Abstract:
Disinfection cap (300) includes housing (302) comprising closed top (322), essentially cylindrical sidewall (304), and open bottom (324) formed by the sidewall with opening (326) to inner cavity (328) within the housing for receiving tip (12) including mating feature (13) of needleless connector (9). Disinfection sponge (380) can be configured within inner cavity, removable cover (399) sealing opening to inner cavity to seal sponge within inner cavity prior to cap use. Inner cavity includes at least one thread (340) on inner surface (330) of its sidewall that does not correspond to the mating feature (13) of needleless connector, but is sufficient to interlock with mating feature of needleless connector. Plurality of disinfection caps are disposed on strip (2220) of IV pole hanging device (2260) such that each cap can be peeled off the strip unsealed for immediate use, or separated from the strip sealed for later use.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a medical device (10) comprising a friction member (30, 48) configured to assist in controlling and/or limiting unintentional and/or undesirable movement between two releasably secured components (18, 28) of the medical device. The releasably secured components may be part of a resistance assembly for holding a medical device actuator (20) in a particular position and/or to improve the ease of which the activator moves into one position versus another position.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an adaptor (1 ) for connecting a drug delivery device (100) to a needleless access device (200) having a straight external thread, the adaptor comprising engagement means for mounting said adaptor on the drug delivery device, and an internal thread intended to cooperate with said external thread (201 ) on a determined length L, said internal thread showing on a distal part (5b) of said length L a major diameter D1 mating that of said straight external thread, characterized in that said internal thread shows on a proximal part (5a) of said length L a major diameter D2, where D2 is strictly smaller than D1, said internal thread further comprising a tapered portion (5c) linking said proximal part (5a) to said distal part (5b). The invention further relates to a drug delivery device comprising such an adaptor and to methods for connecting the needleless access device to the adaptor, and to the drug delivery device.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is drawn to a device for injecting or extracting fluid, comprising a channeling body having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the channeling body is adapted for injecting or extracting fluid through an opening at the distal end. The device also includes a male luer connector at the distal end about the opening, and can further include an arm attached to the channeling body. The male luer connector can be adapted to engage with a female luer connector. The arm can also be configured to lock the female luer connector in place along an outer surface of the female luer connector.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a lockable connection system for components in medicine and medical technology that have fluids passing through them with a female, tube- or cone-shaped receptacle (11, 21, 41, 51) having an interior receptacle section and an external first fixing section, and a male, tube- or cone-shaped insertion element (12, 62, 72, 82, 92, 112, 132, 152) to be accommodated in the female receptacle section (11, 21, 41, 51) and an external second fixing section (14, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150) interacting with the first fixing section for fixing the connection system. The invention is characterized in that the first or second fixing section has at least two radially outward-protruding lobes (13, 13', 23, 23', 33, 33', 43, 43', 53, 53'), the radial external edge of which lies on a diameter greater than 7.83 mm and/or whose axial thickness at the base is greater than 1.3 mm. Alternatively, the invention is characterized in that the first or second fixing section has at least three radially outward-protruding lobes.
Abstract:
Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein verriegelbares Verbindungssystem für fluiddurchströmte Bauteile für die Medizin und Medizintechnik mit einer weiblichen, röhr- bzw. konusförmigen Aufnahme (11, 21, 41, 51), welche einen inneren Aufnahmeabschnitt und einen äußeren ersten Fixierabschnitt aufweist, und einem männlichen, röhr- bzw. konusförmigen Steckelement (12, 62, 72, 82, 92, 112, 132, 152) zur Aufnahme in dem weiblichen Aufnahmeabschnitt (11, 21, 41, 51) und einem äußeren zweiten Fixierabschnitt (14 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150), welcher mit dem ersten Fixierabschnitt zur Fixierung des Verbindungssystems zusammenwirkt. Die Erfindung ist dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der erste oder zweite Fixierabschnitt wenigstens zwei radial nach außen vorstehende Flügel (13, 13', 23, 23', 33, 33', 43, 43', 53, 53') aufweist, deren radiale Außenkante auf einem Durchmesser größer als 7,83 mm liegt und/oder deren axiale Dicke an der Basis größer als 1,3 mm ist. Alternativ ist die Erfindung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der erste oder zweite Fixierabschnitt wenigstens drei, radial nach außen vorstehende Flügel aufweist.
Abstract:
An enteral adapter coupling for connecting non-ENFit threaded enteral equipment with ISO 80369-3 compliant and compatible enteral equipment. The adapter coupling includes a first end substantially corresponding to an ISO 80369-3 coupling format, a second end substantially conforming to a threaded enteral feeding coupling format, and an internal lumen extending through the coupling allowing fluid communication between the first end and the second end.
Abstract:
A medical tubing connector includes a first connector portion configured for connecting to a mating second connector. A tube engagement portion is integral with and opposite the first connector portion and configured for connecting to a medical tube. A liquid passage extends through the first connector portion and the tube engagement portion. The first connector portion includes a continuous outer surface for sealing engagement with the mating second connector. An annular portion is integral with and surrounds the male connector portion. A connecting portion connects the first connector portion to the annular portion. The connecting portion is discontinuous permitting liquid to pass through the connecting portion so that liquid is prevented from pooling between the first connector portion and the annular portion.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a catheter connector configured to provide an escape location for a liquid medium trapped therein. The catheter connector includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end includes a proximal end port for mating communication with a fluid delivery device. The body defines a hollow interior extending from the proximal end to the distal end. In one embodiment, the catheter connector includes an insert configured within the hollow interior of the connector. The insert defines a bore therethrough that is configured to receive a catheter at least partially therein. Further, the bore includes an interior wall and an exterior wall defining a thickness therebetween. The interior wall includes at least one discontinuity. Thus, when the catheter is inserted through the bore, at least one cavity is formed by the catheter and the at least one discontinuity of the insert. The cavity is configured to collect a liquid medium within the catheter connector, thereby maintaining a secure connection between the catheter and the catheter connector. In another embodiment, the hollow interior of the catheter connector may be manufactured with at least one discontinuity so as to form a cavity configured to collect a liquid medium within the catheter connector.