БАЛЛОНЧИК И СИСТЕМА ПОДАЧИ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННОГО ПРЕПАРАТА, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩАЯ В СЕБЯ ТАКОЙ БАЛЛОНЧИК

Изобретения относятся к медицине и используются для подачи лекарственных препаратов, в частности инсулина. Баллончик имеет дистальный конец, снабженный механическим кодом. Этот код имеет форму окружного выступа, внешний диаметр окружности которого обозначает конкретную концентрацию инсулина, содержащегося в баллончике. Дистальный конец баллончика устанавливают в окружной контур в корпусе. Внешний диаметр выступа на дистальном конце баллончика выбран как больший диаметр для более высокой концентрации инсулина. Только баллончик, содержащий нужную или более низкую концентрацию инсулина можно установить в систему подачи, предназначенную для конкретной концентрации инсулина. Изобретения повышают безопасность лечения. 2 н. и 5 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил. ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (11) 2 318 492 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ A61J 1/06 (2006.01) A61M 5/24 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2004108859/14, 23.08.2002 (72) Àâòîð(û): ÊÐÈÑÒÅÍÑÅÍ Ëàðñ Òîóãîð (DK), ÍÈËÜÑÅÍ Ëàðñ Êîðñáüåðã (DK), ÑÒÅÍÃÎÐ Êèì (DK), ÉÅÍÑÅÍ Ìîðòåí Áåê (DK) (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 23.08.2002 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÍÎÂÎ ÍÎÐÄÈÑÊ À/Ñ (DK) (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 10.03.2005 R U (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 27.08.2001 DK PA200101268 (45) Îïóáëèêîâàíî: 10.03.2008 Áþë. ¹ 7 2 3 1 8 4 9 2 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: DE 20110690 U, 13.09.2001. EP 0774270 A1, 21.05.1997. US 5000744 A, 19.03.1991. US 4685314 A, 11.08.1987. RU 2091087 C1, 27.09.1997. (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 29.03.2004 2 3 1 8 4 9 2 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 03/017915 (06.03.2003) C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: DK 02/00554 (23.08.2002) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129010, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á.Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Þ.Ä.Êóçíåöîâó, ðåã.¹ 595 (54) ÁÀËËÎÍ×ÈÊ È ÑÈÑÒÅÌÀ ÏÎÄÀ×È ËÅÊÀÐÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÃÎ ÏÐÅÏÀÐÀÒÀ, ÂÊËÞ×ÀÞÙÀß Â ÑÅÁß ÒÀÊÎÉ ÁÀËËÎÍ×ÈÊ (57) ...

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FIELD: mechanics. SUBSTANCE: set contains a set of cartridge assemblies. Each cartridge assembly contains the coded fasteners for connection of various assemblies of cartridge with various medicines for specially selected elements of dose set unit. The first cartridge assembly contains the first medicine and the first fastener containing the first coding element which is unique for the first medicine and is specially coded to engage the complementary coding element on the fastener on the first element of dose set unit. The first coding element differs from the second one on the second cartridge assembly. Each fastener is coded by the fastener position with reference to the clamp of the cartridge assembly which has this fastener, or with reference to the clamp of precisely matching dose set element which is fitted with the fastener, for connection of the cartridge assembly so that if one of cartridge holders tries to be connected to the incompatible element of the dose set unit, it either won't be fixed on the place, or its stroke will be blocked before full fixing. EFFECT: connection of only the correct cartridge assembly with the correct element of the dose set unit. 14 cl, 14 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (51) МПК A61M 5/24 (13) 2 567 591 C2 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ 2012149836/14, 21.04.2011 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.04.2011 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: (72) Автор(ы): ЭВЕРИ Ричард Джеймс Винсент (GB), ДРЕЙПЕР Пол (GB), ДЖЕЙМС Алед Мередидд (GB) 23.04.2010 US 61/327,283; 29.07.2010 EP 10171169.5 R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): САНОФИ-АВЕНТИС ДОЙЧЛАНД ГМБХ (DE) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.05.2014 Бюл. № 15 2 5 6 7 5 9 1 (45) Опубликовано: 10.11.2015 Бюл. № 31 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: WO2008/059063 A1, 22.05.2008WO 2008/ 009645 A1, 24.01.2008WO 2008/074897 A1, 26.06.2008US 2003004466 A1, 02. ...

BEHÄLTER MIT EINGEBETTETEM INTEGRIERTEN SCHALTUNGSCHIP UND SYSTEM ZU IHRER ANWENDUNG

Package with integrated circuit chip embedded therein and system for using same

Edible holographic products, particularly pharmaceuticals and methods and apparatus for producing same.

An edible product such as a unit dosage foorm of a pharmaceutically active substance includes a layer of a material that can receive and retain a high resolution microrelief that can convey information. The microrelief is thermo-formable, preferably formed from an aqueous solution of hpmc and/ or hpc plus a plasticizer and colorant. Other additives such as stregheners, surfactants and adherents may be used depending on the application. The materials are selected and proportioned to control the fading or change in color of the visual image or effect produced by the relief to indicate exposure to an unacceptable degree of heat or humidity. The dosage form can be the relief-containing layer itself with the pharmaceutical carried therein. In a preferred form, the layer is an outer coating over a core containing the pharmaceutically active substance. Coated tablets are configured to resist twinning. To produce such dosage forms, the coated core is transported in unison with a flexible mold or ...

Edible holographic products, particularly pharmaceuticals and method and apparatus for producing same.

Edible holographic products particularly pharmaceuticals and apparatus for producing same

Edible holographic products particularly pharmaceuticals and apparatus for producing same

MEDICINE FILM STRIP TO THE REFERENCE OF OVERDOSING

MEDICINE DONOR.

A CARTRIDGE AND A MEDICAL DELIVERY SYSTEM THE SUCH A CARTRIDGE ACCOMMODATE

Enteral feeding extension set connector

A connector for coupling to a base of an indwelling catheter or tube device equipped with a circular hub having a radius, a top surface, a side surface, and a circumferential recess defined in the side surface. The connector has a resilient assembly that includes a plurality of release buttons extending from the resilient assembly and may optionally include a head. The connector may also include a conduit defining a fluid pathway for transferring fluids through the connector. Each release button has a first portion including a finger contact zone and a second portion including a catch. The catch is configured to releasably engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub. The connector is coupled to the circular hub by positioning the connector on the circular hub and depressing the connector until the catches engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub such that the connector is configured to rotate completely about ...

Coded drug reservoir connection element with bendable locking elements

A locking mechanism (200) is provided for use with a reservoir (500) and a reservoir holder so as to prevent unwanted tampering with the reservoir. The mechanism comprises a main body that is coupled to the reservoir. A first bendable feature (230) is provided on the main body. The first bendable feature snaps from a first position to a second position. In the second position, at least a portion of the bendable feature retains the reservoir within the locking mechanism.

User-customizable dosing system

A customizable dosing system is provided, comprising a primary container comprising at least one enclosure, the enclosure containing a dosage unit comprising an active; indicia for selection or deselection of one or more of the dosage units and actives; wherein the indicia enables a user to select a system and one or more dosage units and actives appropriate to a user's needs. Also provided are methods of customizing dosage and treatment, and kits containing a customizable dosing system and one or more complimentary products.

MEDICATION DISPENSING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods for packaging, identifying and dispensing medicines are described. The medicines may in-clude homeopathic and other products. A package may include a container is having a port through which medicine is dispensed. A sleeve partially encloses the container and is slidable along a portion of a surface of the container between two positions. The port is accessible when the sleeve is in one of the two positions and inaccessible when the sleeve is in the other position. The sleeve may include a cover that prevents unassisted extraction of the objects from the container where the cover may be a semi-ad-hesive tape or similar. An identifier and color coding may be provided that distinguishes the contents from the contents of other packages.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION VERIFICATION

A method of processing graphical image data representing optically scanned medication-related units may include receiving image data generated responsive to disposal of the units on a tray disposed a distance from an image acquisition component where the image data includes data indicative of visually observable features of the units disposed on the tray. The method may further include comparing, via processing circuitry, at least two features among the visually observable features from the image data to reference data indicative of corresponding features of reference units. The reference data may be selected for comparison based on an identification of the reference data as corresponding to a prescription being processed. The reference data may also include data indicative of features of the reference units extracted from images captured using hardware corresponding to hardware used to generate the image data. The method may further include generating a likelihood rating for each of the ...

VISUAL ANALYSIS PILL DISPENSER

This disclosure provides a visual analytical method of verifying dispensed pills. In a preferred embodiment, a camera captures one or more parameters of each pill as it travels along a dispense path. The camera stores the parameters, and a processor displays the parameters or evaluates whether the parameters are within a threshold limit for the dispensed pill. If the parameter is outside the threshold, the pill or the receptacle is separated and/or removed. If all the parameters are within the threshold, the pill is stored in a receptacle, and the images are processed and archived for future verification. The process is repeated for each pill in the dispenser. The system captures at least one verification image for every pill dispensed into the receptacle.

TABLET, METHOD OF PRODUCING TABLET, TABLET MANAGEMENT DEVICE, TABLET VERIFICATION DEVICE AND PROGRAM STORAGE MEDIUM

A method of producing a tablet in which an uncoated tablet is coated by a coating agent, the method including: a coating process of coating uncoated tablets with a coating agent by spray coating the coating agent onto tablets that are churned and tumbled inside a container, and drying the tablets inside the container by supplying drying air into the container and exhausting air from the container, wherein spray coating conditions, including air supply temperature, air supply rate, and spray speed, are controlled according to the weight of the coating agent with which the uncoated tablets are coated, such that the humidity of air exhausted during spray coating is within a range of from 14% RH to 30% RH.

IMPROVED IMAGE ACQUISITION FOR MEDICAL DOSE PREPARATION SYSTEM

Use of improved image acquisition for a medical dose preparation system. The medical dose preparation system may include a work station for capturing medical dose preparation images (e.g., to document preparation of a mediation dose). The medical dose preparation image may be captured by a video data stream processor capable of performing an auto cropping technique on a video data stream received from an image device. Accordingly, memory resources may be more efficiently employed while maintaining high quality medical dose preparation images.

DRUG DISPENSER ASSEMBLY

A drug dispenser assembly comprising: a drug dispenser for dispensing a drug in a dispense event; and a skinprint analyser configured to receive a skinprint, preferably a fingerprint, of a user. The skinprint analyser is further configured: to perform a verification test regarding the identity of the skinprint; to conduct a chemical analysis for the presence of a metabolite in the skinprint; and to produce data indicative of results of the verification test and the chemical analysis. The drug dispenser assembly further comprises an actuator configured to actuate a dispense event in the event that the results of one or both of the verification test and the chemical analysis meet one or more predetermined conditions.

CODED FASTENER ASSEMBLY

Disclosed herein are fastening features for cartridge assemblies (14, 20) that include coding features (316, 328, 402-428) that help dedicate a medicament reservoir to specific injection devices. An exemplary cartridge assembly comprises a cylindrical inner surface for holding medicament and a cylindrical outer surface comprising a fastening feature having a first coding element protruding from the cylindrical outer surface. The coding element is configured to engage a complementary coding feature on the fastener on a dose setting member (12) specifically configured to dispense the medicament, thereby allowing only the correct cartridge assembly to connect to the correct dose setting member.

PRINTINGFORMED ARTICLES.

Manufacture of tablets from powder mixture using tablet press with die and two punches, involves compressing powder mixture to tablet under pressure and reproducing diffractive micro structure on part of surface of tablet

Manufacture of tablets from a powder mixture, using a tablet press with a die (3) and two punches (1a,1b) involves compressing the powder mixture to a tablet under pressure, using a die and two punches and reproducing the diffractive micro-structure on at least a part of the surface of the tablet. Manufacture of tablets with an optical security feature from a powder mixture, using a tablet press with a die and two punches involves compressing the powder mixture to a tablet under pressure, using a die and two punches and reproducing the diffractive micro-structure on at least a part of the surface of the tablet. The diffractive micro-structure is reproduced on the surface of the particles of the powder mixture. The surface of the die and/or one or both punches facing the powder mixture is provided with an embossing relief in the form of a diffractive micro-structure, which produces recognizable diffraction effects in the optical spectral range.

Realize a diffraktiven microstructure into a pill surface.

Wir haben ein Verfahren entwickelt, mit der eine diffraktive Mikrostruktur als Sicherheitsmerkmal in die Oberfläche einer Pille eingebracht werden kann, die in einem Pillenpressprozess hergestellt wird. Das Verfahren ist mit den in herkömmlichen Pillenrotationspressen angewandten Produktionsgeschwindigkeiten und Kompressionskräften kompatibel. Somit bietet es der Arzneimittelindustrie ein effizientes Mittel im Kampf gegen Fälschungen und illegale Reimporte von Pillen oder Tabletten.

Method for Holography of Edible Products, Particularly Pharmaceuticals and Apparatus for Producing Same

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of a MICROSTRUCTURE OF DIFFRACTION PATTERN ON LASURFACE Of ONE COMPRESSES

La présente invention vise un procédé par lequel on introduit une microstructure en tant qu'attribut de sécurité dans la surface d'un comprimé. On munit à cet effet le poinçon (1a, 1b) d'une microstructure qui pendant le processus de compression reproduit la microstructure souhaitée sur la surface du comprimé par déformation viscoélastique des particules pulvérulentes. Le procédé est compatible avec les vitesses de production et les forces de compression, ainsi qu'avec les adjuvants conventionnels pour le préformage utilisés dans les presses à comprimés conventionnelles en rotation. Pendant le processus de compression, la température correspond avantageusement à la température ambiante.

ELECTRONIC WEEKLY DOSING DEVICE

La présente invention concerne un dispositif pour permettre aux personnes malentendantes, malvoyantes et à toutes personnes prenant un traitement médical, exemple médicaments, piqures, de ne pas oublier celui-ci. Il est constitué d'un boitier (1), d'une pochette (2) munie d'une languette de fermeture (2 bis), d'une plaque électronique (3), comportant des boutons pression (3 bis) pour le réglage, de l'heure, du jour, pour la prise des médicaments ou de piqures, d'une pochette de rangement pour le stylo-piqures ( 9), de 7 compartiments (4) divisés en 4 compartiments égaux (6), d'une écriture en braille ( 5) et (5 bis ) sur la pochette de stylo-piqure (9) et sur chaque compartiments(4) et (6). Le dispositif est destiné aux personnes, qui suivent un traitement médical afin de leur éviter les oublis de prise de médicaments ou de piqures, et signaler cette prise aux heures et jours précis.

MEDICATION IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

A pill identification system includes a device which is configured to collect three- dimensional image data of surfaces of one or more pills, generate geometric features of the pill(s) from the three-dimensional image data, and identify the pill(s) using the geometric features. In some embodiments, the identified pills can be verified for patient administration by comparing the identified pills to prescription information.

DISPENSERS PREFERABLY FOR MEDICAL PREPARATIONS IN TABLET FORM

Covered pill tray and support therefor

A tray of rectangular configuration having an array of open-topped compartments serves to hold a supply of medication arranged by day and time of taking. Associated with the tray is a support base having provision for storage of medication containers. A case may be provided for the tray and includes a cover to permit the tray to be carried without danger of the pills moving from the individual compartments. Preferably, the assembly is made by a plastic thermoforming process and an improved latch mechanism formed of mating walls of V-shaped configuration is provided.

Personal organization tool

Disclosed is a personal organization tool comprising an indicator and an analog display divided into areas representing days of the week to help people organize themselves and remind them of various events or activities. The tool may be used in co-operation with an apparatus for providing information. The tool is particularly useful for people with short-term memory loss who often experience difficulty in keeping track of when they are supposed to do something.

Coded collapsible drug reservoir

A coded collapsible drug reservoir and a drug delivery system including the coded collapsible drug reservoir. The drug reservoir includes a collapsible housing and a port in communication with the collapsible housing. The drug reservoir further includes a coding feature disposed on the drug reservoir, and the coding feature identifies the drug reservoir.

ДОЗИРУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, ПРИСПОСАБЛИВАЕМОЕ К ТРЕБОВАНИЯМ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ

Изобретение относится к области медицины, а именно к фармацевтической промышленности, и касается дозирующего устройства, приспосабливаемого к требованиям потребителя. Дозирующее устройство содержит первичный контейнер, выполненный в виде блистерной упаковки, при этом блистерная упаковка содержит множество оболочек, при этом каждая оболочка содержит единицу дозирования, для лечения и/или профилактики определенного симптома многосимптомного респираторного состояния или многосимптомного желудочно-кишечного состояния. И вторичный контейнер, содержащий, по меньшей мере, один первичный контейнер, вторичный контейнер содержит смотровое отверстие, позволяющее просмотр через него сегмента первичного контейнера. И систему индицирующих элементов для выбора или отмены выбора указанного дозирующего устройства и/или единицы дозирования. Также обеспечены способы дозирования и лечения, приспосабливаемые к требованиям пользователя, и наборы, содержащие дозирующее устройство, приспосабливаемое к требованиям ...

"MEDIKAMENTENSPENDER"

DIE PRESSURE MOULDED CAPSULES

Drug dispenser assembly

Orally administrable pharmaceutical product and method of fabrication therefor

Coded cartridge assembly

Disclosed herein are cartridge assemblies (300) that include coding features (318) that help dedicate a medicament reservoir to specific injection devices. An exemplary cartridge assembly (300) comprises a cylindrical inner surface for holding medicament and a cylindrical outer surface comprising at its proximal end one or more stops configured as coding elements (318) protruding from the cylindrical outer surface. Each coding element (318) is configured only to engage a corresponding coding feature (330) on a dose setting and delivery mechanism (302), thereby allowing only the correct cartridge assembly (300) to connect to the dose setting and delivery mechanism (302).

Image recognition-based dosage form dispensers

This invention provides a dosage form dispenser, comprising a casing comprising a first portion adapted for insertion within an oral cavity of a subject and a second portion adapted to encase a dosage form dispensing mechanism located therewithin; at least one camera positioned on said second portion of said casing, further positioned to capture a field of view of a portion of a face of a subject, wherein said field of view comprises at least a portion of a base view of the nose of said subject; a dosage form dispensing mechanism; a microprocessor and associated memory for processing and storing user authentication information, comparing images relayed from said at least one camera to at least one stored user standard and providing authentication when a match is established; and an interface connected to said dispensing mechanism, which promotes dispensing said dosage form when said authentication has been obtained. Methods for dispensing a dosage form directly within an oral cavity of ...

Drug dispenser assembly

A drug dispenser assembly comprising: a drug dispenser for dispensing a drug in a dispense event; and a skinprint analyser configured to receive a skinprint, preferably a fingerprint, of a user. The skinprint analyser is further configured: to perform a verification test regarding the identity of the skinprint; to conduct a chemical analysis for the presence of a metabolite in the skinprint; and to produce data indicative of results of the verification test and the chemical analysis. The drug dispenser assembly further comprises an actuator configured to actuate a dispense event in the event that the results of one or both of the verification test and the chemical analysis meet one or more predetermined conditions.

CODED COLLAPSIBLE DRUG RESERVOIR

A coded collapsible drug reservoir (200) and a drug delivery system (100) including a coded collapsible drug reservoir (200). The drug reservoir (200) includes a collapsible housing (202) and a port (204) in communication with the collapsible housing (202). The drug reservoir (200) further includes a coding feature (206) disposed on the drug reservoir (200), and the coding feature (206) identifies the drug reservoir (200).

CODED KEYING INSERT FOR A MEDICAMENT CARTRIDGE

A keying insert (1) for use with a cartridge assembly (19) containing a fluid. The insert (1) comprises a main body (5) defining a bore (27) that extends from a proximal end to a distal end of the main body (5) and allows the fluid to dispense from the distal end of the cartridge (19) through a septum (2). The main body (5) includes a septum (2) for sealing the fluid within the cartridge (19) and a coding feature (8) that is keyed to a cartridge holder or other dispense interface.

ENTERAL FEEDING EXTENSION SET CONNECTOR

A connector for coupling to a base of an indwelling catheter or tube device equipped with a circular hub having a radius, a top surface, a side surface, and a circumferential recess defined in the side surface. The connector has a resilient assembly that includes a plurality of release buttons extending from the resilient assembly and may optionally include a head. The connector may also include a conduit defining a fluid pathway for transferring fluids through the connector. Each release button has a first portion including a finger contact zone and a second portion including a catch. The catch is configured to releasably engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub. The connector is coupled to the circular hub by positioning the connector on the circular hub and depressing the connector until the catches engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub such that the connector is configured to rotate completely about ...

MEDICATION IDENTIFICATION AND VERIFICATION

A pill identification system includes a device which is configured to collect three- dimensional image data of surfaces of one or more pills, generate geometric features of the pill(s) from the three-dimensional image data, and identify the pill(s) using the geometric features. In some embodiments, the identified pills can be verified for patient administration by comparing the identified pills to prescription information.

DRUG VIAL SAFETY DEVICE

A drug vial safety device, including a cover that is securable to a drug vial is disclosed. The cover at least partially encloses at least a neck and a lid of the drug vial. The cover includes a port having a shape that restricts syringe access to the vial through the port to a syringe shaped to be compatible with the port shape.

СЪЕДОБНЫЕ ИЗДЕЛИЯ С ГОЛОГРАФИЧЕСКИМ РИСУНКОМ, В ЧАСТНОСТИ ФАРМАЦЕВТИЧЕСКИЕ ПРЕПАРАТЫ, И СПОСОБЫ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИХ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ

... 1 Фармацевтическая дозовая форма для перорального введения, содержащая слой материала с микрорельефом, который передает информацию, при этом указанный материал обладает способностью к термоформованию и является стабильным. 2. Фармацевтическая дозовая форма по п.1, которая дополнительно включает ядро, содержащее фармацевтически активное вещество, при этом указанный слой представляет собой твердое покрытие, покрывающее ядро полностью или частично, а указанная информация представлена в виде голографического изображения или эффекта. 3. Фармацевтическая дозовая форма по п.2, в которой микрорельеф в указанном слое контролируемым образом реагирует на температуру и влажность, воздействующие на этот слой, так что визуальное изменение голографического изображения или эффекта является показателем воздействия чрезмерного тепла и/или чрезмерной влажности. 4. Фармацевтическая дозовая форма по п.2 или 3, выполненная в виде таблетки. 5. Фармацевтическая дозовая форма по п.2 или 3, выполненная в виде капсулы ...

경장 공급 연장 세트 커넥터

... 반경, 상부면, 측면 및 상기 측면에 형성된 원주방향 리세스를 갖는 원형 허브를 구비한 내재형 카테터 또는 튜브 장치의 베이스에 결합하기 위한 커넥터에 관한 것이다. 상기 커넥터는 탄성 조립체로부터 연장되는 복수의 해제 버튼을 구비하는 탄성 조립체를 갖고, 헤드를 선택적으로 구비할 수 있다. 또한, 상기 커넥터는, 커넥터를 통해 유체를 이동하기 위한 유체 경로를 형성하는 도관을 구비할 수 있다. 각각의 해제 버튼은 핑거 접촉 지대를 구비한 제1 부분과, 캐치를 구비한 제2 부분을 갖는다. 상기 캐치는 원형 허브의 측면에 형성된 원주방향 리세스와 해제가능하게 결합하도록 구성된다. 상기 커넥터는 허브 상에 상기 커넥터를 위치설정하고, 캐치가 원형 허브의 측면에 형성된 원주방향 리세스와 맞물릴 때까지 커넥터를 누름으로써 허브에 회전가능하게 결합된다. 상기 커넥터는 각각의 캐치를 반경방향으로 이동하여 원주방향 리세스로부터 떼어내도록 해제 버튼을 누름으로써 허브로부터 분리된다.

DRUG-SUPPLYING DEVICE AND DRUG-COUNTING DEVICE

This drug-supplying device is provided with: a rotator (35) that discharges drugs towards the outer diameter by being rotated; a drug shape-specifying unit (84) for specifying the shape of the drug; and a control unit (83) that rotates the rotator (35) at a rotational speed specified, on the basis of a speed table that correlates drug shape to rotator (35) rotational speed, by the shape that has been specified by a drug-detecting unit (70).

LOW PROFILE COMBINATION DEVICE FOR GASTOSTOMY OR JEJUNOSTOMY APPLICATIONS HAVING ANTI-GRANULOMA FORMATION CHARACTERISTICS

A combination device for gastrostomy or jejunostomy usage having a retaining member, an elongated member having a gastrostomy lumen and a jejustomy lumen, and an inflatable balloon mounted on the elongated member. The retaining member is of a low profile and is arranged to be located on the skin adjacent a stoma in the abdominal wall through which the elongated member extends. The balloon seals the stoma about the elongated member. The retaining member includes at least one access port to communicate with respective ones of the lumens. The device, related compositions, and processes can prevent and/or treat granulomas.

Medication dispensing method and apparatus

A method and apparatus for dispensing prepackaged medication packages includes an apparatus having a body with an internal cavity and an opening. A central processing unit operably communicates with an actuator within the cavity to regulate and monitor the dispensation of the packages, while the actuator operably communicates with a feed mechanism within the cavity to dispense the packages.

Method and system for storing and dispensing regime of therapeutic dosages

A method and system for prepackaging and administering a predetermined individualized regime of therapeutic dosages comprising coding of a plurality of sets of separate dosage packets with individual dosage packet designations corresponding to the time and day or date of administration, filling the separate dosage packets with the predetermined individualized regime of therapeutic dosages, coding a packet organizer comprising a plurality of packet positions corresponding to the plurality of sets of separate dosage packets with individual packet designations corresponding to the individual dosage packet designations of the plurality of sets of separate dosage packets, matching the individual dosage packets of the plurality of sets of separate dosage packets with the corresponding packet positions of the packet organizer by correlating the individual dosage packet designations of the plurality of sets of separate dosage packets with the corresponding packet position designations of the packet ...

MODULAR DOSING ASSEMBLY OF MEDICAL SUBSTANCES

Systems, devices and method to establish fluid communication between vessels. A vessel having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, and at least one container containing a dosing regimen, the at least one container configured to be received by one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, whereby upon connection of the at least one container to the one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, the dosing regimen in the at least one container is transferred into the vessel. Modular dosing system for adding at least one amount of a medicament to a preparation in a modular construction. System for displaying a dosing regimen or single amount of a medicament, so that the administrator of the amount is able to precisely ascertain the amount administered to a patient.

Visual analysis pill dispenser

This disclosure provides a visual analytical method of verifying dispensed pills. In a preferred embodiment, a camera captures one or more parameters of each pill as it travels along a dispense path. The camera stores the parameters, and a processor displays the parameters or evaluates whether the parameters are within a threshold limit for the dispensed pill. If the parameter is outside the threshold, the pill or the receptacle is separated and/or removed. If all the parameters are within the threshold, the pill is stored in a receptacle, and the images are processed and archived for future verification. The process is repeated for each pill in the dispenser. The system captures at least one verification image for every pill dispensed into the receptacle.

КОДИРОВАННЫЙ УЗЕЛ КАРТРИДЖА

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно к медицинским устройствам подачи, которые содержат узел картриджа и элемент установки дозы. Узел картриджа, выполненный с возможностью соединяться с механизмом установки дозы и подачи, содержит цилиндрический корпус для удерживания сосуда с медикаментом, крепежное средство, выполненное с возможностью присоединять узел картриджа к механизму установки дозы и подачи, и по меньшей мере один кодирующий элемент, который является отдельным от крепежного средства. Цилиндрический корпус имеет проксимальный конец, имеющий внешнюю поверхность и внутреннюю поверхность. Кодирующий элемент закодирован так, чтобы вступать в зацепление с ответным кодирующим элементом на механизме установки дозы и подачи, позволяя таким образом узлу картриджа соединяться с механизмом установки дозы и подачи. Кодирующий элемент выполнен как элемент упора и где ответный кодирующий элемент выполнен как противоположный элемент упора. Элемент упора и противоположный ...

КОДИРОВАННЫЙ УЗЕЛ КАРТРИДЖА

... 1. Узел (14, 300, 700, 800, 900) картриджа, выполненный с возможностью соединяться с механизмом (12, 302, 702, 802, 902) установки дозы и подачи, содержащий:цилиндрический корпус для удерживания сосуда с медикаментом, где цилиндрический корпус имеет проксимальный конец (309), имеющий внешнюю поверхность (314) и внутреннюю поверхность; при этом крепежное средство (316, 316а, 416, 416а) располагается и на внешней поверхности (314), и на внутренней поверхности проксимального конца (309), крепежное средство (316, 316а, 416, 416а) выполнено с возможностью присоединять узел (14, 300, 700, 800, 900) картриджа к механизму (12, 302, 702, 802, 902) установки дозы и подачи; и по меньшей мере один кодирующий элемент (318, 318а, 418, 418а, 610а-с, 620а-с, 718, 918), который является отдельным от крепежного средства (316, 316а, 416, 416а), при этом кодирующий элемент (318, 318а, 418, 418а, 610а-с, 620а-с, 718, 918) закодирован так, чтобы вступать в зацепление с ответным кодирующим элементом (330, 330а ...

БАЛЛОНЧИК И СИСТЕМА ПОДАЧИ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННОГО ПРЕПАРАТА, ВКЛЮЧАЮЩАЯ В СЕБЯ ТАКОЙ БАЛЛОНЧИК

... 1. Система подачи лекарственного препарата, содержащая корпус и множество баллончиков (2), содержащих инсулин заданной концентрации, при этом упомянутые баллончики (2) имеют дистальный конец и проксимальный конец и внешнюю поверхность между ними, причем внешняя поверхность баллончика несет механический код (6, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18), а упомянутый корпус содержит контур (13, 14), имеющий внутреннюю форму, соответствующую внешней форме механического кода (6, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18), отличающаяся тем, что механический код (6, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18) представляет собой по существу окружной выступ (6, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18), проходящий в радиальном направлении наружу от внешней поверхности баллончика, причем этот окружной выступ (6, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18) ограничивает периферийный внешний диаметр, причем конкретный внешний диаметр окружного выступа (6, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18) обозначает конкретную концентрацию инсулина, и этот внешний диаметр выбран как больший диаметр для более высокой концентрации инсулина, так что ...

Verfahren zur Herstellung einer diffraktiven Gitter-Mikrostruktur auf der Oberfläche einer Tablette

Eine diffraktive Mikrostruktur (11) wird als Sicherheitsmerkmal in die Oberfläche einer Tablette (4) eingebracht. Zu diesem Zweck wird der Pressstempel (1a, 1b) mit einer Mikrostruktur (11) versehen, die während des Pressvorgangs durch plastische und/oder viskoelastische Verformung der Pulverpartikel die gewünschte Mikrostruktur auf der Tablettenoberfläche abbildet. Das Verfahren ist mit den in herkömmlichen Tablettenrotationspressen angewandten Produktionsgeschwindigkeiten und Kompressionskräften und den üblichen Tablettierungs-Hilfsstoffen kompatibel. Vorteilhaft beträgt die Temperatur während des Pressvorgangs Raumtemperatur.

CONTAINER WITH EMBEDDED INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP AND SYSTEM TO YOUR APPLICATION

AXIALLY LOCKABLE AND BY TURN TO OPENING MEDICINE ADMINISTRATION SYSTEM

CONTAINER AND PROCEDURE FOR DELIVERING TRANSDERMALER DOSAGE FORMS

Low profile combination device for gastrostomy or jejunostomy applications having anti-granuloma formation characteristics

Pill feeder

A pill feeder accepts a quantity of pills and organizes the pills into a single file where each pill is output in a controlled orientation at a controlled rate. The apparatus includes a moving surface, such as a rotating disk, to receive and move pills past one or more gates that separate and orient groups of pills into a single file. The gates can start at a closed position and open until a pill has passed the gate. In one embodiment, a mixer counter-rotates relative to the rotating disk to prevent jams of the pills. The single file of pills is then guided out to an exit chute via an exit path. An alternative exit path provides an alternative route via which the pills exit the pill feeder. Multiple sensors can control the movement of the gates and the rate at which the pills exit the pill feeder.

Improved image acquisition for medical dose preparation system

Use of improved image acquisition for a medical dose preparation system. The medical dose preparation system may include a work station for capturing medical dose preparation images (e.g., to document preparation of a mediation dose). The medical dose preparation image may be captured by a video data stream processor capable of performing an auto cropping technique on a video data stream received from an image device. Accordingly, memory resources may be more efficiently employed while maintaining high quality medical dose preparation images.

Vaporizer apparatus for compressed tablet and loose fill plant source materials

There is disclosed a vaporizer apparatus for a compressed tablet formed from a plant source material containing medicinal ingredients of therapeutic efficacy. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes: a holder for a compressed tablet; a microprocessor; a controlled air flow; and a controlled heat source; wherein the microprocessor is adapted to control the air flow and the heat source to vaporize the compressed tablet received in the compressed tablet holder at a desired rate. In another embodiment, the vaporizer apparatus includes a carousel for receiving a disc cartridge containing packaged compressed tablets. In still another embodiment, the vaporizer apparatus is adapted to recognize a type of compressed tablet placed into the holder, and to control an air flow and a heat source based on selected therapeutic compounds desired to be released from the recognized type of compressed tablet.

Edible holographic products, particularly pharmaceuticals and methods and apparatus for producing same

EDIBLE HOLOGRAPHIC PRODUCTS, PARTICULARLY PHARMACEUTICALS AND METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING SAME

An edible product such as a unit dosage form of a pharmaceutically active substance includes a layer of a material that can receive and retain a high resolution microrelief that can convey information. The mcirorelief is thermo-formable, preferably formed from an aqueous solution of HPMC and/or HPC plus a plasticizer and colorant. Other additives such as strengtheners, surfactants and adherents may be used depending on the application. The materials are selected and proportioned to control the fading or change in color of the visual image or effect produced by the relief to indicate exposure to an unacceptable degree of heat or humidity. The dosage form can be the relief-containing layer itself with the pharmaceutical carried therein. In a preferred form, the layer is an outer coating over a core containing the pharmaceutically active substance. Coated tablets are configured to resist twinning. To produce such dosage forms, the coated core is transported in unison with a flexible mold or transfer plate that can heat-replicate the microrelief on the outer layer of the dosage form, followed by a cooling and release of the transfer plate from the coating.

IMAGE RECOGNITION-BASED DOSAGE FORM DISPENSERS

This invention provides a dosage form dispenser, comprising a casing comprising a first portion adapted for insertion within an oral cavity of a subject and a second portion adapted to encase a dosage form dispensing mechanism located therewithin; at least one camera positioned on said second portion of said casing, further positioned to capture a field of view of a portion of a face of a subject, wherein said field of view comprises at least a portion of a base view of the nose of said subject; a dosage form dispensing mechanism; a microprocessor and associated memory for processing and storing user authentication information, comparing images relayed from said at least one camera to at least one stored user standard and providing authentication when a match is established; and an interface connected to said dispensing mechanism, which promotes dispensing said dosage form when said authentication has been obtained. Methods for dispensing a dosage form directly within an oral cavity of ...

SYRINGE ASSEMBLY AND ADAPTER MEMBER

A syringe assembly (10) includes a syringe barrel (12) having a proximal end and a distal end (16), a needle hub (20) coupled to the distal end of the syringe barrel. A guide member (30) extends from the needle hub (20) for sliding in an axial opening (76, 118, 132) of an adapter (32, 100, 130) connected to the container (36) or vial containing a medication substance, drug, or pharmaceutical. The guide member (30) has a shape and length for mating with the axial opening (76, 118, 132) in the adapter to guide the needle of the syringe in straight line through a septum (42) in the container where the syringe can be filed and aspirated. In one embodiment, the guide member (30) has a plurality of radially extending ribs (52) mating with complementing axial channels or grooves in the axial opening (76, 118, 132) of the adapter (32).

PACKAGE WITH INTEGRATED CIRCUIT CHIP EMBEDDED THEREIN AND SYSTEM FOR USING SAME

An interactive reminder device includes a read/write module, an integrated circuit, a power supply, memory, a clock and a prompt. The read/write module is adapted to read information stored on an identifiable integrated circuit chip and to write information onto the identifiable integrated circuit chip attached to a package. The integrated circuit is operably connected to the read/write module. The power supply is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The memory is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The clock is operably connected to the integrated circuit and the prompt is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The interactive reminder device is for use with a package having an integrated circuit chip attached thereto. The interactive reminder device is for implementing a system for prompting for the use ofmedication. The prompting system includes the steps of reading information stored on an integrated circuit chip regarding parameters for determining a next ...

DRUG VIAL SAFETY DEVICE

A drug vial safety device, including a cover that is securable to a drug vial is disclosed. The cover at least partially encloses at least a neck and a lid of the drug vial. The cover includes a port having a shape that restricts syringe access to the vial through the port to a syringe shaped to be compatible with the port shape.

PERSONAL ORGANIZATION TOOL

Disclosed is a personal organization tool comprising an indicator and an analog display divided into areas representing days of the week to help people organize themselves and remind thems of various events or activities. The tool may be used in co-operation with an apparatus for providing information. The tool is particularly useful for people with short-term memory loss who often experience difficulty in keeping track of when they are supposed to do something.

CAPSULES AND OTHER ARTICLES MOULDS UNDER PRESSURE, USABLE IN PARTICULAR FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS

L'INVENTION CONCERNE DES ARTICLES MOULES SOUS PRESSION EN COQUILLE, NOTAMMENT DES CAPSULES MOULEES PAR INJECTION ET DESTINEES A CONTENIR DES PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ET PHARMACEUTIQUES. LES ARTICLES SONT FABRIQUES PAR MOULAGE SOUS PRESSION EN COQUILLE A PARTIR: I.D'UN POLYMERE HYDROPHILE OU D'UN MELANGE DE TELS POLYMERES AYANT UNE TENEUR EN EAU DE 5 A 25 EN POIDS ET OU A PARTIR: II.D'UN AMIDON OU D'UNE COMPOSITION D'AMIDON AYANT UNE TENEUR EN EAU DE 5 A 25 EN POIDS (CALCULEE POUR LA COMPOSITION D'AMIDON); LA PARTIE CHAPEAU 1 EST MOULEE EN COQUILLE SOUS FORME D'UN OBTURATEUR DIRECTEMENT SUR L'EXTREMITE OUVERTE DE LA PARTIE CORPS 2 APRES QUE LE CORPS A ETE REMPLI DE FACON A SCELLER EN 3, 4 LE CONTENU A L'INTERIEUR DE LA CAPSULE.

의료 투여분 조제 시스템을 위한 개선된 이미지 취득

... 의료 투여분 조제 시스템을 위한 개선된 이미지 취득의 이용이 개시된다. 의료 투여분 조제 시스템은 (예를 들어, 의료 투여분의 조제를 문서화하기 위해) 의료 투여분 조제 이미지를 포착하기 위한 작업 스테이션을 포함할 수 있다. 의료 투여분 조제 이미지는 이미지 장치로부터 수신된 비디오 데이터 스트림에 관해 자동 절삭 기술을 수행할 수 있는 비디오 데이터 스트림 프로세서에 의해 포착될 수 있다. 따라서, 메모리 자원은 고품질 의료 투여분 조제 이미지를 유지하면서 더욱 효율적으로 이용될 수 있다.

IMPROVED DRUG STORAGE, INDEXING AND DISPENSING SYSTEM

A drug storage and dispensing system including a container for containing the drug, a storage tray and a drug identification key. The storage tray includes a plurality of drug storage chambers each defined by a sidewall and configured to receive the container. The key member includes at least one projection and at least one opening configured to receive the at least one projection. The at least one projection is disposed on either the sidewall or the container. The at least one projection receiving member is formed in the other of the sidewall and the container. The at least one projection and at least one opening have configurations that corresponding to at least one feature of the drug. The at least one projection is received in the at least one opening when the container is received in the storage chamber.

CODED FERRULE FOR A DRUG DELIVERY DEVICE

A ferrule (400) and a cartridge (416) for use with a drug delivery device (10). A neck portion (418) of the cartridge (416) comprises a first coding feature (417a - e). The ferrule (400) comprises a main body (402) defining a bore (404) that extends from a proximal end (408) and a distal end (410) of the main body (402). The bore (404) is configured for receiving the cartridge (416). A pass through (406) is defined by the distal end (410). A coding feature (420a - e) is provided along at least a portion of the main body (402) of the ferrule (400). This coding feature (420a - e) cooperates with a corresponding coding feature provided by a drug delivery device (10). Further, the ferrule (400) is configured to cooperate with the first coding feature (417a - e) of the neck portion (418) of the cartridge (416).

Disposable single-use container with indicia bearing portion

A container and storage apparatus with an attached, but functionally separate, labeling portion is provided. The apparatus has a primary chamber containing a predetermined agent separated from the labeling portion. An optional contamination barrier region may increase the separation. A preferred embodiment may be formed by a blow-fill-seal method from thermoplastic, allowing one piece molding of the apparatus. A removable cap allows a dispensing point to be opened into the primary chamber for removal of the agent. Indicia may be formed in or on the labeling portion, which may be smaller, larger, or the same in size and shape as the primary chamber. Inks, adhesives or other substances incidental to the indicia will be less likely to migrate across the apparatus wall and into the primary chamber due to the functional separation provided between the primary chamber and labeling portion.

Catheter tray, packaging system, instruction insert, and associated methods

A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201).

ДОЗИРУЮЩЕЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, ПРИСПОСАБЛИВАЕМОЕ К ИНДИВИДУАЛЬНЫМ ТРЕБОВАНИЯМ ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЯ

... 1. Дозирующее устройство, приспосабливаемое к требованиям, содержащее: ! первичный контейнер, содержащий, по меньшей мере, одну оболочку, при этом указанная оболочка содержит единицу дозирования, содержащую активное вещество; и устройство индикации для выбора или отмены выбора указанного устройства, и указанной единицы дозирования и активного вещества; при этом указанное устройство индикации позволяет пользователю выбирать указанное устройство, указанную единицу дозирования и указанное активное вещество, соответствующие потребностям пользователя. ! 2. Дозирующее устройство по п.1, в котором указанное активное вещество выбрано из группы, состоящей из активных веществ для лечения и/или профилактики респираторных состояний; активных веществ для лечения и/или профилактики желудочно-кишечных состояний; активных веществ для обеспечения полезного эффекта для здоровья; и их комбинаций. ! 3. Дозирующее устройство по п.2, в котором указанное активное вещество выбрано из группы, состоящей из противозастойных ...

КОННЕКТОР ДЛЯ СИСТЕМЫ ЭНТЕРАЛЬНОГО ПИТАНИЯ

... 1. Коннектор для подсоединения медицинской питающей трубки для подачи текучей среды к головке катетерного устройства с круглой стыковочной втулкой, имеющей периферийное углубление, образованное ее боковой поверхностью, причем коннектор содержит:упругий блок ивыступающие из упругого блока освобождающие кнопки, у каждой из которых имеется первая часть с контактной зоной для пальца и вторая часть с защелкой, сконфигурированной для взаимодействия, с возможностью последующего освобождения, с периферийным углублением, образованным боковой поверхностью круглой стыковочной втулки,при этом коннектор выполнен с возможностью присоединения к круглой стыковочной втулке посредством защелок, входящих в указанное периферийное углубление с обеспечением коннектору возможности свободно поворачиваться на полный оборот вокруг круглой стыковочной втулки и с возможностью отсоединения от круглой стыковочной втулки при сжимании освобождающих кнопок для перемещения соответствующих защелок в обратном радиальном направлении ...

AUSGABEBEHAELTER INSBESONDERE FUER TABLETTEN VON ARZNEIMITTELN U. DGL.

Automatic medicament dispenser system

PACKAGED PRODUCT COMPOSITION

Enteral feeding extension set connector

A connector for coupling to a base of an indwelling catheter or tube device equipped with a circular hub having a radius, a top surface, a side surface, and a circumferential recess defined in the side surface. The connector has a resilient assembly that includes a plurality of release buttons extending from the resilient assembly and may optionally include a head. The connector may also include a conduit defining a fluid pathway for transferring fluids through the connector. Each release button has a first portion including a finger contact zone and a second portion including a catch. The catch is configured to releasably engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub. The connector is coupled to the circular hub by positioning the connector on the circular hub and depressing the connector until the catches engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub such that the connector is configured to rotate completely about ...

CODED DRUG RESERVOIR CONNECTION ELEMENT WITH HINGE

A cartridge adapter (200, 300, 400, 500) for securing a cartridge (120) having a bead at the distal end (130) within a drug delivery device is disclosed. The adapter comprises: a main body (202, 301, 401, 501) having a proximal end (206, 310, 404, 508), a distal end (208, 308, 402, 510), and a bore (204, 406, 506) that receives the cartridge, the main body further comprising a first segment (209, 302, 408, 410, 505) and a second segment (210, 304); and a retention feature (218, 312, 408, 410, 514) on the main body suitable for snapping under the bead of the cartridge for securing the adapter to the cartridge.

AUTOMATIC MEDICAMENT DISPENSER SYSTEM

A mobile medicine storage unit for individuals under a doctor's care is disclosed. The unit is programmable and preferably fully automatic, but also manual, in dispensing any number of medications up to four times per day at preselected times. Audible (3) and visible (24) indicators alert patients of proper dosages and timings of these doses. An optional integral water reservoir (33) and cup dispenser (62) makes it possible to properly take all medications with minimal effort at the unit. Patients not in close proximity to the unit will be alerted remotely via emergency phone numbers when no patient response is received. Programmability allows customizing to accommodate individual medication needs. Mobility is aided by an optional wheeled cart (55).

MANUFACTORING PROCESS Of a MICROSTRUCTURE OF DIFFRACTION PATTERN ON the SURFACE Of ONE COMPRESSES

DISPENSERS PREFERABLY FOR MEDICAL PREPARATIONS IN TABLET FORM

CODED CARTRIDGE ASSEMBLY

Disclosed herein are cartridge assemblies (300) that include coding features (318) that help dedicate a medicament reservoir to specific injection devices. An exemplary cartridge assembly (300) comprises a cylindrical inner surface for holding medicament and a cylindrical outer surface comprising at its proximal end one or more stops configured as coding elements (318) protruding from the cylindrical outer surface. Each coding element (318) is configured only to engage a corresponding coding feature (330) on a dose setting and delivery mechanism (302), thereby allowing only the correct cartridge assembly (300) to connect to the dose setting and delivery mechanism (302).

CODED DRUG RESERVOIR CONNECTION ELEMENT WITH HINGE

ENTERAL FEEDING EXTENSION SET CONNECTOR

A connector for coupling to a base of an indwelling catheter or tube device equipped with a circular hub having a radius, a top surface, a side surface, and a circumferential recess defined in the side surface. The connector has a resilient assembly that includes a plurality of release buttons extending from the resilient assembly and may optionally include a head. The connector may also include a conduit defining a fluid pathway for transferring fluids through the connector. Each release button has a first portion including a finger contact zone and a second portion including a catch. The catch is configured to releasably engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub. The connector is coupled to the circular hub by positioning the connector on the circular hub and depressing the connector until the catches engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub such that the connector is configured to rotate completely about ...

Coded collapsible drug reservoir

A coded collapsible drug reservoir and a drug delivery system including the coded collapsible drug reservoir. The drug reservoir includes a collapsible housing and a port in communication with the collapsible housing. The drug reservoir further includes a coding feature disposed on the drug reservoir, and the coding feature identifies the drug reservoir.

CODED DRUG RESERVOIR CONNECTION ELEMENT WITH HINGE

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Tablet container for pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical products, has square compartments consisting of four sidewalls, marked with days of the week, formed with convex and concave notches, and can be fitted with respective pillboxes

The tablet container includes a number of square compartments (1) consisting of four sidewalls, marked with the days of the week, and formed with convex and concave notches. A pillbox can be fitted into each of the square compartments, such that pillbox can be firmly seated into the corresponding compartment. The pillbox may be made of transparent plastics. The tablet container also includes a cover which is provided with an inscription indicating medication amount and medication time. The inscription may be provided in Braille system.

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DRUCKGEFORMTE ARTIKEL

Package with integrated circuit chip embedded therein and system for using same

An interactive reminder device includes a read/write module, an integrated circuit, a power supply, memory, a clock and a prompt. The read/write module is adapted to read information stored on an identifiable integrated circuit chip and to write information onto the identifiable integrated circuit chip attached to a package. The integrated circuit is operably connected to the read/write module. The power supply is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The memory is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The clock is operably connected to the integrated circuit and the prompt is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The interactive reminder device is for use with a package having an integrated circuit chip attached thereto. The interactive reminder device is for implementing a system for prompting for the use of medication. The prompting system includes the steps of reading information stored on an integrated circuit chip regarding parameters for determining a next ...

An interactive reminder device to prompt a patient to take medication

Automatic medicament dispenser system

CONTAINER

Cartridge And Medical Delivery System Accommodating Such Cartridge

A cartridge having a distal end provided with a mechanical coding. The coding has the form of a circular protrusion where the circular outer diameter is dedicated a specific concentration of insulin contained in the cartridge. The distal end of the cartridge is fitted in to a circular contour in the housing. The outer diameter of the protrusion on the distal end of the cartridge is chosen as a larger diameter for a higher concentration of insulin. In this way only a cartridge containing the correct concentration or a lower concentration fits into a delivery system designed for a specific concentration of insulin.

Coded Collapsible Drug Reservoir

A coded collapsible drug reservoir ( 200 ) and a drug delivery system ( 100 ) including a coded collapsible drug reservoir ( 200 ). The drug reservoir ( 200 ) includes a collapsible housing ( 202 ) and a port ( 204 ) in communication with the collapsible housing ( 202 ). The drug reservoir ( 200 ) further includes a coding feature ( 206 ) disposed on the drug reservoir ( 200 ), and the coding feature ( 206 ) identifies the drug reservoir ( 200 ).

Coded cartridge assembly

Disclosed herein are cartridge assemblies that include coding features that help dedicate a medicament reservoir to specific injection devices. An exemplary cartridge assembly comprises a cylindrical inner surface for holding medicament and a cylindrical outer surface comprising at its proximal end one or more stops configured as coding elements protruding from the cylindrical outer surface. Each coding element is configured only to engage a corresponding coding feature on a dose setting and delivery mechanism, thereby allowing only the correct cartridge assembly to connect to the dose setting and delivery mechanism.

Method and apparatus for prescription medication verification

A method of processing graphical image data representing optically scanned medication-related units may include receiving image data generated responsive to disposal of the units on a tray disposed a distance from an image acquisition component, the image data including data indicative of visually observable features of the units disposed on the tray. The method further includes comparing at least two features among the visually observable features from the image data to reference data indicative of corresponding features of reference units. The reference data is selected for comparison based on an identification of the reference data as corresponding to a prescription being processed. The reference data includes data indicative of features of the reference units extracted from images captured using hardware corresponding to hardware used to generate the image data. The method further includes generating a likelihood rating for each of the at least two features based on the comparing.

Coded drug reservoir connection element with bendable locking elements

A locking mechanism is provided for use with a reservoir and a reservoir holder so as to prevent unwanted tampering with the reservoir. The mechanism comprises a main body that is coupled to the reservoir. A first bendable feature is provided on the main body. The first bendable feature snaps from a first position to a second position. In the second position, at least a portion of the bendable feature retains the reservoir within the locking mechanism.

Enteral feeding extension set connector

A connector for coupling to a base of an indwelling catheter or tube device equipped with a circular hub having a radius, a top surface, a side surface, and a circumferential recess defined in the side surface. The connector has a resilient assembly that includes a plurality of release buttons extending from the resilient assembly and may optionally include a head. The connector may also include a conduit defining a fluid pathway for transferring fluids through the connector. Each release button has a first portion including a finger contact zone and a second portion including a catch. The catch is configured to releasably engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub. The connector is coupled to the circular hub by positioning the connector on the circular hub and depressing the connector until the catches engage the circumferential recess defined in the side surface of the circular hub such that the connector is configured to rotate completely about the circular hub. The connector is decoupled from the hub by pressing the release buttons to reversibly displace the respective catches radially to disengage from the circumferential recess.

GASTROSTOMY DEVICE WITH AN IMPROVED RETAINING ELEMENT

A gastrostomy device () comprises a gastrostomy tube (), and an inflatable retaining element () coupled to the tube () at or near a distal end () of the tube (). The retaining element () comprises an inner layer () made of polyurethane, PUR, and an outer layer () made of polyamide, PA. 1100. A gastrostomy device () , comprising:{'b': '200', 'a gastrostomy tube (); and'}{'b': 300', '200', '205', '200, 'an inflatable retaining element () coupled to the tube () at or near a distal end () of the tube (),'}characterized in that{'b': 300', '310', '315, 'the retaining element () comprises an inner layer () made of polyurethane, PUR, and an outer layer () made of polyamide, PA.'}2100320330300220225200. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein a portion ( claim 1 , ) of the inner layer of the retaining element () is coupled to a portion ( claim 1 , ) of the tube ().3100300200220225200. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining element () is coupled to the tube () at two portions ( claim 1 , ) of the tube () spaced apart from each other.4100300320330200. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining element () includes at least one tubular extension ( claim 1 , ) having a cross-section configured for coaxially sheathing the tube ().5100315320330. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 4 , wherein the outer layer () made of polyamide extends at least partially on the at least one tubular extension ( claim 4 , ).6100300. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining element () claim 1 , in an inflated state claim 1 , has a substantially ellipsoidal form.7100300340200. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein the retaining element () has a flat portion () substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the tube ().8100300300. The gastrostomy device () according to claim 1 , wherein a surface of the retaining element () claim 1 , when in an empty state claim ...

Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods

A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201).

Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods

A tray ( 100 ) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly ( 700 ), includes a first compartment ( 101 ), a second compartment ( 102 ), and a third compartment ( 103 ). The catheter assembly ( 700 ) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes ( 701,702 ) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container ( 703 ) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions ( 1001 ) can be included with the tray ( 100 ). One or more layers of wrap material ( 2200 ) can be folded about the tray ( 100 ) to enclose the tray ( 100 ) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material ( 2701 ), packaged liquid hand sanitizer ( 2401 ), and packaged gloves ( 2402 ). When a health care services provider ( 3101 ) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient ( 3201 ).

Method of Tracking and Tracing Syringes in the Pharmaceutical Industry

A tracking and tracing method is provided during the life of the pharmaceutical container to improve the safety and efficacy of the pharmaceutical container and its content. An identification code is added to the surface of the pharmaceutical container, which is not visible under ambient light. The identification code contains encrypted information regarding temporal and physical properties of the pharmaceutical container and pharmaceutical fluid content. At multiple stages during the life of the pharmaceutical container the identification code is detected with an optical detection method. Given the material of the identification code, the identification code is only visible by using specific optical detection methods.

Method and Apparatus for the Counting and Dispensing of Tablets

An apparatus for counting and dispensing tablets includes a vibratory tablet feeder for feeding tablets to be counted to an output opening, at least one electrically-controlled vibrator coupled to the tablet feeder for vibrating the tablet feeder such that a singulated flow of tablets exits the output opening, and an optical system including at least one light source and at least one detector array located about a channel disposed downstream from the output opening of the tablet feeder. The optical system is configured to count tablets that pass through the channel as well as determine a tablet size class for the tablets that pass through the channel. Operation of the at least one electrically-controlled vibrator is controlled based on the tablet size class determined by the optical system. 1. An apparatus for counting and dispensing tablets , the apparatus comprising:a) a tablet feeder for feeding tablets to be counted and dispensed, the tablet feeder having an output opening;b) at least one electrically-controlled vibrator coupled to the tablet feeder for vibrating the tablet feeder such that a singulated flow of tablets exits the output opening;c) an optical system including at least one light source and at least one detector array located about a channel disposed downstream from the output opening of the tablet feeder, wherein the optical system is configured to count tablets that pass through the channel as well as determine a tablet size class for the tablets that pass through the channel; andd) an electronic controller configured to control vibration amplitude of the at least one electrically-controlled vibrator based on the tablet size class determined by the optical system and the cumulative number of tablets counted by the optical system.24.-. (canceled)5. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein:the controller includes a look-up table implemented in computer memory that electronically stores one or more vibration amplitude setpoints for a number of ...

MODULAR DOSING ASSEMBLY OF MEDICAL SUBSTANCES

Systems, devices and methods to establish fluid communication between vessels. Containers and devices having a unitary multiple entry port structure and a port unitary cover with buttons or levers for the assembly of customized final dosages of injectable beneficial substances. Containers and devices having a protective port with a cover configured to hermetically seal second container(s) within the protective port. A vessel having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, and at least one container containing a dosing regimen, the at least one container configured to be received by one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, whereby upon connection of the at least one container to the one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, the dosing regimen in the at least one container is transferred into the vessel. Modular dosing system for adding at least one amount of a medicament to a preparation in a modular construction. System for displaying a dosing regimen or single amount of a medicament, so that the administrator of the amount is able to precisely ascertain the amount administered to a patient. 1. A system for intermixing beneficial substances , comprising:a first container having a unitary multiple entry port structure, the unitary multiple entry port structure configured to receive a plurality of containers and fully engulf thereof, the unitary multiple port structure further comprising a cover configured to seal the plurality of the containers inside the unitary multiple entry port structure, thereby providing a protective entry port structure; anda plurality of containers containing a beneficial substance, the plurality of the containers configured to enter inside the unitary multiple entry port structure,wherein upon entry of the plurality of the containers inside the unitary multiple entry port structure, the plurality of the containers are completely enclosed inside the unitary multiple entry port structure thus providing for leak- ...

Medical Device Position Notification System

A medical device position notification system including a negative pressure device. The medical device is configured to be inserted into an orifice of the patient. The negative pressure device provides information related to the position of the medical device in the patient's body and communicates the information in real-time. The negative pressure device may also be coupled to a sensor, processor, and display device and indicates the position of the medical device in the patient's body in real-time. 1. A medical device position notification system comprising:a medical device, wherein at least a portion of the medical device is configured to be inserted into a patient's body; anda negative pressure device, wherein the negative pressure device is configured to provide information relating to the position of the medical device in the patient's body.2. The medical device position notification system of claim 1 , wherein the negative pressure device comprises an inflatable bulb.3. The medical device position notification system of claim 2 , wherein when the bulb is deflated by an external force and re-inflates claim 2 , the medical device is in the trachea or respiratory tract of the patient's body.4. The medical device position notification system of claim 2 , wherein when the bulb is deflated by an external force and does not re-inflate claim 2 , the medical device is in the esophagus or gastrointestinal tract of the patient's body.5. The medical device position notification system of claim 1 , wherein the negative pressure device comprises a syringe claim 1 , wherein the syringe comprises a plunger and a syringe body.6. The medical device position notification system of claim 5 , wherein the plunger comprises an original location within the syringe body claim 5 , wherein the original location is the location of the plunger in the syringe body prior to retraction claim 5 , wherein when the plunger is retracted within the syringe body and does not return to its ...

Visual Analysis Pill Dispenser

This disclosure provides a visual analytical method of verifying dispensed pills. In a preferred embodiment, a camera captures one or more parameters of each pill as it travels along a dispense path. The camera stores the parameters, and a processor displays the parameters or evaluates whether the parameters are within a threshold limit for the dispensed pill. If the parameter is outside the threshold, the pill or the receptacle is separated and/or removed. If all the parameters are within the threshold, the pill is stored in a receptacle, and the images are processed and archived for future verification. The process is repeated for each pill in the dispenser. The system captures at least one verification image for every pill dispensed into the receptacle. 1. A visual analysis validation system , comprising:a dispense path comprising dispensed medical products, each medical product having a visible parameter characteristic of the medical product, the dispense path configured to move the medical products;a camera supported relative to the dispense path, the camera recording signals representative of the parameter of the dispensed medical product;a processor coupled to the camera that receives the recorded signals from the camera and stores the recorded signals indicative of the medical product parameter, the processor storing the recorded signals associated with the parameter for each dispensed medical product;a receptacle that receives the medical products with associated recorded signals indicative of the parameter for the medical product; anda display that indicates a visual representation of the recorded signals indicative of the medical product parameter for each dispensed medical product and a quantity of the number of medical products dispensed into the receptacle.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the display is located at a location that is remote from the dispense path claim 1 , the camera claim 1 , and the receptacle.3. The system of claim 1 , further ...

Coded collapsible drug reservoir

A coded collapsible drug reservoir and a drug delivery system including the coded collapsible drug reservoir. The drug reservoir includes a collapsible housing and a port in communication with the collapsible housing. The drug reservoir further includes a coding feature disposed on the drug reservoir, and the coding feature identifies the drug reservoir.

MODULAR DOSING ASSEMBLY OF MEDICAL SUBSTANCES

Systems, devices and method to establish fluid communication between vessels. A vessel having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, and at least one container containing a dosing regimen, the at least one container configured to be received by one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, whereby upon connection of the at least one container to the one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, the dosing regimen in the at least one container is transferred into the vessel. Modular dosing system for adding at least one amount of a medicament to a preparation in a modular construction. System for displaying a dosing regimen or single amount of a medicament, so that the administrator of the amount is able to precisely ascertain the amount administered to a patient. 1. A vessel for intermixing a beneficial substance , comprising:a vessel having a plurality of engagement mechanisms, wherein the engagement mechanisms are configured to engage a plurality of containers housing a beneficial sub stance.2. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the vessel is a container.3. The vessel of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of engagement mechanisms abut the container.4. The vessel of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of engagement mechanisms abut a wall of the container.5. The vessel of claim 2 , where a plurality of the engagement mechanisms are surface mounted or flush mounted to the container.6. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the vessel is a bag.7. The vessel of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of engagement mechanisms abut the bag.8. The vessel of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of engagement mechanisms abut a wall of the bag.9. The vessel of claim 6 , where a plurality of the engagement mechanisms are surface mounted or flush mounted to the bag.10. The vessel of claim 1 , wherein the vessel is a bottle.11. The vessel of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of engagement mechanisms abut the bottle.12. The vessel of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of engagement ...

MODULAR DOSING ASSEMBLY OF MEDICAL SUBSTANCES

Systems, devices and method to establish fluid communication between vessels. A vessel having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, and at least one container containing a dosing regimen, the at least one container configured to be received by one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, whereby upon connection of the at least one container to the one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, the dosing regimen in the at least one container is transferred into the vessel. Modular dosing system for adding at least one amount of a medicament to a preparation in a modular construction. System for displaying a dosing regimen or single amount of a medicament, so that the administrator of the amount is able to precisely ascertain the amount administered to a patient. 1. A bottle for intermixing beneficial substances , comprising:a bottle having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, the at least two entry ports configured to receive at least two containers.2. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports abut the bottle.3. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports abut a wall of the bottle.4. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are surface mounted to the bottle.5. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are surface mounted to a wall of the bottle.6. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are flush mounted to the bottle.7. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are flush mounted to a wall of the bottle.8. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are configured to directly receive the at least two containers.9. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are configured to directly receive and engage the at least two containers.10. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at least two containers abut the bottle upon engagement to the bottle.11. The bottle of claim 1 , wherein the at ...

MODULAR DOSING ASSEMBLY OF MEDICAL SUBSTANCES

Systems, devices and method to establish fluid communication between vessels. A vessel having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, and at least one container containing a dosing regimen, the at least one container configured to be received by one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, whereby upon connection of the at least one container to the one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, the dosing regimen in the at least one container is transferred into the vessel. Modular dosing system for adding at least one amount of a medicament to a preparation in a modular construction. System for displaying a dosing regimen or single amount of a medicament, so that the administrator of the amount is able to precisely ascertain the amount administered to a patient. 1. A syringe for intermixing beneficial substances , comprising:a syringe having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, the at least two entry ports configured to receive at least two containers.2. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports abut the syringe.3. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports abut a wall of the syringe.4. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are surface mounted to the syringe.5. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are surface mounted to a wall of the syringe.6. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are flush mounted to the syringe.7. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are flush mounted to a wall of the syringe.8. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are configured to directly receive the at least two containers.9. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two entry ports are configured to directly receive and engage the at least two containers.10. The syringe of claim 1 , wherein the at least two containers abut the syringe upon engagement to the bag.11. The syringe of claim 1 ...

Modular dosing assembly of medical substances

Systems, devices and method to establish fluid communication between vessels. A vessel having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, and at least one container containing a dosing regimen, the at least one container configured to be received by one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, whereby upon connection of the at least one container to the one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, the dosing regimen in the at least one container is transferred into the vessel. Modular dosing system for adding at least one amount of a medicament to a preparation in a modular construction. System for displaying a dosing regimen or single amount of a medicament, so that the administrator of the amount is able to precisely ascertain the amount administered to a patient.

Modular dosing assembly of medical substances

Systems, devices and method to establish fluid communication between vessels. A vessel having at least two entry ports and at least one exit port, and at least one container containing a dosing regimen, the at least one container configured to be received by one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, whereby upon connection of the at least one container to the one of the at least two entry ports of the vessel, the dosing regimen in the at least one container is transferred into the vessel. Modular dosing system for adding at least one amount of a medicament to a preparation in a modular construction. System for displaying a dosing regimen or single amount of a medicament, so that the administrator of the amount is able to precisely ascertain the amount administered to a patient.

Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods

A tray () for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (), includes a first compartment (), a second compartment (), and a third compartment (). The catheter assembly () and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes () containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container () can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions () can be included with the tray (). One or more layers of wrap material () can be folded about the tray () to enclose the tray () and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (), and packaged gloves (). When a health care services provider () unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (). 1. A medical procedure kit , comprising:a single layer tray comprising a first compartment and a second compartment;a first syringe and a second syringe disposed within the single layer tray;a Foley catheter, coupled to coiled tubing and a fluid drain bag, disposed within the second compartment;the first compartment defining a lubricating jelly application chamber to lubricate at least a portion of the Foley catheter.2. The medical procedure kit of claim 1 , wherein the first syringe is disposed within the first compartment.3. The medical procedure kit of claim 1 , wherein the second syringe is at least partially disposed in the second compartment.4. The medical procedure kit of claim 1 , wherein the first syringe contains lubricating jelly.5. The medical procedure kit of claim 4 , wherein the second syringe comprises sterile water.6. The medical procedure kit of claim 4 , further comprising printed instructions for using the single layer tray.7. The medical procedure kit of claim 6 , the printed instructions instructing dispensation of the lubricating jelly in the first compartment and one of printed claim 6 , placed upon claim 6 , or molded into the single layer tray.8. The medical ...

PILL COUNTING TRAY AND METHOD FOR USING SAME WITH MACHINE VISION

A tray and method for efficient counting of a desired number of pharmaceutical pills or capsules from a bulk supply and distributing said counted pills and any excess pills into a target container and the bulk supply respectively. The preferred embodiment of this invention incorporates a sprung, hinged flap which, when pressed into contact with the flat counting surface, forms a trapping enclosure for excess pills while the desired number of pills are poured with a novel funneling structure. Although useful by itself, the tray and method are designed for optimal time and motion efficiency and for accuracy when used with a machine-vision pill counter. 1. A pill/capsule counting device comprising:a horizontal planar counting surface;a spout or funnel for directing pills/capsules from the counting surface into a container; anda divider having a straight distal edge, wherein the divider is selectively movable between a first position in which the distal edge is not in contact with the counting surface and a second position in which the distal edge is in contact with the counting surface, wherein the divider is biased into the first position, wherein in the second position the divider divides the counting surface into first and second portions and retains any pills/capsules on the second portion of the counting surface, wherein the first and second portions of the counting surface are level with each other.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one containment wall projecting upward from at least one edge of the counting surface.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the at least one containment wall comprises a first wall; andwherein the spout or funnel is built into the first wall.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the at least one containment wall further comprises a second wall; andwherein the divider is hingedly affixed to the second wall.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the second wall is on an opposite side of the counting surface from the first wall ...

Simple authentication of elements in blister packages

A simple and quick verification of the authenticity of a blister of elements, such as pills in the pharmaceutical industry, is provided. The pills packaged in a blister can be authenticated using mobile imaging devices such as a mobile smartphone. Generally speaking, an image of the pills and their differentiating physical characteristics in the blister is acquired and compared to at least one code which is marked on the blister itself. This code may also be encrypted. A dedicated software application on the mobile smartphone can be used to decrypt the code and compare the code to the image of the pills in the blister, to thereby evaluate authenticity of the blister and its contents.

Visual Analysis Pill Dispenser

This disclosure provides a visual analytical method of verifying dispensed pills. In a preferred embodiment, a camera captures one or more parameters of each pill as it travels along a dispense path. The camera stores the parameters, and a processor displays the parameters or evaluates whether the parameters are within a threshold limit for the dispensed pill. If the parameter is outside the threshold, the pill or the receptacle is separated and/or removed. If all the parameters are within the threshold, the pill is stored in a receptacle, and the images are processed and archived for future verification. The process is repeated for each pill in the dispenser. The system captures at least one verification image for every pill dispensed into the receptacle. 1. A pill dispenser , comprising:a hopper including a pill with a parameter that identifies the pill;a channel that orients and moves the pill from the hopper;a camera situated about the channel that records a plurality of images of the pill and creates a stitched signal, the stitched signal indicative of the parameter in different wavelengths of light; anda separator coupled to the channel, the separator removes the pill from the channel when the stitched signal for the parameter is outside a threshold and does not remove the pill from the channel when the stitched signal for the parameter of the pill is within the threshold.2. The pill dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the camera identifies the parameter and a dose of each pill claim 1 , and wherein the separator removes and quarantines a broken pill in the channel.3. The pill dispenser of claim 1 , further comprising a drug profile for a plurality of predetermined parameters that include a size claim 1 , a profile claim 1 , a color claim 1 , a shape claim 1 , and one or more marks on the pill being dispensed claim 1 , wherein the parameter is identified by a National Drug Code (NDC) for the pill in the channel.4. The pill dispenser of claim 1 , wherein a quantity ...

MEDICATION DOSAGE SYSTEM

A medication management system according to some embodiment may include a box with multiple sections and medication packaging strips. At least two of the medication packaging strips may include medication dose envelopes serially connected together. At least two of the multiple sections in the box may include a dispensing opening allowing the medication packaging strips to be dispensed serially through the dispensing openings. The medication management system may include a tactile marker between medication dose envelopes. In some embodiments the tactile marker may include a notch in the medication packaging strip. The tactile marker may include a raised feature in the medication packaging strip. The tactile marker may be on an empty medication dose envelope positioned between and connecting two filled medication dose envelopes. 1. A medication management system comprising:A box with multiple sections;Medication packaging strips, wherein at least two medication packaging strips include medication dose envelopes serially connected together;Wherein at least two of the multiple sections include a dispensing opening allowing the medication packaging strips to be dispensed serially through the dispensing openings.2. The medication management system according to claim 1 , further comprising a tactile marker between the medication dose envelopes.3. The medication management system according to wherein the tactile marker includes a notch in the medication packaging strips.4. The medication management system according to wherein the tactile marker includes a raised feature in the medication packaging strips.5. The medication management system according to wherein the tactile marker is on an empty medication dose envelope positioned between and connecting two filled medication dose envelopes.6. The medication management system according to wherein the medication dose envelopes include a reminder envelope for non-pill medications.7. The medication management system according to ...

Pill inspection apparatus and pill inspection method

A pill inspection apparatus of the present invention includes: an illumination portion 30 for irradiating light to a medical envelope 20 in which at least a translucent pill 22 is enclosed; an imaging portion 11 for acquiring a transmission image of the irradiated medical envelope 20 ; and an image processing portion 12 for detecting, as the translucent pill 22 , a pill having a brightness value of its outer periphery lower than that of its center using the transmission image, the illumination portion 30 includes a light emitting portion 31 , and a light-collecting portion 33 for collecting light is provided between the light emitting portion 31 and the medical envelope 20 . By obtaining a uniform outline of the translucent pill 22 irrespective of a shooting position, it is possible to inspect the translucent pill 22 irrespective of a permeation rate.

Systems, Devices, and/or Methods for Managing Medicaments

Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a device, which can comprise a pill reservoir, a first layer, and a chamber. The first layer comprises an inclined entry passage open to the pill reservoir and an exit passage open to a dispense passage. A portion of the chamber layer can travel linearly in close communication within a tubular shaped portion of the first layer. 1. A device comprising:a pill reservoir;a first layer that comprises an inclined entry passage open to the pill reservoir and an exit passage open to a dispense passage; the chamber layer is biased by a first bias member to a first loading position whereby the pill holding chamber is aligned with the entry passage of the first layer which is offset from the exit passage; and', 'the chamber layer is linearly movable in opposition to the first bias member to a first dispense position whereby the pill holding chamber is aligned with the exit passage of the first layer., 'a chamber layer whereby a portion of the chamber layer travels linearly in close communication within a tubular shaped portion of the first layer, and comprises an inclined pill holding chamber sized to receive a pill from the pill reservoir, wherein2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller circuit constructed to record prescription information and timing information related to pill dispensing.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller circuit constructed to detect if a pill is in the pill holding chamber.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller circuit constructed to detect if a pill is in the pill holding chamber and record a timestamp denoting that the pill has been dispensed.5. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller circuit constructed to detect if a pill is in a transition position and thereby prevent a false recording of a dispensing operation when no pill was dispensed.6. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller circuit that comprises a ...

MEDICATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR INDIVIDUALS

Provided is a medication management system comprising; a) seven or more bags with a compartment for placement of pharmaceutical dosage forms, with at least one bag for each day of a week, each bag having a slot that is isolated from the compartment; b) at least seven bands for attaching the bags, each band having a letter and/or Braille representing a different day of the week, the bands configured to go through the slot of the bag and form a loop, each band having a fastener configured to fasten the band in the looped configuration; and c) a handbag for placement of all the bags and the bands; wherein a user had an option to detachably attach one or more bags to the same band. 2. The medication management system of claim 1 , wherein the bag has a zipper closure.3. The medication management system of claim 1 , wherein the bag does not have a day indication.4. The medication management system of claim 1 , wherein the indication is in form of Braille.5. The medication management system of claim 1 , wherein the indication is in form of a letter.6. The medication management system of claim 1 , where the holder is in form of a band.7. The medication management system of claim 1 , wherein same day medications to be taken at different times are held together in different bags with a single band.8. The medication management system of claim 1 , wherein the holder is configured to hold claim 1 , one to three bags.9. The medication management system of claim 1 , further comprising an opening on the bag for the holder to loop around.10. The medication management system of claim 1 , further comprising complementary fastening system on the holder.11. The medication management system of claim 9 , wherein the opening is in form of a slot.12. The medication management system of claim 9 , wherein the opening provides no access to a compartment of the bag where the medication is stored.13. The medication management system of claim 1 , further comprising printed matter on the bag for a ...

Visual Analysis Pill Dispenser

This disclosure provides a visual analytical method of verifying dispensed pills. In a preferred embodiment, a camera captures one or more parameters of each pill as it travels along a dispense path. The camera stores the parameters, and a processor displays the parameters or evaluates whether the parameters are within a threshold limit for the dispensed pill. If the parameter is outside the threshold, the pill or the receptacle is separated and/or removed. If all the parameters are within the threshold, the pill is stored in a receptacle, and the images are processed and archived for future verification. The process is repeated for each pill in the dispenser. The system captures at least one verification image for every pill dispensed into the receptacle. 1. A pill dispenser , comprising:a hopper including pills;a channel that orients and moves the pills from the hopper, wherein the channel orients a plurality of the pills to a similar orientation relative to other pills in the channel;a camera situated about the channel that records an image of each of the pills;a processor coupled to the camera, the processor configured to compare the image of each of the pills to a parameter associated with the pills; anda separator coupled to the channel, wherein the separator removes the pill from the channel when the respective image is outside a threshold with respect to the parameter and does not remove the pill from the channel when the respective image is within the threshold with respect to the parameter.2. The pill dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the parameter is selected from a group consisting of a size claim 1 , color claim 1 , and shape of the pills.3. The pill dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the parameter corresponds to a National Drug Code (NDC) that identifies the pills.4. The pill dispenser of claim 1 , wherein the separator is configured to remove a broken pill from the channel.5. The pill dispenser of claim 1 , comprising an LED light and a wavelength filter to ...

Medicine-supplying device and medicine-counting device

This drug-supplying device is provided with: a rotator that discharges drugs towards the outer diameter by being rotated; a drug shape-specifying unit for specifying the shape of the drug; and a control unit that rotates the rotator at a rotational speed specified, on the basis of a speed table that correlates drug shape to rotator rotational speed, by the shape that has been specified by a drug-detecting unit.

A TIME-ORIENTED PILL DISPENSER

In one aspect, the present invention is directed to a time-oriented pill dispenser, comprising: a bulk pills container having an opening, and a corresponding lid; an impression of different time notations, dispersed on an external side of a wall of the container along a circumference thereof, in proximity to the lid; and a pointer in a form of a tab of the lid, or a mark on the lid, for pointing at one of the time notations of the impression in a closed state of the container; wherein securing the lid to the container enables placing the pointer to point at each of the notations; thereby on closing the container by the lid, enabling a user marking the current time as the last time of taking a pill from the container by positioning the pointer on the corresponding time notation in the impression. 1. A time-oriented pill dispenser , comprising:{'b': 12', '14', '16, 'a bulk pills container () having an opening () and a corresponding lid ();'}{'b': 20', '12', '16, 'an impression () of different time notations, dispersed on an external side of a wall of said container () along a circumference thereof, in proximity to said lid (); and'}{'b': 18', '16', '20', '12, 'a pointer in a form of a tab () of said lid (), for pointing at one of said time notations of said impression () in a closed state of said container ();'}{'b': 16', '12, 'wherein securing said lid () to said container () enables placing said pointer to point at each of said notations;'}{'b': 12', '16, 'thereby on closing the container () by the lid (), enabling a user marking the current time as the last time of taking a pill from the container by positioning the pointer on the corresponding time notation in the impression.'}2. A time-oriented pill dispenser , comprising:{'b': 12', '14', '16, 'a bulk pills container () having a symmetric circular or polygonal opening (), and a corresponding lid ();'}{'b': 20', '20', '16', '12, 'a plurality of impressions (, ′) of different time notations, dispersed on an ...

DRUG SORTING DEVICE, SORTING CONTAINER, AND DRUG RETURN METHOD

A medicine sorting device includes: a discrimination part for discriminating a type of a medicine based on an image captured by a first camera; and a conveyance/sorting unit for sorting, by each type, a plurality of types of medicines accommodated in a mixed state in a first accommodating part based on a discrimination result of the discrimination part, and storing the medicines in a second accommodating part. 1. A medicine sorting device comprising:a first accommodating part configured to accommodate a plurality of types of medicines in a mixed state;a second accommodating part configured to accommodate the medicines in a state of being sorted by each type;an imaging part configured to image the medicines;a discrimination part configured to discriminate the types of the medicines based on images captured by the imaging part;a sorting part configured to sort the medicines by each type based on a discrimination result performed by the discrimination part and to store the sorted medicines in the second accommodating part; andan ultraviolet light radiation part configured to radiate ultraviolet light to the medicine to be imaged,wherein the discrimination part performs discrimination based on an imaging result of the medicine captured in the state where the ultraviolet light is radiated.2. The medicine sorting device of claim 1 , further comprising a rotation part configured to rotate the imaging part such that the imaging part turns around a disposition area in which the medicine to be imaged is disposed claim 1 ,wherein the imaging part images the medicine disposed in the disposition area from a plurality of positions where the imaging part is rotated by the rotation part.3. The medicine sorting device of claim 1 , further comprising an image classification part configured to classify the image captured by the imaging part for each type of the medicine discriminated by the discrimination part.4. The medicine sorting device of claim 1 , wherein the determination part ...

Enteral Feeding Extension Set Connector

A connector for coupling to a base of an indwelling device equipped with a circular hub having a radius, a top surface, a side surface, and a circumferential recess defined in the side surface. The connector has a resilient assembly including a plurality of release buttons extending from the resilient assembly and may include a conduit defining a fluid pathway through the connector. Each release button has a finger contact zone and a catch. The catch is configured to releasably engage the circumferential recess. The connector is coupled by positioning the connector on the circular hub and depressing the connector until the catches engage the circumferential recess such that the connector is configured to rotate completely about the circular hub. The connector is decoupled from the hub by pressing the release buttons to reversibly displace the respective catches radially to disengage from the circumferential recess. 1. An extension set feeding tube connector for coupling a feeding or nutritional fluid supply tube to the head of an enteral feeding catheter device having a circular hub having a generally horizontal top surface that extends radially outward over a generally vertical side surface to define a circumferential recess in the side surface of the circular hub , the connector comprising:a resilient assembly having a central support;a cover extending over and circumferentially around the central support, the cover defining a distal-most portion of the connector relative to the head of the enteral feeding catheter;a plurality of release buttons formed separately from the cover and extending from the central support, each release button having a first portion including a finger contact zone and a second portion including a catch, the catch configured to releasably engage a circumferential recess defined in a side surface of the circular hub;a conduit defining a fluid pathway through the connector to the enteral feeding catheter device, the conduit formed by the ...

Dosage management system

This invention relates to a dosage management system that comprises a container including a box with an opening towards the top. The box has a first side with an opposing second side and a third side. The box has a pair of parallel grooves in the first side and second side and a tray inside the box. There is also provided a resilient sliding lid. The lid has two parallel opposing edges that slidingly engage the grooves. At least one of the edges and grooves has a catch and notch combination that engage when the lid is in a closed position. The grooves have a first incline or decline part connected to a substantially horizontal part which is again connected to a second incline or decline part. When opening the box, the lid is pushed down the lid then bending into the horizontal part, the notch and catch disengaging and the lid is moved to the third side to open the box. Closing the box is accomplished by pushing the lid back towards the closing position and the catch is urged into the notch due to the lid regaining its shape. 1: A tray to hold measured quantities for human consumption; the tray having receptacles for receiving measured quantities and the receptacles grouped together by dosage or contents of the measured quantities.2: A tray as in wherein the group the receptacles are grouped together are indicated on the tray.3: A tray as in wherein the receptacles have more than one profile and the receptacles are grouped together according to their profile.4: A tray as in wherein the receptacles have more than one profile and the receptacles are grouped together according to their profile and measured quantities are placed in the tray and the measured quantities have profiles that correspond to the profiles of the receptacles.5: A tray as in wherein the receptacles have resilient structures to accept measured quantities of different diameters or profiles.6: A tray as in wherein the receptacles have resilient structures to accept measured quantities of different ...

Coded cartridge assembly

Disclosed herein are cartridge assemblies that include coding features that help dedicate a medicament reservoir to specific injection devices. An exemplary cartridge assembly comprises a cylindrical inner surface for holding medicament and a cylindrical outer surface comprising at its proximal end one or more stops configured as coding elements protruding from the cylindrical outer surface. Each coding element is configured only to engage a corresponding coding feature on a dose setting and delivery mechanism, thereby allowing only the correct cartridge assembly to connect to the dose setting and delivery mechanism.

IMAGE ACQUISITION FOR MEDICAL DOSE PREPARATION SYSTEM

Use of improved image acquisition for a medical dose preparation system. The medical dose preparation system may include a work station for capturing medical dose preparation images (e.g., to document preparation of a mediation dose). The medical dose preparation image may be captured by a video data stream processor capable of performing an auto cropping technique on a video data stream received from an image device. Accordingly, memory resources may be more efficiently employed while maintaining high quality medical dose preparation images. 1. A work station for use in a system for medical dose preparation management , the work station comprising: an imaging device having an imaging field encompassing a medical dose preparation staging region, the imaging device being operable to output digital image data of the imaging field including the medical dose preparation staging region;', 'a base having a support surface; and', 'a support extending away from the base to support the imaging device relative to the base;, 'a stand includinga processor in operative communication with the imaging device to receive the digital image data of the imaging field;a display in operative communication with the processor to receive the digital image data of the imaging field and display a corresponding image of the imaging field that is perceivable by a user, wherein the processor is operable to process the digital image data to identify at least one region of interest within the imaging field corresponding to at least one medication receptacle disposed on the support surface of the base in the medical dose preparation staging region, wherein the region of interest is visually differentiated in relation to said corresponding image on the display by the processor in a manner perceivable by the user;a user control device in operative communication with the processor to initiate the capture of medical dose preparation image data from the digital image data at the processor, wherein the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING MEDICATION AND AUTOMATIC LOADING OF A DATABASE

A system and method for measuring medication includes providing a graphical user interface (GUI) including a representation of a medication or a medication container. An indication to measure at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container is provided in the GUI. At least one signal including at least one measured dimension of the medication or the medication container is received by one or more processors that process and store the at least one measured dimension. The at least one measured dimension is provided in the GUI in association with the indication to measure the at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container. 1. A system for measuring medication , the system comprising:at least one non-transitory computer-readable storage medium in communication with one or more processors and having instructions stored thereon which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to perform operations comprising:providing a graphical user interface (GUI) including a representation of a medication or a medication container;providing in the GUI an indication to measure at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container;receiving at least one signal comprising at least one measured dimension of the medication or the medication container;processing the at least one measured dimension;storing the at least one measured dimension; andproviding the at least one measured dimension in the GUI in association with the indication to measure the at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the indication to measure the at least one dimension of the medication or the medication container comprises at least one marking in the GUI indicating the dimension on the representation of the medication or the medication container.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the at least one marking in the GUI comprises at least one lead line and at least one ...

Ergonomic Bottle

The present invention is directed to an ergonomic bottle comprised of a container having sidewalls and a bottom defining a liquid holding space. The sidewalls form an open end with a neck. The sidewalls further comprise indents that facilitate grasping the container by a user. The ergonomic bottle of the present invention further comprises an ergonomic nipple having an alignment mark indicating the orientation of the ergonomic nipple for optimum use. The ergonomic bottle of the present invention has a collar adapted to fasten to the neck and for receiving the ergonomic nipple. The collar has indicia indicating optimum alignment of the ergonomic nipple and indents of the container. 1. An ergonomic bottle comprising:A container having sidewalls and a bottom defining a liquid holding space, the sidewalls forming an open end with a neck, the sidewalls further comprising indents that facilitate grasping the container by a user;A nipple having an alignment mark indicating the orientation of the nipple for optimum use; andA collar adapted to fasten to the neck and for receiving the nipple, the collar having indicia indicating optimum alignment of the nipple and container.2. The ergonomic bottle of claim 1 , further comprising a handle adjacent to the collar.3. The ergonomic bottle of claim 1 , wherein the collar indicia is a notch.4. The ergonomic bottle of claim 1 , wherein the nipple alignment mark is a tab.5. The ergonomic bottle of claim 1 , wherein the collar indicia is a notch and the nipple alignment mark is a tab claim 1 , and the notch and tab are configured to align.6. The ergonomic bottle of claim 1 , wherein the nipple has a plurality of alignment marks.7. The ergonomic bottle of claim 1 , wherein the collar has a plurality of indicia.8. The ergonomic bottle of claim 1 , further comprising a handle.9. The ergonomic bottle of claim 1 , further comprising a handle with notches that align with tabs fixed to the collar.10. A ergonomic bottle comprising:A container ...

DRUG DISPENSER ASSEMBLY

A drug dispenser assembly comprising: a drug dispenser for dispensing a drug in a dispense event; and a skinprint analyser configured to receive a skinprint, preferably a fingerprint, of a user. The skinprint analyser is further configured: to perform a verification test regarding the identity of the skinprint; to conduct a chemical analysis for the presence of a metabolite in the skin-print; and to produce data indicative of results of the verification test and the chemical analysis. The drug dispenser assembly further comprises an actuator configured to actuate a dispense event in the event that the results of one or both of the verification test and the chemical analysis meet one or more predetermined conditions. 1. A drug dispenser assembly comprising:a drug dispenser for dispensing a drug in a dispense event; (a) to perform a verification test regarding the identity of the skinprint;', '(b) to conduct a chemical analysis for the presence of a metabolite in the skinprint; and', '(c) to produce data indicative of results of the verification test and the chemical analysis; and, 'a skinprint analyser configured to receive a skinprint, preferably a fingerprint, of a user and configuredan actuator configured to actuate a dispense event in the event that the results of one or both of the verification test and the chemical analysis meet one or more predetermined conditions.2. The drug dispenser assembly of wherein the skinprint analyser is configured to accommodate a skinprint substrate for receiving a skinprint of a user.3. The drug dispenser assembly of or wherein the skinprint analyser is configured to initiate a supply of a reagent into contact with the skinprint substrate in order to carry out the chemical analysis.4. The drug dispenser assembly of any preceding claim wherein the skinprint analyser further comprises a sensor configured to obtain an image of a skinprint received by the skinprint analyser.5. The drug dispenser of any preceding claim wherein the ...

MEDICINE-SUPPLYING DEVICE AND MEDICINE-COUNTING DEVICE

This drug-supplying device is provided with: a rotator that discharges drugs towards the outer diameter by being rotated; a drug shape-specifying unit for specifying the shape of the drug; and a control unit that rotates the rotator at a rotational speed specified, on the basis of a speed table that correlates drug shape to rotator rotational speed, by the shape that has been specified by a drug-detecting unit. 1. A medicine-supplying device comprising:a rotator configured to discharge a plurality of medicines to an outer diameter direction of the rotator by rotation;an inner guide configured to guide the medicine discharged to the outer diameter direction of the rotator by rotation, whereinthe inner guide has a tilted part whose surface is tilted toward the outer diameter direction of the rotator.2. The medicine-supplying device according to claim 1 , further comprising an outer guide configured to form a passage where the medicine passes together with the inner guide claim 1 , whereinthe outer guide is positioned at an upper stream side of rotation of the rotator with respect to the inner guide,an interval between the inner guide and the outer guide is adjustable.3. The medicine-supplying device according to claim 2 , whereinthe interval is changed by a displacement of the outer guide.4. The medicine-supplying device according to claim 1 , further comprising a width restricting body configured to restrict a conveyance width of the medicine and being positioned at an upper stream side of rotation of the rotator with respect to the inner guide.5. The medicine-supplying device according to claim 4 , further comprising an outer guide configured to form a passage where the medicine passes together with the inner guide claim 4 , whereinthe outer guide is positioned at the upper stream side of the rotation of the rotator with respect to the inner guide;an interval between the inner guide and the outer guide is changed by a displacement of the outer guide;the outer guide ...

OBJECT MATCHING DEVICE

An object matching device includes an acquiring unit, an extracting unit, and a determining unit. The acquiring unit acquires an image of an object to be matched with a character printed thereon. The extracting unit extracts a partial image of predetermined size including the character as a matching partial image from the image. The determining unit compares the matching partial image with a registration partial image acquired from an object to be registered and registered in advance, and thereby determines an identity of the object to be matched and the object to be registered. 1. An object matching device comprising:an acquiring unit configured to acquire an image of an object to be matched with a character printed thereon;an extracting unit configured to extract a partial image of predetermined size including the character as a matching partial image from the image; anda determining unit configured to compare the matching partial image with a registration partial image acquired from an object to be registered and registered in advance, and thereby determine an identity of the object to be matched and the object to be registered.2. The object matching device according to claim 1 , wherein:the extracting unit is configured to extract posture data of the object as matching posture data from the image; andthe determining unit is configured to compare the matching partial image and the matching posture data with a registration partial image and registration posture data acquired from an object to be registered and registered in advance, and thereby determine an identity of the object to be matched and the object to be registered.3. The object matching device according to claim 2 , wherein the matching posture data includes data representing an outline of an outer shape of the object.4. The object matching device according to claim 2 , wherein the matching posture data includes data representing an outline of a standard pattern applied to a surface of the object.5. The ...

Medicine identification system, medicine identification device, medicine identification method, and program

A medicine identification system and a medicine identification method can favorable identification of a medicine using a camera-equipped mobile terminal. A smartphone including a camera changes a light-emitting region on a display, changes an illuminating direction with respect to a medicine placed on a tray having an indicator used for standardizing size and shape of the medicine, and images the medicine with different illuminating directions with the camera. The medicine identification device standardizes the size and shape of first images acquired by imaging based on the indicators captured in the first images, and extracts a medicine region image from each of the standardized first images. The medicine identification device then generates, based on the extracted medicine region images, a second image having undergone an emphasis process for emphasizing an embossed mark or a printed mark provided on the medicine, and identifies the medicine based on the generated second image.

DRUG DISPENSER ASSEMBLY

A drug dispenser assembly comprising: a drug dispenser for dispensing a drug in a dispense event; and a skinprint analyser configured to receive a skinprint, preferably a fingerprint, of a user. The skinprint analyser is further configured: to perform a verification test regarding the identity of the skinprint; to conduct a chemical analysis for the presence of a metabolite in the skinprint; and to produce data indicative of results of the verification test and the chemical analysis. The drug dispenser assembly further comprises an actuator configured to actuate a dispense event in the event that the results of one or both of the verification test and the chemical analysis meet one or more predetermined conditions. 151-. (canceled)52. A drug dispenser assembly comprising:a drug dispenser for dispensing a drug in a dispense event;a skinprint analyser configured to receive a skinprint, preferably a fingerprint, of a user and configured:(a) to perform a verification test regarding the identity of the skinprint;(b) to conduct a chemical analysis for the presence of a metabolite in the skinprint; and(c) to produce data indicative of results of the verification test and the chemical analysis; andan actuator configured to actuate a dispense event in the event that the results of one or both of the verification test and the chemical analysis meet one or more predetermined conditions.53. The drug dispenser assembly of wherein the skinprint analyser is configured to accommodate a skinprint substrate for receiving a skinprint of a user.54. The drug dispenser assembly of wherein the skinprint analyser is configured to initiate a supply of a reagent into contact with the skinprint substrate in order to carry out the chemical analysis.55. The drug dispenser assembly of wherein the skinprint analyser further comprises a sensor configured to obtain an image of a skinprint received by the skinprint analyser.56. The drug dispenser of wherein the skinprint analyser further comprises a ...

Medication Compliance Alert Device

Example embodiments relate to medication compliance alert devices. An example embodiment includes a method. The method includes capturing information about a medication label associated with a medication. The method also includes analyzing, by a first computing device, the information about the medication label to extract medication information. Further, the method includes generating, by the first computing device, a medication schedule for a corresponding patient associated with the medication. The medication schedule includes a dosage strength and dosage frequency. In addition, the method includes prompting, by a second computing device, the corresponding patient to take an amount of the medication corresponding to the dosage strength at a predetermined time according to the medication schedule. Still further, the method includes receiving, by the second computing device, an indication that the corresponding patient has taken the amount of the medication corresponding to the dosage strength. 1. A method comprising:capturing information about a medication label associated with a medication;analyzing, by a first computing device, the information about the medication label to extract medication information;generating, by the first computing device, a medication schedule for a corresponding patient associated with the medication, wherein the medication schedule comprises a dosage strength and dosage frequency;prompting, by a second computing device, the corresponding patient to take an amount of the medication corresponding to the dosage strength at a predetermined time according to the medication schedule; andreceiving, by the second computing device, an indication that the corresponding patient has taken the amount of the medication corresponding to the dosage strength.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the medication information comprises a name of a corresponding pharmacy claim 1 , an address of a corresponding pharmacy claim 1 , a phone number of a corresponding ...

Medical Connector Having Locking Engagement

A medical connector system including a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has a housing, a biasing member, and at least one projection. The second connector has at least one groove for receiving the at least one projection. The proximal end of the second connector is configured to be at least partially disposed within the distal end of the housing of the first connector. Upon application and release of a first set of opposing axial forces applied to the connector system, the first connector is locked to the second connector and, upon application and release of a second set of opposing axial forces, the first connector is released from the second connector. The connectors may include indicators to show when the connector system is in the locked position. 1. A medical connector system comprising:a first connector having a proximal end and a distal end, the first connector comprising a housing defining a central opening that receives a carrier member, a biasing member, a needle cannula, and a cam member, the biasing member engaging and biasing the carrier member towards the distal end of the first connector, the cam member having at least one projection extending into the central opening of the housing of the first connector with the cam member being rotatable relative to the housing of the first connector, the carrier member having at least one sealing member; anda second connector having an outer surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, the outer surface of the second connector comprising at least one groove for receiving the at least one projection,wherein the proximal end of the second connector is configured to be at least partially disposed within a distal end of the housing of the first connector, andwherein upon application and release of a first set of opposing axial forces applied to the proximal end of the first connector and the distal end of the second connector, the first connector is locked to the second connector with the at ...

TABLET PACKAGING SYSTEM

A tablet packaging system and method is described. The illustrative tablet packaging system includes a plurality of pouches, a primary container, a sleeve, and a label. Each pouch of the plurality of pouches contains a plurality of tablets, and each pouch is detachably coupled to one another. The primary container includes a left side wall, a right side wall, a front side wall, a back side wall, and a bottom side wall that abut one another to form a cavity for receiving the plurality of pouches. The sleeve includes a top side wall, a bottom side wall, a right side wall, and a left side wall configured to receive the primary container. The label is affixed to the sleeve and includes at least one item from a list including: a patient name, a patient tablet, a prescribing physician name, a warning, and a bar code. 1. A tablet packaging system comprising:a plurality of pouches, wherein each pouch includes a plurality of tablets and the plurality of pouches are detachably coupled to one another; a front side wall;', 'a right side wall that abuts the front side wall;', 'a back side wall that abuts the right side wall;', 'a left side wall that is between the back side wall and the front side wall;', 'a bottom wall that abuts the front side wall, the right-side wall, the back side wall, and the left-side wall;', 'a cavity defined by the front side wall, the right side wall, the back side wall, the left side wall and the bottom wall, wherein the cavity is configured to receive the plurality of pouches;, 'a primary container, wherein the primary container includes a top wall;', 'a right side wall that abuts the top wall;', 'a bottom wall that abuts the right side wall; and', 'a left side wall that is between the bottom wall and the top wall;, 'a sleeve configured to receive the primary container, wherein the sleeve includesa prescribed time of day for consuming the plurality of tablets enclosed by each of the plurality of pouches; and a patient name;', 'a patient tablet;', 'a ...

Medication vial covers

Covers for vial containers are described. The cover can include at least one side and an end. The at least one side and the end can form a cavity configured to receive a portion of a vial. The cover further includes an identifier located on the end of the cover. The identifier can include a shape associated with a particular medication. Such arrangements can assist visually impaired users in quickly and easily identifying the types of medication in a particular vial.

MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION GUIDE

A medication administration guide having a card member with an elongated opening. A transparent housing with a plurality of pill receiving cells is affixed to the card member in the elongated opening. The guide has a closure flap positioned to enclose the individual cells after a representative pill have been placed in each. The closure flap has one edge permanently affixed to the card member adjacent the elongated opening and a second edge for being selectively affixed to the card member on the opposite side of the elongated opening to enclose the individual cells and contain the pills. Medication information is affixed adjacent to each well has a pill therein on the first side of the card member and contact information is affixed to the second side of the card. 1. A medication administration guide comprising:a. A card member having a first side, a second side and a first edge, the card member having an elongated opening along and adjacent to the first edge;b. A transparent insert juxtaposed with the elongated opening, the transparent insert having therein a plurality of individual cells, each well for receiving a representation of a single pill or capsule for visually identifying the representation of a single pill or capsule therein;c. A closure member positioned for selectively covering and enclosing the individual cells.2. The medication administration guide of wherein the second edge has a card facing surface with adhesive thereon the adhesive having a removable protective strip thereon for being removed when the second edge is selectively affixed to the card member to enclose the cells.3. The medication administration guide of wherein the card member has an intermediate edge along the elongated opening and aligned with the second edge claim 2 , the intermediate edge having thereon an adhesive and a protective strip thereon claim 2 , the second edge being held in closure relationship against the second edge by the adhesive when the protective strip is removed. ...

REMINDER SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR MEDICATION COMPLIANCE

A reminder system and methods may be configured for medicine regimen compliance and monitoring. Embodiments may include a control device, a medicine container, a medicine identifier attachable to the medicine container, a medicine container input device, a monitoring device having an adaptor to receive a medicine container, and a portable electrical device. The adaptor may be configured to releaseably couple the monitoring device and the medicine container. The control device, the medicine container input device and the monitoring device may include microprocessors, memories, input devices and output devices. The control device may provide operations including input and compare a prescription and medicine information. The monitoring device may provide operations including compare the medicine identifier of the medicine container and the medicine information. The monitoring device may also provide operations including determining the amount of medication removed from the medicine container. The operations may further include generate, by the output device, an alert in response to the distance exceeding a threshold. 1. A reminder system for medicine regimen compliance and monitoring , the system comprising:a control device with prescription input module;a monitoring device having an adaptor to receive a medicine container, the adaptor being configured to releaseably couple the monitoring device and the medicine container; andthe monitoring device having a controller including a microprocessor and memory, the microprocessor providing operations including generate an alert in response to a medicine being removed from the medicine container.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a medicine container identifier;a medicine container information input device; anda portable electronic device.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring device includes circuitry operatively connected and responsive to the controller for generation of the alert.4. The system of ...

Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods

A tray () for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (), includes a first compartment (), a second compartment (), and a third compartment (). The catheter assembly () and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes () containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container () can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions () can be included with the tray (). One or more layers of wrap material () can be folded about the tray () to enclose the tray () and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (), and packaged gloves (). When a health care services provider () unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (). 1. A medical procedure kit , comprising:a single layer tray comprising a first compartment and a second compartment;a first syringe and a second syringe disposed within the single layer tray;a Foley catheter, coupled to coiled tubing and a fluid drain bag, disposed within the second compartment;the first compartment defining a lubricating jelly application chamber to lubricate at least a portion of the Foley catheter.2. The medical procedure kit of claim 1 , wherein the first syringe is disposed within the first compartment.3. The medical procedure kit of claim 1 , wherein the second syringe is at least partially disposed in the second compartment.4. The medical procedure kit of claim 1 , wherein the first syringe contains lubricating jelly.5. The medical procedure kit of claim 4 , wherein the second syringe comprises sterile water.6. The medical procedure kit of claim 4 , further comprising printed instructions for using the single layer tray.7. The medical procedure kit of claim 6 , the printed instructions instructing dispensation of the lubricating jelly in the first compartment and one of printed claim 6 , placed upon claim 6 , or molded into the single layer tray.8. The medical ...

Reminder system and methods for medication compliance

A reminder system and methods may be configured for medicine regimen compliance and monitoring. Embodiments may include a control device, a medicine container, a medicine identifier, a medicine container input device, a monitoring device and a portable electrical device. The control device, the medicine container input device and the monitoring device may include microprocessors, memories, input devices and output devices. The control device may provide operations including input and compare, by the microprocessor, a prescription and medicine information. The monitoring device may provide operations including compare, by the microprocessor, the medicine identifier of the medicine container and the medicine information. The monitoring device may also provide operations including determining, by the microprocessor, the amount of medication removed from the medicine container. The operations may further include generate, by the output device, an alert in response to the distance exceeding a threshold.

System and method for sequential delivery of measured doses of medication

A medicine dosing device for delivering sequential doses of medication to a patient. The medicine dosing device includes a substantially transparent vessel for holding the medication therein. A visual dosing aid such as a dosing bar is present on a surface of the vessel. The visual dosing aid includes a plurality of dosing segments where each of the dosing segments identifies a volume of the medication corresponding to one of a plurality of medication doses to be sequentially provided to the patient. The visual dosing aid may be of a color or pattern that is correlated to at least one physical characteristic of the patient.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MEDICATION

Supplying a medication for use with a medication delivery system includes supplying a liquid medication composition into an interior volume of a drug chamber and dispensing the drug chamber to a patient or caregiver. The drug chamber may include a fitting for coupling to a corresponding fitting of a transfer module and a drug port. The transfer module may also include a transfer port configured to align with the drug port when the drug chamber and transfer module are coupled at their fittings. The transfer module may be operable to open the drug port to allow transfer of a portion of the liquid medication composition through the transfer port into a separate dose chamber. 1. A method of supplying a medication for use with a medication transfer system , the method comprising:supplying a liquid medication into an interior volume of a drug chamber; anddispensing the drug chamber to a patient or caregiver,wherein the drug chamber includes a fitting for coupling to a corresponding fitting of a transfer module, wherein the drug chamber includes a drug port and the transfer module includes a transfer port configured to align with the drug port when the drug chamber and transfer module are coupled at their fittings, and wherein the transfer module is operable to open the drug port to allow transfer a portion of the liquid medication through the transfer port into a separate dose chamber.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid medication is a prescription medication comprising an anti-infective and/or corticosteroid.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid medication comprises levofloxacin or itraconazole.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid medication comprises levofloxacin 25 mg/mL oral solution.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid medication comprises itraconazole 10 mg/mL oral solution.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the drug chamber includes a hose extending from within its interior volume to the drug port.7. A method of preparing a ...

Drug recognizing apparatus, drug recognizing method, and drug recognizing program

Provided are a drug recognizing apparatus, a drug recognizing method, and a drug recognizing program capable of enhancing robustness of a master image in a case where a drug is recognized. The drug recognizing apparatus includes an illumination unit that illuminates a drug; an imaging unit that images the illuminated drug; a storage unit that stores a master image for each drug type; a drug position acquiring unit that acquires a position of the drug on the basis of a captured image obtained by the imaging unit; a master image generating unit that generates the master image from a drug area in the captured image; an updating determination unit that determines whether to update the master image on the basis of the position of the drug acquired by the drug position acquiring unit; and a registration unit that registers the master image in the storage unit in a case where it is determined that the master image is to be updated.

Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods

A tray (100) for accommodating a coiled medical device, such as a catheter assembly (700), includes a first compartment (101), a second compartment (102), and a third compartment (103). The catheter assembly (700) and devices associated with a catheterization procedure, such as syringes (701,702) containing sterile water and lubricating jelly and a specimen container (703) can be disposed within the tray. Printed instructions (1001) can be included with the tray (100). One or more layers of wrap material (2200) can be folded about the tray (100) to enclose the tray (100) and other items, such as an additional layer of wrap material (2701), packaged liquid hand sanitizer (2401), and packaged gloves (2402). When a health care services provider (3101) unfolds the wrap material, the same can be used to create a sterile field beneath a patient (3201).

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Improved image acquisition for medical dose preparation system

Use of improved image acquisition for a medical dose preparation system. The medical dose preparation system may include a work station for capturing medical dose preparation images (e.g., to document preparation of a mediation dose). The medical dose preparation image may be captured by a video data stream processor capable of performing an auto cropping technique on a video data stream received from an image device. Accordingly, memory resources may be more efficiently employed while maintaining high quality medical dose preparation images.

Medication and identification information transfer apparatus

A medication and identification information transfer system is provided that includes a medication vial, a secondary medication container (syringe) and a medication information transfer apparatus. The medication information transfer apparatus, when coupled to a vial, can transfer information indicative of the contents of the vial to an intelligent injection site. The medication information transfer apparatus has a shape and size enabling it to be connected to a vial adapter for removal of medication from the vial transfer it to a syringe for delivery to an injection site while simultaneously transferring information about the medication in the vial to the injection site. In some implementations, the medication injection site can be placed on a fluid delivery line for infusion into a patient. Related apparatus, systems, and kits are also disclosed.

Coded collapsible drug reservoir

A coded collapsible drug reservoir (200) and a drug delivery system (100) including a coded collapsible drug reservoir (200). The drug reservoir (200) includes a collapsible housing (202) and a port (204) in communication with the collapsible housing (202). The drug reservoir (200) further includes a coding feature (206) disposed on the drug reservoir (200), and the coding feature (206) identifies the drug reservoir (200).

의료 투여분 조제 시스템을 위한 개선된 이미지 취득

의료 투여분 조제 시스템을 위한 개선된 이미지 취득의 이용이 개시된다. 의료 투여분 조제 시스템은 (예를 들어, 의료 투여분의 조제를 문서화하기 위해) 의료 투여분 조제 이미지를 포착하기 위한 작업 스테이션을 포함할 수 있다. 의료 투여분 조제 이미지는 이미지 장치로부터 수신된 비디오 데이터 스트림에 관해 자동 절삭 기술을 수행할 수 있는 비디오 데이터 스트림 프로세서에 의해 포착될 수 있다. 따라서, 메모리 자원은 고품질 의료 투여분 조제 이미지를 유지하면서 더욱 효율적으로 이용될 수 있다.

의료 투여분 조제 시스템을 위한 개선된 이미지 취득

의료 투여분 조제 시스템을 위한 개선된 이미지 취득의 이용이 개시된다. 의료 투여분 조제 시스템은 (예를 들어, 의료 투여분의 조제를 문서화하기 위해) 의료 투여분 조제 이미지를 포착하기 위한 작업 스테이션을 포함할 수 있다. 의료 투여분 조제 이미지는 이미지 장치로부터 수신된 비디오 데이터 스트림에 관해 자동 절삭 기술을 수행할 수 있는 비디오 데이터 스트림 프로세서에 의해 포착될 수 있다. 따라서, 메모리 자원은 고품질 의료 투여분 조제 이미지를 유지하면서 더욱 효율적으로 이용될 수 있다.

用于压制片和松散填充植物源材料的气化器设备

公开了一种用于由包含具有治疗效能的医药成分的植物源材料形成的压制片的气化器设备。在一实施例中，该设备包括：用于压制片的保持器；微处理器；受控空气流；以及受控热源；其中，微处理器适于控制空气流和热源，以便以期望的速率气化接收在压制片保持器中的压制片。在另一实施例中，气化器设备包括用于接收包含包装好的压制片的盘盒的圆盘传送器。在另外的又一实施例中，气化器设备适于识别放置在保持器中的压制片的类型，以及基于期望从所识别的类型的压制片释放的所选治疗化合物控制空气流和热源。

适合于轴向锁紧和旋转松开的医用配送系统

一种包括剂量组件(104)和容器(102)的医用配送系统(100)，其中该容器(102)适合于通过纯平移运动紧固到剂量组件(104)以及通过纯旋转运动从剂量组件(104)松开。该剂量组件(104)和容器(102)适于在医用配送系统中使用。

Certification affaratus of auto wrapping pill and method thereof

본 발명은 PC가 없는 반자동 약제자동포장기에서 사용자 인증을 통해 장비의 가동을 제어하도록 한 약제자동포장기의 인증장치 및 그 방법에 관한 것으로서, 이러한 본 발명은, 반자동 약제자동포장기의 전체 동작을 제어하되, 사용자 인증 데이터가 통신을 통해 수신된 경우에만 약제 자동 포장기를 가동시키는 중앙처리장치와 통신부를 구비한 메인보드와; 약제자동포장기의 사용을 원하는 사용자의 인증을 수행하고, 그 인증 결과 등록된 사용자일 경우 인증 데이터를 암호화한 후 통신을 통해 상기 메인보드로 암호화된 인증 데이터를 전송하는 사용자 인증부를 구현함으로써, PC가 없는 반자동 약제자동포장기에서 사용자 인증을 통해 장비의 가동을 제어할 수 있게 된다. The present invention relates to an authentication device and a method of the automatic drug packaging machine to control the operation of the equipment through a user authentication in a semi-automatic drug packaging machine without a PC, the present invention, while controlling the overall operation of the automatic drug packaging machine A main board having a central processing unit and a communication unit for operating the automatic medicine packing machine only when user authentication data is received through communication; By authenticating the user who wants to use the automatic medicine packing machine, and if the user is registered as a result of the authentication, the user authentication unit for encrypting the authentication data and transmitting the encrypted authentication data to the main board through communication, In the semi-automatic drug packaging machine that does not have a user authentication it is possible to control the operation of the equipment. 약제자동포장기, 반자동, 사용자 인증, 전원 공급 제어 Pharmaceutical Packaging Machine, Semi-Automatic, User Authentication, Power Supply Control

Connector for enteral nutrition system

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: connector for connection of medical feeding tube for supply of flowing medium to head of catheter device with round clamp hub, which has peripheral depression, formed by its lateral surface, contains resilient unit and release buttons, projecting from resilient unit. Each button has first part with contact zone for finger and second part with latch, configured for interaction, with possibility of further release, with peripheral depression, formed by lateral surface of round clamp hub. Connector is made with possibility of connection with round clamp hub by means of latches, entering said peripheral depression with provision of possibility for connector to freely make complete rotation around round clamp hub and with possibility of disconnection from round clamp hub when release buttons are compressed to move respective latches in reverse radial direction with removal from interaction with peripheral depression. Resilient unit contains console springs, each of which has at least one arm. Each arm has first end, central part and second end, fixed to central bearing section of resilient unit. Connector is configured for connection to clamp hub by overlaying on it and pressing on connector until latches come into interaction with peripheral depression, and for disconnection with clamp hub by pressing release buttons to displace console springs in reverse direction with radial movement of respective latches to bring them from interaction with peripheral depression. In accordance with the second version of implementation connector, analogous to upper said, serves for connection of feeding unit to base of device, based on gastrostomy tube. Connector additionally contains branch pipe, which forms channel for passage of flowing medium through connector and configured for supply of nutrient solution into opening of device, based on gastrostomy tube. Connector is configured for connection, with possibility of rotation, to round clamp hub by its ...

Package with integrated circuit chip embedded therein and system for using same

An interactive reminder device includes a read/write module, an integrated circuit, a power supply, memory, a clock and a prompt. The read/write module is adapted to read information stored on an identifiable integrated circuit chip and to write information onto the identifiable integrated circuit chip attached to a package. The integrated circuit is operably connected to the read/write module. The power supply is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The memory is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The clock operably connected to the integrated circuit and the prompt is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The interactive reminder device is for use with a package having an integrated circuit chip attached thereto. The interactive reminder device is for implementing a system for prompting for the use of medication. The prompting system includes the steps of reading information stored on an integrated circuit chip regarding a method of calculating a next take time; calculating the next take time; storing a next take time in a prompting device; and prompting at the next take time. The prompting system may also be adapted for use in a health care facility wherein the steps include calculating the next take time for an identifiable patient for an identifiable medication; storing a next take time, the identified medication and the identified patient in a prompting device; prompting at the next take time; confirming that the medication integrated circuit chip is the medication integrated circuit chip associated with the identified medication; and confirming that the patient integrated circuit chip is the patient integrated circuit chip associated with the identified patient and thereafter administering the identified medication to the identified patient.

Package with integrated circuit chip embedded therein and system using the package

An interactive reminder device includes a read/write module, an integrated circuit, a power supply, memory, a clock and a prompt. The read/write module is adapted to read information stored on an identifiable integrated circuit chip and to write information onto the identifiable integrated circuit chip attached to a package. The integrated circuit is operably connected to the read/write module. The power supply is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The memory is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The clock operably connected to the integrated circuit and the prompt is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The interactive reminder device is for use with a package having an integrated circuit chip attached thereto. The interactive reminder device is for implementing a system for prompting for the use of medication. The prompting system includes the steps of reading information stored on an integrated circuit chip regarding a method of calculating a next take time; calculating the next take time; storing a next take time in a prompting device; and prompting at the next take time. The prompting system may also be adapted for use in a health care facility wherein the steps include calculating the next take time for an identifiable patient for an identifiable medication; storing a next take time, the identified medication and the identified patient in a prompting device; prompting at the next take time; confirming that the medication integrated circuit chip is the medication integrated circuit chip associated with the identified medication; and confirming that the patient integrated circuit chip is the patient integrated circuit chip associated with the identified patient and thereafter administering the identified medication to the identified patient.

Coding fastener assembly

本发明公开了用于筒组件（14、20）的紧固特征，所述紧固特征包括有助于使药剂容器专用于特定注射装置的编码特征（316、328、402-428）。示例性筒组件包括圆柱形外表面，所述圆柱形外表面包括从所述圆柱形外表面突出的具有第一编码元件的紧固特征。所述编码元件被配置成接合专门被配置成分配药剂的剂量设定元件（12）上的紧固件上的互补编码特征，由此仅仅允许正确筒组件连接到正确剂量设定元件。

Adapter for medical containers and medical container comprising said adapter

一种用于医用容器的适配器和包括所述适配器的医用容器。本发明涉及一种用于将医用容器连接到连接器的适配器(1)，该适配器(1)包括纵向突起(5)，所述纵向突起包括：远侧部分(6)，其配置成当所述连接器在适配器(1)内向近侧轴向移动时在连接器的连接构件上施加逐渐增大的径向压力；和近侧部分(7)，其配置成随着连接器进一步向近侧移动而授权部分地释放所述压力，所述近侧部分(7)还配置成在部分地释放所述压力之后被所述连接构件接触并且在被所述连接构件接触时发出声音，从而向终端用户提供连接器和适配器(1)之间的连接已固定的触觉和听觉指示。本发明还涉及一种医用容器，该医用容器具有安装在其远侧末端上的这种适配器。

Drug assortment device and drug assortment method

약제 공급 장치(1)는 수납부(100), 인식부(300), 및 격납부(500)를 구비한다. 격납부(500)는 복수단에 배치된 격납 트레이(5)를 구비한다. 인식부(300)에 의해 인식된 반품 약제(2)의 크기에 따라서, 격납 시에 격납 영역이 설정된다. 개별의 반품 약제(2)를 스칼라형 로봇(800)에 의해 취출 가능하게 되어, 개개의 반품 약제(2)의 식별 정보와 격납 영역을 관련지어, 반품 약제(2)를 격납 트레이(5)에 격납하고 있다. The drug supply device 1 includes a storage unit 100 , a recognition unit 300 , and a storage unit 500 . The storage unit 500 includes storage trays 5 arranged in multiple stages. According to the size of the returned medicine 2 recognized by the recognition part 300, a storage area is set at the time of storage. Individual returned medicines 2 can be taken out by the scalar robot 800 , and the identification information of individual returned medicines 2 is associated with the storage area, and returned medicines 2 are placed on the storage tray 5 . are storing

Drug sorting device and drug sorting method

Automatic alarm pill case

본 고안은 질병의 치료 또는 건강증진 등의 목적으로 여러 가지 약을 장기간 복용할 때에 약수납을 간편하게 하고 정해진 일시에 정해진 약을 빠뜨리지 않고 꾸준히 복용할 수 있게 도와주는 지능형 약상자에 관한 것으로서, 복용할 봉지약이나 알약을 각각의 수납공간에 수납하고 전자화 된 컨트롤부를 활용해 복용 시작일자, 복용 마지막 일자, 하루중 복용횟수, 복용시간을 미리 셋팅하고 시각장애인도 쉽게 인지할 수 있는 양각된 글자를 약상자 뚜껑에 새겨 넣고 약복용 확인센서 및 LED를 활용해 약물 오남용을 방지하고 보다 높은 약복용율로 약복용자의 건강 증진에 도움이 되는 장치에 관한 것이다. 종래에는 약을 조제 할 때에 약 먹을 시간과 날짜에 따른 구분을 미리 설정하여 각각의 약봉지에 봉합함으로 장기간 보관 할 경우 그 내용물인 약이 파손되거나 물과 습기에 약하고 흡수된 수분이 약재를 손상시키거나 성분의 변질을 일으키는 단점과 기억력 감퇴로 인해 약복용을 빠뜨리는 경우가 왕왕 발생되고 있었다. 또한 봉투에 그 복용 방법을 인쇄 또는 필기할 경우 기재가 쉽게 지워져 정확한 복용을 어렵게 하며 맹인의 경우에는 기재를 읽을 수 없는 폐단이 있어왔다. 본 고안은 전술한 문제점을 개선하기 위하여 안출된 것으로서 최대 한달 정도의 약을 수납하게 될 복용 시간대별 약수납부(아침,점심,저녁,취침전,기타)와 각각의 뚜껑으로 이루어지는 약상자와 상기 뚜껑표면에 양각의 문자를 새겨 넣어 시각장애인들도 구분 할 수 있도록 하고 각각의 약복용에 관한 시간을 셋팅하고 약복 용을 음성으로 알려주는 컨트롤부로 나누어 종래의 단점을 간단히 개선함을 목적으로 한 고안이다 약복용 확인 센서 --- 약 복용 여부를 확인하기 위해 설치하는 센서. 봉지약 정리기 --- 분리된 봉지약을 가지런히 정리하기 위한 구성품

Coded drug reservoir connection element with bendable locking elements

A locking mechanism (200) is provided for use with a reservoir (500) and a reservoir holder so as to prevent unwanted tampering with the reservoir. The mechanism comprises a main body that is coupled to the reservoir. A first bendable feature (230) is provided on the main body. The first bendable feature snaps from a first position to a second position. In the second position, at least a portion of the bendable feature retains the reservoir within the locking mechanism.

Cartridge and medical delivery system accommodating such cartridge

A cartridge having a distal end provided with a mechanical coding. The coding has the form of a circular protrusion where the circular outer diameter is dedicated a specific concentration of insulin contained in the cartridge. The distal end of the cartridge is fitted in to a circular contour in the housing. The outer diameter of the protrusion on the distal end of the cartridge is chosen as a larger diameter for a higher concentration of insulin. In this way only a cartridge containing the correct concentration or a lower concentration fits into a delivery system designed for a specific concentration of insulin.

Medical Delivery System Adapted to be Locked Axially and Unlocked Rotationally

A medical delivery system ( 100 ) comprising a dosing assembly ( 104 ) and a container ( 102 ), wherein the container ( 102 ) is adapted to be locked to the dosing assembly ( 104 ) through a pure translational movement and unlocked from the dosing assembly ( 104 ) through a pure rotational movement. A dosing assembly ( 104 ) and a container ( 152 ) suitable for use in the medical delivery system ( 150 ).

Method and system for determining information related to a drug reservoir using an electronic sensor

A method and system for detecting information related to a drug reservoir. A medical delivery device (100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 1000, 1100, 1300) may include at least one electronic sensor (204, 204a-c, 502, 1002, 1106a-c) and a decoding module (300). The at least one electronic sensor (204, 204a-c, 502, 1002, 1106a-c) and the decoding module (300) are configured to (i) identify a coding feature (206, 408, 508, 800, 1006, 1010, 1014, 1102) of a drug reservoir (120, 202, 406, 506, 900, 1004, 1104, 306) inserted in the medical delivery device (100, 200, 400, 500, 700, 1000, 1100, 300) and (ii) determine information related to the drug reservoir (120, 202, 406, 506, 900, 1004, 1104, 1306) based on the identified coding feature (206, 408, 508, 800, 1006, 1010, 1014, 1102).

Cartridge And Medical Delivery System Accommodating Such Cartridge

A cartridge having a distal end provided with a mechanical coding. The coding has the form of a circular protrusion where the circular outer diameter is dedicated a specific concentration of insulin contained in the cartridge. The distal end of the cartridge is fitted in to a circular contour in the housing. The outer diameter of the protrusion on the distal end of the cartridge is chosen as a larger diameter for a higher concentration of insulin. In this way only a cartridge containing the correct concentration or a lower concentration fits into a delivery system designed for a specific concentration of insulin.

Cartridge and medical delivery system accommodating such cartridge

A cartridge having a distal end provided with a mechanical coding. The coding has the form of a circular protrusion where the circular outer diameter is dedicated a specific concentration of insulin contained in the cartridge. The distal end of the cartridge is fitted in to a circular contour in the housing. The outer diameter of the protrusion on the distal end of the cartridge is chosen as a larger diameter for a higher concentration of insulin. In this way only a cartridge containing the correct concentration or a lower concentration fits into a delivery system designed for a specific concentration of insulin.

Cartridge and medical delivery system accommodating such cartridge

A cartridge having a distal end provided with a mechanical coding. The coding has the form of a circular protrusion where the circular outer diameter is dedicated a specific concentration of insulin contained in the cartridge. The distal end of the cartridge is fitted in to a circular contour in the housing. The outer diameter of the protrusion on the distal end of the cartridge is chosen as a larger diameter for a higher concentration of insulin. In this way only a cartridge containing the correct concentration or a lower concentration fits into a delivery system designed for a specific concentration of insulin.

User-Customizable Dosing System

本发明提供了一种可定制的剂量体系，所述剂量体系包括包含至少一种包封的初级容器，所述包封包含含活性物质的剂量单位；用于一种或多种剂量单位以及活性物质选择或取消选择的标记；其中所述标记使用户能够选择适合于用户需要的一种体系和一种或多种剂量单位以及活性物质。还提供了定制剂量和治疗的方法，以及包含可定制的剂量体系和一种或多种补充品的试剂盒。

Package with integrated circuit chip embedded therein and system for using same

대화식리마인더장치는 판독/기록 모듈, 집적회로, 전원, 메모리, 클락 및 프롬프트를 포함한다. 상기 판독/기록 모듈은 식별가능한 집적회로칩에 저장된 정보를 판독하고, 패키지에 부착된 식별가능한 집적회로칩에 정보를 기록하는데 적합하다. 상기 집적회로는 판독/기록 모듈에 작동가능하게 연결된다. 상기 전원은 집적회로에 작동가능하게 연결된다. 상기 메모리는 집적회로에 작동가능하게 연결된다. 상기 클락은 집적회로에 작동가능하게 연결되며, 상기 프롬프트는 집적회로에 작동가능하게 연결된다. 상기 대화식리마인더장치는 상기 장치에 부착된 집적회로칩을 구비한 패키지를 사용하기 위한 것이다. 대화식리마인더장치는 약제를 사용하기 위하여 프롬프트하는 시스템을 구현하기 위한 것이다. 상기 프롬프팅 시스템은 차기복용시간을 결정하기 위한 인자들에 관하여 집적회로칩에 저장된 정보를 판독하는 단계; 상기 차기복용시간을 연산하는 단계; 프롬프팅장치에 차기복용시간을 저장하는 단계; 및 상기 차기복용시간에 프롬프트하는 단계를 포함한다. 상기 프롬프팅 시스템은 또한 건강관리시설에서 사용하기에 적합하며, 식별가능한 환자 및 식별가능한 약제용 차기복용시간을 연산하는 단계; 프롬프팅장치에 차기복용시간, 상기 식별된 약제 및 상기 식별된 환자를 저장하는 단계; 상기 차기복용시간에 프롬프트하는 단계; 약제 집적회로칩이 상기 식별된 약제와 관련된 약제 집적회로칩인지를 확인하는 단계; 및 환자 집적회로칩이 상기 식별된 환자와 관련된 환자 집적회로칩인지를 확인한 후, 상기 식별된 약제를 상기 식별된 환자에게 투여하는 단계를 포 함하는 것을 특징으로 한다. The interactive reminder device includes a read / write module, an integrated circuit, a power supply, a memory, a clock, and a prompt. The read / write module is suitable for reading information stored in the identifiable integrated circuit chip and writing the information to the identifiable integrated circuit chip attached to the package. The integrated circuit is operably connected to a read / write module. The power source is operably connected to an integrated circuit. The memory is operably connected to an integrated circuit. The clock is operably connected to an integrated circuit, and the prompt is operably connected to the integrated circuit. The interactive reminder device is for use with a package having an integrated circuit chip attached to the device. The interactive reminder device is for implementing a system that prompts for use of a medicament. The prompting system reads information stored in an integrated circuit chip with respect to factors for determining next turnaround time; Calculating the next use time; Storing the next use time in the prompting device; And prompting for the next intake time. The prompting system is also suitable for use in a healthcare ...

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Medication dispensing method and apparatus

A method and apparatus for dispensing prepackaged medication packages includes an apparatus having a body with an internal cavity and an opening. A central processing unit operably communicates with an actuator within the cavity to regulate and monitor the dispensation of the packages, while the actuator operably communicates with a feed mechanism within the cavity to dispense the packages.

Encoded drug reservoir connection element with hinged flange

ASSORTMENT OF PACKED PRODUCTS.

Surtido de productos envasados, que está constituido por un envase de blister (20) con varios compartimientos de alojamiento (22) cerrados en cada caso por medio de una lámina (30), que comprende varios medicamentos (10) diferentes de distinta forma y/o color, en el que los compartimientos de alojamiento (22) del envase de blister (20) están dispuestos en forma de matriz, con una pluralidad de líneas para días de aplicación y columnas para tiempos de aplicación durante el día, en el que la forma y/o color de los medicamentos (10) indican un tiempo de administración recomendado para el medicamento (10) respectivo con respecto a una comida. Assortment of packaged products, which is constituted by a blister pack (20) with several housing compartments (22) closed in each case by means of a sheet (30), which comprises several different medications (10) in different ways and / or color, in which the housing compartments (22) of the blister pack (20) are arranged in a matrix, with a plurality of lines for application days and columns for application times during the day, in which the form and / or color of the medications (10) indicate a recommended administration time for the respective medication (10) with respect to a meal.

A method for the manufacture of tablets comprising a diffraction grating

A method for the manufactures of tablets 4 comprising an optical security feature. The method comprises compressing powder mixture 2 using a tablet press with die 3 and two punches 1a, 1b. The surface of the die and/or one or both punches is provided with an embossing relief in the form a diffractive micro-structure (11). The diffractive micro structure is reproduced on the surface of the tablet (forming a diffraction grating). The method may be conducted at room temperature. The punches may be rotationally fixed in relation to their longitudinal axis during the pressing process. The tablets may be coated with a transparent coating after pressing. The method may be carried out with a rotary tablet press. The tablets may be pharmaceuticals (or sweets) and the method may help prevent forgery and counterfeiting.

Medical connector having locking engagement

一种医疗连接器系统，包括第一连接器和第二连接器。第一连接器具有一外壳、一偏压构件和至少一个突出部。第二连接器具有至少一个凹槽用于接收至少一个突出部。第二连接器的近端配置成至少部分置于第一连接器的外壳的远端内。通过应用和解除施加至连接器系统的第一组相反轴向力，第一连接器锁定至第二连接器，并且，通过应用和解除第二组相反轴向力，第一连接器从第二连接器释放。该连接器可包括指示器以显示连接器系统何时处于锁定状态。

Medical connector having locking engagement

A medical connector system including a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has a housing, a biasing member, and at least one projection. The second connector has at least one groove for receiving the at least one projection. The proximal end of the second connector is configured to be at least partially disposed within the distal end of the housing of the first connector. Upon application and release of a first set of opposing axial forces applied to the connector system, the first connector is locked to the second connector and, upon application and release of a second set of opposing axial forces, the first connector is released from the second connector. The connectors may include indicators to show when the connector system is in the locked position.

Chemical sorting device

Medication dispensing method and apparatus

A method and apparatus for dispensing prepackaged medication packages includes an apparatus having a body with an internal cavity and an opening. A central processing unit operably communicates with an actuator within the cavity to regulate and monitor the dispensation of the packages, while the actuator operably communicates with a feed mechanism within the cavity to dispense the packages.

Container and method for dispensing transdermal dosage forms

Pill storage and dispensing container