УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ ИНТРАНАЗАЛЬНОЙ ДОСТАВКИ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике, а именно, к устройству для интраназальной доставки и способам его применения и изготовления. Устройство содержит сопло, имеющее резервуар, расположенный внутри сопла. Устройство включает проходной клапан, вставленный в резервуар. Устройство имеет фиксатор, который является полым и выполнен с возможностью удержания проходного клапана. Устройство содержит ручной воздушный насос, имеющий рабочее соединение с входным концом сопла и выходным концом фиксатора. Проходной клапан имеет зону контакта с фиксатором и неподвижен при приведении в действие ручного насоса. Резервуар содержит размещенный в нем порошковый лекарственный препарат. Фиксатор содержит желоб, выполненный с возможностью улавливания порошкового лекарственного препарата, упавшего из сопла. Согласно способу использования помещают сопло устройства в ноздрю субъекта, и приводят в действие ручной воздушный насос. Сопло содержит порошковый лекарственный препарат. Способ изготовления ...

СИСТЕМА ДОЗИРОВАНИЯ ДЛЯ ОЗОНА ИЛИ СМЕСИ ОЗОН/КИСЛОРОД

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройству для подачи озона или смеси озон/кислород в дозированных количествах для интраперитонеального введения в тело животного или человека, а также к прикладной гарнитуре для него. Устройство содержит источник текучей среды или средство соединения с источником текучей среды и дозирующий выход. Также устройство включает встроенный в линию текучей среды регулятор массового расхода, вход которого функционально соединен с запорно-выпускным элементом или выполнен в виде такого элемента. Дозирующий выход функционально соединен с запорно-выпускным элементом подачи. Также имеется электронная система управления, оборудованная и/или сконфигурированная на уровне программного обеспечения и/или аппаратных средств управления. Гарнитура предназначена для соединения с дозирующим выходом устройства с помощью линии подачи текучей среды, имеющей два конца. Каждый конец оборудован первым и вторым соединительным устройством. Гарнитура включает запорно-выпускной ...

АППАРАТ ДЛЯ ПОДАЧИ ПОРОШКА

Изобретение раскрывает способ и аппарат для деагломерации и электростатической зарядки мелкодисперсионного порошка, предназначенного в предпочтительном случае для ингаляционных целей. Электростатическая зарядка осуществляется путем трибозарядки, зарядки в коронном разряде и/или индукционной зарядки. Предлагаемый аппарат в первую очередь предназначен для дозирования расщепленного порошка непосредственно во вдыхаемый воздух, для введения, например, активных фармацевтических веществ, а кроме того, для снабжения дополнительного устройства дозирования электростатически заряженным расщепленным порошком для более точной регулировки дозы вещества во вдыхаемом воздухе. В предпочтительном случае деагломерация происходит на двух вращающихся, касающихся друг друга щетках, содержащих порошок. Щетинки трутся друг об друга и таким образом расщепляют агломераты. Скорость вращения щеток выбирается для достижения наилучшего возможного результата для различных порошковых веществ. Также для веществ, подлежащих ...

СИСТЕМА ПАТРОННОГО ТИПА ДЛЯ РАЗМЕЩЕНИЯ ПОРОШКОВЫХ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ СРЕДСТВ И ИНГАЛЯТОР, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ ДАННУЮ СИСТЕМУ

Для упрощения применения порошковых лекарственных средств предлагается система патронного типа для их размещения, предназначенная, в частности, для использования вместе с порошковым ингалятором или встраивания в него с целью хранения нескольких доз по крайней мере одного вещества лечебного действия. Система содержит по крайней мере две раздельные камеры, каждая из которых предназначена для нескольких доз одного вещества лечебного действия. Предлагается также ингалятор для порошковых лекарственных средств, в который описанная выше патронная система для размещения порошковых лекарственных средств либо жестко встраивается, либо является сменной составной частью. Технический результат - повышение эффективности дозирования и распыления порошков. 2 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил.

СПОСОБЫ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ГРИБКОВЫХ ИНФЕКЦИЙ

Изобретение относится к медицине, а именно к терапии, и может быть использовано для лечения грибковых инфекций. Способ лечения аллергического бронхолегочного аспергиллеза (ABPA) включает введение посредством ингаляции в дыхательные пути пациента, нуждающегося в этом, сухого порошка, содержащего: противогрибковое средство итраконазол в кристаллической форме в количестве от 45 до 85% по массе в форме субчастиц с объемным медианным геометрическим диаметром (VMGD) от 60 до 1650 нм; стабилизатор в количестве от 3 до 15% по массе; натриевую соль в количестве от 3 до 50% по массе; лейцин в количестве от 1 до 10% по массе. Итраконазол вводят в количестве, достаточном для достижения одновременно концентрации в легких по меньшей мере от 500 нг/г или нг/мл до 8100 нг/г или нг/мл и концентрации в плазме от 0,2 нг/мл до 25 нг/мл, при этом концентрации в легких и плазме достигаются в течение по меньшей мере 24 часов после введения. При этом итраконазол вводят в однократной дозе или в начальной дозе с ...

СПОСОБ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ РАЗРЫВНО-ГЕМОРРАГИЧЕСКОГО СИНДРОМА (СИНДРОМА МЕЛЛОРИ-ВЕЙССА)

Изобретение относится к медицине, хирургии, эндоскопическому лечению разрывно-геморрагического синдрома (синдрома Меллори-Вейсса). С помощью эндоскопа проводят комбинированное введение гемостатического средства и гранулированного сорбента, в качестве которых на кровоточащий дефект с помощью инсуффлятора вначале наносят порошкообразный желпластан в количестве 0,2 г с расстояния 1,0 см от кровоточащей поверхности, а затем инсуффлируют сефадекс марки G-25 в количестве 0,3 г с расстояния 1,5 см от дефекта. Способ обеспечивает поликомпонентный эффект, позволяющий надежно остановить кровотечение, уменьшить частоту рецидивов геморрагий, сократить сроки лечения. 5 пр., 1 табл.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ ПОРОШКОВ

Использование: изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройствам введения лекарственных порошков через органы дыхания, преимущественно для индивидуального пользования. Цель изобретения заключается в уменьшении потери лекарственного порошка при транспортировке его к месту всасывания в верхних дыхательных путях. Сущность изобретения: устройство содержит корпус 1 с бункером 2 и впускными отверстиями 16, в котором находится втулка 8 с загрузочным окном 9, подводным каналом 11 и турбулизатором потока 12. Во втулке 8 расположен шток мундштука 15 с дозирующими полостями 13, наклонными отверстиями 18. На мундштуке 15 с возможностью осевой регулировки расположен защитный экран 19. 2 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РАСПЫЛЕНИЯ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННОГО СРЕДСТВА В ФОРМЕ ПОРОШКА

Изобретение относится к ингаляторам, применяемым для вдыхания сухих порошков или лекарств. Ингалятор сухого лекарственного средства в форме порошка включает крыльчатку, эксцентрично расположенную в смесительной камере. Двигатель вращает крыльчатку с большой скоростью. Плунжер подает в камеру дозу лекарственного порошка так, что все частицы порошка имеются в наличии для смешивания, разложения и измельчения. Отверстие принимает первую струю воздуха и направляет ее к мундштуку для вдыхания пользователем. В стенке имеется по меньшей мере одно отверстие для отклонения части основной воздушной струи в распылительную камеру для смешивания с частицами и образования тонкого, обладающего низкой плотностью, сухого аэрозоля порошкообразного лекарственного средства для вдыхания пользователем. Технический результат заключается в обеспечении поступления лекарственного средства независимо от интенсивности дыхания пациента. 10 з.п.ф-лы, 37 ил.

Инсуффлятор с микропроцессорным управлением

Устройство предназначено для создания и автоматического поддержания заранее установленного давления во внутренней полости пациента при различных лапароскопических вмешательствах.Полезная модель обеспечивает возможность доставки к пациенту газа с заранее заданной температурой, снижение шумового фона, повышение комфортности использования устройства при сохранении оптимальных массогабаритных показателей.Газовая магистраль инсуффлятора подключена ко входному редуктору высокого давления, связанному с входным датчиком давления и с узлом отсечного клапана. Устройство включает узел пропорционального клапана, клапан сброса давления, расходомер. Узел пропорционального клапана выполнен конструктивно единым с понижающим редуктором. Датчики устройства имеют обратную связь с микропроцессором.Информационная панель системы управления и отображения информации выполнена в виде сенсорного экрана, а нагревательный элемент размещен на конце съемной выводной газовой магистрали и выполнен в виде однослойной намотки ...

ГЕНЕРАТОР АЭРОЗОЛЯ

Генератор аэрозоля относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройствам для создания лечебных дыхательных смесей. Техническим результатом изобретения является получение концентрации аэрозоля требуемой дисперсности, например, аэрозоля хлорида натрия, применяемого в галокамере, а также регулирование скорости потока аэрозоля. Генератор аэрозоля содержит корпус 1 с газораспределительной решеткой 2, источник подачи сжатого газа 3 под решетку, выполненный в виде компрессора, и выходной патрубок 4. Он имеет камеру 5, где расположен воздуховод, воздух попадает в корпус 1, в котором находится материал аэрозоля 6. На входе корпуса 1 смонтирована газораспределительная решетка 2, а на выходе размещены по крайней мере два конусообразных элемента 7, обращенных друг к другу расширяющимися частями и образующих замкнутое пространство. В зону стыковки 8 расширяющихся частей вводится материал аэрозоля с помощью дополнительного средства 9, размещенного снаружи конусообразных элементов 7, а узкая часть 10 ...

СПОСОБ ОСТАНОВКИ КРОВОТЕЧЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к медицине, в частности, к хирургии, и может быть использовано при паренхиматозном кровотечении во время операции. Цель - надежная фиксация гемостатической губки в кровоточащих тканях. Во время операции в область паренхиматозного кровотечения с помощью пневматического аппарата воздушной струей под давлением 1-5 атмосфер, вбивают гемостатическую губку в виде порошкообразной смеси. Технический результат - от использования способа заключается в том, что вбивание гемостатической губки, распыленной воздушной струей на глубину ткани, обеспечивает ее надежную фиксацию и позволяет остановить кровотечение и избежать последующих осложнений.

ПРИБОР ДЛЯ ИНГАЛЯЦИЙ ПОРОШКООБРАЗНЫМИ ПРЕПАРАТАМИ

Использование: в области медицины для ингаляций рентгеноконтрастными порошкообразными препаратами с целью получения трахеобронхограмм. Сущность изобретения: в корпусе выполнено гнездо для размещения стандартного флакона-упаковки с ренгеноконтрастным препаратом. Флакон-упаковка фиксирована посредством закрепленного в корпусе подпружиненного фиксатора и уплотнительного резинового кольца, установленного в кольцевой канавке корпуса, выполненной со стороны горловины флакона. В полости флакона размещен свободный конец воздуховода для сжатого воздуха. В корпусе размещен воздуховод для вывода аэрозолей и полость для размещения клапана, выполненного в виде заслонки, перекрывающей воздуховод для сжатого воздуха. По периметру боковой поверхности корпуса выполнены окна, нижняя граница которых расположена на уровне дна флакона-упаковки. 4 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОДАЧИ ПОРОШКООБРАЗНЫХ ВЕЩЕСТВ

Устройство предназначено для хранения и периодической подачи порошкообразных веществ, преимущественно гигиенического назначения, для которых строгий объем подаваемой порции не имеет значения. Устройство включает контейнер с выходным отверстием для порошка и колпачок с сопловыми отверстиями в одной из стенок. Часть контейнера выполнена упругодеформируемой. Дно контейнера расположено под острым углом к его оси. Колпачок установлен на дне с возможностью поворота вокруг оси, перпендикулярной плоскости и проходящей через центр дна. Изобретение позволяет повысить удобство пользования устройством за счет возможности изменения взаимного расположения осей сопловых отверстий относительно оси контейнера. 12 з.п.ф-лы, 9 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ СОЛЕВОГО АЭРОЗОЛЯ

Использование: изобретение относится к медицине и может быть использовано при индивидуальном лечении дыхательных путей. Сущность изобретения заключается в создании пульсирующего потока с помощью крыльчатки, расположенной в цилиндрической обойме с отверстиями, перекрываемыми отверстиями кольцевой заслонки, установленной с возможностью поворота вокруг обоймы, причем патрубок обоймы вставлен в горизонтальный канал, выполненный в центральной горизонтальной перегородке. В каждой из камер расположена сообщенная с ней трубка воздухопровода, при этом одни из концов трубок соединены с диффузором, сообщенным с дыхательной маской, а вторые концы трубок воздухопровода соединены с установленной на центральной перегородке вертикальной трубкой, имеющей гравитационные клапаны и выполненной с возможностью подачи через нее воздуха в расположенную в нижнем положении камеру и выхода образовавшегося за счет встречного перемещения воздуха и частиц соли потока аэрозоля через воздухопровод камеры, расположенной ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ ПОРОШКООБРАЗНОГО ЛЕКАРСТВЕННОГО ВЕЩЕСТВА В КОСТНЫЙ ДЕФЕКТ ЗУБА

... 1. Устройство для введения порошкообразного лекарственного вещества в костный дефект, содержащее ручку и соединенный с ней направляющий желоб, выполненный в виде двухгранного угла, две симметричные плоские стенки которого расположены под углом 80-90° друг к другу, торец желоба со стороны ручки закрыт глухой стенкой, а противоположный торец желоба заострен, над направляющим желобом со стороны ручки выполнен полый контейнер для загрузки и размещения лекарственного вещества, дном которого является часть желоба со стороны ручки, боковая поверхность контейнера разомкнута со стороны заостренного торца желоба для обеспечения подачи порошкообразного лекарственного вещества в желоб и образована тремя стенками, две из которых являются продолжением стенок желоба, образующих двугранный угол, расположены под углом 70-80° друг к другу и соединены с третьей, которая является продолжением глухой торцевой стенки желоба. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что направляющий желоб имеет глубину 5-10 мм ...

РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬ ПОРОШКООБРАЗНОГО ВЕЩЕСТВА

Распылитель порошкообразного вещества, содержащий емкость, соединенную с распылительной трубкой через отверстие, активный и индифферентный электроды, расположенные соответственно внутри и снаружи распылительной трубки, отличающийся тем, что в нем активный электрод выполнен в форме заостренного стержня и расположен по оси распылительной трубки, вершина острия удалена от отверстия, соединяющего распылительную трубку с емкостью, на расстояние 1-2 диаметра активного электрода, который, в свою очередь, равен 0,25-0,5 внутреннего диаметра распылительной трубки, а индифферентный электрод соединен с дополнительным пластинчатым электродом.

ПОЛЬЗОВАТЕЛЬСКИЙ ИНТЕРФЕЙС

... 1. Интерфейсное устройство для обеспечения надлежащего дозирования, а также безопасной работы ингалятора для сухого порошка (ИСП), предназначенного для введения порошка для ингаляции, и управления этим ингалятором, отличающееся тем, что оно содержит средство загрузки в ингалятор для сухого порошка кассеты (4), вмещающей предварительно отмеренные дозы, для подготовки нескольких последовательных введений порошковых доз в легкие пользователя, средство предохранения пользователя от загрузки кассеты, не содержащей должного порошка, которое содержит индивидуальное кодовое приспособление для дозовой кассеты, средство информирования пользователя о необходимости замены присутствующего мундштука (19) на новый после его использования в заданном количестве ингаляционных процедур для обеспечения высокого уровня гигиены и устранения возможного скопления остающегося порошка. 2. Интерфейсное устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что оно дополнительно содержит средство (18b, 18с) информирования пользователя ...

Способ безынъекционной мезотерапии кожи с помощью барофореза

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике, а именно к способу безынъекционной мезотерапии кожи. Способ включает образование газожидкостного потока, с помощью устройства распыления, для воздействия на кожу путем барофореза. Способ содержит этап перемещения оператором потока по массажным линиям над поверхностью кожи и возбуждение воздушной вибрации газожидкостного потока. Возбуждение воздушной вибрации газожидкостного потока осуществляют с помощью преграды скругленной формы, размещаемой в газожидкостном потоке с зазором относительно обрабатываемого участка поверхности кожи, с возможностью ее перемещения оператором для создания точечной вибрации указанного потока. Техническим результатом является обеспечение введение препарата за счет направленного воздействия распыленного газожидкостного потока, в состав которого введены стимулирующие обновление кожи питательные вещества и витамины, глубокое – трансдермальное - проникновение препарата и насыщение кожи кислородом, а также лифтинг-эффект.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ ПОРОШКООБРАЗНОГО ЛЕКАРСТВЕННОГО ВЕЩЕСТВА В КОСТНЫЙ ДЕФЕКТ ЗУБА

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике для хирургической стоматологии и может быть использовано, в частности, при оперативном лечении пародонтитов и при постановке зубных имплантатов. Устройство содержит ручку и направляющий желоб. Желоб выполнен в виде двугранного угла, две симметричные плоские стенки которого расположены под углом 80-90° друг к другу. Торец желоба со стороны ручки закрыт глухой стенкой, а противоположный торец желоба заострен. Над направляющим желобом со стороны ручки выполнен полый контейнер для загрузки и размещения лекарственного вещества. Дном контейнера является часть желоба со стороны ручки. Боковая поверхность контейнера разомкнута со стороны заостренного торца желоба для подачи порошкообразного лекарственного вещества в желоб и образована тремя стенками. Две стенки являются продолжением стенок желоба, которые образуют двугранный угол и расположены под углом 70-80° друг к другу и соединены с третьей стенкой. Третья стенка является глухой торцовой стенкой желоба ...

СЕПАРАТОР К ИНГАЛЯТОРУ

Объектом изобретения является сепаратор к ингалятору, содержащий камеру, снабженную средством дробления и/или отделения грубых частиц, и мундштук, соединенный с камерой, при этом средство выполнено в виде одной отбойной плиты, причем имеется один проход между отбойной плитой и стенкой камеры.

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ДИСКРЕТНЫХ АГЛОМЕРАЦИЙ ВЕЩЕСТВ, СОСТОЯЩИХ ИЗ МИКРОЧАСТИЦ

Предложены способ и устройство для получения агломератов дисперсного вещества в жидкости. Агломераты образуются на острие под действием электрического поля и эжектируются электростатическим способом. Размер агломератов зависит от от силы электрического поля, геометрии острия, природы жидкости и природы частиц. Получены агломераты частиц с размерами от 1 до 500 мкм. Изобретение применяют для бесконтактной печати и для других областей, где необходима подача агломератов частиц, например лекарственных средств для ингаляции.

СПОСОБ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ЭНДОМЕТРИТА

Изобретение относится к медицине, в частности к гинекологии. Цель изобретения - сокращение сроков лечения и количества лечебных манипуляций. Для осуществления способа необходимо местно использовать гидрогель. Способ включает внутриматочное введение инсуффлятором сухого стерильного гидрогеля в количестве 0,5-0,8 г в зависимости от объема полости матки, выраженности воспалительного процесса.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ДОЗЫ ПОРОШКОВОГО ЛЕКАРСТВА ДЛЯ ИНГАЛЯЦИИ

Изобретение относится к устройству, предназначенному для измерения дозы порошкового лекарства для ингаляции и содержащему емкость с лекарством, через которую проходит вал, снабженный по меньшей мере одной дозирующей выемкой. Емкость снабжена по меньшей мере одним качающимся элементом в виде створки, опирающимся на вал, причем он сцентрирован относительно дозирующей выемки, а его один конец вращается вокруг вала, другой конец упомянутой створки тянется по поверхности валика, причем вал перемещается в продольном направлении относительно емкости, при этом дозирующая выемка вместе с порцией лекарства в ней переносится из емкости. Изобретение также относится к дозировке порошкового лекарства для ингаляции с помощью описанного выше устройства.

УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ ИСПАРЕНИЯ И ИНГАЛЯЦИИ НИКОТИНА

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РАСПЫЛЕНИЯ ПОРОШКООБРАЗНЫХ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ ВЕЩЕСТВ

... 1. Устройство для распыления порошкообразных лекарственных веществ, содержащее последовательно соединенные: систему подключения к воздухопроводу и систему подачи порошкообразного лекарственного вещества к месту назначения, отличающееся тем, что снабжено верхней и нижней камерой, соединенные между собой управляемым (усилием руки хирурга) через рукоятку клапаном. 2. Устройство по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что верхняя камера представляет из себя съемный жесткий проводник для подачи порошкообразного вещества к месту назначения, имеющий наконечник с центральным осевым и боковыми периферическими отверстиями. 3. Устройство по п. 1 отличающееся тем, что нижняя камера представляет из себя цилиндрический корпус с У-образной воздухоподающей трубкой, при этом ее выходное отверстие направлено под прямым углом к разборному основанию корпуса, на котором располагается лекарственное порошкообразное вещество. Через регулируемый перепускной клапан и штуцер воздухоподающая трубка соединена с системой подачи ...

Генератор сухого аэрозол

... 1. Генератор сухого аэрозоля, содержащий камеру измельчения препарата с выходным каналом и измельчитель солематериала в виде дробящего тела с приводом вращения, отличающийся тем, что, с целью повышения надежности, он снабжен входным каналом, расположенным концентрично внутри выходного канала таким образом, что нижний срез входного канала размещен над дробящим телом в зоне разрежения воздуха, образующейся при вращении дробящего тела, а верхний срез входного канала расположен выше верхнего среза выходного канала на расстоянии не менее диаметра выходного канала. 2. Генератор по п.1, отличающийся тем, что на верхнем срезе входного канала установлен пневмодроссель, например, в виде отверстия с заслонкой для регулирования расхода воздуха, поступающего в камеру через входной канал.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ ПРЕПАРАТОВ В ОБЛАСТЬ ОПЕРАЦИИ

... 1. Устройство для введения порошкообразных и консистентных препаратов в область операции, включающее емкость с лекарственным препаратом, механизм подачи, отличающееся тем, что механизм подачи выполнен с электроприводом, состоящим из электродвигателя, фрикционного редуктора и элементов подачи лекарственного препарата, расположенных внутри сменных емкостей - картриджей. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что емкость с порошкообразным лекарственным препаратом содержит внутри элементы механизма подачи - шнек с полумуфтой, и представляет собой отдельное функциональное устройство - картридж, подключенное к электроприводу. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что емкость с консистентным лекарственным препаратом содержит внутри элементы механизма подачи - поршень, приводящий винт, полумуфту и представляет собой функционально законченное устройство - картридж, подключаемое к электроприводу.

МЕДИЦИНСКИЙ ИНСУФЛЯТОР

Изобретение относится к медицинской технике и предназначено для автоматического поддержания внутриполостного (абдоминального) давления. Инсуфлятор содержит источник газа высокого давления, подсоединенный к редуктору, к которому подсоединен манометр. Выход редуктора подсоединен к последовательно включенным устройству подготовки газа, понижающему стабилизатору давления, счетчику расхода газа и регулируемому стабилизатору абдоминального давления. К выходу регулируемого стабилизатора абдоминального давления подсоединены датчик абдоминального давления с индикатором и ресивер. К выходу ресивера подсоединены предохранительный клапан и пневмотумблер, соединенный с инсуфлируемой полостью. Питание датчика абдоминального давления и индикатора осуществляется от блока питания, к которому подсоединен источник автономного питания. Описана конструкция регулируемого стабилизатора абдоминального давления. Технический результат состоит в облегчении визуализации состояния операционного поля и его объектов ...

ГЕНЕРАТОР АЭРОЗОЛЯ

Генератор аэрозоля относится к медицинской технике, а именно к устройствам для создания лечебных дыхательных смесей. Задачей изобретения является получение концентрации аэрозоля требуемой дисперсности, например аэрозоля хлорида натрия, применяемого в галокамере. Генератор аэрозоля содержит корпус с газораспределительной решеткой, источник подачи сжатого газа под решетку, выполненный в виде компрессора и выходной патрубок. Он снабжен бункером для самоистирания материала аэрозоля, на входе которого смонтирована газораспределительная решетка, на выходе размещены по крайней мере два конусообразных элемента, обращенные друг к другу расширяющимися частями и образующие замкнутое пространство. В зону стыковки расширяющихся частей вводится материал аэрозоля с помощью дополнительного средства, размещенного снаружи конусообразных элементов, а узкая часть верхнего конуса соединена с патрубком.

СПОСОБ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ РАЗРЫВНО-ГЕМОРРАГИЧЕСКОГО СИНДРОМА (СИНДРОМА МЕЛЛОРИ-ВЕЙССА)

НАГРЕВАТЕЛЬНАЯ ПЛИТА В СБОРЕ В СИСТЕМАХ УВЛАЖНИТЕЛЯ ДЛЯ МЕДИЦИНСКОГО ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ

Группа изобретений относится к медицине. Многослойная нагревательная плита в сборе для дыхательного увлажнителя, содержащая нагревающую плиту, нагревательный элемент, выполненный с возможностью генерирования тепла, слой теплового взаимодействия, выполненный с возможностью замещения воздушных зазоров, при этом многослойная нагревательная плита в сборе, выполненная с возможностью разъединения, соединена вместе посредством по меньшей мере одного крепежного элемента. Система увлажнителя для применения в медицинских процедурах, содержащая корпус, выполненный с возможностью размещения камеры увлажнителя и многослойной нагревательной плиты. Система дыхательного или хирургического увлажнителя, содержащая основной блок, включающий нагревательную плиту, содержащую по меньшей мере один нагревательный элемент, аппаратное устройство управления, находящееся в электронной связи с по меньшей мере одним нагревательным элементом нагревательной плиты, камеру увлажнителя, ограничивающую объем и содержащую ...

Устройство для введения порошкообразных веществ в организм

APPLIANCE FOR ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINAL POWDERS

Устройство для ингаляционной затравки животных пылью

Изобретение относится к медицине и ветеринарии, а именно к устройству для осуществления затравки экспериментальных животных при проведении хронического токсикологического эксперимента. Цель изобретения - обеспечение стабильной среды в камере путем исключения влияния изменения режима работы генератора аэрозоля на режим ингаляционной затравки животных. Устройство состоит из генератора аэрозоля 5 аэродинамической затравочной камеры 1 для животных, снабженной каналами воздухоотвода 2 и воздухоподачи, и установленного в канале воздухоподачи вентилятора 4. Между аэродинамической затравочной камерой 1 и выходом генератора аэрозоля 5 в канале воздухоподачи располагают датчик 6 концентрации пыли, а между генератором аэрозоля и каналом воздухоподачи располагают регулятор 8 расхода аэрозоля, соединенный посредством регулятора 7 концентрации пыли в затравочной камере 1 с датчиком 6 концентрации пыли. 1 ил.

Устройство для введения лекарственных порошков

Устройство для введения лекарственных порошков

... 1. УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ВВЕДЕНИЯ ЛЕКАРСТВЕННЫХ ПОРОШКОВ, со держащее шток-дозатор, состоящий из порщня , корпуса и микрометрического винта, загрузочный бункер, трубку для подачи воздуха и патрубок вывода лекарственного порощка, отличающееся тем, что, с целью полного перемешивания многокомпонентной смеси, щток-дозатор расположен вертикально , его поршень имеет внутреннюю полость, торцовая поверхность поршня выполнена пористой, а трубка для подачи воздуха подведена к внутренней полости порщня . 2. Устройство по п. I, отличающееся тем, что загрузочный бункер выполнен в виде поворотного барабана, содержащего несколько отсеков для различных компонентов и установленного на вертикальном валу, и имеет шариковый фиксатор.

Пульверизатор для распыления жидких антисептиков

Распылитель пудры, мела и подобных порошкообразных материалов

Многоразовый ингалятор порошков

Использование: медицинская техника, для проведения ингаляций. Сущность изобретения: многоразовый ингалятор для лекарственного порошка содержит контейнер для лекарства, блок для дозировки, транспортировочное устройство и блок для смешения дозы лекарства с воздушным потоком. Дозирующее устройство включает плунжер, вытесняющий дозу порошка из чаши транспортировочного устройства. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 11 ил.

Unit dose dispensing device

Use a combination of compounds in a dry powder inhaler

Dry powder active agent pulmonary delivery

Medicament dispensing device.

A meterd dose inhaler for use with a pressurised aerosol container which is preferably breath-actuated. A preload (80)is applied to the internal aerosol valve by an amount sufficient to result in a dose release, but this is prevented by the application of a pneumatic resisting force (130). The inhaler comprises a release device (110)which, upon actuation, releases the resisting force and allows the preload to actuate the aerosol valve (135). A meterd dose of medicament is then released for inhalation by the patient.

Dry powder inhalation system for transpulmonary administration

Inhalation device.

An inhalation device is described for use with a medicament pack (401)in which at least one container (402)for medicament in powder form is defined between two sheets (403,404)peelably secured to one another. The device comprises means for peeling the sheets apart at an opeining station to open the container; and an outlet (420), communicating with the opened container, through which a user can inhale medicament in powder form from the opened container.

Aerosolizable particles resistant to hygroscopic growth.

The present invention is directed to particulate compositions and methods for delivering an active agent to the lung of a human patient. The active agent formulation is in dry powder form and exhibits (i)low moisture sorption, and (ii)a resistance to hygrosscopic growth, particularly under simulated lung conditions.

Dry powder active agent pulmonary delivery

INHALATION DEVICE

USE OF COMPOUNDS IN A DRY POWDER INHALER

The present invention relates to an inhaled formulation comprising a compound selected from a particular class of 5,6-dihydro-9H-pyrazolo[3,4-c]-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-a]pyridines which is capable of delivering the compound as fine, solid particles to the lung and the use of such a formulation in the treatment of certain diseases such as respiratory diseases. By the use of such formulations, it is possible to eliminate the unwanted cough response associated with the use of these compounds in solution metered dose inhalers, which response can prevent the administration of a therapeutically effective dose and , in the long term, undermine patient compliance.

MEDICAMENT DISPENSING DEVICE

Unit dose dispensing device.

A device for dispensing a unit dose of substance comprises a nozzle assembly (2)including a container (24)housing a unit dose of the substance, and an outer body (4)to which the nozzle assembly (2)is releasably attached. The body (4)includes a system actuable to effect discharge of the substance from the nozzle assembly (2)and actuating means operable by a user to effect discharge. Preferably the discharge system comprises a spring-loaded air piston (68)actuable to inject air into the container (24)to cause discharge of the substance. In one embodiment a driving spring for the air piston is loaded with spring energy by the action of installing the nozzle assembly on the body, the driving spring therafter being held in a cocked state until operation of the actuating means by the user to effect release of the spring energy to cause discharge.

Use of a combination of compounds in a dry powder inhaler.

The present invention relates to an inhaled formulation comprising a combination of a compound selected from a particular class of 5,6-dihydro-9h-pyrazolo[3,4-c]-1,2,4-triazolo[4,3-a]pyridines of the formula (i)and a tiotropium salt or solvate threof, which is capable of delivering the compound of the formula (i)as fine, solid particles to the lung. The invention also relates to the use of such a formulation in the treatment of certain disease such as respiratory diseases. By the use of such formulations, it is possible to eliminate the unwanted cough response associated with the use of the compounds of the formula (i)in solution metered dose inhalers, which response can prevent the administration of a therapeutically effective dose and, in the long term, undermine patient compliance.

Dry powder inhalation system for transpulmonary administration.

Inhalation compositions comprising tricyclic 5,6-dihydro-9H-pyrazolo(3,4-C)-1,2,4-triazolo (4,3-aopha)pyridines.

Medicament dispensing device

Medicament dispensing device

Device of inhalation.

Dry powder active agent pulmonary delivery.

Inhalation device for powdered medicaments

Dry powder inhalation system for transpulmonary administration.

MEDICAMENT DISPENSING DEVICE

Use a combination of compounds in a dry powder inhaler

INHALATION DEVICE

Use of compounds in a dry powder inhaler

Dry powder inhalation system for transpulmonary administration.

Dry powder active agent pulmonary delivery

Use of compounds in a dry powder inhaler

GERÄT ZUR VERABREICHUNG VON MEDIKAMENTEN IN PULVERFORM

A device is provided for administering medicaments in solid finely divided form to patients. The device comprising a housing, a tray mounted in the housing and movable between first and second positions relative to the housing, a support disc provided on the tray and adapted to receive a carrier provided with at least one medicament container. A plunger is operable to penetrate a container registered therewith to open the container, movement of the tray from its first to its second position being such as to cause the support to bring a container into registration with the plunger. Air enters through an air inlet and there is an outlet through which a patient can inhale air having medicament therein.

INHALATIONSGERÄT

APPARATUS FOR THE MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION OF THE LOOP TENSION FOR THE TREATMENT OF FEMALE URINARY INCONTINENCE

MEDICINE DONOR

DELIVERY DEVICE FOR NEBELFÖRMIGE MEDICINES

AEROSOL GENERATOR AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN AEROSOL GENERATOR

AEROSOLDOSIERGERÄTE FOR DELTA 9 TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL (DELTA 9 THC) COMPOSITIONS AND USE PROCEDURE

INHALATION EQUIPMENT FOR DOSAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SOLIDS INTO THE BREATHING AIR

INHALIERVORRICHTUNG

SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR DRUGS IN POWDER FORM AND WITH IT EQUIPMENT INHALATOR

MEDICINE CONTAINER WITH GASFLUSSEINUND DISCHARGE OPENING AT THE SAME SIDE

MEDICINE DONOR

VORRICHTUNG ZUR VERABREICHUNG VON MEDIKAMENTEN AN PATIENTEN, EINRICHTUNG MIT MEHREREN SOLCHEN VORRICHTUNGEN UND TRAEGER MIT MEDIKAMENTBEHAELTERN HIEFUER

VORRICHTUNG ZUM ORALEN INHALIEREN VON PULVER

INHALIERVORRICHTUNG ZUR ORALEN ODER NASALEN VERABREICHUNG VON PULVERFOERMIGEN MEDIKAMENTEN

INHALATOR

INHALIERAPPARAT MIT WIRBELKAMMER ZUR INHALIERUNG MEDIKAMENTOSER PULVERFORMIGER SUBSTANZEN

MEDICAL DEVICE FOR THE INHALATION OF AEROSOLIZED DRUG WITH HELIOX

INHALATOR

DEVICE FOR THE ORAL INHALIEREN OF POWDER

EQUIPMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES IN POWDER FORM

INHALATOR

INHALATOR FUER POWDERED SUBSTANCES

GAS-FILLED SYRINGE AND PACKING

SCHNEIDEVORRICHTUNG FOR FOILS

TROCKENPULVERINHALATOR

TROCKENPULVERINHALATOR WITH A BY THE INHALATION ACTIVATED MECHANISM FOR FLOW DIVERSON AND FOR RELEASING THE MEDICINE DELIVERY

INHALATOR FUR PULVEROUS SUBSTANCES

INHALATOR

DISCHARGE DEVICE FOR MEDIA

MECHANISM FOR THE INHALATION OF A MEDICINE.

INHALATION DEVICE.

Device, system, kit or method for collecting effluent from an individual

The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.

Access apparatus including desufflation control mechanism

An access apparatus for use in surgical procedures is provided. The access apparatus includes a control mechanism that is configured to control desufflation flow of the access apparatus. The control mechanism includes a valve in fluid communication with a longitudinal passage that is operably associated with the access apparatus. The valve includes one or more openings and a selectively movable mechanical interface that operably couples to the valve. The selectively movable mechanical interface is configured to alter desufflation flow when it is moved with respect to the valve and across the at least one opening.

Nasal spray pump

A nasal spray pump comprises a reservoir extending between a closed end and an open end. A cap is disposed over the open end. A stem extends between an outlet end and a lower end, the stem having a conduit. A piston is disposed the stem and is configured for movement between a first position wherein the piston seals or substantially seals a conduit inlet and a second position wherein the piston is moved away from the first piston position to open the conduit inlet to the contents of the reservoir. The stem is configured for movement from a first stem position wherein the piston is disposed in or over the reservoir in the first piston position and a second stem position wherein the stem is moved toward the closed end of the reservoir such that the piston is moved into the second piston position.

Apparatus and methods for microparticle dry coating of surfaces

A device for coating dry powder microparticles onto a surface may include a jet mill configured to mill dry powder particles into microparticles having a desired aerodynamic diameter and to deaggregate the microparticles, a feed hopper structured and arranged to feed dry powder particles to the jet mill, a surface configured to receive dry powder microparticles and an exit nozzle associated with the jet mill The exit nozzle may be arranged to direct deaggregated micronized dry powder particles from the jet mill to the surface to be coated. The device may further include a holder structured and arranged to hold an item, wherein the item includes the surface. In some aspects of the device, the item may be a film.

CANNABIS DRUG DELIVERY AND MONITORING SYSTEM

This invention relates to a new technology that enables administration of to patients for medical purposes. In one embodiment, this invention is a component of a system of technologies, processes and concepts that creates a new method of producing, delivering, administering and regulating the use of medical 1. A method comprising:A. obtaining a purpose-built medical inhalation device;{'i': 'Cannabis;', 'B. obtaining at least one authorized dosage form of'}C. inserting the authorized dosage form into the purpose-built medical inhalation device;D. unlocking use of the purpose-built medical inhalation device for a single dose cycle;{'i': 'Cannabis', 'E. delivering a dose of to the patient utilizing the unlocked medical inhalation device in combination with the inserted dosage form; and'}F. recording consumption data relating to the use of the device and/or dosage form.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of verifying that a patient is authorized to use the inserted dosage form with the purpose-built medical inhalation device;3Cannabis.. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purpose-built medical inhalation device is for the delivery of4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises identifying a patient with a prescription.5Cannabis.. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that a patient is legally qualified for use of6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that a dosage form is legally qualified for use with the purpose-built medical inhalation device.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that the purpose-built medical inhalation device is authorized for use at a particular location.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises that the dosage form is authorized for use at a particular location.9Cannabis. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purpose-built medical inhalation device delivers a dose of without ...

Instrumented Metered-Dose Inhaler and Methods for Predicting Disease Exacerbations

The present invention is directed to devices, systems, and methods for monitoring inhaled drug usage to predict when an acute attack or exacerbation of a disease, such as a respiratory disease, is imminent. Instrumented inhalers that use modular designs with standard components are disclosed, as are systems for monitoring the instrumented inhalers. Also disclosed are methods for determining whether or not a patient's inhaled drug usage pattern indicates that an acute attack or disease exacerbation is imminent, and notifying appropriate medical personnel of any usage patterns indicative of an attack or disease exacerbation. If such an attack or exacerbation is imminent, additional therapeutic agents may be dispensed to the patient or other interventions made. 1. A metered dose inhaler , comprising: i) a medication reservoir compartment constructed and adapted to engage a medication canister;', 'ii) a mouthpiece;', 'iii) a flow pathway opening into and connecting the medication reservoir compartment and the mouthpiece so as to deliver a metered dose of a medication from the medication reservoir compartment to the mouthpiece when the inhaler portion is actuated to dispense a metered dose of the medication;', 'iv) a medication canister that fits inside said medication reservoir compartment and acts as a movable part such that when said medication canister is depressed, a dose of drug is delivered into said flow pathway;', 'v) a cap fitted to said medication canister such that when said canister is depressed to dispense a dose, the cap actuates a dose dispensing sensor signaling that a dose has been dispensed;, 'a) an inhaler portion includingb) a wireless transmitter connected to the dose-dispensing sensor, the wireless transmitter being constructed and arranged to accept a signal from the dose-dispensing sensor and transmit the signal to a remote station thereby indicating that a dose has been dispensed.2. The metered dose inhaler of claim 1 , wherein said dose ...

MEDICINE INHALER AND MEDICINE SUPPLY METHOD

It becomes possible to stably deliver an inhaled particulate medicine to a targeted part for administration while reducing burdens on a patient. When supplying the particulate medicine into a body by an airflow, a multi-layer flow composed of a core airflow (A) and a clad airflow (B) outside the core airflow is used as the airflow. The medicine is dispersed in the core airflow (A) and velocity of the clad airflow (B) is set higher than that of the core airflow (A). The medicine dispersed in the core airflow (A) reaches the targeted part for administration while the medicine is protected by the clad airflow (B) without contacting a larynx and the like. A cross-sectional area of the airflow is set smaller than that of the larynx. The airflow is supplied to an upper side of the larynx. 1. A medicine inhaler that supplies a particulate medicine into a body by an airflow , comprising:a first airflow forming section that forms a core airflow;a second airflow forming section that forms a clad airflow outside the core airflow, the clad airflow having higher flow velocity than the core airflow;a medicine supply section that supplies the medicine into the core airflow to disperse the medicine into the core airflow; andan introduction section that introduces the core airflow, in which the medicine is dispersed, and the clad airflow into the body.2. The medicine inhaler according to claim 1 , whereinthe core airflow and the clad airflow share a common axis.3. The medicine inhaler according to claim 1 , whereinthe second airflow forming section has a blower section and a second airflow passageway communicating with the blower section,the first airflow forming section is a first airflow passageway formed inside the second airflow passageway, the first airflow passageway being arranged in the same direction as the second airflow passageway and having an airflow resistance section,an air that is blown from the blower section and that passes through the first airflow passageway ...

SEALED CAPSULE INCLUDING AN INTEGRATED PUNCTURING MECHANISM

A sealed self-piercing capsule for storing and delivering a substance, such as a medicine, comprises one or more barrier layers forming a sealed chamber for containing the substance. An internal puncturing mechanism is disposed within the capsule chamber for puncturing a barrier layer to release the substance from the chamber. The internal puncturing mechanism may comprise a sharpened edge located on a movable tube, which moves relative to a barrier layer forming the sealed chamber to puncture the barrier layer. 137.-. (canceled)38. A dose inhaler device , comprising:a sealed first chamber including a first layer of barrier material, the first layer of barrier material having a shoulder and covering one or more access holes into the first chamber;an internal puncturing mechanism within the first chamber, the internal puncturing mechanism having a surface adjacent to a portion of the first layer;a dose for inhalation located in the first chamber; anda barrel having a first inner surface with a first inner surface size and a shape arranged to receive at least part of the internal puncturing mechanism to enable piercing of the first layer by cooperation of the barrel and the internal puncturing mechanism,wherein a portion of the first layer conforms to the surface of the internal puncturing mechanism and movement of the internal puncturing mechanism relative to the barrel pierces the first layer and exposes the one or more access holes.39. The device of claim 38 , wherein the internal puncturing mechanism is bonded to the first layer.40. The device of claim 38 , wherein the shoulder at least partially surrounds the internal puncturing mechanism.41. The device of claim 38 , wherein the internal puncturing mechanism includes an edge arranged to completely cut a punctured portion of the first layer from remaining portions of the first chamber.42. The device of claim 38 , wherein the barrel defines at least part of a flow path into which at least part of the dose is ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING A SUBSTANCE TO A BODY CAVITY

A system and method for creating a medicated atmosphere in an organ, or body cavity is disclosed. The system includes a flexible aerosolization catheter that can be manipulated during use, a device for the introduction of the aerosolization catheter, a medication delivery apparatus configured to control delivery of a medication to the catheter, a gas delivery apparatus in communication with the catheter, a gas pressure relief apparatus configured to relieve pressure in the organ or body cavity, and a central controller. The method includes providing insufflation gas and an aerosol of medication to an organ or body cavity while controlling overall pressure in the organ or cavity. The method may also include re-entering a patient through at least one port to apply gas and an aerosolized medicament, in either a post-operative procedure or in a chemotherapy context. 120.-. (canceled)21. A system for providing a controlled environment in a body cavity of a patient , the system comprising:a source of pressurized gas;a source of liquid; at least one liquid lumen and at least one gas lumen;', 'the at least one liquid lumen in communication with the source of liquid and the at least one gas lumen in communication with the source of pressurized gas;', 'the nebulizing catheter having a distal end positionable in a body cavity;', 'the at least one liquid lumen and the at least one gas lumen oriented at the distal end to mix the gas and fluid to generate an aerosol inside the body cavity to cover exposed organs and a wall of an abdomen; and, 'a nebulizing catheter comprisingwherein the liquid comprises at least one of hyaluronic acid or heparin.22. The system of claim 21 , further comprising a gas heater positioned between the source of pressurized gas and the nebulizing catheter.23. The system of claim 21 , further comprising a liquid heater positioned between the source of liquid and the nebulizing catheter.24. The system of claim 21 , wherein the source of pressurized gas is ...

Device for Insufflating Gas and Collecting Effluents from the Body Cavities of an Individual

A device which includes a gas insufflation device (), a first duct () for supplying gas to a member insertable () in a cavity of an individual. The first duct () includes a by-pass () for evacuating excess gas towards the exterior. The insertable member () has three passages and includes a first mouth () at its rear end for coupling the first duct () to a passage () having an exit mouth (), a second mouth () for coupling an effluent evacuation duct () to a passage () having an entrance mouth (), and a third mouth () for connecting inflating means () of an expandable ring-shaped element () with a passage () having an exit mouth () to the expandable ring-shaped element () disposed before the mouths (). 1. A device for insufflating gas and collecting effluents from body cavities of an individual , the device comprising:{'b': '1', 'a gas insufflation device ();'}{'b': 2', '1, 'a first duct () for supplying the gas provided by the insufflation device () towards the interior of a body cavity of an individual;'}{'b': 22', '2', '1, 'barriers () inserted in the first duct () to avoid the passage of effluents from an individual towards the interior of the insufflation device ();'}{'b': '51', 'an effluent collection recipient () for collecting the effluents;'}{'b': 3', '2', '30, 'a member () insertable in a cavity of an individual, attachable to the first duct () and having an expandable ring-shaped element () for perimetrally sealing the cavity of the individual; and'}{'b': 6', '30', '3, 'inflating means () for inflating the expandable ring-shaped element () upon introduction of the insertable member () in the body cavity of an individual;'}{'b': 2', '21', '4', '41', '2', '2, 'the first duct () having a by-pass () to which a second gas evacuation duct () is connected, having a safety valve () for automatically releasing gas from the first duct () when the pressure of the gas contained in the first duct () exceeds a pre-established value;'}{'b': 21', '1', '22', '1, 'the by- ...

Inhaler

An inhalation device comprising a base having a slot for insertion of a single blister containing a dose of medicament to be inhaled into the base is disclosed. The inhaler has a mouthpiece pivotably mounted to the base which carries a blister piercing element operable to pierce a blister received in said slot when the mouthpiece is pivoted relative to the base. When a user inhales on the mouthpiece, the dose is entrained in an air How and flows out of the blister through the mouthpiece and into the user's airway. 155-. (canceled)56. A blister piercing element for a dry powder inhalation device comprising a plate having a plurality of peripheral blister piercing blades bent out of the plane of the plate along fold lines to form drug flow openings through the plate , wherein each blade points away from each of the other peripheral piercing blades and the fold lines of each peripheral piercing blade lies substantially at 90 degrees to the fold line of each of the remaining peripheral piercing blades.57. A blister piercing element according to claim 56 , comprising four peripheral piercing blades.58. A blister piercing element according to claim 56 , further comprising a central piercing blade surrounded by the peripheral piercing blades claim 56 , the central piercing blade being bent out of the plane of the plate along a fold line.59. A blister piercing element according to claim 58 , wherein the fold line of the central piercing blade extends at an angle relative to the fold lines of each of the peripheral piercing blades.60. A blister piercing element according to claim 59 , wherein the fold line of the central piercing blade is angled at 45 degrees to the fold lines of each of the peripheral piercing blades.61. A blister piercing element according to claim 56 , wherein arms depend outwardly from the plane of the plate at an angle and tabs extend from the ends of the arms in a plane parallel to the plane of the plate claim 56 , the tabs having holes therein to ...

RELATING TO SYSTEMS FOR LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY

This invention relates to a surgical smoke evacuation system for use in removing gases and smoke created in surgical procedures from within an insufflated surgical cavity. Such a system comprises a discharge assembly adapted to form a gases path, and having an end which in use is located within said surgical cavity so that gases and/or surgical smoke inside said cavity can pass out of said cavity and through said discharge assembly along said gases path, a flexible discharge limb having an operational site end and an outlet end, and a self-supporting wall defining a gases flow passage between said operational site end and said outlet end, in use said open operational site end sealingly connected to said discharge assembly so that said gases and/or surgical smoke can pass out of said discharge assembly and into said discharge limb, a filter connected in use to the outlet end of the discharge limb, at least part of said wall of the discharge limb formed from a breathable material, said breathable material allowing the passage of water vapour through the wall of the discharge limb without allowing the passage of liquid water or surgical smoke or other gases. 1112-. (canceled)113. A discharge limb for use in a surgical smoke evacuation system for evacuating surgical smoke and/or gases from a surgical site in or on a patient , said discharge limb comprising:a flexible elongate hollow body defining a gases transportation pathway adapted to transport smoke and/or gases created in surgical procedures,said flexible elongate hollow body having an operative site end adapted for connection to the surgical site and an outlet end adapted to connect to a filter, the surgical smoke and/or gases substantially travelling from said operative site end to said filter through said flexible elongate hollow body, andsaid flexible elongate hollow body being at least partially constructed from a breathable material or having one or more regions of breathable material allowing passage of ...

COMPONENTS FOR MEDICAL CIRCUITS

Condensation or “rain-out” is a problem in medical circuits and previous attempts to manage and/or prevent rain-out have resulted in relatively expensive and/or difficult to manufacture medical circuit components. The subject patent provides an improved medical circuit component for managing rain-out. In particular the component may be an improved breathing tube, or insufflation system limb comprising a helically corrugated tube preferably incorporating a heater wire. 1. A component comprising:a helically corrugated tube wherein the corrugation profile comprises alternating outer crests and inner troughs,a heater wire associated with said outer crests,wherein each said outer crest comprises a peak region, and the peak rels include local troughs comprising a small inward dip, andsaid heater wire associated with said outer crests is located within said dip.2. A component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said tube has a substantially uniform wall thickness.3. A component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said tube has a maximum wall thickness not exceeding 3 times the minimum wall thickness.4. A component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said outer crests correspond to a location of maximum inner radius and maximum outer radius of said tube claim 1 , andsaid inner troughs correspond to a location of minimum inner radius and minimum outer radius of said tube.5. (canceled)6. A component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said tube includes an outer sheath supported on said outer crests.7. A component as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said outer sheath traps air between adjacent outer crests.8. A component as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said outer sheath restrains said heater wire associated with said outer crests in said local trough.9. A component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said helically corrugated tube includes multiple helix corrugations.10. A component as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said component further comprises a heater wire associated with said inner troughs.11. ...

Pneumoperitoneum device

A bag with one or more openings is placed within a body cavity. Excised tissue is placed within the opening of a deflated bag. One or more openings of the bag are withdrawn outside the body cavity and the bag is inflated. Instruments including laparoscopic visualization are placed within the inflated bag that remains within the body cavity. The tissue retained within the bag is morcellated/crushed/reduced and removed. The bag is deflated and removed with residual tissue/blood/fluids inside. The tissue to be removed is retained in the bag which prevents potentially harmful material such as cancerous cells from being released in the body cavity. 1. Apparatus for use in laparoscopic surgery comprising an inflatable bag having an opening to receive tissue.2. Apparatus as claimed in comprising a retainer for opening the bag.3. Apparatus as claimed in wherein the retainer comprises at least one ring element which extends at least partially around the opening.4. Apparatus as claimed in wherein the ring element is flexible to facilitate entry through an incision and/or an instrument access port.5. (canceled)6. Apparatus as claimed in wherein the retainer comprises ring parts.7. Apparatus as claimed in comprising two separate ring parts.8. Apparatus as claimed in comprising a tether for each of the ring parts.9. Apparatus as claimed in wherein the retainer has an insertion configuration and an expanded deployed configuration.10. Apparatus as claimed in wherein the retainer is biased into the deployed configuration.11. (canceled)12. Apparatus as claimed in comprising a pouch for containing the bag in an insertion configuration claim 1 , wherein the pouch is at least partially insertable through an incision and/or an access port.13. (canceled)14. Apparatus as claimed in comprising an activator for delivering the bag from the pouch claim 12 , on insertion.15. Apparatus as claimed in wherein the activator comprises a tab or a plunger.16. (canceled)17. Apparatus as claimed in ...

Dry powder inhaler

A dry-powder inhaler including a body containing a dispersion chamber; a dispenser orifice through which the user inhales; a loading opening that receives a capsule containing a dose of dry powder for inhaling; and at least one movable portion that moves relative to the body between a first end position and a second end position; the dispersion chamber containing at least a portion of an empty capsule at the moment of inhalation, the at least one capsule portion swirling in the dispersion chamber during inhalation so as to disperse and/or break up the powder.

NEBULIZER

A nebulizer (), in particular inhaler, having a pre-installed container () is proposed. The nebulizer comprises a securing member () preventing fluidic connection or opening of the container in a delivery state. The securing member can be manually opened, removed, released or destroyed by torsioning, by opening along a pre-determined breaking line and/or by means of an actuator (). This facilitates handling. 115.-. (canceled)16. A nebulizer forming an inhaler , comprising:a first housing part and a second housing part forming a housing, where the first and second housing parts are axially slidable relative to one another between a delivery state and an activated state;a container, containing a fluid, disposed within the housing such that: (i) in the delivery state the first and second housing parts are sufficiently axially separated such that the fluid within the container is not accessed, and (ii) in the activated state the first and second housing parts are sufficiently axially proximate such that the fluid within the container is accessed;a securing member operating to prevent the first housing part and second housing part to move axially from the delivery state to the activated state, the securing member including an actuator for grasping by the user to open, remove, release or destroy the securing member,wherein the securing member is operable to be manually opened, removed, released or destroyed and thereby permit the first housing part and second housing part to move axially from the delivery state to the activated state.17. The nebulizer according to claim 16 , wherein the securing member is molded as one integral piece with the actuator.18. The nebulizer according to claim 16 , wherein the actuator is non-detachable from the securing member.19. The nebulizer according to claim 16 , wherein the actuator includes a grasping element claim 16 , including at least one of a handhold claim 16 , a grip claim 16 , a lever claim 16 , a tag claim 16 , a flap claim 16 ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CONTAMINATION OF SURGICAL SITES

A sterile gas flow conditioning emitter for affixation onto an anatomical surface of a patient adjacent a site of incision is anatomically shape conforming for attaching a unidirectional coherent non-turbulent flow field of sterile gas substantially anatomically levelly on that anatomical surface and flowing the flow field in the direction of that site while essentially preventing ambient airborne particles from entering the interior of the flow field under the emitter to maintain the gas essentially sterile during passage over the site.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DELIVERING AN ANTI-ADHESIVE SUBSTANCE TO A BODY CAVITY

A system and method for creating a medicated atmosphere in an organ, or body cavity is disclosed. The system includes a flexible nebulization catheter that can be manipulated during use, a device for the introduction of the nebulization catheter, a medication delivery apparatus configured to control delivery of a medication to the catheter, a gas delivery apparatus in communication with the catheter, a gas pressure relief apparatus configured to relieve pressure in the organ or body cavity, and a central controller. The system may include a liquid source having a mixture of hyaluronic acid and heparin that, in conjunction with the nebulizing catheter, are designed to generate an aerosol with a particle size of 10-25 microns in a body cavity. The method includes providing an aerosol of anti-adhesive medication to an organ or body cavity while controlling overall pressure in the organ or cavity. 1. A system for providing a controlled environment in a body cavity of a patient , the system comprising:a source of pressurized gas;a source of liquid; at least one liquid lumen and at least one gas lumen;', 'the at least one liquid lumen in communication with the source of liquid and the at least one gas lumen in communication with the source of pressurized gas;', 'the nebulizing catheter having a distal end positionable in a body cavity;', 'the at least one liquid lumen and the at least one gas lumen oriented at the distal end to mix the gas and liquid to generate an aerosol inside the body cavity to cover exposed organs and a wall of an abdomen; and', 'wherein the liquid comprises a mixture of hyaluronic acid and heparin in a ratio by volume in the range of 1:1 to 1:10 of hyaluronic acid to heparin., 'a nebulizing catheter comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the hyaluronic acid in the mixture comprises no less than 50 units per milliliter.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the heparin in the mixture comprises no more than 500 units per milliliter.4. The system of ...

VAPORIZABLE SUBSTANCE DRUG DELIVERY AND MONITORING SYSTEM

This invention relates to a new technology that enables administration of a vaporizable substance to patients for medical purposes. In one embodiment, this invention is a component of a system of technologies, processes and concepts that creates a new method of producing, delivering, administering and regulating the use of medical vaporizable substances. 1. A method comprising:A. obtaining a purpose-built medical inhalation device;B. obtaining at least one authorized dosage form of a medical vaporizable substance;C. inserting the authorized dosage form into the purpose-built medical inhalation device;D. unlocking use of the purpose-built medical inhalation device for a single dose cycle;E. delivering a dose of medical vaporizable substance to the patient utilizing the unlocked medical inhalation device in combination with the inserted dosage form; andF. recording consumption data relating to the use of the device and/or dosage form.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of verifying that a patient is authorized to use the inserted dosage form with the purpose-built medical inhalation device;3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the purpose-built medical inhalation device is for the delivery of medical vaporizable substance.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises identifying a patient with a prescription.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that a patient is legally qualified for use of medical vaporizable substance.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that a dosage form is legally qualified for use with the purpose-built medical inhalation device.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises confirming that the purpose-built medical inhalation device is authorized for use at a particular location.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the verifying step comprises that the dosage form is authorized for use at a particular location.9. The ...

Medicated Module for an Inhaler

A medicated module containing a second medicament is configured for removable attachment to the mouthpiece of an inhaler containing a first medicament such that a single inhalation by a user will deliver both medicaments to the user. 1. A medicated module configured for use with a drug inhaler , the medicated module comprising:{'b': 5', '2, 'a housing () configured for attachment to an inhaler (), where the housing has a distal end and a proximal end;'}{'b': '20', 'a medicament container () containing a dose of medicament;'}{'b': '4', 'a de-aggregation chamber () configured to accept the medicament from the container upon opening the container;'}wherein attachment to an inhaler opens the container.282012. The medicated module of further comprising a sliding member () that cooperates with the container () to open the container during attachment of the medicated module () to an inhaler ().32082. The medicated module of where the container () is moveable and where the container and the sliding member () are moved during attachment of the medicated module to an inhaler ().42041. The medicated module of or where the container () and de-aggregation chamber () are in fluid communication when the medicated module () is in an attached state.5208335. The medicated module of where the container () is opened by the sliding member () compressing the container against an outer portion () of the housing ().620. The medicated module of any of the preceding claims where the container () is a blister.7432. The medicated module of any of the preceding claims where the de-aggregation chamber () is in fluid communication with a mouthpiece () of an inhaler () when the medicated module is attached.8. The medicated module of any of the preceding claims which comprises a flow path extending between a first opening and a second opening.94. The medicated module of wherein the de-aggregation chamber () is in fluid communication with the flow path.10. The medicated module of or wherein the ...

Cavitation Medication Delivery System

Systems and methods for delivering a substance to a target region in vapor form are provided. A fluid is placed within an interaction zone, where the interaction zone is a volume that extends into the target region or that is adjacent to the target region. A fiber optic tip is placed within the interaction zone. The fiber optic tip contains the substance that is transparent to a first wavelength of energy and that substantially absorbs a second wavelength of energy. A vapor bubble is created within the interaction zone by exposing the fluid to electromagnetic radiation at the first wavelength, where the radiation at the first wavelength is substantially absorbed by the fluid. The substance is released in vapor form into the vapor bubble by exposing the substance to electromagnetic radiation at the second wavelength. The fiber optic tip emits the radiation at the first and second wavelengths. 1. A method comprising:placing a fluid within an interaction zone;positioning an electromagnetic radiation emitting fiber optic tip within the interaction zone, the fiber optic tip supporting a substance that is transparent to a first wavelength of energy and that substantially absorbs a second wavelength of energy;creating a vapor bubble within the interaction zone by exposing the fluid to electromagnetic radiation at the first wavelength, the electromagnetic radiation at the first wavelength being substantially absorbed by the fluid in the interaction zone; andreleasing the substance in a vapor form into the vapor bubble by exposing the substance to electromagnetic radiation at the second wavelength, the electromagnetic radiation at the first and second wavelengths being emitted by the fiber optic tip.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fiber optic tip is positioned within the interaction zone by inserting the fiber optic tip into a cavity claim 1 , opening claim 1 , or passage or placing the fiber optic tip near an entrance of a cavity claim 1 , opening claim 1 , or ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS TO TREAT OR PREVENT KIDNEY AND UROLOGIC DISEASE

An apparatus for treating or preventing a kidney disease includes a delivery device configured for insertion into an urinary tract, wherein the delivery device comprises a section for placement in the urinary tract, and wherein the delivery device comprises a first end configured for coupling to an oxygen source, and a lumen configured for delivering oxygen from the oxygen source to a kidney. 1. An apparatus for treating or preventing a kidney disease , comprising:a delivery device configured for insertion into an urinary tract;wherein the delivery device comprises a section for placement in the urinary tract; andwherein the delivery device comprises a first end configured for coupling to an oxygen source, and a lumen configured for delivering oxygen from the oxygen source to a kidney.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a controller configured for controlling oxygen flow from the oxygen source.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further comprising a sensor for sensing a characteristic representative of an oxygen level claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured for controlling the oxygen flow based at least in part on the sensed characteristic.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the controller is configured for controlling the oxygen flow based at least in part on the sensed characteristic to maintain a target oxygen level in urine.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured for controlling a flowing rate of oxygen through the delivery device.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller comprises a user interface configured for receiving an input from a user to control a rate of oxygen flowing through the delivery device.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the user interface is configured for receiving an oxygen flow rate as the input.8. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to deliver oxygen continuously.9. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to deliver oxygen ...

SURGICAL ACCESS PORT

A surgical access port or trocar is provided. The trocar has a trocar seal housing and a trocar cannula with an optical obturator insertable through the trocar seal housing and the trocar cannula. The trocar is configured to access a body cavity, to maintain positive pressure and to prevent loss of surgical insufflation gas used in laparoscopic procedures. The trocar seal housing can be releasably attached to the trocar cannula. The trocar seal housing may also have a shield and/or alignment channel that provide protection or assist in operation of instrument and zero seals housed in the trocar seal housing. 1. A surgical access port comprising: at least one seal enclosed within the trocar seal housing and configured to sealingly engage surgical instruments;', 'a closed ended pivot bore; and', a gas fitting end;', 'a stopcock lever integrated with the gas fitting end; and', 'an outlet aperture in gaseous communication with the gas fitting end; and, 'a spigot fitted to the pivot bore, the spigot comprising], 'a trocar seal housing comprisingwherein the spigot is pivotable between a first position to position the gas fitting extending away from the trocar seal housing, and a second position to position the gas fitting end substantially near the trocar seal housing.2. The surgical access port of claim 1 , wherein the trocar seal housing further comprises a ledge extending therefrom and positioned to retain the spigot in the closed ended pivot bore.3. The surgical access port of claim 2 , wherein the trocar seal housing further comprises an end cap and wherein the ledge extends from the end cap.4. The surgical access port of claim 2 , wherein the spigot comprises a pivot pin opposite the closed end of the closed ended pivot bore claim 2 , and wherein the pivot pin extends into the ledge to secure the spigot in a pivotable relation with the trocar seal housing.5. The surgical access port of claim 2 , wherein the ledge comprises at least one cavity claim 2 , wherein the ...

HYDRATION SYSTEM

A medical gas condition system for supplying a liquid hydration fluid to a hydrator before or during an ongoing medical procedure by coupling the flow of liquid hydration fluid into the hydrator to either the absence of flow of medical insufflation gas into the hydrator or to a condition where the liquid hydration fluid can be absorbed by a hydrator without being forced through the hydrator in liquid form. 1. A medical gas conditioning system comprising;a hydrator;a source of medical insufflation gas;a source of hydration fluid; anda controller responsive to a hydration condition in the hydrator, said controller determining when to initiate delivery of a hydration fluid to the hydrator and when to suspend delivery of the liquid hydration fluid.2. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the controller determines when to initiate delivery of hydration fluid by determining when the absorption rate of the liquid hydration fluid into the hydrator is sufficient to prevent liquid hydration fluid entrainment by the medical insufflation gas flowing through the hydrator.3. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein operator performs a preoperative test to determine a critical flow condition by visually observing if particles of the liquid hydration fluid are carried through the medical gas condition system without being absorbed by the hydrator.4. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the operator sets the controller to terminate delivery of the medical insufflation gas at or prior to occurrence of the critical flow condition.5. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the controller activates a hydration fluid pump after a predetermined amount of insufflation gas has been supplied to the hydrator and the fluid pump supplies the hydration fluid during an absence of a flow of a medical insufflation gas into the hydrator.6. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the hydrator is located in a gas conditioning trocar and the hydrator contains a ...

Carboxy Therapy Applicator

Handheld carboxy therapy applicators are disclosed. In one implementation, a handheld carboxy therapy applicator includes a heater module, a humidification module, and a hypodermic needle. The heater module is configured to receive a flow of gas and to warm gas within the flow of gas. The humidification module is in fluid communication, such as in a serial connection, with the heater module. The humidification module is configured to receive the flow of gas from the heater module and to humidify the gas within the flow of gas. The hypodermic needle is in serial connection with the humidification module. The hypodermic needle is configured to receive the flow of gas from the humidification module and to inject the flow of gas into a tissue of a patient. 1. A handheld carboxy therapy applicator comprising:a heater module configured to receive a flow of gas and to warm gas within the flow of gas;a humidification module in fluid communication with the heater module, the humidification module configured to receive the flow of gas from the heater module and to humidify the gas within the flow of gas; anda hypodermic needle in serial connection with the humidification module, the hypodermic needle configured to receive the flow of gas from the humidification module and to inject the flow of gas into a tissue of a patient at a rate between 20 and 150 milliliters per minute.2. The handheld carboxy therapy applicator of claim 1 , further comprising:a hand piece, wherein the humidification module is positioned within the hand piece.3. The handheld carboxy therapy applicator of claim 1 , further comprising:a switch configured to send a signal to a control unit to adjust the flow gas in response to activation of the switch.4. The handheld carboxy therapy applicator of claim 1 , further comprising:a port configured to receive an aerosolized medicament and provide the aerosolized medicament to the flow of gas.5. The handheld carboxy therapy applicator of claim 1 , further ...

SURGICAL ACCESS ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREFOR

A surgical access assembly includes an access port and a seal anchor. The access port includes a proximal ring, an intermediate ring, a distal ring, and a sleeve defining a passage therethrough. In particular, the proximal, intermediate and distal rings are concentrically arranged with the passage of the sleeve, and the sleeve extends between the proximal and distal rings. The seal anchor is adapted to be at least partially disposed in the access port, and defines a lumen therethrough. At least one of the proximal, intermediate, and distal rings is configured and dimensioned to engage the seal anchor in a sealing relation therewith. 1. A surgical access assembly comprising:an access port including a proximal ring, an intermediate ring, a distal ring, and a sleeve defining a passage therethrough, the proximal, intermediate and distal rings concentrically arranged with the passage of the sleeve, the sleeve extending between the proximal and distal rings; anda seal anchor adapted to be at least partially disposed in the access port, the seal anchor defining a lumen therethrough, wherein at least one of the proximal, intermediate and distal rings is configured and dimensioned to engage the seal anchor in a sealing relation therewith.2. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the seal anchor defines a circumferential groove dimensioned and configured to receive one of the proximal ring claim 1 , the intermediate ring or the distal ring.3. The surgical access assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the proximal ring has a kidney-shaped cross-section.4. The surgical access assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the sleeve is rollable about the proximal ring.5. The surgical access assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the distal ring has a diameter smaller than that of the seal anchor.6. The surgical access assembly according to claim 5 , wherein the distal ring is adapted to engage the seal anchor in a sealing relation therewith.7. The surgical ...

PORTABLE LAPAROSCOPE SYSTEM

A portable laparoscope is disclosed. In implementations, the portable laparoscope includes a housing and an elongated tube coupled to the housing. A lighting source and a camera are disposed proximate to an end of the elongated tube opposite the housing. The camera is configured to capture an image in a viewing area that is illuminated by light provided by the lighting source. The portable laparoscope includes an image display apparatus configured to display the images acquired by the camera and/or to transmit the images to a remote display device. The housing may be configured to hold and position an insufflator. 1. A portable laparoscope system comprising:a housing;an elongated tube comprising a first end and a second end, the second end of the elongated tube coupled to the housing, the elongated tube configured for at least partial insertion into a body cavity;an image capture device disposed at the first end of the elongated tube, the image capture device configured to capture an image within a field of view of the image capture device;a light source disposed at the first end of the elongated tube, the light source configured to emit a light proximate to an area within the field of view of the image capture device;an insufflator configured to provide a gas for inflating a body cavity into which the elongated tube is inserted; andan image display apparatus disposed of the housing and coupled with the image capture device for at least one of displaying or transmitting an image of a body cavity captured by the image capture device.2. The portable laparoscope system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the image display apparatus comprises a transmitter communicatively coupled to the image capture device claim 1 , the transmitter being configured to transmit the image to a receiver communicatively coupled to an image display device.3. The portable laparoscope system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the image display apparatus comprises a display configured to display the ...

INHALATOR

An inhalator for the inhalation of powdered drug preparations from capsules which contain the powdered preparations. The inhalator has a mouthpiece or nosepiece and an assembly including: a capsule holder including a capsule chamber, the capsule chamber having an air inlet opening and an air outlet opening; a capsule opening device for opening a capsule; a finger-operable actuator. The inhalator further includes a rigid outer shell including a lower shell part hinged to an upper shell part so that the shell is openable and closable, the shell serving to cover and protect the assembly and the mouthpiece or nosepiece. The assembly and the mouthpiece or nosepiece are removable as a hinged unit from the open shell as a hinged unit without dismantling either unit, or the shell is arranged so that the contours of the rim of each shell part match the contours of the rim of the other around each shell part when the shell is in the closed condition, or the assembly is retained in the lower shell part and is not moveable in normal use with respect to the lower shell part. 2. An inhalator according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly is retained in the lower shell part and is not moveable in normal use with respect to the lower shell part.3. An inhalator according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly and the mouthpiece or nosepiece define a first hinged unit and the outer shell defines a second hinged unit claim 1 , the first hinged unit being disposed within the second hinged unit for use such that the first hinged unit can be removed as such from the second hinged unit as such.4. An inhalator according to claim 1 , wherein the assembly and the mouthpiece or nosepiece are disposed within the outer shell claim 1 , each of the upper and lower shell parts has a circumferential rim defining a mouth of the part and the contours of the rim of each shell part match the contours of the rim of the other substantially completely around the rims when the shell is in the closed condition.5. ...

DRY-POWDER INHALER

A dry-powder inhaler () comprising: a body () forming a dispersion chamber (); a dispenser orifice () through which the user inhales; a loading opening () that receives a capsule () containing a dose of dry powder for inhaling; and capsule opening means () for opening a capsule inserted into said loading opening and emptying said dose of powder into said dispersion chamber; said body (), at least at one wall of said dispersion chamber, being made of a tinted transparent material that is adapted to filter UV rays, at least in part, and to make it possible to see the inside of the dispersion chamber while masking, at least in part, residues of powder that are stuck to said at least one wall of tinted transparent material. 110020011021011121113123112122010140265110210. A dry-powder inhaler (; ) comprising: a body (; ) forming a dispersion chamber (; ); a dispenser orifice (; ) through which the user inhales; a loading opening (; ) that receives a capsule () containing a dose of dry powder for inhaling; and capsule opening means (; ) for opening a capsule inserted into said loading opening and emptying said dose of powder into said dispersion chamber; said inhaler being characterized in that said body (; ) , at least at one wall of said dispersion chamber , is made of a tinted transparent material that is adapted to filter UV rays , at least in part , and to make it possible to see the inside of the dispersion chamber while masking , at least in part , residues of powder that are stuck to said at least one wall of tinted transparent material.2. An inhaler according to claim 1 , wherein said tinted material has an absorption coefficient that is high in the UV wavelength range claim 1 , typically about 10 nm to 400 nm.3. An inhaler according to claim 1 , wherein at least one pigment is added to said material so as to tint it claim 1 , said at least one pigment including chromophore chemical groups claim 1 , said chromophore chemical groups absorbing UV rays when mixed ...

FILTERING POWDER MEDICAMENT INHALER AND APPLICATION

A filtering powdered medicament inhaler comprising a base () and an upper base (). The upper base () has arranged therein a separator (), which is connected at the bottom to a pressure groove (). The upper base () has arranged thereon a hollow tube exterior connector () matching a suction tube (). The hollow tube (a) and a cavity () on one side of the separator () are interconnected via conduit (), or, the hollow tube (a) is extended for about centimeters to form a mouthpiece. The upper base () has arranged in the cavity () thereof a filter (). The base () is provided with an external base cover () which covers a press-button (a) so as to reduce air flow into the cavity (). The medicament inhaling conduit of the inhaler is relatively sealed and allows for rapid entrainment of a sufficient dosage of powdered medicament. 1121481655216412182aa. A filtering powder medicament inhaler , comprising of the base () and upper base (); inside the base () is provided with a capsule chamber () , the chamber lower side () is a half-moon-shaped groove upward , on both sides of the chamber are provided with triangle piercing knifes () , respectively provided with press-button () , press-button () and return spring; the upper base () is pivot mounted on the base () via a shaft in the opening () on one side , and can close or open with the base () via the positioning hook () on the other side; at the mouth of conduit () in upper base () there is a fence , with the features that:{'b': 2', '62', '63', '82, 'a) In the upper base () there is a separator (), its lower end is connected with groove (), the groove lower side () is downward half-moon-shaped;'}{'b': 2', '10', '131', '19', '9', '62', '18', '19, 'i': a', 'a, 'b) The upper base () has arranged thereon a hollow tube exterior connector () matching a suction tube (), the hollow tube () and a cavity () on one side of the separator () are interconnected via conduit (), or, the hollow tube () is extended for about 8 centimeters to form ...

Applicator

An applicator insertable into a living body includes a nozzle having an elongated nozzle main body and a nozzle head on a front end side of the nozzle main body and through which liquid together with gas is expelled, with the nozzle main body including a flexible curved section. The applicator also includes an outer tube in which is positioned a portion of the nozzle main body so as to be movable along a longitudinal direction. The angle or degree of curvature of the curved section is changed by inserting the curved section into the outer tube to thereby adjust the direction of the nozzle head relative to the axis of the nozzle main body. In addition, a longitudinally extending gap exists between the outer tube and the nozzle. The gap functions as a discharge path for discharging the gas within the body cavity.

Delivery device and related methods

A dose delivery device includes a mouthpiece having an inlet and an outlet, a dose to be delivered to a subject via the mouthpiece and a housing surrounding the mouthpiece and the dose. The mouthpiece or other portion of the device may be moveable to form an opening in the housing, open a dose chamber and/or to extend the mouthpiece from the housing for delivery of the dose. The mouthpiece and housing may be arranged so that the mouthpiece remains attached to the housing after the opening is formed and the mouthpiece is extended from the housing. The housing may include a layer of barrier material that interacts with the mouthpiece to form the opening, e.g., the mouthpiece and barrier material may be moved relative to each other so that the barrier material is pierced. A dose chamber may be formed by a portion of the housing, a portion of the mouthpiece, and/or by any other suitable component of the delivery device. The dose chamber may be enclosed by the housing, and the dose chamber may be open to other spaces in the housing, or may be closed relative to other spaces enclosed by the housing.

Low Dose Pharmaceutical Powders for Inhalation

The invention relates to a method of delivering an agent to the pulmonary system of a compromised patient, in a single breath-activated step, comprising administering a particle mass comprising an agent from an inhaler containing less than 5 milligrams of the mass, wherein at least about 50% of the mass in the receptacle is delivered to the pulmonary system of a patient. The invention also relates to receptacles containing the particle mass and the inhaler for use therein. 1. A method of delivering an agent to the pulmonary system of a compromised patient , in a single breath-activated step , comprising administering a particle mass comprising an agent from an inhaler containing less than 5 milligrams of the mass , wherein at least about 50% of the mass in the receptacle is delivered to the pulmonary system of the patient.2. A method of claim 1 , wherein the compromised patient has a peak inspiratory flow rate of about 15 liters per minute.3. A method of claim 1 , wherein the inhaler contains less than 4 milligrams of the mass.4. A method of claim 1 , wherein the mass has a tap density of less than about 0.4 g/cm.5. A method of claim 1 , wherein the mass mean geometric diameter of the mass emitted from the inhaler is between about 3 microns and 15 microns.6. A method of claim 1 , wherein the mass mean geometric diameter of the mass emitted form the inhaler is between about 3 microns and 10 microns.7. A method of claim 1 , wherein the mass mean aerodynamic diameter of the mass emitted from the inhaler is between about 1 and 5 microns.8. A method of claim 1 , wherein the mass mean aerodynamic diameter of the mass emitted from the inhaler is between about 1 and 3 microns.9. A method of claim 1 , wherein the emitted dose from the inhaler is greater than about 70%.10. A method of claim 1 , wherein the mass consists essentially of spray-dried particles.11. A method of claim 1 , wherein the inhaler comprises: a first casing portion; a cylindrical chamber claim 1 , defined ...

DEVICE FOR DISPENSING A PLURALITY OF UNITARY DOSES OF DRY POWDER, AND INHALER COMPRISING SUCH DEVICE

Various embodiments relate to a device for dispensing a plurality of unitary doses of dry powder. The device includes: a casing; first and second supports respectively for two carriers each having a plurality of housings for respective unitary doses adapted to be connected to the mouthpiece for inhalation of the dose, the first and second supports being moveably mounted within the casing for sequentially connecting the housings to the mouthpiece; an indexing mechanism adapted to engage and move the first and second supports; and a changeover mechanism adapted to cause the device to pass from a first dispensing state to a second dispensing state and lock the second support in its stationary position while the device is in the first dispensing state, and to lock the first support in its stationary position while the device is in the second dispensing state. 1. A device for dispensing a plurality of unitary doses of dry powder , comprising:a casing provided with a mouthpiece for inhalation by a user;first and second supports respectively for two carriers each having a plurality of housings for respective unitary doses adapted to be connected to the mouthpiece for inhalation of the dose, the first and second supports being moveably mounted within the casing for sequentially connecting the housings to the mouthpiece;an indexing mechanism adapted to engage and move the first and second supports, the indexing mechanism and the supports being configured so thatin a first dispensing state of the device, the first support is in engagement with the indexing mechanism so as to be moveable with respect to the casing, and the second support is disengaged from the indexing mechanism so as to be stationary with respect to the casing,in a subsequent second dispensing state of the device, the second support is in engagement with the indexing mechanism so as to be moveable with respect to the casing, and the first support is disengaged from the indexing mechanism so as to be ...

SWALLOWABLE CAPSULE FOR INSUFFLATION OF GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

A system for insufflating a body cavity comprising a swallowable capsule comprising a chamber () containing a fluid capable to generate biocompatible gas or vapour by phase transition or chemical reaction, the chamber () being formed with at least one orifice () for placing it in communication with the outside. The orifice () is blocked by a shutter () made of magnetic material and there are provided elastic means () able to generate an elastic force sufficient to keep said shutter sealingly engaged in the orifice. The system further comprises magnetic actuating means () external to the body cavity for generating a magnetic force having strength sufficient to overcome the elastic force of the elastic means disengaging the shutter from the orifice. 1. A system for insufflation of a body cavity comprising a swallowable capsule comprising a chamber containing a fluid capable of generating biocompatible gas and/or vapour by phase transition or chemical reaction , said chamber being formed with at least one orifice for communicating with the outside of the capsule , said at least one orifice being blocked by a shutter of ferromagnetic material and being provided elastic means for generating an elastic force sufficient to keep said shutter sealingly engaged in said orifice , said system further comprising magnetic actuating means external to said body cavity for generating a magnetic force having a strength sufficient to overcome the elastic force of said elastic means , thereby disengaging said shutter from said orifice.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said capsule extends along a longitudinal axis (X) and wherein in said capsule claim 1 , at said orifice claim 1 , a seat is formed perpendicularly extending to said axis and in which said shutter in ferromagnetic material is slidingly arranged.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said shutter in ferromagnetic material comprises a permanent magnet from which a shutter extends engaged with said orifice ...

Systems and Methods for Cleaning a Minimally Invasive Instrument

An anatomical probe system comprises an elongated flexible body and an operational component extending within a channel of the flexible body. The system also comprises a support member at a distal end of the elongated flexible body. The support member includes a fluid director adapted to direct a fluid from the channel toward the operational component. The fluid may be automatically directed towards the operational component in response to detecting a material obstruction of an image. 1. An anatomical probe system comprising:an elongated flexible body;an operational component extending within a channel of the flexible body; anda support member at a distal end of the elongated flexible body, the support member including a fluid director adapted to direct a fluid from the channel toward the operational component.2. The system of wherein the operational component is an image capture instrument.3. The system of further comprisinga first detector configured to detect an obstruction of a view of an image capture instrument;a cleaning device configured to initiate a cleaning routine of the image capture instrument when conditioned by the first detector;a second detector configured to detect a decreased obstruction of the view of the image capture instrument and to condition the cleaning device to terminate the cleaning routing.4. The system of wherein the operational component is an illumination device.5. The system of wherein the support member further includes a frame sized and shaped to receive the operational component.6. The system of further comprising a fluid conveyance system for conveying the fluid through the flexible body and the support member.7. The system of wherein the conveyed fluid contacts the operational component within the flexible body.8. The system of wherein the fluid conveyance system provides an irrigation fluid.9. The system of wherein the fluid conveyance system provides an insufflation gas.10. The system of wherein the fluid conveyance system ...

VISUAL INSUFFLATION PORT

A visual insufflation obturator is provided. The obturator includes seals, valves, screens and/or various other tip features to eliminate the ingress of fluids, matter and/or gas that can disrupt the visual field of the laparoscope disposed within the obturator. The obturator provides additional features such as lens and anti-fog features to further increase visibility of the scope, efficiently insufflate the patient and ultimately provide an access channel into the insufflated abdomen once the visual insufflation obturator is removed. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical access device comprising an insufflation obturator comprising:an elongate body having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end and a body lumen extending from the proximal end of the elongate body to the distal end of the elongate body;a handle connected to the proximal end of the elongate body;a bladeless, tapered tip at the distal end of the elongate body and having a tip cavity, the tip cavity being interconnected with the body lumen; the tip having an inner surface and an outer surface defining a tip wall; the tip including an insufflation vent hole extending across the tip wall through the outer surface and the inner surface and into the tip cavity interconnecting the tip cavity with outside of the tip;an insufflation gas pathway defined from the proximal end of the elongate body and out through the vent hole for the delivery of insufflation gas; anda micro-seal located adjacent to the vent hole and configured such that the entire micro-seal is movable with respect to the tip between a first position sealing the vent hole and a second position permitting insufflation gas to flow out through the vent hole.22. The obturator of wherein the micro-seal further includes a spring configured to bias the micro-seal into the second position.23. The obturator of wherein the micro-seal is in the first position and pressurization of the obturator by delivery of insufflation gas into the insufflation gas ...

INHALER

The invention relates to an inhaler () comprising a capsule housing () for containing a medicament capsule (). The inhaler includes an airflow path () through which air flows during an airflow event from at least one air inlet () to an outlet (), the airflow path passing through the capsule housing. There is a first sensor (), a processor () and a power source () for powering the processor. The capsule housing is defined by at least one wall () and configured such that when a capsule is located in the capsule housing and sufficient air flows along the airflow path through the capsule housing, the capsule moves within the capsule housing. The first sensor is arranged on the inhaler so that it is able to detect the movement of the capsule within the capsule housing and generate a first signal indicative of said movement. The processor receives the first signal from the first sensor and uses said first signal to determine whether the first signal is indicative of the presence, or absence, of a capsule in the capsule housing during an airflow event and generate a capsule signal indicative thereof. 1. An inhaler comprising a capsule housing for containing a medicament capsule , an airflow path through which air flows during an airflow event from at least one air inlet to an outlet , the airflow path passing through the capsule housing , a first sensor , a processor and a power source for powering the processor , the capsule housing being defined by at least one wall and configured such that when a capsule is located in the capsule housing and air flows along the airflow path through the capsule housing , the capsule moves within the capsule housing , the first sensor is arranged on the inhaler so that it is able to detect the movement of the capsule within the capsule housing and generate a first signal indicative of said movement , the processor receiving the first signal from the first sensor and using said first signal to determine whether the first signal is ...

SYSTEM FOR HEATED GAS INSUFFLATION IN PATIENTS

A system includes an insufflator provided with a gas inlet, a valve that regulates the flow to be supplied, an adjustable heater for the gas to be supplied, a sensor that detects the temperature of the heated gas, an outlet for supplying the gas, and a mechanism for propelling the gas toward the supply outlet. A disposable supply duct can be coupled to the gas outlet for the insufflator in order to convey the heated gas into the patient and a return duct for the gas is connected to a distal area of the supply duct and to an inlet of the heater, wherein the gas supply duct and the gas return duct form a continuous recirculation circuit for heated gas. 112345676. System for heated gas insufflation in patients , comprising:—an insufflator () provided with: a gas inlet () , a valve () that regulates the flow of gas to be supplied , an adjustable heater () for the gas to be supplied , a sensor () that detects the temperature of the heated gas , an outlet () for supplying the gas , and means () for propelling the gas toward the supply outlet () and;{'b': 8', '6', '1, "a disposable supply duct (), that may be coupled to the gas outlet () of the insufflator in order to convey the gas, heated and supplied by the insufflator (), into a patient's cavity; characterized in that:"}{'b': 9', '8', '4', '8', '9, "the system comprises a gas return duct () connected to the supply duct () at an area near the end intended to be introduced into a patient's cavity and to an outlet of the heater (), the gas supply duct () and the gas return duct () forming a continuous recirculation circuit for the gas that is heated at a constant supply temperature."}248101. System claim 1 , according to claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises claim 1 , between the heater () and the supply duct () claim 1 , a storage reservoir () through which the gas heated in the insufflator () circulates.3811. System according to claim 1 , characterized in that the supply duct () has a temperature sensor () at a ...

Lumen occlusion detection

Devices and methods are disclosed to detect or verify fallopian tube occlusion. Devices include an elongated body, a continuous open space extending between proximal and distal openings, a first pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or fluid flow within the continuous open space, at least one seal member protruding from the outer wall of the elongated body, and a second pressure sensor or flow meter configured to measure a pressure or flow meter within a space created by the at least one seal member.

POWDER DISPERSION APPARATUS, METHOD OF MAKING AND USING THE APPARATUS, AND COMPONENTS THAT CAN BE USED ON THE APPARATUS AND OTHER DEVICES

Methods and apparatuses for the pulmonary delivery of a composition, such as methods and apparatuses for dispersing dry powder medicaments for inhalation by a patient. Elements or aspects of the apparatuses, including receptacle puncturing, mechanisms, deoccluding devices, receptacle impacting devices, and receptacle lock devices or systems. 1. A powder dispensing apparatus , comprising:a support for supporting a powder-containing blister, the blister having at least one wall;an outlet for communicating a flow of powder to a user of the apparatus;a feed tube communicating with the outlet, the feed tube structured and arranged to deliver powder from the blister to the outlet;a blister impacting device comprising at least one arm that impacts the blister; and a cutting mechanism configured to create at least one air inlet opening in the wall of the blister, whereby air may be drawn into the blister to aerosolize the powder therein.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blister impacting device impacts the blister during or after insertion of the blister into the apparatus.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the blister impacting device rotates and impacts the blister during or after insertion of the blister into the apparatus.4. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the blister impacting device comprises a plurality of radially extending arms.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the radially extending arms is moved by the blister during insertion of the blister into the apparatus.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein at least one of the radially extending arms is caused to move during insertion of the blister into the apparatus and at least another of the radially extending arms impacts the blister during insertion of the blister into the apparatus.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a biasing member that causes the blister impacting device to impact the blister during insertion of the blister into the apparatus.8. The apparatus of ...

Delivery device and related methods

A delivery device that includes a cutter for opening a barrier layer to provide fluid access to a dose chamber, and a diverting structure for direct air flow toward the dose chamber.

Single Port Device Having Integral Filter/Vent

A laparoscopic port device includes a compliant port body having a distal and proximal end having a lumen extending therethrough. The lumen has a filtering agent configured to retain or treat particulate contaminates present in insufflation gases. The laparoscopic port device further includes a valve operatively connected with the lumen to selectively regulate flow of the insufflation gases therethrough.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR NON-INVASIVE ANATOMICAL AND SYSTEMIC COOLING AND NEUROPROTECTION

The present invention provides a method and device for non-invasive anatomical and systemic cooling. The method and device provide for cooling of various bodily fluid-containing spaces or surfaces, such as mucus-containing spaces or surfaces via delivery of a dry fluid not including a coolant into or upon the mucus-containing space or surface. Exposure of such mucus to the dry fluid results in evaporation and cooling of the anatomical feature and/or systemic cooling, as intended. In this fashion, therapeutic hypothermia may be achieved to provide for neuroprotection of various organs after ischemic insult, such the brain after cardiac arrest. 1. A method of cooling an anatomical feature in a mammal by controlled evaporation of a body fluid from a bodily fluid-containing space or surface of the mammal , comprising delivering a dry fluid not including a coolant into or upon the bodily fluid-containing space or surface to provide controlled evaporation of the bodily fluid upon contact with the dry fluid resulting in cooling of the anatomical feature or systemic cooling.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a gas.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the gas is delivered via a device comprising:a) a conduit comprising: a proximal end, a distal end, a first lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, and one or more fluid release ports at the distal end in fluid communication with the first lumen; andb) a gas source in fluid communication with the proximal end of the first lumen for supplying gas to the first lumen;wherein the gas flows distally along the first lumen through the fluid delivery ports to contact the bodily fluid-containing space.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the device further comprises:c) a second lumen extending toward the distal end of the conduit;d) one or more return ports at the distal end in fluid communication with the second lumen; ande) an exhaust port in fluid communication with the proximal end of the second lumen;wherein ...

INTRANASAL DELIVERY DEVICES

Devices for delivery of dry powder formulations are also provided. Devices can be single-use devices. Formulations and methods of manufacture are provided for dry powder compositions suitable for intranasal administration. Also provided are methods of use for preventing or controlling emesis and other diseases and disorders and devices, compositions, and methods for nasal delivery of therapeutic formulations. 171-. (canceled)73. The device of claim 72 , wherein the first position is a closed configuration that prevents the flow of air from the air source; and the second position is an open figuration which allows the flow of air from the air source.74. The device of claim 72 , wherein the device is adapted to deliver between 80% and 99% of the single dose of powdered therapeutic formulation into the nostril of the subject after one or more activations of the air source.75. The device of claim 72 , wherein the first shelf comprises at least one slit.76. The device of claim 75 , wherein the at least one slit lies at a 45 degree angle relative to an edge of the first shelf; or wherein the at least one slit is adapted to permit air flow from the air source to the nozzle when the air source is engaged.77. The device of claim 72 , wherein the first shelf comprises about 3-20 slits.78. The device of claim 72 , wherein the first shelf comprises about 8 slits.79. The device of claim 72 , wherein the valve comprises an inner inlet section that is connected to the conical top section.80. The device of claim 72 , wherein the valve is partially located within a nozzle pipe of the nozzle.81. The device of claim 80 , wherein the conical top section and first cylindrical section of the valve are located within the nozzle pipe; or wherein the second cylindrical section of the valve is not located within the nozzle pipe.82. The device of claim 80 , wherein the first shelf contacts the nozzle pipe when the air source is activated.83. The device of claim 72 , wherein the valve ...

Method Of Forming An Aerosol For Inhalation Delivery

The present invention relates to the inhalation delivery of aerosols containing small particles. Specifically, it relates to a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy. The method involves: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor, wherein the coated composition is in the form of a film less than 10 μthick; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy. In another aspect, a method of forming an aerosol for use in inhalation therapy is provided, wherein the method comprises: (a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising a drug to form a vapor in less than 100 milliseconds, wherein the vapor has a mass greater than 0.1 mg; and, (b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol, which is used in inhalation therapy 1. A method of forming an aerosol comprising loxapine , said method comprising:(a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising loxapine for a period of time, thereby forming a vapor, wherein the period is less than 500 milliseconds and wherein the increase in temperature of the substrate over the period is greater than 1000° C./s; and(b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol comprising loxapine.2. A method of forming an aerosol comprising loxapine , said method comprising:(a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising loxapine to form a vapor in a period of time less than 100 milliseconds, wherein the vapor has a mass greater than 0.1 mg; and(b) allowing the vapor to cool, thereby forming an aerosol comprising loxapine.3. A method of forming an aerosol comprising loxapine , said method comprising:(a) heating a substrate coated with a composition comprising loxapine, thereby forming a vapor;(b) establishing an airflow over the surface of the coated composition during said heating; and(c) allowing the vapors to cool in the air flow thereby forming an aerosol comprising loxapine; ...

High-Flow Luer Lock Connector for a Luer Lock Connection

A high-flow luer lock connector is disclosed. A high-flow luer lock connector comprises a connector body defining an interior region, a lumen, and an extended passageway. The interior region is bounded by a cylindrical side wall and a base wall. The lumen is defined at the base wall of the interior region and extends no more than 0.274 of an inch into the interior region. The extended passageway comprises a first and second end and passes through the connector body and the lumen. The extended passageway is in communication with the interior region to allow insufflation gas to flow through the interior region and extended passageway. 1. A luer lock connector for use in an insufflation system comprising:a connector body comprising elastomeric material;a conic interior region defined by the connector body, the interior region bounded by a conic side wall and a base wall; andan extended passageway defined by the connector body comprising a first end and a second end, the extended passageway passing through the connector body at the base wall, the extended passageway in communication with the interior region to allow insufflation gas to flow through the interior region and extended passageway.2. The luer lock connector of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of internal ribs defined on the conic side wall of the conic interior region.3. The luer lock connector of claim 2 , wherein:an open end of the conic interior region is operative to receive a female luer connector dimensioned according to one of ISO standards 594-1 or 594-2;the plurality of internal ribs is operative to receive a corresponding plurality of threads or lugs defined on the female luer connector and position an exterior of the female luer connector securely against the elastomeric material of the base wall; andthe elastomeric material of the base wall is operative to seal against at least an opening of the female luer connector and place the opening of the female luer connector in communication with ...

Feeding Tube With Insufflation Device And Related Methods Therefor

A feeding tube assembly for insertion and delivery of nutrients into an alimentary canal is disclosed. A method of facilitating the use of the feeding tube with an insufflation device is also disclosed. The feeding tube assembly has a feeding tube with opposite proximal and distal ends, a feeding passage extending between the proximal and distal ends, an outlet proximate the distal end and in fluid communication with the feeding passage, a port at the proximal end and in fluid communication with the outlet; and an air insufflation device fluidly connectable to the port comprising a compressible air bulb having a bulb inlet and a bulb outlet; an inlet check valve at the bulb inlet, an outlet check valve at the bulb outlet, and a relief valve fluidly connected to the bulb outlet. 1. A feeding tube assembly for insertion and delivery of nutrients into an alimentary canal of a subject , comprising:a feeding tube having opposite proximal and distal ends, a feeding passage defined therein and extending between the proximal and distal ends, an outlet proximate the distal end and in fluid communication with the feeding passage, and a port disposed at the proximal end and in fluid communication with the outlet; andan air insufflation device fluidly connectable to one of the first and second ports, comprising a compressible air bulb having a bulb inlet and a bulb outlet; an inlet check valve disposed at the bulb inlet to unidirectionally allow air to flow into the bulb, and a relief valve fluidly connected to the bulb outlet.2. The feeding tube assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an imaging assembly secured to the feeding tube proximate the distal end thereof.3. The feeding tube assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:an outlet check valve disposed at the bulb outlet to unidirectionally allow air to flow from the bulb;a conduit comprising opposite first and second conduit ends, and a conduit lumen defined therein, the conduit lumen fluidly connecting the first and ...

DEVICE FOR INHALING PULVERULENT SUBSTANCES

The invention relates to a device (), which is closable by a cap, for inhaling powdery substances (), particularly of a medicinal kind, contained in capsules () that can be displaced by means of a slider () into an emptying position for the purpose of aspirating completely the content thereof. To further improve such a device in terms of clean storage, it is proposed to dispose the air inlet for the mouthpiece channel () adjacent to and below the closed mouthpiece cap (). 13-. (canceled)41131494133526310362826. A device () for inhaling powdery substances () , particularly of a medicinal kind , from capsules () that are displaceable by means of a slider () into an emptying position , in which position the capsule wall () can be pierced , by means of displaceable needles () , for aspirating completely the content of the capsule through a mouthpiece channel () , which runs in axial extension of the capsule chamber () and is overlaid by a hinged-on cap () in the manner of a cover , wherein the air inlet opening () is located under the closed cap () , offset laterally and axially with respect to the mouthpiece outlet () and extends to an inlet opening () of the capsule chamber ().51210. The device according to claim 4 , wherein a capsule insertion channel () is located radially opposite from the air inlet opening () and can likewise be overlaid by the cap. The invention relates to a device for inhaling powdery substances, particularly of a medicinal kind, contained in capsules that are displaceable by means of a slider into an emptying position, in which position the capsule wall can be pierced, by means of two needles which are displaceable in the slider, for aspirating completely the content of the capsule through a mouthpiece channel extending in axial extension of the capsule chamber.Devices of the kind in question are known, also called capsule inhalers. They serve primarily for the inhalation of medicinal substances in powder form that are further portioned in ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TETHERLESS INSUFFLATION IN COLON CAPSULE ENDOSCOPY

A system and method of wireless controlled COinsufflation for use in colon capsule endoscopy. The system includes a device to inflate the colon through the use of a swallowable capsule including a first compound and a second compound for generating a biocompatible chemical reaction that provides a level of insufflation to enhance visualization and to allow for magnetic locomotion within the colon. The chemical reaction achieves relevant colon insufflation (enough to enable diagnostic relevance) by producing CO(carbon dioxide). 1. A device for insufflating a body cavity , the device comprising:a first chamber, a second chamber, and a port;a wall between the first chamber and the second chamber, the wall including a recessed portion and an opening in the recessed portion for fluid communication between the first chamber and the second chamber;a magnetic sphere positioned in the first chamber and configured to be received in the recessed portion and to close the opening; anda ferromagnetic ring positioned in the second chamber, the ferromagnetic ring including an opening aligned with the opening in the recessed portion, the ferromagnetic ring magnetically coupled to the magnetic sphere.2. The device of further comprising a first compound contained within the first chamber.3. The device of further comprising a second compound contained within the second chamber.4. The device of wherein the first compound is citric acid and the second compound is sodium bicarbonate and wherein a molar ratio of the first compound to the second compound is between about 4:1 to about 2:1.5. The device of wherein the first compound is citric acid and the second compound is sodium bicarbonate and wherein a molar ratio of the first compound to the second compound is about 3:1.6. The device of wherein the first compound is citric acid.7. The device of wherein the citric acid is in solid form.8. The device of wherein the second compound is sodium bicarbonate.9. The device of wherein sodium ...

PLEATED SEAL FOR SURGICAL HAND OR INSTRUMENT ACCESS

A surgical access assembly for a surgical instrument and/or a surgeon's hand, the assembly including a housing, such as a wound retractor, and a seal body mounted to the housing. The seal body may have a pleated configuration when viewed in cross-section. The seal body may have a first surface and a second surface, the first surface having a plurality of radially-extending first channels and the second surface having a plurality of radially-extending second channels, the plurality of first channels being offset from the plurality of second channels. The seal body may define a substantially centrally disposed opening for reception of a hand/arm or instrument. In addition, the seal body may define one or more additional openings for simultaneous reception of an instrument and a hand. 1. A hand or instrument access assembly comprising:a housing; anda seal body mounted to the housing, the seal having a first surface and a second surface, the seal body defining a substantially centrally disposed opening therethrough;wherein the first surface has a plurality of radially-extending first channels and the second surface has a plurality of radially-extending second channels, the plurality of first channels being offset from the plurality of second channels.2. The hand or instrument access assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first channels have a first width and the plurality of second channels have a second width claim 1 , the first width being equal to the second width.3. The hand or instrument access assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first channels have a first width and the plurality of second channels have a second width claim 1 , the first width being different than the second width.4. The hand or instrument access assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of first channels and the plurality of second channels each form a star-shaped configuration.5. The hand or instrument access assembly according to claim 1 , ...

Insufflation device and method of adjusting intra-abdominal pressure

An insufflation device includes: a gas feeding conduit for feeding a predetermined gas which is fed from a gas supply source into a body cavity; and a processor. The processor measures a gas feeding time period until a predetermined amount of the gas is fed according to a set pressure, measures a pressure in the body cavity, calculates a gas discharging time period based on the set pressure and a measurement result of the measured pressure; and adjusts a gas feeding flow rate of the gas according to a difference between the measured gas feeding time period and the calculated gas discharging time period.

DRY POWDER DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM AND METHODS

A pulmonary drug delivery system is disclosed, including a breath-powered, dry powder inhaler, with or without a cartridge for delivering a dry powder formulation. The inhaler and cartridge can be provided with a drug delivery formulation comprising, for example, a diketopiperazine and an active ingredient, including, small organic molecules, peptides and proteins, including, hormones such as insulin and glucagon-like peptide 1 for the treatment of disease and disorders, for example, diseases and disorders, including endocrine disease such as diabetes and/or obesity. 1. A medicament cartridge comprising:a powder container;a lid; andan internal volume,wherein the lid includes a deflector or stem protruding from an undersurface facing the internal volume to direct airflow entering the internal volume from a direction parallel to the lid to a substantially downward direction to a direction substantially parallel to the lid to a direction substantially perpendicular to the lid to exit the powder container.2. The medicament cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the dry powder medicament cartridge is configured to include a containment configuration and a dosing configuration.3. The medicament cartridge of claim 2 , wherein in the containment configuration the dry powder is sealed from outside air.4. The medicament cartridge of claim 2 , wherein in the containment configuration the dry powder is sealed from the deflector or stem.5. The medicament cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the airflow exits the medicament cartridge through the lid.6. The medicament cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the medicament cartridge includes a dry powder.7. The medicament cartridge of claim 6 , wherein the dry powder comprises a diketopiperazine or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.8. The medicament cartridge of claim 7 , wherein the diketopiperazine is of the formula 2 claim 7 ,5-diketo-3 claim 7 ,6-bis(N—X-4-aminobutyl)piperazine claim 7 , wherein X is selected from the group consisting of ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING PRESSURE IN A BODY CAVITY

A method includes receiving, from a primary pressure sensor, a pressure measurement indicative of a pressure of a patient cavity and controlling, by an insufflator, a supply of the insufflation fluid to the patient cavity based on the pressure measurement from the primary pressure sensor. The method further includes delivering, by a trocar, the supplied insufflation fluid to the patient cavity via an access port, wherein: the access port comprises a seal and a retractor; and the access port facilitates access therethrough to the patient cavity. 1. A system comprising:an insufflator configured to supply insufflation fluid to a patient cavity, the insufflator comprising a processor and a computer-readable media having logic stored thereon;an access port comprising a seal and a retractor, the access port facilitating access therethrough to the patient cavity;a primary pressure sensor configured to determine a pressure measurement indicative of a pressure of the patient cavity; receive the insufflation fluid supplied by the insufflator; and', 'deliver the insufflation fluid to the patient cavity via the access port;, 'a trocar configured to the insufflator is communicatively coupled to the primary pressure sensor; and', receive the pressure measurement from the primary pressure sensor; and', 'control the supply of the insufflation fluid to the patient based on the pressure measurement from the primary pressure sensor., 'the logic stored on the computer-readable media is configured, when executed on the processor, to], 'wherein2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the trocar is configured to penetrate the seal of the access port thereby directing the insufflation fluid to the patient cavity.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the trocar receives the insufflation fluid from a conduit comprising a first end and a second end claim 1 , wherein the first end is coupled to the insufflator and the second end is coupled to the trocar.4. The system of claim 1 , ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OPTIMIZING AND MAINTAINING VISUALIZATION OF A SURGICAL FIELD DURING THE USE OF SURGICAL SCOPES

A method of defogging and cleaning a laparoscope includes: (1) inserting a laparoscope into a sheath; (2) inserting the laparoscope and sheath into a body cavity; (3) providing gas to a plurality of gas lumens within a wall of the sheath such that the gas flows through the gas lumens and over a lens of the laparoscope to defog the lens while the laparoscope is in the body cavity; and (4) providing a fluid comprising a surface-active agent to a fluid lumen within the wall of the sheath such that the fluid flows through the fluid lumen and over the lens to clean the lens while the laparoscope is in the body cavity. 1. A method of defogging and cleaning a laparoscope , comprising:inserting a laparoscope into a sheath;inserting the laparoscope and sheath into a body cavity;providing gas to a plurality of gas lumens within a wall of the sheath such that the gas flows through the gas lumens and over a lens of the laparoscope to defog the lens while the laparoscope is in the body cavity; andproviding a fluid comprising a surface-active agent to a fluid lumen within the wall of the sheath such that the fluid flows through the fluid lumen and over the lens to clean the lens while the laparoscope is in the body cavity.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising providing a burst of air through the gas lumens to clear droplets of the fluid from the lens.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gas is from an insufflator coupled with the sheath.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is from a syringe coupled with the sheath.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising deflecting the gas from distal ends of the gas lumens over the lens with a deflector connected to a distal end of the sheath.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising deflecting the fluid from a distal end of the fluid lumen over the lens with a deflector connected to a distal end of the sheath.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising locking the laparoscope in place relative to the sheath.8. The ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GAS MAINTENANCE TO A BODY CAVITY USING A TROCAR

According to one embodiment, a method includes positioning a portion of a trocar into a patient cavity. The trocar includes an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member disposed about the inner tubular member. The outer tubular member has at least a first chamber and a second chamber separated from the first chamber. The method also includes inserting a surgical instrument into the inner tubular member, and supplying an insufflation gas to the patient cavity by providing the insufflation gas through the first chamber of the outer tubular member. 1. A method comprising:positioning a portion of a trocar into a patient cavity, the trocar comprising an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member disposed about the inner tubular member, the outer tubular member having at least a first chamber and a second chamber separated from the first chamber;inserting a surgical instrument into the inner tubular member; andsupplying an insufflation gas to the patient cavity by providing the insufflation gas through the first chamber of the outer tubular member.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting a surgical instrument into the inner tubular member comprising inserting the surgical instrument in the tubular member when the insufflation gas is being supplied to the patient cavity.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting a surgical instrument into the inner tubular member comprising inserting the surgical instrument in the tubular member when the insufflation gas is not being supplied to the patient cavity.4. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising removing smoke from the patient cavity through the second chamber of the outer tubular member.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein removing the smoke comprises applying claim 4 , by a vacuum break disposed within the trocar claim 4 , a vacuum to the outer tubular member.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inner tubular member comprises a wall formed with at least one aperture to the outer tubular member.7. The ...

TROCAR SLEEVE

A trocar sleeve that isolates the surgical device or movement thereof to inhibit or prevent an established non-jet streaming condition from becoming a jet streaming condition and a method of inhibiting or preventing a jet streaming condition from occurring due to instrument obstruction. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The method of insufflating a body cavity without damaging a tissue in the body cavity that might occur during transient conditions within the trocar sleeve comprising:directing a fluid flow from a first chamber in a trocar sleeve through ports in the trocar sleeve at a velocity less than a jet streaming velocity;inserting or manipulating an instrument in a further chamber that is isolated from the first chamber to prevent the instrument therein from affecting the flow of fluid from the first chamber to thereby maintain the velocity of the fluid at less than the jet streaming velocity.5. The method of wherein the step of directing the instrument through the second chamber comprises directing the instrument through a lumen located in a member extending through the first chamber.6. The method of wherein the step of directing the instrument through the second chamber comprises directing the instrument through a further trocar sleeve remote from said trocar sleeve.7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled) This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/058,435 filed Feb. 15, 2005 (pending).This invention relates to the field of medical devices, and more specifically to a trocar sleeve for delivery of an insufflation fluid in a non jet-streaming condition regardless of whether instruments are present in the trocar sleeve.NoneNoneA physician can use a trocar device to deliver fluid into a body cavity during specific medical procedures or treatments. The purpose of using such a device is to inflate or distend the body cavity to allow the surgeon (1) exploration of the area in which the surgery will be performed and (2) to ...

DRY POWDER INHALATION SYSTEM

Dry powder inhaler systems for pulmonary delivery of pharmaceuticals are disclosed. 2. The inhalation system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined airflow distribution around said cartridge ranges from about 70 to 90% of total airflow volume.3. The inhalation system of claim 1 , wherein the dry powder medicament comprises a diketopiperazine and a pharmaceutically active ingredient selected from a peptide claim 1 , a protein claim 1 , a hormone claim 1 , analogs thereof or combinations thereof.4. The inhalation system of claim 1 , wherein the inhaler and cartridge are configured to provide an airflow resistance ranging from 0.08 and 0.15 √kPa/liters per minute.5. The inhalation system of claim 1 , wherein said housing having a top wall claim 1 , a bottom wall claim 1 , a first side wall and a second side wall;a mouthpiece engaging section, a mouthpiece storage section, and an air intake section having a conduit with a first opening to allow ambient air intake and a second opening in communication with the mouthpiece engaging section which allows air flow therethrough;said mouthpiece being separable from said housing and comprising a chamber structurally configured to house said cartridge and to engage with said mouthpiece engaging section of said housing; an oral placement section extending from said chamber and having an air inlet which communicates with said chamber and an air outlet in communication with ambient air.6. The inhalation system of claim 5 , wherein said mouthpiece engaging section of said 5 housing has an outer wall claim 5 , an inner wall and a bottom wall contiguous with the said first side wall claim 5 , said second side wall and bottom walls respective of said housing claim 5 , and configured to adapt to said mouthpiece chamber of said mouthpiece.7. The inhalation system of claim 5 , wherein said mouthpiece engaging section further comprises a protrusion from said bottom wall configured to receive and hold the medicament containing cartridge.8. ...

CANNULA ASSEMBLY FOR ROBOTICALLY ASSISTED PRESSURE REGULATED LAPAROSCOPIC SURGICAL PROCEDURES

A cannula assembly for use in robotic surgery is disclosed that includes a robotic cannula having a housing with an open end and a tubular portion extending distally from the housing, the tubular portion being dimensioned to accommodate passage of a surgical instrument having a 12 mm diameter, an adapter assembly configured for engagement within the open end of the cannula housing and including a tubular body with a passage supporting a primary seal dimensioned to accommodate passage of a surgical instrument having a 12 mm diameter, and an insert tube dimensioned to extend through the passage of the body portion of the adapter assembly and the tubular portion of the robotic cannula, the insert tube including a head portion with a passage supporting a secondary seal dimensioned to accommodate a surgical instrument having an 8 mm diameter. 1. A cannula assembly for use in robotically assisted laparoscopic surgery , comprising:a) an adapter assembly configured for reception within an open end of a proximal housing portion of a robotic cannula and including a tubular body with a central passage supporting a primary seal; andb) an insert tube dimensioned and configured to extend through the central passage of the tubular body of the adapter assembly and a tubular portion of the robotic cannula portion, the insert tube including an upper cup with an access port supporting a secondary seal.2. The cannula assembly of claim 1 , wherein the adapter assembly includes an upper housing for supporting the primary seal within the central passage of the tubular body of the adapter assembly.3. The cannula assembly of claim 2 , wherein an inlet port extends from the upper housing of the adapter for connecting the adapter to a gas delivery tube.4. The cannula assembly of claim 3 , wherein a toggle valve is operatively associated with the inlet port for controlling the flow of gas to the adapter assembly.5. The cannula assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a clamping collar ...

EPIDERMAL SUSPENSION SPRAY DEVICE

A dermo-epidermal suspension spray device, said device comprising: a refill capsule (H) to contain skin pieces, said refill capsule (H) placed inside a sample loader (B); a stirrer mechanism to be connected to said refill capsule (H/) so that a solution of skin pieces and saline is continuously stirred to maintain a uniformly suspended solution or skin pieces and saline in a non-homogenous stirred manner; a nozzle (A) to spray said uniformly suspended solution from said refill capsule (H/) onto a portion of a body where grafting is required; an actuator (D) to enable spraying of said uniformly suspended solution; and air container (G) to store compressed air, said air container (G) connected to said refill capsule (H) so that said compressed air is used for spraying said uniformly suspended solution of skin pieces and saline through said nozzle (A). 1. A dermo-epidermal suspension spray device , the device comprising:a refill capsule configured to contain skin pieces, wherein the refill capsule is inside a sample loader;a stirrer configured to be connected to the refill capsule so that a solution of skin pieces and saline is continuously stirred to maintain a uniformly suspended solution of skin pieces and saline in a non-homogenous stirred manner;a nozzle, co-axial to the refill capsule and operatively in front of the refill capsule, wherein the nozzle is configured to spray the uniformly suspended solution from the refill capsule onto a portion of a body where grafting is required;an actuator configured to drive the uniformly suspended solution from the refill capsule through the nozzle on to the portion of body; andan air container configured to store compressed air, wherein the air container is connected to the refill capsule so that the compressed air is used for spraying the uniformly suspended solution of skin pieces and saline through the nozzle.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the stirrer is a motorized shaker.3. The device as claimed in claim ...

INSUFFLATION SYSTEM

Various implementations include an insufflation system for use with an endoscope. The insufflation system includes a housing, COsystem, water system, foot pedal, control system, aromatic dispersion system, audio system, and water tubing valve. Various implementations also include a more visible foot pedal, which is useful in low-lighting or difficult-to-see environments. In some implementations, a valve couples conduits from two water containers to an endoscope. The valve allows for more than one water container to be connected to the endoscope simultaneously. In the first position, water flows only from the first water container. In the second position, water flows only from the second water container. The valve prevents water-flow from both of the water containers to happen simultaneously. The valve allows for the operator to quickly switch the source of the water, thereby facilitating the continuation of a procedure in the case that the first water container is fully depleted. 1. An insufflation system , the system comprising:{'sub': 2', '2, 'a housing defining an inlet COport and an outlet COport;'}{'sub': 2', '2, 'a COconduit disposed within the housing that couples the inlet and outlet COports;'}an endoscope water pump coupled to the housing;a foot pedal coupled to a control system, the control system being electrically coupled to the endoscope water pump and the housing, and the foot pedal being compressible, wherein compression of the foot pedal causes generation of an electrical signal that causes the endoscope water pump to turn on or off, and the foot pedal has an outer surface that is at least partially illuminated; anda valve configured for selecting a water container from two or more water containers for providing water to an endoscope.2. (canceled)3. The insufflation system of claim 1 , further comprising a water container coupled to the housing.4. The insufflation system of claim 42 , further comprising an endoscope for being coupled to a COsource ...

GAS INJECTION STABILIZATION DEVICE

The present disclosure relates to a gas injection stabilization device and comprises: a fixed volume part having a first gas space with a fixed volume; at least one variable volume part which is in communication with the fixed volume part, and which has a volume that varies due to a gas introduced to and discharged from the fixed volume part, and which has a second gas space connected to the first gas space; a gas supply part which is connected to the fixed volume part and receives a supply of a gas from an external gas supply device; and a gas discharge part which is connected to the fixed volume part and discharges a gas to an external surgical space. 1. A gas injection stabilization device for reducing a pressure change of a gas injected to a body to securing a space during surgery , comprising:a fixed volume part having a first gas space with a fixed volume;at least one variable volume part which is in communication with the fixed volume part, and which has a volume that varies due to a gas introduced to and discharged from the fixed volume part, and which has a second gas space connected to the first gas space;a gas supply part which is connected to the fixed volume part and receives a supply of a gas from an external gas supply device; anda gas discharge part which is connected to the fixed volume part and discharges a gas to an external surgical space.2. The gas injection stabilization device of claim 1 , wherein the gas supply part comprises a supply channel through which a gas is introduced and moved and a supply end through which the introduced gas is discharged claim 1 , andthe gas discharge part comprises a discharge end into which the gas in the first gas space is introduced and a discharge channel through which the gas moves and is discharged to the outside of the fixed volume part.3. The gas injection stabilization device of claim 1 , wherein the supply channel comprisesa first supply channel connected to the outside, anda second supply channel ...

ACCESS DEVICE WITH ANCHORING BODY AND MODULAR INSERTS AND SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR SUPPORTING ACCESSORIES USED IN MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES

An access port is disclosed for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures performed within a patient's abdominal cavity, which includes a body defining a bore configured to guide at least one surgical instrument into the abdominal cavity, and concave and convex anchoring regions for securing the access port relative to the abdominal cavity. 1. An access port for use in minimally invasive surgical procedures performed within a patient's abdominal cavity , comprising:a body defining an outer periphery and a central axis, and having opposed proximal and distal end portions, the body further having an elongated bore extending therethrough from the proximal end portion thereof to the distal end portion thereof for accommodating the introduction of one or more surgical instruments into a patient's abdominal cavity, the body including an anchoring region projecting radially outwardly from the distal end portion of the body for securing the access port with respect to an interior surface of the patient's abdominal wall, wherein the anchoring region of the body is adapted and configured to support one or more accessories used during a surgical procedure adjacent to the elongated bore of the body.2. An access port as recited in claim 1 , wherein the accessories associated with the anchoring region and at least one of the surgical instruments are selected from the group consisting of an optical imaging device claim 1 , a camera device claim 1 , a scope claim 1 , a video device claim 1 , a light source claim 1 , a lighting device claim 1 , a laser device claim 1 , a measuring device claim 1 , a laser measuring device claim 1 , a signal transmitting device claim 1 , a signal receiving device claim 1 , a signal processing device claim 1 , a memory storage device claim 1 , a wiring device claim 1 , a servo driven device claim 1 , a gear device claim 1 , an irrigation device claim 1 , and/or a suction device.3. An access port as recited in claim 1 , wherein the body houses ...

Drug and Device System for Pressurized Aerosol Therapies into a Mammalian Hollow Space

The invention relates to a drug and device system for the directed application of a substance into a hollow space, such as a hollow organ, or into a body cavity of a patient, i.e. a mammalian patient, in particular for use in the course of a therapeutic pneumoperitoneum. In particular, herein the present invention is for use in cancer/tumor treatment, including metastatic forms thereof, and is also directed to a kit and its use in a method of treatment, comprising the said drug and device system for the said directed application. Especially, the invention pertains to a sterile and closed prefilled drug containing (medical) device system for administering at least one pharmaceutically active substance (drug) by pressurized aerosol therapy (PAT) in a hollow organ, or preferably in a body cavity, of a patient, in particular a therapeutic pneumoperitoneum, comprising a flexible package, comprising at least one container comprising at least one pharmaceutically active substance in powder, lyophilisate, solution, liquid, gel or other form (suspension, emulsion), and being provided with breakable, an openable, or perforable cap; and a bag of liquid diluent), wherein the bag is optionally equipped with at least one drain tube provided with a closing device; and wherein the bag is equipped with a mixing tube, optionally equipped with an openable closure, and which optionally ends with a perforation device, which container is preferably a vial, syringe, single-use syringe, ampoule, phial, or bottle, comprising the said pharmaceutically active substance, and which container is provided with breakable, an openable, or perforable cap; and wherein said package is comprising at least one flexible airtight sterile casing, containing said container, preferably a vial, syringe, single-use syringe, ampoule, phial, or bottle, of the said pharmaceutically active substance, and said perforation device, said container being housed in the casing; and wherein the said container is manually ...

MENINGEAL REPAIR USING HUMAN UMBILICAL CORD PATCHES

In one embodiment, a method for performing meningeal repair includes closing an open meningeal defect with a human umbilical cord meningeal patch. 1. A method for performing meningeal repair , the method comprising:closing an open meningeal defect with a human umbilical cord meningeal patch.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the human umbilical cord meningeal patch comprises an outer sheath of a cryopreserved human umbilical cord.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein closing an open meningeal defect comprises closing an opening of the meninges associated with the spinal cord.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein closing an open meningeal defect comprises closing an opening of the meninges associated with the brain.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the human umbilical cord meningeal patch has a relatively rough inner surface and a relatively smooth outer surface.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein closing an open meningeal defect comprises closing the defect in a manner in which the rough inner surface faces the spinal cord.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein closing an open meningeal defect comprises closing the defect in a manner in which the rough inner surface faces away from the spinal cord.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein closing an open meningeal defect comprises attaching the human umbilical cord meningeal patch to the meninges.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein attaching the human umbilical cord meningeal patch to the meninges comprises attaching the human umbilical cord meningeal patch to the meninges with sutures.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method is part of a minimally invasive in-utero spina bifida repair procedure.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the in-utero spina bifida repair procedure comprises cannulating and insufflating the amniotic cavity of a pregnant woman.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein insufflating the amniotic cavity comprises insufflating the amniotic cavity with heated and humidified carbon dioxide.13. The method of claim ...

INSUFFLATOR, CONNECTOR FOR INSUFFLATOR, AND INSUFFLATION APPARATUS

A connector includes a first port, a second port, a first sealing member and a second sealing member. The first port and the first pipe sleeve portion are connected with each other such that at least a part of the first port and at least a part of the first pipe sleeve portion engage with each other by fitting and overlap with each other, and a first sealing member is positioned between two overlapping portions. The second port and the second pipe sleeve portion are connected with each other such that at least a part of the second port and at least a part of the second pipe sleeve portion engage with each other by fitting and push each other, and a second sealing member is positioned between two pushing portions. 1. An insufflator comprising:a receptacle that is configured to receive a connector so as to be connected with the connector in a fitted state, the connector including a first tube and a second tube, wherein: a first pipe sleeve portion that is configured to be in communication with the first tube when the connector is connected to the receptacle in the fitted state; and', 'a second pipe sleeve portion including a pipe sleeve body which is biased in a direction opposite to an insertion direction of the connector into the receptacle, the pipe sleeve body being configured to be in communication with the second tube when the connector is connected to the receptacle in the fitted state., 'the receptacle includes2. A connector for an insufflator , the connector being configured to be inserted into a receptacle provided in the insufflator , the connector comprising:a first port that is configured to be connected to and in communication with a first pipe sleeve portion mounted on the receptacle of the insufflator when the connector is inserted into the receptacle of the insufflator, the first port being configured to be connected to the first pipe sleeve portion such that at least part of the first port engages with and overlaps at least part of the first pipe ...

DOSE DELIVERY DEVICE FOR INHALATION

Methods and devices for delivering a dose, such as a medicament, for inhalation. A dose may be stored by a delivery device and dispersed and delivered in a metered fashion to a subject, such as by the subject inhaling via a mouthpiece of the delivery device. One or more chambers of the device may have a toroidal shape and may be arranged to be selectively opened for fluid communication with a flow path of the delivery device, such as by sliding the chamber relative to a portion of the flow path. The flow path may include a restriction that permits air to bypass the chamber, and/or the chamber may be arranged so that fluid entering the chamber interacts with fluid exiting the chamber so as to enhance dispersion of the dose. 1. A dose delivery device for dispersing and delivering a dose , comprising:a housing containing a dose dispersible in an air flow, the housing defining a chamber in which the dose is located and having a piercable material; and a distal end arranged to puncture the housing at the piercable material with movement of the plunger toward the housing such that the distal end is extended into the chamber,', 'an inlet arranged to direct air from outside the housing into the chamber with the distal end positioned in the chamber, the inlet arranged to create a circulating flow in the chamber that circulates in the chamber about the plunger axis,', 'an outlet arranged to receive a flow of dose entrained air from inside the chamber, and', 'an outlet fluid path that extends along the plunger axis and is arranged to receive dose entrained air from the outlet and deliver the dose entrained air toward a mouthpiece., 'a plunger for accessing the chamber and delivering dispersed dose in an air flow to a mouthpiece, the plunger extending along an axis and including2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the inlet includes a plurality of inlet channels arranged to create the circulating flow of air in the chamber.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the outlet includes a ...

PORTABLE MEDICAL GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM

An apparatus for producing gas for use in medical applications. The apparatus includes a compressed gas unit having at least one container of compressed gas and a solenoid valve. An adjustable pressure regulator communicably connected to the gas container, separate and distinct from the solenoid valve, is adjusted to control the pressure of the gas provided from the container to the solenoid valve. An electrical power source is connected to the solenoid valve. A pressure activated electronic switch connected to the power source is responsive to a selected amount of voluntary fingertip, pressure for opening the solenoid valve to transmit the gas therethrough to a conduit, which further transmits the gas to a destination for use or storage. 116-. (canceled)17. An apparatus for dispensing medical grade gas , said apparatus comprising: a housing including a cylinder cartridge puncture valve adapted for attachment to a source of compressed gas,', 'a solenoid communicably connected to the source of compressed gas, the solenoid including an inlet and an outlet,', 'a pressure adjustable gas regulator separate and distinct from the solenoid and communicably interconnected between the source of compressed gas and the inlet of the solenoid for selectively adjusting the pressure of the gas provided from the source of compressed gas to the solenoid, the gas regulator including a regulator adjustment knob to provide a selected level of pressure,', 'a pressure gauge connected between the gas regulator and the solenoid, and', 'a pressure activated electric switch engaged to selectively open the solenoid; and, 'a portable compressed gas unit includinga conduit communicably attached to the outlet of the solenoid for transmitting gas to a destination for storage or use in a medical application when the solenoid is opened by operation of the pressure activated electric switch.18. The apparatus of wherein the compressed gas includes at least one of carbon dioxide claim 17 , atmospheric ...

SURGICAL ACCESS APPARATUS AND METHOD

A device includes an access port adapted to permit access of a surgical instrument into a patient. The access port includes a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion monolithically formed. The proximal portion includes a proximal flange. The distal portion includes a distal flange. The intermediate portion includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The access port is adapted to be positioned in the patient such that the proximal flange is disposed exteriorly and the distal flange is disposed interiorly in an operative position. The access port is adapted to form a seal with the surgical instrument positioned through the access port in an operative position. 1. A surgical access device , comprising:a non-inflatable access port sized to span a thickness of an abdominal wall of a patient and adapted to permit access of a surgical instrument through an incision in the abdominal wall of the patient and into an abdominal cavity under insufflation, wherein the access port comprises a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion between the proximal portion and the distal portion, the proximal portion comprises a proximal flange, the distal portion comprises a distal flange, the intermediate portion comprises an outer surface, the outer surface has a dimension that is less than corresponding dimensions of the proximal and distal flanges, wherein the proximal flange, the distal flange, and the intermediate portion are monolithically formed, wherein the access port comprises Styrene-Ethylene/Butylene-Styrene, anda surgical instrument, wherein the surgical instrument is a trocar having a valve structure configured to inhibit the escape of gas through the trocar when in use in an operative position,wherein the access port is sized and adapted to be disposed within the abdominal wall in an operative position, wherein disposition of the access port within the abdominal wall maintains the access port in the operative position when ...

Surgical Cannula

Disclosed herein are multiple cannulas defining a lumen sized and dimensioned to receive one or more medical instruments, an inflatable outer membrane attached to an outer surface of the cannula, and at least one activator that reversibly pressurizes a fluid contained in the outer membrane to fill or pressurize the outer membrane. 1. A cannula comprising:a casing defining a lumen sized and dimensioned to receive one or more medical instruments,an inflatable outer membrane attached to an outer surface of the casing, anda cap sized and dimensioned to move relative to the casing,at least one port formed on the casing, wherein the at least one port is fluidly connecting the outer membrane to the lumen,wherein the outer membrane is filled with a fluid and the cap is moved in a distal direction to fluidically isolate said at least one port from the outer membrane to further pressurize the outer membrane.2. The cannula of claim 1 , wherein the cap comprises a second port and wherein the second port and said at least one port are aligned to fluidly connect the outer membrane to the lumen.3. The cannula of further comprises at least one diaphragm to close the lumen claim 1 , wherein the diaphragm allows the one or more medical instruments to pass therethrough.4. The cannula of claim 1 , wherein the cap is threadedly connected to the casing so that relative rotation between the cap and the casing allows the cap and the casing to move relative to each other.5. The cannula of claim 1 , wherein the outer membrane is connected to a first connector and wherein the first connector is sized and dimensioned to connect to a second connector on the casing.6. The cannula of claim 5 , wherein the outer membrane is further connected to a third connector and wherein the third connector is sized and dimensioned to connect to a fourth connector on the casing.7. The cannula of claim 1 , wherein the outer membrane and the first connector are removably connected to the casing.8. The cannula of ...

SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICES AND METHODS PROVIDING SEAL MOVEMENT IN PREDEFINED MOVEMENT REGIONS

Various methods and devices are provided for allowing multiple surgical instruments to be inserted into sealing elements of a single surgical access device. The sealing elements can be movable along predefined pathways within the device to allow surgical instruments inserted through the sealing elements to be moved laterally, rotationally, angularly, and vertically relative to a central longitudinal axis of the device for ease of manipulation within a patient's body while maintaining insufflation. 17-. (canceled)8. A surgical device , comprising:a housing including a first predefined elongate path formed therein and including a second predefined elongate path formed therein, and the housing being configured to have first and second surgical instruments extending therethrough such that a distal portion of each of the first and second surgical instruments is located in a body of a patient and a proximal portion of each of the first and second surgical instruments is located outside of the body of the patient;a first support that seats a first sealing element, the first sealing element being configured to receive the first surgical instrument therethrough and form a seal therearound, and the first sealing element being configured to move, with the first surgical instrument received therethrough, within the first predefined elongate path relative to the housing;a second support that seats a second sealing element, the second sealing element being configured to receive the second surgical instrument therethrough and form a seal therearound, and the second sealing element being configured to move, with the second surgical instrument received therethrough, within the second predefined elongate path relative to the housing; anda deformable membrane coupled to the housing, the deformable membrane being configured to deform in response to the movement of the first sealing element within the first predefined elongate path.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the deformable ...

NASAL DELIVERY DEVICES

A nasal delivery device for and method of delivering substance to a nasal cavity of a subject, the delivery device comprising: a container-receiving unit comprising a container chamber for receiving a substance-containing container which contains substance to be delivered to the nasal cavity of the subject, the container chamber including an inlet and an outlet; a nosepiece unit including a nosepiece for fitting to a nasal cavity of the subject and being in fluid communication with the outlet of the container chamber; a mouthpiece unit including a mouthpiece in fluid communication with the inlet of the container chamber and through which the subject in use exhales, such as to entrain substance from the container and deliver the same through the nosepiece; and moisture-mitigation means for mitigating an effect of moisture in an exhaled breath on the entrainment of substance from the container, which means are provided, for example, by providing the container in a replaceable container-containing member, by a pressure-sensitive valve which normally closes the fluid connection between the container chamber and the mouthpiece, and a temperature regulator upstream of the container chamber. 1a container-receiving unit comprising a container chamber for receiving a substance-containing container which contains substance to be delivered to the nasal cavity of the subject, the container chamber including an inlet and an outlet;a nosepiece unit including a nosepiece for fitting to a nasal cavity of the subject and being in fluid communication with the outlet of the container chamber;a mouthpiece unit including a mouthpiece in fluid communication with the inlet of the container chamber and through which the subject in use exhales, such as to entrain substance from the container and deliver the same through the nosepiece; anda moisture-reducing element for reducing condensation at or downstream of the container chamber.. A nasal delivery device for delivering substance to a ...

VISUAL INSUFFLATION PORT

A visual insufflation obturator is provided. The obturator includes seals, valves, screens and/or various other tip features to eliminate the ingress of fluids, matter and/or gas that can disrupt the visual field of the laparoscope disposed within the obturator. The obturator provides additional features such as lens and anti-fog features to further increase visibility of the scope, efficiently insufflate the patient and ultimately provide an access channel into the insufflated abdomen once the visual insufflation obturator is removed. 120-. (canceled)21. A surgical access device comprising an insufflation obturator comprising:an elongate body having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end and a body lumen extending from the proximal end of the elongate body to the distal end of the elongate body;a tapered tip at the distal end of the elongate body and having a tip cavity, the tip cavity being interconnected with the body lumen; the tip having an inner surface and an outer surface defining a tip wall; the tip including an insufflation vent hole extending across the tip wall through the outer surface and the inner surface and into the tip cavity interconnecting the tip cavity with outside of the tip;an insufflation gas pathway defined from the proximal end of the elongate body and out through the vent hole for the delivery of insufflation gas; andan umbrella valve comprising a stem connected to an enlarged head; the umbrella valve being located adjacent to the vent hole; at least a portion of the umbrella valve being movable with respect to the tip between a first position in which the head completely seals the vent hole and a second position permitting insufflation gas flow out through the vent hole.22. The obturator of wherein the vent hole and umbrella valve are substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis.23. The obturator of wherein the umbrella valve is substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis.24. The obturator of wherein the head of the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING PATIENT VENTILATION

A method of ventilating a patient is provided. The method comprises measuring a patient physiological parameter while the patient is in a first position and recording the measured patient physiological parameter as a baseline. The method further comprises tilting the patient from the first position to a second position and measuring the patient physiological parameter when the patient is in the second position. The method further comprises performing an action based on a change in the measured physiological parameter from the baseline when the patient is in the second position. The action is at least one of modifying a ventilation parameter, generating an alert, and providing a recommendation. 1. A method of ventilating a patient , comprising:measuring a patient physiological parameter while the patient is in a first position;recording the measured patient physiological parameter as a baseline;tilting the patient from the first position to a second position;measuring the patient physiological parameter when the patient is in the second position; andperforming an action based on a change in the measured physiological parameter from the baseline when the patient is in the second position, wherein the action is at least one of modifying a ventilation parameter, generating an alert, and providing a recommendation.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the physiological parameter is at least one of intra-abdominal pressure claim 1 , peak inspiratory pressure claim 1 , end-tidal CO2 claim 1 , blood oxygen saturation claim 1 , blood pressure claim 1 , airway plateau pressure claim 1 , and intracranial pressure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the modifying a ventilation parameter includes modifying at least one of tidal volume claim 1 , respiratory rate claim 1 , inspired oxygen fraction claim 1 , I:E ratio claim 1 , and positive end expiratory pressure.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first position is the horizontal supine position.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING GAS TO A PATIENT

A system is provided for delivering gas to a patient during a medical procedure. The system comprises a heater arranged to heat at least one of the gas and a humidification liquid. The system comprises a controller arranged to control the system according to a first mode during delivery of a first flow rate of gas and a second mode during delivery of a second flow rate of gas. The controller monitors an electrical characteristic of the heater to select the mode of operation and/or to determine an operating state of the system. 1. A system that controls gas delivery to a patient during a medical procedure , the system comprisinga heater arranged to heat at least one of the gas and a humidification liquid; anda hardware controller, the hardware controller configured to automatically select a mode of operation including at least a first mode in which a first flow rate of gas is delivered and a second mode in which a second different flow rate of gas is delivered;wherein the hardware controller is configured to automatically select a mode of operation by monitoring an electrical characteristic of the heater and select the mode of operation in response to the monitored electrical characteristic.2. The system of wherein the first mode is associated with a first open medical procedure and the first flow rate of gas is a relatively high flow rate of gas.3. The system of wherein the second mode is associated with a second closed medical procedure and the second flow rate of gas is a relatively low or intermittent flow rate of gas.4. The system of wherein the monitored electrical characteristic is power drawn by the heater.5. The system of wherein the monitored electrical characteristic is a power duty cycle of the heater.6. The system of claim 5 , wherein the power duty cycle is the proportion of time during which the heater is drawing power.7. The system of wherein the hardware controller monitors the electrical characteristic of the heater for a predetermined time period ...

SYSTEM FOR HUMIDIFICATION OF MEDICAL GASES

A humidification system has a tube configured to transport gases. The tube is configured to be soaked prior to use and has a bead to hold liquid. Heat applied to the bead causes the liquid to be released as vapour. Gases flowing through the tube are heated and humidified by the vapour. 1. A tube for delivering humidified gases , the tube comprising:a hydrophilic or hygroscopic material to store liquid in the tube; anda heating mechanism to heat liquid stored in the tube to produce vapour to humidify gases delivered by the tube,wherein the tube is pre-loaded by storing liquid in the hydrophilic or hygroscopic material prior to use.2. A tube as claimed in wherein the hydrophilic or hygroscopic material stores sufficient liquid to produce a desired amount of humidity for an intended volume of gases delivered by the tube.3. A tube as claimed in wherein the desired amount of humidity is at least 50% relative humidity.4. A tube as claimed in wherein the desired amount of humidity is at least 80% relative humidity.5. A tube as claimed in any one of to wherein the hydrophilic or hygroscopic material is a thermoplastic polyurethane.6. A tube as claimed in any one of to wherein the hydrophilic or hygroscopic material is a nylon.7. A tube as claimed in any one of to wherein the heating mechanism is a heater wire.8. A tube as claimed in any one of to wherein the heating mechanism is integral to the tube.9. A tube as claimed in any one of to wherein the heating mechanism is positioned near the centre of the lumen.10. A tube as claimed in any one of to wherein the heating mechanism heats gases delivered by the tube.11. A tube as claimed in any one of to comprising an outer layer and a bead of the hydrophilic or hygroscopic material spirally wrapped inside the outer layer.12. A tube as claimed in wherein the bead provides structural support to the outer layer.13. A tube as claimed in or wherein the outer layer is spirally wound with the bead.14. A tube as claimed in any one of to ...

NASAL APPLICATOR

A nasal applicator for nasally applying medicinal active ingredients, comprising a dispensing pin which is introduced into a nostril, a active ingredient store arranged in an applicator housing, and a dispensing metering device. A transmitting device is designed so as to be engageable and disengageable between an actuation button and the dispensing metering device such that when the transmitting device is disengaged, the actuation button is moved in the open passage without a transmission to the dispensing metering device. A movement sensor is provided for detecting movements of the operating button, and a coupling switch is provided for engaging the transmitting device depending on a signal of the movement sensor. To generate a consistent spray pattern, the dispensing metering device comprises a pretensioning mechanism which can be tensioned or released to actuate a metering conveyor with a defined pretensioning force, wherein the engaged transmitting device can tension or release the pretensioning mechanism. 120-. (canceled)21. A nasal applicator for nasal administration of medicinal active ingredients , comprising:an active ingredient store arranged in an applicator housing;a dispensing pin which is configured to be introduced into a nostril; anda dispensing meter for a metered dispensing of the active ingredient from an active ingredient container via the dispensing pin,wherein an actuating button movable by hand is provided at a side of the applicator housing and is actuated transversely to a longitudinal direction of the applicator housing to actuate the dispensing meter whose actuation adjustment path is transmitted to the dispensing meter by a transmitter,wherein the transmitter is configured couplable and decouplable so that, with a decoupled transmitter, the actuating button is movable in free travel without transmission to the dispensing meter, andwherein a motion sensor is provided for detecting movements of the actuating button and a coupling switch is ...

TROCAR SLEEVE

A trocar sleeve that isolates the surgical device or movement thereof to inhibit or prevent an established non-jet streaming condition from becoming a jet streaming condition and a method of inhibiting or preventing a jet streaming condition from occurring due to instrument obstruction. 1. A method of performing a surgical procedure , comprising:inserting a trocar sleeve into a body cavity, the trocar sleeve comprising an outer wall with the trocar sleeve having a first lumen, the first lumen further comprising a plurality of apertures in the-outer wall, the trocar sleeve further comprising an inlet port adapted to receive an insufflation gas, the inlet port in flow communication with the first lumen;directing a flow of a received insufflation gas through the first lumen via the inlet port, where at least a portion of the received insufflation gas exits the first lumen and enters the body cavity through the plurality of apertures;wherein the trocar sleeve is adapted such that instruments cannot be inserted into the first lumen; andwherein the distal end of the trocar sleeve is inserted into the body, the distal end being closed such that gas cannot flow through it.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the portion of the flow of received insufflation gas that exits the first lumen discharges from the plurality of apertures in a non-jet streaming condition.3. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of apertures is regularly spaced from one another.4. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of apertures is randomly spaced from one another.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gas comprises carbon dioxide.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the trocar sleeve further comprises an inner wall wherein the first lumen is located between the outer wall and the inner wall and a second lumen is located within the inner wall claim 1 , the method further comprisinginserting and removing an instrument from the second lumen.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the inlet port ...

WEARABLE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFICATION OF FLUID ENVIRONMENT OF AN EAR

System and method for modification of fluid environment of an ear. In one embodiment, the system includes an earpiece mountable within an ear canal. The earpiece includes a fluid delivery path for fluid to be delivered to the ear and a fluid removal path for fluid to be removed from the ear. The system also includes an electronics housing. The electronics housing may be directly mounted on the earpiece or positioned outside the ear. The system further includes an electrochemical gas generating device positioned within the electronics housing. In use, oxygen or the like is generated by the electrochemical gas generating device and is conveyed through the fluid delivery path of the earpiece, emerging from the earpiece distal end. The gas released from the earpiece causes fluid in the ear to be swept into the fluid removal path of the earpiece and eventually expelled to the outside of the ear. 1. A system for modification of a fluid environment of an ear , the system comprising:(a) an earpiece, the earpiece being adapted to be mounted in an ear canal, the earpiece comprising a first fluid delivery path and a first fluid removal path; and(b) a gas source for supplying a gas;(c) wherein the gas source is fluidly coupled to the first fluid delivery path of the earpiece, whereby gas emitted from the first fluid delivery path causes fluid in the ear to be removed through the first fluid removal path.2. The system as claimed in wherein the gas source comprises an electrochemical gas generating device claim 1 , the electrochemical gas generating device comprising an electrochemical gas generator claim 1 , the electrochemical gas generator comprising a first outlet through which gas produced by the electrochemical gas generator is emitted claim 1 , and wherein the first outlet of the electrochemical gas generator is fluidly coupled to the first fluid delivery path of the earpiece.3. The system as claimed in further comprising an electronics housing claim 2 , the ...

AN INSUFFLATOR FOR EXPOSING STRUCTURES WITHIN AN INTERNAL BODY CAVITY

An insufflator for exposing structures within an internal cavity forming a confined volume within an animal or human body, the apparatus including: an input conduit for exchanging gas with the confined volume; a gas insufflator for insufflation of gas into the confined volume through the input conduit, wherein the gas insufflator is configured to deliver an insufflator pressure to the confined volume, wherein the gas insufflator is configured to (super)impose at least one pressure or flow oscillation to obtain a forced oscillating pressure or flow delivered to the confined volume, the forced oscillating pressure or flow having at least one component with a frequency and an amplitude; a monitoring unit for monitoring a response of the internal cavity to the forced oscillating pressure or flow for determining one or more physical properties of the internal cavity; and an adapter unit for adjusting the insufflation pressure based on the determined one or more physical properties of the internal cavity. 1. An apparatus for exposing structures within an internal cavity of an animal or human body , the internal cavity forming a confined volume within the body , the apparatus comprising:an input conduit for exchanging gas with the confined volume,a gas insufflator for insufflation of gas into the confined volume through the input conduit, wherein the gas insufflator is configured to provide an insufflator gas pressure to the confined volume, wherein the gas insufflator is configured to impose at least one pressure or flow oscillation to obtain a forced oscillating pressure or flow delivered to the confined volume, and wherein the forced oscillating pressure or flow has at least one component with a frequency and an amplitude,a monitor configured to monitor a response of the internal cavity, to the forced oscillating pressure or flow, for determining one or more physical properties of the internal cavity, andan adapter configured to adjust, based on the determined one or ...

Electrically-Responsive Hydrogels

Implants comprising electrically-responsive hydrogel are described. Systems to provide electricity to induce response in hydrogel-containing implants are described. Methods for utilizing said system and methods for utilizing said hydrogel-containing implants are described. 1. A method of electrically inducing a change in state of a hydrogel of an implant comprising:advancing the implant outside of a delivery device; and,applying electrical current from a power source connected to the implant, through a patient's body, and through the hydrogel of the implant so as to control contraction and/or expansion of the hydrogel of the implant.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein applying the electrical current through the hydrogel shrinks or mitigates expansion of the hydrogel.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein applying the electrical current through the hydrogel expands the hydrogel or augments expansion of the hydrogel.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the applying the electrical current includes selectively modulating the pulse width of the electrical current.5. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising disconnecting the implant from the power source.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the applying electrical current through the hydrogel is performed after disconnecting the implant from the delivery device.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the implant is a helical coil having a hydrogel coating.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the implant is a helical coil containing the hydrogel.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the medical implant is a slotted tube containing the hydrogel.10. The method according to claim 1 , applying the electrical current further comprises applying electrical current through a patch contacting the patient's body.11. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the implant comprises a carrier in which the hydrogel is held under tension.12. The method according to claim 1 , ...

OBTURATOR HAVING AN INSUFFLATION PATHWAY AND AN INSTRUMENT GUIDE

A surgical access apparatus is presented including a cannula having a housing and a cannula shaft, the cannula shaft defining an internal lumen and a slot in communication with the internal lumen and an obturator insertable through the internal lumen of the cannula. The obturator includes an obturator shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a tip member disposed at the distal end of the obturator shaft, the tip member configured to form an incision through tissue. An outer surface of the obturator shaft and the tip member defines a channel for receiving and directing insufflation fluid into a body cavity, a portion of the same channel also configured to guide a surgical instrument, such as a suture passer/grasper for closing an incision, towards and through the slot. In this way, the cannula and obturator can be employed both for forming an incision at the beginning of a surgical procedure and for closing the same incision at the conclusion of the surgical procedure. 1a cannula including a housing and a cannula shaft, the cannula shaft defining an internal lumen and a slot in communication with the internal lumen; and an obturator shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and', 'a tip member disposed at the distal end of the obturator shaft, the tip member configured to be inserted through tissue;', 'wherein an outer surface of the obturator shaft and the tip member defines a channel for receiving insufflation fluid, the channel also configured to guide a surgical instrument towards and through the slot., 'an obturator insertable through the internal lumen of the cannula, the obturator including. A surgical access apparatus, comprising: The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/736,918, filed Jun. 11, 2014 which claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/037,719, filed Aug. 15, 2014, the entire disclosure of which are incorporated by reference herein.The present disclosure ...

SURGICAL ACCESS PORT

A surgical access port or trocar is provided. The trocar has a trocar seal housing and a trocar cannula with an optical obturator insertable through the trocar seal housing and the trocar cannula. The trocar is configured to access a body cavity, to maintain positive pressure and to prevent loss of surgical insufflation gas used in laparoscopic procedures. The trocar seal housing can be releasably attached to the trocar cannula. The trocar seal housing may also have a shield and/or alignment channel that provide protection or assist in operation of instrument and zero seals housed in the trocar seal housing. 1a trocar seal housing having at least one seal;a trocar cannula having a lumen, the at least one seal arranged to seal the lumen;a trocar lock releasably connecting the trocar cannula to the seal housing and being one of slidably and pivotably connected to one of the trocar seal housing and trocar cannula.. A surgical access port comprising: This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/802,213 entitled “SURGICAL ACCESS PORT,” filed Nov. 2, 2017, currently pending, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/636,252 entitled “SURGICAL ACCESS PORT,” filed Mar. 3, 2015, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,833,259, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/872,340 entitled “SURGICAL ACCESS PORT,” filed Apr. 29, 2013, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,968,250, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/549,926 entitled “SURGICAL ACCESS PORT,” filed Oct. 16, 2006, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 8,430,851, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Nos. 60/726,825, filed Oct. 14, 2005, and 60/828,515, filed Oct. 6, 2006, the disclosures of all of which are hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth in full herein.Laparoscopic surgery is commonly performed using access ports or trocars, which provide instrument access across an abdominal wall and into a gas pressurized ...

Insufflation needle

A medical apparatus which comprises a sharpened outer cannula and a blunt inner cannula slidingly disposed within the outer cannula is configured to allow one-hand operation by user to operate the medical apparatus. The apparatus also contains a visual position indication system adapted to indicate the position of the inner cannula.

OBTURATOR HAVING AN INSUFFLATION PATHWAY AND AN INSTRUMENT GUIDE

A surgical access apparatus is presented including a cannula having a housing and a cannula shaft, the cannula shaft defining an internal lumen and a slot in communication with the internal lumen and an obturator insertable through the internal lumen of the cannula. The obturator includes an obturator shaft having a proximal end and a distal end and a tip member disposed at the distal end of the obturator shaft, the tip member configured to form an incision through tissue. An outer surface of the obturator shaft and the tip member defines a channel for receiving and directing insufflation fluid into a body cavity, a portion of the same channel also configured to guide a surgical instrument, such as a suture passer/grasper for closing an incision, towards and through the slot. In this way, the cannula and obturator can be employed both for forming an incision at the beginning of a surgical procedure and for closing the same incision at the conclusion of the surgical procedure. 1. A surgical access apparatus , comprising:a cannula including a housing and a cannula shaft, the cannula shaft defining an internal lumen and a slot in communication with the internal lumen; and an obturator shaft having a proximal end and a distal end; and', 'a tip member disposed at the distal end of the obturator shaft, the tip member configured to be inserted through tissue;', 'wherein an outer surface of the obturator shaft and the tip member defines a channel for receiving insufflation fluid, the channel also configured to guide a surgical instrument towards and through the slot., 'an obturator insertable through the internal lumen of the cannula, the obturator including2. The surgical access apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the obturator is transparent so as to enable visualization when an endoscope is positioned therein.3. The surgical access apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the channel is not in fluid communication with an interior of the obturator.4. The surgical access apparatus of ...

IMPLANTABLE TISSUE CONNECTOR

An implantable tissue connector comprises a conduit and at least one bulge extending outwardly from the conduit's outer surface in a circumferential direction. At least one blocking ring loosely fitting over the outer surface with a clearance between the outer surface and the blocking ring is provided for mounting tubular living tissue within the clearance. The blocking ring has an inner diameter which is sized relative to an outer diameter of the bulge to prevent the blocking ring from slipping over the bulge when living tissue is mounted within the clearance. During implantation, the conduit is inserted into the tubular part of living tissue and over the bulge. Then, the blocking ring is pushed over the free end of the living tissue against the bulge. The living tissue is secured to the conduit with a self-enhancing effect when the tissue tends to be pulled off of the conduit 1. An implantable tissue connector adapted so as to be connectable to a tubular part of living tissue within a patient's body , comprisinga conduit having at least a first end and a second end and further having an outer surface with at least one bulge extending outwardly from the conduit's outer surface in a circumferential direction of the conduit about at least a part of the conduit's circumference, andat least one blocking ring loosely fitting over the outer surface of the conduit with a clearance between the outer surface and the blocking ring for mounting tubular living tissue within the clearance, said blocking ring having an inner cross sectional diameter which is smaller than or substantially identical to an outer cross sectional diameter of the at least one bulge so as to prevent the blocking ring from slipping over the bulge when living tissue is mounted within the clearance.2. The tissue connector of claim 1 , wherein the conduit is made from a biocompatible material.3. The tissue connector of claim 2 , wherein the biocompatible material of the conduit is a material of the ...

SURGICAL ACCESS DEVICE

The present invention generally provides methods and devices for removing fluid from a surgical instrument. Surgical access devices and seal systems are generally provided having one or more valves or seal assemblies to create a closed system between the outside environment and the environment in which the surgical access device is being inserted. The devices of systems can also include a fluid remover in the form of a sorbent element, a scraper element, a wicking element, or any combination thereof that is configured to remove fluid from a working channel of the device or system and/or from a surgical instrument inserted therethrough. 1. A surgical access device , comprising:a housing defining a working channel sized and configured to receive a surgical instrument;an insufflation port formed in the housing and configured to deliver an insufflation gas to the working channel;a seal disposed within the housing and positioned proximal to the insufflation port, the seal being configured to receive a surgical instrument passed through the working channel; anda fluid remover disposed within the housing and positioned distal to the insufflation port, the fluid remover having an outer perimeter mounted within the housing and a central opening configured to receive surgical instruments therethrough, and the fluid remover being configured to allow insufflation gas to pass therethrough when an instrument occludes the central opening.2. The surgical access device of claim 1 , wherein the fluid remover comprises a scraper configured to scrape fluid away from surgical instruments inserted through the central opening.3. The surgical access device of claim 2 , wherein the scraper includes a wicking element formed thereon and configured to wick fluid away from the central opening in the scraper.4. The surgical access device of claim 3 , wherein the wicking element comprises a plurality of channels formed in a distal surface of the scraper and extending radially outward from the ...

INSUFFLATION SYSTEM

An aerosol generator is positioned adjacent to a patient as an attachment to a trocar. The trocar has an entry port for insufflation gas. Aerosol generated by a vibrating element is entrained in the insufflation gas and the mixture is delivered through the trocar. The aerosol may contain a medicament. The trocar may be a conventional trocar. Such trocars are typically used for a camera. The delivery of the aerosolized medicament can occur at the start of the procedure and be delivered in bolus. At the start of the procedure, the peritoneum is being inflated by means of the flow of insufflator gas. This gas flow will help to entrain the aerosolized medicament to the pneumoperitoneum regions. The surgeon can temporarily remove the camera from the trocar port to facilitate insertion and positioning of the aerosolizing unit. 1. Apparatus for use in procedures involving insufflation , comprising:an aerosol generator for aerosolizing a fluid;a trocar for delivery of the aerosol, the trocar comprising a housing to which the aerosol generator is mounted, the trocar having a proximal entry part for insufflation gas and a distal end through which aerosol is delivered; andan aerosol delivery tube extending from the aerosol generator into the trocar housing, the aerosol delivery tube having an aerosol outlet located distally with respect to the insufflation gas entry port of the trocar.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a proximal end of the aerosol delivery tube is located adjacent to the aerosol generator.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is adapted to direct insufflation gas from the trocar insufflation gas entry port to the proximal end of the aerosol delivery tube for entraining the aerosol in the insufflation gas and delivery of the insufflation gas and entrained aerosol through the trocar.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a gap is provided between the aerosol delivery tube and the aerosol generator for delivery of insufflation gas into the ...

MULTIPATH FILTER ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED GASEOUS SEAL FOR MULTIMODAL SURGICAL GAS DELIVERY SYSTEM

A gas conditioning unit for a surgical gas delivery device is disclosed, which includes a filter housing having an insufflation gas flow path for delivering insufflation gas to a body cavity and for facilitating pressure measurements from the body cavity, a pressurized gas flow path for delivering pressurized gas from a pump in the surgical gas delivery device to an internal nozzle in the filter housing that accelerates the pressurized gas and thereby generates a continuous pressure barrier that inhibits egress of insufflation gas from the body cavity, a vacuum return flow path for returning depressurized gas spent by the internal nozzle back to the pump under vacuum, an air entrainment flow path for drawing air into the body cavity to maintain a given pressure therein, and a smoke evacuation flow path for conveying smoke from the body cavity. 142-. (canceled)43. A gas conditioning unit for use during a laparoscopic surgical procedure performed in the abdominal cavity of a patient , comprising:a filter housing defining at least first and second gas flow paths;a first surgical access port having a first connective fitting that has a first diameter and is configured to connect with a first conduit communicating with the first gas flow path of the filter housing; anda second surgical access port having a second connective fitting that has a second diameter that is greater than the diameter of the first connective fitting and is configured to connect with a second conduit communicating with the second gas flow path of the filter housing.44. A gas conditioning unit as recited in claim 43 , wherein the first and second surgical access ports are mechanically sealed surgical access ports.45. A gas conditioning unit as recited in claim 44 , wherein the first and second surgical access ports are mechanically sealed by duckbill seals.46. A gas conditioning unit as recited in claim 43 , wherein the first conduit communicating with the first flow path of the filter housing has a ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING LEAKS AND/OR VERIFYING ADEQUATE CLOSURE FOLLOWING A MEDICAL PROCEDURE

System for detecting leaks and/or verifying adequate closure following a medical procedure, on a hollow or tubular organ of a subject, wherein a leak test is performed by injecting or insufflating, in the concerned organ, a specific test gas which is not commonly produced or naturally present within the body of the subject, or which is present or produced in a precisely known amount or concentration, and by analyzing percutaneously the gas or gas mixture present locally within the body cavity in which the organ is situated, and then verifying the presence, and preferably determining the concentration, of the injected or insufflated test gas in the local gas or gas mixture of the body cavity and indicating whether the concerned organ or a lumen defined by the latter is leak-free or not. 1. A system for detecting a presence or absence of a leak in a hollow organ of a human or animal subject , comprising:an injection module; a detection module; and a computational module;wherein:a test gas is injected or insufflated in a controlled manner into a hollow organ by means of said injection module, wherein said test gas is not a gas that is naturally present within said body cavity, or wherein said test gas is naturally present within said body cavity in a precisely known amount or concentration;said detection module and said computational module are configured to cooperate, simultaneously with or immediately after the injection module starts operating, in a synchronized manner to determine whether the test gas is present in a body cavity in which the hollow organ is located, and thereby indicate, after computing, whether the hollow organ is leak-free; andthe injection and detection modules operate in a synchronized manner under the operative management of the computational module, which communicates with said injection and detection modules.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said detection module determines a concentration of said test gas in said body cavity.3. ...

SYSTEMS, APPARATUSES, AND METHODS FOR TISSUE ABLATION

A device for vapor ablation may comprise a sheath extending from a proximal end to a distal portion. The sheath may include a lumen terminating distally at a lumen opening. The device may further comprise a vapor delivery member received in the lumen. The vapor delivery member may include a channel configured to receive vapor and at least one aperture configured to deliver the vapor to a body tissue. The device may further comprise an electrical component having a chip. The chip may be disposed proximate to the distal lumen opening. 1. A device for vapor ablation , the device comprising:a sheath extending from a proximal end to a distal portion, wherein the sheath includes a lumen terminating distally at a lumen opening;a vapor delivery member received in the lumen, wherein the vapor delivery member includes a channel configured to receive vapor and at least one aperture configured to deliver the vapor to a body tissue; andan electrical component having a chip, wherein the chip is disposed proximate to the distal lumen opening.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the electronic component includes at least one of a camera claim 1 , an optical coherence tomography sensor claim 1 , a spectrum analyzing sensor claim 1 , or a force sensor.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sheath includes a working channel extending from the proximal end and terminating distally at a working channel opening.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the electrical component is disposed radially between the working channel opening and the distal lumen opening.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the sheath further includes a working channel having two convex sides claim 1 , one concave side claim 1 , and one straight side.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the electrical component has a face directed distally.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the member is configured to be transitioned from a first configuration to a second configuration claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the first configuration ...

Hydration System

A medical gas condition system for supplying a liquid hydration fluid to a hydrator before or during an ongoing medical procedure by coupling the flow of liquid hydration fluid into the hydrator to either the absence of flow of medical insufflation gas into the hydrator or to a condition where the liquid hydration fluid can be absorbed by a hydrator without being forced through the hydrator in liquid form. 120-. (canceled)21. A medical gas conditioning system for insufflating a body cavity comprising;a source of medical insufflation gas;a hydrator;a flow meter connected to the source of medical insufflation gas with the flow meter generating a signal in response to a flow of the medical insufflation gas;a source of hydration fluid;a hydration fluid pump in fluid communication with the source of hydration fluid; anda controller responsive to the signal from the flow meter with said controller activating said hydration fluid pump to deliver a volume of hydration fluid from the source of hydration fluid to the hydrator in response to the signal from the flow meter.22. The medical gas condition system of wherein the hydrator is located in a trocar.23. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the controller stops delivery of hydration fluid into the hydrator during the supplying of insufflation gas to the hydrator.24. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the flow meter measures the total volume flow of insufflation gas to the hydrator.25. The medical gas condition system of wherein the hydrator is not located in the trocar.26. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the flow meter is a mass flow meter.27. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the controller sends the signal to the hydration fluid pump based on a flow of the medical insufflation gas through the flow meter and into the hydrator.28. The medical gas conditioning system of wherein the pumping of hydration fluid is stopped in response to a lack of flow of insufflation gas into ...

INSUFFLATION SYSTEM

An aerosol generator is positioned adjacent to a patient as an attachment to a trocar. The trocar has an entry port for insufflation gas. Aerosol generated by a vibrating element is entrained in the insufflation gas and the mixture is delivered through the trocar. The aerosol may contain a medicament. The trocar may be a conventional trocar. Such trocars are typically used for a camera. The delivery of the aerosolized medicament can occur at the start of the procedure and be delivered in bolus. At the start of the procedure, the peritoneum is being inflated by means of the flow of insufflator gas. This gas flow will help to entrain the aerosolized medicament to the pneumoperitoneum regions. The surgeon can temporarily remove the camera from the trocar port to facilitate insertion and positioning of the aerosolizing unit. 1. Apparatus for use in procedures involving insufflation , comprising:an aerosol generator for aerosolizing a fluid;a trocar for delivery of the aerosol, the trocar comprising a housing to which the aerosol generator is mounted, the trocar having a proximal entry part for insufflation gas and a distal end through which aerosol is delivered; andan aerosol delivery tube extending from the aerosol generator into the trocar housing, the aerosol delivery tube having an aerosol outlet located distally with respect to the insufflation gas entry port of the trocar.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a proximal end of the aerosol delivery tube is located adjacent to the aerosol generator.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the apparatus is adapted to direct insufflation gas from the trocar insufflation gas entry port to the proximal end of the aerosol delivery tube for entraining the aerosol in the insufflation gas and delivery of the insufflation gas and entrained aerosol through the trocar.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein a gap is provided between the aerosol delivery tube and the aerosol generator for delivery of insufflation gas into the ...

APPARATUS FOR TREATMENT OF MIDDLE EAR FLUID IN THE EARS OF INFANTS AND TODDLERS

An apparatus and method is provided for reducing middle ear fluid and equalizing middle ear pressure in infants and toddlers. The apparatus coordinates the act of swallowing and the forcing of air into the nostril of the child. The coordinated actions allow air forced into the nostril to traverse the Eustachian tube when in its open state. A flexible member and a main flexible tube, connected accordingly, are both adapted to be inserted into the child's mouth and nostril, respectively, to achieve such coordination and allow air to enter the Eustachian tube when in its open state, ultimately allowing air to reach the middle ear. 1. An apparatus for reducing middle-ear fluid in infants and toddlers , said apparatus comprising:a flexible member, defining an air chamber and having at least one opening and configured to be compressed to force air from said chamber out through said opening and to naturally return to an original shape to create a partial vacuum in said chamber;a first nostril coupled to a first tube extending from said opening and providing an air conduit between said flexible member and said first nostril;a second nostril coupled to a second tube extending from said opening and providing an air conduit between said flexible member and said second nostril;an air supply tube extending for said opening in a direction away from said nostril tubes; anda one-way valve located in said air supply tube; wherein compressing said flexible member by swallowing while occluding one of said nostrils, forces air from said flexible member into said nostril which is not occluded, allowing air from said flexible member to traverse the Eustachian tube into the middle ear.2. The apparatus defined in claim 1 , including a supplemental flexible tube constructed to occlude said second nostril at least when said flexible member is compressed.3. The apparatus defined in claim 1 , including a nose plug in said second nostril.4. The apparatus defined in claim 1 , wherein said second ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING PRESSURE IN A BODY CAVITY USING A TROCAR

According to one embodiment, a method includes positioning a portion of a trocar into a patient cavity and inserting a surgical instrument into the trocar. The method also includes measuring, by a pressure sensor disposed within the trocar, a pressure within the trocar. The measured pressure is indicative of a pressure in the patient cavity. The method also includes supplying, based at least in part on the measured pressure, an insufflation gas to the patient cavity by providing the insufflation gas through the trocar. 1. A method comprising:positioning a portion of a trocar into a patient cavity, the trocar comprising an inner tubular member and an outer tubular member disposed about the inner tubular member;inserting a surgical instrument into the inner tubular member of the trocar;measuring, by a pressure sensor disposed within the inner tubular member of the trocar, a pressure within the inner tubular member of the trocar, the measured pressure being indicative of a pressure in the patient cavity; andsupplying, based at least in part on the measured pressure, an insufflation gas to the patient cavity by providing the insufflation gas through the outer tubular member of the trocar.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is disposed in a portion of the trocar that is not accessible by the surgical instrument.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein a cross section of the inner tubular member is formed with a cutout region and the pressure sensor is disposed within the cutout region.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is electrically connected to an insufflator for supplying the insufflation gas to the patient cavity claim 1 , the electrical connection comprising a wire disposed at least partially within the inner tubular member of the trocar.5. The method of claim 1 , and further comprising controlling the pressure in the patient cavity based on the pressure measured by the pressure sensor disposed in the trocar.6. The method of claim 5 ...

OCCLUSION DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS

An occlusion device includes a body having a plurality of layers and defining a first diameter. Each layer of the plurality of layers is releasably coupled to a respective inwardly-adjacent layer. An outermost layer of the plurality of layers is removable from the respective inwardly-adjacent layer. Removal of the outermost layer reduces an outer diameter of the body from the first diameter to a second diameter that is less than the first diameter. 1. An occlusion device , comprising:a body including a plurality of layers and defining a first diameter, each layer of the plurality of layers releasably coupled to a respective inwardly-adjacent layer,wherein an outermost layer of the plurality of layers is removable from the respective inwardly-adjacent layer, and wherein removal of the outermost layer reduces an outer diameter of the body from the first diameter to a second diameter that is less than the first diameter.2. The occlusion device according to claim 1 , wherein the body further includes a central core claim 1 , wherein an inner-most layer of the plurality of layers is disposed about the central core.3. The occlusion device according to claim 1 , wherein the central core defines a lumen therethrough configured to receive a surgical instrument therein.4. The occlusion device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one layer of the plurality of layers includes a lubricious coating.5. The occlusion device according to claim 1 , wherein at least one layer of the plurality of layers is formed from a compressible material.6. The occlusion device according to claim 6 , wherein the compressible material is a closed-cell foam.7. The occlusion device according to claim 1 , wherein each layer of the plurality of layers is releasably coupled to a respective inwardly-adjacent layer via a release feature selected from the group consisting of: hook and loop fasteners claim 1 , glue claim 1 , and tape.8. The occlusion device according to claim 1 , wherein the body defines ...

NEBULIZER DEVICES AND METHODS

Nebulizer devices and methods are provided to facilitate a specific and controlled dosage of an atomized liquid therapy or medicine into the respiratory system of a user. The discrete nebulizer device comprises, in part, an airflow sensor connected to a controller such that inhaling through a mouthpiece ultimately activates the atomizer element to convert a liquid into an atomized liquid to maximize efficient delivery of the atomized liquid to the respiratory system of the user during inhalation. Multiple doses may be administered during sequential inhalations and exhalations without the need to remove the device from the air way opening of the user. In some embodiments, the nebulizer is programmable, hand-held, and/or disposable, for example. 1. A method comprising:accessing a nebulizer device comprising:a housing;a controller contained in the housing;a power source contained in the housing and connected to the controller;a liquid compartment contained within the housing and comprising an interior configured to hold a volume of liquid;an atomizer element connected with the controller and fluidly connected with the interior and configured to convert liquid into an atomized liquid during use;a mouthpiece connected to the housing and in fluid connection with the atomizer element; andan airflow sensor connected to the controller and the housing;positioning the mouthpiece in contact with an airway opening of a user; andinhaling through the mouthpiece so that the air flow sensor is activated, signaling the controller, which in turn activates the atomizer element so that the atomized liquid is delivered to the airway of the user.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the airway of the user includes any anatomical region associated with a mammalian respiratory system.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the atomized liquid has an aerosol particle size between about 0.3 and 5 microns.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the atomized liquid has an aerosol particle size between about ...

MULTI-PORT ACCESS DEVICE FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGICAL PROCEDURES

An access device for surgical procedures is disclosed which includes a multiport end cap including a plurality of separate access ports for accommodating the introduction of individual surgical instruments into a body cavity or lumen of a patient, and a coupling for operatively connecting the multiport end cap to a tubular body. 1. An access device for surgical procedures comprising:a) an elongated tubular body portion defining a longitudinal axis and configured for introduction through a natural orifice of a body lumen or through a single incision formed in the wall of the abdominal cavity of a patient;b) a multiport end cap operatively associated with a proximal end portion of the tubular body portion and including a plurality of separate access ports for accommodating the introduction of individual surgical instruments into the body lumen or abdominal cavity of the patient; andc) a coupling for operatively connecting the multiport end cap to the proximal end portion of the tubular body portion.2. An access device for surgical procedures as recited in claim 1 , wherein the coupling is adapted and configured to permit relative axial rotation of the multiport end cap and tubular body portion.3. An access device for surgical procedures as recited in claim 1 , wherein the coupling includes a ratchet mechanism for selectively positioning the multiport end cap relative to the tubular body portion.4. An access device for surgical procedures as recited in claim 3 , wherein the coupling includes spring loaded latches for selectively moving the ratchet mechanism.5. An access device for surgical procedures as recited in claim 1 , wherein the elongated tubular body portion is a laparoscopic wound protector.6. An access device for surgical procedures as recited in claim 1 , wherein the coupling includes a connector for a pressurized gas line and a connector for a pressure sensing line.7. An access device for surgical procedures as recited in claim 6 , wherein the tubular body ...

Light irradiation apparatus

A light irradiation apparatus includes first and second light sources that emit first light and second light, respectively. The first and the second lights have mutually different wavelengths at timings close to each other, regardless of overlap between the first light and the second light. The first light has a wavelength band for inducing destruction of bacteria by damaging a cell of the bacteria as the first light acts on a photosensitizer present in the bacteria. The second light has a wavelength band for inducing the destruction of the bacteria by changing the structure of a genetic material present in the cell of the bacteria. A dose of the second light source is less than 1/10 of a dose of the first light source.

Delivery devices

A delivery device is provided which comprises a container containing a dose of a powder and having at least one exit orifice for dispensing the dose from the container and a chamber adapted to receive the container in an operative configuration. The device further comprises at least one gas inlet by which gas may enter the chamber and at least one gas outlet by which gas and entrained powder may exit the chamber. The delivery device is operable to generate a gas flow through the chamber between the at least one gas inlet and the at least one gas outlet, which brings about orbital motion of the container within the chamber in that at least a central region of the container orbits a central axis of the chamber. The volume occupied by the container is at least 25% of the volume of the chamber.