Abstract:
A portable unit comprises a sampling mechanism used by a patient to take a sample of a bodily fluid or tissue that can be tested for any property indicative of a medical condition of the patient, a microprocessor for determining a treatment for the condition based on a test of the sample, and an administration mechanism for administering the treatment based on the determination by the microprocessor. Operationally, the unit samples a bodily function, evaluates the sample, determines from stored protocols and criteria if treatment is required, and administers treatment. Two-way wireless communication between the unit and one or more remote networks enables numerous functionalities, including (i) collection and collation of medical information and records relating to multiple users of information stored by their units for access by healthcare providers, regulatory agencies, insurance carriers, pharmaceutical companies, and others, (ii) unit maintenance and resupply of consumables, and (iii) direct user-to-user communication.
Abstract:
A biological test device with at least one zone containing a biosensor and/or reagent media to accept a sample of a biological material, where the zone is covered until use by a removable humidity resistant cover. The cover may be slidably removable or have a peel-off configuration and may incorporate a desiccant material. The cover may also act as an actuator associated with electronic timing and/or signalling components carried by the device.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a lancet 1 including a puncture body 4 with a puncture needle 41, and a hollow member 3 having an internal space 30 for accommodating the puncture body 4. The lancet 1 further includes a sealing part 5 for sealing and accommodating the puncture needle 41 arranged in the hollow member 3. The hollow member 3 has an opening 32 for allowing the movement of the puncture needle 41 when the puncture needle 41 is moved in a puncturing direction N1. The sealing part 5 includes a seal member securely attached so as to cover the opening 32.
Abstract:
A disposable seal is provided at the connection between an insertion needle and associated VACUTAINER holder when drawing blood from a patient during a phlebotomy procedure. The seal comprises an outer absorbent layer, and successive layers of sealing plastic film, an adhesive layer, and a removable inner layer of film for exposing the adhesive layer for attachment to the VACUTAINER holder. Prior to use, the disposable seal is mounted on the VACUTAINER holder along the adhesive layer and the insertion needle is pierced through the sealing portion of the plastic film and threaded into the VACUTAINER holder. A portion of the sealing plastic layer of film is partially detached by the insertion needle and wraps around the threaded portion of the VACUTAINER holder to improve the seal between the needle, and any small amount of blood leakage will be absorbed by the outer absorbent layer of the seal. The VACUTAINER holder can then be reused, using standard sterilization procedures.
Abstract:
An apparatus comprises a housing, a testing member rotatably mounted in the housing, a lancet protruding from an edge of the testing member and having a piercing end, and a cover configured to cover at least the piercing end of the lancet and to be displaced from the piercing end of the lancet during actuation of the testing member.
Abstract:
A portable emergency medical device capable of communicating with a remote location preferably as a cellular telephone that can measure one or more human vital parameters such as pulse rate, body temperature, skin moisture, blood pressure, ECG or blood chemistry and can receive symptoms from a user either by voice recognition or by keypad and can provide an expert medical diagnosis. The device can store a complete medical history for one or more users and can use an expert system to make the diagnosis. The device can make an emergency medical call either on command or automatically requesting help and optionally supplying medical information and/or GPS location information.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a set for determining whether blood obtained in puncture tools by puncturing a blood vessel is venous blood or arterial blood easily, and ensuring handling under a sterile state. A set for determining blood type has a cover body to be attached to a syringe set, and a blood type determination unit to be housed in the cover body. The blood type determination unit comprises a light projecting portion and a light receiving element, and a blue output LED and a red output LED showing a judgment result based on a signal obtained from the light receiving element. The cover body has a body and a lid that are combined with each other to cover the blood type determination unit, a partition for passing blood between the light projecting portion and the light receiving element, and a pair of measurement windows for transmitting light between the light projecting portion and the light receiving element through the partition.
Abstract:
Described herein are various systems, methods, apparatuses, and kits for phlebotomy. In certain embodiments, the phlebotomy kit or system includes a blood collection tube, a needle assembly, a holder for the blood collection tube, a bandage, a tourniquet, a wipe, and an absorbent pad. The disclosed systems, methods, apparatuses, and kits are useful for collecting a single small volume of blood, and collecting of a small volume of blood at remote non-hospital environments.
Abstract:
A device for introducing at least one antimicrobial in an exposed region of a user's skin caused while accessing interstitial fluid includes a substrate having thereon at least one electrically controllable microheating element including at least a microheater portion with multiple electrodes connected to the microheater portion for forming a micropore in the user's skin. A nanofiber mat loaded with at least one antimicrobial material is arranged on the substrate such that it contacts the user's skin and encircles an opening of the micropore formed by the microheating element. In a preferred embodiment, the at least one antimicrobial material is LL-37.