Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090120505 | FLUID FLOW CONTROLLER - A flow controller includes a housing having central portion and finger-gripping portions on either side of said central portion. The housing defines an interior flow path and includes a breakable member at least partially positioned within the interior flow path of the housing to prevent the passage of fluid through the flow path. The breakable member includes a stem integrally molded to a tubular member. The finger-gripping portions have a cross sectional area greater than the cross sectional area of the central portion. The central portion includes a wall having a selected thickness. | 05-14-2009 |
20090187153 | WINGED NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND FRANGIBLE COVER - Medical needle assemblies incorporating a needle cover are provided. According to one aspect, a medical needle assembly includes a hub portion and a pair of outwardly extending wings. The hub portion may have a raised orientation member, with the wings being foldable to overlay the raised orientation member and contact the raised orientation member and each other. Alternatively, the hub portion may have an anti-rotation member adapted to cooperate with the wings to limit rotation of the wings with respect to the hub portion. | 07-23-2009 |
20090198196 | PHLEBOTOMY NEEDLE ASSEMBLY AND FRANGIBLE COVER - Medical needle assemblies incorporating a needle cover are provided. According to one aspect, the needle cover is integrally formed from a material that: (1) is sufficiently rigid to prevent bending of an underlying cannula, (2) is suitable for allowing a frangible portion thereof to be broken under pre-selected conditions, and/or (3) has a moisture vapor transmission rate sufficient for steam sterilization of a needle tip enclosed by the needle cover. According to another aspect, at least part of a cap portion and a hub portion of the needle cover are translucent. According to yet another aspect, the needle cover is provided with a wing having an enlarged rib suitable for gripping during separation of a cap portion from the remainder of the needle cover. | 08-06-2009 |
20100052274 | CART ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH BLOOD FILTRATION - Cart assemblies for use with blood filtration are described. An example cart assembly for use with blood filtration includes a base including a recessed portion to receive one or more containers defining compartments each to receive a container of a fluid transfer system. Additionally, the base includes a plurality of transport members coupled to respective portions of the base. A plane on which a surface of the recessed portion lies is below a portion of each of the plurality of transport members. Additionally, the cart assembly includes a hanger assembly comprising a plurality of suspension members from which another container of the fluid transfer system is to be suspended and a pole to couple the base to the hanger assembly. | 03-04-2010 |
20100294693 | 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. | 11-25-2010 |
20110303316 | UMBILICUS FOR USE IN AN UMBILICUS-DRIVEN FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM - An umbilicus is provided for use in an umbilicus-driven fluid processing system. The umbilicus has a pair of anchor portions, at least one fluid-transmitting lumen, and a drive shaft. The fluid-transmitting lumen and drive shaft extend between the anchor portions. The lumen and drive shaft may be comprised of different materials. If multiple lumen are provided, they may either be separate from each other and the drive shaft or defined in a single umbilicus body which also provides a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the drive shaft. | 12-15-2011 |
20110306913 | BEARING AND BEARING ASSEMBLY FOR UMBILICUS OF A FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM - A one-piece bearing is provided for use with a fluid processing assembly of the type having an umbilicus, a bearing support, a gimbal received within the bearing support, and a liner at least partially received within the gimbal. The bearing is secured to a midsection of the umbilicus and adapted to be at least partially received within the liner. An inner surface of the bearing engages the umbilicus while an outer surface of the bearing engages at least a portion of the liner for rotation relative to the liner. | 12-15-2011 |
20120216891 | CLAMPING SYSTEMS AND APPARATUS - A clamping apparatus is provided for use with a fluid flow device, such as a blood separation system. The clamping apparatus includes a clamp head at least partially defining first and second tube openings each to receive tubing. The clamping apparatus also includes a first actuator coupled to a first flow control member. The first flow control member is configured to be movable via the first actuator relative to the first tube opening to control fluid flow through tubing located in the first tube opening. The clamping apparatus further includes a second actuator coupled to a second flow control member. The second flow control member is movable via the second actuator relative to the second tube opening to control fluid flow through tubing located in the second tube opening. | 08-30-2012 |
20120312408 | UMBILICUS FOR USE IN AN UMBILICUS-DRIVEN FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM - An umbilicus is provided for use in an umbilicus-driven fluid processing system. The umbilicus has a pair of anchor portions, at least one fluid-transmitting lumen, and a drive shaft. The fluid-transmitting lumen and drive shaft extend between the anchor portions. The lumen and drive shaft may be comprised of different materials. If multiple lumen are provided, they may either be separate from each other and the drive shaft or defined in a single umbilicus body which also provides a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the drive shaft. | 12-13-2012 |
20130096462 | Phlebotomy Needle Assembly And Frangible Cover - Medical needle assemblies incorporating a needle cover are provided. According to one aspect, the needle cover is integrally formed from a material that: (1) is sufficiently rigid to prevent bending of an underlying cannula, (2) is suitable for allowing a frangible portion thereof to be broken under pre-selected conditions, and/or (3) has a moisture vapor transmission rate sufficient for steam sterilization of a needle tip enclosed by the needle cover. According to another aspect, at least part of a cap portion and a hub portion of the needle cover are translucent. According to yet another aspect, the needle cover is provided with a wing having an enlarged rib suitable for gripping during separation of a cap portion from the remainder of the needle cover. | 04-18-2013 |
20130153484 | FLUID SEPARATORS EMPLOYING A FLUIDIC BEARING - A fluid separation device is provided with an outer housing and a rotor rotatably received within the outer housing. The rotor housing has a first end and a second end. The outer surface of the rotor and/or the inner surface of the outer housing is adapted to allow passage of a fluid component through the surface. The device further includes a flexible seal associated with one of the ends of the rotor and adapted to allow for rotational, non-axial, and axial movement of the rotor with respect to the outer housing. | 06-20-2013 |
20130237946 | Sterile Openable Access Port and Containers Including the Same - A connector for providing sterile access to a flexible container is provided that comprises a tubular member having a first portion and a second portion, each of the first portion and the second portion having an open end. The first portion and second portion are joined to each other by a frangible segment, with each of the first portion and the second portion having a gripable surface associated therewith that is configured to facilitate the application of torsional force to the tubular member at the frangible segment. Upon the application of a sufficient amount of torsional force, the frangible segment will break, permitting the first and second portions to be separated from each other. | 09-12-2013 |
20130248040 | UMBILICUS FOR USE IN AN UMBILICUS-DRIVEN FLUID PROCESSING SYSTEM - An umbilicus is provided for use in an umbilicus-driven fluid processing system. The umbilicus has a pair of anchor portions, at least one fluid-transmitting lumen, and a drive shaft. The fluid-transmitting lumen and drive shaft extend between the anchor portions. The lumen and drive shaft may be comprised of different materials. If multiple lumen are provided, they may either be separate from each other and the drive shaft or defined in a single umbilicus body which also provides a lumen for receiving at least a portion of the drive shaft. | 09-26-2013 |
20140080113 | BLOOD COMPONENT SAMPLING SYSTEM AND BLOOD PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING SAME - A blood component sampling system and method are disclosed. The system is pre-connected and includes a collected blood component container and a reservoir having substantially fixed volume and at least one volumetric indicator indicating a selected volume and a sample container docking station configured to cooperate with a sample collection container. The system and method provide ease of sampling with reduced risk of contamination. | 03-20-2014 |