Portable patient care kit

Abstract

This disclosure is, - A housing (11) comprising a first housing component (12) and a second housing component (14), wherein the second housing component (14) is movably connected to the first housing component (12), and the housing (11) is reconfigurable between a closed configuration and a usage configuration by moving the second housing component (14) relative to the first housing component (12), - Provided inside (13, 15) one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), at least one compartment (20, 21) is configured to house an article (8) selected from at least one of the following: a medical device (1), a medical device accessory (2), a drug container (3), a dressing material (4), a portable electronic device (5), a lighting device (6), and an optical device (7). - A holder (30) including mounts (32, 34, 36, 38) for fastening an article (8) or an external article (8') to the holder (30), wherein the holder (30) is connected to or connectable to at least one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), and protrudes from the inside (13, 15) of one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14) when the housing (11) is in a use configuration, This relates to a portable patient care kit (10), including the following.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of patient care, and more particularly to portable patient care kits and methods for assisting a user in using medical devices, medical device accessories, and / or medications, for example, for self-treatment or home medication.

Background Art

[0002] For example, patients suffering from certain diseases such as hemophilia or patients requiring enzyme replacement therapy must receive regular intravenous (IV) infusions. The infusions often have to be mixed and prepared according to the specific needs of the patient (in some cases, shortly before drug administration), which may involve reconstituting drug powders from multiple vials using precise amounts of sterile liquids such as water and / or saline. This preparation process is typically complex and time-consuming and is usually carried out by medical staff in a clinic or pharmacy, sometimes using laboratory equipment.

[0003] Generally, administering drugs by infusion may require a reasonably clean or sterile environment. Thus, patients may need to regularly visit an emergency medical vehicle or a medical facility.

[0004] Self-medication or home medication for administering drugs by infusion or injection is very difficult and still very challenging, but it is very attractive for patients, thereby avoiding the issues and situations associated with visiting a medical facility. In home medication or self-medication, for example, a patient or user attempting to establish vascular access to the patient's body may be forced to use only one hand, which is quite cumbersome and thus may be difficult.

[0005] In addition, in many cases, particularly in the field of home medication or self-medication, it is necessary to establish or maintain a clean and / or sterile environment, as well as to provide a clean and sterile storage environment for medications and medication containers, medical device accessories, and medical devices. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0006] Therefore, in the field of home medication or self-medication, it is desirable to provide improvements that enable users or caregivers to prepare and administer medications by infusion or infusion. It is even more desirable to provide improved storage and transport of medical devices, medications, medical device accessories and similar components required for home medication or self-medication. Furthermore, improvements should be provided in guiding and assisting users in performing or executing the numerous steps in the process of preparing medications and / or in the process of preparing medications for administration by infusion or infusion, for example. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a portable patient care kit. The portable patient care kit includes a housing. The housing includes a first housing component and a second housing component. The second housing component is movably connected to the first housing component. The housing is reconfigurable between a closed configuration and a use configuration by moving the second housing component relative to the first housing component.

[0008] The portable patient care kit includes at least one compartment located inside one of the first and second housing components. The at least one compartment is configured to contain articles. The articles are selected from at least one of the following: medical devices, medical device accessories, drug containers, dressings, portable electronic devices, lighting devices, and optical devices.

[0009] The portable patient care kit further includes a holder. The holder includes a mount for fastening an article or external article to the holder. The holder is connected to at least one of the first housing component and the second housing component, or the holder is connectable to at least one of the first housing component and the second housing component and protrudes from the inside of one of the first housing component and the second housing component when the housing is in use configuration.

[0010] Accordingly, the holder is configured to hold at least one article and maintain each article in an elevated or raised position relative to at least one of the first housing component and the second housing component. The holder can be positioned, configured, or moved to a protruding position that protrudes from the inside of at least one of the first housing component and the second housing component when the housing is in use configuration. In this way, the holder having a mount for an article allows and supports the article to be held or fastened exclusively in an elevated or raised configuration, which is useful when a user or patient uses the article in the process of preparing or administering a drug.

[0011] When in one of the following positions: raised, elevated, or protruding, the mount and / or holder may be a certain distance away from the inside of the first housing component and the inside of the second housing component. This distance may be greater than the size of the article configured to be fastened to the holder or mount. In this way, when the article is fastened to the holder, the article may be in a raised, elevated, or protruding position or configuration relative to at least one of the inside of the first housing component and the inside of the second housing component. In this way, when fastened to the holder and / or mount, the article may be away from the inside of the first housing component and the inside of the second housing component. The article may be in a non-contact position or non-contact relationship with the inside of the first housing component and all of the second housing components.

[0012] In some examples, the holder is also reconfigurable between a protruding or raised configuration and an initial or retracted configuration. In the initial or retracted configuration, the holder may be housed within the housing. The holder may be surrounded by at least one of the first housing component and the second housing component, or between these housing components which may form or include a closed housing that provides an internal volume sealed or closed to the environment. To that extent, and when the housing is in a closed configuration, the first and second housing components complement each other and may form a sealed or closed enclosure for the internal volume of the housing. Thus, the first housing component may be connected to or attached to the second housing component such that the first and second housing components form or constitute an enclosure for articles stored or transported within the housing. When the housing is in a closed configuration, the first housing component may engage tightly with the second housing component. In this way, the interior of the housing may be effectively protected from environmental hazards or influences such as dust, humidity or other contaminants.

[0013] To transition the housing to its usage configuration, the first housing component is moved relative to the second housing component, or vice versa. In this way, the user gains access to the inside of at least one of the first and second housing components. Since compartments for articles are provided inside at least one of the first and second housing components, the user can access each compartment and each article as soon as the housing transitions to its usage configuration. The user can then select articles, remove them from their compartments, and mount or secure each article to the holder's mount. Simultaneously, the holder may be positioned or moved to a protruding or raised position or configuration so that articles mounted to the holder's mount are properly held in a desired position, for example, this position being necessary or beneficial for preparing medications and / or preparing for infusion or intravenous procedures.

[0014] In some examples, the housing consists of a first housing component and a second housing component. In further examples, the housing includes an intermediate section located between the first housing component and the second housing component. Here, the first housing component and / or the second housing component may each include a considerably rigid housing component, which is implemented, for example, as a housing shell or a housing tray. The intermediate section may be connected to both the first and second housing components and may constitute or form a link between the first and second housing components. The intermediate section may include or constitute a flexible connector between the first and second housing components. The intermediate section may enable and support the mobility of the first housing component relative to the second housing component. The first housing component may be irremovably connected to the second housing component via the intermediate section. The intermediate section may be implemented as a flexible strap or flexible band interconnecting the first and second housing components. In this way, the intermediate section also provides permanent fastening between the first housing component and the second housing component, as well as the mobility of the first housing component relative to the second housing component.

[0015] In a further example, the holder is detachably connected to at least one of the following when the housing is in use: the inside of a first housing component, the inside of a second housing component, and the inside of an intermediate section located between the first and second housing components. At least one compartment may be provided inside either the first or second housing component, and this compartment may be sized or configured to receive the holder. In this way, the holder may be housed within the housing and detachably connected to at least one of the following when the housing is in use: the inside of a first housing component, the second housing component, and the inside of an intermediate section.

[0016] When connected to a housing component or intermediate section, the holder may protrude from the inside of each housing component or intermediate section. A protruding holder may prevent or block the housing from transitioning again from a use configuration to a closed or storage configuration. For this reason, the holder may need to be detached from at least one of the first housing component, the second housing component, and the intermediate section, and housed in each compartment of either the first or second housing component. By housing the holder in a compartment provided inside at least one of the first or second housing component, the holder can be securely held and mounted within the housing and no longer hinder or block the housing from transitioning from a use configuration to a closed configuration. Furthermore, by providing a storage space for the holder within the housing, the holder can be securely housed within the portable patient care kit.

[0017] In another example, the holder is mountable or attached to at least one of the following: inside the first housing component, inside the second housing component, and inside the intermediate section located between the first and second housing components. The holder is typically attached to each component or intermediate section by at least one joint or hinge. In some examples, multiple hinges may be provided, through which the holder is rotatably attached to at least one of the first housing component, the second housing component, and the intermediate section. Rotatably positioning the holder inside the housing can facilitate transitions of the holder from an initial or stowed configuration to a protruding or raised configuration. Thus, rotatable positioning of the holder or fastening to the inside of the housing facilitates the use of the portable patient care kit.

[0018] In a further example, the holder can be fixed in a protruding or radial position by a hinge. When in the protruding position, the holder protrudes from the inside of at least one of the first housing component, the second housing component, and the intermediate section.

[0019] The hinge between the holder and the inside of the housing may include an interlock that allows the holder to be fixed in a dedicated protruding position relative to the inside of at least one of the first and second housing components. The interlock may be implemented as a snap lock that can be automatically activated at the end of a rotational movement in which the holder moves to a position protruding or rising from its initial or housing configuration relative to at least one of the first and second housing components. The interlock may be released automatically when the user applies a force to the holder against at least one of the first and second housing components, such that the force or torque applied by the user exceeds the maximum holding force provided by the interlock.

[0020] In a further example, a first housing component and a second housing component are movably interconnected by an intermediate section. The intermediate section may be flexible or pliable. The first and second housing components may be rigid and / or rigid. The flexibility or pliability of the intermediate section allows and supports the movement of the first housing component relative to the second housing component.

[0021] In other examples, the housing may lack an intermediate section. Therefore, the first housing component and the second housing component may be directly and movably connected to each other, for example, by a hinge.

[0022] In a further example of a patient care kit, a first housing component and a second housing component are rotatable relative to each other with respect to a housing pivot axis. The housing pivot axis extends between the first housing component and the second housing component. The housing can be transitioned from a closed configuration to a use configuration by rotating the first housing component relative to the second housing component with respect to the housing pivot axis.

[0023] In a further example of a patient care kit in which the housing has an intermediate section between a first housing component and a second housing component, each pivot axis may extend through the intermediate section or may be formed or constituted by the intermediate section.

[0024] A housing having a first housing component and a second housing component that are rotatable or pivotable relative to each other with respect to a housing pivot axis provides clearly defined mobility of the first housing component and the second housing component. Here, in transition to a usage configuration, the outer surfaces of the first housing component and the second housing component may form or constitute a support, thereby allowing the open housing to rest on an external support, for example, on a table.

[0025] In some examples, the housing pivot axis may overlap with or extend through at least one of the first and second housing components. Thus, the hinge defining the housing pivot axis may be formed or constituted by each hinge component integrally formed with or provided on the first and second housing components, respectively.

[0026] In a further example of a patient care kit, the holder includes a first leg, a second leg, and a longitudinally extending transverse member. The first leg is connected to the first longitudinal end of the transverse member. The second leg is connected to the second longitudinal end of the transverse member. A mount for at least one article is provided on or within the transverse member.

[0027] Typically, the end sections of the first and second legs facing away from the cross member can be connected to the inside of the housing. In this way, the cross member can be in a standing or protruding configuration with respect to the first housing component or the second housing component. Accordingly, since the mount is located on or within the cross member, the mount rises, and thus an article supported or fixed to the mount can be maintained in a raised or elevated position or configuration with respect to the first housing component and / or the second housing component.

[0028] By connecting the cross member of the holder by the first and second legs, the stability and rigidity of the holder can be improved. Accordingly, the holder can be mechanically stabilized.

[0029] According to a further example, the first end of the first leg is connected to the first longitudinal end of the cross member. Accordingly, the first end of the second leg is connected to the second longitudinal end of the cross member. The two legs and the cross member can form an inverted U-profile or an inverted U-shaped bracket when the holder is in a protruding or raised configuration with respect to the housing and when the housing is in a use configuration. This geometric configuration of the holder is particularly beneficial as it provides a highly versatile handling for the user.

[0030] As an example, the user may grip any of the first leg, the second leg, and the cross member and move the holder from a storage or initial configuration to a protruding or raised configuration. The legs and the cross member can be firmly attached to each other. In some examples, the legs and the cross member are integrally or monolithically formed.

[0031] According to a further example, the holder includes a closed frame. The holder may be rectangular or elliptical. The holder, together with its frame, can define or include a flat structure. Accordingly, the individual holder parts or sections, namely the cross member and the two legs, can be located in a common plane.

[0032] In some examples of the holder, the first and second legs may extend parallel to each other. Also, when in a protruding or rising configuration, the transverse members of the holder may extend parallel to the plane defined by the support on which the portable patient care kit rests, and / or the transverse members may extend substantially parallel to the inner or outer plane of at least one of the first and second housing components. In some examples, when in a protruding or rising configuration, the transverse members may extend upward or protrude from the housing components, thus facilitating the attachment of individual articles to the holder's mount.

[0033] In some examples of portable patient care kits, the holder includes multiple mounts for a number of individual articles that may be housed within the housing or provided externally by the user. The multiple mounts may be positioned adjacent to each other on the transverse members and / or legs, for example, overlapping or not overlapping. This allows the user to maintain or hold the number of individual articles in a predetermined location and in a clearly defined position or configuration to assist in preparing at least one medication and preparing for the administration of the medication, for example, by infusion or intravenous fluid.

[0034] In a further example, if the holder includes a closed frame, the holder also includes a lower crossbar connecting the second end of the first leg to the second end of the second leg. The lower crossbar may extend substantially parallel to a crossbar that may be considered an upper or upper crossbar. The frame may be of a rectangular structure. The first and second legs, as well as the crossbar and lower crossbar, may extend or be located within a common plane. Such a flat structure of the frame or holder facilitates its storage within the housing of a portable patient care kit.

[0035] In a further example, the second end of the first leg is rotatably mounted via a first hinge to the inside of the first housing component, the second housing component, and any intermediate section. Similarly, the second end of the second leg is rotatably mounted via a second hinge to the inside of the first housing component, the second housing component, and at least one of the intermediate section. The double hinge connection between the holder and at least one of the first housing component, the second housing component, and the intermediate section provides an improved mechanically stable connection between the housing and the holder. The double hinge connection can provide improved stability of the holder with respect to fixing the holder to the housing and with respect to providing clearly defined rotation and fixing of the holder to the housing, for example in a protruding or raised configuration.

[0036] In some examples, if the holder includes a closed frame, the closed frame may also be connected via a first hinge and / or via at least two or more hinges to the inside of the first housing component, the inside of the second housing component, and at least one of any intermediate sections.

[0037] In a further example, the holder may be rotatably mounted inside the housing via a film hinge. Here, the holder may include a lower cross member that can be rotatably connected inside the housing via a longitudinally extending film hinge.

[0038] In a further example of a patient care kit, when the housing is in use configuration, the outer surface of the first housing component extends substantially parallel to the outer surface of the second housing component. Here, at least one of the first and second outer surfaces may be defined as a support surface or forming a support surface, through which the patient care kit can be placed on an external support.

[0039] In some examples, for instance, when a first housing component is rotatably mounted on a second housing component, transitioning the housing from a closed configuration to a use configuration may involve rotating or pivoting the first housing component about 180° relative to the second housing component. Here, in the closed configuration, the outer surfaces of the first housing component and the second housing component may extend substantially parallel to each other, similar to the upper and lower sides of a closed suitcase lying on a support. Therefore, rotating the first housing component relative to the second housing component to transition the housing to the use position may involve rotating the first housing component about 180° relative to the second housing component with respect to the housing pivot axis.

[0040] Subsequently, the first housing component may reach a position adjacent to the second housing component, and both the first and second outer surfaces may be positioned on the support, thereby providing a considerably stable, tilt-free position or configuration of the housing when in use. In addition, by moving the housing to the use position, the contact surface or contact area supported by the support can be increased, thereby stabilizing the position or orientation of the housing on the external support or support structure. In this way, a considerably stable, tilt-free arrangement of the housing can be provided when in use.

[0041] In another example, when the housing is in a use configuration, the holder is in an upright position or is configured to reach an upright position, in which case the mount is elevated relative to the inside of each of the first and second housing components. In some examples, after the housing is moved into a use configuration, the holder may be manually positioned in a protruding or upright position or orientation. In some examples, the holder may be mechanically coupled to at least one of the first and second housing components so as the first housing component is rotated or moved relative to the second housing component, it reaches an upright or protruding position relative to at least one of the first and second housing components and reaches a use configuration.

[0042] By having the mount in a raised or upright position relative to the inside of at least one of the first and second housing components, at least one article, such as a medical device, medical device accessory, drug container, or portable electronic device, can be held in a desired position, such as upright, tilted, or raised, or in a desired orientation relative to at least one of the first and second housing components, which may be beneficial for preparing a drug or for preparing or assisting a user in preparing and / or administering a drug. Here, when the mount is in a raised or upright position, the mount may be located at a certain distance from the inside of at least one of the first and second housing components. The entire mount may be a certain distance away from the first and second housing components. In this way, the article fixed or connected to the mount may also be a certain distance away from the inside of at least one of the first and second housing components. Thus, the articles may be located at a distance that facilitates the use or handling of each article for preparing or administering a drug.

[0043] In a further example, a patient care kit includes an armrest that is connectable to or connected to the inside of one of the first and second housing components. The armrest may include a flat-shaped body. The armrest may cover at least the inside of one of the first and second housing components. The user may rest their arm on the armrest for infusion or IV fluid administration procedures. The armrest may initially be housed in a sterile or clean environment within the housing. A flat-shaped armrest may help enhance user comfort and may also help improve the cleanliness and / or sterility of the patient environment.

[0044] By having an armrest connected to or connectable inside one of the first housing component and the second housing component, each housing component connected to or providing an armrest can be essentially secured by the user when the user places their arm on the armrest. Placing the arm on the armrest can essentially fix the armrest in place, and by its connection to at least one of the first housing component and the second housing component, each housing component, and therefore the housing of the portable patient care kit, is also fixed.

[0045] In a further example, the armrest of a patient care kit includes a body having a base that is connected to or connectable to one of a first housing component and a second housing component. The armrest further includes at least one armrest extension that is rotatably connected to the base and rotatable relative to the base between an extended configuration and a retracted configuration. Typically, when in the retracted configuration, the armrest extension overlaps the base. The armrest extension may be located on the base. When in the extended configuration, the armrest extension extends beyond at least one of the first housing component and the second housing component. The armrest extension can increase the overall size of the armrest to such an extent that it is greater than or equal to the planar size of each housing component. Thus, by having an armrest having a base and at least one movable or rotatable armrest extension, the armrest can be retracted fairly compactly within the housing and can be deployed in an extended configuration to provide a relatively large area for supporting the user's arm.

[0046] In a further example of an armrest, the armrest includes a first armrest extension rotatably connected to a first end of a base, and further includes a second armrest extension connected to a second end of the base. The first and second ends of the base may be opposite ends of the base. In this way, having the first and second armrest extensions allows the longitudinal dimensions of the armrest, extending from the first end to the second end of the base, to be extended by the size of the first and second armrest extensions, respectively.

[0047] In a further example, the first armrest extension may be connected to a third armrest extension. The third armrest extension may be connected to the end or end section of the first armrest extension facing away from the base of the armrest. Similarly, the second armrest extension may be provided with or connected to a fourth armrest extension, the fourth armrest extension may be rotatably connected to the end section of the second armrest extension facing away from the base. In this way, a multi-foldable or multi-foldable armrest may be provided, which can be converted into a storage configuration that requires only minimal storage space. For example, the total size of the armrest can be increased by converting the armrest into its extended configuration by unfolding a number of armrest extensions.

[0048] The pivot axes between the base and the armrest extensions, and between adjacent armrest extensions, may extend parallel or perpendicular to each other. The parallel extensions of multiple pivot axes interconnecting several armrest extensions may extend the total size of the armrest in the extension configuration, for example, in a first direction perpendicular to the multiple pivot axes. The pivot axes of the armrest extensions extending at predetermined angles relative to each other, for example 90°, can increase the total size of the extended armrest in at least two dimensions.

[0049] In a further example, the armrest extension is rotatable relative to the base with respect to an armrest pivot axis that extends parallel to or along one side edge or side wall of at least one of the first and second housing components. Here, the base may completely cover the inside of one of the first and second housing components. By rotating the armrest extension from its stowed configuration to its extended configuration, the entire armrest extension may extend beyond each housing component, effectively increasing the size of the armrest.

[0050] The armrest may include a padded flat sheet. The armrest may include woven or non-woven fabric. The armrest may include, for example, a closed flat structure without through-openings or recesses. For example, by covering the entire inside of the first housing component, it may provide a cover for a compartment that is exclusively provided within the second housing component when the housing is in a closed configuration or when it reaches a closed configuration. Thus, the armrest may or may constitute a closed layer that overlaps with a compartment provided or located inside the second housing component, resulting in a closed configuration. In this way, the armrest may provide a dual function. An armrest for the user's arm may be provided when the housing is in a use configuration.

[0051] When the housing is in its closed configuration, an armrest, for example, its padded closed body, may cover one or more compartments located inside the second housing component. Here, the armrest can effectively seal or close the inside of the second housing component. In this way, articles housed in one or more compartments may be additionally secured by the armrest covering one or more compartments of the second housing component.

[0052] In a further example of a patient care kit, the mount is configured to detachably hold a medical device, such as an infusion device, in an upright orientation. The infusion device may be an item housed within the housing of a portable patient care kit. The mount may be configured to hold the infusion device in an upright orientation. This may be beneficial for preparing medications provided in the infusion device or in a separate medication container such as a vial or bottle.

[0053] In some examples, the infusion device includes a syringe. The infusion device may include a syringe equipped with an infusion needle. In another example, the infusion device may include a syringe connected to or connectable to an infusion line. The upright orientation of the infusion device when fixed or held by a mount is beneficial for supporting air management within the infusion device.

[0054] In a further example, the mount includes either a clip or a slot for receiving and / or securing the injection device in a holder. The injection device may include, for example, a barrel in a tubular or cylindrical shape. The injection device may further include a plunger or stopper movably positioned relative to the barrel. For example, by a plunger extending inward from the proximal end of the barrel, the stopper or each plunger can be moved or biased longitudinally distally relative to the barrel to discharge the liquid agent contained in the barrel through an outlet of the barrel provided at the distal end of the barrel of the injection device. The clip or slot may include a geometric shape or structure that allows the barrel of the injection device to be inserted longitudinally into the clip or slot. In another example, the clip or slot may include a rotatable or elastically deformable clip portion that allows the tubular barrel of the injection device to be inserted radially into the clip.

[0055] By means of a clip or slot, the infusion device can be secured in an upright orientation to the mount and therefore to the holder of the portable patient care kit, particularly when the holder is configured to protrude or rise above the first and / or second housing components.

[0056] Providing an open clip or slot may be even more beneficial for inserting the infusion device into the mount while the outlet of the infusion device is already connected to the infusion line. The infusion line can be easily secured through the opening of the clip or slot.

[0057] In further examples, the mount includes a non-rotating feature configured to engage non-rotatably with each part of the infusion device. In some examples, the non-rotating feature, and therefore the mount, includes projections that protrude from the side walls of the mount and are configured to engage non-rotatably with dedicated parts of the infusion device. When the infusion device is implemented as a syringe, the infusion device may include finger flanges for supporting the user's, for example, index and middle fingers. Here, flanges typically provided longitudinally or at the proximal end of a tubular barrel of the infusion device or syringe can engage with or abut circumferentially with, for example, projections or a number of projections provided on the mount. In this way, the infusion device, e.g., syringe, can be fixed to the mount in a non-rotatable manner. A reasonably stable mounting or fixation of the infusion device to the mount, and therefore to the holder, e.g., non-rotatable fixation, is particularly beneficial when the user or patient intends to use several more components or articles provided in one of the compartments of the housing during the process of preparing a drug and / or preparing to administer a drug.

[0058] In a further example, the mount is configured to hold and / or secure at least one of the illumination device and the optical device. The illumination device may be housed in a compartment of at least one of the first and second housing components. The illumination device may include a light source. The light source may be configured to illuminate the patient's injection site, for example, a portion of the arm located next to the holder and / or on the armrest of a portable patient care kit. The illumination device may be particularly useful for illuminating the patient's injection site and / or for improving the visibility of the patient's vascular system, for example.

[0059] The light source of a lighting device may include one or more light-emitting diodes. The light source may be configured to produce a considerably warm white light. The white spectrum may include a color temperature in the range of 1500K to 5000K. In some examples, the color temperature of the light source of a lighting device may be in the range of 2000K to 4000K. In some examples, the color temperature of the light source of a lighting device may be approximately 2700K to 3300K. Such a spectral range or color temperature of the light source is particularly beneficial for improving the visibility of the patient's vascular system.

[0060] In some examples, the lighting device includes a gooseneck and a plug. The light source may be mechanically connected to the holder by a plug that engages with a socket on a mount provided on the holder. The light source may be connected to the plug via a gooseneck. In further examples, the lighting device includes a switch that can be manually operated or controlled by the user. In this way, the user can selectively control or operate the operation of the light source of the lighting device. The lighting device may be reconfigurable, for example, by a switch. Thus, the intensity or color of the light from the light source may be changed by the user by operating or activating the switch.

[0061] The gooseneck allows the user to change the position or orientation of the light source relative to the plug. In this way, the user can easily change the direction of the light or rays produced by the light source.

[0062] In a further example, the mount includes a socket for receiving a plug of a complementary shape to the lighting device or optical device. The lighting device may be detachably connected to the socket of the holder mount by the plug. Here, the plug and socket provide a mechanical connection between the lighting device and the mount, and therefore between the lighting device and the holder of the patient care kit.

[0063] In some examples, the lighting device includes its own energy source, such as a battery, to power the light source. Thus, the lighting device can operate independently. In other examples, the mount's socket and the lighting device's plug constitute a power connector through which power or electrical energy can be transmitted from the mount's socket to the lighting device. Here, the lighting device may not have its own power source or energy source. The lighting device may be powered via the holder's mount's socket. To that extent, the holder can provide a dual function. Firstly, the holder can provide mechanical fastening and securing for the lighting device in, for example, an upright or raised position or orientation. Secondly, the mount can provide electrical energy to operate the lighting device.

[0064] In further examples, the optical device may include a magnifying glass or loupe. The optical device may be implemented in a manner similar to that of an illumination device. The optical device may also include a plug and a gooseneck or gooseneck portion, through which the loupe is connected to the plug. The plug of the optical device may be inserted into a socket provided on a holder of a portable patient care kit. Thus, the magnifying glass of the optical device can be directed in a considerably arbitrary manner according to the user's preference or needs. For example, an optical device implemented as a magnifying glass can magnify the injection or infusion site of a patient, thus facilitating the process of puncturing or penetrating the patient's skin with, for example, an injection needle or infusion needle.

[0065] In further examples, the mount includes a needle unit holder configured to detachably hold and / or secure a needle unit. The needle unit holder may also be referred to as a needle mount. The needle unit may include an injection needle or an infusion needle. In some examples, the needle unit may include a so-called winged needle. The needle unit may comprise an injection needle or an infusion needle and a handle rigidly or flexibly connected to the needle, enabling the needle to be held and / or inserted into biological tissue. The needle unit may further include a needle cap that covers the tip of the needle. The needle cap may be detachably connected to the needle unit. The needle cap may be removed from the needle to expose the tip of the needle before using the needle to puncture a patient's skin.

[0066] The needle mount allows the needle unit to be fixed, at least temporarily, in a clearly defined position, typically on the transverse member of a holder located in a raised or elevated position above the first and / or second housing components of the patient care kit, and therefore above the armrest of the patient care kit. By fixing the needle unit to each mount, the needle unit can be provided in a clearly defined position, which is beneficial for the user to grasp the needle in the process of preparing for an infusion or IV procedure.

[0067] A mount for a needle unit holder may include a sleeve for receiving at least a portion of a needle unit. The sleeve or mount may be configured to secure the needle unit via the needle cap of the needle unit. Thus, the needle unit, together with its needle cap, may be inserted into the needle mount, in particular into the sleeve of the needle mount. The needle cap may be inserted longitudinally into the needle mount. The needle cap may be secured within the needle mount by respective fasteners that function to allow insertion of the needle cap along a first direction into the mount and to prevent removal of the needle cap in the opposite direction. In this way, the needle mount may provide fixation of the needle cap while a user can apply a retraction force to the needle unit, for example, via the handle of the needle unit, to separate the needle unit from the needle cap.

[0068] Here, the needle cap may remain fixed to the needle mount, and the needle can be separated from the needle cap by simply tearing the needle unit in a second direction opposite to the first direction in which the needle unit was attached to or fixed to the needle mount. Fixing the needle cap to the needle mount makes it possible to separate the needle cap from the needle unit with one hand. The user can insert the needle unit with the needle cap into the needle mount with one hand along the first direction until it reaches a fixed position. Once the fixed position is reached, the needle cap is essentially fixed against removal or detachment from the needle mount in the second direction opposite to the first direction. The user can then apply a separating force to the needle unit, for example, through the handle of the needle unit, thereby acting a relative force between the needle cap and the needle unit. Since the needle cap is prevented or prevented from moving along the second direction, the force applied by the user to the needle unit in the second direction leads to the separation of the needle unit from the needle cap. Therefore, the user can simply retract the needle unit from the needle mount, thereby essentially separating the needle unit from the needle cap, which is necessary to expose the tip of the needle for injection or infusion.

[0069] When the needle cap reaches its fixed position within the sleeve of the needle mount, the needle cap is secured for each subsequent removal in the second and therefore opposite directions. After the retraction and thus separation of the needle unit from the needle cap, the needle cap, for example made of plastic material, can be easily deformed radially inward because its interior is no longer occupied by the needle unit. Thus, the distal end of the needle cap, which may protrude from the needle unit holder, can be grasped by the user.

[0070] Subsequently, the user may apply their respective forces to the needle cap along the first direction. Since the needle unit no longer occupies the inside of the needle cap, the needle cap may deform slightly in response to such user-applied forces and thus may slide out of the sleeve of the needle unit holder along the first direction. Thus, the needle unit holder may be prepared to hold or fasten another needle unit.

[0071] In a further example, the holder mount is configured to detachably receive a portable electronic device. The mount may be specifically configured or designed to receive and / or hold or secure a personal portable electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet computer, or smartwatch. Thus, the mount may be implemented as a device mount. The mount may be specifically configured to maintain and / or secure the portable electronic device in a clearly defined orientation relative to the holder of a portable patient care kit. The device mount may include, for example, a first guide structure and a second guide structure provided inside the first and second legs of the holder, respectively. Each guide structure may include a guide profile that functions to receive the housing of the portable electronic device or is sized accordingly. The guide structure or guide profile may be oriented at a predetermined angle with respect to the extension of each leg. This may allow and support a clearly defined inclined or tilted orientation of the portable electronic device relative to the plane or orientation of the holder.

[0072] Device mounts are particularly useful for maintaining external electronic devices in an upright, tilted, or inclined orientation, which is beneficial for good visibility of, for example, the display of a portable electronic device. The user's attachment of the portable electronic device to the device mount of the holder in a protruding or raised configuration allows for easy reading of information provided on the display of the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device may be provided with user instructions or guidance and may include an app or software program that functions to assist the user in using or preparing a portable patient care kit and at least one of the items contained therein.

[0073] In a further example of a patient care kit, at least one of the first and second housing components includes a receptacle for receiving inlay material. The inlay material includes at least one compartment. The inlay material may cover or occupy the entire interior of each housing component. The inlay material may include at least one or more recesses, each forming at least one or more compartments. The inlay material may be implemented as a tray. The inlay material may be implemented as a blow-molded component. The inlay material may include a considerably thin plastic material containing a number of compartments whose shape and structure are adapted to the articles to be housed and / or secured therein.

[0074] At least one compartment may have a shape complementary to the article contained and / or secured therein. At least one compartment may be formed to engage frictionally and / or securely with the article contained or secured therein. When the article is placed within a compartment, it may be clipped or snapped into each recess formed within the compartment, e.g., inlay material or tray.

[0075] According to some examples, the inlay material or tray is transparent in at least part or partially transparent.

[0076] The inlay material may be configured according to the intended equipment or configuration of the portable patient care kit. Some patient care kits may be configured to provide storage and assistance for injecting medication into a medication container of a specific size A. Other portable patient care kits may be configured to provide storage space for medication containers of different sizes, for example, size B.

[0077] Here, for example, by having compartments for each article detachably connected to a second housing component, the reconfiguration of the portable patient care kit can be easily provided by simply replacing a first inlay material configured to secure or receive a first article with a second inlay material configured or shaped to receive and / or secure a second article of a different size.

[0078] In a further example, the patient care kit includes a lighting module located inside at least one of the first and second housing components. The lighting module includes several individual light sources distributed across the surface of the lighting module and overlapping the location of at least one compartment. The lighting module may be particularly useful for illuminating individual compartments of the portable patient care kit when the housing is in use configuration. In some examples, the lighting module includes a first light source and a second light source, where the first light source spatially overlaps the first compartment and the second light source overlaps the second compartment.

[0079] Lighting modules may be positioned between the bottom of each housing component and the inlay material. To that extent, the light sources of the lighting modules may be implemented to illuminate each section from below. Depending on the material of the transparent or translucent inlay material, each lighting effect may be provided by the individual light sources of the lighting modules.

[0080] Light sources and / or lighting modules may include lighting controllers connected to the individual light sources of the lighting module. The lighting controllers may selectively switch the individual light sources on or off. The lighting controllers may further function to control the color and / or intensity of the individual light sources, as well as the temporal changes in their operation or deactivation.

[0081] In a further example, the lighting module includes a communication interface for communicating with an external electronic device that functions to selectively control the operation of the individual light sources of the lighting module. In this example, the lighting module may not have its own lighting controller. Here, control of the individual light sources may be provided or performed by the external electronic device. The communication interface may include a wired connection between the lighting module and the external electronic device. Here, the communication interface may include a transmission line with plugs of complementary shapes to each socket of the external electronic device.

[0082] In other examples, the communication interface may be implemented wirelessly. Here, the lighting module having the communication interface may be configured to communicate wirelessly with an external electronic device. The communication interface may include, for example, an RF transceiver implemented according to a wireless communication standard such as RFID, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), or NFC.

[0083] In a further example, the patient care kit includes a battery that is connectable to at least one external electronic device or connected to one of the mounts described above. The battery may further be connected to a socket or plug, allowing the battery to be recharged when the socket or plug is connected to an external power source. To that extent, the battery may be implemented as a rechargeable battery. The battery may be provided in one of the first housing component and the second housing component. The battery may be located outside the holder. The battery may be connected to at least one of the mounts by an electrical conductor.

[0084] In some examples, the battery is connected to a mount configured to support the lighting device as described above. Here, the socket on the mount may include a power connector that is electrically connected to the battery. In this way, once the lighting device is mounted to each mount, an electrical connection can be established between the lighting device and the battery of the patient care kit.

[0085] In another example, when the patient care kit battery is connected to an external electronic device, the patient care kit battery can be charged by the external electronic device. Conversely, the patient care kit battery can provide a power bank for charging the battery of an external electronic device. The patient care kit battery can be electrically connected to an external power source, for example, by a wired connection via a transmission line and a wired connection via each plug socket connection. In yet another example, the patient care kit battery can be electrically connected to an external charging device via a wireless power transmission scheme. Here, even the external electronic device can provide wireless charging of the patient care kit battery, for example, via inductive wireless coupling and / or NFC wireless coupling.

[0086] In another example, a patient care kit may not have its own battery. Therefore, if it includes a lighting module, the power to operate the lighting module may be provided by an external electronic device. Here, the external electronic device may be coupled to the lighting module, for example, by a power transfer method via transmission lines and their respective plug-socket connections, or wirelessly, for example, by inductive or NFC coupling.

[0087] The electronic coupling between an external electronic device and a lighting module is particularly beneficial when the electronic device provides instructions to the user or assists the user in operating at least one of the portable patient care kit and one or more of the items contained therein. Here, the external electronic device and / or the lighting module itself may function to visually mark a compartment containing a particular item that the user of the portable patient care kit should take or operate according to instructions provided by the external electronic device. In this way, the user can be guided fairly intuitively through a series of steps aimed at preparing or performing the numerous preparation steps necessary for preparing medications for infusion or administration and / or for administration or administration.

[0088] In particular, the user may be instructed to remove a first drug container from a specific compartment. Each piece of information is displayed on the external electronic device's screen. Simultaneously, the compartments containing each drug container are illuminated or visually marked by a lighting module. In a subsequent step, the external electronic device may instruct the user to remove medical device accessories, such as needle units, from each compartment of the portable patient care kit. Accordingly, each compartment containing such needle units may be illuminated. Similarly, the user may be instructed to remove medical devices, such as injection devices or syringes, from their respective compartments, and so on.

[0089] In another example, a portable patient care kit includes numerous mounts, some of which are connected to, fixed to, or integrated into the holder of the portable patient care kit. The patient care kit may include at least some of the following mounts: medical device mounts, mounts for lighting or optical devices, mounts for needle units, and / or mounts for external electronic devices.

[0090] In a further example, a portable patient care kit comprises articles housed in at least one compartment located inside each of a first housing component and a second housing component. Thus, a portable patient care kit includes, namely, at least one or more medical devices, such as medical device accessories including medical devices such as infusion or infusion devices in the form of an infusion device or fluid infusion device, fluid infusion lines, infusion needles or infusion needle units, drug containers such as barrels filled with liquid or lyophilized drugs, liquid containers such as water for injection, dressing materials such as casts or bandages, lighting devices such as torches or LED-operated gooseneck lamps, and / or optical devices such as magnifying glasses or loupes.

[0091] Drug containers may be implemented as vials, ampoules, carpels, or cartridges. Drug containers may include a pierceable septum at the outlet, configured to be penetrated by a tipped cannula or needle. Thus, the liquid medium inside the drug container may be drawn out via the cannula or needle either by aspiration or by increasing the internal pressure, thereby discharging a certain amount or dose of the liquid medium.

[0092] The optical device may include, for example, a magnifying glass with a plug connected to a suitable mount or socket provided on a holder. The magnifying glass may be movably connected to the plug or mount via a gooseneck portion that allows the magnifying glass to be positioned and / or oriented in a desired position and / or orientation to magnify the portion of the patient's skin to be punctured.

[0093] The portable electronic device does not have to be part of the portable patient care kit. The portable electronic device may be implemented as a personal portable electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet computer. In another example, the portable electronic device may be part of the portable patient care kit. The portable electronic device may also be housed in a compartment provided inside one of the first housing component and the second housing component.

[0094] In some cases, portable patient care kits provide a large number of items readily available. Portable patient care kits may pre-package drug containers containing medications. Portable patient care kits may pre-package infusion devices, such as syringes. Portable patient care kits may provide or pre-package medical device accessories, such as infusion lines, infusion needles, or IV needles. Portable patient care kits may also pre-package bandages or dressings. Portable patient care kits may also include, and may pre-package, lighting devices and optical devices as described above.

[0095] In a further aspect, the Disclosure relates to a method for preparing a drug and / or preparing for the administration of a drug to a patient. The method includes a step of using the portable patient care kit described above. To that extent, all the features, effects, and benefits described above in connection with the portable patient care kit apply equally to the method for preparing a drug or preparing for the administration of a drug.

[0096] In some examples, the method includes the step of transitioning the housing of a portable patient care kit from a closed configuration to a use configuration by moving a first housing component relative to a second housing component. Optionally, the closure of the housings may need to be opened before moving each housing component relative to the other. Here, before moving the first and second housing components relative to each other, it may be necessary to operate, for example, a zipper, that interconnects the side walls or edges of the first housing component with the side walls or edges of the second housing component.

[0097] In a further step, the user may optionally change the configuration of the portable patient care kit holder to a protruding or upright position.

[0098] In a further step, at least one article stored in at least one compartment of the housing is removed from the compartment and positioned and / or secured to a mount provided on the holder.

[0099] When articles, such as infusion devices, device accessories, or drug containers, are properly mounted on a mount, and therefore on a holder of a protruding or elevated configuration, each article can be maintained in an elevated position relative to the housing of the housing component, thus facilitating the preparation of drugs, such as mixing drugs, and therefore the preparation of drugs for infusion or infusion.

[0100] Optionally, in a further step, an armrest may be used and / or deployed, and the user may place their arm on the armrest when preparing for an infusion or injection procedure. In an optional further step, the method may include mounting an illumination device on a mount and activating the illumination device to illuminate the patient's arm or a portion of biological tissue to be punctured.

[0101] In an optional further step, the method includes removing the needle unit from a compartment or pocket of a portable patient care kit and securing the needle to a needle unit holder provided on a holder of the patient care kit.

[0102] In a further step of preparing at least one of an injection procedure or an infusion procedure, the needle unit may be retracted or removed from the needle unit holder, thereby automatically separating the needle unit from the needle cap.

[0103] In another example, the method may include the step of attaching or mounting an external electronic device to a device mount on a holder. The method may further include the step of starting or launching a software routine or software application on the external electronic device to assist or guide the user in preparing a drug or preparing at least one of an infusion procedure or an infusion procedure. In a subsequent step, the external electronic device may provide the user with readable, visible, or audible instructions for performing at least one or more of the above steps.

[0104] In another example, an external electronic device is electronically coupled to a lighting module in a portable patient care kit. The lighting module includes a first light source and a second light source, the first light source overlapping the first compartment and the second light source overlapping the second compartment.

[0105] Therefore, the first section and the second section are illuminated separately and / or continuously by the first and second light sources of the lighting module, respectively, and thus visually marked.

[0106] Here, individual compartments of a portable patient care kit are simultaneously visually marked by an illumination module according to individual user assistance steps indicated or displayed by an external electronic device. This type of marking may be controlled by an external electronic device in accordance with and / or in response to readable, visible, or audible instructions provided to the user via the external electronic device.

[0107] In general, the scope of this disclosure is defined by the content of the claims. The transport devices are not limited to specific embodiments or examples, but include any combination of elements of different embodiments or examples. To that extent, this disclosure covers any combination of claims and any technically feasible combination of features disclosed in connection with different examples or embodiments.

[0108] The terms “drug” or “pharmaceutical” are used herein as synonyms and refer to pharmaceutical preparations containing one or more pharmacokinetic active ingredients or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof and optionally pharmaceutically acceptable carriers. A pharmacokinetic active ingredient ("API") is, in its broadest sense, a chemical structure that has a biological effect on humans or animals. In pharmacology, drugs or pharmaceuticals are used to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose diseases, or otherwise to enhance physical or mental comfort. Drugs or pharmaceuticals may be used over a limited period of time, or regularly for chronic diseases.

[0109] As described below, drugs or pharmaceuticals may contain at least one API or combination thereof in various types of formulations for the treatment of one or more diseases. Examples of APIs include small molecules with molecular weights of 500 Da or less, polypeptides, peptides and proteins (e.g., hormones, growth factors, antibodies, antibody fragments and enzymes), carbohydrates and polysaccharides, as well as nucleic acids, double-stranded or single-stranded DNA (including naked and cDNA), RNA, antisense nucleic acids such as antisense DNA and RNA, small interfering RNA (siRNA), ribozymes, genes, and oligonucleotides. Nucleic acids may be incorporated into molecular delivery systems such as vectors, plasmids or liposomes. Mixtures of one or more drugs are also possible.

[0110] Drugs or pharmaceuticals may be contained in a primary package or “drug container.” A drug container may be, for example, a cartridge, syringe, reservoir, or other robust or flexible vessel configured to provide a chamber suitable for storing one or more drugs (e.g., short-term or long-term storage). For example, the chamber may be designed to store drugs for at least one day (e.g., one day to at least 30 days). For example, the chamber may be designed to store drugs for about one month to about two years. Storage may be carried out at room temperature (e.g., about 20°C) or refrigerated temperature (e.g., about -4°C to about 4°C). For example, a drug container may be, or include, a dual-chamber cartridge configured to store two or more components of the pharmaceutical preparation to be administered (e.g., an API and a diluent or two different drugs) separately in each chamber. In such a case, the two chambers of the dual-chamber cartridge may be configured to allow mixing of two or more components before and / or during administration to the body of a human or animal. For example, the two chambers may be configured to be in fluid communication with each other (e.g., by a conduit between the two chambers) and to allow the two components to be mixed if desired by the user before administration. Alternatively or additionally, the two chambers may be configured to allow mixing when the components are administered into the body of a human or animal.

[0111] Drugs or agents contained in drug delivery devices as described herein may be used to treat and / or prevent many different types of medical disorders. Examples of disorders include, for example, diabetes mellitus or complications associated with diabetes mellitus, such as diabetic retinopathy, and thromboembolic disorders such as deep vein thromboembolism or pulmonary thromboembolism. Further examples of disorders include acute coronary syndrome (ACS), angina pectoris, myocardial infarction, cancer, macular degeneration, inflammation, hay fever, atherosclerosis, and / or rheumatoid arthritis. Examples of APIs and drugs are listed in the Rote Liste 2014, for example, main groups 12 (antidiabetic drugs) or 86 (oncology drugs), and handbooks such as the Merck Index, 15th edition.

[0112] Examples of APIs for the treatment and / or prevention of type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus or complications associated with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus include insulin, e.g., human insulin or human insulin analogs or derivatives; glucagon-like peptides (GLP-1), GLP-1 analogs or GLP-1 receptor agonists or their analogs or derivatives; dipeptidyl peptidase-4 (DPP4) inhibitors or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates thereof or any mixture thereof. As used herein, the terms “analog” and “derivative” refer to polypeptides having a molecular structure that can be formally derived from the structure of a naturally occurring peptide, e.g., the structure of human insulin, by deleting and / or substituting at least one amino acid residue in the naturally occurring peptide and / or adding at least one amino acid residue. The amino acid residue added and / or substituted may be an encoding amino acid residue, another naturally occurring residue, or a purely synthetic amino acid residue. Insulin analogs are also referred to as “insulin receptor ligands.” In particular, the term "derivative" refers to polypeptides having a molecular structure that can be formally derived from the structure of a naturally occurring peptide, such as the structure of human insulin, in which one or more organic substituents (e.g., fatty acids) are bonded to one or more amino acids. Optionally, one or more amino acids present in a naturally occurring peptide may be substituted with other amino acids, including deletions and / or non-coding amino acids, or amino acids containing non-coding amino acids may be added to a naturally occurring peptide.

[0113] Examples of insulin analogs include Gly(A21), Arg(B31), Arg(B32) human insulin (insulin glardine); Lys(B3), Glu(B29) human insulin (insulin glulisine); Lys(B28), Pro(B29) human insulin (insulin lispro); Asp(B28) human insulin (insulin aspart); human insulin in which proline at position B28 may be replaced with Asp, Lys, Leu, Val or Ala, and Lys at position B29 may be replaced with Pro; Ala(B26) human insulin; Des(B28-B30) human insulin; Des(B27) human insulin and Des(B30) human insulin.

[0114] Examples of insulin derivatives include, for example, B29-N-myristoyl-des(B30) human insulin, Lys(B29)(N-tetradecanoyl)-des(B30) human insulin (insulin detemir, Levemir®); B29-N-palmitoyl-des(B30) human insulin; B29-N-myristoyl human insulin; B29-N-palmitoyl human insulin; B28-N-myristoylLysB28ProB29 human insulin; B28-N-palmitoyl-LysB28ProB29 human insulin; B30-N-myristoyl-ThrB29LysB30 human insulin These are B30-N-palmitoyl-ThrB29LysB30 human insulin; B29-N-(N-palmitoyl-gamma-glutamyl)-des(B30) human insulin, B29-N-omega-carboxypentadecanoyl-gamma-L-glutamyl-des(B30) human insulin (insulin degludec, Tresiba®); B29-N-(N-litocoryl-gamma-glutamyl)-des(B30) human insulin; B29-N-(ω-carboxyheptadecanoyl)-des(B30) human insulin and B29-N-(ω-carboxyheptadecanoyl) human insulin.

[0115] Examples of GLP-1, GLP-1 analogs, and GLP-1 receptor agonists include, for example, lixisenatide (Lyxumia®), exenatide (Exendin-4, Byetta®, Bydureon®), and Hiramonster (Gila Monster's salivary glands produce a 39-amino acid peptide, liraglutide (Victoza®), semaglutide, taspoglutide, albiglutide (Syncria®), dulaglutide (Trulicity®), r-exendin-4, CJC-1134-PC, PB-1023, TTP-054, langlenatide / HM-11260C (efpeglenatide), HM-15211, CM-3, GLP-1 eligene, ORMD-0901, NN-9423, NN-9709, NN-9924, NN These include -9926, NN-9927, Nodexene, Biador-GLP-1, CVX-096, ZYOG-1, ZYD-1, GSK-2374697, DA-3091, MAR-701, MAR709, ZP-2929, ZP-3022, ZP-DI-70, TT-401 (Pegapamodotide), BHM-034, MOD-6030, CAM-2036, DA-15864, ARI-2651, ARI-2255, Chilzepatide (LY3298176), Bamadutide (SAR425899), Exenatide-XTEN, and Glucagon-XTEN.

[0116] Examples of oligonucleotides include mipomersen sodium (Kynamro®), a cholesterol-lowering antisense drug for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia, or RG012 for the treatment of Alport syndrome. Examples of DPP4 inhibitors include linagliptin, vildagliptin, sitagliptin, denagliptin, saxagliptin, and berberine.

[0117] Examples of hormones include pituitary hormones or hypothalamic hormones or regulatory active peptides such as gonadotropins (follitropin, lutropin, choriongonadotropin, menotropin), somatropin (somatropin), desmopressin, terlipressin, gonadrelin, triptorelin, leuprorelin, buserelin, nafarelin, and goserelin, and their antagonists.

[0118] Examples of polysaccharides include glucosaminoglycans, hyaluronic acid, heparin, low molecular weight heparin, or very low molecular weight heparin, or their derivatives, or polysulfated forms, such as sulfated forms of the above polysaccharides and / or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. An example of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of polysulfated low molecular weight heparin is enoxaparin sodium. Examples of hyaluronic acid derivatives are Hylan GF 20 (Synvisc®) and sodium hyaluronate.

[0119] As used herein, the term "antibody" refers to an immunoglobulin molecule or its antigen-binding portion. Examples of antigen-binding portions of immunoglobulin molecules include F(ab) and F(ab')2 fragments that retain the ability to bind to antigens. Antibodies may be polyclonal antibodies, monoclonal antibodies, recombinant antibodies, chimeric antibodies, deimmunized or humanized antibodies, fully human antibodies, non-human (e.g., mouse) antibodies, or single-chain antibodies. In some embodiments, antibodies may have effector function and be capable of immobilizing complement. In some embodiments, antibodies may have reduced or no ability to bind to Fc receptors. For example, an antibody may be an isotype or subtype, antibody fragment, or mutant having mutations or deletions in the Fc receptor-binding region that do not support binding to the Fc receptor, such as mutations or deletions in the Fc receptor-binding region. The term antibody also includes antigen-binding molecules based on tetravalent bispecific tandem immunoglobulin (TBTI) and / or bivariable region antibody-like binding proteins having crossover binding region orientation (CODV).

[0120] The terms “fragment” or “antibody fragment” refer to polypeptides derived from antibody polypeptide molecules (e.g., antibody heavy and / or light chain polypeptides) that do not contain the full-length antibody polypeptide but still contain at least a portion of a full-length antibody polypeptide capable of binding to an antigen. Antibody fragments may include cleavage sites of full-length antibody polypeptides, but the term is not limited to such cleavage fragments. Examples of antibody fragments useful in the present invention include Fab fragments, F(ab')2 fragments, scFv (single-chain Fv) fragments, linear antibodies, monospecific or polyspecific antibody fragments, e.g., dispecific, trispecific, tetraspecific, and polyspecific antibodies (e.g., diabodies, triabodies, tetrabodies), monovalent or polyvalent antibody fragments, e.g., bivalent, trivalent, tetravalent, and polyvalent antibodies, minibodies, chelated recombinant antibodies, tribodies or vibodies, intrabodies, nanobodies, small module immunopharmaceuticals (SMIPs), binding domain immunoglobulin fusion proteins, camelized antibodies, and VHH-containing antibodies. Additional examples of antigen-binding antibody fragments are known in the art.

[0121] The term "complementarity-determining region," or "CDR," refers to a short polypeptide sequence within the variable region of both heavy and light chain polypeptides, primarily responsible for mediating specific antigen recognition. The term "framework region" refers not to the CDR sequence itself, but to the amino acid sequence within the variable region of both heavy and light chain polypeptides, primarily responsible for maintaining the proper arrangement of the CDR sequence to enable antigen binding. While the framework region itself is typically not directly involved in antigen binding, as is well known in the art, specific residues within the framework region of a particular antibody may be directly involved in antigen binding or may influence the interaction ability of one or more amino acids in the CDR with the antigen.

[0122] Examples of antibodies include anti-PCSK-9 mAbs (e.g., alirocumab), anti-IL-6 mAbs (e.g., sarilumab), and anti-IL-4 mAbs (e.g., dupilumab).

[0123] Any pharmaceutically acceptable salt of any API described herein is intended for use in drugs or pharmaceuticals within drug delivery devices. Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include acid addition salts and basic salts.

[0124] Without departing from the full scope and spirit of the present invention, various modifications (additions and / or deletions) of the APIs, formulations, apparatus, methods, systems, and embodiments described herein may be made, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention encompasses such modifications and all of their equivalents.

[0125] The patient care kit and examples of its use will be described in more detail below with reference to the diagrams. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0126] [Figure 1] An example of a portable patient care kit is shown. [Figure 2] This shows a patient care kit holder and the numerous items that are attached to it. [Figure 3] This is a magnified view of a part of the holder. [Figure 4] This shows the attachment or securing of the injection device to the holder mount. [Figure 5] The injection devices attached to each mount of the holder are shown in a magnified view. [Figure 6] This shows the needle unit fixed to another mount on the holder. [Figure 7] This shows the needle unit removed from the mount, with the needle cap still fixed to the mount. [Figure 8] This shows the removal of the needle cap from the mount. [Figure 9] Another configuration of the needle unit before it is fixed into the needle unit holder is shown. [Figure 10] This shows the needle unit fixed to the needle unit holder. [Figure 11] This shows the needle unit after it has been removed from the needle unit holder and the needle cap. [Figure 12]This shows the removal of the needle cap from the needle unit holder. [Figure 13] Further configuration of the needle unit holder is shown. [Figure 14] This shows a cross-sectional view of the needle unit holder when engaged with the needle. [Figure 15] Further examples of needle caps fixed within needle unit holders are shown. [Figure 16] A perspective view of a closed, portable patient care kit is shown. [Figure 17] Further examples of portable patient care kits are shown, which have an infusion device equipped with an infusion line before it is fixed or attached to a holder of the portable patient care kit. [Figure 18] Figure 17 shows an example of when the infusion device and infusion line are fixed to the holder of the patient care kit. [Figure 19] This is a block diagram of the numerous electrical or electronic components of a portable patient care kit. [Figure 20] The arrangement of inlay material within the second housing component of the lighting module and portable patient care kit is schematically shown together with the portable electronic device. [Figure 21] Further examples of holders for portable patient care kits with electronic device holders before the attachment of external electronic devices are shown. [Figure 22] This shows an external electronic device connected to a lighting device and fixed in an orientation clearly defined by the device holder of the holder. [Figure 23] Here is another example of a portable patient care kit. [Figure 24] This is a flowchart showing how to prepare medications and / or infusion or intravenous fluid procedures, thereby enabling the use of a portable patient care kit. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0127] Figures 1 to 22 show numerous examples of patient care kits. The patient care kit 10 includes a housing 11, which is either in a closed configuration as shown in Figure 16 or in a use configuration as shown in Figure 1, for example. The housing 11 includes a first housing component 12 and a second housing component 14. Optionally, the housing 11 includes an intermediate section 18 located between the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14. The first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14 are movable relative to each other when the housing is in an open configuration. In a closed configuration, the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14 can be locked together. Here, a fastener 46 of the first housing component 12 can mechanically engage with a complementary shaped opposing fastener 47 provided on the second housing component 14. The fasteners 46 and opposing fasteners 47 may also be part of the zipper 48, enabling a reasonably stable, long-lasting, and releasable connection between the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14, as well as reasonably simple and intuitive handling of each closure.

[0128] In addition to the zipper solution, the two housing components 12 and 14 may be interlocked by any other type of corresponding locking and counter-locking functions provided in the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14, respectively.

[0129] The first housing component 12 is rotatably mounted to the second housing component 14 with respect to the housing pivot axis 24. The first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14 may be permanently connected along the pivot axis 24. An intermediate section 18, which may be made of a flexible or bendable material and is permanently and permanently connected to the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14, may overlap with or form the housing pivot axis 24. Thus, the intermediate section 18 may form or constitute the housing pivot axis 24.

[0130] To transition the housing 11 from a closed configuration as shown in Figure 16 to an open configuration or a working configuration as shown in Figure 1, for example, the fasteners 46 and opposing fasteners 47 must be engaged and disengaged so that the housing components 12 and 14 remain connected only in the region of the intermediate section 18 and / or by the housing pivot axis 24. The pivot axis 24 and / or the intermediate section 18 may form a hinge, thereby allowing the housing 11 to transition from a closed configuration to a working configuration by, for example, rotating the first housing component 12 about 180° relative to the second housing component 14 with respect to the housing pivot axis 24.

[0131] The first housing component 12 includes an outer surface 16. The housing component 14 includes an outer surface 17. In a closed configuration, the surface normals of the outer surfaces 16 and 17 are oriented in opposite directions. In a use configuration, the outer surfaces 16 and 17 are positioned adjacent to each other, and their respective surface normals may extend substantially parallel to each other. As further shown in Figure 1, in a use configuration, the outer surfaces 16 and 17 are configured to support the housing 11 on a support 9 provided, for example, by a tabletop or floor.

[0132] Each of the housing components 12 and 14 may include a kind of tray configuration or a kind of shell. The housing components 12 and 14 may include a closed, rigid housing structure. The housing components 12 and 14 may be made from a reasonably rigid plastic or metal material. The housing components 12 and 14 may be substantially identical in shape. In some examples, they may be different in shape. However, as shown in Figure 20, which has an example of a second housing component 14, each of the housing components 12 and 14 is open towards the top and closed by a bottom (not shown), but includes a receiving portion 25 provided by or matching the inside of, for example, the outer surfaces 16 and 17. Thus, the receiving portion 25 may be surrounded by a bottom of a flat shape, such as the outer surfaces 16 and 17.

[0133] The receiving portion 25 may be further enclosed by a side wall structure. The side wall structure in the example shown here includes a perimeter structure of a certain height. The side wall structure includes a first side wall 26 or side wall section and a second side wall 27 located on the opposite longitudinal end of the second housing component 14. The first side wall 26 and the second side wall 27 are interconnected by lateral side walls 28, 29. The side walls 26, 27 are located between the longitudinal ends of the side walls 28, 29, and vice versa. The side wall structure, composed of the side walls 26, 27, 28, 29, may be formed integrally. The side wall structure may be a single component. The housing components 12, 14 may be formed integrally or may include a single component that also includes a closed bottom.

[0134] The second housing component 14 is configured to provide a number of compartments 20, 21 for receiving and / or securing articles 8 such as medical devices 1, medical device accessories 2, drug containers 3, dressing materials 4, portable electronic devices 5, lighting devices 6, optical devices 7, or other components, parts or accessories necessary for a user to administer an infusion or infusion or to prepare a drug for an infusion or infusion, and / or to prepare at least one of the infusion or infusion procedures.

[0135] As particularly shown in Figure 20, compartments 20, 21 may include recesses within an inlay material 22 or tray structure configured to be placed within a receiving portion 25 of the second housing component 14. The inlay material 22 may occupy an internal volume provided or enclosed by the second housing component 14. Optionally, a lighting module 90 may be provided beneath the inlay material 20. The lighting module 90 may comprise at least two light sources 91, 92, the at least two light sources 91, 92 may be arranged spatially distributed on the upper surface 91 of the lighting module 90, thereby facing the lower surface of the inlay material 22 positioned on or across the lighting module 90.

[0136] In the configuration shown in Figure 1, compartments 20 and 21 are accessible from the inside 15 of the second housing component 14. The inside 13 of the first housing component 12 is also accessible and visible to the user. The first housing component 12 currently includes an armrest 50. The armrest 50 includes a body 51 which may include a padded structure. The body 51 may include a base portion 52 which is sized to match the receiving portion 25 of the first housing component 12. Thus, the armrest 50, and in particular the base portion 52 of the armrest 50, may completely occupy the internal volume of the first housing component 12.

[0137] The armrest 50 further includes a first armrest extension 53 and a second armrest extension 54. The first armrest extension 53 is rotatably connected to the base 52 with respect to a first pivot axis 55. The second armrest extension 54 is rotatably connected to the base 52 with respect to a second pivot axis 56. In the example shown, the two pivot axes 55, 56 are separated along the longitudinal direction of the first housing component 12. The pivot axes 55, 56 overlap with or are substantially aligned with the upper and bottom side walls 26, 27 of the first housing component 12. The armrest extensions 53, 54 can rotate relative to the base 52 between an extension configuration as shown in Figure 1 and a retracted configuration as shown in Figure 20. In the retracted configuration, the armrest extensions 53, 54 substantially overlap with the base 52. In the extended configuration, the armrest extensions 53 and 54 extend beyond the side wall or side wall section of the first housing component 12. The armrest extensions 53 and 54 may project outward from the side wall structure of the first housing component 12.

[0138] The second housing component 14 is connected to the side wall or side wall portion 29 of the first housing component 12. The opposite side side wall portion 28 includes a foldable flap 57. The foldable flap 57 is rotatable relative to the second housing component 14 with respect to a longitudinal flap axis 58 that extends substantially parallel to or overlaps with the side wall portion 28. The flap 57 may include one or more pockets 59, 59' which can be used to accommodate various articles 8 such as dressing materials 4 or medical device accessories 2 such as injection needles or needle units.

[0139] The portable patient care kit 10 further comprises a holder 30. The holder 30 may include or be implemented as a closed frame 31. The holder 30 may be rotatable or may be detachably connected to at least the inside 13, 15 of the first housing component 12 or the second housing component 14. The holder may also be mounted or connected to the inside 19 of the intermediate section 18.

[0140] The holder 30 includes a number of mounts 32, 34, 36, and 38 for maintaining or holding the article 8. The article 8 may be an article housed in one of the compartments 20 or 21. The article 8 may also be an external article, such as a portable electronic device 5, which is not intended to be housed within the housing 11 and may be provided separately by the patient or user.

[0141] As shown in Figure 3, the holder 30 includes a crossbar 33, a first leg 35, and a second leg 37. Optionally, the holder 30 further includes a lower crossbar 39 extending substantially parallel to the crossbar 33. The two legs 35, 37 extend substantially parallel to each other. The holder 30 may include a rectangular frame 31 irremovably fastened to at least one of the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14. In the configuration of Figure 1, the holder 30 is rotatably connected to the inside 15 of the second housing component 14. The holder 30 may be irremovably connected to the inlay material 22.

[0142] The holder 30 can be rotated relative to the housing 11 via hinges 40. A first hinge 40 and a second hinge 41 may be provided, through which, for example, the lower crossbar 39 is rotatably attached to the first housing component 12 or the second housing component 14. The hinged attachment of the holder 30 to the housing 11 allows the holder to move from an initial or stowed configuration to an upright projection or rising configuration, the latter of which is shown in Figure 3. In the rising or upright configuration, the crossbar 33 is in a raised position relative to the inside 13, 15 of the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14. The hinges 40, 41 may be located on or within the intermediate section 18. The hinges 40, 41 may also coincide with a hinge or pivot axis, through which the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14 are rotatably connected to each other.

[0143] When in its initial or stowed configuration, the holder 30 can be rotated toward or onto the inside 15 of the second housing component 14. The flap 57 can then be positioned between the holder 30 and the compartments 20, 21 or the inlay material 22 providing these compartments 20, 21. In this way, as long as the holder 30 is in the stowed configuration, the articles 8 stored or placed in the compartments 20, 21 are secured against uncontrolled release. Similarly, if the first housing component 12 includes a flat-shaped armrest 50, the armrest can also prevent the uncontrolled release of numerous articles 80 from the recesses or compartments 20, 21 as long as the housing 11 is in the stowed configuration.

[0144] The lower crossbar 39 of the holder 30 may be provided only optionally. The side legs 35, 37 are connected to the opposite longitudinal ends 33a, 33b of the crossbar 33. In detail, the first end 35a of the first leg 35 is connected to the first longitudinal end 33a of the crossbar 33. The first end 37a of the second leg 37 is connected to the second longitudinal end 33b of the crossbar 33. The second ends 35b and 37b, located opposite the first leg 35 and the second leg 37, may be interconnected with the opposite longitudinal end of the lower crossbar 39.

[0145] In another example where the holder 30 does not have a lower crossbar 39, the second ends 35b, 37b of the legs 35, 37 can be rotatably attached directly to the housing 11 by, for example, a first hinge 40 connected to the second end 37b of the second leg 37 and another hinge 41 connected to the second end 35b of the first leg 35.

[0146] The holder 30 comprises a number of mounts 32, 34, 36, and 38. Mount 32 is implemented as a mount for the medical device 1. The medical device 1 may include or be implemented as an infusion device such as an injector. As shown in Figures 2, 4, and 5, the medical device 1 may be implemented as a syringe. The syringe includes a tubular barrel 64 for containing a certain amount of liquid drug. The infusion device 1 may further comprise a plunger 65 movably positioned within the barrel 64. The proximal end of the barrel 64 may comprise a finger flange 66 extending radially outward. The distal end of the barrel 64 may comprise an outlet 68. The outlet 68 may be connected to or connectable to at least one of an infusion needle and an infusion line 88.

[0147] The mount 32 includes a slot 60 sized to receive a tubular barrel 64. The slot 60 includes a tubular side wall 61, which is integrally formed with the transverse member 33 or provided as a separate component connected to or connectable to the transverse member 33. The side wall 61 further includes longitudinal and radial through-openings 62, thus forming a slit extending through the tubular side wall 61. The medical device 1 may be configured to be inserted into the slot 60 along its longitudinal direction. Finally, the outlet 68 of the medical device 1 may be connected to an infusion line 88, for example, as shown in Figures 17 and 18. The infusion line 88 may be easily secured through the opening 62. Alternatively, the opening 62 may be sized to receive the barrel 64 radially through the opening 62.

[0148] Therefore, the opening 62 may be formed as a clip feature that allows the tubular barrel 64 to be received along the radial mounting direction. The side wall 61 may have one or more projections 63 representing upward-facing, and therefore symmetrical fracture features at the upper or proximal end of the side wall 61. The projections 63 are shaped to form circumferential support or contact surfaces for each radially symmetrical fracture feature of the finger flange 66 or medical device 1.

[0149] In this way, the projection 63 forms or constitutes an anti-rotation feature that serves to prevent the barrel 64 from rotating when the medical device 1 is inserted into or accepted into the mount 32.

[0150] As shown in Figures 17 and 18, the holder 30 may further include, for example, a fastener 89 in the form of one or more grooves inside the frame 301. The fastener 89 is shaped and fitted to receive at least a portion of the infusion line 88. The inner cross-section of the groove of the fastener 89 may be shaped complementary to the diameter of the infusion line 88 so that the flexible infusion line 88 can be clamped to the fastener 89, thereby fixing or stabilizing the infusion line 88 against the holder 30.

[0151] The holder 30 further comprises another mount 36 which is implemented as a needle unit holder 80, the structure and function of which will be described in more detail by examples shown in Figures 6 to 12. The needle unit holder 80 includes a sleeve 81 having tubular side walls 82. The side walls 82 may be cylindrical or conical in shape. The sleeve 81 is configured to receive at least a portion of a needle unit 84, which comprises a needle 85 and a needle cap 86 covering the needle 85. The needle cap 86 is detachably connected to the needle unit 84. The needle unit 84 may further include a handle 87 which is implemented, for example, as a butterfly wrap.

[0152] The user can insert the needle unit 84 into the sleeve 81 of the needle unit holder 80 along a first direction until it reaches the stop configuration of the final assembled configuration. In this configuration, the needle 86 is fastened and secured within the sleeve 81. Subsequently, when the user retracts the needle unit 84, for example by applying a lifting force or each tensile force to the needle unit 84 via a handle 87, the needle cap 86 is automatically released from the needle unit 84, and the needle unit 84 can detach from the needle cap 86 together with the needle 85, for example, as shown in Figures 7 and 11. After the needle 85 and needle unit 84 have been removed from the needle cap 86, the needle cap 86 can be easily removed from the needle holder 80 or sleeve 81 by pulling it in the same direction in which it was initially inserted into the sleeve 81.

[0153] The needle cap 86 can be fastened into the sleeve 81 by friction and / or shape fitting, as is evident, for example, from Figures 14 and 15. In some examples, the sleeve 81 may include a radially inward-extending fastening flap 83 having a distally oriented contact surface 44. Upon reaching the final assembled configuration as shown in Figure 15, a complementary, proximal-oriented opposing contact surface 45 provided on the outside of the needle cap 86 can engage longitudinally with the contact surface 44.

[0154] Therefore, the mutual engagement between the contact surface 44 and the opposing contact surface 45 prevents the needle cap 86 from moving upward, and thus proximal, relative to the sleeve 81. When the final assembly configuration shown in Figure 15 is reached, the needle 86 cap cannot be removed from the sleeve 81 in the direction opposite to the insertion direction.

[0155] As shown in Figure 14, the same or similar effects may apply even when there is no contact surface or recess on the outer surface of the needle 86. Here, the frictional force between the radially inward-extending fastening flap or fastening flap 83 and the outer surface of the needle cap 86 is sufficient to prevent each movement in the upward or second direction.

[0156] The fastening flap 83 may be formed integrally with the side wall 82 of the sleeve 81. The fastening flap 83 may be provided by a U-shaped through-opening in the side wall 82 and may be biased radially inward to exert a holding or fixing force on the needle cap 86 that extends radially inward.

[0157] In the examples shown in Figures 9 to 13, the needle unit holder 80 is provided as a separate piece or component that is detachably connected to the holder 30 or the crossbar 33. Here, the crossbar 33 may be equipped with a fastener 42, which is implemented as, for example, a snap fastener 43, through which the sleeve 81, and thus the needle unit holder 80, can be fastened or connected to the holder 30. The needle unit holder 80 and / or its sleeve 81 may be provided or implemented as metal parts, while the holder 30 may be formed of a plastic material. The clip-type fastening provided by the fastener 43 allows for a detachable connection between the needle unit holder 80 and the crossbar 33.

[0158] The separation of the needle unit holder 80 and the needle cap 86 from the needle unit 84 is beneficial for handling the needle unit 84 with one hand during the process of preparing an infusion or infusion procedure. Therefore, the raised or upright configuration 80 of the needle unit holder 80 is particularly beneficial for handling the needle unit 84 with one hand during the process of preparing or performing at least one of an infusion procedure and an infusion procedure.

[0159] The holder 30 further comprises another mount 34 implemented to hold at least one of the illumination device 6 and the optical device 7. The illumination device 6 is further shown in Figures 17 and 19. The illumination device 6 includes a plug 71, and the mount 34 includes a socket 70 of complementary shape. The illumination device 6 can be mechanically connected to the holder 30 by inserting the plug 71 into the socket 70. The illumination device 6 may include a gooseneck or gooseneck portion 72, through which the light source 73 of the illumination device 6 is mechanically connected to the plug 71. The plug 71 is mechanically connectable to the socket 70 and therefore to the holder 30. The gooseneck portion 72 allows for a considerably flexible orientation or position of the light source 73. The light source 73 or any other part of the illumination device 6 may further comprise a switch 74 or each actuation or control element, thereby allowing the light to be turned on or off.

[0160] For example, an optical device 7 may also be provided that is implemented as a loupe, including, for example, a magnifying glass 73' connected to the plug 71' via a gooseneck portion 72'. As described above in relation to the illumination device 6, the optical device 7 may also be detachably connected to, for example, a mount 34 or another mount (not shown). The magnifying glass 73' can be oriented considerably flexibly and variably relative to the plug 71', so that the magnifying glass 73' can be moved to a desired position and / or orientation relative to the holder 30 and therefore to the armrest 50 in order to optically magnify a portion of the patient's skin to be injected or infused.

[0161] In some examples, the lighting device 6 is equipped with an energy source such as a battery. Thus, the lighting device 6 can operate independently, regardless of the holder 30 and its connection. In other examples, the socket 70 may be electrically connected to the battery 95 or power supply of the patient care kit, thus enabling it to provide power to the light source 73 when properly mounted on the mount 34.

[0162] The frame 30 further includes a mount 38, which is implemented as a device mount for a portable electronic device 5, for example, implemented as a smartphone. The mount 38 is shown in particular in Figures 21 and 22. The mount 38 includes a support portion 75 located, for example, on or within the lower cross member 39 of the holder 30. The mount 38 further includes a first guide structure 76 inside the first leg 35 and another, and therefore a second, guide structure 77 inside the second leg 37. The guide structures 76, 77 allow the portable electronic device 5 to slide into the mount 38 until the edge of the housing of the portable electronic device 5 engages with the support portion 75. The guide structures 76, 77 may be positioned at an angle or inclination relative to the flat structure of the frame 31 of the holder 30. In this way, the upright-oriented holder 30 shown in Figure 22 can provide a clearly defined inclined or tilted orientation for the portable electronic device 5 within the mount 38. This enables good and intuitive visibility and readability of the display of the portable electronic device 5 when it is positioned or mounted on the mount 38.

[0163] Figure 21 further shows another fastener 89 for securing the infusion line 88 to the holder 30. This fastener 89 is implemented as a clip protruding from the plane of the holder 30.

[0164] As shown in the block diagram of Figure 19, the patient care kit 10 may include a lighting module 90, the details of which are further evident from Figure 20. The lighting module 20 may be located at the bottom of the receiving portion 25 of the second housing component 30. The lighting module includes an upward-facing surface 91. The surface 91 comprises a number of light sources 92, 93, which are implemented as, for example, LED light sources. Each light source 92, 93 can be operated or stopped independently by, for example, a lighting controller. In the example shown, the lighting module 90 may not have its own controller. In this case, each lighting controller may be provided by an external electronic device 5. For this purpose, the lighting module 90 can be connected to the external electronic device in a manner that transmits signals.

[0165] As shown in Figures 19 to 22, a transmission line 96 may be provided, for example, with plugs 97 and 97' at opposite ends. Plug 97 may be connected to a socket 98 of an external electronic device 5. Plug 97' may be connected to a complementary socket 98' provided on or inside the housing 11 of the patient care kit 10. The socket 98' is electrically connected to the lighting module 90. Alternatively, the transmission line 96 may be directly connected to or incorporated into the lighting module 90.

[0166] Optionally, the lighting module 90 and / or the patient care kit 10 may include a communication interface 94 that functions to wirelessly communicate with the corresponding communication interface 94' of an external electronic device 5. In this way, control signals generated by an app or software routine performed by the external electronic device 5 are transmitted to the lighting module, which can selectively activate and / or deactivate the individual light sources 92, 93. Optionally, and as shown in Figure 19, the patient care kit 10 may include its own battery 95. The battery 95 may also be connected to a socket 98' or another socket 98''. Socket 98'' may be configured to connect to a plug 97'' of an external or further battery 95'. The external battery 95' may also be replaced by a fixed power supply.

[0167] Battery 95 may be implemented as a rechargeable battery and, when connected to battery 95 via a transmission line 96 or a wireless power transmission connection, can be charged by an external battery 95', an external power supply and / or battery 95'' of an external electronic device 5.

[0168] Optionally, the mount 34 configured to hold the lighting device 6 may also be electrically coupled to either the battery 95 or the socket 98', 98''. The lighting device 6 may include its own battery or power supply and may operate independently. However, the plug 71 of the lighting device 6 may include an integrated electrical contact 69 for making electrical contact with the corresponding opposing contact 69' of the socket 70. Thus, when the lighting device 6 is connected to the socket 70 or opposing connector of the mount 44 via its plug 71 or connector, the light source 73 may be powered by either the battery 95 or the battery 95'' of the external electronic device 5 when it is connected to or coupled to the patient care kit 10 in the manner that the external electronic device 5 transmits power. In addition, a local battery located within or on the lighting device 6 may be charged or recharged by either the battery 95, 95', 95''.

[0169] In some cases, the patient care kit 10 does not have its own battery 95. The patient care kit 10 can only receive power through power transmission coupling with an external electronic device 5.

[0170] In use, after the housing 11 of the patient care kit 10 is set to the configuration, the external electronic device 5 can be mounted on the mount 38 in an inclined or tilted position as shown in Figure 22. The external electronic device 5 can further be connected to a lighting device 90, for example, via a transmission line 96. For this purpose, the plug 97 must be manually inserted into the socket 98. Alternatively, the communication interface 94 of the patient care kit 10 can be wirelessly coupled to the corresponding communication interface 94' of the external electronic device 5.

[0171] In a further example as shown in Figure 23, the mount 38 for the external electronic device 5 may include a plug 97, the plug 97 having a shape complementary to the socket 98 of the external electronic device 5. Thus, the plug 97 may be incorporated into one of the mounts 38, for example, the lower crossbar 39 and the support 75. Here, the plug 97 may be fixed to or to the mount 38 and / or to the guide structures 76, 77. The plug 97 may be positioned and arranged on or within the mount 38 so as to automatically connect to the socket 98 of the external electronic device 5 when the external electronic device 5 reaches a predetermined assembly or fastening position within the mount 38.

[0172] Specifically, the guide structures 76, 77 and the plug 97 can be positioned and aligned with each other so that a plug-socket connection is obtained at the end of the sliding insertion operation of the electronic device 5 into or relative to the mount 38, for example. Thus, the plug 97 is positioned on or within the mount 38 so that the plug 97 is correctly aligned with the socket 98 by the guidance of the external electronic device 5 provided by the guide structures 76, 77. Thus, the mutual mechanical and / or electrical connections between the plug 97 and the socket 98 can define the end position or final assembly position of the external electronic device 5 relative to the mount 38. Specifically, the plug 97 can be positioned on, within, or inside the support portion 75 and can be oriented and / or aligned along the sliding or insertion direction defined by the guide structures 76, 77.

[0173] The lighting device 90, having its individual light sources 92, 93, is typically covered by an inlay material 22, which typically comprises a number of articles 8. The user can initialize a training or guide app on an external electronic device 5 that, when executed by the processor of the electronic device 5, can visually demonstrate a number of steps in using the patient care kit 10 and / or preparing medications and / or preparing or performing at least one of the infusion and infusion procedures. The external electronic device 5 may be configured to visually display the number of steps on a display.

[0174] Here, the user may be prompted, for example, to take a specific item 8 from the first compartment 20. In response to the user instruction indicated by the electronic device 5, the electronic device 5 may also activate a light source 92 located below the compartment 20 where the item 8 to be grasped by the user is currently located. Subsequently, when the user is prompted, for example, to take each item 8 from compartment 20, the instructions provided by the electronic device 5 may further prompt the user to take another item from another compartment 21 that overlaps with or spatially coincides with another light source 93. Simultaneously with indicating the user to take another item 8 from a further compartment 21, the electronic device 5 may deactivate the first light source 92 or activate the second light source 93, thereby guiding the user to take or remove each item from the further compartment 21. In this way, guiding or assisting the user when using the patient care kit 10 and the numerous items 8 stored therein becomes considerably intuitive and easy for the user.

[0175] The flowchart in Figure 24 illustrates how to use the portable patient care kit 10 described herein. In the first step 100, the housing 11 of the portable patient care kit 10 can be transitioned from a closed configuration to a use configuration. To this end, the user may disconnect the connection between the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14, or rotate at least one of the first housing component 12 and the second housing component 14 relative to the other.

[0176] Subsequently, in step 102, the user may install the holder 30, or move the holder 30 to a protruding or upright configuration, for example, as shown in Figure 1. Then, in step 104, the user may install the electronic device 5 into the patient care kit 10 by a predetermined method. For example, the external electronic device 5 may be mounted on a mount 38 provided by the holder 30. In step 106, the electronic device 5 may be coupled to the lighting module 90, for example, by inserting the plug 97 into the socket 98.

[0177] In step 108, the user may launch an application on the electronic device 5 and then begin following instructions provided by the electronic device 5. These instructions may then prompt the user to remove a specific item, such as a drug container 8, from compartment 20. The user may be further prompted to remove the infusion device 1 from compartment 21 and mount the infusion device 1 onto the mount 32.

[0178] In a further step, the user may be prompted to connect the medical device 1 with the selected medical device accessory 2. Thus, the user may be prompted to attach the infusion line 88 to the syringe outlet 68 and position or secure the syringe 1 and infusion line 88 to the mount 30, for example, as shown in Figure 18.

[0179] The user may then be prompted to remove the needle unit 84 from each compartment 20 or 21 and mount the needle unit 84 into the needle unit holder 80 in the order shown in Figures 6 to 15. After mounting the needle unit 84 into the mount 36 or needle unit holder 80, the user may pull the needle unit 84 out of the needle unit holder 80, thereby essentially separating the protective cap or needle cap 86 from the needle 85.

[0180] All these individual steps make the portable patient care kit 10 having its holder 90 particularly useful for assisting or guiding the user in preparing medications and / or assisting or guiding the user in preparing at least one of infusion procedures or infusion procedures.

[0181] Furthermore, the portable patient care kit 10 provides a safe and reliable housing 11 for storing and / or transporting a large number of items 8 for self-medication or home medication. [Explanation of symbols]

[0182] 1. Medical devices 2 Medical device accessories 3. Medication container 4 Dressing ingredients 5. Portable electronic devices 6 Lighting devices 7 Optical devices 8 Goods 9 Support 10 Patient Care Kits 11 Housing 12 Housing Components 13 Inside 14 Housing Components 15 Inside 16 outside 17 Outside 18. Intermediate Section 19 Inside 20 plots 21 plots 22 Inlay materials 24 Housing pivot shaft 25 Receiving part 26 Side wall 27 Side wall 28 Side wall 29 Side wall 30 holders 31 frames 32 Mount 33 Cross member 33a First end 33b Second end 34 Mount 35 legs 35a First end 35b Second end 36 Mount 37 legs 37a First end 37b Second end 38 Mount 39 Lower horizontal member 40 hinges 41 Hinge 42 Fasteners 43 Snap fasteners 44 Contact surface 45 Opposing contact surfaces 46 Fasteners 47 Opposing fasteners 48 Zippers 50 Armrest 51 Main unit 52 Base section 53 Extension 54 Extension 55 Rotary shafts 56 Rotating shafts 57 Flap 58 Flap axis 59 pockets 60 slots 61 Side wall 62 Opening 63 Protrusion 64 barrels 65 Plungers 66 Finger Flange 68 Exit 69 Contacts 70 sockets 71 Plug 72 Gooseneck section 73 Light source 74 switches 75 Bearing part 76 Guide Structure 77 Guide Structure 80 Needle Unit Holder 81 sleeves 82 Side wall 83 Fastening flap 84 needle unit 85 needles 86 Needle Cap 87 Handle 88 Infusion lines 89 Fixtures 90 lighting modules 91 Surface 92 Light source 93 Light source 94 Communication Interfaces 95 Battery 96 Transmission Line 97 Plug 98 sockets

Claims

1. - A housing (11) comprising a first housing component (12) and a second housing component (14), wherein the second housing component (14) is movably connected to the first housing component (12), and the housing (11) is reconfigurable between a closed configuration and a working configuration by moving the second housing component (14) relative to the first housing component (12), - Provided on the inside (13, 15) of one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), at least one compartment (20, 21) is configured to house an article (8) selected from at least one of the following: a medical device (1), a medical device accessory (2), a drug container (3), a dressing material (4), a portable electronic device (5), a lighting device (6), and an optical device (7), - A holder (30), the holder (30) includes mounts (32, 34, 36, 38) for fastening the article (8) or external article (8') to the holder (30), the holder (30) is connected to or connectable to at least one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), and when the housing (11) is in the use configuration, the holder (30) protrudes from the inside (13, 15) of one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), A portable patient care kit (10) including the following.

2. The patient care kit (10) according to claim 1, wherein the holder (30) is rotatably attached via a hinge (40) to at least one of the following: the inside (13) of the first housing component (12), the inside (15) of the second housing component (14), and the inside (19) of the intermediate section (18) located between the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14).

3. The patient care kit (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the holder (30) includes a first leg (35), a second leg (37), and a longitudinally extending transverse member (33), the first leg (35) being connected to a first longitudinal end (33a) of the transverse member (33), the second leg (37) being connected to a second longitudinal end (33b) of the transverse member (33), and the mounts (32, 34, 36, 38) being provided on or within the transverse member (33).

4. The patient care kit (10) according to claim 3, wherein the holder (30) includes a closed frame (31).

5. When the housing (11) is in the usage configuration, the holder (30) is in an upright position or is configured to reach an upright position, and in the upright position, the mounts (32, 34, 36, 38) are in a raised position relative to the inner (13, 15) of at least one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), the patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

6. The patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising an armrest (50) that is connectable to or connected to the inner side (13, 15) of one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14).

7. The patient care kit (10) according to claim 6, wherein the armrest (50) includes a main body (51) having a base portion (52) connected to or connectable to one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), and at least one armrest extension portion (53, 54) rotatably connected to the base portion (52) and rotatable relative to the base portion (52) between an extension configuration and a storage configuration, wherein when in the storage configuration, the armrest extension portion (53, 54) overlaps with the base portion (52), and when in the extension configuration, the armrest extension portion (53, 54) extends beyond at least one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14).

8. The patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the mount (32) is configured to detachably hold at least one of the infusion device (1) and the drug container (3) in an upright orientation.

9. The patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mount (34) is configured to hold and / or fix at least one of the illumination device (6) and the optical device (7).

10. The patient care kit (10) according to claim 9, wherein the mount (34) includes a socket (70) for receiving a plug (71) of a complementary shape to the illumination device (6) or optical device (7).

11. The patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the mount (36) includes a needle unit holder (80) configured to detachably hold and / or fix a needle unit (84).

12. The patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein the mount (38) is configured to removably receive a portable electronic device (5).

13. The patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein at least one of the first and second housing components (12) and the second housing component (14) includes a receiving portion (25) for receiving an inlay material (22) comprising at least one section (20, 21).

14. A patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, further comprising a lighting module (90) disposed inside at least one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), the lighting module (90) comprising several individual light sources (92, 93) distributed across the surface (91) of the lighting module (90) and overlapping the positions of the at least one section (20, 21).

15. The patient care kit (10) according to claim 14, wherein the lighting module (90) includes a communication interface (94) for communicating with an external electronic device (5) that functions to selectively control the operation of the individual light sources (92, 93) of the lighting module (90).

16. A method for preparing a drug and / or preparing to administer a drug to a patient by using a portable patient care kit (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, comprising the following steps: - A step of transitioning the housing (11) of the portable patient care kit (10) from a closed configuration to the usage configuration by moving the first housing component (12) relative to the second housing component (14), - A step of moving or transferring the holder (30) of the portable patient care kit (10) to the protruding or raised configuration, - The steps of taking out the at least one article (8) stored or provided in the compartment (20, 21) of the portable patient care kit (10), and positioning and / or securing the article (8) to the mount (32, 34, 36, 38) of the holder (30), - A step of preparing a drug and / or preparing at least one of an infusion procedure or an infusion procedure, with the article (8) positioned in an elevated or upright position relative to at least one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), A method comprising at least one or more of the following.

17. - A step of attaching or mounting an external electronic device (5) to the device mount (30a) of the holder (30), - A step of launching software on the external electronic device (5) and assisting or guiding the user in preparing the drug and / or preparing at least one of the infusion or infusion, The method according to claim 16, further comprising:

18. - A step of electronically connecting an external electronic device (5) to a lighting module (90) of the portable patient care kit (10), wherein the lighting module (90) includes a first light source (92) and a second light source (93), the first light source (92) overlapping with a first compartment (20), and the second light source (93) overlapping with a second compartment (21) provided on the inside (13, 15) of at least one of the first housing component (12) and the second housing component (14), - A step of illuminating the first section and the second section (20, 21) separately and / or continuously with the first light source (92) and the second light source (93) of the lighting module (90), The method according to claim 16 or 17, further comprising:

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