Abstract:
A fluid transfer device for transferring fluid between a supply reservoir and a fill reservoir includes a metering reservoir and a manifold that forms at least part of a first channel that is fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The first channel comprises a first cannula extending from the manifold. The manifold forms at least part of a second channel fluidly connected with the metering reservoir. The second channel comprises a second cannula extending from the manifold. A third channel extends through the manifold and comprises a third cannula having a first end proximate a distal end of the first cannula and a second end proximate a distal end of the second cannula. A first check valve is disposed within the first channel and a second check valve is disposed within the second channel.
Abstract:
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to systems and methods for transferring fluids. A fluid pathway can extend between a first fluid container and a second fluid container. An air chamber can be in fluid communication with the fluid pathway between the first fluid container and the second fluid container. During normal operating pressures, air can be maintained in the air chamber. During low pressure conditions (e.g., caused by a malfunction), the air in the air chamber can expand to a sensing location (e.g., in the fluid pathway). An air sensor can detect the presence of the air at the sensing location, and can provide an indication of a possible low pressure condition.
Abstract:
Methods, apparatuses, kits and systems are disclosed that allow a transfer of medication from a manufacturer's vial, ampoule or other container through a closed system transfer to an intravenous apparatus and into a patient, while reducing additional steps, procedures, components required for the same transfer procedure to reduce sources of human error and medical administered errors.
Abstract:
A drug mixing system including at least one receptacle port adaptor adapted to be inserted into a port of a fluid receptacle, at least one syringe adaptor adapted to be attached to a syringe and to the at least one receptacle port adaptor and at least one vial adaptor adapted for connection to a vial containing a drug and adapted for connection to the at least one syringe adaptor, the system being characterized in that at least one of the receptacle port adaptor, the at least one syringe adaptor and the at least one vial adaptor being vented to the atmosphere in a manner which prevents release to the atmosphere of possibly harmful contents of the vial in a liquid, solid or gaseous form.
Abstract:
A medical connector system including a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has a housing, a biasing member, and at least one projection. The second connector has at least one groove for receiving the at least one projection. The proximal end of the second connector is configured to be at least partially disposed within the distal end of the housing of the first connector. Upon application and release of a first set of opposing axial forces applied to the connector system, the first connector is locked to the second connector and, upon application and release of a second set of opposing axial forces, the first connector is released from the second connector. The connectors may include indicators to show when the connector system is in the locked position.
Abstract:
A system includes a needle hub having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the needle hub has a connection portion configured to receive a first container. The system further includes a cannula received by the needle hub with the cannula having a proximal end and a distal end and a cannula seal having a resilient sleeve enclosing at least a portion of the cannula. The system also includes a vial adapter configured to be attached to a second container with the vial adapter having a vial seal that is configured to engage the cannula seal. The cannula seal has a first position where the cannula seal encloses the distal end of the cannula and a second position where the cannula seal is retracted to expose the distal end of the cannula.
Abstract:
A reconstitution arrangement for transferring the contents of a first container (136) with the contents of a second container (110) and subsequently retransferring the mixture to the first container (136), the arrangement including a transfer device (114) having a fluid passageway extending between first and second ends (111, 113), a cartridge holder (138) secured to second end (113) of the transfer device, the cartridge holder (138) having a needle (144, 145) with first and second piercing tips (117, 119), the first piercing tip (117) extending into the fluid passageway of the transfer device, a first container receiving portion (115) having the second piercing tip (119) extending therein and being arranged to receive the first container (136), a housing (118) secured to the cartridge holder with a plunger rod (122) within the housing, and a cover (130) extending over the transfer device (114), cartridge holder (138) and housing (118), the cover and transfer device having an interlocking arrangement to prevent removal of the cover (130) until activated by the second container (110).
Abstract:
A syringe barrel includes a cylindrical main body portion configured to allow liquid-tight sliding of a gasket; and a hollow distal end portion configured to extend distally from the cylindrical main body portion. The distal end portion includes: a hollow small-diameter distal end portion having a puncture end portion configured to be inserted into a puncturable portion of a medical device having a female luer taper; and a large-diameter portion having a diameter larger than a diameter of the small-diameter distal end portion, an outer surface of the large-diameter portion being tapered such that the outer diameter of the large-diameter portion increases from a distal end to a proximal end thereof. The large-diameter portion is configured to connect to a connection portion of the medical device. The small-diameter distal end portion is housed in the connection portion upon connection of the large-diameter portion to the connection portion.
Abstract:
A device for packaging, conserving, and extemporaneously preparing a plurality of active principles, including a reservoir having a compartment for containing a volume of liquid, the reservoir including a neck defining a dispenser opening; a head that is movable relative to the reservoir between a first distal position for conservation and a second proximate position for preparation; a leaktight closure mechanism; and a rupture mechanism for rupturing the closure mechanism. The closure mechanism is formed by a blister that contains at least two active principles and has at least two compartments, each compartment containing an active principle. The blister is fastened on the neck of the reservoir so as to close it, such that after opening the blister by the rupture mechanism, the active principles enter into contact with the liquid and dissolve therein.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to unitary bottle for injection, more particularly, to a unitary medicine bottle having an integral structure where a medicine container is easily connected with a plastic container including a solution at a completely sterilized state so that powdered, freeze-dried or liquid medicine is mixed with the solution with one touch for a short time. The unitary medicine bottle for injection according to the present invention comprises: a plastic container equipped with a coupling member connected with a medicine container at one end and a releasing member for releasing a liquid medicine to be at the other end; a protection cap integrally formed with the coupling member to accept the medicine container; and a flue needle which moves forward in a direction of the medicine container and perforates a stopper of the medicine container and is inserted in the coupling member connecting the plastic container with the medicine container.