Equashield Medical Ltd

Some embodiments relate to a septum holder comprising a body, a septum attached to the body, and an insert comprising at least one bore configured to form a seat of a needle valve. The insert can be held in place between at least a portion of the septum and at least a portion of the body.

A syringe that is configured for use in a syringe pump. The syringe has a flange at the proximal end of a barrel and a sealing element at its proximal end. The sealing element has of a disk shaped annular sealing assembly having a hole in its center through which a piston rod passes. The sealing assembly has an upper part and a lower part that are pressed together to hold an O-ring that seals around the piston rod. The sealing assembly is placed inside the barrel of the syringe; thereby not disturbing the external shape of the syringe and allowing the syringe to fit into dedicated grooves on syringe pumps.

A robotic pharmaceutical preparation system comprising at least one container-receiving module configured to hold at least one container; a motor coupled to the container-receiving module for directly driving movement of the container-receiving module along a movement path; circuitry configured to detect electrical current consumption of the at least one motor; and a controller configured for: receiving an indication from the circuitry regarding the electrical current consumption; determining that an interference exists based on the indication; and upon determining that an interference exists, modifying operation of the system.

A vial manipulator is provided for use in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system. The vial manipulator includes a manipulator body defining a main axis; a first vial holder pivotably coupled to the manipulator body and configured to receive and hold of a vial assembly; a first pivoting mechanism for pivoting the first vial holder about a first axis extending outwardly from the main body in a first direction; a second vial holder pivotably coupled to the manipulator body and configured to receive and hold of a vial assembly; and a second pivoting mechanism for pivoting the second vial holder about a second axis extending outwardly from the main body in a second direction which is different than the first direction. The vial manipulator can further include a turning mechanism configured for turning the manipulator body about the main axis.

Some embodiments are directed to a connector for connection with a fluid transfer device, including an outer body having a longitudinal axis; and a luer lock connection port positioned within the outer body and configured to be coupled with an external port of said fluid transfer device. The luer lock connection port can be rotatable about the longitudinal axis at least in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction at least prior to initiation of coupling thereof with the external port. The outer body can be structured, and the luer lock connection port is positioned therewithin, such that to prevent an operator to access, through the outer body, directly by fingertips an exterior of the luer lock connection port after the luer lock connection port has been coupled with the external port.

A vial manipulator is provided for use in a robotic pharmaceutical preparation system. The vial manipulator includes a manipulator body defining a main axis; a first vial holder pivotably coupled to the manipulator body and configured to receive and hold of a vial assembly; a first pivoting mechanism for pivoting the first vial holder about a first axis extending outwardly from the main body in a first direction; a second vial holder pivotably coupled to the manipulator body and configured to receive and hold of a vial assembly; and a second pivoting mechanism for pivoting the second vial holder about a second axis extending outwardly from the main body in a second direction which is different than the first direction. The vial manipulator can further include a turning mechanism configured for turning the manipulator body about the main axis.

Some embodiments are directed to a medical device for fluidly connecting to a medical spike, including a spike port configured to receive therein the medical spike and establish fluid communication between the medical spike and the medical device. The spike-locking mechanism can be configured to resist extraction of the medical spike from the spike port.

An automated vial preparation module is provided that may include a vial mount for receiving a vial, a manipulator for disinfecting at least a portion of the vial, and control circuitry. The module may apply a disinfecting solution to a vial septum and wipe the septum with a swab. The module may include transferring means for moving vials. An imaging apparatus may monitor the vial preparation process. The module may interface with an automated pharmaceutical compounding system. Methods for automated vial preparation may include steps such as transferring a vial to a mount, removing a vial cap, disinfecting at least the vial septum, and mounting an adaptor onto the vial septum.

Some embodiments are directed to a connector for connection with a fluid transfer device, including an outer body having a longitudinal axis; and a luer lock connection port positioned within the outer body and configured to be coupled with an external port of said fluid transfer device. The luer lock connection port can be rotatable about the longitudinal axis at least in one of a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction at least prior to initiation of coupling thereof with the external port. The outer body can be structured, and the luer lock connection port is positioned therewithin, such that to prevent an operator to access, through the outer body, directly by fingertips an exterior of the luer lock connection port after the luer lock connection port has been coupled with the external port.

An adaptor configured for connection to a syringe having an air chamber and a liquid chamber, the adaptor including a liquid channel configured to be in communication with the liquid chamber, an air channel configured to be in communication with the air chamber and at least one filter positioned in the liquid channel.