Anchoring system for a medical article

An anchoring system for securing a catheter to a patient includes an anchor pad and a retainer. The retainer is supported by the anchor pad and includes a base and a cover. A groove upon the base is arranged to receive a branching site of a catheter where the lumens merge distal to the insertion site. One or more posts also protrude from the base to the cover at a position which will be disposed between the two distal branches of the catheter. The cover closes over the base, securing the branching site between the groove and the posts. The contact between the retainer and catheter thereby inhibits inadvertent motion of the catheter upon the patient. A latch mechanism is disposed upon the retainer to maintain the cover in a closed position over the branching site of the catheter on the base.

Anchoring System For A Medical Article

An anchoring system for securing a catheter to a patient includes an anchor pad and a retainer. The retainer is supported by the anchor pad and may include a base and a cover. A groove upon the base can be arranged to receive a branching site of a catheter where the lumens merge distal to the insertion site. One or more posts may also protrude from the base to the cover at a position disposed between the two distal branches of the catheter. The cover closes over the base securing the branching site between the groove and the posts. The contact between the retainer and catheter thereby inhibits inadvertent motion of the catheter upon the patient. A latch mechanism may be disposed upon the retainer to maintain the cover in a closed position over the branching site of the catheter on the base. 1. A catheter securement device , comprising:a catheter;an anchor pad having an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion thereof;a retainer configured to retain a portion of the catheter, the portion of the catheter comprising a branched section, the retainer comprising a first portion hingedly attached to a second portion, moveable between an open position and a closed position, the first portion including two posts and the second portion including two posts, the first portion posts configured to engage the second portion posts so as to form a portion of an outer distal surface of the retainer when the retainer is in the closed position; anda latching mechanism configured to releasably secure the first and second portion in the closed position.2. The catheter securement device according to claim 1 , wherein the second portion posts are configured to engage the portion of the catheter so as to restrict movement of the catheter in at least a longitudinal direction.3. The catheter securement device according to claim 1 , wherein the retainer is rotatably coupled to the anchor pad.4. The catheter securement device according to claim 1 , wherein the posts on the first portion ...

ANCHORING SYSTEM FOR A MEDICAL ARTICLE

An anchoring system () for securing a catheter () to a patient includes an anchor pad () and a retainer (). The retainer () is supported by the anchor pad () and includes a base () and a cover (). A groove () upon the base () is arranged to receive a branching site () of a catheter where the lumens merge distal to the insertion site. One or more posts ( ) also protrude from the base () to the cover () at a position which will be disposed between the two distal branches of the catheter (). The cover () closes over the base (). securing the branching site () between the groove and the posts. The contact between the retainer and catheter thereby inhibits inadvertent motion of the catheter upon the patient. A latch mechanism () is disposed upon the retainer to maintain the cover in a closed position over the branching site of the catheter on the base. 1. A catheterization system for securing at least a portion of a catheter , the system comprising:a catheter having an elongated body and a branching site, at least three elongated sections extending from the branching site;a retainer including a base, a cover and at least two posts, the cover being moveable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position, each of the base and the cover having a generally curvilinear groove, the grooves together forming a channel when the cover is in the closed position, the at least two posts being disposed in the channel so that the channel and the at least two posts define a shape that generally matches a shape of the branching site and the three elongated sections of the catheter, each post having a contact surface configured to abut against the catheter at the branching site so as to inhibit movement of the secured portion of the catheter in at least one direction, the channel and the at least two posts supporting the secured portion of the catheter at least when the cover is in the closed position;a latching mechanism operable between the base and the cover to ...

Biological Fluid Collection System

A drainage and/or collection system () for biological fluids includes at least one conduit () for transporting a biological fluid (F) from a catheter () to a collection device () and a gas pressure source () configured to feed a gas (G) into the at least one conduit () between the catheter () and the collection device (). The gas (G) causes the biological fluid (F) arranged in the at least one conduit () to drain into the collection device (). A method includes inserting a catheter (), draining a fluid (F) into a collection device () via a conduit (), and introducing gas (G) into the conduit () so as to force fluid (F) remaining in the conduit () into the collection device (). 1. A drainage or collection system for biological fluids , comprising:at least one conduit for transporting a biological fluid from a catheter to a collection device; anda gas pressure source configured to feed a gas into the at least one conduit between the catheter and the collection device,wherein the gas causes the biological fluid arranged in the at least one conduit to drain into the collection device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein a pressure of the gas exiting the gas pressure source is at least one of:greater than atmospheric pressure;greater than atmospheric pressure and having the form of a continuous gas flow;greater than atmospheric pressure and having the form of a gas flow which occurs for a predetermined amount of time;greater than atmospheric pressure and having the form of a gas flow which occurs for between about 1 second and about 10 seconds;greater than atmospheric pressure and having the form of a single pressure pulse; andsufficient high so as to cause substantially all fluid in the at least one conduit to drain into the collection device.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one of:the gas pressure source is manually actuated device;vacuum is utilized to assist in removal of fluid in the at least one conduit; andvacuum is utilized to assist in ...

Automated Method of Pooling Elimination with a Biological Fluid Collection System

A drainage and/or collection system for biological fluids includes at least one conduit for transporting a biological fluid from a catheter to a collector device and a gas pressure source configured to feed a gas into the at least one conduit between the catheter and the collection device. The gas causes the biological fluid arranged in the at least one conduit to drain into the collection device. A method includes inserting a catheter, draining a fluid into a collector device via a conduit, and introducing gas into the conduit so as to force fluid remaining in the conduit into the collection device. 1. A drainage or collection system for biological fluids , comprising:at least one conduit for transporting a biological fluid from a catheter to a collection device; andan automated device programmable to automatically supply at least one gas pulse through the at least one conduit and into the collection device.2. The drainage or collection system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the automated device comprises a programmable microprocessor coupled to control a gas source.3. The drainage or collection system in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the gas source comprises a vacuum pump.4. The drainage or collection system in accordance with claim 2 , wherein the automated device further comprises a pressure transducer structured and arranged to monitor the gas pressure of the at least one gas pulse.5. The drainage or collection system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the automated device comprises a user interface to program at least one of gas pressure magnitude claim 1 , gas pulse duration claim 1 , and period between pulses.6. The drainage or collection system in accordance with claim 1 , further comprising a valve located between the catheter and the container to prevent the at least one gas pulse from flowing toward the catheter.7. The drainage or collection system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the automated device includes a gas pulse control or ...

Stool Management System

A stool management system having a tubular body including a first end section disposable in a rectum of a patient and a second end section including a first connector which detachably mates with a second connector coupled to a collection container which receives waste matter passed through the tubular body from the bowel of the patient.

Catch Assembly For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway; a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch assembly comprising a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, a catch-biasing member which biases the catch, and a follower responsive to a cam, whereby the catch is responsive to the follower and correspondingly, the cam.

Connector System

A connector which couples to an outlet conduit to decrease an outlet conduit passageway pressure differential between outlet conduit opposing first and second ends, whereby the connector includes a mixing chamber having a first inlet port in fluidic communication with a connector first open end and the mixing chamber; an outlet port in fluidic communication with the mixing chamber and a connector second open end; and a second inlet port in fluidic communication with the connector second open end and the mixing chamber. Additionally, a connector including a connector internal surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a sensor module operatively coupled to the connector passageway to sense a parameter of a first fluid flowing in a first fluid flow path through the connector passageway.

Connector System

A connector which couples to an outlet conduit to decrease an outlet conduit passageway pressure differential between outlet conduit opposing first and second ends, whereby the connector includes a mixing chamber having a first inlet port in fluidic communication with a connector first open end and the mixing chamber; an outlet port in fluidic communication with the mixing chamber and a connector second open end; and a second inlet port in fluidic communication with the connector second open end and the mixing chamber. Additionally, a connector including a connector internal surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a sensor module operatively coupled to the connector passageway to sense a parameter of a first fluid flowing in a first fluid flow path through the connector passageway.

Laser Induced Sealing of Concentrically Layered Materials

A connection, and methods of making an using such a connection, the connection comprising a first layer; a second layer concentrically disposed about the first layer; and a laser-induced seal between portions of the first and second layers; wherein the laser-induced seal provides a fluid-tight engagement between the first and second layers. As to particular embodiments of the connection, the first layer can be incorporated into a first conduit and the second layer can be incorporated into a second conduit. 1. A connection comprising:a first layer;a second layer concentrically disposed about said first layer; anda laser-induced seal between portions of said first and second layers;wherein said laser-induced seal provides a fluid-tight engagement between said first and second layers.2. The connection of claim 1 , wherein:said first and second layers are formed from corresponding first and second materials; andsaid first and second materials are selected from the group consisting of: a thermoplastic elastomer, polypropylene, polypropylene derivatives, polyethylene, polyethylene derivatives, polyolefin elastomer, polyvinylidene fluoride, polycarbonate, and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.3. The connection of claim 2 , wherein said first and second materials are similar.4. The connection of claim 2 , wherein said first and second materials are dissimilar.5. The connection of claim 1 , wherein concentric disposition of said second layer about said first layer positions a portion of a first layer external surface of said first layer adjacent to a portion of a second layer internal surface of said second layer.6. The connection of claim 5 , wherein said first layer external surface contacts said second layer internal surface.7. The connection of claim 6 , wherein said laser-induced seal is generated between at least said first layer external surface and said second layer internal surface.8. The connection of claim 1 , wherein said first layer is incorporated into a first ...

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Catch Assembly For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway; a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch assembly comprising a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, a catch-biasing member which biases the catch, and a follower responsive to a cam, whereby the catch is responsive to the follower and correspondingly, the cam. 1. A connector system for releasably connecting tubes , comprising:a female coupler having a first passageway;a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch movably coupled to said female coupler;', 'a catch-biasing member which biases said catch; and', 'a follower responsive to a cam;, 'a catch assembly comprisingwherein said catch is responsive to said follower and correspondingly, said cam.2. The connector system of claim 1 , wherein said catch assembly comprises a one-piece construct.3. The connector system of claim 2 , wherein said catch claim 2 , said catch-biasing member claim 2 , and said follower are formed as said one-piece construct.4. The connector system of claim 1 , wherein said catch is movably coupled to said female coupler such that said catch is capable of:inward movement toward a female coupler inner space defined by a female coupler inner surface of said female coupler; andoutward movement away from said female coupler inner space.5. The connector system of claim 4 , wherein said catch is movably coupled to said female coupler inner surface.6. The connector system of claim 5 , wherein said catch is movably disposed within a channel inset within said female coupler inner surface; andwherein said channel communicates with said female couple inner space.7. The connector system of claim 6 , further comprising a catch-receiving element coupled to said male coupler;wherein upon releasable matable axial ...

Medical Device Securement System

A catheter securement device holds a medical article such as a catheter in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device includes a retainer and a clamp. The retainer and clamp can include interengaging structure that can include a ratchet mechanism that allows a single securement system to be used with medical articles that have different longitudinal lengths as well as medical articles that have distally located contact surfaces. 1. A securement system , comprising:a medical article; a body member having a channel formed therethrough about a channel axis, the channel configured to retain at least a first portion of the medical article;', 'two support members, each support member being configured to support the body member; and', 'a first abutment surface configured to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article in a first longitudinal direction; and, 'a retainer comprising a collar configured to at least partially surround at least a second portion of the medical article;', 'a second abutment surface configured to inhibit longitudinal movement of the medical article in a second longitudinal direction opposite the first longitudinal direction; and', 'at least one series of ratchet teeth and at least one locking tooth configured to couple the clamp and the retainer and to allow movement of the clamp relative to the retainer in at least the first longitudinal direction, wherein movement of the clamp relative to the retainer in the first longitudinal direction moves the second abutment surface closer to the first abutment surface., 'a clamp comprising2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one locking tooth extends in a lateral and outward direction.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one locking tooth extends in an upward direction.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one series of ratchet teeth is formed on the clamp ...

Catch Assembly For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway; a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch assembly comprising a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, a catch-biasing member which biases the catch, and a follower responsive to a cam, whereby the catch is responsive to the follower and correspondingly, the cam. 1. A connector system for releasably connecting tubes , comprising:a female coupler having a first passageway;a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch movably coupled to said female coupler;', 'a catch-biasing member which biases said catch; and', 'a follower responsive to a cam;, 'a catch assembly comprisingwherein said catch is responsive to said follower and correspondingly, said cam.2. The connector system of claim 1 , wherein said catch assembly comprises a one-piece construct.3. The connector system of claim 2 , wherein said catch claim 2 , said catch-biasing member claim 2 , and said follower are formed as said one-piece construct.4. The connector system of claim 1 , wherein said catch is movably coupled to said female coupler such that said catch is capable of:inward movement toward a female coupler inner space defined by a female coupler inner surface of said female coupler; andoutward movement away from said female coupler inner space.5. The connector system of claim 4 , wherein said catch is movably coupled to said female coupler inner surface.6. The connector system of claim 5 , wherein said catch is movably disposed within a channel inset within said female coupler inner surface; andwherein said channel communicates with said female couple inner space.7. The connector system of claim 6 , further comprising a catch-receiving element coupled to said male coupler;wherein upon releasable matable axial ...

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector System

A connector which couples to an outlet conduit to decrease an outlet conduit passageway pressure differential between outlet conduit opposing first and second ends, whereby the connector includes a mixing chamber having a first inlet port in fluidic communication with a connector first open end and the mixing chamber; an outlet port in fluidic communication with the mixing chamber and a connector second open end; and a second inlet port in fluidic communication with the connector second open end and the mixing chamber. Additionally, a connector including a connector internal surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a sensor module operatively coupled to the connector passageway to sense a parameter of a first fluid flowing in a first fluid flow path through the connector passageway.

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path. 1. A connector system for releasably connecting tubes , comprising:a female coupler having a first passageway;a male coupler having a second passageway;a catch movably coupled to said female coupler;a catch-receiving element coupled to said male coupler;wherein upon releasable matable axial coupling of said female and male couplers, said catch engages with said catch-receiving element to fix an axial position of said female coupler in relation to said male coupler, thereby achieving a connected condition of said connector system in which said first and second passageways dispose in fluidic communication to provide a fluid flow path; anda release element movably coupled to said female coupler;wherein travel of said release element along a female coupler outer surface of said female coupler disengages said catch from said catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of said connector system.2. The connector system of claim 1 , wherein said travel comprises linear motion along said female ...

Connector Having A Tubular Inner Surface Barb

A connector including a tubular inner surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a barb inwardly extending from the tubular inner surface into the connector passageway proximate the connector first open end, the barb terminating in a barb tip which disposes away from the connector first open end. The barb tip is configured to engage with a conduit external surface of a conduit inserted into the connector first open end for receipt within the connector passageway. As to particular embodiments, the tubular inner surface and the barb can be formed as a one-piece construct. 1. A connector comprising:a tubular inner surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; anda barb inwardly extending from said tubular inner surface into said connector passageway proximate said connector first open end, said barb terminating in a barb tip which disposes away from said connector first open end.2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein said barb tip is configured to engage with a conduit external surface of a conduit inserted into said connector first open end for receipt within said connector passageway.3. The connector of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of discrete barbs inwardly extending from said tubular inner surface into said connector passageway proximate said connector first open end claim 2 , each said discrete barb terminating in a discrete barb tip which disposes away from said connector first open end.4. The connector of claim 3 , wherein said plurality of discrete barbs are disposed in circumferentially spaced apart relation.5. The connector of claim 2 , wherein said barb is configured as an annular barb circumferentially extending about said tubular inner surface.6. The connector of claim 2 , wherein said barb is configured as a helical barb helically extending about said tubular inner surface.7. The connector of claim 2 , wherein said ...

Catch Assembly For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway; a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch assembly comprising a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, a catch-biasing member which biases the catch, and a follower responsive to a cam, whereby the catch is responsive to the follower and correspondingly, the cam.

Laser Induced Sealing of Concentrically Layered Materials

A connection, and methods of making an using such a connection, the connection comprising a first layer; a second layer concentrically disposed about the first layer; and a laser-induced seal between portions of the first and second layers; wherein the laser-induced seal provides a fluid-tight engagement between the first and second layers. As to particular embodiments of the connection, the first layer can be incorporated into a first conduit and the second layer can be incorporated into a second conduit.

Midface distractor

An external midface distractor is disclosed for attachment to the bones of a patient's cranium and midface region for performing an osteogenesis procedure to gradually lengthen a portion of the craniofacial skeleton. The midface distractor generally includes an external halo assembly for engaging the patient's cranium, a central adjustment assembly, a vertical central rod, at least one horizontal cross piece assembly including at least one distraction screw, and at least one bone engaging portion which is mounted to the targeted facial bone to be distracted. The midface distractor may also include various individual adjustment mechanisms that provide surgeons greater and more precise control over the distraction vector than is available with current devices. That is, the midface distractor may provide surgeons with additional anterior-posterior and medial-lateral adjustments, thus permitting surgeons to more precisely and accurately control the direction of distraction. The midface distractor may also permit surgeons to easily and accurately alter the direction of distraction after the distraction procedure has commenced thereby providing surgeons the ability to readjust the ultimate vector of distraction anytime during the procedure, as necessary.

Midface distractor

An external midface distractor is disclosed for attachment to the bones of a patient's cranium and midface region for performing an osteogenesis procedure to gradually lengthen a portion of the craniofacial skeleton. The midface distractor generally includes an external halo assembly for engaging the patient's cranium, a central adjustment assembly, a vertical central rod, at least one horizontal cross piece assembly including at least one distraction screw, and at least one bone engaging portion which is mounted to the targeted facial bone to be distracted. The midface distractor may also include various individual adjustment mechanisms that provide surgeons greater and more precise control over the distraction vector than is available with current devices. That is, the midface distractor may provide surgeons with additional anterior-posterior and medial-lateral adjustments, thus permitting surgeons to more precisely and accurately control the direction of distraction. The midface distractor may also permit surgeons to easily and accurately alter the direction of distraction after the distraction procedure has commenced thereby providing surgeons the ability to readjust the ultimate vector of distraction anytime during the procedure, as necessary.

Medical device securement system

A catheter securement device 100 holds a medical article such as a catheter in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device 100 includes a retainer 102 and a clamp 104. The retainer 102 and clamp 104 include interengaging structure. The interengaging structure may be a ratchet mechanism by which a medical provider tightens the clamp against the retainer. The ratchet mechanism allows a single securement system to be used with medical articles that have different longitudinal lengths as well as medical articles that have distally located contact surfaces. The retainer forms a channel 106 into which at least a portion of the medical article is inserted. Each of the retainer 102 and the clamp 104 include at least one abutment surface that can abut against a contact point or surface on the medical article.

Cannulated fastener system

A cannulated fastener system is provided for orthopedic applications that include attaching bone plates to bone. The bone fastener has a cannulation with an inner shape. One or more screwdrivers is provided with a shaft having a shape that matches the cannulation of the fastener to rotationally fix the fastener to the screwdriver. In addition, the screwdrivers have a cutting blade that begins the drilling of a hole for the bone fastener. The screwdrivers may either be for use with a single fastener or have multiple fasteners loaded within a retaining sleeve for automatic or controlled dispensing.

Adjustable tool for cannulated fasteners

A tool (1) is disclosed for use in forming holes in bone and for driving a cannulated fastener (100) into the formed hole. The tool (1) may having a cutting tip (220) for drilling a hole into bone, and may have a shaft (200) and sleeve (340) for accepting the cannulated fastener (100) and for driving it into the drilled hole. The tool (1) may be adjustable to allow fasteners (100) of different lengths to be accepted, while ensuring that a portion of the cutting tip (220) protrudes beyond the end of the fastener (100). A multiple-screw tool (1) is also disclosed that allows more than one cannulat ed fastener (100) at a time to be stacked on the tool (1), thus speeding the installation process.

Cannulated fastener system

A cannulated fastener system is provided for orthopedic applications that include attaching bone plates to bone. The bone fastener has a cannulation with an inner shape. One or more screwdrivers is provided with a shaft having a shape that matches the cannulation of the fastener to rotationally fix the fastener to the screwdriver. In addition, the screwdrivers have a cutting blade that begins the drilling of a hole for the bone fastener. The screwdrivers may either be for use with a single fastener or have multiple fasteners loaded within a retaining sleeve for automatic or controlled dispensing.

Midface distractor

An external midface distractor is disclosed for attachment to the bones of a patient's cranium and midface region for performing an osteogenesis procedure to gradually lengthen a portion of the craniofacial skeleton. The midface distractor generally includes an external halo assembly for engaging the patient's cranium, a central adjustment assembly, a vertical central rod, at least one horizontal cross piece assembly including at least one distraction screw, and at least one bone engaging portion which is mounted to the targeted facial bone to be distracted. The midface distractor may also include various individual adjustment mechanisms that provide surgeons greater and more precise control over the distraction vector than is available with current devices. That is, the midface distractor may provide surgeons with additional anterior-posterior and medial-lateral adjustments, thus permitting surgeons to more precisely and accurately control the direction of distraction. The midface distractor may also permit surgeons to easily and accurately alter the direction of distraction after the distraction procedure has commenced thereby providing surgeons the ability to readjust the ultimate vector of distraction anytime during the procedure, as necessary. Methods are provided for using the distractor to conduct a distraction procedure.

Midface distractor

Medical device securement system

A catheter securement device 100 holds a medical article such as a catheter in position upon the body of a patient and at least inhibits longitudinal movement of the medical article. The securement device 100 includes a retainer 102 and a clamp 104 . The retainer 102 and clamp 104 include interengaging structure. The interengaging structure may be a ratchet mechanism by which a medical provider tightens the clamp against the retainer. The ratchet mechanism allows a single securement system to be used with medical articles that have different longitudinal lengths as well as medical articles that have distally located contact surfaces. The retainer forms a channel 106 into which at least a portion of the medical article is inserted. Each of the retainer 102 and the clamp 104 include at least one abutment surface that can abut against a contact point or surface on the medical article. The abutments inhibit motion of the medical article in proximal and distal directions through the channel when the clamp 104 is tightened against the retainer 102 . The securement system may be designed for single or multi-use.

Endotracheal tube having a recessed cuff, one or more suction apertures arranged therein, and/or a cuff having stiffeners and method of making and/or using the same

An endotracheal tube includes a main tube with a proximal end and a distal end and an inflatable cuff arranged on the main tube. The inflatable cuff includes a main inflation area. Possible features include at least one generally annular recess or indentation arranged on a proximal end of the cuff, at least one axial recess or indentation arranged on a proximal end of the cuff, at least one recess or indentation arranged in the main inflation area, at least one recess or indentation extending into the main inflation area, at least one suction aperture arranged in the main inflation area, at least one suction aperture arranged in a recess or indentation located in the main inflation area, and at least one suction lumen arranged in a recess or indentation extending into the main inflation area.

Cannulated fastener system

Midface distractor

Catch assembly for releasably connecting fluid conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway; a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch assembly comprising a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, a catch-biasing member which biases the catch, and a follower responsive to a cam, whereby the catch is responsive to the follower and correspondingly, the cam.

Cannulated fastener system with screwdriver shank passing through cannulation of bone screw and to rotate screw and having blade on end to commence cutting

A cannulated fastener system is provided for orthopedic applications that include attaching bone plates to bone. The bone fastener has a cannulation with an inner shape. One or more screwdrivers is provided with a shaft having a shape that matches the cannulation of the fastener to rotationally fix the fastener to the screwdriver. In addition, the screwdrivers have a cutting blade that begins the drilling of a hole for the bone fastener. The screwdrivers may either be for use with a single fastener or have multiple fasteners loaded within a retaining sleeve for automatic or controlled dispensing.

Ventilator attachment fitting usable on a endotracheal tube having an integrally formed suction lumen and method of making and/or using the same

A ventilation connector (10) for connecting an endotracheal tube (4) to a ventilation source includes a body (11/13). A ventilation port (12) is arranged on the body (11/13) and is configured to connect to the ventilation source. A suction port (15) is arranged on the body (11/13) and is integrally formed with the body (11/13). An interface portion (16/17) is configured to extend into a proximal end (2) of the endotracheal tube (4). A method for intubation using the connector (10) includes inserting at least a portion (3) of endotracheal tube (4) into a trachea, inflating a cuff (8) of the endotracheal tube (4), and supplying gas into a patients lungs via the endotracheal tube (4).

Device for cutting or heating medical implants

The present invention relates to a hand-held device for cutting or heating medical implants, in particular for cutting and bending resorbable implants. The device comprises a heating element electrically connectable to a power source (e.g., a battery), a switch for selectively completing the circuit between the heating element and the power source, and a housing for enclosing the battery and associated electrical connections. The invention is directed to a kit comprising a handle assembly and multiple interchangeable cutting or heating tips for use therewith. One tip member is configured for heating an implant to a sufficient temperature to cut the implant while a second tip member is configured forheating the implant to a sufficient temperature to bend the implant. A tip member housing an additional power source may be provided to bend larger size implants.

Adjustable tool for cannulated fasteners

Cannulated fastener system

A cannulated fastener system is provided for orthopedic applications that include attaching bone plates to bone. The bone fastener has a cannulation with an inner shape. One or more screwdrivers is provided with a shaft having a shape that matches the cannulation of the fastener to rotationally fix the fastener to the screwdriver. In addition, the screwdrivers have a cutting blade that begins the drilling of a hole for the bone fastener. The screwdrivers may either be for use with a single fastener or have multiple fasteners Loaded within a retaining sleeve for automatic or controlled dispensing.

Polyalkylamine complexes for ligand extraction and generation

Connector system

A connector which couples to an outlet conduit to decrease an outlet conduit passageway pressure differential between outlet conduit opposing first and second ends, whereby the connector includes a mixing chamber having a first inlet port in fluidic communication with a connector first open end and the mixing chamber; an outlet port in fluidic communication with the mixing chamber and a connector second open end; and a second inlet port in fluidic communication with the connector second open end and the mixing chamber. Additionally, a connector including a connector internal surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a sensor module operatively coupled to the connector passageway to sense a parameter of a first fluid flowing in a first fluid flow path through the connector passageway.

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector system for releasably connecting fluid conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector system for releasably connecting fluid conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second pas-sageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler dis-engages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector sys-tem. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector System For Releasably Connecting Fluid Conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Connector System

A connector which couples to an outlet conduit to decrease an outlet conduit passageway pressure differential between outlet conduit opposing first and second ends, whereby the connector includes a mixing chamber having a first inlet port in fluidic communication with a connector first open end and the mixing chamber; an outlet port in fluidic communication with the mixing chamber and a connector second open end; and a second inlet port in fluidic communication with the connector second open end and the mixing chamber. Additionally, a connector including a connector internal surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a sensor module operatively coupled to the connector passageway to sense a parameter of a first fluid flowing in a first fluid flow path through the connector passageway.

Connector system for releasably connecting fluid conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway, a male coupler having a second passageway, a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, and a catch-receiving element coupled to the male coupler. The connector system further includes a release element movably coupled to the female coupler, whereby travel of the release element along or over a female coupler outer surface of the female coupler disengages the catch from the catch-receiving element to achieve a disconnected condition of the connector system. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, whereby the connector system includes at least one valve biased by a valve-biasing member disposed external to or outside of the fluid flow path.

Polyalkylamine complexes; and use in electrochemical cells for ligand extraction; molecular oxygen recovery

Catch assembly for releasably connecting fluid conduits

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a connector system for releasably connecting together tubes, for example medical tubing, and methods of making and using such a connector system, whereby the connector system includes a female coupler having a first passageway; a male coupler having a second passageway; and a catch assembly comprising a catch movably coupled to the female coupler, a catch-biasing member which biases the catch, and a follower responsive to a cam, whereby the catch is responsive to the follower and correspondingly, the cam.

Clamp

Laser Induced Sealing of Concentrically Layered Materials

A connection, and methods of making an using such a connection, the connection comprising a first layer; a second layer concentrically disposed about the first layer; and a laser-induced seal between portions of the first and second layers; wherein the laser-induced seal provides a fluid-tight engagement between the first and second layers. As to particular embodiments of the connection, the first layer can be incorporated into a first conduit and the second layer can be incorporated into a second conduit.

Sanitary Fitting

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a sanitary fitting for coupling a fluid conduit to a flexible container to facilitate sterile transfer therebetween, and methods of making and using such a sanitary fitting, whereby the sanitary fitting includes a first annular member having a first annular member bore extending between first annular member first and second ends, the first annular member second end terminating in a flange radially outwardly extending therefrom, the flange comprising a substantially planar face; a second annular member having a second annular member bore extending between second annular member first and second ends, the second annular member couplable to the first annular member to axially align the first and second annular member bores to provide a first fluid flow passageway; and a valve coupled to the second annular member, the valve operable to interrupt fluid flow through a fluid flow path which includes the first fluid flow passageway.

Laser induced sealing of concentrically layered materials

A connection, and methods of making an using such a connection, the connection comprising a first layer; a second layer concentrically disposed about the first layer; and a laser- induced seal between portions of the first and second layers; wherein the laser-induced seal provides a fluid-tight engagement between the first and second layers. As to particular embodiments of the connection, the first layer can be incorporated into a first conduit and the second layer can be incorporated into a second conduit.

同心状に層化された材料のレーザ誘発シール

【課題】同心状に層化された材料のレーザ誘発シールの提供。【解決手段】接続部ならびにそのような接続部の作製および使用方法であって、接続部は、第１層と、第１層を中心として同心状に配置される、第２層と、第１層および第２層の部分間にレーザ誘発シールとを備え、レーザ誘発シールは、液密係合を第１層および第２層の間に提供する。接続部の特定の実施形態に関して、第１層は、第１導管の中に組み込まれることができ、第２層は、第２導管の中に組み込まれることができる。【選択図】図１

Laser induced sealing of concentrically layered materials

A connection, and methods of making an using such a connection, the connection comprising a first layer; a second layer concentrically disposed about the first layer; and a laser- induced seal between portions of the first and second layers; wherein the laser-induced seal provides a fluid-tight engagement between the first and second layers. As to particular embodiments of the connection, the first layer can be incorporated into a first conduit and the second layer can be incorporated into a second conduit.

Laser induced sealing of concentrically layered materials

A connection, and methods of making an using such a connection, the connection comprising a first layer; a second layer concentrically disposed about the first layer; and a laser- induced seal between portions of the first and second layers; wherein the laser-induced seal provides a fluid-tight engagement between the first and second layers. As to particular embodiments of the connection, the first layer can be incorporated into a first conduit and the second layer can be incorporated into a second conduit.

Sanitary fitting

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a sanitary fitting for coupling a fluid conduit to a flexible container to facilitate sterile transfer therebetween, and methods of making and using such a sanitary fitting, whereby the sanitary fitting includes a first annular member having a first annular member bore extending between first annular member first and second ends, the first annular member second end terminating in a flange radially outwardly extending therefrom, the flange comprising a substantially planar face; a second annular member having a second annular member bore extending between second annular member first and second ends, the second annular member couplable to the first annular member to axially align the first and second annular member bores to provide a first fluid flow passageway; and a valve coupled to the second annular member, the valve operable to interrupt fluid flow through a fluid flow path which includes the first fluid flow passageway.

Sanitary Fitting

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a sanitary fitting for coupling a fluid conduit to a flexible container to facilitate sterile transfer therebetween, and methods of making and using such a sanitary fitting, whereby the sanitary fitting includes a first annular member having a first annular member bore extending between first annular member first and second ends, the first annular member second end terminating in a flange radially outwardly extending therefrom, the flange comprising a substantially planar face; a second annular member having a second annular member bore extending between second annular member first and second ends, the second annular member couplable to the first annular member to axially align the first and second annular member bores to provide a first fluid flow passageway; and a valve coupled to the second annular member, the valve operable to interrupt fluid flow through a fluid flow path which includes the first fluid flow passageway.

Sanitary fitting

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a sanitary fitting for coupling a fluid conduit to a flexible container to facilitate sterile transfer therebetween, and methods of making and using such a sanitary fitting, whereby the sanitary fitting includes a first annular member having a first annular member bore extending between first annular member first and second ends, the first annular member second end terminating in a flange radially outwardly extending therefrom, the flange comprising a substantially planar face; a second annular member having a second annular member bore extending between second annular member first and second ends, the second annular member couplable to the first annular member to axially align the first and second annular member bores to provide a first fluid flow passageway; and a valve coupled to the second annular member, the valve operable to interrupt fluid flow through a fluid flow path which includes the first fluid flow passageway.

Stool Management System

A stool management system having a tubular body including a first end section disposable in a rectum of a patient and a second end section including a first connector which detachably mates with a second connector coupled to a collection container which receives waste matter passed through the tubular body from the bowel of the patient.

Anchoring system for a medical article

An anchoring system for securing a catheter to a patient includes an anchor pad and a retainer. The retainer is supported by the anchor pad and may include a base and a cover. A groove upon the base can be arranged to receive a branching site of a catheter where the lumens merge distal to the insertion site. One or more posts may also protrude from the base to the cover at a position disposed between the two distal branches of the catheter. The cover closes over the base securing the branching site between the groove and the posts. The contact between the retainer and catheter thereby inhibits inadvertent motion of the catheter upon the patient. A latch mechanism may be disposed upon the retainer to maintain the cover in a closed position over the branching site of the catheter on the base.

Connector system

A connector which couples to an outlet conduit to decrease an outlet conduit passageway pressure differential between outlet conduit opposing first and second ends, whereby the connector includes a mixing chamber having a first inlet port in fluidic communication with a connector first open end and the mixing chamber; an outlet port in fluidic communication with the mixing chamber and a connector second open end; and a second inlet port in fluidic communication with the connector second open end and the mixing chamber. Additionally, a connector including a connector internal surface defining a connector passageway which communicates between connector first and second open ends; and a sensor module operatively coupled to the connector passageway to sense a parameter of a first fluid flowing in a first fluid flow path through the connector passageway.

Biological fluid collection system

A drainage and/or collection system ( 1 ) for biological fluids includes at least one conduit ( 40 ) for transporting a biological fluid (F) from a catheter ( 10 ) to a collection device ( 50 ) and a gas pressure source ( 70 ) configured to feed a gas (G) into the at least one conduit ( 40 ) between the catheter ( 10 ) and the collection device ( 50 ). The gas (G) causes the biological fluid (F) arranged in the at least one conduit ( 40 ) to drain into the collection device ( 50 ). A method includes inserting a catheter ( 10 ), draining a fluid (F) into a collection device ( 50 ) via a conduit ( 40 ), and introducing gas (G) into the conduit ( 40 ) so as to force fluid (F) remaining in the conduit ( 40 ) into the collection device ( 50 ).