Abstract:
A dialysis bag is provided, including a first layer of film (22) and a second layer of film (24) each having a closed end (26) and an opposite outlet end (28), the layers sealed together about corresponding peripheral edges (30, 32) to define a bag chamber (46). An outlet assembly (36) is sealingly disposed at the corresponding outlet ends and has a tubular administrative outlet (38) with an inlet (40) and is in fluid communication with the bag chamber. A dimple (50) is formed in at least one of the layers adjacent to the inlet for preventing occlusion as a fluid level decreases in the bag.
Abstract:
An infusion map system [10] includes a memory [14] storing at least infusion mapping instructions, and a processor [16] that executes the stored instructions. When the processor [16] executes the infusion mapping instructions, the infusion map system [10] performs a displaying function that displays at least a portion of an electronic medical record [30, 32, 34] associated with a patient and a diagramming function that receives the electronic medical record and generates an infusion map [38] showing all intravenous drugs being administered to the patient. For each of the drugs, the infusion map [38] further illustrates a route of administration for the drug. An order administering function performed by the system [10] allows a user to alter the infusion map [38], and a record updating function of annotating the electronic medical record to correspond to the altered infusion map.
Abstract:
A storage tray (10) for one or more syringes is provided that comprises a recess (32) for each of the syringes to be held in the tray. Each recess has first and second opposed sidewalls (34, 36) that define a space therebetween for receiving the barrel of the syringe. Each of the first and second sidewalls has one or more deformable projections (40) thereon that protrude into the space between the sidewalls for positively retaining the barrel of the syringe between the first and second sidewalls. Additionally, a slot (50) is provided for receiving the thumb rest (16) of the plunger (14), with the slot comprising a third sidewall (52) oriented generally transverse to the first and second sidewalls, with the third sidewall including a further projection (54) for engaging a surface of the thumb rest.
Abstract:
The invention relates to the field of treatment of ischemic conditions and diseases using a cell population comprising CD34+ cells isolated from peripheral blood of a subject. The invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a cell population comprising CD34+ cells, (ii) a plasma protein, and (iii) an isotonic solution comprising at least one salt, said isotonic solution comprising acetate, gluconate, or both acetate and gluconate. Methods of treating tissue damaged by ischemia in a subject and methods of treating a medical condition, wherein the pharmaceutical composition of the invention is administered, are further provided herein. Also, methods of promoting mobilization of CD34+ cells from bone marrow into peripheral blood are provided herein.
Abstract:
Bone hemostat compositions, and methods for their use and manufacture are provided. Exemplary hemostatic compositions include polymeric components such as random and non-random copolymers, natural polymers, ceramics, reactive group polymers, and combinations thereof. Bone compositions may be used during surgical procedures, and may be applied to bone to inhibit or prevent bleeding from bone.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a hemostatic composition comprising: a) a biocompatible polymer in particulate form suitable for use in hemostasis, and b) one hydrophilic polymeric component comprising reactive groups.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a hemostatic composition comprising: a) a biocompatible polymer in particulate form suitable for use in hemostasis, and b) one hydrophilic polymeric component comprising reactive groups.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a hemostatic composition comprising: a) a biocompatible polymer in particulate form suitable for use in hemostasis, and b) one hydrophilic polymeric component comprising reactive groups.
Abstract:
The invention discloses a method for the production of a polymerized product comprising the following steps: - providing a polymerization device to which a polymerization mixture and a separation medium can be applied and wherein flow of said mixture and medium can be conducted in appropriate ducts for said mixture and medium, - transporting said polymerization mixture in a duct of said polymerization device thereby allowing the polymerization reaction, - transporting said mixture in a duct of said polymerization device in a continuous flow, - interrupting said continuous flow of said mixture with said separation medium so as to obtain consecutive volumes of said mixture and volumes of said separation medium, - further transporting said consecutive volumes of said mixture and volumes of said separation medium in a duct of said polymerization device wherein said mixture further polymerizes to obtain a discontinuous polymerized product, and removing said discontinuous polymerized product from said polymerization device.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to the development of improved methods for quantifying antigen in a vaccine composition in the absence of available antigen standards. More specifically, the disclosure provides fast and robust methods of separating antigens from vaccine compositions, comprising the steps of solubilizing antigen without detergent and without alkylation, using acidification to prevent antigen subtypes from binding again, isolating antigen subtypes with chromatography, and quantifiying the eluted antigen with amino acid analysis. The methods of the disclosure are applicable for use with a variety of antigens, thereby providing an improved method in the art of vaccine manufacturing to date.