Abstract:
A system and a method for administering a solution (12) from a container (10) to a patient (35) are provided. The container (10) is divided into a solution side (16) and a drain side (18) separated by a tear line (20). The solution side (16) and the drain side (18) are in fluid communication with one another and with a port (28) that connects to the patient (35). The container (10) is separable at the tear line (20) such that contents of a peritoneum cavity of the patient (35) may be drained into the drain side (18) of the container (10). Then, the solution (12) from the solution side (16) of the container (10) may be drained from the container (10) into the patient (35).
Abstract:
A system and a method for administering a solution (12) from a container (10) to a patient (35) are provided. The container (10) is divided into a solution side (16) and a drain side (18) separated by a tear line (20). The solution side (16) and the drain side (18) are in fluid communication with one another and with a port (28) that connects to the patient (35). The container (10) is separable at the tear line (20) such that contents of a peritoneum cavity of the patient (35) may be drained into the drain side (18) of the container (10). Then, the solution (12) from the solution side (16) of the container (10) may be drained from the container (10) into the patient (35).
Abstract:
A connector assembly is provided having a male component (12) and a female component (10) to provide fluid communication between a fluid source and a destination such as a patient. The female component (10) includes a door (28) rotatable about a hinge (30). The door (28) is forced open by a longitudinal member (34) within the male component (12). The door (28) is converted into a position parallel to the length of the female component (10) providing fluid communication between a tubing (36) extending into the female component (10). A sleeve (44) is further provided to permit and to prevent fluid flow through a tubing by rotation of the sleeve (44) resulting in compression and expansion of longitudinal members (46) within the sleeve (44) and thereby the tubing.
Abstract:
On a mis au point un appareil permettant de séparer, stériliser et fabriquer de nouveaux raccords de tubes. Ledit appareil comprend un moyen électromécanique pour détecter la présence d'un collier de serrage pour empêcher les fuites de fluide pendant le fonctionnement. Ledit appareil comprend également un moyen pour forcer la compressibilité par une séquence prédéterminée d'opérations. Tous les composants électroniques sont contenus dans la partie supérieure de l'appareil afin de les isoler de toutes éventuelles fuites de fluide s'écoulant naturellement sur et dans la base dudit appareil.
Abstract:
A flexible fluid junction (21) that links three or more fluid ducts (22, 23, 24) is provided. The junction includes a pair of flexible webs with at least three tubes or fluid ducts disposed between the flexible webs (26, 27). The outer periphery of the webs is sealed together and around the tubes to define a chamber (28). An end (25, 29) of each tube terminates inside the chamber so that fluid may flow from each tube through the chamber. Still further, a method of manufacturing a flexible fluid junction and a method of using a flexible fluid junction are also provided.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for processing blood are disclosed. Blood is directed through the inlet (46) of a separation device (40) for removing undesired matter while directing the blood substantially free of undesired matter from the outlet (48) of the separation device (40) and into a collection container (18) through the first port (P1). Residual air from the collection container (18) is expelled through a second port (P2) different from the first port (P1). The residual air is directed toward the inlet (46) of the separation device (40) to remove residual blood from the separationdevice (40) for collection in the collection container (18) through the first port (P1).
Abstract:
A system for connection of a transfer spike (24) on the end of a tube (19) with another tube (11), in which the connection portions may be ultraviolet sterilized prior to connection. Both the spike and the tube for connection communicate with a housing member (26) having a tubular, collapsible sheath member (42) which is ultraviolet transparent. Also, a clamping system (28, 44) may be provided for closing flow through the system.
Abstract:
A parenteral fluid delivery bag (1) having a line set (40) formed integral with the bag, the line set being peelably releasable from the remainder of the bag so as to assume a deployed position adapted to enter into fluid communication with a patient. In an alternate embodiment, a plurality of bags (200, 222) connected by an integrally formed wye-junction (216) are adapted for delivery to a patient and retrieval of fluid from a patient.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for processing blood are disclosed. Blood is directed through the inlet (46) of a separation device (40) for removing undesired matter while directing the blood substantially free of undesired matter from the outlet (48) of the separation device (40) and into a collection container (18) through the first port (P1). Residual air from the collection container (18) is expelled through a second port (P2) different from the first port (P1). The residual air is directed toward the inlet (46) of the separation device (40) to remove residual blood from the separationdevice (40) for collection in the collection container (18) through the first port (P1).
Abstract:
Apparatus for disconnecting, sterilizing and making new tubing connection. The apparatus includes electromechanical means for sensing the presence of a clamp to prevent fluid leaks during operation. The apparatus also includes means for forcing compliance with a predetermined sequence of operations. All electronic components are contained in the top of the apparatus to isolate same from any potential fluid leaks which will naturally flow over and into the base of the apparatus.