ВАКУУМНЫЙ НАСОС

Изобретение относится к медицине. Вакуумный насос для создания пониженного давления, содержащий камеру (14, 15) с входным отверстием (143) и выходным отверстием (150), которое снабжено клапаном (3), при этом камера (14, 15) насоса снабжена датчиком (23, 23', 24) давления, который содержит мембрану (23, 23') датчика, камера насоса состоит из первого отсека (14) и второго отсека (15), который сообщается с первым отсеком (14) через сквозное отверстие, причем в первом отсеке (14) имеется входное отверстие (143), а во втором отсеке (15) – выходное отверстие (150), насос дополнительно содержит вакуумирующую мембрану (20, 21) для создания пониженного давления в камере (14, 15) насоса, перекрывающую первый отсек (14) камеры, причем мембрана (23, 23') датчика перекрывает второй отсек (15) камеры, а обе указанные мембраны выполнены в виде одной детали или обе указанные мембраны являются двумя деталями, выполненными отдельно одна от другой. Изобретение предназначено для измерения пониженного давления ...

МЕДИЦИНСКОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике, является мануально управляемым вакуум-аспирационным устройством, предназначенным для вакуум-аспирации, в частности в гинекологии. Медицинское вакуум-аспирационное устройство содержит вакуумный цилиндр, плунжер и блокировочный механизм. Вакуумный цилиндр выполнен по существу закрытым или с возможностью закрытия на первом конце посредством клапана и при этом закрытымй на втором конце посредством плунжера, способного перемещаться вдоль оси цилиндра. Упомянутый плунжер имеет стержень и способен удерживаться от перемещения по направлению к клапану, когда расположен смежно со вторым концом, с помощью блокировочного механизма. Блокировочный механизм включает в себя область уменьшенного размера цилиндра на втором конце, причем участок стержня плунжера, который при расположении плунжера смежно со вторым концом способен входить в зацепление с ограниченной областью путем поворота плунжера и стержня вокруг оси для осуществления упомянутого зацепления. Изобретение ...

Устройство для продвижения пищевого комка между двумя стомами

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройству, позволяющему создать движение пищевого комка между двумя стомами (S1, S2). Устройство содержит средства, образующие насос (14, 131), имеющие всасывательный и выпускной канал, адаптированные для всасывания пищевого комка через всасывательный канал и выпуска его через выпускной канал. Средства, образующие насос, находятся снаружи тела пациента и могут быть закреплены на его теле. Устройство включает первые герметичные соединительные средства (1), позволяющие связать всасывательный канал со стомой (S1) выше по ходу, расположенной на брюшной стенке пациента. Устройство имеет вторые герметичные соединительные средства, позволяющие связать выпускной канал со стомой (S2) ниже по ходу, расположенной на брюшной стенке пациента. Устройство включает первые и вторые средства (21, 3; 41, 3) для предотвращения противотока пищевого комка, всасываемого или выпускаемого средствами, образующими насос, по направлению к всасывательным и выпускным ...

УСТРОЙСТВО РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ДАВЛЕНИЯ

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОТКАЧИВАНИЯ СИСТЕМЫ

КАТЕТЕРНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ СОЗДАНИЯ ОТРИЦАТЕЛЬНОГО ДАВЛЕНИЯ В МОЧЕВОМ ПУЗЫРЕ ПАЦИЕНТА

УСТРОЙСТВО, СОЗДАЮЩЕЕ ОТРИЦАТЕЛЬНОЕ ДАВЛЕНИЕ, И СПОСОБ

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ РАН

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ НАКОПЛЕНИЯ И ВЫВЕДЕНИЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

... 1. Центробежный насос для использования с портативным устройством накопления текучей среды для накопления текучей среды, выделяемой субъектом, содержащий:по существу цилиндрическую камеру насоса, имеющую внутренний диаметр;впуск для текучей среды, находящийся в сообщении по текучей среде с камерой насоса;выпуск для текучей среды, находящийся в сообщении по текучей среде с камерой насоса; икрыльчатку, которая имеет наружный диаметр, и установлена с возможностью вращения на приводном валу внутри камеры насоса между впуском для текучей среды и выпуском для текучей среды, при этом приводной вал выполнен с возможностью вращения при помощи приводного средства, которое вращает крыльчатку при работе, и ускоряет поток текучей среды внутри камеры насоса через впуск для текучей среды и наружу через выпуск для текучей среды;при этом внутренний диаметр камеры насоса по существу равен или больше чем 1,40 наружного диаметра крыльчатки.2. Центробежный насос по п. 1, в котором внутренний диаметр камеры ...

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ СТИМУЛИРОВАНИЯ ЗАЖИВЛЕНИЯ ТКАНИ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Система для стимулирования заживления ткани, содержащая пористую мягкую прокладку, воздухонепроницаемый перевязочный материал, средство для соединения дистального конца трубопровода через перевязочный материал, коробку, соединенную с возможностью съема с проксимальным концом трубопровода, электронасос для создания отрицательного давления в раневой полости, первый фильтр, расположенный между указанной коробкой и указанным средством для создания отрицательного давления, второй фильтр, расположенный между указанным первым фильтром и указанным средством для создания отрицательного давления, и средство для управления источником электропитания для приведения в действие указанного электронасоса. 2. Система по п.1, в которой указанный первый фильтр и указанный второй фильтр установлены в отверстии указанной коробки. 3. Система по п.1 или 2, дополнительно содержащая средство для взятия проб раневых текучих сред. 4. Система по п.1, дополнительно содержащая средство для крепления указанной системы ...

Kompakte Saugpumpe

TRAGBARE WUNDBEHANDLUNGSVORRICHTUNG

Vakkumpistole für eine Saugvorrichtung

Pump assembly suitable for use in aspirators

A pump assembly 12 for use as part of a pumped aspirator 10, the pump assembly 12 comprising a vacuum pump 38 and a chamber 30, the chamber 30 comprising an inlet 26 connectable to an aspirator tube 14 and an outlet 34 connectable to the pump 38. The chamber 30 further comprises a hollow interior volume containing a porous or perforated element 32 separating the inlet 26 from the outlet 34; the porous or perforated element 32, when dry, permitting the passage of gas from the inlet 26 to the outlet 34, but when wetted by a liquid, inhibiting the passage of fluids from the inlet 26 to the outlet 34. The pump 38 is further preferably driven by a motor 40 connected to a power supply 44 via a switch gear of a control circuit 42, and wherein the switch gear is adapted to switch off the motor 38 when the air pressure downstream of the outlet 34 drops below a threshold value; indicative of the porous or perforated element 32 inhibiting the passage of fluids from the inlet 25 to the outlet 34.

Breast pumps

Detachable pump and the negative pressure wound therapy system using the same

PUMP FOR PUMPING LIQUID

GENUTETE ROLE HEAD ARRANGEMENT OF AN ASPIRATION PUMP

URETERAL AND BLADDER CATHETERS AND METHODS FOR INDUCING NEGATIVE PRESSURE TO INCREASE RENAL PERFUSION

Ureteral catheters and assemblies are provided including: a drainage lumen including a proximal portion configured to be positioned in at least a portion of a patient's urethra and a distal portion configured to be positioned in a patient's ureter and/or kidney, the distal portion including a coiled retention portion including at least a first coil having a first diameter and a second coil having a second diameter, the first diameter being less than the second diameter; or wherein the retention portion extends radially outwardly from a portion of the distal end of the drainage lumen portion, the retention portion including a proximal end having a first diameter, a distal end having a second diameter, and a wall and/or surface extending therebetween, the retention portion having a second diameter is greater than the first diameter when deployed; or wherein the retention portion includes a plurality of drainage tubes. 13 132 21 130 121212 1181F 118 1210 124 140t ...

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PRESSURISED FLUID DISPENSING DEVICE

Reduced-pressure systems, dressings, and methods employing a wireless pump

Systems, methods, and dressings for providing reduced pressure to a tissue site on a patient are presented that involve wirelessly providing power to a reduced-pressure pump. In one instance, a RFID antenna is used to power a reduced-pressure pump that is fluidly coupled by a conduit to a reduced-pressure dressing. In another instance, a reduced-pressure dressing incorporates a micro-pump and a RFID antenna that is used to power the micro-pump. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.

Vacuum assisted tissue treatment system

Drainage pump unit

System and method for applying reduced pressure at a tissue site

Suction pump

Pump apparatus and methods for expression of human breast milk

Improved devices, systems and methods for the expression of milk from a breast are disclosed herein. A device for expression of milk may comprise a peristaltic pump configured to move a fluid to or from a breast interface, so as to apply pressure at the breast interface and thereby express milk from the breast. The peristaltic pump can be removably coupled to a tube carrying the fluid, so as to maintain a separation between the peristaltic pump and the fluidly coupled components of the device. A device for expressing breast milk may further comprise an adjustable breast interface configured to engage and fluidly seal against the human breast. The adjustable breast interface may be manually or automatically adjustable to fluidly seal against a plurality of sizes or shapes of human breasts.

STERILE SURGICAL TRAY

A sterile surgical tray system including: a sterile surgical tray for positioning in a surgical field, the sterile surgical tray including an input mechanism, the sterile surgical tray including a plurality of 5 surgical instruments prepackaged and sterilized with the surgical tray; and a rack system positioned apart from the sterile surgical tray and outside the surgical field, the rack system configured to communicate with the sterile surgical tray, the rack system including a processor, the input mechanism in configured to be communication with at least one of rack system and the plurality surgical instruments, the processor configured to process user input received at the sterile surgical 10 tray through the input mechanism.

Ureteral and bladder catheters and methods for inducing negative pressure to increase renal perfusion

Ureteral catheters and assemblies provided including: a drainage lumen including a proximal portion configured to be positioned in at least a portion of a patient's urethra and a distal portion configured to be positioned in a patient's ureter and/or kidney, the distal portion including a coiled retention portion including at least a first coil having a first diameter and a second coil having a second diameter, the first diameter being less than the second diameter; or wherein the retention portion extends radially outwardly from a portion of the distal end of the drainage lumen portion, the retention portion including a proximal end having a first diameter, a distal end having a second diameter, and a wall and/or surface extending there between, the retention portion having a second diameter is greater than the first diameter when deployed; or wherein the retention portion includes a plurality of drainage tubes.

SILENCER FOR VACUUM SYSTEM OF A WOUND DRAINAGE APPARATUS

Apparatus (10, 200) for the provision of TNP therapy to a wound is described, the apparatus (10, 200) including: a waste canister (22, 204) into which fluid is aspirated from a wound by aspiration pump means (44, 248) and a fluid flow path (420, 422) for at least a part of said aspirated fluid on an outlet side of said aspiration pump means (44) wherein said fluid flow path (420, 422) on the outlet side comprises a silencing system (400) having a plurality of silencing elements (402, 404, 406) therein.

REDUCED PRESSURE DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING A MANUALLY-ACTIVATED PUMP FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT TO LOW-SEVERITY WOUNDS

A manually-activated reduced pressure treatment system includes a substantially rigid housing, and an end cap slidingly received by the housing. An inner chamber is disposed between the end cap and housing, and a volume of the inner chamber is variable in amount depending on the position of the end cap within the housing. The end cap is slidingly movable between an uncompressed position at which the volume of the inner chamber is at a maximum value and a compressed position at which the volume of the inner chamber is at a minimum value. A position indicating member is associated with the end cap and housing to indicate the position of the end cap relative to the housing at predetermined positions between the uncompressed position and the compressed position.

STERILE SURGICAL TRAY

A sterile surgical tray includes structure for receiving a plurality of surgical instruments. The sterile surgical tray also may include electrical input and output connectors attached to tray.

FLUID COLLECTION GARMENTS

Examples relate to garments, systems, and methods for fluid collection or removing fluids from a fluid collection device. The fluid collection garments include a fabric body configured to be worn on the pelvis of a wearer, where the fabric body has a port thereon or therein, where the port holds a fluid collection device therein. The fluid collection device is shaped to complement the female anatomy or male anatomy near the urethra. The fluid collection device can include a vacuum source in fluid communication with the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit.

SELF CONTAINED WOUND DRESSING APPARATUS

DRAINAGE TUBE UNIT

A drainage tube unit for aspirating body fluids by means of a suction pump comprises a drainage tube (10) for aspirating the body fluids and at least one service tube (11), each of them with a patient-side end and a pump-side end, the patient-side ends of the drainage tube (10) and of the service tube (11) being arranged in a common patient-side attachment part (3), and the pump-side ends of the drainage tube (10) and of the service tube (11) being arranged in a common pump-side attachment part (2). The ends of the drainage tube (10) extend separate from the ends of the service tube (11), the patient-side ends opening into a drainage channel (37) and a service channel (35) of the patient-side attachment part (3), and the pump-side ends opening into a drainage channel (24) and a service channel (25) of the pump-side attachment part (2). The drainage tube unit according to the invention is inexpensive to produce and is easy and safe to use.

REDUCED PRESSURE DELIVERY SYSTEM HAVING A MANUALLY-ACTIVATED PUMP FOR PROVIDING TREATMENT TO LOW-SEVERITY WOUNDS

A manually-activated reduced pressure treatment system includes a substantially rigid housing, and an end cap slidingly received by the housing. An inner chamber is disposed between the end cap and housing, and a volume of the inner chamber is variable in amount depending on the position of the end cap within the housing. The end cap is slidingly movable between an uncompressed position at which the volume of the inner chamber is at a maximum value and a compressed position at which the volume of the inner chamber is at a minimum value. A position indicating member is associated with the end cap and housing to indicate the position of the end cap relative to the housing at predetermined positions between the uncompressed position and the compressed position.

DRESSING WITH DIFFERENTIALLY SIZED PERFORATIONS

A dressing for treating a tissue site may include a base layer, a sealing member, a first and a second wicking layer, and an absorbent layer. The base layer may have a periphery surrounding a central portion and a plurality of apertures disposed through the periphery and the central portion. The apertures in the periphery may be larger than the apertures in the central portion. The sealing member and the base layer may define an enclosure. The first and the second wicking layer may each be disposed in the enclosure with the absorbent layer positioned between the first and the second wicking layer. Other dressings and systems are disclosed.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING REDUCED PRESSURE DELIVERED TO A TISSUE SITE

The illustrative embodiments described herein are directed to an apparatus and method for managing reduced pressure at a tissue site. The apparatus comprises a pump for supplying reduced pressure for application of reduced pressure to the tissue site and a motor coupled to the pump to propel the pump. The apparatus further comprises a drive system electrically coupled to the motor that includes a power source that provides a source of direct current power to the motor during an operational period at a substantially constant current and of sufficient magnitude to supply a targeted reduced pressure during the operational period. The drive system also includes a controller that monitors the pump's loading on the motor by measuring the voltage across the motor to determine whether the motor voltage remains within a predetermined operational range of voltages necessary for maintaining the reduced pressure supplied by the pump proximate to the targeted reduced pressure without directly measuring ...

EVAPORATIVE BODY-FLUID CONTAINERS AND METHODS

Body-fluid containers, methods, and systems are presented that include a container that has a container housing formed, at least in part, by a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable material. The liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable material allows water to evaporate and be transmitted outside of the container. The evaporation allows more fluid to be processed by the container than the container could otherwise hold. Other systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented.

INTERACTIVE, WIRELESS REDUCED-PRESSURE DRESSINGS, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS

Systems, methods, and dressings are presented that involve using a RFID device in a dressing to provide pressure data or other data to a remote base unit. The dressing is an interactive dressing. The reduced pressure in the dressing may be monitored and used to control delivery of reduced pressure. In one instance, the pressure data at each dressing allows a plurality of tissue sites to be monitored and used with as single remote base unit. In another instance, devices and methods for assuring a proper pairing of reduced-pressure dressings and remote base units are also presented. Other systems, methods, and dressings are presented.

REDUCED-PRESSURE SYSTEMS, DRESSINGS, AND METHODS EMPLOYING A WIRELESS PUMP

Systems, methods, and dressings for providing reduced pressure to a tissue site on a patient are presented that involve wirelessly providing power to a reduced-pressure pump. In one instance, a RFID antenna is used to power a reduced-pressure pump that is fluidly coupled by a conduit to a reduced-pressure dressing. In another instance, a reduced-pressure dressing incorporates a micro-pump and a RFID antenna that is used to power the micro-pump. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.

REDUCED-PRESSURE MEDICAL SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A MOISTURE PROCESSING DEVICE

Systems, methods, and devices related to removing fluids from a patient are provided. In one instance, fluid is removed from the patient and delivered to a canister using reduced pressure. Reduced pressure is supplied to the canister via a reduced-pressure delivery conduit that includes a moisture processing device and a hydrophobic filter. The moisture processing device condenses moisture from the air to prevent condensation from occluding the hydrophobic filter. The moisture processing devices includes an expanded volume and one or more liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable membranes. The liquid-impermeable, vapor- permeable membrane allows vapor to egress the moisture processing device. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.

MODIFIABLE OCCLUSIVE SKIN DRESSING

Occlusive tissue dressings and methods including an elastomeric drape and a liquid component, at least partially cross-linked at least after one of drying and curing, suitable for application at a dressing-to-skin interface in order to create a substantially air-tight seal. The same or a different liquid component may be applied by a user at a tube-to-dressing interface in order to create a similar air-tight seal around the tube, if not occlusively sealed during its manufacture.

NEGATIVE PRESSURE TREATMENT ARRANGEMENT AND FILM FOR PRODUCING A NEGATIVE PRESSURE TREATMENT ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a vacuum treatment array having at least one open-pored contact element, by way of which a negative pressure and/or suction can be generated in a body cavity, wherein the open-pored contact element is configured, at least in sections, in the manner of a tube, having an outer and/or inner boundary surface rotating around a tube axis, at least in part.

Pompe du type alternatif à piston, pour usages médicaux.

Kreiselpumpe

VIBRATION TRANSDUCER TYPE CYLINDRICAL BENDING.

Aerztliche treatment mechanism, in particular for surgical purposes.

Piston pump device.

Eine Kolbenpumpenvorrichtung weist eine Trägereinheit, einen Pumpenzylinder (4) und einen im Pumpenzylinder (4) angeordneten Pumpenkolben (42) auf. Der Pumpenzylinder (4) weist eine Längsmittelachse und einen senkrecht zur Längsmittelachse angeordneten Zylinderboden (45) auf, wobei der Pumpenkolben (42) relativ zu diesem Zylinderboden (45) bewegbar ist und wobei der Pumpenzylinder (4) mit einer Befestigungseinheit (3) an der Trägereinheit (2) befestigt ist. Die Befestigungseinheit (3) weist eine Blattfeder (36) auf, welche eine Schwenkbewegung der Längsmittelachse des Pumpenzylinders (4) relativ zur Trägereinheit ermöglicht. Diese Kolbenpumpenvorrichtung ist verschleiss- und geräuscharm ausgebildet. In Verwendung als Saugpumpe ermöglicht sie zudem einen regelbaren Luftfluss bis zum Stillstand der Pumpe.

Exhaust pump system.

Ein Absaugpumpensystem zum Absaugen von Körperfluiden eines Patienten weist ein Gehäuse (1), mindestens ein Pumpaggregat und mindestens einen Fluidsammelbehälter (20, 21, 22) auf, welcher über eine Vakuumleitung mit dem Pumpaggregat verbunden ist. Das mindestens eine Pumpaggregat ist im Gehäuse (1) angeordnet, und das Gehäuse (1) weist mehr als eine Aufnahme zur lösbaren und gleichzeitigen Halterung des Fluidsammelbehälters (20, 21, 22) auf. Dieses Absaugpumpensystem ermöglicht ein gleichzeitiges Absaugen von Körperfluiden eines Patienten an verschiedenen Stellen. Dabei ist es einfach bedienbar, bietet dem Benutzer eine grosse Flexibilität in der Wahl der Drainage und ermöglicht einen guten Überblick über die gewählten Applikationen.

Drainage pumping unit.

Eine Drainagepumpeinheit zum Absaugen von Körperfluiden mittels einer Saugpumpe weist ein Saugpumpengehäuse (1) und eine darin angeordnete Saugpumpe auf, wobei am Saugpumpengehäuse (1) ein Fluidsammelbehälter (2) lösbar befestigbar ist und wobei am Saugpumpengehäuse (1) ein kapazitiver Füllstandsensor (7) angeordnet ist zur Detektion eines Füllstandes im Fluidsammelbehälter (2). Der Füllstandsensor (7) weist mindestens zwei Elektroden (70, 71) auf, welche beabstandet zueinander angeordnet sind und sich über eine gemeinsame Strecke erstrecken. Eine erste dieser Elektroden (70) ist vorzugsweise einstückig und eine zweite dieser Elektroden (71) ist segmentiert ausgebildet. Diese Anordnung ermöglicht die Herstellung von kostengünstigen Fluidsammelbehältern und gewährleistet trotzdem eine grosse Messgenauigkeit.

Drainage pumping unit

Eine Drainagepumpeinheit zum Absaugen von Körperfluiden mittels einer Saugpumpe weist ein Saugpumpengehäuse (1) und eine darin angeordnete Saugpumpe auf. Am Saugpumpengehäuse (1) ist ein Fluidsammelbehälter (2) lösbar befestigbar. Am Saugpumpengehäuse (1) ist ein flachbandförmiger kapazitiver Füllstandsensor angeordnet zur Detektion eines Füllstandes im Fluidsammelbehälter (2). Die Drainagepumpeinheit weist ferner ein elastisch ausgebildetes Kopplungselement (3) mit einer ersten Oberfläche und einer der ersten Oberfläche gegenüberliegenden zweiten Oberfläche auf, wobei das Kopplungselement (3) im befestigten Zustand des Fluidsammelbehälters (2) mit der ersten Oberfläche am Füllstandsensor und mit der zweiten Oberfläche an einer Aussenwand des Fluidsammelbehälters (2) anliegt. Diese Drainagepumpeinheit ermöglicht dank des elastisch ausgebildeten Kopplungselements eine Füllstandsmessung bereits bei kleinen Füllmengen.

Suction pump unit.

Eine Saugpumpeneinheit weist einen Unterdruckanschluss, einen Überdruckanschluss und ein Umschaltventil (2) auf. Das Umschaltventil (2) weist einen Ventilkörper auf mit zwei Eingängen (22, 23), wobei ein erster der Eingänge (22) mit dem Unterdruckanschluss und ein zweiter der Eingänge (23) mit dem Überdruckanschluss verbunden ist. Das Umschaltventil (2) weist ferner einen Ausgang (26) mit einer Durchgangsöffnung auf, wobei der Ausgang (26) relativ zu den Eingängen (22, 23) vom ersten Eingang (22) zum zweiten Eingang (23) und zurück bewegbar ist, wodurch die Durchgangsöffnung abwechslungsweise mit einem der Eingänge (22, 23) eine fluidkommunizierende Verbindung bildet. Die Durchgangsöffnung des Ausgangs (26) ist während mindestens einem Teil der Bewegung zwischen den zwei Eingängen (22, 23) freigegeben und belüftet. Diese Saugpumpeneinheit ermöglicht ein passives und aktives Belüften einer mit dem Ausgang (26) verbundenen Ausgangsleitung (4).

Device and procedure for the recognition of couplings between two system components.

In einer Vorrichtung zur Erkennung von Kopplungen zwischen einer ersten und einer zweiten Komponente (1, 2) eines Systems ist eine der zwei Komponenten mit einer Identifikationseinheit (11) versehen. Eine Prüfeinheit (3) steht mit der zweiten Komponente (2) in Wirkverbindung. Die Identifikationseinheit enthält eine Information zur ersten Komponente (1). Die Prüfeinheit ist zur Erkennung und Verarbeitung dieser Information ausgebildet. Die Prüfeinheit ist ferner so ausgebildet, dass sie in Abhängigkeit eines Ergebnisses der Verarbeitung der Information a) eine Kopplung zwischen der ersten und der zweiten Komponente zulässt oder verhindert und/oder b) einen Betrieb der zweiten Komponente, welche in diesem Fall eine Saugpumpe ist, zulässt oder verhindert. Diese Vorrichtung ermöglicht eine gemeinsame Benutzung von Systemkomponenten nur bei einer zulässigen Kopplung derselben.

Membranvakuumpumpe.

Eine Membranvakuumpumpe weist ein elektrisch betriebenes Antriebsaggregat und eine Membran (94) auf, welche eine Pumpkammer (96) in einen antriebsseitigen Teil und einen antriebsfernen Teil trennt und welche mittels des Antriebsaggregats auslenkbar ist. Das Antriebsaggregat ist ein elektromagnetisches Antriebsaggregat und die Auslenkung der Membran (94) erfolgt in Richtung einer im Antriebsaggregat elektromagnetisch erzeugten linearen Bewegung. Diese Vakuumpumpe ist relativ klein und kompakt und arbeitet geräuscharm. Sie eignet sich insbesondere für «hands-free» Anwendungen von Brustpumpen.

Portable suction pumping unit

Eine tragbare Absaugpumpeinheit zum Absaugen von Körperflüssigkeiten und/oder von Luft eines Patienten weist ein Pumpaggregatgehäuse (1) und einen Fluidsammelbehälter (2) auf. Das Pumpaggregatgehäuse (1) weist ein Pumpaggregat und einen pumpenseitigen Sauganschluss auf und der Fluidsammelbehälter (2) weist einen behälterseitigen Sauganschluss (22) zur dichten Verbindung mit dem pumpenseitigen Sauganschluss auf. Die zwei Sauganschlüsse definieren eine gemeinsame Achse (A). Der Fluidsammelbehälter (2) ist über eine mehrfach lösbare und wieder erstellbare Verbindung am Pumpaggregatgehäuse (1) befestigbar. Diese Verbindung ist mittels einer um die genannte Achse (A) erfolgende Drehbewegung des Fluidsammelbehälters (2) relativ zum Pumpaggregatgehäuse (1) lösbar und/oder erstellbar. Die erfindungsgemässe Absaugeinheit ist kostengünstig herstellbar und ermöglicht eine einfach handhabbare Verbindung zwischen Gehäuse (1) und Behälter (2).

Portable apparatus for controlling fluid flow to a surgical site

A system and apparatus are disclosed for controlling amounts of fluid flow to and from a surgical site. The system includes a surgical handpiece having means including a passage for allowing fluid flow to and from a surgical site. A dispensing assembly is couplable to the handpiece for movement therewith and is selectively operable for automatically controlling continuously or discretely a controlled and metered amount of fluid flow to and from the surgical site.

Method for real-time detection of polymerase chain reaction

A method for real-time detection of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is provided. The method includes: manufacturing a reactor having a plurality of electrodes; immobilizing a PCR primer to surfaces of electrodes; injecting a mixture for a PCR into the reactor to perform the PCR on the surfaces of electrodes and measuring an impedance of the PCR product.

Reduced-pressure treatment systems and methods employing a fluidly isolated pump control unit

Systems, devices, and methods for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure are presented. In one instance, a reduced-pressure treatment device to treat a tissue site with reduced pressure may include a pump control unit fluidly separate from a collection unit. Pump energy may be provided by the pump control unit to deflect one or more diaphragms within the collection unit to create reduced pressure. Other systems, devices, and methods are presented.

Systems and methods for controlling operation of a reduced pressure therapy system

Negative pressure wound therapy apparatuses and dressings, and systems and methods for operating such apparatuses for use with dressings are disclosed. In some embodiments, controlling the delivery of therapy can be based on monitoring and detecting various operating conditions. An apparatus can have a controller configured to monitor the duty cycle of a source of negative pressure and, based on the monitored duty cycle, determine whether a leak is present. The controller can be configured to provide an indication that a leak is present. For example, the controller can be configured to suspend and/or pause the delivery of therapy, and to restart the delivery of therapy due to a timeout, request from a user, etc. In addition, the controller can be configured to pause and/or restart the delivery of therapy upon a request from the user, such as in response to the user operating a switch.

FLUID COLLECTION GARMENTS

Examples relate to garments, systems, and methods for fluid collection or removing fluids from a fluid collection device. The fluid collection garments include a fabric body configured to be worn on the pelvis of a wearer, where the fabric body has a port thereon or therein, where the port holds a fluid collection device therein. The fluid collection device is shaped to complement the female anatomy or male anatomy near the urethra. The fluid collection device can include a vacuum source in fluid communication with the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit.

Diaphragm vacuum pump

A diaphragm vacuum pump has an electrically operated drive unit and a vacuum diaphragm, which separates a pump chamber into a drive-side part and a drive-remote part and which can be deflected by means of a movable part of the drive unit. The drive unit is an electromagnetic drive unit and the vacuum diaphragm is deflected in the direction of a linear movement generated electromagnetically in the drive unit. Preferably, a ventilation valve is also actuated the movable part. The vacuum pump is relatively small and compact and operates quietly. The vacuum pump is suitable in particular for hands-free applications of breastpumps.

System and methods for removing undesirable material within a circulatory system utilizing during a surgical procedure

A method for capturing dislodged vegetative growth during a surgical procedure is provided. The method includes maneuvering, into a circulatory system, a first cannula having a distal end and an opposing proximal end, such that the first cannula is positioned to capture the vegetative growth en bloc. A second cannula is positioned in fluid communication with the first cannula, such that a distal end of the second cannula is situated in spaced relation to the distal end of the first cannula. A suction force is provided through the distal end of the first cannula so as to capture the vegetative growth. Fluid removed by the suction force is reinfused through the distal end of the second cannula. Subsequent to becoming dislodged, the vegetative growth is captured by the first cannula. A method for capturing a vegetative growth during removal of a pacemaker lead is also provided.

Pump device, comprising a pump and a housing accommodating the pump

A pump device as may be used in a breast pump assembly including a pump configured to put fluid in motion, a housing accommodating the pump, at least one fluid transporting conduit connected to the pump, the at least one conduit extending between the pump and the housing, thereby connecting the pump to a position at the housing where the housing is provided with at least one opening for allowing fluid to pass, and a mounting arrangement for mounting the pump in the housing. The at least one conduit is part of the mounting arrangement and has flexible properties to reduce an extent to which vibrations of the pump are transferred to the housing through the mounting arrangement during operation of the device.

THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM INCLUDING A ROLLER PUMP ACTUATED VALVE

Thrombectomy catheter and pump assemblies for controlling a flow of effluent from a thrombectomy catheter. An illustrative assembly may a thrombectomy catheter, a pump, a connection manifold assembly positioned between the thrombectomy catheter and the pump, an effluent return tube fluidly coupled to the thrombectomy catheter and the connection manifold assembly, an effluent collection bag, an effluent waste tube fluidly coupled to the connection manifold assembly and the effluent waste bag, and a spool valve positioned in line with the effluent waste tube.

DEVICE FOR THE EXTRACTION OF BODY FLUID BY SUCTION

NEGATIVE PRESSURE DEVICE FOR ARTICULATING JOINT

СИСТЕМА ПОДАЧИ ПОНИЖЕННОГО ДАВЛЕНИЯ, ИМЕЮЩАЯ АКТИВИРУЕМЫЙ ВРУЧНУЮ НАСОС ДЛЯ ОБЕСПЕЧЕНИЯ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ РАН НИЗКОЙ СТЕПЕНИ ТЯЖЕСТИ

Изобретение относится к медицине. Активируемая вручную система содержит жесткий кожух; торцевую крышку, расположенную с возможностью скольжения на кожухе; внутреннюю камеру, расположенную между торцевой крышкой и кожухом. Объем внутренней камеры является переменным в зависимости от положения торцевой крышки внутри кожуха. Торцевая крышка выполнена с возможностью перемещения путем скольжения между несжатым положением, в котором объем внутренней камеры имеет максимальную величину, и сжатым положением, в котором объем внутренней камеры имеет минимальную величину. Указывающий положение элемент связан с торцевой крышкой и кожухом и предназначен для указания положения торцевой крышки относительно кожуха в заранее заданных положениях между несжатым положением и сжатым положением. Указывающий положение элемент дополнительно содержит элемент, выбранный из множества зубцов и лапки, расположенной на кожухе; а оставшийся элемент из: множества зубцов и лапки, расположенный на торцевой крышке, причем ...

НАСОСНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, ВЫПОЛНЕННОЕ С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ С МОЛОКООТСОСОМ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике. Насосное устройство выполнено с возможностью использования с молокоотсосом, содержащим набор для сцеживания, выполненный с возможностью подвергать грудь пользователя устройства воздействию профиля давления и с возможностью приема молока, сцеженного из груди. Насосное устройство содержит насосный элемент, выполненный с возможностью создания профиля давления в наборе для сцеживания. Насосный элемент имеет сторону всасывания и сторону выпуска, систему воздушных каналов, содержащую воздушный канал набора для сцеживания, выполненный с возможностью обеспечения воздушного соединения набора для сцеживания с насосным устройством и соединенный между набором для сцеживания и стороной всасывания насосного элемента. Элемент объема выполнен с возможностью аккумулирования вакуума в насосном устройстве. Механизм переключения аккумулирования расположен между стороной всасывания насосного устройства и, таким образом, воздушным каналом набора для сцеживания ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОТКАЧИВАНИЯ СИСТЕМЫ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике. Устройство для повышения уровня вакуума в системе сбора молока содержит насос для достижения снижения давления между его впускным патрубком и выпускным патрубком, насос предусмотрен для соединения с системой сбора молока на впускном патрубке; и регулирующий направление клапан для переключения емкости под давлением либо на впускной патрубок, либо на выпускной патрубок насоса, причем насос имеет возможность переносить среду из системы сбора молока и емкости под давлением в окружающее пространство, когда емкость под давлением присоединена к его впускному патрубку. Система сбора молока содержит принимающую воронку для размещения молочной железы женщины и емкость для сбора молока, а регулирующий направление клапан выполнен с возможностью переключения емкости под давлением с впускного патрубка на выпускной патрубок насоса, когда давление в емкости под давлением ниже заранее определенного порогового давления. Раскрыты устройство молокоотсоса ...

МЕДИЦИНСКИЙ ОТСАСЫВАЮЩИЙ НАСОС С ПРИВОДОМ ОТ ДВИГАТЕЛЯ

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике. Медицинский отсасывающий насос имеет привод от двигателя с насосным агрегатом для создания отрицательного давления и корпус, в котором размещен насосный агрегат. Насосный агрегат содержит цилиндрический электрический двигатель, цилиндрический рабочий блок, вакуумное отверстие для отрицательного давления, создаваемого насосным агрегатом, и дополнительное отверстие, которое сообщается с вакуумным отверстием через насосный агрегат и которое соединено с звукоослабляющей камерой, окруженной звукоослабляющим корпусом и содержащей выходное отверстие. Звукоослабляющая камера плотно соединена с дополнительным отверстием и охватывает его. Звукоослабляющий корпус содержит запирающий крючок. Диаметр рабочего блока больше диаметра электрического двигателя, так что между ними образована кольцевая поверхность, на которой обеспечена возможность фиксации запирающего крючка звукоослабляющего корпуса для соединения звукоослабляющего корпуса с насосным агрегатом ...

МОЧЕТОЧНИКОВЫЙ КАТЕТЕР И МОЧЕПУЗЫРНЫЙ КАТЕТЕР И СПОСОБЫ СОЗДАНИЯ ОТРИЦАТЕЛЬНОГО ДАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ УВЕЛИЧЕНИЯ ПОЧЕЧНОЙ ПЕРФУЗИИ

СТЕРИЛЬНЫЙ ХИРУРГИЧЕСКИЙ СТОЛИК

... 1. Система стерильного хирургического столика, содержащая:стерильный хирургический столик, расположенный в хирургическом поле и содержащий офтальмологические хирургические инструменты, предварительно упакованные и стерилизованные с хирургическим столиком;стеллажную систему, расположенную отдельно от стерильного хирургического столика и вне хирургического поля и связаную со стерильным хирургическим столиком;причем стерильный хирургический столик связан со стеллажной системой посредством рычажного механизма, так что по меньше мере один хирургический инструмент связан со стелажной системой.2. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что стерильный хирургический столик имеет геометрическую форму, пригодную для размещения вокруг головы пациента при проведении офтальмологической хирургической операции.3. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что также содержит соединительный узел, связанный с рычажным механизмом и выполненную с возможностью размещения на нем стерильного хирургического столика;причем соединительный ...

ВАКУУМНЫЙ НАСОС

... 1. Вакуумный насос для создания пониженного давления, содержащий камеру (14, 15) с входным отверстием (143) и выходным отверстием (150), которое снабжено клапаном (3), отличающийся тем, что камера (14, 15) насоса снабжена датчиком (23, 23′, 24) давления.2. Вакуумный насос по п. 1, в котором датчик давления содержит мембрану (23, 23′) датчика.3. Вакуумный насос по п. 2, в котором на мембране (23, 23′) датчика имеется пластинчатый выступ (24), выполненный с возможностью детектирования его положения относительно камеры (14, 15) насоса.4. Вакуумный насос по п.3, снабженный оптическим детекторным средством (6) для детектирования положения пластинчатого выступа (24).5. Вакуумный насос по п. 4, в котором оптическое детекторное средство (6) содержит источник (60) оптического излучения и фотодетектор (62), а пластинчатый выступ (24) установлен с возможностью продвижения посредством прогиба мембраны (23, 23′) датчика на оптическую траекторию между указанным источником (60) и фотодетектором (62).6 ...

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ СТИМУЛИРОВАНИЯ ЗАЖИВЛЕНИЯ ТКАНИ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Система для стимулирования заживления ткани, содержащая: пористую мягкую прокладку; салфетку для покрытия прокладки; трубку, имеющую дистальный конец, гидродинамически сообщающийся с пористой мягкой прокладкой; коробку, гидродинамически сообщающуюся с проксимальным концом трубки; насос для создания отрицательного давления через мягкую прокладку к ткани; по меньшей мере, один фильтр, расположенный между указанной коробкой и указанным насосом; в которой электронасос, коробка и, по меньшей мере, один фильтр размещены внутри переносного корпуса, имеющего зажим и болт для закрепления системы для заживления ткани на стационарном объекте. 2. Система для стимулирования заживления ткани по п.1, в которой коробка соединена с проксимальным концом трубопровода с возможностью съема. 3. Система для стимулирования заживления ткани по п.1, в которой зажим выполнен в форме буквы G. 4. Система для стимулирования заживления ткани по п.1, в которой, по меньшей мере, один фильтр является гидрофобным фильтром ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОПОЗНАВАНИЯ ДОПУСТИМЫХ СОЕДИНЕНИЙ МЕЖДУ ДВУМЯ ЭЛЕМЕНТАМИ СИСТЕМЫ

... 1. Устройство для опознавания допустимых соединений между первым и вторым компонентами системы, причем первый компонент снабжен идентификационным модулем, в котором содержится блок информации, относящейся к первому компоненту, а второй компонент функционально связан с контрольным модулем, выполненным с возможностью распознавания и обработки указанной информации, отличающееся тем, что контрольный модуль выполнен с дополнительной возможностью допускать или предотвращать соединение между первым и вторым компонентами в зависимости от результата обработки указанной информации.2. Устройство по п.1, в котором второй компонент является грудным насосом для откачивания грудного молока или дренажным насосом для дренирования жидкостей организма.3. Устройство по п.1, в котором первый компонент является вспомогательной принадлежностью второго компонента, предпочтительно грудной насадкой грудного насоса для откачивания грудного молока или отсасывающей или вспомогательной трубкой, или вводимым в рану наконечником ...

ABSAUGAPPARAT FUER CHIRURGISCHE ZWECKE.

Unterdrucksgerät

Druckreduzierungsvorrichtung beinhaltend: ein Gehäuse; einen Druckspeichermodul, der im Gehäuse angeordnet ist; und einen Pressstangemodul, der auf dem Druckspeichermodul angeordnet ist; wobei der Pressstangemodul eine Pressstange und eine Drehscheibe aufweist; wobei die Pressstange im Gehäuse aufgenommen und anhand der Drehscheibe gegenüber dem Druckspeichermodul und dem Gehäuse gedreht wird; wobei wenn die Drehung einen bestimmte Winkel erreicht, die Pressstange den Druckspeichermodul presst und einen Unterdruck für die Verwendung der Verbindungseinheit für Dressing erzeugt wird.

Pumpe fuer medizinische Zwecke

Behandlungseinrichtung, insbesondere für chirurgische Zwecke

Fluid control device

Provided is a fluid control device comprising a valve (20) and a pump (30). The valve (20) comprises a valve chamber (200) surrounded by a first main plate (21), a second main plate (22), and a side plate (23). The first main plate (21) has a first opening (201), and the second main plate (22) has a second opening (202). The valve (20) comprises a valve membrane (24) that is disposed therein and is capable of switching between a state in which the first opening (201) and the second opening (202) communicate with the interior of the valve chamber (200) and a state in which the first opening (201) and the second opening (202) do not communicate. The pump (30) comprises a vibration part (33) including a piezoelectric element (332) and a diaphragm (331), and a pump chamber (300) formed by the second main plate (22). The pump chamber (300) communicates with the valve chamber (200) through the second opening (202). When the vibration part (33) bends and vibrates, the frequency coefficient of ...

Pump assembly suitable for use in aspirators

Implantable pump for ascites treatment

Exhaust blockage detection for negative pressure wound treatment apparatuses

PRINTING DETECTION CHAMBER

VAKUUMUNTERST�TZTE GEWEBEBEHANDLUNSANORDNUNG

BIOLOGICAL MORE KUENSTLICHER PANKREAS USING ULTRAFILTRATION.

EXHAUST PUMP

PORTABLE ONE WUNDBEHANDLUNGSEINRICHTUNG

Portable hand pump for evacuation of fluids

Fluid pressure sensing chamber

Vacuum assisted tissue treatment system

Vessel and device for recovering and preparing adipose tissues

The invention relates to a vessel (28) for recovering adipose tissues comprising a body (1) sealed by a lid (2) that can be connected to a first pipe (10) with a suction cannula (23) forming a first fluid circuit, and a second pipe (21) with a suction pump (24) forming a second fluid circuit. According to the invention, the vessel (28) further comprises a removable adapter (10) for connecting to the lid (2), the lid (2) of the vessel (28) comprising two orifices (25, 26), each closed by a stopper (11) that can be pierced or is pre-pierced and self-sealing, and a vent opening (27) with a filter (5) and a removable plug (17); the connection adapter (10) comprises two rigid piercing tubes (29) that project from under the lower surface of the adapter (10), each of the piercing tubes (29) being in continuous fluid relationship with a corresponding nipple (30) projecting from the upper surface of the adapter (10), each nipple (30) being designed to be connected to a corresponding pipe (20, 21 ...

Pump device, tube device and method for movement and collection of fluid

Vacuum assisted tissue treatment system

Device and method for opening an airway

A device and a method for creating and/or maintaining an obstruction free upper respiratory passages. The device is configured to fit under the chin of a subject adjacent to the subject's neck at an external location corresponding approximately with the subject's soft tissue associated with the neck's anterior triangle. The device is capable of exerting negative pressure on the surface of a subject's neck, displacing the soft tissue forward and enlarging the airway.

Reduced-pressure systems, dressings, and methods employing a wireless pump

Systems, methods, and dressings for providing reduced pressure to a tissue site on a patient are presented that involve wirelessly providing power to a reduced-pressure pump. In one instance, a RFID antenna is used to power a reduced-pressure pump that is fluidly coupled by a conduit to a reduced-pressure dressing. In another instance, a reduced-pressure dressing incorporates a micro-pump and a RFID antenna that is used to power the micro-pump. Other systems, methods, and devices are presented.

Vacuum closure device

Diaphragm vacuum pump

A diaphragm vacuum pump has an electrically operated drive unit and a vacuum diaphragm, which separates a pump chamber into a drive-side part and a drive-remote part and which can be deflected by means of a movable part of the drive unit. The drive unit is an electromagnetic drive unit and the vacuum diaphragm is deflected in the direction of a linear movement generated electromagnetically in the drive unit. Preferably, a ventilation valve is also actuated the movable part. The vacuum pump is relatively small and compact and operates quietly. The vacuum pump is suitable in particular for “hands-free” applications of breastpumps.

Controlled negative pressure apparatus and alarm mechanism

Methods and devices for treatment of damaged tissue are disclosed, including treatment of wounds by employing non-electrically powered, reduced pressure therapy devices. The devices are capable of generating a substantially constant reduced pressure with low tolerance for pressure fluctuations. Also disclosed herein are reduced pressure therapy systems that comprise an alarm system to detect the depleted state of the suction device and provide an alert to the patient and/or practitioner.

Wound care method and system with one or both of vacuum-light therapy and thermally augmented oxygenation

A combination therapy pad that includes a first layer and a second layer operatively coupled to the first layer. A fiber-optic array is disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A third layer is operatively coupled to the first layer. The third layer includes a vacuum tube in fluid communication with a vacuum source and a therapeutic fluid tube in fluid communication with a therapeutic fluid source. The third layer provides at least one of vacuum therapy and therapeutic fluid treatment to a wound area.

Systems and methods for delivering fluid to a wound therapy dressing

Systems and methods for delivery of fluid to a wound therapy dressing. In exemplary embodiments, a pressure sensor measures the pressure at the wound therapy dressing and restricts fluid flow to the wound therapy dressing when a predetermined pressure is achieved.

Stacked Multi-Disk Ophthalmic Pump

The present disclosure relates to a stacked multi-disk pump for the pumping of ocular fluid and/or tissue during ophthalmic surgery. The stacked multi-disk pump includes an inlet port, a stacked multi-disk assembly, a fluid chamber, a central hub, a motor, and an outlet port. The motor and the hub induce the multi-disk assembly to rotate. As the multi-disk assembly rotates, the fluid is propelled into the inlet port, progresses axially, circumferentially, and radially through the stacked multi-disk assembly, and flows out the outlet port. The pump may be incorporated, for example, into the handpiece of an ophthalmic surgical instrument or a surgical console.

Reduced-pressure treatment systems and methods employing a fluidly isolated pump control unit

Systems, devices, and methods for treating a tissue site on a patient with reduced pressure are presented. In one instance, a reduced-pressure treatment device to treat a tissue site with reduced pressure may include a pump control unit fluidly separate from a collection unit. Pump energy may be provided by the pump control unit to deflect one or more diaphragms within the collection unit to create reduced pressure. Other systems, devices, and methods are presented.

Wound care method and system with one or both of vacuum-light therapy and thermally augmented oxygenation

A combination therapy pad that includes a first layer and a second layer operatively coupled to the first layer. A fiber-optic array is disposed between the first layer and the second layer. A third layer is operatively coupled to the first layer. The third layer includes a vacuum tube in fluid communication with a vacuum source and a therapeutic fluid tube in fluid communication with a therapeutic fluid source. The third layer provides at least one of vacuum therapy and therapeutic fluid treatment to a wound area.

Self contained wound dressing apparatus

The composite wound dressing apparatus promotes healing of a wound via the use of a vacuum pump. The vacuum pump applies a vacuum pressure to the wound to effectively draw wound fluid or exudate away from the wound bed. The vacuum pump is tethered to the wound dressing and is portable, preferably, carried by the patient in a support bag, which permits patient mobility. Moreover, the patient does not need to be constrained for any period of time while exudate is being removed from the wound.

CONDENSATE ABSORBING AND DISSIPATING SYSTEM

A dressing for treating a tissue site may include a base layer, a sealing member, a first and a second wicking layer, and an absorbent layer. The base layer may have a plurality of apertures and may be adapted to cover the tissue site. The sealing member and the base layer may define an enclosure. The first and the second wicking layer may each be disposed in the enclosure with the absorbent layer positioned between the first and the second wicking layer. A conduit comprised of an absorbent material that is vapor permeable and liquid impermeable may be in fluid communication with the dressing for providing reduced pressure to the dressing. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed. 1. A system for treating a tissue site , comprising: a base layer adapted to cover the tissue site and tissue surrounding the tissue site,', 'a sealing member adapted to form an enclosure relative to the base layer, and', 'an absorbent layer disposed in the enclosure; and, 'a dressing, comprisinga conduit adapted to be positioned in fluid communication between the dressing and a reduced-pressure source, wherein the conduit includes at least one lumen, a first portion of the conduit being comprised of a hydrophobic polymer and a second portion of the conduit being comprised of a hydrophilic polymer.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a first wicking layer disposed in the enclosure, anda second wicking layer disposed in the enclosure.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the dressing is adapted to distribute the reduced pressure to the tissue site and to store fluid extracted from the tissue site.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the base layer is comprised of silicone.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the absorbent layer is a plurality of absorbent layers claim 1 , and wherein the plurality of absorbent layers are positioned in fluid communication between a first wicking layer and a second wicking layer.6. The system of claim 5 , further comprising at least one ...

Waste Collection Unit

A waste collection unit is provided that comprises a vacuum pump and smoke evacuation system including a blower and blower motor. The vacuum pump, the blower, and the blower motor, create noise. This noise is attenuated in first and second sound attenuating enclosures for the vacuum pump and the blower and blower motor. A cleaning system is also provided 100 with rotating liquid delivery devices. An actuator is operatively coupled to the liquid delivery devices to rotate the liquid delivery devices.

Suction Device for Surgical Instruments

A suction device is shown and described. The suction device includes a body, an input port configured to receive a flow of matter, a suction port, and a suction lumen that couples the suction port to the input port. In some embodiments the suction device is configured to couple with a surgical instrument for use in a surgical procedure.

Surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas

A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.

Surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas

A surgical suction device that uses positive pressure gas is shown and described. The surgical suction device includes an air amplifier. The air amplifier includes a structure defining a generally cylindrical cavity having a first opening at a first end and a second opening at a second end. The cylindrical cavity is defined by an inner wall of the cavity. The air amplifier includes an annular opening in the inner wall near the first end. The annular opening defines a jet opening adapted to allow a pressurized gas to flow out of the annular opening such that a low pressure region is produced at the first end and an amplified flow is produced at the second end. The annular opening is further configured such that the pressurized gas enters the cavity at an angle with respect to the inner wall of the cavity that is towards the second end.

Breastmilk pump

The present invention relates to breastmilk pumps imitating the suckling mechanism of a baby's mouth.

Radio-frequency electrical membrane breakdown for the treatment of adipose tissue and removal of unwanted body fat

An imaging, guidance, planning and treatment system integrated into a single unit or assembly of components, and a method for using same, that can be safely and effectively deployed to treat and ablate unwanted masses of adipose tissue in all medical settings, including in a physician's office or in an outpatient setting. The system utilizes the novel process of Radio-Frequency Electrical Membrane Breakdown (‘EMB’* or “RFEMB”) to destroy the cellular membranes of unwanted adipose tissue without damaging sensitive anatomical structures in the treatment, area. The system preferably comprises at least one EM B treatment probe 20, at least one ultrasound scanner, at least one trackable anesthesia needle 300, and at least one controller unit for at least partially automating the treatment process.

Hydro-block air vent combination catheter system and method of use

This invention is a device utilizing hydro-block venting material in various external male and female catheter configurations permitting adequate airflow into the catheter thereby permitting efficient and complete drainage of urine away from the user following urination. In two embodiments user's expelled urine is automatically detected by a sensor and drawn away from the user by a pump means to a user selected storage means as a pressure relief balloon prevents air interference with the sensor. In another embodiment gravity is utilized to draw user's expelled urine away from user to a user selected storage means. An adhesive, garment or strap attachment means are disclosed as attachment means to secure the external male and female catheter to user and prevent leakage. The external male and female catheters are engineered to also be able to be connected to and used in combination with an indwelling catheter.

Suction device

A suction device ( 1 ) having a suction port ( 90 ) exposed outside, a flow passage ( 91 to 98 ) communicating with the suction port ( 90 ), and a discharge port ( 99 ) through which fluid is discharged from the flow passage ( 91 to 98 ) includes a diaphragm ( 83 ) having one principal surface facing a pump chamber ( 98 ) and the other principal surface opposed to the one principal surface, and a piezoelectric element ( 81 ) attached to the diaphragm ( 83 ) to displace the one principal surface of the diaphragm ( 83 ) relative to the pump chamber ( 98 ). The one principal surface and the other principal surface of the diaphragm ( 83 ) face in a direction different from a direction to which the suction port ( 90 ) faces.

Medical Instrument for Minimally Invasive Therapy, Comprising at Least Two Separate Suction Lines

Disclosed is a medical instrument for use in minimally invasive therapy that generates, by at least two independent devices, an aspiration that advantageously causes the stability of the distension and the viewing conditions by adjusted flow rates. 1. A medical instrument for flushing cavities in minimally invasive surgery , comprising{'b': '1', '#text': '(i) a storage container () for the flushing liquid,'}{'b': ['2', '11'], '#text': '(ii) a supply line () for supplying flushing liquid into the body cavity (),'}{'b': '3', '#text': '(iii) a controlled pump () for liquid supply,'}{'b': '4', '#text': '(iv) a controlled first negative-pressure pump (),'}{'b': '5', '#text': '(v) a controlled second negative-pressure pump (),'}{'b': ['6', '7'], '#text': '(vi) a first medical instrument () with a first suction line (),'}{'b': ['8', '9'], '#text': '(vii) a second medical instrument () with a second suction line (),'}{'b': ['10', '7', '9'], '#text': '(viii) a waste container () connected to the first suction line () and the second suction line ().'}21012795. The medical instrument of claim 1 , characterized by that the waste container () is connected by the line () to the first suction line () claim 1 , the second suction line () claim 1 , and the controlled second negative-pressure pump ().33. The medical instrument of or claim 1 , characterized by that the controlled pump () for liquid supply is a roller wheel pump.445. The medical instrument of claim 1 , claim 1 , or claim 1 , characterized by that the controlled first negative-pressure pump () and/or the controlled second negative-pressure pump () is a roller wheel pump.545. The medical instrument of a least one of to claim 1 , characterized by that the controlled first negative-pressure pump () and/or the controlled second negative-pressure pump () are different. A medical instrument for use in minimally invasive surgery that includes at least two different, independently controllable suction lines. Preferably, the ...

Sterile venturi aspiration

The invention relates to an interchangeable insert ( 1 ) for an ophthalmological medical device ( 99 ) for aspiration of fluid, such as for discharging fluid as part of suction flushing during an ophthalmo-surgical intervention, such as a cataract operation. According to the invention, this occurs by means of a fluid region ( 10 ) for receiving the fluid to be suctioned and a negative pressure region ( 20 ), to which a negative pressure can be applied. The fluid region ( 10 ) and the negative pressure region ( 20 ) are hermetically separated from each other by an at least partially flexible membrane ( 13 ).

Control of surgical field irrigation

A surgical system includes an electrosurgical tool configured to be releasably coupled to a surgical robotic system having a control system. The tool has a shaft having an end effector with treatment electrodes configured to apply electrosurgical power to a tissue, and aspiration and irrigation tubes having ports in the vicinity of the electrodes. The control system can control a flow rate of an irrigation fluid based on deviation of power delivered by the electrodes to the tissue from a power set point, or based on an aspiration rate that is controlled based on tissue impedance. The tool can have first and second ports and a conduit configured to selectively provide or aspirate fluids through at least one of the ports. At least one of a flow rate and an aspiration rate are controlled by the control system based on a rotational angle of the shaft relative to a ground.

Methods and systems for providing control stability in a vacuum generation system using cascade proportional-integral-derivative (pid) controller

Certain embodiments provide a vacuum generation system with a cascade PID controller, a proportional valve, and a vacuum generator. The cascade PID controller allows the vacuum generation system to control the operating range of supply air pressure that is provided to the vacuum generator. By controlling the operating range of the supply air pressure, the vacuum generation system is able to avoid entering the decreasing or non-monotonic region of the vacuum generator.

Therapy apparatus with integrated fluid conductors and noise attenuation

In one example embodiment, an apparatus may include a panel with integrated fluid channels, wherein the panel and the fluid channel consist only of surfaces that can be manufactured with a straight-pull mold. A port may also be integrated into the panel to facilitate coupling the fluid channel to pneumatic components in an assembly. A seal may be secured to the panel over the fluid channel to form an integrated fluid conductor. The seal is preferably an adhesive label that can also be used for product labeling. Such an apparatus may be used in a control unit of a therapy system, employing several integrated fluid conductors. A method of manufacturing may include molding a panel, wherein the mold forms a channel integral to the panel. The panel and the channel preferably consist of surfaces that can be molded with a straight-pull mold.

Device and method for opening an airway

A device and a method for creating and/or maintaining an obstruction free upper respiratory passages. The device is configured to fit under the chin of a subject adjacent to the subject's neck at an external location corresponding approximately with the subject's soft tissue associated with the neck's anterior triangle. The device is capable of exerting negative pressure on the surface of a subject's neck, displacing the soft tissue forward and enlarging the airway.

Methods and devices suitable for improved reattachment of detached cartilage to subchondral bone

The methods and devices disclosed herein are effective in the promoting the reattachment of delaminated cartilage to bone. The methods (and related devices) are effective in the removal of the acellular layer of the delaminated cartilage or effective in the indentation of the acellular layer of the delaminated cartilage thereby exposing the underlying chondrocyte cells and thereby allowing the promotion of the reattachment of the delaminated cartilage.

APPARATUS FOR RECEIVING DISCHARGED URINE

An example device suitable for collecting and transporting urine away from the body of a person may include a fluid impermeable housing defining an internal volume. The device can include a porous material disposed within the internal volume. The fluid impermeable housing can define an opening in fluid communication with the internal volume. The porous material includes a contact surface and first and second sidewalls. The sidewalls can extend from the contact surface, for example, substantially orthogonal to the contact surface, or laterally and inwardly from the contact surface at an acute angle.

Multi-function Hand Pump for Medical Use

A small manually operable pump which may be of the squeeze-bulb type, arranged to reduce fluid pressure and receive a fluid at a first end and to discharge a flow from an opposite end, and provided with a connector at each end so that it can be connected to various articles of emergency medical equipment to provide increased pressure or suction as required. A collection bag is arranged to use both the suction and the pressurized flow of the pump to suck materials from a wound or a patient's airway into the collection bag.

Device for automatically collecting snot

The present disclosure discloses a device for automatically collecting snot, which comprises a suction nozzle, a collecting cup, a cup holder and a shell component which are detachably connected in sequence, wherein the shell component is a hollow cavity. The present disclosure generates negative pressure suction through the air pump, and then the suction air enters the inner collecting cup through the air suction pipe, the cup holder air inlet, the air inlet channel and the micropore in sequence. Finally, the suction sucks the snot in the nose of a user into the inner collecting cup through the suction nozzle, effectively solving the problem of snot reflux.

Apparatus, system and method for controlling the position of and providing suction in a surgical catheter or guide

Systems and methods are disclosed that include a guide catheter apparatus insertable through an external body passage of a subject. The guide catheter apparatus includes a substantially rigid shaft and a handle. The shaft has a proximal opening, a distal opening, and a lumen extending between the proximal opening and the distal opening. The handle has a structure to allow a position of the guide catheter to be controlled by some or all of three fingers of one hand of an operator of the handle. The structure of the handle is adapted to permit the operator to position a thumb and index finger of the hand to manipulate a working device inserted into the lumen of the guide catheter, where the working device is manipulable via a portion of the working device immediately adjacent to the handle.

SYSTEM, APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR A PUMP MOTOR FAILSAFE

Provided for may be a pump failsafe apparatus for use with a pump motor, the pump failsafe apparatus comprising a foot pedal configured to generate a first signal when depressed and a second signal when released. The apparatus may comprise a power supply having an internal logic controlled power switch, the power supply in electrical communication with at least the pump motor, wherein the internal logic controlled power switch includes an active state (ON) and an inactive state (OFF). The apparatus may further include an overspeed detector, an under voltage detector in electrical communication with at least the power supply, the under voltage detector configured to measure a logic voltage, and a pump cartridge detector. 1. A pump failsafe apparatus for use with a pump motor , the pump failsafe apparatus comprising:a pump cartridge configured to connect to the pump motor;a foot pedal configured to generate a first signal when depressed by a user, the foot pedal further configured to generate a second signal when released by the user; wherein the internal logic controlled power switch includes an active state (ON) and an inactive state (OFF), and', 'wherein the active state and the inactive state are switchable;, 'a power supply comprising an internal logic controlled power switch, the power supply in electrical communication with at least the pump motor,'}an overspeed detector in electrical communication with at least the pump motor and a hall position sensor, the overspeed detector configured to generate a first overspeed signal, the overspeed detector further configured to generate a second overspeed signal;an under voltage detector in electrical communication with at least the power supply, the under voltage detector configured to measure a logic voltage, the under voltage detector further configured to generate an under voltage disable signal; anda pump cartridge detector in electrical communication with at least the pump cartridge, the pump cartridge detector ...

EXHAUST BLOCKAGE DETECTION FOR NEGATIVE PRESSURE WOUND TREATMENT APPARATUSES

A negative pressure wound therapy apparatus can include a source of negative pressure configured to aspirate fluid from a wound covered by a wound dressing, a first pressure sensor configured to measure pressure downstream of the source of negative pressure, and a controller configured to, in response to a determination that pressure measured by the first pressure sensor satisfies a threshold indicative of a first blockage downstream of the source of negative pressure, provide an indication of the first blockage. The system can further include a second pressure sensor configured to measure pressure upstream of the source of negative pressure and the controller can be further configured to, in response to a determination that pressure measured by the second pressure sensor satisfies a threshold indicative of a second blockage upstream of the source of negative pressure, provide an indication of the second blockage. 1. A negative pressure wound therapy system comprising:a wound dressing configured to be placed over a wound, the wound dressing configured to absorb fluid;a source of negative pressure disposed on or within the wound dressing, the source of negative pressure configured to aspirate fluid from the wound;a vent configured to allow gas aspirated by the source of negative pressure to flow outside the system;a pressure sensor at least partially disposed on or within the wound dressing proximal to the vent; and 'in response to a determination that pressure measured by the pressure sensor satisfies a threshold indicative of blockage in the vent, provide an indication that the vent is blocked.', 'a controller disposed on or within the wound dressing, the controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a chamber at least partially disposed on or within the wound dressing claim 1 , the chamber housing the pressure sensor and comprising the vent through a wall of the chamber.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured ...

Systems and methods for treating post-operative infections

An infection treatment system includes a first intramedullary rod for placement within an intramedullary canal and including a superior portion having a superior end, an inferior portion having an inferior end, and a shaft extending longitudinally between the superior and inferior portions. The shaft includes longitudinally extending channels. A second intramedullary rod for placement within an intramedullary canal includes a superior portion having a superior end, an inferior portion having an inferior end, and a shaft extending longitudinally between the superior and inferior portions. The shaft includes longitudinally extending channels. A coupler is operatively attached to the rods. The coupler has a superior face, an inferior face, an anterior face, a posterior face, a first lateral face and a second lateral face. At least one of the faces includes at least one opening in fluid communication with at least a portion of the channels of the first and second rods.

Negative-pressure wound therapy apparatus

Provided is a negative-pressure wound therapy apparatus capable of causing negative pressure in a closed space defined by a wound dressing and a wound region with a sufficient suction flow rate as needed even with a miniaturized pump device. In atypical use that needs a high suction flow rate, because a pump device ( 30 ) with a high suction flow rate is attached to a wound dressing ( 10 ) and sucks gas from a closed space ( 904 ) defined by a wound region ( 903 ) and the wound dressing ( 10 ), even when a pump device ( 20 ) for typical use is miniaturized and the suction flow rate of the pump device ( 20 ) is reduced, a therapy apparatus ( 100 ) can achieve a suction flow rate sufficient for atypical use. Thus, the pressure value in the closed space ( 904 ) can decrease to a desired value more quickly.

Anti-Clogging Fluid Management System

Various methods and devices for performing arthroscopic surgery are provided. In particular, methods and devices are provided for reshaping, unclogging, and vibrating tubing of an aspiration pump in a fluid management system. For example, a fluid management system is provided that includes a valve assembly disposed on a housing and configured to selectively pinch closed tubing disposed within a first pathway and a second pathway. The valve assembly is configured to bias tubing disposed within the first and second pathways to an open position after the tubing is pinched closed by the valve assembly. As another example, a fluid management system is provided that includes a vibratory mechanism coupled to a valve and configured to vibrate the valve so as to facilitate the flow of debris through tubing disposed within first and second tubing pathways.

Negative Pressure Therapy System

A negative pressure therapy system is provided for inducing negative pressure in a portion of a urinary tract, the system including: (a) at least one ureteral catheter configured to be positioned within a ureter and/or kidney; (b) one or more sensor(s) configured to determine information about at least one of blood composition, blood flow, respiration, heart rate, glucose, protein, or creatinine; and (c) a controller configured to increase urine production by adjusting one or more operating parameters of a negative pressure source for inducing negative pressure through the at least one ureteral catheter into the urinary tract, based at least in part upon the information determined by the one or more sensor(s).

Device and method for lifting abdominal wall during medical procedure

A device ( 100 ) and method ( 200 ) for elevating skin; subcutaneous tissue, and muscle of a patient during medical procedure, the device comprises at least one opening ( 102 ), at least one at least one ring liner ( 106 ). The opening ( 102 ) located at the top of the device having means for inserting surgical instruments within the patient's body cavity created by separation of the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle from the underlying organs or anatomical features cavity. The pneumatic suction port ( 104 ) is externally connected through tubing with an external vacuum system having means for allowing negative pressure to be introduced into the patient's body cavity and the ring liner ( 106 ) having means for a soft interface between the device and the skin and provide a positive seal between the device and the skin.

REDUCED PRESSURE THERAPY APPARATUSES AND METHODS OF USING SAME

Some embodiments comprise a pump assembly for reduced pressure wound therapy, comprising a housing, a flow pathway through the pump, one or more valves in communication with the flow pathway, a pump supported within or by the housing, and a one-way flow valve in fluid communication with the pump. The pump assembly can have a pressure sensor in communication with the flow pathway through the pump, and at least one switch or button supported by the housing, the at least one switch or button being accessible to a user and being in communication with the controller. The one-way flow valve can be configured to substantially prevent a flow of gas through the one-way flow valve in a direction of flow away from the pump. The pump assembly can have a controller supported within or by the housing, the controller being configured to control an operation of the pump. The pump has been sterilized following the assembly of the pump such that an inside and an outside of the housing, the flow pathway, the one or more valves, the pump, the controller, the battery compartment, and the at least one switch or button have been sterilized. 1. (canceled)2. A negative pressure wound therapy device comprising:a housing;a negative pressure source positioned at least partially within the housing and configured to be in fluid communication, via a fluid flow path, with a wound covered by a wound dressing;a user input interface positioned at least partially on an exterior surface of the housing, the user input interface configured to receive one or more inputs from a user; and transition from an inactive state to an active state in response to receiving a first indication associated with an initial activation from the user input interface;', 'monitor a duration of time of operating in the active state;', 'when in the active state, activate the negative pressure source to cause provision of negative pressure to the wound via the fluid flow path in response to receiving a second indication from ...

PRESSURE CONTROL APPARATUS

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for applying negative pressure to a wound site. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a source of negative pressure, a processing element, and a memory comprising instructions configured to, when executed on the processing element, cause the apparatus to attempt to generate, via the source of negative pressure, a desired negative pressure at the wound site. If the desired negative pressure has not been generated after a first predetermined period of time, the instructions cause the apparatus to: deactivate the source of negative pressure for a second predetermined period of time, and subsequently attempt to generate the desired negative pressure at the wound site. 138-. (canceled)39. A negative pressure wound therapy device comprising:a negative pressure source configured to provide negative pressure via a fluid flow path to a wound covered by a wound dressing;at least one visual indicator;a controller; and activate the negative pressure source to attempt to establish a desired level of negative pressure in the fluid flow path;', 'provide a first indication using the at least one visual indicator to indicate a leak has been detected in the fluid flow path;', 'determine that the leak has not been remedied;', 'responsive to determining that the leak has not been remedied, deactivate the negative pressure source for a duration of time; and', 'responsive to expiration of the duration of time, activate the negative pressure source to attempt to establish the desired level of negative pressure in the fluid flow path., 'a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to40. The negative pressure wound therapy device of claim 39 , wherein the instructions claim 39 , when executed by the controller claim 39 , further cause the controller to:responsive to determining that the leak has not been remedied, provide a second indication using the at least one visual indicator, the second ...

Pump, System and Methods of Inducing Negative Pressure to Increase Renal Perfusion

A pump for inducing negative pressure in the ureter and/or kidney is provided. The pump is configured to be in communication with at least one lumen of at least one ureteral catheter and to draw fluid from the ureter and/or kidney into the at least one lumen of the at least one ureteral catheter for removal of the fluid from the ureter and/or kidney. The pump is configured to induce negative pressure ranging from about 0.1 mmHg to about 50 mmHg gauge pressure proximate to the pump inlet, and the pump is configured to have an accuracy of about 10 mmHg or less proximate to the pump inlet. 1. A pump for inducing negative pressure in the ureter and/or kidney , the pump configured to be in communication with at least one lumen of at least one ureteral catheter and to draw fluid from the ureter and/or kidney into the at least one lumen of the at least one ureteral catheter for removal of the fluid from the ureter and/or kidney , wherein the pump is configured to induce negative pressure ranging from about 0.1 mmHg to about 50 mmHg gauge pressure proximate to the pump inlet , and wherein the pump is configured to have an accuracy of about 10 mmHg or less proximate to the pump inlet.2. The pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pump is configured to induce negative pressure ranging from about 0.1 mmHg to about 45 mmHg gauge pressure proximate to the pump inlet.3. The pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pump is configured to induce negative pressure of about 15 mm Hg claim 1 , or about 20 mm Hg claim 1 , or about 25 mm Hg gauge pressure proximate to the pump inlet.4. The pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pump is configured to have an accuracy of about 5 mmHg or less proximate to the pump inlet.5. The pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pump is configured to have an accuracy of about 3 mmHg or less proximate to the pump inlet.6. The pump according to claim 1 , wherein the pump is configured to have an accuracy of about 2 mmHg or less proximate to the pump inlet ...

Dressing with differentially sized perforations

A dressing for treating a tissue site may include a base layer, a sealing member, a first and a second wicking layer, and an absorbent layer. The base layer may have a periphery surrounding a central portion and a plurality of apertures disposed through the periphery and the central portion. The apertures in the periphery may be larger than the apertures in the central portion. The sealing member and the base layer may define an enclosure. The first and the second wicking layer may each be disposed in the enclosure with the absorbent layer positioned between the first and the second wicking layer. Other dressings, systems, and methods are disclosed.

WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM AND DRESSING FOR DELIVERING OXYGEN TO A WOUND

Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses and methods for wound treatment. In certain embodiments, a wound treatment apparatus includes a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound to provide a substantially fluid impermeable seal over the wound. The wound dressing further includes a wound contact layer configured to be positioned in contact with the wound, a transmission layer positioned above the wound contact layer and configured to transmit wound fluid away from the wound, an absorbent layer positioned above the transmission layer and configured to absorb wound fluid, and a backing layer positioned above the absorbent layer and including an orifice. The apparatus also includes an oxygen source configured to supply oxygen to the wound through the orifice. 1. A wound treatment apparatus comprising: a wound contact layer configured to be positioned in contact with the wound;', 'a transmission layer positioned above the wound contact layer, the transmission layer configured to transmit wound fluid away from the wound;', 'an absorbent layer positioned above the transmission layer, the absorbent layer configured to absorb wound fluid; and', 'a backing layer positioned above the absorbent layer, the backing layer comprising an orifice; and, 'a wound dressing configured to be positioned over a wound to provide a substantially fluid impermeable seal over the wound, the wound dressing comprisingan oxygen source configured to supply oxygen to the wound through the orifice.217-. (canceled) This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/529,489, filed Jul. 7, 2017, entitled WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM AND DRESSING FOR DELIVERING OXYGEN TO A WOUND, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/550,236, filed Aug. 25, 2017, entitled WOUND THERAPY SYSTEM AND DRESSING FOR DELIVERING OXYGEN TO A WOUND. The contents of the aforementioned applications are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties as if fully set forth herein. The benefit of ...

Suction device

A suction device ( 10 ) includes a nose piece ( 11 ) that is mounted by inserting a leading end thereof into a nasal cavity, a suction pump ( 21 ) that sucks external fluid using the nose piece ( 11 ) with a suction pressure in accordance with a driving voltage, and a driving controller ( 31 ) that repeats a state of applying the driving voltage to the suction pump ( 21 ) and a state of stopping application of the driving voltage.

Negative pressure wound treatment apparatuses and methods with integrated electronics

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a wound treatment apparatus with electronic components integrated within a wound dressing. In some embodiments, a wound dressing apparatus can comprise a wound dressing. The wound dressing can comprise an absorbent material, an electronics unit comprising a negative pressure source, the electronics unit integrated within the wound dressing and at least partially encapsulated by a flexible film. The electronics unit can include translucent or transparent components that allow light to travel through to reach adhesives or coatings on the electronic components that would otherwise be obscured.

Systems and methods for delivering fluid to a wound therapy dressing

Systems and methods for delivery of fluid to a wound therapy dressing. In exemplary embodiments, a pressure sensor measures the pressure at the wound therapy dressing and restricts fluid flow to the wound therapy dressing when a predetermined pressure is achieve.

Device and method for cleaning nasal cavities

A device for cleaning nasal membranes comprising a head that is inserted into a nostril. Fluid is pumped from a reservoir onto the nasal membrane. The head rotates to remove debris from the membrane. The sprayed fluid and debris is suctioned through inlets into a suction chamber.

Systems and Methods for Inducing Negative Pressure in a Portion of a Urinary Tract of a Patient

Ureteral or bladder catheters are provided, including (a) a proximal portion; and (b) a distal portion, the distal portion including a retention portion that includes one or more protected drainage holes, ports or perforations and is configured to establish an outer periphery or protective surface area that inhibits mucosal tissue from occluding the one or more protected drainage holes, ports or perforations upon application of negative pressure through the catheter. Systems, kits and methods for inducing negative pressure to increase renal function also are provided.

Evaporative Body-Fluid Containers And Methods

Body-fluid containers, methods, and systems are presented that include a container that has a container housing formed, at least in part, by a liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable material. The liquid-impermeable, vapor-permeable material allows water to evaporate and be transmitted outside of the container. The evaporation allows more fluid to be processed by the container than the container could otherwise hold. Other systems, methods, and apparatuses are presented.

Method of compressing tissue within a stapling device and simultaneously displaying the location of the tissue within the jaws

A method of compressing tissue during a surgical procedure is disclosed. The method comprises obtaining a surgical instrument comprising an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises a first jaw and a second jaw, establishing a communication pathway between the surgical instrument and a surgical hub, and inserting the surgical instrument into a surgical site. The method further comprises compressing tissue between the first jaw and the second jaw, determining a location of the compressed tissue with respect to at least one of the first jaw and the second jaw, communicating the determined location of the compressed tissue to the surgical hub, and displaying the determined location of the compressed tissue on a visual feedback device.

Surgical cassette apparatus

A surgical cassette arrangement is provided. The arrangement includes a flow selector valve configured to operate with a handpiece to selectively irrigate and aspirate fluid with respect to an ocular region. The flow selector valve includes at least three ports, with one port fluidly connectable to the handpiece. The arrangement further includes a reservoir fluidly connected to a second port of the flow selector valve via a first flow segment and configured to receive fluid from the flow selector valve, and a collector fluidly connected to a third port of the flow selector valve via a second flow segment and configured to receive fluid from the flow selector valve and from the reservoir. The flow selector valve selectively controls irrigation and aspiration flow to the handpiece and ocular region.

Fluid collection devices, systems, and methods

Examples relate to systems, devices, and methods for removing fluid from a fluid collection device using a portable vacuum source operably coupled thereto. The fluid collection devices include urine collection devices shaped to complement the female or male anatomy near the respective urethras and the vacuum source is operably coupled to the fluid collection device via one or more sections of conduit.

FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES, RELATED SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS

In an embodiment, a fluid collection device includes a fluid impermeable barrier that at least partially defines a chamber. The fluid impermeable barrier also defines an opening extending therethrough that is configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra or have a male urethra positioned therethrough. The fluid collection device also includes a channel extending between an inlet and outlet thereof. The inlet is configured to be in fluid communication with a gas source and the outlet is configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid storage container. The outlet is positioned downstream from the inlet. The. The channel also defines at least one aperture or passageway therein that allows an interior of the channel to be in fluid communication with the rest of the chamber. 1. A fluid collection device , comprising:a fluid impermeable barrier at least partially defining a chamber, the fluid impermeable barrier also defining an opening extending therethrough, the opening configured to be positioned adjacent to a female urethra or have a male urethra positioned therethrough; anda channel defining and extending between an inlet and an outlet, the outlet positioned downstream from the inlet, the inlet configured to be in fluid communication with an gas source and the outlet configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid storage container, the channel defining at least one aperture or passageway that allows an interior of the channel to be in fluid communication with the chamber, the at least one aperture or the passageway positioned between the inlet and the outlet.2. The fluid collection device of claim 1 , further comprising:a fluid permeable support disposed within the chamber; anda fluid permeable membrane disposed on the fluid permeable support, the fluid permeable membrane extending across and covering at least the portion of the opening;wherein the opening is configured to be positioned adjacent to the female urethra.3. The fluid collection ...

Systems and methods for mechanical displacement of an esophagus

An example assembly for use with a vacuum system and an esophageal positioning device esophageal positioning device includes an introducer, in which the esophageal positioning device includes a handle, a first segment, a second segment and an articulation driving mechanism. The first segment being coupled to the handle. The second segment being pivotally connected to the first segment. The articulation driving mechanism being configured to pivot the second segment about the first segment upon articulation.

Container for drainage of fluids or wound secretion

The invention relates to a container for drainage of fluids or wound secretion, comprising an inlet opening to connect with a drainage line and an outlet opening for releasing waste air accumulated inside the container during drainage, which is characterized in that the container is pre-evacuated, and the outlet opening is sealable, so that the container is transferable in a first and in a second operating condition, wherein in the first operating condition the outlet opening is sealed, so that a suction can be achieved at the inlet opening caused by the vacuum inside the container, and in the second operating condition the outlet opening is opened, so that air can enter the container through the outlet opening and neutralize the vacuum present inside the container.

Ophthalmosurgical system

The invention is directed to an ophthalmosurgical system which includes a console for accommodating an irrigation fluid vessel containing irrigation fluid and a cassette, insertable into the console, for directing the irrigation fluid to a surgical instrument for an eye to be treated. An irrigation fluid flow path leads from the irrigation fluid vessel to the cassette and to the surgical instrument. A first fluid pump includes a first pump chamber having a first volume and a first drive chamber separated therefrom by a first elastic partition and having a second volume. A second fluid pump is arranged in parallel to the first fluid pump and includes a second pump chamber having a third volume and a second drive chamber separated therefrom by a second elastic partition and having a fourth volume. The first volume or the third volume has a magnitude within the range from 1 to 25 cm 3 .

Reduced pressure apparatuses and methods

Disclosed embodiments relate to apparatuses for wound treatment. In certain embodiments, a negative pressure wound therapy apparatus includes one or more electronic components configured to be incorporated into layers of the wound dressing or integrated on top of the wound dressing. In some embodiments, a negative pressure source is incorporated into the wound dressing. The negative pressure source can be sealed between two moisture vapor permeable cover layers or enclosed in a moisture vapor permeable pouch, and may be received in a recess of an absorbent layer or spacer layer of a wound dressing apparatus.

Ureteral and Bladder Catheters and Methods of Inducing Negative Pressure to Increase Renal Perfusion

Ureteral catheters are provided including a drainage lumen including a distal portion configured to be positioned in a patient's kidney, renal pelvis and/or in the ureter adjacent to the renal pelvis for receiving fluid from a patient's kidney and a proximal portion for draining the fluid from the distal portion, the distal portion including a coiled retention portion including: at least a first coil having a first diameter; at least a second coil having a second diameter, the first diameter being less than the second diameter, the second coil being closer to an end of the distal portion of the drainage lumen than the first coil; and one or more perforations on a sidewall of the coiled retention portion of the distal portion of the drainage lumen for permitting fluid flow into the drainage lumen, wherein the proximal portion of the drainage lumen is essentially free of or free of perforations.

Systems And Methods For Delivering Fluid To A Wound Therapy Dressing

Systems and methods for delivery of fluid to a wound therapy dressing. In exemplary embodiments, a pressure sensor measures the pressure at the wound therapy dressing and restricts fluid flow to the wound therapy dressing when a predetermined pressure is achieve.

METHOD OF SENSING PARTICULATE FROM SMOKE EVACUATED FROM A PATIENT, ADJUSTING THE PUMP SPEED BASED ON THE SENSED INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATING THE FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS OF THE SYSTEM TO THE HUB

Surgical systems are disclosed. Surgical systems can include evacuation systems for evacuating smoke, fluid, and/or particulates from a surgical site. A surgical evacuation system can be intelligent and may include one or more sensors for detecting one or more properties of the surgical system, evacuation system, surgical procedure, surgical site, and/or patient tissue, for example. 1. A modular surgical system , comprising: [ a first electrical connector; and', 'an energy port, wherein the generator module is configured to provide electrosurgical energy to a surgical instrument coupled to the energy port; and, 'a generator module, comprising, 'a master module comprising a second electrical connector; and, 'a plurality of modular devices, comprisinga backplane operably coupleable to the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector, wherein the backplane is in operable communication with a cloud-based system, and wherein data signals are configured to transmit between the cloud-based system and the plurality of modular devices via the backplane.2. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the generator module is configured to receive power signals via the backplane.3. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the master module is configured to control the generator module via the backplane.4. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of modular devices further comprises a surgical module comprising a third electrical connector configured to electrically couple to the backplane.5. The modular surgical system of claim 4 , wherein the surgical module is configured to receive data signals from the backplane.6. The modular surgical system of claim 4 , wherein the master module is configured to control the surgical module via the backplane.7. The modular surgical system of claim 6 , wherein the surgical module comprises a smoke evacuator.8. The modular surgical system of claim 6 , wherein the surgical module comprises an ...

METHOD OF SENSING PARTICULATE FROM SMOKE EVACUATED FROM A PATIENT, ADJUSTING THE PUMP SPEED BASED ON THE SENSED INFORMATION, AND COMMUNICATING THE FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS OF THE SYSTEM TO THE HUB

Surgical systems are disclosed. Surgical systems can include evacuation systems for evacuating smoke, fluid, and/or particulates from a surgical site. A surgical evacuation system can be intelligent and may include one or more sensors for detecting one or more properties of the surgical system, evacuation system, surgical procedure, surgical site, and/or patient tissue, for example. 1. A modular surgical system , comprising: [ a first electrical connector; and', 'a first plurality of energy ports, wherein each energy port is configured to supply electrosurgical energy to an electrosurgical instrument operably coupled thereto;, 'a first power module, comprising, a second electrical connector; and', 'a second plurality of energy ports, wherein each energy port is configured to supply electrosurgical energy to an electrosurgical instrument operably coupled thereto; and, 'a second power module, comprising, 'a master module comprising a third electrical connector; and, 'a plurality of modular devices, comprisinga backplane, wherein the first electrical connector, the second electrical connector, and the third electrical connector are selectively coupleable with the backplane,wherein data signals are configured to transmit between the plurality of modular devices via the backplane; andwherein the first power module and the second power module are configured to selectively received power signals via the backplane.2. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of energy ports comprises a monopolar port claim 1 , wherein the first power module is configured to provide monopolar energy through the monopolar port.3. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of energy ports comprises a bipolar port claim 1 , wherein the first power module is configured to provide bipolar energy through the bipolar port.4. The modular surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of energy ports comprises an ultrasonic port claim 1 , ...

Catheter Device and Method for Inducing Negative Pressure in a Patient's Bladder

A bladder catheter is provided. The bladder catheter includes: a proximal portion configured to be positioned in at least a portion of a patient's urethra; and a distal portion configured to be positioned in a patient's bladder, the distal portion including a retention portion, wherein the retention portion includes an inwardly facing side including one or more perforations and an outwardly facing side, and wherein, when negative pressure is applied through the bladder catheter, fluid is drawn into the bladder catheter through the one or more perforations while bladder walls are prevented from appreciably occluding the one or more perforations by contact with the outwardly facing side of the retention portion.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANAGING REDUCED PRESSURE DELIVERED TO A TISSUE SITE

An apparatus and method for managing reduced pressure at a tissue site are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a pump for supplying reduced pressure to the tissue site, a motor coupled to the pump to propel the pump, and a drive system electrically coupled to the motor that includes a power source that provides a source of direct current power to the motor during an operational period at a substantially constant current and of sufficient magnitude to supply a targeted reduced pressure during the operational period. The drive system also includes a controller that monitors the pump's loading on the motor by measuring the voltage across the motor to determine whether the motor voltage remains within a predetermined operational range of voltages necessary for maintaining the reduced pressure supplied by the pump proximate to the targeted reduced pressure without directly measuring the reduced pressure using a pressure sensor. 1. A pump for delivering reduced pressure to a tissue site , comprising:a motor for driving the pump; anda controller operatively coupled to the motor; provide a substantially constant current to the motor based on a target pressure, and', 'determine whether a voltage at the motor is within a predetermined range of voltages, the predetermined range of voltages being based on the target pressure., 'wherein the controller is configured to2. The pump of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to stop providing current to the motor in response to the controller determining that the voltage at the motor is below the predetermined range of voltages.3. The pump of claim 1 , wherein the lower boundary of the predetermined range of voltages is a stall voltage of the motor.4. The pump of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured to stop providing current to the motor in response the controller determining that the voltage at the motor is below the stall voltage.5. The pump of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to stop providing ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING NOISE OF A WEARABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

A reduced-noise pump system for use with a wearable medical device includes a pump housing. The pump system may be used with any number of different wearable medical devices, including wearable negative pressure wound therapy devices. Provided within the pump housing is a pump, a power source and one or more acoustically insulating elements. Examples of acoustically insulating elements that may be provided within the pump housing are an encasement layer, a baffle, and a pump cover. A control unit may be optionally also be provided, with the control unit being configured to under-drive the power source of the pump system in order to reduce the operating noise of the pump. 1. A wearable , self-contained , negative pressure wound therapy device , comprising: a dressing configured for placement in or over a wound;', 'a drape configured for placement over the dressing and for sealing to a patient proximate the wound;', 'a dressing interface connector disposed on the drape and having an opening communicating with the dressing;, 'a dressing module comprising a top cover and a bottom cover defining a cavity therebetween;', 'a pump interface connector defining a suction passageway therethrough and configured to reasonably engage the dressing interface connector;', 'a pump disposed within the cavity and operably coupled to the pump interface connector to draw a suction through the suction passageway;', 'a battery disposed within the cavity and coupled to the pump; and', 'acoustic insulation disposed within the cavity proximate the pump., 'a pump module configured to be releasably connected to the dressing module, the pump module comprising2. The wearable claim 1 , self-contained claim 1 , negative pressure claim 1 , wound therapy device of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic insulation comprises a foam material.3. The wearable claim 1 , self-contained claim 1 , negative pressure claim 1 , wound therapy device of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic insulation comprises a muffler ...

Protection of electronics in negative pressure wound therapy systems

Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing, negative pressure source, circuit board, and one or more controllers. The circuit board can be supported by the housing and include a conductive pathway extending around at least part of a perimeter of a first side of the circuit board. The conductive pathway can be electrically coupled to an electrical ground for the circuit board. The one or more controllers can be mounted on the circuit board and activate and deactivate the negative pressure source.

Irrigation day cassette

A phacoemulsification console including two cassettes within the system for use during cataract surgery. An irrigation cassette which is retained in the system for the duration of surgical procedures and an aspiration cassette which is replaced after each and every surgical procedure. The irrigation cassette is connected to the aspiration cassette via a valve having elastomeric properties.

Negative pressure device having oxygen scavenger and volume reduction

A negative pressure tissue treatment system useful for negative pressure therapy includes a drape, a gasket material, a reactor housing, a reactor, and any fluid connection(s). The drape covers the skin of a patient and maintains negative pressure under the drape. The gasket material cooperates with the drape to define an enclosed volume that is sealed by the gasket material. The reactor housing defines a closed chamber in fluid communication with the enclosed volume, and the re- actor is disposed in the reactor housing. The reactor consumes oxygen from a system volume defined by the enclosed volume, closed chamber, and/or any fluid connection(s). As a result of the oxygen consumption, the system volume is reduced to between about 95% to about 80% of the initial system volume.

Reduced-pressure device

A reduced-pressure device includes a housing having recesses on sidewalls thereof, an air pressure storage unit and a compression unit. The air pressure storage unit is installed in the housing and comprises a pressure storage container, a piston assembly and a piston spring, and the compression unit is mounted on the piston assembly. The compression unit further includes a pressing element and a turntable. The pressing element is accommodatable in the recesses of the housing, and rotatable by the turntable in relative to the air pressure storage unit and the housing, and when the pressing element is pulled out of the recesses and rotated to a predetermined position to compress the piston assembly to produce a negative pressure in the pressure storage container, the pressing element can be rotated back to the original position to be accommodated in the recesses again after using.

METHOD OF CLOUD BASED DATA ANALYTICS FOR USE WITH THE HUB

A method of improving an operational parameter of a surgical system using data analytics is disclosed. The method includes transmitting, from each of a plurality of surgical hubs of the surgical system, operational data of a plurality of surgical instruments communicatively coupled to the plurality of surgical hubs, to a cloud computing system of the surgical system; aggregating, by the cloud computing system, the operational data into aggregate medical resource data; analyzing, by the cloud computing system, the aggregate medical resource data to determine a recommendation to change the operational parameter based on the analyzed aggregate medical resource data, wherein the aggregate medical resource data comprises one or more of usage data, patient derived parameter data, surgical performance data, and surgical outcome data; receiving, by the plurality of surgical hubs, the recommendation from the cloud computing system; and displaying, by the plurality of surgical hubs, the recommendation. 1. A remote server configured to couple to a plurality of surgical hubs that are used with surgical systems in surgical procedures performed in operating rooms , the remote server comprising: communicably couple to at least one surgical hub;', 'receive perioperative data from the at least one surgical hub for a surgical procedure, wherein the perioperative data comprises preoperative data, intraoperative data, or postoperative data, or combinations thereof;', 'aggregate the perioperative data into aggregate medical resource data;', 'analyze the aggregate medical resource data; and', generate an update to a control program executed by the at least one surgical hub based on the analyzed aggregate medical resource data; and', 'transmit the update to the control program to the at least one surgical hub., 'compare an update condition to a threshold, wherein when the update condition exceeds the threshold based on the comparison, the control circuit is further configured to], 'a ...

METHOD OF HUB COMMUNICATION, PROCESSING, STORAGE AND DISPLAY

Disclosed is a surgical system that includes a first modular device and aa surgical hub, including a control circuit configured to receive first perioperative data from a second modular device; anonymize the first perioperative data; receives second perioperative data from a third modular device; anonymize the second perioperative data; and adjust at least one setting of the first modular device based on contextual information derived from the anonymized first and second perioperative data. 1. A surgical system , comprising:a first surgical tool;a second surgical tool different than the second surgical tool;a processor; and retrieve a first data set from the first surgical tool;', 'anonymize the first data set;', 'retrieve a second data set from the second surgical tool;', 'anonymize the second data set;', 'pair the anonymized first data set and second data set; and', 'evaluate an aspect of the surgical procedure comprising the first surgical tool and the second surgical tool based on the anonymized paired first data set and second data set., 'a memory coupled to the processor, the memory storing program instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to2. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein evaluating the aspect of the surgical procedure comprises determining a success rate of the surgical procedure.3. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the first surgical tool comprises a surgical instrument.4. The surgical system of claim 3 , wherein the second surgical tool comprises an imaging device.5. The surgical system of claim 4 , wherein the first data set is associated with a surgical procedure comprising the surgical instrument.6. The surgical system of claim 5 , wherein the second data set is associated with an outcome of the surgical procedure.7. The surgical system of claim 3 , wherein evaluating the aspect of the surgical procedure comprises assessing a setting of the surgical instrument.8. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHOD OF HUB COMMUNICATION

Disclosed is a cloud computing system for use with surgical hubs communicatively coupled to surgical instruments in surgical procedures. The cloud computing system includes an input/output interface configured for receiving raw data from the surgical hubs, wherein the raw data are generated from operation of the surgical instruments in the surgical procedures. The cloud computing system further includes a data collection and aggregation module configured to: identify patterns in the raw data; generate metadata based on the patterns; aggregate raw data into data sets based on a predetermined classification system; and store aggregated data sets in a database. 1. A surgical system , comprising:surgical hubs configured to be communicatively coupled to surgical instruments in surgical procedures; and an input/output interface configured for receiving raw data from the surgical hubs, wherein the raw data are generated from operation of the surgical instruments in the surgical procedures; and', identify trends in the raw data;', 'generate metadata based on the trends;', 'aggregate raw data into data sets based on a predetermined classification system; and', 'store aggregated data sets in a database., 'a data collection and aggregation module configured to], 'a cloud computing system, comprising2. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the data collection and aggregation module is configured to remove redundant data from the raw data.3. The surgical system of claim 1 , wherein the classification system is a binary classification system.4. The surgical system of claim 3 , wherein the binary classification system comprises a bleeding event and a non-bleeding event.5. The surgical system of claim 3 , wherein the binary classification system comprises a desirable event and an undesirable event.6. The surgical system of claim 3 , wherein the binary classification system comprises a successful firing of a surgical stapler and an unsuccessful firing of the surgical stapler.7. ...

INTERACTIVE NGT SYSTEM

Disclosed is an NGT system, the system comprises a nasogastric tube having a diameter and length configured to pass through an esophagus such that the lumen of the NGT maintains fluid communication with a portion of the digestive tract, and a digestive tract sensor operatively associated with the NGT, the digestive tract sensor configured to sense from inside the body and transmit signals in response to one or both of conditions relating to nourishment states of the digestive tract, and positioning of the NGT. 1. An NGT system , comprising:i) a nasogastric tube (NGT) having a diameter and length configured to pass through an esophagus such that the lumen of the NGT maintain fluid communication with a portion of the digestive tract; and conditions relating to nourishment states of the digestive tract; and', 'positioning of said NGT., 'ii) a digestive tract sensor operatively associated with said NGT, said digestive tract sensor configured to sense from inside the body and transmit signals in response to one or both of2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said sensor includes at least one of:a light emitting source;a pH sensor;an electromagnetic source;a thermocouple; anda pressure sensor.3. The system according to claim 1 , including a controller in communication with said digestive tract sensor said controller including at least one audiovisual display configured to provide an audiovisual output in response to said transmitted signals.4. The system according to claim 3 , including a nourishment pump operatively associated with said controller and connected to the lumen of said NGT claim 3 , wherein said controller is configured to control the movement of nourishment through said nourishment pump in response to signals received by said controller from said digestive tract sensor.5. The system according to claim 4 , wherein said NGT has a diameter configured for insertion through an infant esophagus.6. The system according to claim 4 , wherein said NGT ...

FAT-DEPLETED ADIPOSE TISSUE AND A DEVICE AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME

A device configured to mechanically remove a fat phase from at least one adipose tissue includes a first pressing element and a second pressing element. Furthermore, a method for preparing a preparation including a fat-depleted adipose tissue, comprises mechanically removing a fat phase from at least one adipose tissue. In addition, there is provided a preparation including a fat-depleted adipose tissue, wherein the fat-depleted adipose tissue is prepared by mechanically removing a fat phase from at least one adipose tissue.

PRESSURE CONTROL APPARATUS

Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for applying negative pressure to a wound site. In some embodiments, the apparatus comprises a source of negative pressure, a processing element, and a memory comprising instructions configured to, when executed on the processing element, cause the apparatus to attempt to generate, via the source of negative pressure, a desired negative pressure at the wound site. If the desired negative pressure has not been generated after a first predetermined period of time, the instructions cause the apparatus to: deactivate the source of negative pressure for a second predetermined period of time, and subsequently attempt to generate the desired negative pressure at the wound site. 138-. (canceled)39. An apparatus for applying negative pressure wound therapy , the apparatus comprising:a source of negative pressure configured to supply, via a fluid flow path, negative pressure to a wound covered by a wound dressing;a user interface configured to receive input from a user and provide feedback of status to the user;a controller; and become active responsive to detection of an activation event;', 'subsequent to becoming active and responsive to a first user input received via the user interface, activate the source of negative pressure to supply negative pressure under the wound dressing; and', 'become inactive responsive to determining that a lifetime threshold has been reached., 'a memory storing instructions that, when executed by the controller, cause the controller to40. The apparatus of claim 39 , wherein the activation event comprises removal of an activation strip or a press of a button of the user interface.41. The apparatus of claim 39 , wherein the first user input comprises a press of a button of the user interface.42. The apparatus of claim 39 , wherein the user interface comprises a plurality of visual indicators configured to provide to the user an indication of a normal operation claim 39 , a leak in the fluid flow path claim ...

System, Apparatus and Method for Maintaining Anterior Chamber Intraoperative Intraocular Pressure

A system for detecting intraocular pressure events during phacoemulsification surgery having a surgical console, a handpiece having a proximal end being communicatively connected to an irrigation line and an aspiration line; a first sensor in communication with the aspiration line or the irrigation line for providing a first measurement value; and a second sensor in communication with the aspiration line for providing a second measurement value; and wherein at least one characteristic of the irrigation fluid or aspiration fluid in their respective lines is changed in accordance with the difference between the first measurement value and the second measurement value. A system for calibrating patient eye level and wound leakage; detecting occlusion or post occlusion surge; determining BSS usage or remaining in a container; and detecting a fluid line abnormality using a first sensor and a second sensor in different configurations and differences in first and second measurement values. 153-. (canceled)54. A system for determining balanced salt solution (BSS) remaining in a container , the system comprising:a surgical console, having at least one system bus communicatively connected to at least one computing processor capable of accessing at least one computing memory associated with the at least one computing processor;a surgical handpiece having at a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end being communicatively connected to at least one irrigation line and at least one aspiration line;a fluidics pack comprising a pressurized infusion tank;a BSS container; anda pump capable of transferring fluid from the BSS container to the pressurized infusion tank; anda graphical user interface capable of receiving input from a user on a starting volume of BSS in the BSS container;wherein the surgical console tracks a starting and ending encoder count to determine an amount of fluid transferred from the BSS container to the pressurized infusion tank.55. The system of claim 54 ...

Suctioning and supply device with drive unit and connecting part

Provided is a device for suctioning bodily fluids and for supplying a fluid substance to a human animal body, which device comprises a drive unit having a drive a pump head which is drivable by the drive and a connecting part which is releasably connectable to the drive unit and has a tube guide. The tube guide is realized in such a manner for receiving a tube that the tube, in combination with the pump head, forms a peristaltic pump by way of which the fluid substance is conveyable through the tube to the human or animal body. The pump head is incorporated in the connecting part, and the drive unit comprises a coupling element which is connected to the drive in order to couple the pump head to the drive.

Pump device, tube device and method for movement and collection of fluid

A pump device, tube device and method for the aspiration, peristaltic movement and collection of fluid. A rigid tube for drawing fluid connected to a primary flexible tube. The primary flexible tube inserted through a peristaltic pump.

Ureteral and Bladder Catheters and Methods of Inducing Negative Pressure to Increase Renal Perfusion

Ureteral catheters are provided including a drainage lumen including a distal portion configured to be positioned in a patient's kidney, renal pelvis and/or in the ureter adjacent to the renal pelvis for receiving fluid from a patient's kidney and a proximal portion for draining the fluid from the distal portion, the distal portion including a coiled retention portion including: at least a first coil having a first diameter; at least a second coil having a second diameter, the first diameter being less than the second diameter, the second coil being closer to an end of the distal portion of the drainage lumen than the first coil; and one or more perforations on a sidewall of the coiled retention portion of the distal portion of the drainage lumen for permitting fluid flow into the drainage lumen, wherein the proximal portion of the drainage lumen is essentially free of or free of perforations.

Liquid venting surgical cassette

A surgical system having a cassette with an aspirant vent line that permits a fluidic connection between the inlet to a aspirant pump and the outlet of the aspirant pump through a vent valve. When the aspiration vent valve is open, fluid flows from the pump outlet into the pump inlet, thereby releasing any pressure within the pump inlet. Such a system does not require a second source of irrigation fluid, minimizes pressure surges into the irrigation fluid line and does not affect the fluidic performance of the aspiration system.

Fluid pressure sensing chamber

A pressure sensing chamber having a tubing extension extending through the chamber. The tubing contains a plurality of ports so as to allow the purging of air from the chamber, but the ports are sized so that bubbles entering the tubing cannot easily flow into the chamber.

Method of controlling an irrigation/aspiration system

A dual pump aspiration system having both a vacuum level control loop and a flow rate control loop. The system can be operated either as a vacuum priority system or a flow rate priority system.

Breast pump assembly and methods

Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.

Vacuum assisted tissue treatment system

A system (10) for stimulating the healing of tissue comprises a porous pad (11) positioned within a wound cavity (12), and an airtight dressing (13) secured over the pad, so as to provide an airtight seal to the wound cavity (12). A proximal end (16a) of a conduit (16) is connectable to the dressing (13). A distal end (16b) of the conduit (16) is connectable to a negative pressure source (14), which may be an electric pump housed within a portable housing (32), or wall suction. A canister (18) is positioned along the conduit (16) to retain exudates suctioned from the wound site (12) during the application of negative pressure. A first hydrophobic filter (20) is positioned at an opening of the canister (18) to detect a canister full condition. A second hydrophobic filter (22) is positioned between the first filter (20) and the negative pressure source (14) to prevent contamination of the non-disposable portion of the system by exudates being drawn from the wound. An odor filter (23) is positioned between the first and second hydrophobic filters (20, 22) to aid in the reduction of malodorous vapors. A securing means (34) is supplied to allow the portable housing (32) to be secured to a stationary object, such as a bed rail or intravenous fluid support pole. A means for automated oscillation of pressure over time is provided to further enhance and stimulate the healing of an open wound. A means for varying pump drive frequency and a means for managing a portable power supply are provided to increase battery life and improve patient mobility.

Отсасывающий насос

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике. Отсасывающий насос имеет вакуумный порт, порт избыточного давления и переключающий клапан, который содержит тело клапана с двумя входами. Первый вход соединен с вакуумным портом, а второй вход - с портом избыточного давления. Переключающий клапан содержит выходной элемент со сквозным отверстием, способный перемещаться относительно входов от первого входа ко второму входу и обратно, обеспечивая сквозному отверстию возможность установления сообщения по текучей среде поочередно с каждым из входов. Насос выполнен с возможностью освобождения и вентилирования сквозного отверстия указанного выходного элемента на траектории его перемещения между двумя входами. Выходной элемент выполнен с возможностью приподнимания относительно двух входов в процессе его перемещения между входами с обеспечением освобождения и вентилирования сквозного отверстия выходного элемента в его приподнятом положении. Раскрыт способ обеспечения функционирования насоса. Изобретения позволяют приблизить условия сцеживания молока к естественным за счет обеспечения быстрого и надежного понижения вакуума даже при использовании источника избыточного давления. 2 н. 15 з.п. ф-лы, 14 ил. С 2 2624342 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) (11) 3 3% & < 3 (13) оо Зе С2 ВО © мА 5% < < (51) МПК Аб1М 100 (2006.01) Аб1М 1/06 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2014141019, 14.03.2013 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 14.03.2013 Дата регистрации: 03.07.2017 Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 04.04.2012 СН 474/12 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.05.2016 Бюл. № 15 (45) Опубликовано: 03.07.2017 Бюл. № 19 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки РСТ на национальной фазе: 05.11.2014 (86) Заявка РСТ: СН 2013/000040 (14.03.2013) (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: УГО 2013/149351 (10.10.2013) Адрес для переписки: 197101, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 128, "АРС- ПАТЕНТ", МВ. Хмара (72) Автор(ы): ФЕЛЬБЕР ...

Systems for measuring fluid flow in a venturi based system

Variables of a surgical system are detected or received via one or more sensors to predict an intraocular pressure (IOP) and/or determine an IOP in real time during a surgical procedure. A notification to a surgeon or a target IOP is set and maintained as determined by Static IOP, dynamic IOP, and/or a total IOP combining both static and dynamic IOP of the anterior chamber of a patient's eye. Information collected about various components of the system are displayed on a user interface. The system uses the collected information to calculate the static IOP and/or dynamic IOP of the system, and the total IOP may be function of the static IOP and/or dynamic IOP measurements.

Blockage Removal

Techniques for blockage removal are provided, which may provide immediate and effective aid to a choking victim. A blockage removal device may comprise a mouthpiece disposed on an inlet. The inlet may be coupled to a chamber configured to hold a vacuum generated by a vacuum pump. A vacuum gauge may display information to a user, who may open or close a valve to provide or remove a vacuum to attempt to remove a blockage. 1. A device , comprising:an inlet,a mouthpiece disposed on the inlet;a chamber, the chamber operable to hold a vacuum, wherein the vacuum comprises air pressure lower than atmospheric pressure;a vacuum pump, the vacuum pump operable to create the vacuum in the chamber;a vacuum gauge, the vacuum gauge operable to measure and display the vacuum inside the chamber;a valve, the valve operable to open or close, wherein opening or closing of the valve exposes or blocks the vacuum; anda power source.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece includes a fluid-tight seal.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece includes a strap.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the mouthpiece comprises an anti-microbial material.5. The power source of claim 1 , further comprising items from the list containing a battery pack claim 1 , a solar cell claim 1 , wall plug claim 1 , an alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) converter claim 1 , and a direct current (DC) to an alternating current (AC) converter.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises any combination of materials from the list containing polymers claim 1 , composites claim 1 , wood claim 1 , rubber claim 1 , or metal.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a filter.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a viewing means from the list containing a translucent material of the mouthpiece claim 1 , a light claim 1 , a magnifier claim 1 , a camera claim 1 , or a display screen.9. A blockage removal method claim 1 , comprising:activating a power source;securing a ...

Skin care device

A skin care device includes a suction nozzle (2) for drawing and removing sebum or other impurities from a user's skin while contacting the skin, a suction pump (20) for generating a suction force for the suction nozzle, a mist nozzle (3), provided at a position around the suction nozzle, for spraying liquid, a liquid storage tank (9) for storing the liquid to be supplied to the mist nozzle, a liquid supply pump (30) for supplying the liquid in the liquid storage tank to the mist nozzle, and a drive motor (8) for operating the suction pump and the liquid supply pump at the same time. Further, the suction pump and the liquid supply pump are disposed opposite to each other. <IMAGE>

Self contained wound dressing apparatus

The composite wound dressing apparatus promotes healing of a wound via the use of an external peristaltic vacuum pump. The external peristaltic pump applies a vacuum pressure to the wound to effectively draw wound fluid or exudate away from the wound bed. The external peristaltic pump is tethered to the wound dressing and is portable, preferably, carried by the patient in a support bag, which permits patient mobility. Moreover, the patient does not need to be constrained for any period of time while exudate is being removed from the wound.

A user portable device for providing negative pressure for medical applications

Die Erfindung betrifft eine am Körper eines Benutzers tragbare Vorrichtung (2) zur Bereitstellung von Unterdruck für medizinische Anwendungen, insbesondere zur Unterdruckbehandlung von Wunden am menschlichen oder tierischen Körper, mit einer Unterdruck erzeugenden Einrichtung und einem nach Gebrauch wegwerfbaren Einweg-Behälter (10) zur Aufnahme von Körperflüssigkeiten, insbesondere von aus einer Wunde abgesaugten Wundsekreten, und mit einem Anschluss (12) für eine hierfür zum Körper führende Saugleitung, wobei die Unterdruck erzeugende Einrichtung in oder an einem ersten Gehäuseteil (4) der Vorrichtung angeordnet ist und der Behälter (10) einen zweiten Gehäuseteil (8) der Vorrichtung bildet oder in oder an dem zweiten Gehäuseteil (8) angeordnet ist, und die Gehäuseteile (4, 8) lösbar gegeneinander fixierbar sind, und wobei die Vorrichtung (2) Befestigungsmittel aufweist, so dass sie am Körper des Benutzers tragbar und mitführbar ist; erfindungsgemäß ist die Vorrichtung dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der erste Gehäuseteil (4) im am Körper des Benutzers mitgeführten Zustand der Vorrichtung (mobiler Betrieb) körperabgewandt und der zweite Gehäuseteil (8) körperzugewandt vorgesehen ist und dass beide Gehäuseteile (4, 8) im Wesentlichen scheibenförmig ausgebildet sind und über eine im Wesentlichen vertikal orientierte Trennebene (14) gegeneinander anliegen. The invention relates to a device (2) portable on the body of a user for providing negative pressure for medical applications, in particular for the negative pressure treatment of wounds on the human or animal body, with a negative pressure generating device and disposable after use disposable container (10) for receiving body fluid, in particular wound secretions extracted from a wound, and having a connection (12) for a suction line leading thereto to the body, the negative pressure generating device being arranged in or on a first housing part (4) of the device and the container (10) a second housing part (8) of the ...

Am Körper eines Benutzers tragbare Vorrichtung zur Bereitstellung von Unterdruck für medizinische Anwendungen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine am Körper eines Benutzers tragbare Vorrichtung (2) zur Bereitstellung von Unterdruck für medizinische Anwendungen, insbesondere zur Unterdruckbehandlung von Wunden am menschlichen oder tierischen Körper, mit einer Unterdruck erzeugenden Einrichtung und einem nach Gebrauch wegwerfbaren Einweg-Behälter (10) zur Aufnahme von Körperflüssigkeiten, insbesondere von aus einer Wunde abgesaugten Wundsekreten, und mit einem Anschluss (12) für eine hierfür zum Körper führende Saugleitung, wobei die Unterdruck erzeugende Einrichtung in oder an einem ersten Gehäuseteil (4) der Vorrichtung angeordnet ist und der Behälter (10) einen zweiten Gehäuseteil (8) der Vorrichtung bildet oder in oder an dem zweiten Gehäuseteil (8) angeordnet ist, und die Gehäuseteile (4, 8) lösbar gegeneinander fixierbar sind, und wobei die Vorrichtung (2) Befestigungsmittel aufweist, so dass sie am Körper des Benutzers tragbar und mitführbar ist; um die Handhabbarkeit der Vorrichtung bedienerfreundlicher zu gestalten, wird die Vorrichtung so ausgebildet, dass die Gehäuseteile (4, 8) durch ein schnappendes, rastendes oder in sonstiger Weise formschlüssig wirkendes Verriegelungs- oder Hintergriffsmittel (34) gegeneinander lösbar fixierbar sind und dass das Verriegelungs- oder Hintergriffsmittel (34) durch ein manuell bedienbares Betätigungsorgan (32) in Freigaberichtung bringbar ist und dass der erste und/oder zweite Gehäuseteil (4, 8) für einen manuellen Eingriff ausgebildet ist, so ...

SUCTION DEVICE AND DRESSING

Some embodiments are directed to a system for the application of topical negative pressure therapy to a site on the body of a mammal. Some embodiments of the system comprise a piston and cylinder device having a self-contained power source for the generation of a reduced pressure and for aspirating the site Some embodiments of the system comprise a dressing sealably surrounding the site that can be operably connected to the device by a conduit means to apply the reduced pressure to the site 140.-. (canceled)41. A negative pressure therapy system , comprising:a suction device comprising a suction chamber including a slidable piston therein, wherein the slidable piston is configured to generate a negative pressure in the suction chamber;a dressing configured to be positioned at a wound site and to communicate the negative pressure from the suction chamber to the wound site;a first pressure sensor configured to be in communication with the dressing at the wound site and to detect a first pressure at the dressing at the wound site; anda second pressure sensor configured to be in communication with the suction chamber and to detect a second pressure in the suction chamber.42. The negative pressure therapy system of claim 41 , further comprising an alarm configured to generate an alert when the negative pressure is reduced below a set point.43. The negative pressure therapy system of claim 42 , wherein the alarm comprises an audible alarm.44. The negative pressure therapy system of claim 41 , further comprising a spring unit claim 41 , wherein the slidable piston is configured to be withdrawn from the suction chamber by the spring unit thereby increasing a volume in the suction chamber.45. The negative pressure therapy system of claim 41 , further comprising a waste reservoir in fluid communication with the wound dressing and configured to collect waste exudate from the wound site.46. The negative pressure therapy system of claim 45 , further comprising a filter ...

Flexible reduced pressure treatment appliance

A wound treatment appliance is provided for treating all or a portion of a wound. The appliance generally comprises a flexible overlay that covers all or a portion of the wound for purposes of applying a reduced pressure to the covered portion of the wound. The wound treatment appliance may also include a vacuum (including a suction bulb) system to supply reduced pressure to the wound in the area under the flexible overlay. In yet other embodiments, the wound treatment appliance may also include a suction drain, wound packing material to prevent overgrowth of the wound or to encourage growth of the wound tissue into the wound packing material, a collection chamber to collect and store exudate from the wound, or combinations thereof. Finally, methods are provided for using various embodiments of the wound treatment appliance.

Device for sutureless repair of an injured nerve

The device for sutureless repair of an injured (severed) nerve includes a securement band connected by a transparent membrane to form a loop. The band includes two opposing approximation claws that extend into the region of the transparent membrane. An aperture in the transparent membrane is covered by an enclosure having an inlet nozzle and an outlet nozzle. An elongate member having a blade on its bottom end extends through an aperture in the top of the enclosure. The band is strapped around the patient's limb with the transparent membrane adhesively secured over the incision, the severed nerve ends are irrigated with saline and air is evacuated in the process. The blade incises the severed ends of the nerve to expose fresh nerve tissue under vacuum, and the severed ends are approximated. The device is left in place for the severed nerve ends to reunite.

Fluid pressure sensing chamber

A pressure sensing chamber having a tubing extension extending through the chamber. The tubing contains a plurality of ports so as to allow the purging of air from the chamber, but the ports are sized so that bubbles entering the tubing cannot easily flow into the chamber.

Method of controlling an irrigation/aspiration system

A dual pump aspiration system having both a vacuum level control loop and a flow rate control loop. The system can be operated either as a vacuum priority system or a flow rate priority system.

Breast pump assembly with remote interface

Systems and methods for pumping milk from a breast, wherein the milk is expressed from the breast under suction and milk is expulsed from the pumping mechanism to a collection container under positive pressure.

Flexible reduced pressure treatment appliance

A wound treatment appliance is provided for treating all or a portion of a wound. In some embodiments, the appliance includes an impermeable flexible overlay for applying a reduced pressure to the covered portion of the wound. The wound treatment appliance may also include a vacuum system to supply reduced pressure to the wound in the area under the flexible overlay, a wound packing means to prevent overgrowth of the wound or to encourage growth of the wound tissue into an absorbable matrix including the wound packing means, a suction drain, a collection chamber to collect and store exudate from the wound, and/or a suction bulb which may be used to provide a source of reduced pressure to an impermeable overlay that covers all or a portion of the wound. Finally, methods are provided for using various embodiments of the wound treatment appliance.

Method and apparatus for performing endoscopic surgical procedures

An apparatus for performing endoscopic surgical procedures within an internal body cavity. The apparatus includes an imaging unit for viewing the internal body cavity. In addition, the apparatus includes an intra-articular unit for providing a flow of fluid into the internal body cavity as well as for controllably withdrawing fluid from the internal body cavity. The apparatus further includes a cart which allows electrical intercommunication between the imaging unit and the intra-articular unit whereby the operation of the imaging unit and the intra-articular unit are interdependent.

Liquid venting surgical cassette

A surgical system having a cassette with an aspirant collection chamber and an aspiration vent line that draws fluid from the aspirant collection chamber. The pressure within the collection chamber is maintained near ambient so that when the aspiration vent line is open, fluid flows from the collection chamber and into the aspiration line. Such a system does not require a second source of irrigation fluid, minimizes pressure surges into the irrigation fluid line and does not affect the fluidic performance of the aspiration system. In addition, various vent pressures can be achieved by varying the vertical position of the reservoir relative to the aspiration line.

Surgical cassette latching mechanism

A surgical system having a cassette latching mechanism having two pivoting latching rails. The rails are connected to a rotating latching wheel by spring-loaded latching arms. The latching wheel is connected to a motor by a latching pushbar. The cassette is pressed into the rails which initiates the rotation of the rails, which close onto the cassette. The motor next rotates the latching wheel, producing cam-like movement of the latching arms and thereby further pivoting the latching rails to the fully closed and locked position.

Surgical cassette with bubble separating structure

A surgical cassette having an aspiration chamber with a bubble separating structure. The bubble separating structure facilitates accurate, reliable measurement of the fluid level in the chamber.