Implantable access port including fluid handling features

    公开(公告)号:US11633582B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-25

    申请号:US17105339

    申请日:2020-11-25

    申请人: C. R. Bard, Inc.

    发明人: Jeremy B. Cox

    IPC分类号: A61M39/02 A61M39/04

    摘要: An access port for subcutaneous implantation is typically connected to a catheter, a distal portion of which is disposed within a vein or other vessel of the patient. The access port described herein is configured with enhanced fluid handling features to improve fluid flow therethrough while reducing the likelihood of clotting or occlusions in the attached catheter, thus improving system patency. The access port includes a body defining a reservoir, a needle-penetrable septum covering the top opening of the reservoir, a stem including a lumen in fluid communication with the reservoir, and a volume control device positioned in the reservoir. The volume control device includes a floor designed to move from a first position below the side opening to a second position adjacent the bottom surface, and a spring element positioned between the floor and the bottom surface, the spring element biasing the floor in the first position.

    Systems and methods for ultrasound-based medical device assessment

    公开(公告)号:US11413015B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-08-16

    申请号:US15951903

    申请日:2018-04-12

    申请人: C. R. Bard, Inc.

    摘要: Systems and methods for assisting the placement of a catheter within the body of a patient through the use of an ultrasound imaging system are disclosed. In particular, the systems and methods described herein enable a clinician to determine, prior to insertion of the medical device, how much of the device will be disposed within the vessel, thus enabling the clinician to choose a catheter with suitable length. In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system for assisting with placement of the medical device comprises a console, a probe for producing an image of a target location, and a processor. The processor provides to a user proximity information relating to the anticipated proximity of the medical device to the target location prior to insertion of the medical device. A display is included for depicting the image, target location depth, and the proximity information of the medical device to the target location.

    Apparatus and methods for detection of a removable cap on an ultrasound probe

    公开(公告)号:US10820885B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-03

    申请号:US13918707

    申请日:2013-06-14

    申请人: C. R. Bard, Inc.

    IPC分类号: A61B8/00 A61B8/08

    摘要: An ultrasound imaging device including the ability to determine when a component, such as a removable probe cap, is attached to a portion of an ultrasound probe. Such a cap is employed in one embodiment to act as a spacer component to provide a standoff for the probe head. Detection of probe cap attachment to the ultrasound probe enables the resultant ultrasound image to be adjusted automatically by the ultrasound imaging system. In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system comprises an ultrasound probe, a cap or other component that is attachable to the probe, and a component attachment detection system for detecting attachment of the component to the probe. Once the cap is detected, an aspect of an ultrasound image produced by the imaging system is modified, such as cropping the image to remove undesired portions of the cap, such as the spacer component.

    Systems and methods for ultrasound-based medical device assessment

    公开(公告)号:US09949720B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-24

    申请号:US13656563

    申请日:2012-10-19

    申请人: C. R. Bard, Inc.

    摘要: Systems and methods for assisting the placement of a catheter within the body of a patient through the use of an ultrasound imaging system are disclosed. In particular, the systems and methods described herein enable a clinician to determine, prior to insertion of the medical device, how much of the device will be disposed within the vessel, thus enabling the clinician to choose a catheter with suitable length. In one embodiment, an ultrasound imaging system for assisting with placement of the medical device comprises a console, a probe for producing an image of a target location, and a processor. The processor provides to a user proximity information relating to the anticipated proximity of the medical device to the target location prior to insertion of the medical device. A display is included for depicting the image, target location depth, and the proximity information of the medical device to the target location.