Abstract:
A flush syringe assembly (20) comprises a barrel (21) including a cylindrical side wall (22) having an inside surface (23) defining a chamber (25) for retaining fluid, an open proximal end (27) and a distal end (28) having a passageway therethrough in fluid communication with the chamber (25) . A plunger (37) including an elongate body portion (38) having a stopper (41) at its distal end (40) is provided. The stopper (41) is slidably positioned in fluid-tight engagement with the inside surface (23) of the barrel (21) for driving fluid out of the chamber (25) through the passageway. The stopper (41) includes a distal portion (62) and a proximal portion (61) separated by a spring element (63) and configured to compress when fluid is being driven through the passageway by motion of the plunger (37) and to continue to drive fluid through the passageway after motion of the plunger (37) has stopped.
Abstract:
The fluid delivery system includes a fluid path set with a first section adapted for connection to a syringe and to a source of fluid to be loaded into the syringe, and a second section that is removably connected to the first section. A connector removably connects the first and second sections. The connector includes a first connector member having a first luer member and a first annular member disposed about the first luer member. The connector further includes a second connector member having a second luer member and a second annular member disposed about the second luer member. A check valve arrangement is disposed in of one of the first and second connector members for limiting fluid flow to one direction through the connector. The first and second annular members are adapted to operably engage to securely and releasably connect the first and second connector members.
Abstract:
A device and a method for accurate and remote dispensing of a radioactive liquid are disclosed. A source of a radioactive liquid (1) and a source of a flushing liquid (5) are selectively connected to a fluid delivery path (7, 8, 10) by way of valve means (V1). An activity metering unit (9) is operable to determine a level of radioactivity in a metering section (8) of the fluid delivery path downstream from the valve means (V1). The device is operated by transporting a first amount of radioactive liquid (1) to the metering section (8), using the activity metering unit (9) to measure a reference level of radioactivity, calculating a second amount of the radioactive liquid still to be delivered such that the first and second amounts of radioactive liquid together have some predetermined level of radioactivity, and delivering the first and second amounts of radioactive liquid to the destination (11).
Abstract:
A catheter-flushing fluid lock system (100) for maintaining the patency of the lumen of an indwelling catheter (203). The system is comprised of a fluid locked system such as a tubing system (104) in fluid connection with an indwelling catheter, said tubing system defining an internal volume and at least one proximal terminal (106) for intermittent connection with an external fluid source
Abstract:
A cap (10) connected to a liquid supplying tube (90) includes a passage, a liquid absorption member (40), and a gas permeable and liquid impermeable filter (50). The passage communicates with the tube and has open end. The liquid absorption member (40) is located with the passage. The filter (50) is mounted at the end of the passage to close the passage.
Abstract:
A device (10) for delivering a fluid to a patient, including an exit port (70), a dispenser (40) for causing fluid from a reservoir to flow to the exit port, a local processor (50) programmed to cause a flow of fluid to the exit port based on flow instructions from a separate, remote control device, and a wireless receiver (60) connected to the local processor for receiving the flow instructions. The device also inlcudes a housing free of user input components for providing flow instructions to the local proessor, in order to reduce the complexity and costs of the device so that the device lends itself to being disposable in nature. A system and a kit are also described that include the fluid delivery device, a separate, remote control device, and accessories for transcutaneous delivery of fluid medications. Methods of utilizing the fluid delivery device to infuse fluid medications are additionally disclosed.
Abstract:
An infusion system for infusing a liquid into a body includes an external infusion device and a remote commander. The external infusion device includes a housing, a receiver, a processor and an indication device. The receiver is coupled to the housing and for receiving remotely generated commands. The processor is coupled to the housing and the receiver to receive remotely generated commands and to control the external infusion device in accordance with the commands. The indication device indicates when a command has been received and indicates when the command is being utilized to control the external infusion device so that the external infusion device is capable of being concealed from view when being remotely commanded. The remote commander includes a commander housing, a keypad for transmitting commands, and a transmitter for transmitting commands to the receiver of the external infusion device.
Abstract:
This invention relates to an infusion device for a catheter lock solution, to a method of enhancing the patency of catheters in animals and to a catheter lock solution. The device includes a syringe (34) containing a lock solution comprising a citrate salt. The method for enhancing the patency of catheters includes infusing a lumen (14, 16) of an indwelling catheter (10) with a lock solution comprising a citrate salt. In one aspect of the invention, the catheter lock solution includes a citrate salt and a viscosifying agent. The lock solution is prepared to have sufficient viscosity and density to remain in the lumen for a desired amount of time.
Abstract:
A system, a method and administration lines are provided for self-priming of a solution delivery system. The administration lines are arranged such that resultant forces acting on the lines create different forces applied on each lumen resulting in solution flowing in one of the lumen undergoing a higher isostatic pressure. The lumens forming the administration line may be formed from concentric tubings or formed from separate tubings extending varied lengths into the solution container. As a result, automatic priming of the administration line and the solution delivery system is provided.
Abstract:
A fluid delivery system is disclosed which includes a pump (12) and a fluid delivery set (11). The fluid delivery set (11) includes a stop cock valve (19), and the pump (12) includes a valve actuation unit (14) into which the stop cock valve (19) is positioned for operation of the system. The valve actuation unit (14) includes a valve receiving mechanism (32) which requires the valve (19) to be closed in order to be inserted into or removed from the valve actuation unit (14), thereby preventing accidental free flow of fluid at all times. The fluid delivery set (11) may also include an auxiliary fluid source (18) to allow periodic flushing of the fluid delivery line (25), and the valve actuation unit (14) can be programmed by the pump (12) to automatically initiate periodic flushing cycles if desired.