Abstract:
A polymer blend for fabricating medical products having a first 1,2 polybutadiene present from about 1% to about 99% by weight of the blend and having a first melting point temperature; and a second 1,2 polybutadiene present from about 1% to about 99% by weight of the blend and having a second melting point temperature higher than the first melting point temperature.
Abstract:
A filtering chamber for a set for the administration of fluids is provided. The chamber includes a housing providing a passageway for the fluid in the administration set. Within the chamber is a filter of screen which filters the fluid flowing through the housing. The filter or screen is attached to the housing during molding of the housing without the use of bonding agents, resulting in a chamber component which may be produced automatically and economically.
Abstract:
A sensor system for use with an infusion system may include at least one sensor disposed within a catheter, the at least one sensor comprising at least one of an optical sensor, an electrical sensor or a chemical/biochemical sensor. The sensor system may instead include a sample cell that is in fluid communication with the infusion system, which sample cell may be used with an analyzer to determine a patient's condition. The sensor system may be integrated with a control system for an infusion pump to control operation of the pump.
Abstract:
A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an intravenous fluid flow regulator (10) for controlling the I.V. administration of medical fluid to a patient. The fluid flow regulator (10) provides a housing (12) having a top (18) and a bottom (20). A flexible diaphragm (14) is positioned within housing (12). A diaphragm holder (16) is provided inside housing (12) for holding a sealing edge (56) of flexible diaphragm (14) in fluid sealing engagement with diaphragm holder (16). The housing (12) and flexible diaphragm (14) define an inlet fluid reservoir (62) and an outlet fluid reservoir (64). The diaphragm holder (16) defines a by-pass fluid channel (54) from inlet fluid reservoir (62), around diaphragm (14), to outlet fluid reservoir (64). The flexible diaphragm (14) being flexible to alternatively move into inlet fluid reservoir (62) and outlet fluid reservoir (64) depending on a fluid pressure differential between inlet fluid reservoir (62) and outlet fluid reservoir (64).
Abstract:
A medical device, such as a vascular access device, is disclosed for providing access to a medical fluid flow path for the introduction or withdrawal of medical fluids to and from the flow path. The access device includes an indicator for providing a visual indication when the access device has been exposed to an antiseptic agent.
Abstract:
A needleless valve assembly includes a needleless connector having a housing with an inlet end with an inlet opening and an outlet end with an outlet opening, and a valve disposed in the housing to control passage between the openings. The assembly also includes a collar having an exterior surface and an interior surface, and a first end with a collar opening communicating between the interior surface and the exterior surface and a second end moveably attached to the housing. Further, the assembly includes a barrier disposed across the collar opening with a slit therethrough and including an anti-microbial material. The collar is moveable relative to the housing so that the inlet end of the housing depends past the exterior surface of the collar through the slit in the barrier. A kit may include the assembly and a catheter having a first end attached to the outlet opening.
Abstract:
A resealable access site (10) is provided for allowing a cannula (18) multiple accesses to an internal cavity (35) defined by a container (12). The access site (10) includes a first conduit (28) defining a passageway (29) forming a fluid path to the cavity within the container. Sealingly attached to the conduit (28) is a housing (26) with a lower portion (26a) and a lower flange (68) attached to a lower end of the lower portion and extending radially inward from the lower portion. A septum (24) is disposed and compressed within the lower portion, with the septum defining an opening (46) extending upward through at least a portion of the septum. The opening (46) is sized for insertion of the cannula (18) through the septum (24) with the septum sealing about the exterior of the cannula. The septum (24) is maintained in the housing by the support provided by the opposing flange (68) and conduit (28).
Abstract:
A polymer blend for fabricating medical products having a first 1,2 polybutadiene present from about 1% to about 99% by weight of the blend and having a first melting point temperature; and a second 1,2 polybutadiene present from about 1% to about 99% by weight of the blend and having a second melting point temperature higher than the first melting point temperature.
Abstract:
A polymeric tubing having an initial diameter and suitable for connecting to rigid housings including a sidewall defining a fluid pathway and having a longitudinal axis, the sidewall of a polymeric material in an amount by weight within the range of 99.999%-90.0%, and an additive in an amount by weight within the range of 0.001%-10%, and wherein the tubing has been oriented along its longitudinal axis to decrease its diameter to define a oriented diameter.