In addition, the formulations may further comprise a polymer system comprising a hydrophobic polymer in combination with a hydrophilic polymer. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158570 | Modular Medical Instrument Sterilization Container and Related Methods - A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158571 | PACKAGING STRUCTURE FOR PATCHES - A packaging structure ( | 06-12-2014 |
20140166521 | ERGONOMIC SURGICAL GLOVE - Disclosed is a surgical glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with bending or abducting the hand and fingers when wearing a surgical glove. | 06-19-2014 |
20140174971 | MEDICAL STERILE PACKAGING AND PACKAGING METHOD - The invention relates to a medical sterile packaging, which defines a receiving space for at least one implant, which is formed for temporary or permanent insertion in a human or animal body, which receiving space is closed in a sterile and germ-proof manner in a storage disposition of the sterile packaging for the sterile packaging of the at least one implant, wherein the sterile packaging is produced from one or more cleanable and sterilisable materials. | 06-26-2014 |
20140190854 | FOAMABLE COMPOSITION ESSENTIALLY FREE OF PHARMACEUTICALLY ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HUMAN SKIN - The present invention related to the use of a pharmaceutical composition which is essentially free of pharmaceutically active ingredients for the treatment of human skin, especially in the treatment of rosacea, acne, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, psoriasis or neurodermitis, as well as for prophylactic and/or cosmetic purposes. | 07-10-2014 |
20140190855 | SINGLE-DOSE PACKAGE FOR TRANSDERMAL THERAPEUTIC SYSTEM OR SHEET-LIKE ADMINISTRATION FORMS - In the case of a package ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140197062 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND KIT FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION - The invention refers to a new system for packaging pharmaceutical compositions comprising active principles that may be administered intravenously, in particular it concerns a system for packaging in bottles which makes it possible to ensure the complete transfer of the content of the bottle into the liquid for intravenous infusion and at the same time prevent any accidental contact with the active principle by the health-care personnel preparing said intravenous infusion, and a complete kit for intravenous administration. | 07-17-2014 |
20140202905 | RADIOFREQUENCY SHIELDED CONTAINER - A system includes a first sterile medical device container. The first sterile medical device container is transparent to radiofrequency (RF) signals in a particular frequency range. The system also includes a sterile medical device within the first sterile medical device container. The sterile medical device is capable of radiofrequency communication through the first sterile medical device container using the particular frequency range. The system further includes a second container fully enclosing the first sterile medical device container and the sterile medical device, the second container including RF shielding material that is substantially opaque to the RF signals in the particular frequency range. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202906 | MEDICAL CONTAINER - The medical container includes a container body having a proximal end opening, a proximal-end edge portion surrounding the proximal end opening, a plug body sealing a mouth section; a bag body including an edge portion fixed in a fluid-tight manner to the proximal-end edge portion, and a flexible reversing part surrounded by the edge portion. In a first state, the reversing part expands toward a distal end side and in a second state the reversing part expands toward a proximal end side. The medical container further includes a protection cover which can take a proximal end side mounting state in which the protection cover is mounted on the container body so as to cover the proximal end opening, and a distal end side mounting state in which the protection cover is mounted on the container body so as to cover the mouth section. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202907 | PACK MODULE COMPRISING ABOSRBENT ARTICLES AND AT LEAST ONE BELT FUNCTIONING AS GRIPPING DEVICE - A pack module includes a number of absorbent articles and at least one belt to which the absorbent articles can be releasably attached. The belt when placed in the pack module constitutes a gripping device which is intended to act on at least one of the articles and, at least partially, remove at least one absorbent article from the pack module when the gripping device is used. Removal of firmly compressed absorbent articles from a pack module without using additional material in the pack module is thus possible. | 07-24-2014 |
20140216968 | DISPOSABLE RIGID CONTAINER FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - A single use rigid package containing pharmaceutical compositions which protects tablets, capsules, soft shell pills against hard transporting conditions and undesired rupture. The package comprises at least four sections made from a single sheet foldable into a folded configuration. At least two sections are carrier sections pivotally connected to each other and each comprising cavities for housing pharmaceutical compositions. Two sections are end sections not comprising cavities, the end sections being foldable to adjacent and at least partly covering the carrier sections when the sheet is folded so as to protect the carrier sections. The package allows for personal transportation, e.g. in a pocket, and it is easy and convenient to open for people of all levels of ability and dexterity. Its design allows for transport as standard mail withstanding temperature fluctuation, vibrations and shocks, mechanical pressure and variation in atmospheric pressure which may occur during transport. | 08-07-2014 |
20140231291 | COMBINATION PRODUCTS INCLUDING BIOACTIVE GLASS AND COLLAGEN AND KITS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to combination products including bioactive glass and collagen as well as kits comprising the same. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238883 | Dose Dispensing Containers - Internally pierced formed blisters containing fluid compositions for use in devices to produce a spray or mist delivery of the compositions include internal piercing nozzles that can have significantly reduced channel volume to increase pressure of the fluid forced through the nozzle and provide finer control of spray geometry. The piercing nozzles are configured to deliver the contents of the blister to the central nervous system through the nasal olfactory epithelium. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246349 | PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pharmacy bottle system includes a bottle and a ring. The bottle is formed as a single piece of molded plastic material and includes a body and a neck. The body defines an interior cavity. The interior cavity extends from a first end to a second end of the interior cavity. The body includes a spine portion covering the first end of the interior cavity. The spine portion defines a spine width measured from a front to a back of spine portion. The neck extends from the second end of the interior cavity and has an opening therethrough providing access to the interior cavity. The ring is secured about the neck of the bottle. The ring defines a ring width measured between a front and a back of the ring. The ring width is larger than the spine width. The neck extends above a top surface of the ring. | 09-04-2014 |
20140262893 | Reduction In Stress Cracking Of Films - Methods and packages for storing film strips while reducing or eliminating stress cracking during storage, including use of packages having an inner surface made from polymeric materials exhibiting various physical properties and including films and pouches that are annealed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140299498 | PACKAGE - A package and method of packaging a surgical implant or surgical instrument are described. The package comprises a container and a holder having a recess arranged to receive a portion of a surgical implant or instrument, or a component coupled to the surgical implant or instrument. The holder is arranged to be at least partially received within the container. The holder has a first configuration in which the mouth of the recess is arranged to partially surround a portion of an implant or instrument, or a component coupled to the surgical implant or instrument, such that the recess grips the implant or instrument in position spaced apart from the container when the holder is at least partially received in the container. The holder also has a second configuration in which the mouth of the recess opens to release the implant or instrument. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305827 | Medical Device Packaging System, Package And Method - A packaging system for medical devices includes a elongate connector having a plurality of channels formed therein, and a first and a second tubular holder configured to form an assembly with an elongate, coiled medical device. The first and second tubular holders each have shapes congruous with the plurality of channels, and are positionable therein such that the elongate connector forms a bridge attaching the tubular holders in an assembly with a medical device. | 10-16-2014 |
20140319003 | Flexible Package - Flexible package comprising a co-extruded multi-layer film with high amount of renewable material characterized by a high mechanical strength and which can be extruded with low complexity. | 10-30-2014 |
20140319004 | Flexible Package - Flexible package comprising a co-extruded multi-layer film with high amount of renewable material exhibiting good sliding and sealability properties. | 10-30-2014 |
20140319005 | PACKAGING OF CONTRAST MEDIA - The present invention relates to packaging material for contrast media and more specifically to packages comprising containers filled with contrast media and closed with a closure means. In particular, the invention relates to packaging material comprising closure means comprising Carbon Black. The invention further relates to methods for improving the stability of such contrast media during storage, and in particular the method includes filling the contrast media in a container and closing the container with a closure means comprising Carbon Black. | 10-30-2014 |
20140339117 | MICRONEEDLE PATCH CONTAINER - The present invention provides a microneedle patch container for effectively and hygienically securing a microneedle patch from manufacture to use. The container has a bottom surface recessed from the peripheral portion towards the centre, a side surface connected to the bottom surface and the peripheral portion, and a bottom-surface protruding portion protruding from the bottom surface. The flexible release-type sheet portion of the microneedle patch is secured to the protruding portion on the bottom surface. A lid can also be used which has a recessed portion pressing against the microneedle patch secured to the bottom-surface protruding portion of the container in the position corresponding to the bottom-surface protruding portion. This is preferably housed inside a pouch moulded from sterilised paper or sterilised film in order to keep the microneedle patch in an aseptic state. | 11-20-2014 |
20140346071 | FILING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ASEPTIC CARTRIDGE AND DISPENSER ARRANGEMENT - A package for use with a beneficial agent delivery device. The package includes at least one filling chamber having a sealed penetrable access region, at least one compartment configured to hold a content, wherein the content includes at least one of a beneficial agent or a constituent of a beneficial agent, and at least one channel connecting the at least one filling chamber in fluid communication with the at least one compartment. At least a portion of the package is resealable to contain the content. | 11-27-2014 |
20140346072 | Protective Box for Surgery - The present invention is directed to providing a sterile container protecting various surgical grafts, implants and devices from incidental contamination and damage during operative procedures. The design includes an inner box to contain the items, and an outer box to protect the exterior of the inner box from contamination in the event of fall or other contamination, such as from airborne particles or liquids, fall from the sterile field, or by non-sterile handling. In the event of fall or contamination of the outer box, the surgical staff will be able to recover the inner box and its contents in sterile and unspoiled condition without difficulty. | 11-27-2014 |
20140367290 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE CONTAINER - In the absorbent article package, display element unit that has display elements exhibiting a pattern and/or a mark and non-display element unit that does not have display elements are provided on a package sheet that encloses the absorbent article. A window unit, which is configured to allow the absorbent article packages contained therein to be seen, is formed on one side of a container bag and is configured so that only the non-display element unit can be seen through the window. A container bag display unit that shows the display elements is provided on the one side where the container bag window is provided. | 12-18-2014 |
20140374299 | MICRO-VIALS - A simple, low cost, efficient and stable micro-vial configuration for handling micro-volume of sample fluids. The interior wall geometry of the inventive vial is designed to include several axial sections of various interior diameters to provide a range of functionalities to address various design considerations. The interior wall defined in the vial has a cylindrical sample section, a wider cylindrical alignment section, a tapered or conical guide section, and a relatively large cylindrical body section, arranged in sequence in that order along the center axis of the vial. The sample section is designed to hold a small volume of a sample fluid, and to receive the tip end of a capillary tube. The alignment section has a larger diameter than the sample section, designed to receive a cylindrical support that coaxially supports the relatively fragile capillary tube. The tip of the capillary tube dips into the micro-volume of sample fluid held in the sample section. The conical section functions to guide the capillary tube and the support tube into the alignment section and the tip of the capillary tube into the sample section. The body section has the largest diameter, for holding additional fluid if desired. | 12-25-2014 |
20150021221 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGE - A package system for a medical device is disclosed. The package system may include a first part and a second part, where a holding platform can be incorporated into the first part of the package system and a collection tray can be incorporated into the second part of the package system. The first part may include leg portions. The leg portions of the first part can be folded and fitted into matching pockets of the second part, so that the first part of the package system can provided a relatively elevated and stable holding platform to hold the medical device. The package system can contain the medical device in the package system in a storage state, and hold the medical device with the holding platform in an application state. | 01-22-2015 |
20150041351 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT CONTAINER FOR THE SECURE STORAGE OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A multi-compartment container for the secure storage of therapeutic agents comprises at least a base portion having at least two cavities, said at least two cavities serving as the location where said therapeutic agents are stored, and a child resistant device. Said child resistant device allows for the secure storage of said therapeutic agents. Said child resistant device may be in the form of a typical prescription pill container cap or may be more complex, such as a combination lock. Other features may include covers to keep said therapeutic agents in place, hinges to open said multi-compartment container, and labels corresponding to related cycles for said therapeutic agents. | 02-12-2015 |
20150076023 | Packaging for Medical Articles Such as a Size Varying Series of Orthopedic Implants - Packaging which can accommodate medical articles such as a series of orthopedic implants e.g. femoral stem components for prosthetic hip joints which have a dimension which varies minimally across the series but which vary considerably in overali size. The packaging is designed to minimize the travel of any member of the series packaged therein such that all the packaged components in the series can pass the standard handling and shipping tests typically used by the manufacturers of medical articles such as implants and preferably comprises two thermoformed tray components which each carry three types of cavities which are interconnected and designed to be assembled with their cavities facing each other to contain the lower stem, body and angled shaft of the stem component, respectively, with the cavities for the lower stem and the body cooperating to capture a minimally varying dimension of the series. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083626 | MEDICINAL VIAL HOLDER WITH ENLARGED SURFACE AREA - A medicinal vial assembly includes a vial formed integrally as a single piece with a panel portion. The panel portion has a larger surface area for receiving printing thereon than does the vial. | 03-26-2015 |
20150101952 | CONTAINER WITH COVER - A receptacle with at least one oxygen mask of an emergency oxygen supply device of an aircraft, said oxygen mask being located in the receptacle and said receptacle comprising an opening, through which the at least one oxygen mask can be led. The receptacle comprises at least one cover for covering the opening at least in sections, and a release device actuated by pull means for the release of the cover. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108023 | BLISTER PACKAGE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CARTRIDGES - A blister packaging for a pharmaceutical cartridge or capsule and methods of forming same are disclosed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108024 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION SYSTEM - An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit. | 04-23-2015 |
20150122685 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEM - A packaging tray for a patient interface system, the patient interface system adapted to provide respiratory therapy, the packaging tray comprising: at least one cushion assembly region, each shaped to conform to at least a portion of a cushion assembly; a tube region shaped to conform to at least a portion of a tube; and a positioning and stabilising structure region shaped to conform to at least a portion of a positioning and structure. | 05-07-2015 |
20150122686 | METHODS, PACKAGING AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Methods, apparatus and compositions are disclosed for collection and transport of biological samples for testing and/or evaluation by a clinical laboratory. In particular, the disclosure relates to the self-collection of such samples by subjects providing the samples. Self-collection is necessary in some situations e.g. where a subject's religion prohibits being touched by a non-family member and subjects at great distance from medical facilities | 05-07-2015 |
20150122687 | BIOPROSTHETIC HEART VALVES HAVING ADAPTIVE SEALS TO MINIMIZE PARAVALVULAR LEAKAGE - A packaged bioprosthetic heart valve comprising a bioprosthetic heart valve, an adaptive seal and a package. The bioprosthetic heart valve comprises an at least partially dehydrated biological tissue leaflet structure coupled to a supporting frame. The bioprosthetic heart valve has a periphery, an inflow portion, and an outflow portion. The adaptive seal is coupled to the bioprosthetic heart valve around at least a portion of the periphery. The adaptive seal comprises an expandable material that expands after exposure to an initiating condition. The bioprosthetic heart valve and the adaptive seal is stored and contained within the package, which does not contain a liquid storage solution in contact with the bioprosthetic heart valve and the adaptive seal. | 05-07-2015 |
20150290080 | TRILAYER COATED PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING WITH LOW OXYGEN TRANSMISSION RATE - An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising an optional tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, and a pH protective layer. The respective coatings or layers can be applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. Examples of such an article are a prefilled thermoplastic syringe or thermoplastic pharmaceutical vial with a coated interior portion containing a pharmaceutical preparation or other fluid with a pH of 4 to 8, alternatively 5 to 9. The barrier coating or layer prevents oxygen from penetrating into the thermoplastic syringe or vial. The tie coating or layer, if present, and the pH protective coating or layer protect the barrier layer from the contents of the syringe or vial. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297294 | TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE ENCSAPSULATION DEVICES - Embodiments herein describe tools and instruments for holding, transferring, delivering, deploying an implantable device and methods and means of aseptically storing and shipping the implantable device including but not limited to a device case for protecting, housing and filling the device, a surgical sizer for preparing the implantable site, a deployer for transferring the implantable device from the device case and delivering or deploying the implantable device at the prepared implantable site. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297297 | PACKAGE FOR SKIN DRUG SOLUTION HOLDING BODY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Provided are a package for a skin drug solution holding body capable of further prohibiting impregnation unevenness of a drug solution, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297450 | Light-Protective Cover for a Container - The present invention relates to a light-protective cover for a container ( | 10-22-2015 |
20150297906 | AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR CABINET DEVICE - The automated external defibrillator cabinet device includes a defibrillator and a housing in which the defibrillator is disposed. There is a device appropriate for signaling the removal of the defibrillator from the housing. There is a link connecting the housing to the defibrillator with a device controlling the operation of the device for signaling in case the link is broken. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298414 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLANGED CAP, AND A FLANGED CAP - A method produces a flanged cap and a flanged cap for a vessel accommodates a pharmaceutical substance, particularly a vial, wherein the flanged cap is formed from one material strip (M) having a film layer that has already been plastic-coated, wherein the material strip is thereafter stamped out and shaped via deep-drawing. A plastic component is affixed on the plastic coating of the flanged cap that forms a plastic layer. A flanged cap for a vessel for accommodating a pharmaceutical substance, particularly a vial, is formed from a metal film layer, wherein the film layer is likewise covered on the outside with a plastic layer that forms a coating on the film layer. A vessel contains a pharmaceutical substance. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305814 | Online Treated Sealable and Peelable Medical Paper for Medical Sterilization Packaging - A method and apparatus for manufacturing medical paper for medical sterilization packaging, medical paper and medical sterilization packaging are disclosed. A paper web is formed of fibrous substrate comprising cellulosic fibres and optionally synthetic fibres, with opposite first and second sides. On-line with the forming of the paper web, reinforcing material is applied on the first side and pressed into structure of the paper web such that delamination resistance of the structure is increased. Sealing material is applied on the second side of the paper web on-line with the forming of the paper web. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305977 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT AND CONTAINER ASSOCIATED WITH SAME - A sealing arrangement consisting of at least one container ( | 10-29-2015 |
20150307223 | PRIMARY PACKAGING FOR A STERILE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention concerns a packaging for an item of medical equipment made by folding a sheet so as to form a cradle for receiving the contents, formed from two flaps hinged together in the shape of a clamp, a cover element hinged on one of the flaps of the cradle and closing means themselves hinged transversely on at least one of the flaps of the cradle and/or the cover element, characterised by the fact that the closing means are designed to be fixed together by simple mechanical engagement and in that, when urged to open, the cover element exerts a force on said closing means mechanically engaged with each other, making them automatically separate, and thus opening the packaging. | 10-29-2015 |
20150320572 | BONE INFUSION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTERBODY GRAFTS - A bone infusion apparatus for interbody grafts includes a container; a retainer, the retainer including a recess for receiving therein bone graft material; and a lid including a plunger assembly. A method of preparing bone including cadaver bone for use in cervical fusion includes: placing cadaver bone combined with bone collected from a patient into a recess of the retainer; placing the retainer in the container; filling the container with a liquid; attaching a lid the container; depressing a plunger of the lid such that a press head advances toward the retainer causing a dynamic pressure to act on the cadaver bone combined with the bone collected from the patient; suctioning the liquid from the container; removing the combined bone from the retainer; and placing the combined bone removed from the container into a vertebral interspace of the patient. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320643 | SELF LEARNING MEDICATION STORAGE DEVICE - Compartments of a medication storage device are fitted with sensors to detect the presence of medication and the opening of compartment lids or doors. A controller monitors the sensor signals and sounds an alarm if medication is not removed from a compartment within a variance range about a target time. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320657 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMPLIMENTARY DAY/NIGHT CHILDREN'S SKIN CREAM COMPOSITIONS - A new skin care system includes day and night skin cream compositions comprising nutrients and antioxidants for use by children between six months and eighteen years of age. The day skin cream composition provides protection from UV radiation and the night skin cream composition contains no sun protection ingredients and elevated levels of nutrients and antioxidants. A child-friendly bottle for each composition can be used by young children without difficulty. A fragrance included in each composition is popular with children, and the bottle for the day composition has graphics indicating day-time use and the bottle for the night composition has graphics indicating night-time use. The day composition is applied topically each day to the face after tooth-brushing, and the night composition is applied topically to the face each night after tooth-brushing. | 11-12-2015 |
20150322366 | Lubricant Coating for Medical Container - The invention relates to a lubricant coating for a medical container comprising a cross-linked lubricant composition comprising a mixture of non-reactive silicone with reactive silicone, characterized in that the reactive silicone comprises a mixture of vinyl-based silicone and acrylate-based silicone. The invention further relates to a lubricant composition usable as an intermediate product in the fabrication of a lubricant coating. The invention further relates to a medical container comprising a barrel and a stopper in gliding engagement within the barrel, comprising such a lubricant coating. The invention also relates to a process of manufacturing a medical container comprising a barrel and a stopper in gliding engagement within the barrel including depositing a lubricant composition on the inner surface of the barrel and/or on the stopper, and irradiating the coated barrel and/or stopper so as to cross-link the lubricant composition to form a lubricant coating. | 11-12-2015 |
20150327934 | COVER - An assembly for a medical procedure including a sterilisable medical container and a cover for covering a sterilizable medical container is described. The cover is used to cover a sterilizable medical container wrapped in at least one sheet of a wrapping material. The cover has a body including an upper member configured to hold the wrapping material against an upper portion of the container and a lower member configured to hold the wrapping material against a lower portion of the container. The body can be assembled about the wrapped container to hold the wrapping material about the container. At least one handle extends from the body which can be held by a user to move the covered wrapped container. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329257 | PACKAGE OF A STACK OF FLEXIBLE ARTICLES - A package with a stack of flexible articles includes a stack of flexible articles, a flexible outer cover, having a first end side panel and a second end side panel opposing the first end side panel. The package further includes two and preferably only two stiffening elements that are stiffer than the flexible outer cover and the flexible articles, whereby one of the stiffening elements is positioned against the interior surface of the end side panels of the outer cover and the other stiffening element is positioned against the opposing end side panel of the outer cover. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329264 | PACKAGING - The objective of the present invention is to provide a method of preventing an oxygen-caused alteration of a drug in an adhesive patch enclosed inside a packaging container. The present invention is a package body comprising a packaging container and a drug-containing adhesive patch enclosed inside the packaging container, wherein the amount of oxygen gas inside the package body is 20 μL or less, and the concentration of oxygen gas is 17.0 to 25.0 vol %. This packaging does not have to contain an oxygen scavenger as a separate member distinct from the drug-containing adhesive patch. Further, the amount of oxygen gas may be 4 μL/mg or less per amount of a drug in the drug-containing adhesive patch. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335529 | CYLINDRICAL COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - There is provided a container ( | 11-26-2015 |
20150335540 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITION - The present application provides a packaged aqueous oral care composition comprising a container and a composition wherein the composition comprises at least one water-soluble source of Sn | 11-26-2015 |
20150336711 | PURSE SCRIPTIONS MEDICATION CONTAINER - A set of stackable medicine containers that connect into one cohesive container, ensuring medicine is easily accessible and manageable. | 11-26-2015 |
20150352008 | MULTI-COMPONENT CONTAINER - A container for storing and/or applying a substance is provided. The container includes a glass body having a substantially hollow cylindrical shape and enclosing a cavity, as well as a distal end with a first opening and a proximal end with a second opening. One or more connecting elements are attached to the glass body at the distal end and are made of a plastic material. The plastic material is a thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic material and the glass body and the or each connecting element are connected to each other by use of a joint. The connecting element arranged at the distal end includes a passage channel communicating with the first opening. The first and second openings are enclosed by end faces and immediately adjacent surfaces of the glass body and the connecting element(s) is/are attached to the glass body via the end faces and the immediately adjacent surfaces. | 12-10-2015 |
20150366757 | APPARATUS FOR WEIGHT BASED SINGLE DOSES OF MEDICATION - An apparatus comprises a container comprising a volume. The volume is configured to retain a single dose of a medication appropriate for a specific classification of a weight of a patient. A first indicia is disposed on an exterior surface of the container. The first indicia indicates a type of the medication. A second indicia is disposed on the exterior surface. The second indicia indicates the specific classification, wherein the container, pre-packaged with the single dose, is appropriate for a single use dosing of the patient having the specific classification. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374751 | Implantable, Malleable Calcium Phosphate Compositions and Methods for Making and Using the Same - Implantable, malleable calcium phosphate compositions are provided. The compositions include calcium and phosphate reactants and a non-aqueous liquid carrier. Aspects of the invention also include methods of making and using the compositions, as well as kits that include the compositions. The compositions and methods find use in a variety of applications, including the repair of hard tissue defects, e.g., bone defects. | 12-31-2015 |
20160000648 | THIN VIAL PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM - The invention provides an improved bottle design for pharmacies and patients taking medications. The bottle system is comprised of a container including a generally planar front portion having a generally rectangular shape and a generally planar back portion space from the front portion. The back portion has a generally rectangular shape and generally faces away in an opposite direction from the front portion. The container also comprises a pair of side portions opposite to and spaced form each other, with each side portion extending between the front portion of the container and the back portion of the container. Each side portion comprises of a generally trapezoidal shape. The front portion and the back portion are configured for adhesive placement of a medication-related label on the front portion and the back portion of the container. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001932 | CASE INCLUDING A VESSEL AND PIVOTING COVER - A case including: a vessel, a cover mounted to be moved in rotation on the vessel via a hinge system which has a hinge axis and at least one hinge, wherein each hinge has a first portion which is fixedly joined to the vessel, a second portion) which is fixedly joined to the cover and a connector which assumes alternately an operating position in which the connector ensures the connection between the second portion and the first portion to allow for rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion about the hinge axis and, alternatively, a safety position in which the connector dissociates the second portion and the first portion. | 01-07-2016 |
20160015598 | Biological Sample Containment System and Label - A biological sample containment system that includes a biological specimen collection container for collecting a biological sample and a label for the container is disclosed. In one embodiment, the label includes a first or front side and a second or rear side having a readable information portion. The label is affixable to the container by the second side and with the label affixed to the container, the readable information portion on the second side is readable through a portion of the container. By including readable information on the second or rear side of the label, the amount of readable information that can be included on the label is increased by using the previously unused rear side of the label. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030617 | Sterilization Container with Movable and Nestable Lid - A sterilization container includes a floor. A first sidewall is connected to a first side of the floor and a second sidewall is connected to a second side of the floor wherein each of the first and second sidewalls has an elongated blind cavity formed along a length thereof. A first hinge is positioned partially within the blind cavity of the first sidewall, and a second hinge is positioned partially within the blind cavity of the second sidewall, wherein each of the first and second hinges are movable along a length of the first and second blind cavities, respectively. A lid is connected between the first and second hinges and is positionable between a first position substantially parallel with the floor on a third side of the floor, and a second position substantially parallel with the floor on a fourth side of the floor. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038376 | INGREDIENT CARTRIDGE FOR PHARMACY COMPOUNDING SYSTEM - Cartridges for containing ingredients for producing patient-specific drug products using micro-dosing systems in compounding pharmacy. | 02-11-2016 |
20160058664 | MULTI-CELL SEALED CONTAINER - Described in one aspect is a multi-cell or multi-chambered container for sealing various materials such as therapeutic or diagnostic agents, animal or human tissue, tissue samples, specimens, blood, genetic material, or any other material. The container includes seals formed by folding the wall of the elongate body transverse to the interior of the elongate body and maintaining the folded wall portions adjacent one another or joining them together. In another aspect, the container disclosed may be made according to a method involving creating multiple seals at various locations along the elongate body thus creating sealed voids or cells between the seals within the elongate body. | 03-03-2016 |
20160066998 | COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite for packaging a medical device has a first layer including an aromatic polyether polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving the medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system. | 03-10-2016 |
20160068317 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A SAFETY CONTAINER - A childproof container apparatus, system and method. The apparatus, system and method may include a container body having therewithin a cavity; a cap capable of providing access to the cavity when opened; a collar about the container body and capable of impeding access to the cap; and at least one safety feature suitable, upon actuation, to allow the collar to slide to remove the impedance to accessing the cap. The container may further include a tamper evidencing feature at least partially physically associated with the cap. The at least one safety feature may include a plurality of tabs, or one or more buttons. | 03-10-2016 |
20160081750 | INSTRUMENT HOLDER FOR SURGICAL END EFFECTORS AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING AN INSTRUMENT HOLDER - To arrange surgical end effectors used in minimally invasive surgery, the disclosure provides an instrument holder which can be arranged inside the body of the patient. An instrument holder of this kind has a base part having multiple receptacles. The volume of the base part can be varied for the purpose of inserting said base part into the human body, and removing it therefrom, by way of a trocar. A method for arranging an instrument holder for surgical end effectors used in minimally invasive surgery inside the patient body. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081972 | PARENTERAL DOSAGE FORM OF AMIODARONE - The present invention relates to a stable, sterile, ready to administer parenteral dosage form of amiodarone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. Particularly, the present invention provides a stable, sterile, ready to administer parenteral dosage form of amiodarone comprising an aqueous solution comprising amiodarone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, an acid, and a polyol, wherein the pH of the solution is in the range of about 2.0 to 4.0, wherein the solution is filled in a plastic container and wherein the solution is free of a solubilizer. | 03-24-2016 |
20160095663 | PACKAGING, PREFERABLY MEDICAL, INCLUDING TWO PACKAGING ELEMENTS - The invention relates to an assembly comprising a transparent “outer” packaging element ( | 04-07-2016 |
20160120632 | VALVE HOLDER AND LOADING INTEGRATION - A device for holding an implantable medical device includes a jar for receiving the implantable medical device, and a ring coupleable to the jar. The ring has a plurality of channels adapted to receive retaining features of the implantable medical device to stabilize the medical device within the jar. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128778 | POUCH FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES - A pouch is formed from one or more webs of material that provide at least one absorbent surface. The pouch further includes an integral flap, which may be folded over the opening, or entrance, of the pouch so as to maintain the contents of the pouch in place and to help retain moisture within the pouch. The interior of the pouch is defined, at least partially, by its absorbent faces. | 05-12-2016 |
20160130042 | CONTAINER FOR STORAGE AND TRANSFER OF POWDERED SUBSTANCES - A container includes a receptacle having a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening and a through passage extending between the first and second openings, the first opening being larger than the second opening. The container also includes a first cap shaped to seal the first opening, and a second cap shaped to seal the second opening. An inner surface of the receptacle includes a pair of textured portions on opposing sides of the through passage, the textured portions being separated by smooth portions. | 05-12-2016 |
20160136014 | PATTERNED APERTURED WEBS, LAMINATES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A patterned apertured web comprises a plurality of land areas and a plurality of apertures. At least some of the land areas surround at least some of the apertures. The patterned apertured web has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 5% to about 50%, according to the Aperture Test herein. The patterned apertured web has a plurality of Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein. The Interaperture Distances have a distribution having a median and a mean, wherein the mean is greater than the median. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136016 | PRE-STRAINED LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A laminate comprising a first nonwoven layer comprising a plurality of apertures and a second nonwoven layer is provided. One of the first and second nonwoven layers is a pre-strained layer and is joined to the other one of the first and second nonwoven layers. The other one of the first and second nonwoven layers is a non-pre-strained layer. The pre-strained layer and the non-pre-strained layer together form a three-dimensional laminate. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136336 | Process for the Production of Storable Implants with an Ultrahydrophilic Surface - The present invention concerns a process for the production of implants with an ultrahydrophilic surface as well as the implants produced in that way and also processes for the production of loaded, so-called bioactive implant surfaces of metallic or ceramic materials, which are used for implants such as artificial bones, joints, dental implants or also very small implants, for example what are referred to as stents, as well as implants which are further produced in accordance with the processes and which as so-called “delivery devices” allow controlled liberation, for example by way of dissociation, of the bioactive molecules from the implant materials. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136919 | ZONAL PATTERNED APERTURED WEBS, LAMINATES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A patterned apertured web comprises a layer comprising a plurality of apertures and a plurality of land areas. The plurality of apertures comprise a first set of apertures in a first zone and a second set of apertures in a second zone. The first set of apertures in the first zone have Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein. The Interaperture Distances of the first set of apertures have a first distribution having a first mean and a first median. The first mean is different than the first median. The second set of apertures in the second zone have Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein. The Interaperture Distances of the second set of apertures have a second distribution having a second mean and a second median. The second mean is different than the second median. The first and second sets of apertures have different patterns. | 05-19-2016 |
20160137381 | DAMAGE INDICATING PACKAGING - Damage indicating packaging is disclosed. A damage indicating material may be applied between inner and outer wrapper layers. When the damage indicating material is exposed to oxygen, excessive heat and/or excessive pressure, the material changes in appearance to thereby alert the user that the package may be compromised. The damage indicating material may include an anti-counterfeiting taggant material. Active and intelligent tamper-evident packaging is thus provided. | 05-19-2016 |
20160145037 | Beverage Cartridge Containing Pharmaceutical Actives - A child-resistant cartridge adapted to be used with an automatic brewing machine. The cartridge has a base and a lidding. The base can contain a pharmaceutical active. The lidding can be a multilayer laminate with an outer layer and an inner layer. The cartridge can be made out of tear resistant materials that are sufficient to prevent 70% of children from accessing the contents of three or more cartridges during a Child-Resistant Screening Test. | 05-26-2016 |
20160151123 | MEDICAL STERILE CONTAINER WITH SAFETY VENTILATION VALVE | 06-02-2016 |
20160151244 | TRANSPORTING DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATED DRUG-DOSING DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20160166468 | Novel Medicine Bottle Caps with Daily Prescription Dose Reminder | 06-16-2016 |
20160180747 | Sealing Label | 06-23-2016 |
20160184074 | Safety Cartridge for a Removable Vena Cava Filter - The invention relates to a safety cartridge ( | 06-30-2016 |
20160193003 | PACKAGE FOR OSTOMY BARRIER RING | 07-07-2016 |
20160193402 | TRANSPORT CARRIAGE FOR FLUSH SOLUTIONS | 07-07-2016 |
20160193966 | ARRANGEMENT FOR CARRYING OBJECTS, IN PARTICULAR MEDICATIONS OR MEDICAL ARTICLES, IN A VEHICLE | 07-07-2016 |
20160195218 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FREEZING, STORING AND THAWING BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MATERIALS | 07-07-2016 |
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20160374759 | LOCKABLE RETAINER ASSEMBLY - A lockable retainer assembly adapted for retaining or releasing a panel having at least one edge by preventing or allowing movement of an edge of the panel. The lockable retainer assembly includes a rocker rotatably disposed at the edge, the rocker having a slot and is configured to protrude into the panel's path of movement when the rocker is rotatably disposed in a relaxed position. The rocker is configured to clear the panel's path of movement when the rocker is rotatably disposed in a depressed position. A lock is slidingly disposed within the slot and adapted to prevent rotation of the rocker when the lock is disposed in a relaxed position and allow rotation of the rocker when the lock is disposed in a depressed position. In the depressed position, the clears the path of movement of the panel, enabling the panel to be inserted or removed through the path. | 12-29-2016 |
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20080202967 | Cosmetic Product - This invention relates to a treatment pad which may be used in cosmetic treatment and which produces soothing, relaxing, calming and similar effects in persons. The treatment pad comprises 0.1 to 90% weight (% wt) of a hydrophilic polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polyethylene glycol (EG), polyacrylamide (PAAm), polyacrylic acid (PAAc), polyhydroxyethyl methacrylate (PHEMA) and polyethylene oxide (PEO); 0.01 to 0.99% wt preservative and the balance being water | 08-28-2008 |
20080230421 | Surgical data carrier - The invention relates to a surgical data carrier for the identification of a medical implant, in particular, a surgical plate for the fixing of bones or bone fragments, comprising a carrier element and a connecting device which has a receptacle for the insertion of at least part of the implant. In order to make such a surgical data carrier available which has an improved handling capability, it is suggested according to the invention that the connecting device be designed in such a manner that it can be transferred from a connecting position, in which the implant is held in the receptacle, into a release position, in which the data carrier can be detached from the implant, without any forces acting on the implant. In addition, the invention relates to a surgical implantation system as well as an identification system for identifying and handling a medical implant. | 09-25-2008 |
20080230422 | Surgical data carrier - The invention relates to a surgical data carrier for the identification of a medical implant, in particular, a surgical plate for the fixing of bones or bone fragments, wherein the data carrier has a carrier element and a connecting device which comprises a receptacle for the insertion of at least part of the implant. In order to make such a surgical data carrier available which has an improved handling capability, it is suggested in accordance with the invention that the data carrier have an actuating device which can be actuated by a user and with which the connecting device can be transferred from a connecting position, in which the implant is held in the receptacle, into a release position, in which the data carrier can be detached from the implant. The invention relates, in addition, to a surgical implantation system. | 09-25-2008 |
20080230423 | Holding device for an implant - In order to improve a holding device for an implant, comprising a first connecting device for releasably connecting the holding device and the implant, such that very small implants, in particular, are easy to handle, it is suggested that the holding device have a second connecting device for releasably connecting the holding device and a storage unit. | 09-25-2008 |
20080283432 | HOUSING CONTAINER FOR FIXTURE - To accurately fix and prevent to damage a fixture, a housing container for a fixture includes a housing main body | 11-20-2008 |
20080296190 | IV infusion bag carrier pack - An IV infusion bag carrier pack is arranged as a substantially hollow, flexible bag having an interior that is divided into two interior compartments by a flexible, heat permeable divider panel, one interior compartment being arranged to receive and confine an IV fluids bag and the other interior compartment arranged to receive and confine the inflatable pressure cuff member of a blood pressure apparatus, whereby an IV fluids bag contained in the first pocket may be selectively pressurized by inflation of the blood pressure cuff contained in the second pocket whereby selectively controlled infusion delivery of IV fluids contained in the carrier pack apparatus may be continuously maintained irrespective of the relative disposition of the carrier pack apparatus and patient during treatment, extrication and rescue in the field, and transport to a medical facility. | 12-04-2008 |
20080308441 | LANCET DISPENSER - Medical dispensers having cap removal feature are disclosed. An illustrative medical dispenser can include a container body having an interior chamber adapted to contain a number of unused medical instruments, and an opening mechanism on the container body for providing access to the contents within the interior chamber. A gripping element on the exterior of the container body can be used to facilitate the removal of a portion of the medical instrument. | 12-18-2008 |
20090026101 | Disposable scented sanitary bag - The disposable scented sanitary bag will bring a newly designed way to dispose of sanitary napkins. The sanitary bag has drawstring sides to keep odor in with a wonderful scented strip for freshness. | 01-29-2009 |
20090032426 | Drug Solution Container Package and Method for Manufacturing the Same - An object of this invention is to provide a drug solution container package, which can restrain degradation of a drug solution, proliferation of microbes, etc. accompanying the transmission of oxygen in a high degree while maintaining characteristics required of plastic drug solution containers such as heat resistance, impact resistance, pliability, transparency, and resistance against elution of plastic forming material, and to provide a method for manufacturing the drug solution container package. In the present invention, to achieve the above object, a drug solution is contained and sealed in a plastic drug solution container having an oxygen gas transmission rate (25° C., 60% RH) of not less than 200 cm | 02-05-2009 |
20090032427 | Receptacles and Kits, Such as for Dry Powder Packaging - A receptacle ( | 02-05-2009 |
20090038973 | Package with anatomically correct product placement - A package for packaging medical/cosmetic products. The package is made of opaque material which is sealed to prevent contact with the packaged product. One or more cutouts are made in these opaque packaging to permit contact with the packaged product without opening the package. An optional transparent film may separate the cutout opening from the product. | 02-12-2009 |
20090038974 | Far infrared ray cup - A far infrared cup is mounted with far infrared ray micro particle layers on both the outer surface and the inner surface. A heater is mounted at the bottom of the cup body to stimulate the far infrared ray micro particles to radiate far infrared rays. The liquid in the far infrared ray cup comprises water that interacts with the far infrared rays to become smaller and more easily absorbed by a human body to improve circulation and metabolism and be beneficial for human health. | 02-12-2009 |
20090071855 | PACKAGING FOR AMORPHOUS STATINS AND COMPOSITIONS THEREOF - The present publication relates to a vacuum-sealed pack comprising an amorphous statin or a pharmaceutical composition thereof and at least one stabilizer such as, for example, an oxygen absorber, a moisture absorber or a combination thereof. | 03-19-2009 |
20090084698 | Absorbent Product for Protection from Ultraviolet Ray - An absorbent product comprises (i) a package and (ii) at least one disposable absorbent article contained in the package. The package comprises a window area and an ultraviolet barrier area. The window area allows more light transmittance than the ultraviolet barrier area. The ultraviolet barrier area allows less ultraviolet transmittance than the window area. The absorbent article comprises a liquid permeable topsheet, a liquid impermeable backsheet, an absorbent core disposed between the topsheet and the backsheet, and a reinforcement adhesive having a basis weight of not less than about 10 g/m | 04-02-2009 |
20090084699 | PACKAGE - A package for a dispensing device, comprising a protection pouch arranged to enclose the dispensing device. The protection pouch comprises a base section that is arranged to support the dispensing device in the general vertical direction, and the package comprises a support member arranged to essentially elevate the base section of the pouch from a support surface. | 04-02-2009 |
20090095647 | Injector Piston Nest - A container for receiving or storing or carrying pistons for injectors, the container having a base plate and hollow cylindrical piston storage parts (the container being hereafter referred to as a piston nest). Each of the hollow cylindrical piston receiving parts is formed either by making it vertically penetrate through the basic plate, with one side of the base plate functioning as one opening end, and project from the other side or by making it vertically penetrate through the base plate and project from both sides of the base plate. Preferably, each piston receiving part has a swelled part where a part of the inner peripheral wall surface of the piston receiving part is swelled inward. The pistons for injectors are received in the piston receiving parts. | 04-16-2009 |
20090107868 | Discreet container for disposable undergarments | 04-30-2009 |
20090120824 | DIAPER PACKAGE WITH PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUAL DIAPER PACKAGES VACUUM PACKED THEREIN - The invention relates to diaper packaging and, more particularly, to vacuum packing together a plurality of individual diaper packages. The invention also relates to an overall package containing a plurality of individual diaper packages, wherein each individual diaper package is a vacuum packed diaper (VPD). In accordance therewith, a method of packaging diapers includes the steps of: (a) individually packing each of a plurality of diapers to form a plurality of individual diaper packages; and thereafter (b) vacuum packing the plurality of individual diaper packages together to form an overall package of diapers. In a feature, each individual diaper package includes only a single vacuum packed diaper. In another feature, a retail package for sale to consumers includes a group of non vacuum packed diapers, none of which are individually packaged, and an overall package of VPDs. | 05-14-2009 |
20090139888 | DISPENSING DEVICE PACKAGING - A dispensing device package including a protective enclosure containing a dispensing device, e.g. an inhaler. The protective enclosure includes at least one rigid enclosure member, which in some implementations defines a recess to house a section of the dispensing device. | 06-04-2009 |
20090145793 | Temperature-stabilized medicinal storage systems - Systems include one or more medicinal storage containers. For example, an integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage container may include one or more segments of at least one ultra efficient insulation material, the one or more segments having one or more surface regions, the one or more segments principally defining at least one storage region, one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections between at least one of the one or more surface regions of the one or more segments wherein the one or more regions of substantially thermally sealed connections and the one or more segments form at least one integrally thermally sealed medicinal storage region, one or more thermal variant units, and at least one selectively-operable thermal conduction unit. | 06-11-2009 |
20090166236 | Patch package structure - The main object of the present invention is to provide a patch package structure capable of stably retaining the physiologically active ingredient in a patch during preservation of the patch. This object can be achieved by employing the following constitution. | 07-02-2009 |
20090178943 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HARVESTING, STORING, AND IMPLANTING HAIR GRAFTS - A system and method for harvesting, storing, and implanting biological unit delivery tools, particularly useful to facilitate robotic hair transplant procedures. A storage device includes a lower module having a plurality of receptacles for containing delivery tools, for example small tubular follicular unit implant needles. The receptacles may contain liquid for maintaining hydration of the biological unit. The lower module may be manipulated by an automated system which includes a pick and placed collet that handles the delivery tools one at a time in an implant procedure. An upper module registers with the lower module and provides guide bores leading to the delivery tools in the receptacles. A biological unit removal tool, such as a follicular unit harvesting needle, can be carried by the collet and used to deposit biological units through the guide bores and into each delivery tool. Each receptacle may include means for retaining the delivery tool therein to help the collet cleanly insert and release the tool. | 07-16-2009 |
20090188824 | Packaging Component for Personal Care Articles - A personal care product has a container component and an absorbent personal care product component. Generally there are four side walls connected in a manner such that the top panel is connected to the bottom panel by the front side wall, the back side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall; and the front side wall is connected to the back side wall by the first side wall and the second side wall. A chamber is able to hold at least one absorbent personal care article component placed within said chamber of the container component. In addition, the container component is devoid of any indicia on the exterior surface of each of the top panel, the front side wall, the first side wall and the second side wall which tends to indicate that the container has at least one personal care product placed within said chamber. | 07-30-2009 |
20090194446 | Vertebral Access System and Methods - Medical devices, medical procedure trays, kits and related methods are provided for use to perform medical procedures that require access to the interior of a bone. The devices, trays and methods allow multiple use of non-sterile medical devices with sterile medical devices for performing medical procedures requiring sterile conditions. A coupler assembly, capable of releasably attaching to a non-sterile medical device at one end and releasably attaching to one or more sterile medical devices at another end, and further comprising a containment bag which allows maintaining sterility of a non-sterile medical device which may be used in conjunction with sterile medical devices and procedures. The devices, trays, kits and methods enable the performance of multiple medical procedures with a single insertion into bone. For example, a vertebral procedure such as a vertebroplasty may be performed along with biopsy and/or bone marrow aspiration procedures, thereby reducing patient trauma and costs. | 08-06-2009 |
20090200191 | STERILE PACKAGE, PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND PRODUCTION APPARATUS - The present invention is directed to providing a sterile package ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090200192 | PACKAGING UNIT AND A DISPENSER FOR DISPOSABLE ARTICLES - A packaging unit for holding a plurality of articles, preferably disposable articles, such, as plasters, tissues, gauze, etc. The packaging unit comprises a holding member ( | 08-13-2009 |
20090205991 | MEDICAL TUBING BAG - A medical tubing bag disclosed herein includes an interior tube receiving area, and first and second openings. In one embodiment, a first guide is adjacent the first opening. The bag is used, in embodiments, to handle surplus tubing between a concentrator and a cannula. Depending on the embodiment, the tubing can be retracted and released from the bag either manually or using some sort of reel system. | 08-20-2009 |
20090277809 | PACKAGE SYSTEM FOR A POWDERY, GRANULAR, PASTE-LIKE OR LIQUID STERILE PRODUCT - Package system ( | 11-12-2009 |
20090308772 | MOISTURE-TIGHT PRIMARY PACKAGING FOR A DRY POWDER INHALER - In one embodiment, the present invention relates to a primary package that houses a dry powder inhaler comprising: a) the dry powder inhaler, wherein the dry powder inhaler comprises a mouthpiece, body and actuator; b) the primary package, when in a closed position, completely houses the dry powder inhaler within an inner portion of the package, wherein: i) the primary package comprises a resealable mechanism, ii) the dry powder inhaler is mechanically secured to the primary package so that, when to primary package is in an open position, the mouthpiece and actuator of the dry powder inhaler is accessible while, simultaneously, the dry powder inhaler is secured within the primary package, and iii) the primary package has a sealant mechanism so that, when the primary package is in the closed position, a moisture-tight seal is formed. | 12-17-2009 |
20090314676 | Package Assembly - A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment. | 12-24-2009 |
20100051495 | Dual Compartment Pouch - The invention provides a dual compartment pouch having first and second compartments that are separated from each other by an impervious inner sheet having a breathable membrane. The breathable membrane comprises a breathable material that is pervious to moisture and gases, and impervious to liquids as well as microorganisms. The breathable membrane allows a sterilizing gas to be introduced between the first and second compartments. The front and back sheets are sealed to the inner sheet to define the first and second compartments in which the inner sheet forms a common wall between the compartments. The breathable membrane is disposed towards a central portion of the inner sheet and is spaced apart from the seams joining the front and back sheets to the inner sheet. In one embodiment, a sterilized article is disposed in one compartment, and an absorbent packets are disposed in the other compartment. | 03-04-2010 |
20100078347 | Foldable Package - The present disclosure relates to medical packaging for the accommodation of medical supplies. The medical packaging discussed herein has a plurality of panels, including a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, that are releasably secured together to establish a first sterile environment between the first panel and the second panel for the retention of a first medical supply, and a second sterile environment between the second panel and the third panel for the retention of a second medical supply. The panels are configured for relative movement such that movement of the first panel relative to the second panel reveals the first medical supply without compromising the second sterile environment, and movement of the second panel relative to the third panel reveals the second medical supply. The panels are arranged for sequential separation in accordance with the steps of the procedure in which the medical supplies are employed. | 04-01-2010 |
20100096287 | Immune Response Modifier Compositions and Methods - A pharmaceutical composition comprising 1-(2-methylpropyl)-1H-imidazo[4,5-c]quinolin-4-amine that is stable to sterilization and suitable for topical application directly to tissue sites where the dermis has been breached, and has been sterilized, packaged compositions that have been sterilized, and methods of sterilizing these compositions are disclosed. | 04-22-2010 |
20100108554 | Gender-specific, disposable absorbent articles - Disposable absorbent articles product designs tailored to the differing needs and preferences of males and females are disclosed. In particular embodiments, an array of gender-specific, disposable, absorbent articles comprises a package of first disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by females, and a package of second disposable absorbent articles, the package bearing indicia indicating that the articles therein are adapted to be worn by males. The first disposable absorbent articles differ from the corresponding second disposable absorbent articles in any of a variety of aspects to customize the products for each gender. In certain embodiments, the array includes one product adapted for use by one gender, and a unisex product adapted for use by either gender. | 05-06-2010 |
20100122927 | BLISTER PACKAGE - Provision of a blister package that cannot be opened easily by infants, but can be opened easily, certainly and safely by a user when in use. A blister package | 05-20-2010 |
20100133133 | Packaging for Sterile Implant - A sterile packaging system comprises an inner sterile dome-shaped tray and cover and an outer sterile-on-inside-only, bowl-shaped tray for accommodating the inner sterile dome-shaped tray and cover, the bowl-shaped tray having an annular rim and a cover over the annular rim, the outer bowl-shaped tray having at least two gripping surfaces extending from an outer surface. | 06-03-2010 |
20100133134 | CONTAINER ASSEMBLY FOR PACKAGING PRODUCTS - A container member including a rigid cup portion defining a chamber. The container member has an opening at one end in communication with the chamber and a flexible suspension member extending over the opening. The suspension member has an inner surface facing the chamber, an opposing outer surface and a cavity extending from the outer surface to the inner surface. The cavity is in communication with the chamber and sized to receive at least a portion of the product to be packaged therethrough. The container assembly includes a retainer having a retaining member removably positioned to extend over the cavity. The retaining member holds the at least a portion of the product in position in the chamber such that the at least a portion of the product does not contact the cup portion. | 06-03-2010 |
20100147718 | Discreet packaging for personal care products - A packaging system for personal care products is provided including a package including an external surface and a package circumference, and a concealment element circumscribing the package at the package circumference and being positionable between a first position in which the packaging system exhibits product-identifying graphics and a second position in which the packaging system is substantially bereft of product-identifying graphics. Also provided is a packaging system including a package including an external surface including a first portion with a desired nondescript aesthetic configuration that is generally not indicative of the personal care products within the package and a second portion with product-identifying graphics, a concealment element variably positionable on the external surface of the package, and necessary purchasing indicia provided on one of the package and the concealment element at a location such that the purchasing indicia are visible when the concealment element is in the second position. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147719 | DISPENSING CONTAINER FOR PROBE COVERS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A dispensing container for probe covers includes a hollow main body and a bottom portion. The hollow main body has a first opening at one end and a second opening at an opposite end. The probe covers are placed in the hollow main body with their open ends facing the first opening. At least a pair of first abutting portions are provided inside the hollow main body adjacent to the second opening. The bottom portion has one end inside the hollow main body and an opposite end jutting out of the second opening. The bottom portion has a third opening facing the first opening for receiving hollow bodies of the probe covers and is exteriorly provided with at least a pair of second abutting portions adjacent to the third opening for abutting on the first abutting portions, thereby preventing the bottom portion from coming off through the second opening. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147720 | DISPENSING CONTAINER OF PROBE COVERS AND ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A dispensing container, mounted on a supporter, comprises a hollow body made of a flexible material for accommodating ear thermometer probe covers, where the hollow body has one end formed with an access opening for allowing a probe of an ear thermometer to insert into an upmost probe cover in the hollow body. Each of the probe covers has the open end provided with at least a flange that radially extends outward from the open end, where the hollow body has a substantially rectangular section that has major edges smaller than a diameter of the flange of one probe cover in length, so that when the probe covers are placed into the hollow body, each inner wall of the hollow body is deformed to tangent to the flanges of the probe covers, so as to keep the probe covers securely in the hollow body. | 06-17-2010 |
20100147721 | PACKAGE CONTAINING A WINDOW AND A PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTIC INDICATOR - A package including a container having a layer with an interior surface and an exterior surface. The layer forms an interior space. The container includes a window on only a portion of the exterior surface. The container contains within the interior space one or more absorbent articles each having substantially the same absorbent capacity. Each absorbent article is individually wrapped in a wrapper. The exterior surface of the container has a signal color corresponding to the absorbent capacity, and each of the wrappers has a substantially similar signal color in the form of a design. In addition, only a portion of the wrapper can be viewed through the window. | 06-17-2010 |
20100155282 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR STORING MEDICAL IMPLANTS UNDER SUSTAINED VACUUM - Methods and systems for improving the shelf life of a medical graft generally comprising a medical implant container having at least one graft cavity configured to hold at least one graft under a first vacuum and a needle entry port in fluid communication with the at least one graft cavity, the needle entry port being configured to receive and communicate a material to the at least one graft cavity and an outer chamber configured to hold the medical implant container under a second vacuum. | 06-24-2010 |
20100163446 | LIQUID CONTAINER - To provide a liquid container, which exhibits excellent storage stability and impact resistance and which can be used for producing a soft bag pharmaceutical product of an injection liquid containing nitroglycerin, a protein, hyaluronic acid, a vitamin, a trace element, a radical scavenger, and the like. | 07-01-2010 |
20100181220 | Shower Bag for Medical Devices - A shower bag is provided for a medical device system having an implanted portion, an extracorporeal portion, and a cable extending between the implanted portion and the extracorporeal portion, wherein the extracorporeal portion is mounted in a carrying case wearable by the patient. A water-resistant pouch of the shower bag has an interior cavity extending between a top end and a bottom end, front and back exterior surfaces extending continuously over the top end, and an opening for inserting the carrying case into the interior cavity. An internal fastener suspends the carrying case within the interior cavity in a manner to permit the extracorporeal portion to remain in the carrying case. A carrying strap has first and second ends attached to the pouch proximate to the top end. A re-sealable fastener is mounted to the pouch disposed alongside an edge of the opening for closing the opening except for a cable passage that is proximate to the bottom end. | 07-22-2010 |
20100193386 | Vaginal-Health Products Comprising Colored Applicators - A package containing vaginal-health products comprises a first vaginal-health product comprising a first applicator. The first applicator comprises a first barrel portion, a first plunger portion, and a first pledget at least partly contained in the first barrel portion, where the first barrel portion has a first barrel color. The package also contains a second vaginal-health product comprising a second applicator. The second applicator comprises a second barrel portion, a second plunger portion, and a second pledget at least partly contained in the second barrel portion, where the second barrel portion comprises a second barrel color. In addition, the first barrel color is different from the second barrel color, and the first pledget is the same as the second pledget. | 08-05-2010 |
20100193387 | ELECTRON BEAM STERILIZATION METHOD - [PROBLEMS] To provide an efficient sterilization method for inexpensively sterilizing a medical article having a complex shape such as a body fluid treatment device of a generally-called dry or semi-dry type by so applying an electron beam that the overall absorbed dose distribution is small and to provide its application package form. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A method for sterilizing tubular body fluid treatment devices of a dry or semi-dry type contained in an electron beam-transmitting case with an electron beam. The method is characterized in that a stack structure which includes a gap layer having an average density of 0.010 to 0.180 g/cm | 08-05-2010 |
20100213091 | DOUBLE PACKING MATERIALS FOR INFUSION SOLUTION - The double packing materials according to the present invention which primarily packs the infusion solution with a polypropylene packing material and secondarily vacuum packs and hermetically seals the packed polyethylene packing material with a material including an aluminum foil ensures safety of the content therein from light and has high thermal resistance and excellent preservation properties that resists to the damage and tearing by external force on long-term storage despite that it is not stored in dark place, and thus is very useful as the packing material for storing expensive infusion solution such as the contrast medium which is radiological diagnostic solution. | 08-26-2010 |
20100219091 | TISSUE RETRIEVAL BAG - The present disclosure describes bags for retrieving and/or containing tissue and portions thereof that improve insertion and/or containment of tissue (e.g., organs or portions of organs) in such bags. In one embodiment, a bag has an overall tapered shape and includes a relatively wide mouth and a tapered body for containing tissue. The front of the body has a curved longitudinal wall section in an opposing relationship with a rear wall section of the body that extends perpendicular to the mouth along substantially the entire length of the bag. The curved wall section is sized and shaped to allow a relatively large organ, such as a kidney, to easily settle into and occupy a lower end portion of the bag. The bag is also shaped to support the organ in the lower end portion of the bag in an orientation that generally aligns the length of the organ in the removal direction to facilitate extraction of the organ from the body. | 09-02-2010 |
20100219092 | Two-Part Package for Medical Implant - The invention provides a two-part package and method of use for a pre-attached medical implant and delivery tool system. The package includes a wet compartment and a dry compartment and allows a pre-attached implant and delivery tool system to be at least partially stored immersed in a fluid in the wet compartment and at least partially stored in the dry compartment. In one embodiment the implant comprises a replacement heart valve, and the heart valve is stored inside the wet compartment while the heart valve delivery tool remains dry in the dry compartment. | 09-02-2010 |
20100224522 | Sachet Constructions - The present invention relates to an improved child resistant sachet construction, suitable for holding a medicinal product, especially a flavoured product. | 09-09-2010 |
20100230314 | PATIENT INTERFACE PACKAGING WITH INTEGRATED SIZING GAGE - A patient interface packaging that includes an integrated sizing template. The packaging system includes a container having an inner chamber containing a patient interface device having a size contained within. The packaging further includes an outer exterior having an integral flap. The integral flap includes at least one opening therethrough forming a sizing template. The size of the opening corresponds to the size of the mask contained within the package so that the opening may be fitted to the nose region of a patient's to allow the user to determine an appropriate size patient interface device that matches his or her anatomical dimensions. | 09-16-2010 |
20100236957 | PACKAGE AND INSERT ADAPTED TO FORM PART OF A PACKAGE - The disclosure relates to a package comprising a sleeve and an insert, the insert being adapted to be movably received in the sleeve, the insert is adapted to carry and receive a product, the insert is adapted to be reinserted into the sleeve after receipt of said product, the sleeve is adapted to enclose the reinserted insert such that access to said product is limited or denied and reextraction of the insert is limited or denied once the insert has been reinserted into the sleeve. The disclosure further relates to an insert adapted to form a part of a package of the above kind. | 09-23-2010 |
20100236958 | RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION - The present invention provides a | 09-23-2010 |
20100243498 | INJECTION STRETCH BLOW MOLDED ARTICLES AND RANDOM COPOLYMERS FOR USE THEREIN - Injection stretch blow molded (ISBM) articles and methods of forming the same are described herein. The ISBM articles generally include a metallocene random propylene-based copolymer. | 09-30-2010 |
20100264049 | BOX FOR STERILE PRODUCTS - This invention relates to a box for sterile products made of panels forming a belt ( | 10-21-2010 |
20100264050 | Packaging for a Stent Delivery System - The present invention relates to a method of packaging and a packaging system for treated stents which minimise the level of exposure of the stents to oxygen, moisture and light. The package comprises two compartments, the compartments being in communication with each other via a breathable membrane. | 10-21-2010 |
20100276321 | MULTILAYERED BODY FOR MEDICAL CONTAINERS AND MEDICAL CONTAINER - The present invention provides a multilayered body for medical containers, in which the innermost layer formed from a cyclic polyolefin exhibits favorable adhesion to another layer without using an adhesive, which exhibits excellent heat resistance, and which provides favorable blocking resistance when formed as a film, as well as a medical container formed from this multilayered body for medical containers, which suffers minimal deterioration in properties such as transparency and peel strength even when subjected to sterilization with high-pressure steam or the like. | 11-04-2010 |
20100276322 | ICE MASSAGE DEVICE - The subject of the invention is an ice massage device for body care and rehabilitative purposes. The ice massage device comprising a container [1], the container lid [3], the lid handle [5] and an element [4] fixing ice to the lid is characterised in that the lid [3], the lid handle [5] and the ice-fixing element [4] make one whole, while in the bottom of the uniform, open-at-the-top container [1] there is a cavity [2] in the shape of a cone directed towards the inside of the container. | 11-04-2010 |
20100288665 | THERAPEUTIC FORMULATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF COLD AND FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS - A pharmaceutical formulation of therapeutically effective amounts of acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and a sympathomimetic drug, such as pseudoephedrine (or its prodrug), or phenylephrine used in the treatment of cold and flu-like symptoms. Such symptoms may include fever, pain, nasal congestion, sinus congestion, runny nose, sore throat, myalgia, ear pressure and fullness, and headache. The formulation further includes various excipients used in the formulation process. | 11-18-2010 |
20100294686 | Morpholino Compound Microemulsion - An L2/L1 microemulsion composition comprising water, a compound of formula (I) wherein R | 11-25-2010 |
20100320111 | MICRO-AND/OR NANO-STRUCTURED PACKAGING MATERIAL - The invention relates to a web-form packaging material which comprises at least one layer, comprising a packaging material surface, of a sealable material, to a packaging unit with a transdermal therapeutic system and with a packaging material of this kind, and also to a process for producing a packaging unit. For this purpose, at least the abovementioned surface of the packaging material has a multiplicity of recesses and/or a multiplicity of non-recessed regions. The distance between two adjacent recesses and/or the distance between two adjacent non-recessed regions is less than five times the packaging material thickness. Moreover, the depth of the recesses is not less than 1.2 nanometers and not more than 95% of the packaging material thickness. | 12-23-2010 |
20100326860 | Surgical Cable Packaging System And Method - A surgical cable packaging system and method are provided including, in one aspect, a cable holder having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper and lower portions may have cooperating structures configured to be coupled together to form an interior space in which the cable is coiled. The cable holder may have an opening through which the cable extends to allow the cable to be removed from the interior space. In another aspect, a method of inserting a surgical cable into a cable holder comprising wrapping the cable around a body portion of a fixture and sliding the cable into an interior space of the cable holder in a coiled configuration. | 12-30-2010 |
20110017624 | Portable medicine case - A portable carrying case is described to hold medicine vials during travel, doctors' visits, etc. The case includes an open-topped box with a hinged lid and attachment means to secure the lid to the box. The case further includes a vial support platform, which may be the upper surface of the box, or a separate platform attachable to the box bottom wall. The platform has a plurality of spaced, parallel divider walls having lower edges attached to the support surface and upper edges. The divider walls have aligned left holes and aligned right holes. An elastic cord is slidable through aligned holes to cord ends outside an end divider wall. A cord lock is used to adjust the length of the cord. The support surface, walls and cord form a plurality of adjustable vial receiving compartments, with the force on each vial being equal regardless of differences in vial sizes. | 01-27-2011 |
20110024319 | Product Name Indicia - A package includes a feminine-care article enclosed in a wrapper. The package includes product-name indicia, wherein the product-name indicia correspond to a deployment feature of the package, the feminine-care article, or the wrapper. | 02-03-2011 |
20110036736 | COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite for packaging a medical device has a first layer including an aromatic polyether polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving the medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system. | 02-17-2011 |
20110079525 | PACKAGE ASSEMBLY - A method and apparatus for packaging a medical device includes a package assembly that defines a multi-chambered interior. The interior chambers include a primary and a secondary chamber. A partition, which has a gas permeable vent, separates the primary chamber from the secondary chamber. The package is constructed from a variety of materials that provide the interior with a long term, low humidity, sterile environment. | 04-07-2011 |
20110083984 | Substituted 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline Derivatives Useful for Treating Hyper-Proliferative Disorders and Diseases Associated with Angiogenesis - This invention relates to novel 2,3-dihydroimidazo[1,2-c]quinazoline compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing such compounds and the use of those compounds or compositions for phosphotidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) inhibition and treating diseases associated with phosphotidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K) activity, in particular treating hyper-proliferative and/or angiogenesis disorders, as a sole agent or in combination with other active ingredients. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083985 | CONTAINERS FOR COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING MELOXICAM - A plastic container containing a pharmaceutical composition comprising benzoic acid or a derivative or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and a COX-inhibitor of the oxicam-type or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, wherein the container material selected from one or more members of the group consisting of a homopolymer of polypropylene (PP), a copolymer of polypropylene (PP), a homopolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and a copolymer of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and optionally one or more non-polymeric components. | 04-14-2011 |
20110089065 | CONTAINER FOR MEDICAL PRODUCTS AND METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF SAID CONTAINER - A container for medical products has at least one chamber. At least two lyophilized active substances and/or auxiliary substances are jointly present in the at least one chamber. | 04-21-2011 |
20110094912 | Package with Divider to Separate Contents, and Method of Filing the Package at High Speed - The present disclosure provides a divider for packaging applications. The divider can separate products in the package into a plurality of groups, and can also contain relevant information about the products, as is required in the case of packaging tampons. The present disclosure also provides a method of packaging a plurality of products, using the divider. | 04-28-2011 |
20110108446 | UNIVERSAL SURGICAL FASTENER STERILIZATION CADDY - A universal surgical screw caddy. An enclosure includes a cover secured to a frame. A flexible sheet is located between an affixed to the cover and frame. A plurality of holes formed in the cover allow the surgical screws to be inserted into the caddy past a plurality of movable portions of the flexible sheet releasably holding the screws in the caddy. | 05-12-2011 |
20110114524 | STORAGE-STABLE, FUNCTIONALLY INTACT FIBRINOGEN - Method for the production of a fibrinogen solution from an aqueous solution that contains functionally intact fibrinogen and is contaminated with profibrin and/or fibrin monomers and/or fibrin monomer complexes and/or fibrin split products, characterized in that the contaminations are precipitated using a non-denaturing precipitating agent at a temperature ranging from −4° to +4° and calcium ion activity not exceeding that of a 1,000 μM CaCl | 05-19-2011 |
20110127188 | Method of Using Coextruded Film for Sterile Barrier System to Deliver Seal and Peel Characteristics - The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a multilayer coextruded film that can be used in combination with uncoated medical grade paper or uncoated Tyvek® to produce a sterile barrier system that delivers desired seal and peel characteristics with no paper tear. The combination can be particularly suitable for medical device packaging where the package is subjected to gas sterilization, such as with ethylene oxide. | 06-02-2011 |
20110139654 | OXADIAZOLE DERIVATIVES FOR THE TREATMENT OF DIABETES - Novel oxadiazole derivatives of the formula (I), in which R, R′, Y, X | 06-16-2011 |
20110147251 | PROSTHETIC HEART VALVE PACKAGING AND DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM - Packaging for prosthetic heart valves including an assembly for securely retaining a heart valve within a jar and facilitating retrieval therefrom. The assembly includes a packaging sleeve that fits closely within the jar and has a clip structure for securing a valve holder. Contrary to previous designs, in one embodiment the valve holder is directed downward into the jar, and the valve is retained with an inflow end upward. The valve may have flexible leaflets, and a leaflet parting member on the end of the shaft extends through the leaflets and couples with the valve holder. The assembly of the packaging sleeve, valve, and holder can then be removed from the jar and a valve delivery tube connected with the holder, or to the leaflet parting member. The packaging sleeve may be bifurcated into two halves connected at a living hinge to facilitate removal from around the valve/holder subassembly. The packaging system facilitates attachment of the valve delivery tube for use in a quick-connect valve implant procedure. | 06-23-2011 |
20110147252 | PACKAGES AND INSERTS USEFUL FOR DISPENSING MEDICINES - Various embodiments of the present invention provide packages, inserts and pharmaceutical products that are capable of holding a plurality of medicinal units and limiting the amount of medicinal units that are dispensed from the package at one time. | 06-23-2011 |
20110186456 | CONTAINER AND SYSTEM OF CONTAINERS OF SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR KNEE SURGERY - A system of surgical instruments for use with at least a first implant and a second implant of the same type but different sizes is provided. The system includes a first container containing at least a first surgical instrument of a first type that is size specific and a second surgical instrument of a second type that is size specific; a second container containing at least a third surgical instrument of the first type and a fourth surgical instrument of the second type, wherein both the third and fourth instruments are of a second size that is different from the first size and that corresponds to the second implant; and a third container containing at least a fifth surgical instrument of a third type that is size independent. | 08-04-2011 |
20110186457 | NOVEL SINGLE UNIT CARBAPENEM AMINOGLYCOSIDE FORMULATIONS - A pharmaceutical low dose, antibiotic combination of two antibiotics selected from a carbapenem and an aminoglycoside, present as a single unit fixed low dose injection effective at very low concentrations. The antibiotic combination is suitable for the treatment of bacterial/multibacterial infections, and is particularly suitable for neonates, children, and other patients with low tolerance, and who are prone to serious fatal mixed multi-bacterial infectious diseases where potential toxicity due to higher doses is a cause for concern. | 08-04-2011 |
20110192748 | Administration of Dipeptidyl Peptidase Inhibitors - Pharmaceutical compositions comprising 2-[6-(3-Amino-piperidin-1-yl)-3-methyl-2,4-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyrimidin-1-ylmethyl]-4-fluoro-benzonitrile and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are provided as well as kits and articles of manufacture comprising the pharmaceutical compositions as well as methods of using the pharmaceutical compositions. | 08-11-2011 |
20110203960 | Cryorganic Massage cosmetic for skin - This invention describes the composition of mixtures that are a cryorganic, cryo-massage cream or liquid, for different types of skin, and a method of storing and applying this, non-viscous and thick viscous mixtures, which method can also be used for medications and food products. | 08-25-2011 |
20110226650 | ANTIBODY FORMULATION - The invention provides a stable aqueous pharmaceutical formulation comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an antibody, optionally, not subjected to prior lyophilization, a buffer maintaining the pH in the range from about 4.0 to about 6.0, and an optional surfactant, methods for making such a formulation, and methods of using such a formulation. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226651 | Medicine Container Cover - A medicine cover for covering a medicine container and a method for using the same is provided. The medicine cover may have a cylindrical sleeve, or a flat medicine cover, for placing over the medicine container and concealing the identity of the medicine container. The medicine cover may have a bottom having an attachment device for securing the bottom to the cylindrical sleeve. | 09-22-2011 |
20110226652 | Packing for Inserter - The invention concerns a kit comprising a medical device having an insertion needle and a packing providing a sterile protection for the medical device, such a medical device can be used for an infusion device providing continued medication with e.g. insulin to a patient. More precisely the invention relates to an assembly comprising a medical device comprising a mounting pad having an adhesive surface and an inserter which inserter comprises an insertion needle and a packing providing a sterile protection for the medical device which packing partly comprises a rigid material ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110253572 | DISPOSABLE TRANSDERMAL PATCH PACKAGING - A transdermal patch container ( | 10-20-2011 |
20110253573 | Foldable Package - The present disclosure relates to medical packaging for the accommodation of medical supplies. The medical packaging discussed herein has a plurality of panels, including a first panel, a second panel, and a third panel, that are releasably secured together to establish a first sterile environment between the first panel and the second panel for the retention of a first medical supply, and a second sterile environment between the second panel and the third panel for the retention of a second medical supply. The panels are configured for relative movement such that movement of the first panel relative to the second panel reveals the first medical supply without compromising the second sterile environment, and movement of the second panel relative to the third panel reveals the second medical supply. The panels are arranged for sequential separation in accordance with the steps of the procedure in which the medical supplies are employed. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259774 | COVER WITH DEVICE ACTUATION FEATURE - The invention provides an assembly comprising a cover and a device arranged fully or partly in the cover. The device comprises a first portion, and a second portion moveable relative to the first portion between an initial and an actuated position, and the cover comprises a cavity portion and a closure portion which together form an enclosure in which the device is arranged initially. Movement of the closure portion from an initial position in a first direction results in the second portion of the device being moved in a second direction between the initial and the actuated position, the first direction being different from the second direction. By this arrangement it is possible to provide a cover-device assembly which is easy and intuitive to use and open and at the same time ensures that the enclosed device is actuated correctly. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266179 | FILM CONTAINER - A film container comprises a bottom film ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110272313 | PROTECTIVE STORAGE FOR A NASAL CANNULA ASSEMBLY - A protective storage capsule is disclosed for a nasal cannula. The protective storage capsule may be used in conjunction with a nasal cannula assembly. The protective storage capsule includes a housing adapted to receive the nasal cannula and a cap to cover and protect the nasal cannula from dirt and debris when not being worn by a patient. The protective storage capsule slides along one or more of the support tubes of the nasal cannula assembly. The surfaces of the protective storage capsule may be treated with an antimicrobial film or be infused with antimicrobial nanoparticles. | 11-10-2011 |
20110272314 | PERSONALIZED MEDICATION HOLDER | 11-10-2011 |
20110278188 | Transport device comprising device for ensuring safe transport of ossicular prosthesis - A transport device for receiving and securely holding an ossicular prosthesis for implantation in a middle ear to replace or bridge at least parts of a component of a human ossicular chain to an operating surgeon, has a substantially flat base plate of thin metal sheet having a thickness of substantially half a millimeter, a holding device integrated in the substantially flat base plate for holding the ossicular prosthesis, an outer packaging enclosing the base plate on all sides during transport, and the base plate has a device for ensuring safe transport provided with burr-shaped segments extending laterally outward from the base plate and clampable or braceable against inner walls of the outer packaging. | 11-17-2011 |
20110284412 | PHARMACEUTICAL POLYPEPTIDE DRY POWDER AEROSOL FORMULATION AND METHOD OF PREPARATION - Dispersible powder compositions suitable for inhalation are disclosed, the compositions including a human interleukin mutein (mhIL-4). | 11-24-2011 |
20110284413 | BLOOD PLASMA CONTAINER - The invention relates to a blood plasma container made of plastic, with a body that has a neck on one side, the body essentially having a rectangular horizontal cross section. Inside the body ( | 11-24-2011 |
20110284414 | Gaseous Sterilization of Impermeable Containers Through Use of Porous Material - A gas-impervious container having a gas-permeable porous insert, wherein the insert contacts a flowable biomedical material, for improving access of the sterilant gas to the material. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290693 | Abnormal Scar Therapy - Therapeutic compositions, devices and protocols for the treatment of keloids and other abnormal scars with improved appearance and a much lower recurrence rate. A therapeutic drug delivery device comprises an injectable mixture of a fibroblast inhibitor such as corticosteroid and a slow release carrier such as milled gel sponge dispersed in a fluid medium such as biological saline. The composition can be injected perilesionally in the dermis following excision of the keloid or other scar tissue, to circumscribe the wound. The infiltration of the mixture around the wound can provide a slow release of the fibroblast inhibitor for an extended period of time until normal wound closure can dominate and keloid or abnormal scar recurrence is inhibited. | 12-01-2011 |
20110297571 | Storage Unit, Set and Surgical Container - A storage unit for storing and/or making available at least one carrier for at least one surgical item, in particular for at least one bone screw. The carrier can be brought to a holding position and to a release position, the carrier being held by the storage unit in the holding position and being released or releasable from the storage unit in the release position. The storage unit has at least one release part. The carrier can be brought from the holding position to the release position by actuation of the release part. The invention further relates to a set containing at least one such storage unit and at least one carrier for at least one surgical item, in particular for at least one bone screw. The invention moreover relates to a surgical container containing at least one storage unit and/or at least one set. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297572 | EAR CAP SUPPLYING DEVICE, EAR CAP AND EAR CAP SET - An ear cap supplying device, an ear cap and an ear cap set are provided. The ear cap supplying device includes a containing device, a first structural member, a second structural member, and a third structural member. The containing device is used for containing a first ear cap and a second ear cap. The second ear cap is stacked above the first ear cap. The first structural member movably supports a lower part of the first ear cap. The second structural member movably touches an upper part of the first ear cap. The third structural member movably supports a lower part of the second ear cap. Whereby, the successful output probability of the ear cap(s) can be increased. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303570 | PACKAGE OF SOLID PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATION - Provided is a package of a solid pharmaceutical preparation capable of preventing an unpleasant odor and coloring due to hydrolysis progressing during storage of a solid pharmaceutical preparation containing 1-{[(α-isobutanoyloxyethoxy)carbonyl]aminomethyl}-1-cyclohexane acetic acid.
| 12-15-2011 |
20110308983 | DISPENSING PACKAGES FOR MEDICAL DEVICES HAVING TWO COMPONENTS THAT ARE MECHANICALLY INTERLOCKED AND METHODS THEREFOR - A package for a flat medical implant includes a flexible outer component, such as Tyvek®, including a first panel and a second panel foldable over said first panel for closing the package, and an inner component, such as paper, mechanically interlocked with the flexible outer component. A flat medical implant is held by the inner component. While the outer and inner components remains mechanically interconnected to one another, the upper ends of the first and second panels of the outer component are peelable away from one another for opening the package and accessing the flat medical implant at an upper end of the package. | 12-22-2011 |
20110315583 | INTRAVASCULAR INDWELLING CATHETER LOCK SOLUTION CONTAINING WEAK ACID AND CONTAINER CONTAINING THE SAME - A catheter lock solution which is a catheter lock preparation having a bacteriostatic property at physiological osmotic pressure without practically containing a bacteriostatic component such as a preservative, an antimicrobial agent, or an antibiotic and having high safety, characterized in that the preparation contains a weak acid having an acid dissociation constant (pKa) of 3.0 to 6.5 as a buffer, a pH of the solution is less than 6.0, preferably from 3.0 to about 5.5, an osmotic pressure ratio is from 0.5 to 3.0, and a pH change (variation) can be suppressed to less than the 6.0 with the weak acid, and a container containing the catheter lock solution. | 12-29-2011 |
20110315584 | Storage Box and Associated Blank - A collapsible box for disposal of articles such as sanitary wear, comprises a base, at least three walls upstanding therefrom and a top, the top having an aperture through which articles or items may be placed in the box and a flap at least partially occluding the aperture, the flap being urged upwardly and at least a part of which being engaged by a wing portion to inhibit upward motion thereof, the wing portion being moveable between a first condition for collapsing the box and a second condition at least partially overlying the aperture. | 12-29-2011 |
20120006707 | Childproof, highly inert individual packaging - Childproof, highly inert individual dose packagings ( | 01-12-2012 |
20120006708 | MODULAR PILLBOX SYSTEM - A modular pillbox that includes a base unit and a plurality of modules that can be interchangeably coupled to the base unit. The base unit includes a plurality of interior compartments defined by a top, a bottom and at least one side wall, openable doors that close the tops of the plurality of interior compartments, one-way passages in one of the bottoms or the at least one side wall of each interior compartment through which pills can be pushed into the interior compartments, and an opening in a front portion of the base unit. The plurality of modules includes a cover plate that couples to the base unit and covers the opening, and various electronic packages that removable couple to the base unit and cover the opening. An interactive electronic pillbox that includes the platform or base unit and an electronics package includes data entry, data display, data transmitting and data processing functions which allow for interactive healthcare management by individuals and healthcare personnel directly or remotely. Form a remote location a healthcare provider can monitor, manage, evaluate and maintain a periodic record of the healthcare of a user of the electronic interactive pillbox. | 01-12-2012 |
20120006709 | CONTAINER - A container which is not bulky at the time of shipping and can be stably stood on a suitable place. The container includes a lid member for closing a take-out opening (brittle portion) of the container body | 01-12-2012 |
20120012486 | Foot drop device storage pole - A storage and support device for storing and supporting components of a Functional Electrical Stimulator Foot Drop Device is disclosed and includes an upstanding hollow tubular member extending upwardly from a base portion. The interior of the tubular member may be used to store certain of the components of the foot drop device, other than the leg cuff portion thereof, during periods of non-use. The leg cuff portion of the foot drop device is wrapped around the tubular member with the tubular member having an exterior curved surface which corresponds to the shape to the disc-shaped electrodes at the inner surface of the leg cuff so that a plastic sheet covering the electrodes will be maintained in intimate contact with the electrodes to extend the life thereof. | 01-19-2012 |
20120012487 | Biological Tissue for Surgical Implantation - A method of treating a biological tissue that enables dry storage of said tissue is disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises contacting the biological tissue with a non-aqueous treatment solution comprising a polyhydric alcohol and a C | 01-19-2012 |
20120018332 | Pressure Sensitive Construction for Patient Privacy Protection and Method of Using the Same - The present invention relates to a pattern coated pressure sensitive label assembly for use in preserving patient privacy in medical treatment bag applications. The label assembly utilizes specific zones and areas to create removable sections that will permit areas containing patient information to be separated from the remainder of the label which remains with the treatment bag during disposal. | 01-26-2012 |
20120018333 | Reducing Side Effects of Tramadol - The invention provides methods of reducing the side effects of tramadol. Accordingly, in one embodiment, the invention provides a method of reducing the incidence of newly-discovered side effects related to sexual function in human males taking a tramadol material. The method comprises administering a phosphodiesterase inhibitor to a male taking the tramadol material. The invention also provides pharmaceutical compositions. In one embodiment, the composition comprises a tramadol material and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. The invention further provides kits. In one embodiment, the kit comprises a tramadol material and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor. | 01-26-2012 |
20120031792 | INSTRUMENT KIT FOR PERFORMING SPINAL STABILIZATION - A disposable surgical kit for fixing the vertebrae using a posterior or postero-lateral route has at least one pedicle screw or vertebral screw and an assembly tube cooperating with the screw. The assembly tube is composed of two independent rigid half-shells. Each of the half-shells has, on the inner face of its proximal end, a shoulder with a shape complementing a recess formed on each side of the screw head in order to permit the gripping or the release of the screw by spreading apart the distal ends of the half-shells The kit additionally has a retractable securing element for securing the half-shells. The retractable securing element has longitudinal fastening means designed as a dovetail for engaging with complementary slides formed in the rigid half-shells. | 02-09-2012 |
20120043242 | Medicinal cannabis fatty foodstuff - The invention is a product and a process wherein Medicinal Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ | 02-23-2012 |
20120061274 | Hardpack Needle Package Laser Heat Seal - Hardpack devices including a cartridge and a cap are useful for protecting sterile medical instruments. The cartridge includes a body having an open end and a closed end, and defines an internal cavity. The cap is adapted for placement over the open end of the body for enclosing the internal cavity of the cartridge. A laser heat seal mark is scored at the interface between the cartridge and the cap to seal the device. | 03-15-2012 |
20120074014 | PRODUCT TYPICALLY BASED ON SALT OF PEROXYMONOSULFURIC ACID AND SUITABLE FOR MEDICINAL USAGE, AND ASSOCIATED PRODUCT FABRICATION - Products based on salt of peroxymonosulfuric acid are suitable for treating or/and preventing diseases and other debilitating medical conditions caused by bacterial, eukaryotic, prion, and viral pathogens and by non-pathogenic inflammation. The products may alternatively be based on inorganic halide and an oxidizing agent reactable in water with the inorganic halide to generate hypohalite ions. In addition, the products can be employed in other applications such as commercial and industrial applications. | 03-29-2012 |
20120080344 | IMPLANTABLE FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING A SUPPORT RETAINER - A fastener cartridge can comprise a compressible, collapsible, and/or crushable cartridge body and fasteners embedded within the cartridge body which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein the first jaw can be positioned opposite a second jaw, or anvil. The anvil can be engaged with the fastener cartridge to compress, collapse, and/or crush the cartridge body and deform, or otherwise deploy, the fasteners contained therein. As the fasteners are deformed or deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the cartridge body therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. The staple cartridge can further comprise a support retainer. The support retainer can be detachably connected to the cartridge body such that the cartridge body can be implanted and the support retainer can remain with the first jaw. | 04-05-2012 |
20120080345 | IMPLANTABLE FASTENER CARTRIDGE COMPRISING BIOABSORBABLE LAYERS - A fastener cartridge can comprise a compressible, collapsible, and/or crushable cartridge body and fasteners embedded within the cartridge body which can be utilized to fasten tissue. In use, the fastener cartridge can be positioned in a first jaw of a surgical fastening device, wherein the first jaw can be positioned opposite a second jaw, or anvil. The anvil can be engaged with the fastener cartridge to compress, collapse, and/or crush the cartridge body and deform, or otherwise deploy, the fasteners contained therein. As the fasteners are deformed or deployed, the fasteners can capture at least a portion of the cartridge body therein along with at least a portion of the tissue being fastened. In various embodiments, the cartridge body can comprise a plurality of bioabsorbable layers. These bioabsorbable layers can be comprised of materials which can be bioabsorbed at different rates. | 04-05-2012 |
20120091022 | SUSTAINED-RELEASE FORMULATION FOR INJECTION - The present invention relates to a composition comprising N-[4-[4-(1,2-benzisothiazol-3-yl)-1-piperazinyl]-(2R,3R)-2,3-tetramethylene-butyl]-(1′R,2′S,3′R,4′S)-2,3-bicyclo[2,2,1]heptanedicarboximide or a pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salt thereof. In detail, the composition relates to a sustained release formulation for injection which maintains an effective blood level of the above-mentioned compound. | 04-19-2012 |
20120097565 | Stabilized Formulations Containing Anti-Interleukin-4 Receptor (IL-4R) Antibodies - The present invention provides pharmaceutical formulations comprising a human antibody that specifically binds to human interleukin-4 receptor (hIL-4R). The formulations may contain, in addition to an anti-hIL-4R 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. | 04-26-2012 |
20120132556 | CLIP-ON EARPLUG CASE - An earplug container is combined with a reusable clip such as a snap bolt fastener and the clip is rigidly attached to a wall of the container, for example by an E-clip. The resulting clip-on earplug container provides a secure and compact earplug case for attachment to the exterior of clothing of an active user such as a lumberjack or tree trimmer. Other exemplary embodiments are also described. | 05-31-2012 |
20120152779 | CHILD RESISTANT CARTON - The present invention relates to improved child resistant carton and methods for using the same. The improved child resistant carton comprises housing ( | 06-21-2012 |
20120160723 | Fixing Means - A fixing means ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120160724 | PACKAGE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS WITH MEANS FOR ALLOWING INTERNAL BAR CODES TO BE SCANNED - Disclosed is an outer package ( | 06-28-2012 |
20120181200 | Multi Packaging System for Medical Implants - A multi packaging system for packaging of sterile implants includes a carrier plate and a plurality of packings removably attached to the carrier plate. Each of the plurality of packings contains an implant and is individually removable from the carrier plate. | 07-19-2012 |
20120181201 | Topical Formulation Containing a Tetracycline and a Method of Treating Skin Infections Using the Same - A topical formulation comprising a tetracycline comprises two separate parts: (i) a first part comprising a tetracyline in solid form suspended in a first vehicle; and (ii) a second part comprising a second vehicle in which the tetracycline is soluble. Preferably the tetracycline is crystalline minocycline base. Suitably, a neutral vehicle is used for the first part of the formulation. The two parts of the formulation may be packaged in separate containers and are preferably topically applied therefrom simultaneously. | 07-19-2012 |
20120181202 | TRANSFER ELEMENT AND CONTAINER FOR A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT OR IMPLANT, PARTICULARLY FOR A DENTAL IMPLANT - Transfer element ( | 07-19-2012 |
20120205274 | ALLOGRAFT BONE COMPOSITION HAVING A GELATIN BINDER - The invention is directed toward an osteoimplant for application to a bone defect site to promote new bone growth at the site which comprises a new bone growth inducing composition of demineralized allograft bone material mixed with an aqueous phosphate buffered gelatin which when lyophilized to remove water from the composition crosslinks the gelatin to form a solid structure and when rehydrated is flexible | 08-16-2012 |
20120211385 | MEDICAL PRODUCT PACKAGE - A package for accommodating, storing, displaying and transporting a medical product. The package has a body formed by a plurality of panels, and at least one of the panels has a first layer and a second layer. A tab is formed integrally with the first layer. The tab is pivotable via at least one hinge formed in the first layer from a first position substantially coplanar with the first layer to a second position where the tab is disposed at an angle to the first layer. | 08-23-2012 |
20120217180 | MEDICINE PACKAGING BAG AND SHEET FOR THE SAME - There is provided an elongated sheet ( | 08-30-2012 |
20120222979 | Glassy compositions - Embodiments disclosed herein relate to thermostable storage of one or more therapeutic agents, including at least one detectable indicator. In an embodiment, the one or more therapeutic agents including at least one detectable indicator are included in at least one glassy substance. Also disclosed are embodiments relating to delivery devices for administration of the thermostable therapeutic agents. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222980 | TAMPER-EVIDENT PACKAGE - Tamper-evident package comprises a container, a primary cap, and a secondary cap. The container comprises a sidewall defining a chamber and a rim defining a mouth to the chamber. The primary cap is removably-attachable to the rim of the container to selectively close the mouth of the container. The secondary cap is positioned over the primary cap to prevent removal of the primary cap when positioned thereover. The secondary cap includes a single-use lock, such as a cable tie, to secure the secondary cap in position over the primary cap. The package thus provides evidence that someone has tampered with or attempted to tamper with the container if the single-use lock is removed or damaged. Method of using the tamper-evident package is also disclosed. | 09-06-2012 |
20120267275 | Cases for concealing alternative nutrition and/or intravenous bags hanging from an IV stand pole - The present is an alternative nutrition and/or intravenous bag concealing sack fabricated from a series of fabric, plastic and/or paper components and an elastic band, positioned in the bottom seam of the sack, providing a means which permit the sack free movement horizontally in and out covering adjacent surfaces. | 10-25-2012 |
20120292215 | DEVICE FOR THE CONTAINMENT OF PLATELET CONCENTRATES | 11-22-2012 |
20120305427 | Sterile Package System For Medical Device - An apparatus for aseptic insertion includes a container, a first cover, and a second cover. The container includes a first compartment, a second compartment, and a detachable wall disposed between the first compartment and the second compartment. The first cover is sized and configured to attach to the first compartment and the second cover is sized and configured to attach to the container. The detachable wall may defined by a top portion, a portion of a first distal wall of the first compartment, and a portion of a second proximal wall of the second compartment. The detachable wall may be removably attached to the first cover by the top portion of the detachable wall. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305428 | MEDICAL SAFETY BOX - The medical safety box is a system using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology to ensure that correct delivery of the correct treatment in the form of medication or injection to in-hospital patients is consistently carried out. The system includes a medical box containing whatever medication or injection that needs to be administered to a specific patient. The box has a locking mechanism that can only be opened by an RFID wristband, which is worn by that same specific patient, thus assuring that the medicine in the box is administered to the correct patient. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305429 | Radioisotope Elution System - An elution tool for a radiopharmaceutical elution system includes an elution tool. The tool has a vial chamber sized and shaped for receiving an elution vial. An access opening is aligned with a septum of the elution vial when the elution vial is received in the vial chamber. An elution tool lid is secured to the elution tool body by a hinged connection. The elution tool lid is rotatable at the hinged connection and movable relative to the elution tool body between an occluded position and an exposed position. The tool also includes a latching mechanism for selectively and releasably locking the lid in the occluded position. | 12-06-2012 |
20120312711 | System and Method for Manufacturing an Improved Film for Medical Supply Packaging - The present invention relates to generating a film suitable for medical packaging. The film is generated by blown film co-extrusion to form a multi-layer film which has a heat resistant layer, a barrier layer and a heat seal layer. The barrier layer includes a high barrier resin and a branched co-polymer. The high barrier resin has a density of at least 0.963 g/cm | 12-13-2012 |
20120325706 | Collapsible Sterilization Container - A collapsible single-use sterilization container for use in the sterilization of medical instruments is provided. The sterilization container includes a lid having central portion defined by a frangible region. Upon activation of the frangible region, the central portion may be removed rendering the sterilization container inoperable for future use. | 12-27-2012 |
20130001121 | BACKUP KIT FOR A PATIENT-SPECIFIC ARTHROPLASTY KIT ASSEMBLY - A method for preparing a backup kit for a plurality of patient-specific arthroplasty procedures scheduled at the same medical facility includes providing a database with data from completed arthroplasty procedures using patient-specific arthroplasty kits. The database includes comparisons between preoperatively planned implant size and intraoperatively implanted implant size. The method includes determining a statistically expected implant size deviation from a planned implant size for each implant included in a plurality of patient-specific arthroplasty kits prepared for a shipment to the medical facility using the database. A backup kit of backup implants is assembled for the shipment. The number and size of the backup implants is determined from the statistically expected implant size deviations. | 01-03-2013 |
20130008818 | CONTAINER FOR A BLISTER PACKAGE - The present invention provides a container for storing a blister package and for managing medication with a pharmaceutical composition comprised in the blister package. The container comprises a housing which forms a compartment for the blister package, means for indicating towards a user an appropriate time of accessing the blister package, and means for detecting a users access to a blister package in the compartment. The blister package is moved into and out of the compartment by means of an ejection structure to which the blister package may be fixed. The ejection structure facilitates an enhanced handling of the blister package during insertion and removal of the blister package and facilitates a more accurate indication of a user's access to the blister package. | 01-10-2013 |
20130098793 | PACKAGE FOR INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED GOOD OF ABSORBENT ARTICLE - A package for individually packaged good of absorbent article includes an individually packaged good having a main body portion and a pair of extended portions; a bag body housing individually packaged goods; and a box body that houses the bag body housing the individually packaged goods, in which the individually packaged goods are housed in the bag body such that a position of the extended portions is aligned; the bag body is housed in the box body such that a pair of side faces, to which the pair of extended portions is directed, is positioned to face a pair of opposite internal faces of the box body; and a length L | 04-25-2013 |
20130105347 | WAFER POCKET | 05-02-2013 |
20130105348 | IMPLANTABLE COLLAGEN DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF MAKING SAME | 05-02-2013 |
20130134063 | STORAGE CASE FOR ARTICLES - A case is described for use, for example and without limitation, with a nipple shield or nipple protector. The case, which has an interior volume to contain a nipple shield/protector, generally provides a rigid container to protect a nipple shield/protector and to protect it from the environment. Certain embodiments provide rigid container that may be opened to place or remove a nipple shield/protector and closed to hold the shield/protector with a minimal amount of contact. The case may also include ventilation holes to permit drying of the contents of the case. | 05-30-2013 |
20130134064 | CAPPING BIOPROSTHETIC TISSUE TO REDUCE CALCIFICATION - A treatment for bioprosthetic tissue used in implants or for assembled bioprosthetic heart valves to reduce in vivo calcification. The method includes applying a calcification mitigant such as a capping agent or an antioxidant to the tissue to specifically inhibit oxidation in tissue. Also, the method can be used to inhibit oxidation in dehydrated tissue. The capping agent suppresses the formation of binding sites in the tissue that are exposed or generated by the oxidation and otherwise would, upon implant, attract calcium, phosphate, immunogenic factors, or other precursors to calcification. In one method, tissue leaflets in assembled bioprosthetic heart valves are pretreated with an aldehyde capping agent prior to dehydration and sterilization. | 05-30-2013 |
20130140208 | MEDICAMENT CARTRIDGES WITH NON-STANDARD DIMENSIONS - A method of closing the distal end of an ampoule is shown. The ampoule has a variable diameter head portion having a locating surface and an opening. A septum is positioned on the opening and secured to the head portion with a ferrule using a plunger. The plunger exerts a force in a proximal direction to press the ferrule on the head portion until the press causes the ferrule to contact the locating surface. Further, the ampoule for use in a cartridge for a drug delivery device has non-standard dimensions to provide a coding system to reduce the risk of a user dispensing the wrong medicament from the drug delivery device. | 06-06-2013 |
20130168278 | REUSABLE SURGICAL WRAPPERS - Surgical wrappers and related methods are provided. A reusable surgical wrapper can include a first layer that includes a fabric having at least one of synthetic fibers or synthetic yarns. In some embodiments, a surgical wrapper can include a first layer comprising a first fabric that repels fluids forming a first face of the surgical wrapper. A second layer can be provided that includes a second fabric forming a second face of the surgical wrapper. A seam binding can be disposed around at least a portion of an outer edge of the first fabric and an outer edge of the second fabric to join the first layer and the second layer to form a dual layered surgical wrapper. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168279 | CONTAINER WITH pH INDICATOR - Containers with pH indicators are disclosed. The pH indicator is in contact with the contents of a container and detects changes in the pH of the contents. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168280 | ORAL VETERINARY PREPARATIONS - The present invention relates to a container for storing veterinary preparations and administering veterinary preparations contained therein to a target animal species, especially for the oral delivery of active therapeutic agents to free-roaming animals. | 07-04-2013 |
20130175192 | CARRYING CASE AND SYRINGE SYSTEM WITH SAME - A carrying case, which accommodates a pharmaceutical injection device for administering a pharmaceutical to a living body, comprises a case unit configured to accommodate the pharmaceutical injection device therein and a temperature regulation unit configured to regulate a temperature within the case unit. The temperature regulation unit includes: a cooling execution section configured to execute a cooling operation; a cooling fan configured to supply a cool air into the case unit; and a cooling control section configured to control the cooling execution section. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180876 | CARRYING BAG - A carrying case ( | 07-18-2013 |
20130206626 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR FABRICATING A PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMPLANT - The present invention provides a kit, a method of fabrication of the kit and a method of use of the kit for facilitating the fabrication of a patient-specific implant such as a cranial implant. In a preferred embodiment, the kit | 08-15-2013 |
20130213843 | Method and apparatus for an orthopedic fixation system - An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit. | 08-22-2013 |
20130220858 | IMPLANT CONTAINER AND IMPLANT CONTAINER SYSTEM - An implant container for accommodating one or more bone plate implants has a base having a receiving structure configured to receive at least one bone plate implant so that the bone plate implant is held in a defined relationship relative to the base. A lid of the implant container has an opening and is movable relative to the base from a first position to at least a second position. In the first position the lid covers the receiving structure at least partially so as to prevent implant removal, whereas in the second position the lid provides access to the receiving structure via the opening so as to permit implant removal. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220859 | CARRYING CASE FOR DEFIBRILLATOR WITH IMPROVED LATCH - A substantially rigid defibrillator carrying case having a hinged side, a latch disposed on a latch side opposite the hinged side, and a handle disposed on a handle side disposed between the hinged side and the latch side. The carrying case is constructed without protrusions and with a rigid handle, which combine to allow easy removal and deployment of the contents from a vehicle storage location to a cardiac arrest patient. The carrying case latch is further constructed for greater ease of case opening and closing, and for greater latch hold strength. | 08-29-2013 |
20130233748 | Abuse Potential Reduction in Abusable Substance Dosage Form - The potential for substance abuse involving residual amounts of abusable substances remaining in used skin-worn patches is reduced by the provision of a system and method for combining the abusable substance with a separate anti-abuse substance agent as part of a removal or disposal procedure. | 09-12-2013 |
20130233749 | Merchandise Display System for Identifying Disposable Absorbent Article Configurations for Wearers - An array of absorbent article packages for multiple baby stages of development displayed via a merchandise display system may comprise multiple packages. Each package may comprise articles having absorbent article configurations appropriate for the stage of development of an infant, newborn, or toddler. Each package may also comprise indicia representative of the appropriate stage of development of the infant, newborn, or toddler. And, absorbent article configurations may differ between packages having overlapping size ranges. | 09-12-2013 |
20130240396 | Lens Holder Apparatus and System and Method - An apparatus for safely retaining an eye implant lens for transport and access for inspection and use in which a holding apparatus has a chamber for holding a lens. In one embodiment the chamber has a pin on which a lens can be placed and a ramp leading to the pin so that a gripping member can slide up the ramp into proper placement to grip the lens and remove it. The gripper can be configured so that after removing the lens from the holding apparatus, it can be used to implant the lens. Also, a system including the apparatus and a bottle assembly that will hold the apparatus in the bottle. A method for holding an eye implant lens in which a lens is placed in the apparatus which can then be placed in a bottle assembly. | 09-19-2013 |
20130256169 | PACKAGE STRUCTURE - In order to achieve both ease of removal and an increase in the rate of impregnation by a predetermined chemical, in this packaging structure of a package of wet wipes, a convex region is formed at a position containing a region that faces the opening of a main package body and that is on the upper surface of a stacked body of wet wipes. The convex region is formed protruding towards the main package body. A space is formed between the region (corresponding to the ends) aside from the convex region formed on the wet wipes and the upper surface to which the opening of the main package body is provided. | 10-03-2013 |
20130256170 | COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING AN ARYL PYRAZOLE AND/OR A FORMAMIDINE, METHODS AND USES THEREOF - This invention relates to compositions for combating parasites in animals, comprising 1-arylpyrazole compounds alone or in combination with formamidine compounds. This invention also provides for an improved methods for eradicating, controlling, and preventing parasite infestation in an animal comprising administering the compositions of the invention to the animal in need thereof. | 10-03-2013 |
20130277261 | Packaging for a Size Varying Series of Femoral Components for Artificial Knee Joints - The present disclosure concerns packaging adapted to accommodate a series of femoral components for artificial knee joints which vary in size but have a common thickness dimension. The packaging is designed to provide a clearance between its internal parts which approximates this common thickness dimension but is also able to accommodate variations in the other dimensions of the femoral components. In a convenient approach, a base portion is provided which has a vertical projection with a top surface adapted to support a portion of the inner surface of the major arch of the femoral components of said series. It is mated with a second structural member which has an arcurate surface whose contour approximates a portion of the outside surface of the major arch of the femoral components in this series. Means are provided for holding it in a fixed special relationship with said base portion. | 10-24-2013 |
20130277262 | Medication Support Case Having Removable and Form-Fitting Support Member - A medication carrying case is provided having a first and second half hingedly attached and removably securable to one another along a removable line of connection. Within the interior of the carrying case halves is a removable medication support member having a plurality of surface depressions along its upper surface and a case connection means along its underside surface. Each support member secures to an inner surface of the case halves and is designed to fit therewithin. The depressions are adapted to form-fittingly secure pill bottles, medication vials, syringes, and other medical supplies therein. Further provided over each depression is a strap securement means, which is connected to the member upper surface along one end and is removably attachable across the depression along its second end. In this way, the carrying case provides a medication transport means and support that securely holds medication and accessories on the go. | 10-24-2013 |
20130284629 | Packaging for a Size Varying Series of Femoral Stem Components for Artificial Hip Joints - The present disclosure is concerned with packaging which can accommodate a series of femoral stem components for prosthetic hip joints which have a dimension which varies minimally across the series but which vary considerably in overall size. The packaging is designed to minimize the travel of any member of the series packaged therein such that all the packaged components in the series can pass the standard handling and shipping tests typically used by the manufacturers of medical implants. The packaging comprises two thermoformed tray components which each carry three types of cavities which are interconnected. The tray components are designed to be assembled with their cavities facing each other. The cavities are designed to contain the lower stem, body and angled shaft of the stem component, respectively. The cavities for the lower stem and the body cooperate to capture the minimally varying dimension of the series. | 10-31-2013 |
20130292286 | PACKAGE WITH CATHETER - Package for a catheter, with a catheter having catheter tube with a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being provided with a catheter connector. A main body is provided for holding the catheter, and a cap for closing off the main body. A gel container is positioned inside the main body, the gel container being provided with a cavity for holding an amount of gel-like lubricating agent. The gel container comprises a first opening at a distal end, and a second opening at a proximal end. The catheter tube is disposed through the first opening and second opening when stored in the package. The main body is made of a rigid material to allow easy and reliable storage. | 11-07-2013 |
20130306509 | SPIKE-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR A MEDICAMENT RECONSTITUTION BAG, AND SAFETY DEVICE FOR A BOTTLE CONTAINING A MEDICAMENT TO BE RECONSTITUTED - A bag having two accesses, an inlet and an outlet, both containing closing devices for releasing or stopping the flow of a liquid that flows into or out of the bag. The inlet has a filtering element for retaining particles possibly produced by the coring phenomenon which can occur when the spike of the inlet ruptures the plug of the bottle. Also provided is a safety device used for permanently attaching the bottle to the inlet. | 11-21-2013 |
20130319889 | SKIN CARE AND RESTORATION COMPOSITION AND METHODS - Topical compositions, such as lip balms and other products for lip care, include combinations of ingredients that condition and heal the lips and skin. The topical compositions may be configured to remain in place on the lips or skin for relatively long periods of time. Methods of making topical compositions are also disclosed. | 12-05-2013 |
20130327667 | PACKAGING FOR MEDICAL DEVICES WITH WINDOW - An housing for a medical device includes an insert configured for removable insertion into the housing, outer dimensions of the insert conforming to inner dimensions of the housing to prevent movement thereof within the housing. The insert includes first and second planar walls connected to one another and having first and second openings extending therethrough. The first and second walls are movable between an open configuration in which the first and second walls are separated from one another and a closed configuration in which the first and second walls are folded to contact one another such that the first and second openings are aligned to define a medical device receiving cavity configured to house a medical device. In the closed configuration, the first and second walls apply a frictional clamping force to a packet containing the medical device to prevent movement of the medical device relative to the inlay. | 12-12-2013 |
20130327668 | Propofol Formulations with Non-Reactive Container Closures - A container storing an anesthetic is disclosed. The container is sealed by a closure and stores a liquid anesthetic solution. The anesthetic is from 0.1% to 10% by weight of the liquid anesthetic solution. The container is made of a material that is inert to the anesthetic and the closure is made of siliconized rubber or a metal. A concentration of the anesthetic in a liquid anesthetic solution stored in the container following a predetermined time period is at least 93% of a concentration of the anesthetic in a liquid anesthetic solution before the liquid anesthetic solution is stored in the container. | 12-12-2013 |
20140001068 | DOUBLE TEAR BAG FOR EMERGENCY OXYGEN SYSTEM | 01-02-2014 |
20140001069 | Reversible cases for concealing alternative nutrition and/or intravenous bags hanging from an IV stand pole | 01-02-2014 |
20140014546 | QUIET-OPENING WRAPPER - A wrapper that opens relatively quietly and wraps a sheetlike hygiene product provided on one side with an adhesive, said wrapper being based on a packaging material in web form and composed of a polymeric film comprising a) at least one heat-sealable layer based on a mixture of at least one C | 01-16-2014 |
20140014547 | DRUG STORAGE CONTAINER - A drug storage container includes: a first container; a second container that is disposed on the lower end side of the first container; a needle tube for making an internal space of the first container and an internal space of the second container communicate with each other; operating means for performing an operation of bringing the first container closer to the second container; a drug stored in the internal space; and a liquid stored in the internal space. In the drug storage container, with the first container and the second container brought closer to each other by the operating means, the internal space of the first container and the internal space of the second container are made to communicate with each other through the needle tube, and the volume of the internal space of the second container is reduced. | 01-16-2014 |
20140014548 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION SYSTEM - An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit. | 01-16-2014 |
20140021083 | MULTIFUNCTION MEDICINE CHEST - A multifunction medicine chest includes a chest, a door set at one side of the chest to open and close the chest and a control device. The chest is configured to store medicines and includes a plurality of drawers. Each drawer corresponds to one category of medicines. The control device includes an input unit, a storage unit, and a control unit. When a user stores a medicine into the chest, the input unit obtains medicine information of the medicine and transmits the medicine information to the control unit, the control unit determines the category of the medicine and a number of the drawer for the medicine and generates storage information of the medicine. When the user takes the medicine out of the chest, the input unit obtains portion medicine information of the medicine, the control unit searches for the storage information. | 01-23-2014 |
20140027332 | HOLDING STRUCTURE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY HOLDING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS AND TRANSPORT OR PACKAGING CONTAINER WITH HOLDING STRUCTURE - A supporting structure is provided that concurrently supports a plurality of containers for substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications. The supporting structure includes a planar supporting base having a plurality of openings, which are disposed in a regular array configuration, and an associated holding device that supports the plurality of containers in a positive-fit manner at the supporting base. The holding device protrudes from a bottom side of the supporting base and is configured to support the plurality of containers in the positive-lit manner at their upper rim. Additionally, receptacles are provided on an upper side of the supporting base opposite to the bottom side for accommodating containers at the upper side of the supporting base. | 01-30-2014 |
20140027333 | HOLDING STRUCTURE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY HOLDING A PLURALITY OF CONTAINERS FOR MEDICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL OR COSMETIC APPLICATIONS AND TRANSPORT OR PACKAGING CONTAINER COMPRISING SUCH A HOLDING STRUCTURE - A supporting structure for concurrently holding a plurality of cylindrical containers for substances for medical, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications is provided. The supporting structure includes a supporting base having a plurality of receptacles, which are configured such that the containers can be inserted into the associated receptacles, wherein the receptacles extend in the longitudinal direction of the containers and are configured to hold side wall portions of the containers at least partially clamped. The receptacles are continuous side walls, wherein the opening widths of the receptacles can be adjusted by a coordinated adjustment of the side walls of the receptacles between a first position, in which the containers can be inserted into the receptacles, and a second position in which the containers are clamped. The bottoms or upper ends of the containers are exactly fixed at a given height despite tolerances. | 01-30-2014 |
20140034534 | SNAP-BACK BIASED DISCRETE CONSUMER PRODUCTS AND STERILIZATION WRAPS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING DISCRETE CONSUMER PRODUCTS - Discrete consumer products, such as sterilization wraps and methods for producing such discrete consumer products are disclosed. Sterilization wraps of the present disclosure avoid contacting exterior, non-sterile surfaces of sterilization wraps with the sterile contents of the sterilization wrap. Spring elements are coupled with the sterilization wrap to urge the sterilization wrap from a closed to an open position when desired. In this manner, the sterilization wrap avoids being re-introduced to the sterile equipment contained in the sterilization wrap. | 02-06-2014 |
20140034535 | STORAGE APPARATUS WITH SUPPORT STRUCTURES - A storage apparatus is provided. The storage apparatus defines a storage cavity having an opening at the upper surface of the storage apparatus with a substantially planar flange extending outwardly from the opening of the storage cavity and defines a plurality of support structures, each support structure (a) having an opening at the upper surface of the storage apparatus and (b) adapted to support the storage apparatus. | 02-06-2014 |
20140042049 | CONTAINERS AND COMPONENTS THEREOF FOR USE IN THE MEDICAL INDUSTRY AND METHODS TO MANUFACTURE THE SAME - Containers and components thereof for use in the medical industry and methods to manufacture the same are described. An example tab for use with a medical container includes opposing sheets sealed to define an open ended chamber into which a port is to be at least partially positioned. The port is to enable access to the medical container. The tab includes a tear seal defined by each of the opposing sheets and a first guide positioned on a first side of each of the tear seals. The tab includes a second guide positioned on a second side of each of the tear seals, wherein the first and second guides are to enable a tear to propagate substantially between the guides and adjacent the tear seals. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042050 | MEDICAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A MEDICAL ARTICLE AND A PACKAGE CONTAINING SAID ARTICLE - A medical assembly, preferably a sterilized one, includes a medical article ( | 02-13-2014 |
20140048436 | COMPRESSED ARTICLES WITH MICROENCAPSULATION - A compressed article of hygiene is formed by a compressed cloth that has been compressed by dehydration or vacuum pressure into a coin shape and that is expandable upon contact with a liquid, and a plurality of microencapsulated beads containing a material. The microencapsulated beads are attached and embedded in the compressed cloth. Upon contact with water, expansion of the compressed cloth is unconstrained, and the compressed cloth when expanded has a shape of a facial mask with openings for eye, nose and mouth. The material is a facial treatment material that hardens upon drying. | 02-20-2014 |
20140054192 | CARTRIDGE FOR SURGICAL FASTENERS WITH INTEGRATED LOCK SYSTEM - A cartridge for holding surgical fasteners includes a base having a plurality of upstanding walls, adjacent pairs of walls defining spaces for holding surgical fasteners, at least one surgical fastener securing member movably connected to the base and movable relative to the base from an open position wherein fasteners can be loaded into the spaces, and a closed position wherein fasteners in the spaces are covered and held in the spaces, and a locking structure engageable between the base and the surgical fastener securing member for locking the surgical fastener securing member in the closed position. | 02-27-2014 |
20140083889 | PACKAGING OF PERSONAL ARTICLES BY BANDING BUNDLES - Diaper packaging having a reduced manufacturing cost may be created by bagging stacks of diapers and bundling the bags. Bands may be applied circumscribing the bundled bags of diapers. One band may be applied along a first direction perpendicular with the length of the stacked diapers. A second band may applied in a second direction parallel with the length of the stacked diapers. The bags of diapers may include several stacks of diapers, and the bundles may include several bags of diapers. For certain bundle configurations of packaged diapers, additional bands may be placed circumscribing the bundles for improved stability. Packaging by banding bundles of diapers may also be used to package other personal care articles and absorbent articles. | 03-27-2014 |
20140083890 | PACKAGING MATERIAL AND PACKAGE STRUCTURE USING THE SAME - An object of the present invention is to provide a packaging material that is capable of long term storage by preventing adsorption or transfer of an easily oxidizable component and an oily component in an adhesive of a patch to the packaging material, and also preventing discoloration and decrease in drug effect due to oxidization. The present invention provides the packaging material for a patch including: an inner layer made of polyethylene terephthalate having heat sealing properties; an oxygen-absorbing layer that includes an oxygen-absorbing resin having an unsaturated alicyclic structure as an oxygen-absorbing part; and an oxygen barrier layer made of aluminum foil as an outer layer. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090999 | Package for a Surgical Repair Kit - The present disclosure relates to a package for a surgical repair kit, the package including at least a first area configured and dimensioned to receive a surgical mesh and a second area configured and dimensioned to receive an implantable plug. | 04-03-2014 |
20140097113 | Child-Proof and Tamper-Evident Medication Dispensers - Medication dispensers are provided that are both child-proof and tamper evident. In one embodiment, a child-proof and tamper-evident dispenser includes a tray member comprising a plurality of receptacles for receiving a pharmaceutical compound, a stop tab connected to a first peripheral edge by a neck member, and a tab member at a second peripheral edge that is opposite from the first peripheral edge. The dispenser further includes a bottom case body and a top case body configured to form an enclosure around the plurality of receptacles when brought into a substantially confronting relationship. Each of the bottom case body and the top case body include a sloped wall member having a shelf portion that surrounds the neck member when the enclosure is formed. A plurality of locking tabs engage a complimentary number of locking recesses configured to receive an end portion of the locking tabs to fix the bottom case body and the top case body in an enclosure configuration. The tray member includes a plurality of resiliently flexible locking arms that extend into a complimentary plurality of apertures within the case to secure the tray member within the enclosure. | 04-10-2014 |
20140097114 | LIQUID PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS OF PALONOSETRON - 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. | 04-10-2014 |
20140102930 | THERMOPLASTIC ELASTOMER COMPOSITION, MOLDED ARTICLE, AND SEALING MATERIAL FOR MEDICAL USE - Provided are a thermoplastic elastomer composition comprising: 100 parts by mass of (a) a hydrogenated block copolymer that is a hydrogenated product of a block copolymer containing (A) a polymer block containing a structural unit derived from an aromatic vinyl compound and (B) a polymer block containing a structural unit derived from isoprene or a mixture of isoprene and butadiene, having a total content of a 3,4-bond unit and a 1,2-bond unit of 45% or more, has a peak top molecular weight (Mp) obtained by gel permeation chromatograph in terms of polystyrene standard of from 250,000 to 500,000, and is in a form of powder having a bulk density of from 0.10 to 0.40 g/mL; from 10 to 300 parts by mass of (b) a softening agent; and from 5 to 200 parts by mass of (c) a polyolefin resin, and a molded article and a sealing material for medical use each comprising said thermoplastic elastomer composition. | 04-17-2014 |
20140110296 | Packaging for Catheter Treatment Devices and Associated Devices, Systems, and Methods - Packaging for catheter treatment devices, such as catheters including multi-electrode arrays, are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, for example, a catheter package assembly comprises a tray, a lid, and a coiled sheath disposed in the tray. The tray includes at least one pocket adapted to receive a distal end portion of a catheter. The tray and lid each include cooperative latching features. The sheath defines a lumen that is configured to receive an elongate shaft of the catheter. | 04-24-2014 |
20140110297 | "Medical Articles Coated With Organopolysiloxane Containing a Protein Solution" - This invention relates to methods for evaluating or inhibiting the aggregation of a protein in an aqueous suspension including organopolysiloxane and medical articles coated with organopolysiloxane containing a protein solution including sugar and non-ionic surfactant. | 04-24-2014 |
20140110298 | System and method for preventing wrong-site surgeries - A container holds at least one surgical implement, has a lock mechanism, and has a signature label that impedes access to the surgical implement until the correct surgical site is confirmed. A method of using the container includes the steps of confirming the correct surgical site, signing the label and removing it from the container, placing the label in the medical record, unlocking the container, removing the implement, and beginning the surgery, wherein the surgical team is forced to pause to confirm the correct surgical site before starting the surgery. Preferably, the container top may be removed and placed between the surgeon and surgical technician to define a no-hands “neutral zone” to avoid being stuck by the sharps. Also, the container preferably includes compartments for storing used sharps and/or a local anesthetic-loaded syringe, and the top may be replaced and secured for safely disposing of the sharps after the surgery. | 04-24-2014 |
20140116906 | Sachet Containing a Liquid Medication - A resilient single-dose sachet for storage and administration of a liquid medication. The sachet includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and a perimeter, the top portion having a narrowed region; a front layer and a back layer. The front layer and back layer are permanently joined around the perimeter to form around the perimeter to form a seal and the seal forms a compartment. The compartment is adapted to contain the liquid medication. The sachet can be adapted such that the user can consume the liquid directly from the sachet. | 05-01-2014 |
20140124397 | VACUUM LOSS INDICATION FOR FLEXIBLE PACKAGING - A system for vacuum loss indication includes a rigid inner container, a flexible outer container, a sliding block, and a bias mechanism. The rigid inner container includes a receptacle with an open proximal end and a closed distal end. The flexible outer container surrounds the inner rigid container and includes a semi-transparent portion. The sliding block is within the receptacle and visible through the semi-transparent portion and includes a pressure indicator. The bias mechanism biases the sliding block to a first position under a first level of vacuum and a second position under a second level of vacuum. A first portion of the pressure indicator is visible through the semi-transparent portion in the first position and a second portion is visible through the semi-transparent portion in the second position. | 05-08-2014 |
20140144799 | STERILE CONTAINER SYSTEM COMPRISING A TRANSPORTATION SAFETY DEVICE - A sterile container system for the sterile transport and storage of medical, in particular surgical instruments and/or implants during a sterilization process, includes a closable sterile container which is formed by a lid and a trough, and at least one sieve cage which can be inserted therein, at least one fastening device being present which acts, on the one hand, on one of the medical instruments which can be inserted in the sieve cage, immobilizing the instrument on the sieve cage, and at the same time acts on the sieve cage, immobilizing the latter on the sterile container. | 05-29-2014 |
20140144800 | KIT FOR PRESERVING A BIOLOGICAL PRODUCT INCLUDING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL BAG AND A MATCHING THREE-DIMENSIONAL CASING - The invention relates to a kit for preserving a biological product including a three-dimensional bag ( | 05-29-2014 |
20140151255 | TOPICAL GLYCOPYRROLATE FORMULATIONS - Individually packaged topical formulations comprising about 0.25 to about 6% w/w of glycopyrrolate for the treatment of hyperhidrosis, wherein said wipe is contained within a pouch resistant to leakage. The formulations may further comprise ethanol, a buffering agent and water. In addition, the formulations may further comprise a polymer system comprising a hydrophobic polymer in combination with a hydrophilic polymer. | 06-05-2014 |
20140158570 | Modular Medical Instrument Sterilization Container and Related Methods - A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails. | 06-12-2014 |
20140158571 | PACKAGING STRUCTURE FOR PATCHES - A packaging structure ( | 06-12-2014 |
20140166521 | ERGONOMIC SURGICAL GLOVE - Disclosed is a surgical glove that alleviates the biasing force associated with bending or abducting the hand and fingers when wearing a surgical glove. | 06-19-2014 |
20140174971 | MEDICAL STERILE PACKAGING AND PACKAGING METHOD - The invention relates to a medical sterile packaging, which defines a receiving space for at least one implant, which is formed for temporary or permanent insertion in a human or animal body, which receiving space is closed in a sterile and germ-proof manner in a storage disposition of the sterile packaging for the sterile packaging of the at least one implant, wherein the sterile packaging is produced from one or more cleanable and sterilisable materials. | 06-26-2014 |
20140190854 | FOAMABLE COMPOSITION ESSENTIALLY FREE OF PHARMACEUTICALLY ACTIVE INGREDIENTS FOR THE TREATMENT OF HUMAN SKIN - The present invention related to the use of a pharmaceutical composition which is essentially free of pharmaceutically active ingredients for the treatment of human skin, especially in the treatment of rosacea, acne, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, perioral dermatitis, psoriasis or neurodermitis, as well as for prophylactic and/or cosmetic purposes. | 07-10-2014 |
20140190855 | SINGLE-DOSE PACKAGE FOR TRANSDERMAL THERAPEUTIC SYSTEM OR SHEET-LIKE ADMINISTRATION FORMS - In the case of a package ( | 07-10-2014 |
20140197062 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS AND KIT FOR INTRAVENOUS ADMINISTRATION - The invention refers to a new system for packaging pharmaceutical compositions comprising active principles that may be administered intravenously, in particular it concerns a system for packaging in bottles which makes it possible to ensure the complete transfer of the content of the bottle into the liquid for intravenous infusion and at the same time prevent any accidental contact with the active principle by the health-care personnel preparing said intravenous infusion, and a complete kit for intravenous administration. | 07-17-2014 |
20140202905 | RADIOFREQUENCY SHIELDED CONTAINER - A system includes a first sterile medical device container. The first sterile medical device container is transparent to radiofrequency (RF) signals in a particular frequency range. The system also includes a sterile medical device within the first sterile medical device container. The sterile medical device is capable of radiofrequency communication through the first sterile medical device container using the particular frequency range. The system further includes a second container fully enclosing the first sterile medical device container and the sterile medical device, the second container including RF shielding material that is substantially opaque to the RF signals in the particular frequency range. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202906 | MEDICAL CONTAINER - The medical container includes a container body having a proximal end opening, a proximal-end edge portion surrounding the proximal end opening, a plug body sealing a mouth section; a bag body including an edge portion fixed in a fluid-tight manner to the proximal-end edge portion, and a flexible reversing part surrounded by the edge portion. In a first state, the reversing part expands toward a distal end side and in a second state the reversing part expands toward a proximal end side. The medical container further includes a protection cover which can take a proximal end side mounting state in which the protection cover is mounted on the container body so as to cover the proximal end opening, and a distal end side mounting state in which the protection cover is mounted on the container body so as to cover the mouth section. | 07-24-2014 |
20140202907 | PACK MODULE COMPRISING ABOSRBENT ARTICLES AND AT LEAST ONE BELT FUNCTIONING AS GRIPPING DEVICE - A pack module includes a number of absorbent articles and at least one belt to which the absorbent articles can be releasably attached. The belt when placed in the pack module constitutes a gripping device which is intended to act on at least one of the articles and, at least partially, remove at least one absorbent article from the pack module when the gripping device is used. Removal of firmly compressed absorbent articles from a pack module without using additional material in the pack module is thus possible. | 07-24-2014 |
20140216968 | DISPOSABLE RIGID CONTAINER FOR PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS - A single use rigid package containing pharmaceutical compositions which protects tablets, capsules, soft shell pills against hard transporting conditions and undesired rupture. The package comprises at least four sections made from a single sheet foldable into a folded configuration. At least two sections are carrier sections pivotally connected to each other and each comprising cavities for housing pharmaceutical compositions. Two sections are end sections not comprising cavities, the end sections being foldable to adjacent and at least partly covering the carrier sections when the sheet is folded so as to protect the carrier sections. The package allows for personal transportation, e.g. in a pocket, and it is easy and convenient to open for people of all levels of ability and dexterity. Its design allows for transport as standard mail withstanding temperature fluctuation, vibrations and shocks, mechanical pressure and variation in atmospheric pressure which may occur during transport. | 08-07-2014 |
20140231291 | COMBINATION PRODUCTS INCLUDING BIOACTIVE GLASS AND COLLAGEN AND KITS INCLUDING THE SAME - The present invention relates to combination products including bioactive glass and collagen as well as kits comprising the same. | 08-21-2014 |
20140238883 | Dose Dispensing Containers - Internally pierced formed blisters containing fluid compositions for use in devices to produce a spray or mist delivery of the compositions include internal piercing nozzles that can have significantly reduced channel volume to increase pressure of the fluid forced through the nozzle and provide finer control of spray geometry. The piercing nozzles are configured to deliver the contents of the blister to the central nervous system through the nasal olfactory epithelium. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246349 | PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A pharmacy bottle system includes a bottle and a ring. The bottle is formed as a single piece of molded plastic material and includes a body and a neck. The body defines an interior cavity. The interior cavity extends from a first end to a second end of the interior cavity. The body includes a spine portion covering the first end of the interior cavity. The spine portion defines a spine width measured from a front to a back of spine portion. The neck extends from the second end of the interior cavity and has an opening therethrough providing access to the interior cavity. The ring is secured about the neck of the bottle. The ring defines a ring width measured between a front and a back of the ring. The ring width is larger than the spine width. The neck extends above a top surface of the ring. | 09-04-2014 |
20140262893 | Reduction In Stress Cracking Of Films - Methods and packages for storing film strips while reducing or eliminating stress cracking during storage, including use of packages having an inner surface made from polymeric materials exhibiting various physical properties and including films and pouches that are annealed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140299498 | PACKAGE - A package and method of packaging a surgical implant or surgical instrument are described. The package comprises a container and a holder having a recess arranged to receive a portion of a surgical implant or instrument, or a component coupled to the surgical implant or instrument. The holder is arranged to be at least partially received within the container. The holder has a first configuration in which the mouth of the recess is arranged to partially surround a portion of an implant or instrument, or a component coupled to the surgical implant or instrument, such that the recess grips the implant or instrument in position spaced apart from the container when the holder is at least partially received in the container. The holder also has a second configuration in which the mouth of the recess opens to release the implant or instrument. | 10-09-2014 |
20140305827 | Medical Device Packaging System, Package And Method - A packaging system for medical devices includes a elongate connector having a plurality of channels formed therein, and a first and a second tubular holder configured to form an assembly with an elongate, coiled medical device. The first and second tubular holders each have shapes congruous with the plurality of channels, and are positionable therein such that the elongate connector forms a bridge attaching the tubular holders in an assembly with a medical device. | 10-16-2014 |
20140319003 | Flexible Package - Flexible package comprising a co-extruded multi-layer film with high amount of renewable material characterized by a high mechanical strength and which can be extruded with low complexity. | 10-30-2014 |
20140319004 | Flexible Package - Flexible package comprising a co-extruded multi-layer film with high amount of renewable material exhibiting good sliding and sealability properties. | 10-30-2014 |
20140319005 | PACKAGING OF CONTRAST MEDIA - The present invention relates to packaging material for contrast media and more specifically to packages comprising containers filled with contrast media and closed with a closure means. In particular, the invention relates to packaging material comprising closure means comprising Carbon Black. The invention further relates to methods for improving the stability of such contrast media during storage, and in particular the method includes filling the contrast media in a container and closing the container with a closure means comprising Carbon Black. | 10-30-2014 |
20140339117 | MICRONEEDLE PATCH CONTAINER - The present invention provides a microneedle patch container for effectively and hygienically securing a microneedle patch from manufacture to use. The container has a bottom surface recessed from the peripheral portion towards the centre, a side surface connected to the bottom surface and the peripheral portion, and a bottom-surface protruding portion protruding from the bottom surface. The flexible release-type sheet portion of the microneedle patch is secured to the protruding portion on the bottom surface. A lid can also be used which has a recessed portion pressing against the microneedle patch secured to the bottom-surface protruding portion of the container in the position corresponding to the bottom-surface protruding portion. This is preferably housed inside a pouch moulded from sterilised paper or sterilised film in order to keep the microneedle patch in an aseptic state. | 11-20-2014 |
20140346071 | FILING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR ASEPTIC CARTRIDGE AND DISPENSER ARRANGEMENT - A package for use with a beneficial agent delivery device. The package includes at least one filling chamber having a sealed penetrable access region, at least one compartment configured to hold a content, wherein the content includes at least one of a beneficial agent or a constituent of a beneficial agent, and at least one channel connecting the at least one filling chamber in fluid communication with the at least one compartment. At least a portion of the package is resealable to contain the content. | 11-27-2014 |
20140346072 | Protective Box for Surgery - The present invention is directed to providing a sterile container protecting various surgical grafts, implants and devices from incidental contamination and damage during operative procedures. The design includes an inner box to contain the items, and an outer box to protect the exterior of the inner box from contamination in the event of fall or other contamination, such as from airborne particles or liquids, fall from the sterile field, or by non-sterile handling. In the event of fall or contamination of the outer box, the surgical staff will be able to recover the inner box and its contents in sterile and unspoiled condition without difficulty. | 11-27-2014 |
20140367290 | ABSORBENT ARTICLE CONTAINER - In the absorbent article package, display element unit that has display elements exhibiting a pattern and/or a mark and non-display element unit that does not have display elements are provided on a package sheet that encloses the absorbent article. A window unit, which is configured to allow the absorbent article packages contained therein to be seen, is formed on one side of a container bag and is configured so that only the non-display element unit can be seen through the window. A container bag display unit that shows the display elements is provided on the one side where the container bag window is provided. | 12-18-2014 |
20140374299 | MICRO-VIALS - A simple, low cost, efficient and stable micro-vial configuration for handling micro-volume of sample fluids. The interior wall geometry of the inventive vial is designed to include several axial sections of various interior diameters to provide a range of functionalities to address various design considerations. The interior wall defined in the vial has a cylindrical sample section, a wider cylindrical alignment section, a tapered or conical guide section, and a relatively large cylindrical body section, arranged in sequence in that order along the center axis of the vial. The sample section is designed to hold a small volume of a sample fluid, and to receive the tip end of a capillary tube. The alignment section has a larger diameter than the sample section, designed to receive a cylindrical support that coaxially supports the relatively fragile capillary tube. The tip of the capillary tube dips into the micro-volume of sample fluid held in the sample section. The conical section functions to guide the capillary tube and the support tube into the alignment section and the tip of the capillary tube into the sample section. The body section has the largest diameter, for holding additional fluid if desired. | 12-25-2014 |
20150021221 | MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGE - A package system for a medical device is disclosed. The package system may include a first part and a second part, where a holding platform can be incorporated into the first part of the package system and a collection tray can be incorporated into the second part of the package system. The first part may include leg portions. The leg portions of the first part can be folded and fitted into matching pockets of the second part, so that the first part of the package system can provided a relatively elevated and stable holding platform to hold the medical device. The package system can contain the medical device in the package system in a storage state, and hold the medical device with the holding platform in an application state. | 01-22-2015 |
20150041351 | MULTI-COMPARTMENT CONTAINER FOR THE SECURE STORAGE OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS - A multi-compartment container for the secure storage of therapeutic agents comprises at least a base portion having at least two cavities, said at least two cavities serving as the location where said therapeutic agents are stored, and a child resistant device. Said child resistant device allows for the secure storage of said therapeutic agents. Said child resistant device may be in the form of a typical prescription pill container cap or may be more complex, such as a combination lock. Other features may include covers to keep said therapeutic agents in place, hinges to open said multi-compartment container, and labels corresponding to related cycles for said therapeutic agents. | 02-12-2015 |
20150076023 | Packaging for Medical Articles Such as a Size Varying Series of Orthopedic Implants - Packaging which can accommodate medical articles such as a series of orthopedic implants e.g. femoral stem components for prosthetic hip joints which have a dimension which varies minimally across the series but which vary considerably in overali size. The packaging is designed to minimize the travel of any member of the series packaged therein such that all the packaged components in the series can pass the standard handling and shipping tests typically used by the manufacturers of medical articles such as implants and preferably comprises two thermoformed tray components which each carry three types of cavities which are interconnected and designed to be assembled with their cavities facing each other to contain the lower stem, body and angled shaft of the stem component, respectively, with the cavities for the lower stem and the body cooperating to capture a minimally varying dimension of the series. | 03-19-2015 |
20150083626 | MEDICINAL VIAL HOLDER WITH ENLARGED SURFACE AREA - A medicinal vial assembly includes a vial formed integrally as a single piece with a panel portion. The panel portion has a larger surface area for receiving printing thereon than does the vial. | 03-26-2015 |
20150101952 | CONTAINER WITH COVER - A receptacle with at least one oxygen mask of an emergency oxygen supply device of an aircraft, said oxygen mask being located in the receptacle and said receptacle comprising an opening, through which the at least one oxygen mask can be led. The receptacle comprises at least one cover for covering the opening at least in sections, and a release device actuated by pull means for the release of the cover. | 04-16-2015 |
20150108023 | BLISTER PACKAGE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL CARTRIDGES - A blister packaging for a pharmaceutical cartridge or capsule and methods of forming same are disclosed. | 04-23-2015 |
20150108024 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AN ORTHOPEDIC FIXATION SYSTEM - An orthopedic fixation system includes a sterile packaged implant kit and a sterile packaged instrument kit. The sterile packaged implant kit includes at least one surgical implant, an insertion device, and an implant package adapted to receive the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device therein. The implant package maintains the at least one surgical implant and the insertion device sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged implant kit. The sterile packaged instrument kit includes one or more instruments necessary to use the sterile packaged implant kit and an instrument package adapted to receive the one or more instruments therein. The instrument package maintains the one or more instruments sterile after sterilization of the sterile packaged instrument kit. | 04-23-2015 |
20150122685 | PACKAGING SYSTEM FOR PATIENT INTERFACE SYSTEM - A packaging tray for a patient interface system, the patient interface system adapted to provide respiratory therapy, the packaging tray comprising: at least one cushion assembly region, each shaped to conform to at least a portion of a cushion assembly; a tube region shaped to conform to at least a portion of a tube; and a positioning and stabilising structure region shaped to conform to at least a portion of a positioning and structure. | 05-07-2015 |
20150122686 | METHODS, PACKAGING AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTION OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - Methods, apparatus and compositions are disclosed for collection and transport of biological samples for testing and/or evaluation by a clinical laboratory. In particular, the disclosure relates to the self-collection of such samples by subjects providing the samples. Self-collection is necessary in some situations e.g. where a subject's religion prohibits being touched by a non-family member and subjects at great distance from medical facilities | 05-07-2015 |
20150122687 | BIOPROSTHETIC HEART VALVES HAVING ADAPTIVE SEALS TO MINIMIZE PARAVALVULAR LEAKAGE - A packaged bioprosthetic heart valve comprising a bioprosthetic heart valve, an adaptive seal and a package. The bioprosthetic heart valve comprises an at least partially dehydrated biological tissue leaflet structure coupled to a supporting frame. The bioprosthetic heart valve has a periphery, an inflow portion, and an outflow portion. The adaptive seal is coupled to the bioprosthetic heart valve around at least a portion of the periphery. The adaptive seal comprises an expandable material that expands after exposure to an initiating condition. The bioprosthetic heart valve and the adaptive seal is stored and contained within the package, which does not contain a liquid storage solution in contact with the bioprosthetic heart valve and the adaptive seal. | 05-07-2015 |
20150290080 | TRILAYER COATED PHARMACEUTICAL PACKAGING WITH LOW OXYGEN TRANSMISSION RATE - An article is described including an article surface and a coating set comprising an optional tie coating or layer, a barrier coating or layer, and a pH protective layer. The respective coatings or layers can be applied by chemical vapor deposition of a polysiloxane or polysilazane precursor in the presence of oxygen. Examples of such an article are a prefilled thermoplastic syringe or thermoplastic pharmaceutical vial with a coated interior portion containing a pharmaceutical preparation or other fluid with a pH of 4 to 8, alternatively 5 to 9. The barrier coating or layer prevents oxygen from penetrating into the thermoplastic syringe or vial. The tie coating or layer, if present, and the pH protective coating or layer protect the barrier layer from the contents of the syringe or vial. | 10-15-2015 |
20150297294 | TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE ENCSAPSULATION DEVICES - Embodiments herein describe tools and instruments for holding, transferring, delivering, deploying an implantable device and methods and means of aseptically storing and shipping the implantable device including but not limited to a device case for protecting, housing and filling the device, a surgical sizer for preparing the implantable site, a deployer for transferring the implantable device from the device case and delivering or deploying the implantable device at the prepared implantable site. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297297 | PACKAGE FOR SKIN DRUG SOLUTION HOLDING BODY AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - Provided are a package for a skin drug solution holding body capable of further prohibiting impregnation unevenness of a drug solution, and a method of manufacturing the same. | 10-22-2015 |
20150297450 | Light-Protective Cover for a Container - The present invention relates to a light-protective cover for a container ( | 10-22-2015 |
20150297906 | AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR CABINET DEVICE - The automated external defibrillator cabinet device includes a defibrillator and a housing in which the defibrillator is disposed. There is a device appropriate for signaling the removal of the defibrillator from the housing. There is a link connecting the housing to the defibrillator with a device controlling the operation of the device for signaling in case the link is broken. | 10-22-2015 |
20150298414 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A FLANGED CAP, AND A FLANGED CAP - A method produces a flanged cap and a flanged cap for a vessel accommodates a pharmaceutical substance, particularly a vial, wherein the flanged cap is formed from one material strip (M) having a film layer that has already been plastic-coated, wherein the material strip is thereafter stamped out and shaped via deep-drawing. A plastic component is affixed on the plastic coating of the flanged cap that forms a plastic layer. A flanged cap for a vessel for accommodating a pharmaceutical substance, particularly a vial, is formed from a metal film layer, wherein the film layer is likewise covered on the outside with a plastic layer that forms a coating on the film layer. A vessel contains a pharmaceutical substance. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305814 | Online Treated Sealable and Peelable Medical Paper for Medical Sterilization Packaging - A method and apparatus for manufacturing medical paper for medical sterilization packaging, medical paper and medical sterilization packaging are disclosed. A paper web is formed of fibrous substrate comprising cellulosic fibres and optionally synthetic fibres, with opposite first and second sides. On-line with the forming of the paper web, reinforcing material is applied on the first side and pressed into structure of the paper web such that delamination resistance of the structure is increased. Sealing material is applied on the second side of the paper web on-line with the forming of the paper web. | 10-29-2015 |
20150305977 | SEALING ARRANGEMENT AND CONTAINER ASSOCIATED WITH SAME - A sealing arrangement consisting of at least one container ( | 10-29-2015 |
20150307223 | PRIMARY PACKAGING FOR A STERILE MEDICAL DEVICE - The present invention concerns a packaging for an item of medical equipment made by folding a sheet so as to form a cradle for receiving the contents, formed from two flaps hinged together in the shape of a clamp, a cover element hinged on one of the flaps of the cradle and closing means themselves hinged transversely on at least one of the flaps of the cradle and/or the cover element, characterised by the fact that the closing means are designed to be fixed together by simple mechanical engagement and in that, when urged to open, the cover element exerts a force on said closing means mechanically engaged with each other, making them automatically separate, and thus opening the packaging. | 10-29-2015 |
20150320572 | BONE INFUSION APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR INTERBODY GRAFTS - A bone infusion apparatus for interbody grafts includes a container; a retainer, the retainer including a recess for receiving therein bone graft material; and a lid including a plunger assembly. A method of preparing bone including cadaver bone for use in cervical fusion includes: placing cadaver bone combined with bone collected from a patient into a recess of the retainer; placing the retainer in the container; filling the container with a liquid; attaching a lid the container; depressing a plunger of the lid such that a press head advances toward the retainer causing a dynamic pressure to act on the cadaver bone combined with the bone collected from the patient; suctioning the liquid from the container; removing the combined bone from the retainer; and placing the combined bone removed from the container into a vertebral interspace of the patient. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320643 | SELF LEARNING MEDICATION STORAGE DEVICE - Compartments of a medication storage device are fitted with sensors to detect the presence of medication and the opening of compartment lids or doors. A controller monitors the sensor signals and sounds an alarm if medication is not removed from a compartment within a variance range about a target time. | 11-12-2015 |
20150320657 | SYSTEM AND METHOD OF COMPLIMENTARY DAY/NIGHT CHILDREN'S SKIN CREAM COMPOSITIONS - A new skin care system includes day and night skin cream compositions comprising nutrients and antioxidants for use by children between six months and eighteen years of age. The day skin cream composition provides protection from UV radiation and the night skin cream composition contains no sun protection ingredients and elevated levels of nutrients and antioxidants. A child-friendly bottle for each composition can be used by young children without difficulty. A fragrance included in each composition is popular with children, and the bottle for the day composition has graphics indicating day-time use and the bottle for the night composition has graphics indicating night-time use. The day composition is applied topically each day to the face after tooth-brushing, and the night composition is applied topically to the face each night after tooth-brushing. | 11-12-2015 |
20150322366 | Lubricant Coating for Medical Container - The invention relates to a lubricant coating for a medical container comprising a cross-linked lubricant composition comprising a mixture of non-reactive silicone with reactive silicone, characterized in that the reactive silicone comprises a mixture of vinyl-based silicone and acrylate-based silicone. The invention further relates to a lubricant composition usable as an intermediate product in the fabrication of a lubricant coating. The invention further relates to a medical container comprising a barrel and a stopper in gliding engagement within the barrel, comprising such a lubricant coating. The invention also relates to a process of manufacturing a medical container comprising a barrel and a stopper in gliding engagement within the barrel including depositing a lubricant composition on the inner surface of the barrel and/or on the stopper, and irradiating the coated barrel and/or stopper so as to cross-link the lubricant composition to form a lubricant coating. | 11-12-2015 |
20150327934 | COVER - An assembly for a medical procedure including a sterilisable medical container and a cover for covering a sterilizable medical container is described. The cover is used to cover a sterilizable medical container wrapped in at least one sheet of a wrapping material. The cover has a body including an upper member configured to hold the wrapping material against an upper portion of the container and a lower member configured to hold the wrapping material against a lower portion of the container. The body can be assembled about the wrapped container to hold the wrapping material about the container. At least one handle extends from the body which can be held by a user to move the covered wrapped container. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329257 | PACKAGE OF A STACK OF FLEXIBLE ARTICLES - A package with a stack of flexible articles includes a stack of flexible articles, a flexible outer cover, having a first end side panel and a second end side panel opposing the first end side panel. The package further includes two and preferably only two stiffening elements that are stiffer than the flexible outer cover and the flexible articles, whereby one of the stiffening elements is positioned against the interior surface of the end side panels of the outer cover and the other stiffening element is positioned against the opposing end side panel of the outer cover. | 11-19-2015 |
20150329264 | PACKAGING - The objective of the present invention is to provide a method of preventing an oxygen-caused alteration of a drug in an adhesive patch enclosed inside a packaging container. The present invention is a package body comprising a packaging container and a drug-containing adhesive patch enclosed inside the packaging container, wherein the amount of oxygen gas inside the package body is 20 μL or less, and the concentration of oxygen gas is 17.0 to 25.0 vol %. This packaging does not have to contain an oxygen scavenger as a separate member distinct from the drug-containing adhesive patch. Further, the amount of oxygen gas may be 4 μL/mg or less per amount of a drug in the drug-containing adhesive patch. | 11-19-2015 |
20150335529 | CYLINDRICAL COLLAPSIBLE CONTAINER - There is provided a container ( | 11-26-2015 |
20150335540 | ORAL CARE COMPOSITION - The present application provides a packaged aqueous oral care composition comprising a container and a composition wherein the composition comprises at least one water-soluble source of Sn | 11-26-2015 |
20150336711 | PURSE SCRIPTIONS MEDICATION CONTAINER - A set of stackable medicine containers that connect into one cohesive container, ensuring medicine is easily accessible and manageable. | 11-26-2015 |
20150352008 | MULTI-COMPONENT CONTAINER - A container for storing and/or applying a substance is provided. The container includes a glass body having a substantially hollow cylindrical shape and enclosing a cavity, as well as a distal end with a first opening and a proximal end with a second opening. One or more connecting elements are attached to the glass body at the distal end and are made of a plastic material. The plastic material is a thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic material and the glass body and the or each connecting element are connected to each other by use of a joint. The connecting element arranged at the distal end includes a passage channel communicating with the first opening. The first and second openings are enclosed by end faces and immediately adjacent surfaces of the glass body and the connecting element(s) is/are attached to the glass body via the end faces and the immediately adjacent surfaces. | 12-10-2015 |
20150366757 | APPARATUS FOR WEIGHT BASED SINGLE DOSES OF MEDICATION - An apparatus comprises a container comprising a volume. The volume is configured to retain a single dose of a medication appropriate for a specific classification of a weight of a patient. A first indicia is disposed on an exterior surface of the container. The first indicia indicates a type of the medication. A second indicia is disposed on the exterior surface. The second indicia indicates the specific classification, wherein the container, pre-packaged with the single dose, is appropriate for a single use dosing of the patient having the specific classification. | 12-24-2015 |
20150374751 | Implantable, Malleable Calcium Phosphate Compositions and Methods for Making and Using the Same - Implantable, malleable calcium phosphate compositions are provided. The compositions include calcium and phosphate reactants and a non-aqueous liquid carrier. Aspects of the invention also include methods of making and using the compositions, as well as kits that include the compositions. The compositions and methods find use in a variety of applications, including the repair of hard tissue defects, e.g., bone defects. | 12-31-2015 |
20160000648 | THIN VIAL PHARMACY BOTTLE SYSTEM - The invention provides an improved bottle design for pharmacies and patients taking medications. The bottle system is comprised of a container including a generally planar front portion having a generally rectangular shape and a generally planar back portion space from the front portion. The back portion has a generally rectangular shape and generally faces away in an opposite direction from the front portion. The container also comprises a pair of side portions opposite to and spaced form each other, with each side portion extending between the front portion of the container and the back portion of the container. Each side portion comprises of a generally trapezoidal shape. The front portion and the back portion are configured for adhesive placement of a medication-related label on the front portion and the back portion of the container. | 01-07-2016 |
20160001932 | CASE INCLUDING A VESSEL AND PIVOTING COVER - A case including: a vessel, a cover mounted to be moved in rotation on the vessel via a hinge system which has a hinge axis and at least one hinge, wherein each hinge has a first portion which is fixedly joined to the vessel, a second portion) which is fixedly joined to the cover and a connector which assumes alternately an operating position in which the connector ensures the connection between the second portion and the first portion to allow for rotation of the second portion relative to the first portion about the hinge axis and, alternatively, a safety position in which the connector dissociates the second portion and the first portion. | 01-07-2016 |
20160015598 | Biological Sample Containment System and Label - A biological sample containment system that includes a biological specimen collection container for collecting a biological sample and a label for the container is disclosed. In one embodiment, the label includes a first or front side and a second or rear side having a readable information portion. The label is affixable to the container by the second side and with the label affixed to the container, the readable information portion on the second side is readable through a portion of the container. By including readable information on the second or rear side of the label, the amount of readable information that can be included on the label is increased by using the previously unused rear side of the label. | 01-21-2016 |
20160030617 | Sterilization Container with Movable and Nestable Lid - A sterilization container includes a floor. A first sidewall is connected to a first side of the floor and a second sidewall is connected to a second side of the floor wherein each of the first and second sidewalls has an elongated blind cavity formed along a length thereof. A first hinge is positioned partially within the blind cavity of the first sidewall, and a second hinge is positioned partially within the blind cavity of the second sidewall, wherein each of the first and second hinges are movable along a length of the first and second blind cavities, respectively. A lid is connected between the first and second hinges and is positionable between a first position substantially parallel with the floor on a third side of the floor, and a second position substantially parallel with the floor on a fourth side of the floor. | 02-04-2016 |
20160038376 | INGREDIENT CARTRIDGE FOR PHARMACY COMPOUNDING SYSTEM - Cartridges for containing ingredients for producing patient-specific drug products using micro-dosing systems in compounding pharmacy. | 02-11-2016 |
20160058664 | MULTI-CELL SEALED CONTAINER - Described in one aspect is a multi-cell or multi-chambered container for sealing various materials such as therapeutic or diagnostic agents, animal or human tissue, tissue samples, specimens, blood, genetic material, or any other material. The container includes seals formed by folding the wall of the elongate body transverse to the interior of the elongate body and maintaining the folded wall portions adjacent one another or joining them together. In another aspect, the container disclosed may be made according to a method involving creating multiple seals at various locations along the elongate body thus creating sealed voids or cells between the seals within the elongate body. | 03-03-2016 |
20160066998 | COMPOSITE FOR PACKAGING A MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A composite for packaging a medical device has a first layer including an aromatic polyether polyurethane and a second layer. The first layer forms a base that has a plurality of walls extending therefrom to define a cavity for receiving the medical device. The second layer is disposed on the first layer opposite the cavity. The composite is formed from a method that includes the step of disposing the first layer on the second layer. The composite may also be included with a container to form a packaging system. | 03-10-2016 |
20160068317 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A SAFETY CONTAINER - A childproof container apparatus, system and method. The apparatus, system and method may include a container body having therewithin a cavity; a cap capable of providing access to the cavity when opened; a collar about the container body and capable of impeding access to the cap; and at least one safety feature suitable, upon actuation, to allow the collar to slide to remove the impedance to accessing the cap. The container may further include a tamper evidencing feature at least partially physically associated with the cap. The at least one safety feature may include a plurality of tabs, or one or more buttons. | 03-10-2016 |
20160081750 | INSTRUMENT HOLDER FOR SURGICAL END EFFECTORS AND METHOD FOR ARRANGING AN INSTRUMENT HOLDER - To arrange surgical end effectors used in minimally invasive surgery, the disclosure provides an instrument holder which can be arranged inside the body of the patient. An instrument holder of this kind has a base part having multiple receptacles. The volume of the base part can be varied for the purpose of inserting said base part into the human body, and removing it therefrom, by way of a trocar. A method for arranging an instrument holder for surgical end effectors used in minimally invasive surgery inside the patient body. | 03-24-2016 |
20160081972 | PARENTERAL DOSAGE FORM OF AMIODARONE - The present invention relates to a stable, sterile, ready to administer parenteral dosage form of amiodarone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. Particularly, the present invention provides a stable, sterile, ready to administer parenteral dosage form of amiodarone comprising an aqueous solution comprising amiodarone or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt, an acid, and a polyol, wherein the pH of the solution is in the range of about 2.0 to 4.0, wherein the solution is filled in a plastic container and wherein the solution is free of a solubilizer. | 03-24-2016 |
20160095663 | PACKAGING, PREFERABLY MEDICAL, INCLUDING TWO PACKAGING ELEMENTS - The invention relates to an assembly comprising a transparent “outer” packaging element ( | 04-07-2016 |
20160120632 | VALVE HOLDER AND LOADING INTEGRATION - A device for holding an implantable medical device includes a jar for receiving the implantable medical device, and a ring coupleable to the jar. The ring has a plurality of channels adapted to receive retaining features of the implantable medical device to stabilize the medical device within the jar. | 05-05-2016 |
20160128778 | POUCH FOR MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS AND DEVICES - A pouch is formed from one or more webs of material that provide at least one absorbent surface. The pouch further includes an integral flap, which may be folded over the opening, or entrance, of the pouch so as to maintain the contents of the pouch in place and to help retain moisture within the pouch. The interior of the pouch is defined, at least partially, by its absorbent faces. | 05-12-2016 |
20160130042 | CONTAINER FOR STORAGE AND TRANSFER OF POWDERED SUBSTANCES - A container includes a receptacle having a first opening and a second opening opposite the first opening and a through passage extending between the first and second openings, the first opening being larger than the second opening. The container also includes a first cap shaped to seal the first opening, and a second cap shaped to seal the second opening. An inner surface of the receptacle includes a pair of textured portions on opposing sides of the through passage, the textured portions being separated by smooth portions. | 05-12-2016 |
20160136014 | PATTERNED APERTURED WEBS, LAMINATES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A patterned apertured web comprises a plurality of land areas and a plurality of apertures. At least some of the land areas surround at least some of the apertures. The patterned apertured web has an Effective Open Area in the range of about 5% to about 50%, according to the Aperture Test herein. The patterned apertured web has a plurality of Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein. The Interaperture Distances have a distribution having a median and a mean, wherein the mean is greater than the median. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136016 | PRE-STRAINED LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A laminate comprising a first nonwoven layer comprising a plurality of apertures and a second nonwoven layer is provided. One of the first and second nonwoven layers is a pre-strained layer and is joined to the other one of the first and second nonwoven layers. The other one of the first and second nonwoven layers is a non-pre-strained layer. The pre-strained layer and the non-pre-strained layer together form a three-dimensional laminate. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136336 | Process for the Production of Storable Implants with an Ultrahydrophilic Surface - The present invention concerns a process for the production of implants with an ultrahydrophilic surface as well as the implants produced in that way and also processes for the production of loaded, so-called bioactive implant surfaces of metallic or ceramic materials, which are used for implants such as artificial bones, joints, dental implants or also very small implants, for example what are referred to as stents, as well as implants which are further produced in accordance with the processes and which as so-called “delivery devices” allow controlled liberation, for example by way of dissociation, of the bioactive molecules from the implant materials. | 05-19-2016 |
20160136919 | ZONAL PATTERNED APERTURED WEBS, LAMINATES, AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A patterned apertured web comprises a layer comprising a plurality of apertures and a plurality of land areas. The plurality of apertures comprise a first set of apertures in a first zone and a second set of apertures in a second zone. The first set of apertures in the first zone have Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein. The Interaperture Distances of the first set of apertures have a first distribution having a first mean and a first median. The first mean is different than the first median. The second set of apertures in the second zone have Interaperture Distances, according to the Aperture Test herein. The Interaperture Distances of the second set of apertures have a second distribution having a second mean and a second median. The second mean is different than the second median. The first and second sets of apertures have different patterns. | 05-19-2016 |
20160137381 | DAMAGE INDICATING PACKAGING - Damage indicating packaging is disclosed. A damage indicating material may be applied between inner and outer wrapper layers. When the damage indicating material is exposed to oxygen, excessive heat and/or excessive pressure, the material changes in appearance to thereby alert the user that the package may be compromised. The damage indicating material may include an anti-counterfeiting taggant material. Active and intelligent tamper-evident packaging is thus provided. | 05-19-2016 |
20160145037 | Beverage Cartridge Containing Pharmaceutical Actives - A child-resistant cartridge adapted to be used with an automatic brewing machine. The cartridge has a base and a lidding. The base can contain a pharmaceutical active. The lidding can be a multilayer laminate with an outer layer and an inner layer. The cartridge can be made out of tear resistant materials that are sufficient to prevent 70% of children from accessing the contents of three or more cartridges during a Child-Resistant Screening Test. | 05-26-2016 |
20160151123 | MEDICAL STERILE CONTAINER WITH SAFETY VENTILATION VALVE | 06-02-2016 |
20160151244 | TRANSPORTING DEVICE FOR AN AUTOMATED DRUG-DOSING DEVICE | 06-02-2016 |
20160166468 | Novel Medicine Bottle Caps with Daily Prescription Dose Reminder | 06-16-2016 |
20160180747 | Sealing Label | 06-23-2016 |
20160184074 | Safety Cartridge for a Removable Vena Cava Filter - The invention relates to a safety cartridge ( | 06-30-2016 |
20160193003 | PACKAGE FOR OSTOMY BARRIER RING | 07-07-2016 |
20160193402 | TRANSPORT CARRIAGE FOR FLUSH SOLUTIONS | 07-07-2016 |
20160193966 | ARRANGEMENT FOR CARRYING OBJECTS, IN PARTICULAR MEDICATIONS OR MEDICAL ARTICLES, IN A VEHICLE | 07-07-2016 |
20160195218 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FREEZING, STORING AND THAWING BIOPHARMACEUTICAL MATERIALS | 07-07-2016 |
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20160374759 | LOCKABLE RETAINER ASSEMBLY - A lockable retainer assembly adapted for retaining or releasing a panel having at least one edge by preventing or allowing movement of an edge of the panel. The lockable retainer assembly includes a rocker rotatably disposed at the edge, the rocker having a slot and is configured to protrude into the panel's path of movement when the rocker is rotatably disposed in a relaxed position. The rocker is configured to clear the panel's path of movement when the rocker is rotatably disposed in a depressed position. A lock is slidingly disposed within the slot and adapted to prevent rotation of the rocker when the lock is disposed in a relaxed position and allow rotation of the rocker when the lock is disposed in a depressed position. In the depressed position, the clears the path of movement of the panel, enabling the panel to be inserted or removed through the path. | 12-29-2016 |
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