Abstract:
This disclosure relates generally to medical tubing assemblies and methods for fluid delivery from a single fluid reservoir. In one example, a tubing assembly may be configured to couple to an endoscope for distributing fluid between the endoscope and a fluid reservoir during an endoscopic procedure. The assembly may comprise a tubing manifold, a cap configured to be removably attached to the fluid reservoir, a portion of gas supply tubing and lens wash supply tubing in fluid communication between the manifold and the endoscope, a portion of gas supply tubing in fluid communication between the cap and the manifold, and a portion of lens wash supply tubing in fluid communication between the fluid reservoir and the manifold. Further examples may include portions of irrigation supply tubing and portions of alternate gas supply tubing selectively connectable in fluid communication between the manifold, fluid reservoir and endoscope.
Abstract:
Devices, systems, and methods for mitigating leakage from connectors and tubing of an endoscope system when the connectors and or tubing are disconnected from fluid ports of the endoscope system. A tubing assembly for connecting a fluid line to an endoscope and a fluid source may include an elongate tube having a lumen, a connector coupled to an end of the elongate tube and having a port in fluid communication with the lumen, and a fluid control component configured to selective adjust fluid flow through the lumen and the port. The fluid control component may be located in one or more of a cover for the fluid source, the tubing, the connector, and/or other components in fluid communication with the lumen. The fluid control component may be a valve. The valve may be manually actuated from a closed position to an opened position.
Abstract:
Devices, systems, and methods for a suction valve assembly for a medical device. The suction valve assembly may include a valve well and a valve stem. The valve stem may include a first seal, a second seal, and a third seal. The valve stem may include a first opening and a second opening fluidly coupled to one another via a lumen. The valve well may include a proximal opening, a distal opening, and an intermediate opening. The valve stem may be configured to translate within the valve well to adjust between a first configuration in which the third seal is a barrier between the intermediate opening and the distal opening and the lumen is fluidly isolated from the intermediate opening and a second configuration in which the first seal is a barrier between the proximal opening and the intermediate opening and the lumen is isolated from the proximal opening.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for redirecting a flow of air/gas to flush fluid channels. An illustrative container and tube set for redirecting a flow of air may include a container, a water supply tube including a first lumen extending therethrough, a gas supply tube including a second lumen extending therethrough, a manifold including a first inlet for receiving air, a second inlet for receiving fluid from the container, a first air outlet, and a second fluid outlet, and a valve positioned within the manifold. When the valve is in a first configuration, the first inlet is in fluid communication with the first air outlet, and the second inlet is in fluid communication the second fluid outlet and when the valve is in a second configuration, the first inlet is in fluid communication with the second fluid outlet.
Abstract:
A medical valve may comprise a valve stem and an operation portion. The operation portion may include a stationary portion, a movable portion which is movable relative to the stationary portion and fixed relative to the valve stem, a seal disposed between the stationary portion and the movable portion, and a biasing member. Movement of the movable portion in a first direction may cause deformation of the biasing member, such that a restorative force of the biasing member urges movement of the movable portion in a second direction opposite the first direction. A frictional force between the seal and one of the stationary portion and the movable portion resists the movement of the movable portion in the second direction.
Abstract:
A device for closing a tissue opening includes a body extending from a first end to a second end and a first anchoring element connected to the first end of the body and a second anchoring element connected to the second end of the body. At least one of the first anchoring element and the second anchoring element is movable between an insertion configuration, in which the at least one of the first and second anchoring elements is insertable through a target tissue such that the body extends across a tissue opening to be treated, and an anchoring configuration, in which the first and second anchoring elements engage target tissue on a first side and a second side, respectively, of the tissue opening.
Abstract:
Stent delivery systems and methods for making and using stent delivery systems are disclosed. An example stent delivery system may include an inner shaft. A deployment sheath may be disposed about the inner shaft. A stent may be disposed between the inner shaft and the deployment sheath. A stent reconstraining member may be secured to an inner surface of the deployment sheath and releasably secured to the stent.
Abstract:
A tubular prosthesis that includes a scaffolding formed by at least one scaffolding filament; a cover; and at least one controlled ingrowth feature constructed and arranged to abut an inner surface of a lumen wall when the prosthesis is implanted in the body lumen. The controlled ingrowth feature may extend inwards or outwards from the prosthesis outer surface. The controlled ingrowth feature may be formed by a scaffolding filament; by a separate filament; by the cover; and combinations thereof.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to a delivery catheter with a mechanism of discharging an adhesive during and/or immediately prior to deployment of the medical device by the delivery catheter.
Abstract:
Apparatuses for manipulating a collapsible medical device include a sheath, a first shaft including a first grasping member and a second grasping member. The second grasping member is separated from the first grasping member by a distance. The collapsible medical device may be manipulated by actuating the first grasping member and the second grasping member and by increasing the distance between the first grasping member and the second grasping member. Methods of using the apparatuses are provided.