A bag transfer mechanism for moving intravenous medication delivery bags includes linear actuator and a pantograph mechanism. A proximal end of the pantograph mechanism is coupled to the linear actuator such a that the pantograph mechanism is configured to extend when the linear actuator travels in a first direction, and to retract when the linear actuator travels in a second direction. The bag transfer mechanism also includes a magnet coupled to a distal end of the pantograph mechanism.
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
A61J 1/05 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids
A61J 1/12 - Bag-type containers with means for holding samples of contents
A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes - Details; Accessories therefor
Systems and methods for parallel medication processing are disclosed herein. Such methods can include receiving a request for preparation of a plurality of dosed medication delivery containers, determining at least one attribute of the request for preparation of at least one dosed medication delivery container, identifying a template corresponding to the at least one attribute of the request, the template identifying steps and a step sequence for filling the dosed medication delivery container, and executing the template. Executing the template can include iteratively assigning tasks to a plurality of stations within the automated dosing device, the performance of which tasks at least partially overlap, and directing a transport tool to move at least one medication delivery container between the stations of the automated dosing device.
A cartridge and loading system for loading tamper-evident syringe caps into a robotic pharmaceutical compounding device. The compounding device has a syringe finishing station, and can transfer tamper-evident caps from the cartridge to the syringe finishing station. The cartridge has a floor disposed at an angle to horizontal. The device may include a vibratory element for vibrating the cartridge, so that tamper-evident caps are fed to an outlet of the cartridge by gravity.
A61M 5/00 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests
A61M 5/50 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular way; Accessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for preventing re-use, or for indicating if defective, used, tampered with or unsterile
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
A method of preparing liquid medication doses using an automated dosing device may include securing a vial within a vial holder. The vial includes a liquid medicament. An empty syringe is secured within a syringe holder with a plunger of the syringe being secured by a plunger gripper and a luer lock of the syringe within a luer lock gripper. The syringe holder and the vial holder are moved closer together to insert a needle of the syringe through a septum of the vial while longitudinal axes of the syringe and the vial are at a downward angle and while the vial holder is lower than the syringe holder. The syringe holder and the vial holder are rotated to vertically align the longitudinal axes with the vial holder above the syringe holder. The plunger gripper is pulled away from the luer lock gripper to transfer liquid medicament into the syringe.
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
A method of performing location teaching of a robotic arm includes maneuvering an end of arm tooling of a robotic arm to a predefined position of an interface object. The robotic arm is mounted within a mounting site of a mechanical mounting structure. The interface object is positioned on a sub-system of a medication dosing system that is mounted on the mechanical mounting structure. The interface object includes an alignment feature of a known size and shape. A sensor of the end of arm tooling is engaged with the interface object. An offset between the sensor and the interface object is determined based on an interaction between the sensor and the alignment feature. A position of the end of arm tooling is incremented with respect to the interface object along at least one axis. An actual position of the interface object is determined relative to the robotic arm.
Provided herein is an apparatus and system to increase the capacity for grasping or engagement of an object using an accessory tool. Methods of increasing the capacity of a tool can include: engaging an accessory tool with a tool, where the tool includes a first vacuum cup and the accessory tool includes one or more second vacuum cups; securing the tool to the accessory tool with a securing mechanism; drawing a vacuum through the first vacuum cup, where the vacuum is drawn through the one or more second vacuum cups in response to drawing a vacuum through the first vacuum cup while the accessory tool is engaged with the tool; and grasping an object with the second one or more vacuum cups in response to vacuum drawn through the one or more second vacuum cups and the one or more second vacuum cups engaging a surface of the object.
A secure dispensing unit includes a housing comprising a first end and a second end and a number of storage assemblies. The number of storage assemblies are arranged in parallel with one another within the housing. Each storage assembly includes a number of compartments arranged linearly along an axis of the housing with each of the compartments being configured to store an item. A cover is coupled with the housing and extends between the first end and the second end such that the cover is positioned over the compartments. An actuator is coupled with the cover, the actuator being configured to retract the cover to draw a distal end of the cover from the first end toward the second end to expose a selected number of compartments.
An inventory tracking system includes storage modules that hold one or more items. Each item is positionable at locations within the storage modules independent of physical characteristics of the item. Inventory monitoring modules are included to monitor storage modules for adding an item, retrieving an item, consuming of the item, returning an unused item, discarding at least a portion of a consumed item, or combinations thereof. Each act is used to determine information about items utilized in the act, including the location within the storage modules of the items. Each storage module updates a central inventory database about a location of the storage module, a revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both. The location of the storage modules, the revised inventory of the items stored within the storage modules, or both, is used to order a replenishment of the items held within the storage modules.
G06Q 10/087 - Inventory or stock management, e.g. order filling, procurement or balancing against orders
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
9.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR STORAGE AND DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein are methods, apparatuses, and systems for the configuration of customizable trays for1he storage and dispensing of articles. Methods may include: receiving information about one or more articles to be stored in the one or more trays; selecting one or more separators or bins to hold the one or more articles based on data representing characteristics of at least the one or more items and characteristics of the one or more trays; determining a layout map for the one or more trays using at least characteristics of the one or more articles; generating a tray layout for a tray to hold the one or more articles based on the layout map; and providing an alert in response to a configured tray not being configured according to the layout map.
A dispensing mechanism includes at least two helical augers having threads, and at least two channels configured to hold the items to be dispensed. The items to be dispensed are received at least partially within the threads of the augers. The dispensing mechanism includes a drive mechanism engaged with the at least two augers and configured to rotate the at least two augers to transport the items to be dispensed, driven by the threads of the augers, to dispense the items from the dispensing mechanism. The dispensing mechanism may include a separable dispenser and cassette.
G07F 11/36 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are of helical or spiral form
B65D 83/02 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing rod-shaped articles, e.g. needles
G07F 11/10 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored one vertically above the other two or more magazines having a common delivery chute
G07F 11/42 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which the magazines are horizontal the articles being delivered by motor-driven means
G07F 11/44 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles from non-movable magazines in which magazines the articles are stored in bulk
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
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APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF AND PACKAGING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing and packaging of articles. Systems may include: a controller configured to receive an indication of an order to be packaged, where the order includes one or more articles (153); a packaging station; a web of bags, where the web of bags is fed to the packaging station; a pneumatic table configurable to support a bag (157) disposed at the packaging station; an opening mechanism including a pneumatic nozzle to open the bag disposed at the packaging station; a loading bin (158) configured to be inserted into the open bag (157) and deposit the one or more articles (153); and a closure apparatus to seal the bag disposed at the packaging station after receiving the one or more articles.
B65B 43/34 - Opening or distending bags; Opening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks by internal pressure
B65B 35/30 - Arranging and feeding articles in groups
B65B 39/12 - Nozzles, funnels or guides for introducing articles or materials into containers or wrappers movable towards, or away from, container or wrapper during filling or depositing
B65B 43/12 - Feeding flexible bags or carton blanks in flat or collapsed state; Feeding flat bags connected to form a series or chain
B65B 43/26 - Opening or distending bags; Opening, erecting, or setting-up boxes, cartons, or carton blanks
A relay tray for securely transporting items includes a lockable transportable container for holding items to be transported, and an electronic controller including a processor. The relay tray receives electric power through a power interface, and includes a commination interface through which the controller can communicate electronically. The relay tray includes a mechanism operable under control of the controller to make items in the locked container accessible in response to communications received via the communication interface, the mechanism operable by the controller only when power is being received through the power interface. In some implementations, the power interface includes four electrical contacts on an outside surface of the container for receiving power and a rectifier that produces voltage of a polarity suitable for powering the controller. The power interface may function as the communication interface.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
Systems and methods of compounding of medication include a user interface that enables efficient design of compounding workflows and protocols. A user can select a workflow type from a number of workflow types differentiated at least in part by the vehicle in which a compounded pharmaceutical is to be delivered, and the user may also specify a compounding device. Options are presented and the steps of a workflow in accordance with the workflow type and options is displayed and updated in real time as options are selected. A protocol can be constructed by inserting information into the workflow based on a specification of a particular pharmaceutical to be compounded.
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
A system for compounding of medications includes a number of computerized compounding devices and a central server computer. Each of the compounding devices is in bidirectional communication with the central server computer via an electronic network. The central server computer and the plurality of compounding devices are configured to cooperatively receive, at the central server computer, a plurality of requests, at least some of which require the compounding of one or more medications, and push, by the central server computer via the electronic network, assignments of respective compounding tasks to the plurality of compounding devices. The central server computer is configured to assign respective compounding tasks to the plurality of compounding devices in accordance with a set of rules designed to promote efficient use of compounding resources and avoid waste. The compounding devices perform the assigned compounding tasks, or guide human operators in the performance of the compounding tasks.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
Systems and methods for compounding pharmaceuticals, for example for intravenous delivery. The devices include an infrared camera and an infrared light source, and can backlight and photograph items such as syringes in infrared light for enhanced clarity. A visible light camera may also be provided, for example a color digital camera, for documenting other parts of the compounding process. The device may have other sensors, for example a bar code scanner and a weight sensor, for collecting other data about the compounding process. In one example implementation, the device is a compounding assistance device that leads a user of the device through a compounding task using instructions shown on a display. In other implementations, the device may be robotic.
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
G06T 7/62 - Analysis of geometric attributes of area, perimeter, diameter or volume
G06T 7/70 - Determining position or orientation of objects or cameras
B65B 3/00 - Packaging plastic material, semiliquids, liquids or mixed solids and liquids, in individual containers or receptacles, e.g. bags, sacks, boxes, cartons, cans or jars
B65C 9/46 - Applying date marks, code marks, or the like, to the label during labelling
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
H04N 5/30 - Transforming light or analogous information into electric information
A device for dispensing items includes a cabinet, and a drawer within the cabinet. The drawer includes one or more compartments for storing items and a cooling system within the drawer. The cooling system is configured to maintain the one or more compartments in the drawer at a temperature below the temperature of the environment surrounding the cabinet. The drawer further includes thermal insulation at sides of the drawer and thermal insulation beneath the one or more compartments. The refrigeration system may be a thermoelectric cooling system.
F25D 1/00 - Devices using naturally-cold air or water
A47B 88/00 - Drawers for tables, cabinets or like furniture; Guides for drawers
B65D 81/18 - Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents providing specific environment for contents, e.g. temperature above or below ambient
F25D 3/00 - Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies
F25D 3/02 - Devices using other cold materials; Devices using cold-storage bodies using ice, e.g. ice-boxes
F25D 11/00 - Self-contained movable devices associated with refrigerating machinery, e.g. domestic refrigerators
F25D 17/00 - Arrangements for circulating cooling fluids; Arrangements for circulating gas, e.g. air, within refrigerated spaces
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APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
An automated dispensing system comprises: a controller configured to process a request for one or more articles to be dispensed; one or more storage modules comprising a plurality of moveable trays stacked vertically, each of the moveable trays comprising one or more storage locations to hold the one or more articles; and a robot configured to access the one or more storage locations within the one or more moveable trays within the one or more storage modules and transfer the requested one or more articles to a storage location prior to dispensing the requested one or more articles, wherein each of the one or more moveable trays is moved from a storage position to a retrieval position prior to the access by the robot to the one or more storage locations to retrieve the one or more articles.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
18.
APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR THE AUTOMATED DISPENSING OF ARTICLES
Provided herein is a system for automated dispensing of articles. Systems may include: a robotic arm; an end-of-arm tool attached to the robotic arm; a scanning device proximate the end-of-arm tool; and a controller to control the robotic arm and the end-of-arm tool. The end-of-arm tool may include a body and two or more vacuum cups extending from the body, where the controller controls a level of suction provided to each of the two or more vacuum cups individually. Each of the two or more vacuum cups extending from the body may be movable between a retracted position proximate the body, and an extended position away from the body of the end-of-arm tool in response to instruction from the controller. Suction may be provided only to the vacuum cups of the two or more vacuum cups that are disposed in the extended position.
B65G 1/137 - Storage devices mechanical with arrangements or automatic control means for selecting which articles are to be removed
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65G 1/06 - Storage devices mechanical with means for presenting articles for removal at predetermined position or level
B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly- shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A47B 67/00 - Chests; Dressing-tables; Medicine cabinets or the like; Cabinets characterised by the arrangement of drawers
A47F 10/00 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
B65G 1/00 - Storing articles, individually or in orderly arrangement, in warehouses or magazines
A system for securely transporting medications or other items. The system includes a central computer system and a number of lockable relay boxes. Each relay box further includes a software controlled lid unlockable upon authorization from the central computer system, a memory storing a globally unique electronically readable identifier, a sensor that can detect unauthorized forced entry to the relay box, and a display. The system also includes an electronic network over which the central computer system authorizes accesses to the interiors of the relay boxes.
A method for identifying medical diverters includes identifying users having similar job functions. Use data indicative of user access to a medication dispensing system is retrieved and is analyzed to identify periods of use of the system for users. Boundaries of work shifts are determined and users are organized into work shifts based on periods of use. A comparison period is determined. Diversion data indicative of behavior associated with diversion for each user is identified. A diversion score indicative of a likelihood that a user is diverting medication is generated by averaging the data by shifts worked for each user and statistically comparing the averaged data. Diversion scores are combined for a medication type to generate a group score. A consistency factor is determined and an overall score is generated. A determination whether any overall scores exceed an overall threshold is made. Users whose score exceeds the threshold are flagged.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly-shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
A47F 1/04 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles
A47F 1/10 - Containers with arrangements for dispensing articles dispensing from bottom having mechanical dispensing means
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
Mechanisms for dispensing items such as medications and medical supplies. Different mechanisms may be tailored to dispensing different kinds of items, for example medications in single dose packages, vials, syringes, or other similarly- shaped items. The dispensers may be placed in a dispensing unit that includes a lockable restock drawer and a dispense drawer into which items are dispensed by the dispensing mechanisms. The various kinds of dispensing mechanisms may be installed in the restock drawer in any workable proportion and arrangement. The dispensing mechanisms include multiple sensing technologies for tracking and inventory of items and for accurate sensing of items as they are dispensed.
In one implementation, a device for dispensing items includes a plurality of compartments for storing medicines or medical supplies, a respective light source associated with each of the plurality of compartments, and a computerized controller coupled to the light sources. The computerized controller maintains an inventory of the contents of the plurality of compartments and receives requests to dispense medicines or medical supplies from the plurality of compartments. In response to a request to dispense a particular medicine or medical supply item, the computerized controller illuminates the light source associated with the compartment holding the particular medicine or medical supply item, the light source being illuminated with a brightness controlled by the computerized controller. The brightness of the light source may be controlled in accordance with a detected brightness of the ambient environment. The light source may be a multi-colored light source.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
B65D 83/04 - Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents for dispensing annular, disc-shaped, or spherical or like small articles, e.g. tablets or pills
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
26.
SCREWING ASSEMBLY FOR SCREWING CLOSING PLUGS ONTO SYRINGES
A closing plug is screwed onto the threaded open end of a syringe by a screwing assembly provided with a pocket adapted to receive the closing plug from a hopper which houses in its inside a plurality of closing plugs, a support device of the syringe, and an actuating device for moving the pocket and the support device with respect to each other with a roto-translating movement about and along a longitudinal axis of the syringe so as to screw the closing plug onto the open end of the syringe itself.
B65B 7/28 - Closing semi-rigid or rigid containers or receptacles not deformed by, or not taking-up shape of, contents, e.g. boxes or cartons by applying separate preformed closures, e.g. lids, covers
An RFID cabinet system is provided for monitoring items having an RFID tag. System includes cabinet having open interior where items are stored and at least one door providing access to items. Static RFID system is provided for reading and identifying data embedded on RFID tag located on at least some of the items placed within cabinet. Static RFID system is configured to monitor substantially all items located within the interior of cabinet when door is closed. Transaction RFID system is provided for reading one of the RFID tags upon removal or return of the associated item from cabinet. Transaction RFID system is operable when door is open. Computer system is configured to sense opening and closing of door. Computer system is configured to receive input that identifies user, and computer system is configured to periodically record data read from RFID tags by static RFID system and transaction RFID system.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
28.
MACHINE FOR THE PREPARATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
A machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products has a containing liner (27), a dosing chamber (2) for preparing at least one pharmaceutical product accommodated within the containing liner (27) and a pneumatic ventilation device (31) for feeding two air flows through the dosing chamber (2)- and through the containing liner (27), respectively; the operation of the pneumatic ventilation device (31) being selectively controlled so that the containing liner (27) has inside a pressure lower than a' pressure existing within the dosing chamber (2) and than a pressure existing in the environment outside the containing liner (27) itself.
B08B 15/02 - Preventing escape of dirt or fumes from the area where they are produced; Collecting or removing dirt or fumes from that area using chambers or hoods covering the area
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
Method of control of a robot (2) having a movable element for agitating a container (3) holding a pulverized drug and diluents to enable a reconstruction process where the pulverized drug is fully dissolved in the diluents. The method comprising the steps of: providing a user interface (22) for introducing data indicative of the drug to be subjected to reconstitution process; accessing to an internal data base DB for outputting, for a selected drug, a list of primitive movements P1, P2,..Pi,..Pn to be used in the reconstructing process; operating the robot (2) for executing sequentially the primitives and moving the container (3) according to the instructions of the primitives; measuring, during the movement of the container under robot action, physical positions in the space and dynamic parameters of the container (3) creating a list of registered data; comparing the measured positions in the space and the dynamic parameter with the corresponding ones of the primitive movements for selecting a list of eligible primitives if a sufficient approximation level is reached; elaborating selected eligible primitives together to generate instructions for the robot allowing a complex movement encompassing the simple movements; and using the robot (2) for shaking said container that is moved in the space according to the complex movement.
G05B 19/4155 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
A61J 3/00 - Devices or methods specially adapted for bringing pharmaceutical products into particular physical or administering forms
30.
AN APPARATUS FOR THE REMOVAL OF NEEDLES OF SYRINGES
An apparatus for the removal of needles of syringes is provided with two gripping devices adapted to withhold a syringe and the respective needle, respectively, and an actuating device for moving the two gripping devices with respect to each other with a roto-translating motion about and along a longitudinal axis of the syringe in order to unscrew the needle from the syringe itself.
A61M 5/32 - Syringes - Details - Details of needles pertaining to their connection with syringe or hub; Accessories for bringing the needle into, or holding the needle on, the body; Devices for protection of needles
A drug bag is housed inside a container, which has two shells movable between an open position and a closed position; and a gripper fitted outside the shells and defined by two jaws movable between a grip position and a release position to grip and release at least one conduit allowing access to the content of the bag.
A61J 1/05 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes for collecting, storing or administering blood, plasma or medical fluids
A45C 11/00 - Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups
B65D 6/40 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor with walls formed with filling or emptying apertures
A medication dispensing cabinet provides controlled access to medications and supplies stored in it. The cabinet may include at least one lockable storage compartment, and a controller that controls access to the at least one lockable storage compartment. The cabinet may include multiple printers integrated into the cabinet. The cabinet may include a camera operably coupled to the controller. The cabinet may include a set of cabinet electronics, and a power distribution and communications circuit board. The cabinet may include a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader, wherein the controller conditions access to the at least one lockable storage compartment on receipt of information from the RFID reader. Data may be stored in the controller according to an implementation of RAID technology. The controller may include multiple electronic communications network interfaces, and may include an out of band network communication channel. A dispensing cabinet may facilitate printing of labels for medications.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
Embodiments of the invention provide methods, systems, and apparatus related to a dispensing device having an adjustable user interface. According to one embodiment, a dispensing device may include a cabinet having one or more compartments for dispensing health care supplies to one or more patients. The dispensing device may also include a control system that provides various operational functions related to dispensing the health care supplies. A user interface may be communicatively coupled with the control system and may be configured to receive input from a user and provide output to the user. An articulating arm assembly may couple the user interface with the cabinet to provide the user interface with one or more translational degrees of freedom and one or more rotational degrees of freedom relative to the cabinet.
A47B 67/00 - Chests; Dressing-tables; Medicine cabinets or the like; Cabinets characterised by the arrangement of drawers
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A47B 21/013 - Tables or desks specially adapted for use at individual computer workstations, e.g. for word processing or other manual data entry; Tables or desks specially adapted for typing; Auxiliary devices for attachment to such tables or desks characterised by adjustable parts, e.g. universally adjustable leaves, arm rests, wrist supports or mouse platforms
A47F 10/00 - Furniture or installations specially adapted to particular types of service systems, not otherwise provided for
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
F16M 11/04 - Means for attachment of apparatus; Means allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand
34.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USER ACCESS OF DISPENSING UNIT
Dispensing units for dispensing items, such as in a healthcare facility, are linked in a network. The dispensing units use a fingerprint to authenticate users. The fingerprints on a short list reflect recent authorization, and permit access without other identifying information. Dispensing units in the network may use different fingerprint scanning technologies, but are made compatible by enrolling fingerprints using the different technologies. Two or more reference fingerprints may be stored at a dispensing unit, permitting either a primary fingerprint or alternate fingerprint to gain access to that dispensing unit. During enrollment of a user, fingerprints for a user may be "fast tracked" for registration based upon a quality determination.
G07C 11/00 - Arrangements, systems or apparatus for checking, e.g. the occurrence of a condition, not provided for elsewhere
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G06F 21/32 - User authentication using biometric data, e.g. fingerprints, iris scans or voiceprints
A system for managing medications facilitates documentation of medication returned from remote dispensing units to a central storage location such as a pharmacy vault. The system may be especially useful in facilitating the tracking of controlled substances. The system receives an indication that a medication previously removed from the remote dispensing units has been designated for return to the medication management system. The system computes an estimated return amount of the medication, and causes a queued return list to be displayed at the central storage location. The system can accommodate multiple remote dispensing devices and multiple medications.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
36.
STORAGE DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING MEDICATION DISPENSING AND RESTOCKING
A storage device, method, and computer program product is provided that includes a number of drawer-level display devices. Each drawer-level display device may be associated with and disposed on a particular drawer. Each drawer-level display device may be configured to present a user with medication information for a selected medication stored in the associated drawer. Thus, a user can have direct access to information required for completing a dispensing or restocking operation at the accessed drawer and does not need to refer back to the cabinet-level display device for information. The drawer-level display devices may be main drawer- level display devices, located near a leading end of each drawer, and/or secondary drawer-level display devices located at the pockets defined by the drawer. Thus, the information needed to complete a dispensing or restocking operation that is in progress can be found at the drawer-level, where the user's attention is already focused.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
37.
MEDICATION DISPENSING CABINET AND ASSOCIATED DRAWER ASSEMBLY HAVING POCKETS WITH CONTROLLABLY OPENABLE LIDS
A medication dispensing cabinet, a medication dispensing drawer assembly and an associated method are provided to facilitate controlled access to medications in an efficient manner. A medication dispensing cabinet includes a cabinet body, a plurality of drawers disposed within and configured for slidable extension relative to the cabinet body and a plurality of pockets serially positioned within a drawer. Each pocket includes a lid configured to cover the pocket and limit access to medication within the pocket. The medication dispensing cabinet also includes a linkage member configured to operably engage the lids of the plurality of pockets. The linkage member has a first state in which the linkage member prevents one or more of the lids from being opened and a second state in which the linkage member permits the lids to be opened in accordance with a predefined sequential order.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
38.
MODES AND WORKFLOWS FOR PROCESSING MEDICATION REQUESTS
Systems, methods, apparatus, and computer program products are provided for processing medication requests. In one embodiment, a user may define an operational mode that can be initiated by one or more triggers. A user may also define one or more workflows for processing medication requests. The one or more workflows can be associated with the operational mode. In response to the occurrence of the appropriate triggers, the operational mode can automatically, semi-automatically, and/or manually be initiated. When the operational mode is initiated, the associated workflows are used for processing medication requests.
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
39.
METHODS, APPARATUSES AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCTS FOR UTILIZING NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION TO GUIDE ROBOTS
An apparatus is provided for determining a path or route in which a robot may be guided to perform a task(s) and avoiding one or more obstacles or obstructions. The apparatus includes at least one memory and at least one processor configured to receive origin location information via a Near Field Communication (NFC) tag associated with a key in an instance in which the key is positioned in an origin location. The processor is also configured to receive target location information via the NFC tag associated with the key in an instance in which the key is positioned in a target location, at which a task is performed by a robot and may generate a route for the robot to traverse in order to complete the task based in part on the origin location information and the target location information. Corresponding computer program products and methods are also provided.
Embodiments of the invention provide medication dispensing carts and methods. The medication dispensing carts may include a base having wheels that allow the carts to be transported within a facility, a computing device configured to receive input from a user, a display device communicatively coupled with the computing device for displaying information to the user, a post that couples the display device with the base, and a plurality of cassettes that have one or more bins within which medical supplies are stored. The plurality of cassettes may be coupled with the post and the post may include a plurality of communication ports that communicatively couple one or more of the cassettes with the computing device to perform or provide various functions.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
41.
COMPUTER CONTROLLED AND MONITORED MEDICAL STORAGE SYSTEM
A system is disclosed for monitoring and controlling a refrigerated medical storage unit. The system may include a control station. The control station may receive temperature information from the refrigerated medical storage unit and may cause at least a portion of the temperature information to be stored. The control station may determine whether the temperature is outside a predefined range and may causes an alarm to be generated when the temperature is outside the predefined range. The control station may receive user authentication information from a user, and upon verification of the user authentication information, send unlock instructions to the refrigerated medical storage unit.
A61B 50/10 - Furniture specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
F25D 29/00 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices
42.
METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
A method for the preparation of pharmaceutical products according to which a diluent is fed into a container containing a lyophilized or powdered pharmaceutical by means of a needle, which is then extracted from the container, inserted in its protective cap, and rinsed by feeding the diluent through the needle and into the protective cap itself.
Method and machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products according to which a container containing a liquid phase and a gaseous phase is connected to an aspiration circuit of a given amount of the liquid phase; a flow sensor being provided for detecting the passage of the liquid phase and of the gaseous phase along the aspiration circuit.
A machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products has a pocket conveyor, mobile along a loop-shaped path and provided with a plurality of pockets, each adapted to receive and withhold a respective container, and a transfer device for transferring the containers with a rectilinear motion between the respective pockets and at least one operating station for executing an operation on the containers themselves.
A machine for the preparation of pharmaceutical products is provided with a pocket conveyor for storing syringes and/or bottles, a dosing station for transferring at least one pharmaceutical from a syringe to a bottle, and a gripping and transporting device for transferring the syringes and/or the bottles between the pocket conveyor and the dosing station; the pocket conveyor being mobile along a loop-shaped path and being provided with a plurality of pockets each adapted to receive and withhold a respective syringe and/or a respective bottle.
A syringe, defined by a cylinder and by a piston slidingly engaged in the cylinder itself, is actuated after having inserted the cylinder within a gripper and having axially fed the syringe through the gripper so as to move an outer flange of the cylinder into contact with the gripper and/or the piston in a stop position within the cylinder.
A medication bin is provided that includes a bin housing configured to carry medication and other medical supplies, an electronic display, such as a liquid crystal display or electronic paper, carried by the bin housing and a processor carried by the bin housing and configured to control the electronic display. The processor is configured to receive information relating to a destination of the medication or other medical supplies to be carried by the medication bin. The processor is also configured to direct the electronic display to present a representation of the destination. Corresponding methods and computer program products are also provided.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
48.
MEDICATION STORAGE DEVICE USAGE STATUS NOTIFICATIONS
A usage status notification method and corresponding medication storage device (e.g., mobile medication dispensing cart, medication cabinet, nurse server, etc.) are provided. To generate the usage status notification, the status of one or more components of the medication storage device may be monitored. An in-use notification signal may be generated if it is determined that the medication storage device is in use at a certain point in time (e.g., when a user is logged into the medication storage device). An available notification signal may be generated if it is determined that the medication storage device is available for use at a certain point in time (e.g., when a user is logged out of the medication storage device). Other types of usage status signals may also be provided.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 40/60 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
DIGITAL ASSISTANT APPLIANCE FOR ASSISTING AN OPERATOR IN THE MANUAL PREPARATION OF A LIQUID PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITION IN A MEDICAL INSTRUMENT FOR ADMINISTERING THE COMPOSITION TO A PATIENT, AND CORRESPONDING OPERATING METHOD
Digital assistant appliance for assisting an operator in the manual preparation of a liquid pharmaceutical composition comprising: a memory device containing, for each active principle of the liquid pharmaceutical composition: one or more first sample images of vials containing the active principle, and one or more second sample images of syringes that can be used for transferring the active principle from the vials to the medical instrument; an artificial viewing system designed to acquire: a vial image of a vial chosen by the operator and/or a syringe image of a syringe chosen by the operator; and an electronic processing system configured in such a way as to compare the vial image with each of the first sample images for determining whether the vial chosen by the operator is incorrect, and/or compare the syringe image with each of the second sample images for determining whether the syringe chosen by the operator is incorrect, and warn the operator of an error condition in the preparation step when the vial or the syringe chosen by the operator is incorrect.
G16H 20/10 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients
G16H 20/17 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered via infusion or injection
50.
UNIT DOSE PACKAGING AND ASSOCIATED ROBOTIC DISPENSING SYSTEM AND METHOD
A unit dose package is provided that facilitates the automated picking of the package. The unit dose package includes a plurality of individually packaged unit dose medications separated by perforations. The unit dose package also defines a hole that may be located along at least one perforation, such as at an intersection of at least two perforations, to permit the package to be stored by being suspended by a rod. A robotic dispensing system and method are also provided that facilitate the selective dispensation of unit dose packages having different numbers of individually packaged unit dose medications. The system includes first and second storage locations for storing first and second unit dose packages which have different numbers of individually packaged unit dose medication(s). The system also includes a controller to direct picking of the first or second unit dose packages dependant upon a requested number of individually packaged unit dose medication(s).
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
A61J 7/04 - Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
Devices, systems, and methods are described for remotely managing items that are configured to be stored in at least one dispensing device This includes receiving user identification information at a host computer system from an electronic device that is remotely located from the dispensing device. This also includes transmitting from the host computer system to the electronic device a disposition of at least one item, wherein the at least one item is associated with a patient. Further, this includes receiving, at the host computer system from the remote electronic device, information about the item originating from the dispensing device, wherein the information includes a further disposition of the item.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 10/00 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data
G16H 15/00 - ICT specially adapted for medical reports, e.g. generation or transmission thereof
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
G16H 70/40 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references relating to drugs, e.g. their side effects or intended usage
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
52.
PATIENT-SPECIFIC BIN SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES
Systems, methods, and devices are described related to the assignment and management of patient-specific bins. A dispensing device at a healthcare facility may include a number of bins for storage of medical supplies, with some of the bins designated as patient- specific bins allocated to be assigned to patients for storage of their medications or certain other supplies. A central server computer system, in communication with a computer of the dispensing device, may monitor and assign current and future patient-specific use of the bins for the dispensing device. The assignment and management of patient-specific bins may be performed by devices distributed through the system.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
53.
MANAGEMENT OF PATIENT ITEMS USING PATIENT-SPECIFIC BINS
Systems, methods, and devices are described related to the assignment and management of patient-specific bins. A dispensing device at a healthcare facility may include a number of bins for storage of medical supplies, with some of the bins designated as patient- specific bins allocated to be assigned to patients for storage of their medications or certain other supplies. A central server computer system, in communication with a computer of the dispensing device, may monitor and assign current and future patient-specific use of the bins for the dispensing device. The assignment and management of patient-specific bins may be performed by devices distributed through the system.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
54.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DESIGNATING A PATIENT ITEM AS PATIENT MEDICATION IN A NETWORKED PLURALITY OF DISPENSING DEVICES
Systems, methods, and devices are described related to the assignment and management of patient-specific bins. A dispensing device at a healthcare facility may include a number of bins for storage of medical supplies, with some of the bins designated as patient- specific bins allocated to be assigned to patients for storage of their medications or certain other supplies. A central server computer system, in communication with a computer of the dispensing device, may monitor and assign current and future patient-specific use of the bins for the dispensing device. The assignment and management of patient-specific bins may be performed by devices distributed through the system.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
55.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR STORAGE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS AND OTHER MEDICAL SUPPLIES USING PATIENT-SPECIFIC STORAGE BINS
Systems, methods, and devices are described related to the assignment and management of patient-specific bins. A dispensing device at a healthcare facility may include a number of bins for storage of medical supplies, with some of the bins designated as patient- specific bins allocated to be assigned to patients for storage of their medications or certain other supplies. A central server computer system, in communication with a computer of the dispensing device, may monitor and assign current and future patient-specific use of the bins for the dispensing device. The assignment and management of patient-specific bins may be performed by devices distributed through the system.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
56.
PATIENT-SPECIFIC BIN SYSTEMS, METHODS, AND DEVICES
Systems, methods, and devices are described related to the assignment and management of patient-specific bins. A dispensing device at a healthcare facility may include a number of bins for storage of medical supplies, with some of the bins designated as patient-specific bins allocated to be assigned to patients for storage of their medications or certain other supplies. A central server computer system, in communication with a computer of the dispensing device, may monitor and assign current and future patient-specific use of the bins for the dispensing device. The assignment and management of patient-specific bins may be performed by devices distributed through the system.
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
57.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSIGNING PATIENT-SPECIFIC BINS
Systems, methods, and devices are described related to the assignment and management of patient-specific bins. A dispensing device at a healthcare facility may include a number of bins for storage of medical supplies, with some of the bins designated as patient- specific bins allocated to be assigned to patients for storage of their medications or certain other supplies. A central server computer system, in communication with a computer of the dispensing device, may monitor and assign current and future patient-specific use of the bins for the dispensing device. The assignment and management of patient-specific bins may be performed by devices distributed through the system.
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
A61B 90/90 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A medical work station having a solar charging system. The medical work station includes a cart that carries a computer for providing access to and keeping track of medical information. The solar charging system is operatively connected to the computer to provide a solar power input. This solar input provides a constant replenishing of power to the computer as long as there is a source of UV light, such as through inside lighting or through sunlight.
H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other dc sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
A61G 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
G06F 1/26 - Power supply means, e.g. regulation thereof
59.
SYSTEM, METHOD AND CORRESPONDING APPARATUS FOR STORING, RETRIEVING AND DELIVERING UNIT DOSE BLISTERS
A system, method and corresponding apparatus are provided for storing, retrieving and delivering unit dose blisters in their natural, raw state (i.e., without over-wrapping or repackaging). In particular, a plurality of unit dose blister mounts are configured to position a corresponding plurality of different types of unit dose blisters in a predetermined, repeatable orientation, so that they can be retrieved and delivered using, for example, an automated retrieval system. The storage apparatus (or unit dose blister mount) may include a cavity that is configured to receive a iinit dose medication or medication cavity of the unit dose blister in such a way that the unit dose blister lies substantially flat in the horizontal plane, enabling any identification information displayed on the underside of the unit dose blister (i.e., the side opposite the unit dose medication, or medication cavity) to be viewed.
G07F 11/62 - Coin-freed apparatus for dispensing, or the like, discrete articles in which the articles are stored in compartments in fixed receptacles
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
60.
MOBILE POINT OF CARE SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHOD AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT
A wireless, mobile point-of-care system is provided including a plurality of mobile point-of-care carts, each capable of transporting a plurality of patient-specific medication or supply drawers or containers. The mobile point- of-care carts provide for both auto-identification of patient containers carried by the cart, as well as real-time tracking of the carts themselves. Using the combination of these two features, each patient-specific drawer can be located throughout the hospital at any given time. A method is further provided for utilizing this location information to generate a medication delivery/removal plan or route, which can be used by delivery personnel to alleviate the burden caused by making medication carts mobile.
A61G 12/00 - Accommodation for nursing, e.g. in hospitals, not covered by groups , e.g. trolleys for transport of medicaments or food; Prescription lists
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A61G 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
61.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PREPARING AN ITEM WITH AN RFID TAG
An automated reading system for associating an RFID tag and product information includes a conveyor belt for moving a product having an RFID tag and a bar code. The system also includes an RFID scanner and a bar code scanner for reading information on the product as it travels down the conveyor belt. A collecting device is used for receiving the product, and a computer having a database is used for recording the association between the RFID tag and the product information.
An RFID for cabinet for monitoring items having an WID tag includes a cabinet having at least one (2) locking front door. An WID detector is used for monitoring each item placed within the cabinet and is located within the interior of the cabinet (9). A computer is coupled to the WID cabinet and controls opening and closing of the front door and is (9) configured to receive an input that identifies the user. In this way, the computer is configured to periodically record data read from the WID tags by the RFID detector.
The present disclosure is directed to a tool that can be used to order, dispense, locate, request and administer medications as well as locate, issue and administer medical items and supplies for patients from a plurality of entry points into the system, e.g. handheld devices, mobile cart, etc. New workflows and functionality for various devices such as dispensing devices (automated dispensing cabinets) and issuing devices (e.g. open shelving) are also disclosed. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
The present disclosure is directed to a tool that can be used to order, dispense, locate, request and administer medications as well as locate, issue and administer medical items and supplies for patients from a plurality of entry points into the system, e.g. handheld devices, mobile cart, etc. New workflows and functionality for various devices such as dispensing devices (automated dispensing cabinets) and issuing devices (e.g. open shelving) are also disclosed. Because of the rules governing abstracts, this abstract should not be used to construe the claims.
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
G16H 20/13 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to drugs or medications, e.g. for ensuring correct administration to patients delivered from dispensers
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities; ICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
A device for dispensing items comprises a cabinet (10) having an interior for storing items. A dispenser frame (44) is coupled to the cabinet and is configured to be accessed, such as by pulling the dispenser frame from the cabinet. The dispenser frame includes a plurality of dividers (22) that are configured to hold the plurality of dispensing mechanisms that each hold multiple items within the storage area. Further, the dividers are reconfigurable to permit the arrangement of the dispensing mechanisms to be adjusted. A lockable door (46) is coupled to the front of the cabinet in front of the dispenser frame. The door may be opened to provide access to the interior of the cabinet and to the dispenser frame. A dispenser drawer (38) is positioned below the storage area so that items dispensed from the dispensing mechanisms may be retrieved
A47F 3/02 - Showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements
A47F 3/08 - Showcases or show cabinets with arrangements for continuously or intermittently moving the merchandise
A61J 7/00 - Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
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