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Document | Title | Date |
20080210245 | DISPOSABLE, SELF-OPENING BODILY FLUID BARRIER - Shown is a disposable, self-opening bodily fluid barrier formed of a sheet of impermeable material. The device may include a main body panel, side panels, and a foot panel to fully wrap and encase an injured or diseased patient and contain any bodily fluids released from the patient. The device may also include fluid expansion chambers such that, when filled with a pressurized gas, will cause the device to fully open into position for use without assistance. | 09-04-2008 |
20080236598 | Drape for open tracheal suctioning - A surgical drape that promotes enhanced protection of the surgical site from pathogens is provided. The surgical drape includes a base sheet and a connecting element in communication with the drape, the connecting element being adapted to enable a male or female fit into a connector of a medical device and further adapted to occlude an opening in the central region of the base sheet. | 10-02-2008 |
20090205669 | APPARATUS FOR INFECTION CONTROL OF A SHOULDER POSITION DEVICE - A disposable sleeve adapted to be applied to a shoulder position device. The disposable sleeve includes a first flexible side wall, a second flexible side wall connected to the first flexible side wall at a first edge and a second edge, and an opening at a first end of the sleeve, the opening adapted to receive the shoulder position device. The disposable sleeve also includes a pad secured to a second end of the sleeve, the pad defining a radius of curvature, and a plurality of tabs secured to the sleeve, the tabs having a layer of adhesive adapted to be secured to a portion of the shoulder position device. | 08-20-2009 |
20090211585 | Coverings for Phototherapy and Topical Treatment - A method to effectively cover parts of the body that should not receive phototherapy treatment. The invention can also be used to cover parts of the body that are not receiving topical treatments and are adjacent to such areas being treated. Three variations of the covering device can be used separately or together in various combinations. An extremity covering device covers a large portion of a hand, foot or other extremity. A digit covering device covers one finger or toe. A skin covering device is used to cover areas not covered by the extremity or digit covering devices, or can be used separately to cover a finite area of the skin, nails, or other portion of a patient. | 08-27-2009 |
20090211586 | DISPOSABLE COVER FOR CONTACT-TYPE LENS PIECE - In one embodiment, a pliable film adapted to conform to parts of an optical examination device and provide a barrier between the eye of a patient being examined and the optical examination device. | 08-27-2009 |
20090255540 | Method and Apparatus for Warming Medical Solutions in a Thermal Treatment System Employing a Removable Basin - A drape device is provided for use with a thermal treatment system, where the thermal treatment system includes a receptacle dimensioned to receive a basin, a heater to heat items placed within the receptacle and a limit switch that is operable to identify when the basin or other item is placed within the receptacle and to further activate the heater upon identification by the limit switch of the basin or other item being placed within the receptacle. The drape device includes a drape that can be placed within the receptacle to provide a barrier between items placed on the drape and the receptacle. The drape device further includes engaging structure configured to engage the drape and one of the basin and the receptacle. In one embodiment, the engaging structure includes an actuation member that facilitates operation of the limit switch and activation of the heater without the use of the basin. In another embodiment, the engaging structure is securable to the basin to facilitate securing of the drape within the basin during use of the thermal treatment system. | 10-15-2009 |
20100024831 | SURGICAL DRAPE HAVING AN ABSORBENT EDGE - A surgical drape ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100059067 | Disposable hygiene article, surgical covering item, or surgical garment - A disposable hygiene article ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100065068 | DRAPE FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, DRAPE FOR ENDOSCOPE, AND MEDICAL APPARATUS - A drape for a medical equipment includes a covering portion configured to cover a surface of the medical equipment, a fixing portion which relatively fixes the covering portion to the medical equipment, a coupling portion which couples the fixing portion with the covering portion, and holding means which is provided to the covering portion and configured to liquid-tightly hold the covered inside when the medical equipment is covered with the covering portion. | 03-18-2010 |
20100186753 | Sani-Thyro Cover for Thyroid Shields - Thyroid shield covers will be used to improve overall sanitary conditions in the field of Radiology. The Sani-Thyro thyroid shield cover will be used to protect lead thyroid shields from becoming soiled with blood and other bodily fluids during Radiological procedures in which lead apparel is necessary. Lead apparel is expensive and therefore re-used throughout the lifetime of the integrity of the lead itself. The more often used, lead apparel becomes quite soiled over time. These thyroid shield covers will keep the thyroid shields clean and therefore help maintain personal hygene for all in the field of Radiology. | 07-29-2010 |
20100263678 | Patient warming drape - A patient warming device includes a gasket coupled to an interior surface of a base film to define a target region that is attachable to a body surface of a patient. The base film extends from a perimeter of the gasket to provide a surgical drape. An evacuation port is in fluid communication with the target region. When attached to the patient, suction applied to the target region via the evacuation port vasodilates the body surface of the patient such that a heat source communicating with the target region increases a core temperature of the patient. | 10-21-2010 |
20100275928 | Professional massage draping sheet set - A professional massage draping sheet set comprised of a one piece textile fabric featuring a veil covered abdomen opening to access the stomach region and two openings for each leg with an angle cut to the pelvic region. All openings are fastened with special open-closure mechanism including light-weight, strong-hold magnets. And a second professional massage fitted sheet fitted for professional massage tables that includes an opening at each end to accommodate access to the head and foot rest attachments. | 11-04-2010 |
20100307513 | COMPONENT FOR AFFIXING AN ARTICLE OF MEDICAL-TECHNICAL NATURE TO SKIN - A component ( | 12-09-2010 |
20100319712 | PROTECTIVE APPAREL HAVING COLOR-CODING FOR IDENTIFYING BARRIER PROTECTION LEVELS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - A disposable surgical gown having a neck binding that includes a visual indicator to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown. In particular, the disposable surgical gown has a neck binding that is color-coded for identifying the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown for protecting against penetration of body fluids and infectious materials. Also disclosed is a disposable surgical drape having a visual indicator, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical drape. A surgical kit includes the disposable surgical gown and/or disposable surgical drape having visual indicators, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level. The surgical kit may include other items to be used in a surgical setting which may also have visual indicators, such as color-coding, to identify the barrier protection level associated with the disposable surgical gown and/or disposable surgical drape. | 12-23-2010 |
20110030702 | MEDICAL DRAPE - A medical drape is disclosed. The drape comprises a base drape portion and an insert drape portion removably attached to the base drape portion. A plurality of independently configured insert drape portions may be used, each insert being configured differently for a different procedure. The base drape portion may be made of environmentally friendly biodegradable material. | 02-10-2011 |
20110126845 | Surgical cover having integrated fluid barrier - The invention relates to a disposable surgical cover having a fluid impermeable base cover material with a lower side facing the patient during use and an upper side, wherein the upper side comprises an absorbent layer, a first absorbent region, and at least one second absorbent region. For this purpose the second absorbent region is overlapped by a fluid absorbent and fluid permeable material section having outer edges and adjoining edge regions. The surgical cover as such extends in a longitudinal direction LR between an upper end and a lower end. The absorbent material section is undetachably fixed across the entire circumference on the upper side of the base cover material, and is substantially not connected to the base cover material outside of the edge regions such that a pocket is formed between the absorbent material section and the fluid impermeable base cover material. At least one of the edge regions of the absorbent material section has a fluid barrier, at least in sections, wherein the fluid barrier is formed by means of a joining means which undetachably fixes the material section to the upper side of the base cover material. | 06-02-2011 |
20110155145 | MEDICAL LENS ASSEMBLIES AND STERILE DRAPES WITH A LENS ASSEMBLY - Medical lens assemblies and sterile drapes with a lens assembly are presented herein. In one embodiment, a lens assembly includes an annular lens housing that is attachable to a medical drape. The lens housing is configured to releasably attach to a medical device, such as a surgical microscope. An annular lens cover holder is removably attachable to the lens housing. A lens cover for shielding the objective lens is pivotably hinged to the lens cover holder. In another embodiment, a drape assembly includes a flexible body sized to cover an optical device. A lens housing attached to the drape body is engageable with the optical device to attach proximate to an objective lens thereof. A lens cover holder is removably attached to the lens housing to rotate about a first axis. A lens cover is mounted to the lens cover holder to pivot about a second, different axis. | 06-30-2011 |
20110162659 | Surgical barrier device incorporating an inflatable thermal blanket with an attached surgical drape - A surgical barrier device includes an inflatable thermal blanket with an attached surgical drape. The inflatable thermal blanket is inflatable through an inlet by a thermally-controlled inflating medium. An aperture array on the undersurface of the inflatable thermal blanket exhausts the thermally controlled inflating medium from the inflatable thermal blanket. The surgical drape extends from the inflatable thermal blanket and is sized to substantially cover the entirety of the patient's body. Where patient access is required, that drape has an opening to provide access to a surgical site. | 07-07-2011 |
20110168189 | STERILE DRAPE INTERFACE FOR ROBOTIC SURGICAL INSTRUMENT - A robotic surgical system includes a sterile surgical instrument, a robotic surgical manipulator, and a sterile drape covering at least a portion of the robotic surgical manipulator. The surgical instrument has a proximal interface and a distal end effector. The proximal interface includes a gimbal assembly with two intersecting rotational axes coupled to the distal end effector. The robotic surgical manipulator has a drive plate that bears against the gimbal assembly. The drive plate has two degrees of rotational freedom about a center of motion that is coincident with an intersection of the axes of the gimbal assembly. The sterile drape includes a sterile sheet covers at least a portion of the robotic surgical manipulator, a frame bonded to the sterile sheet, an instrument interface that covers the drive plate of the robotic surgical manipulator, and a diaphragm that connects the instrument interface to the frame. | 07-14-2011 |
20110174316 | STERILE RADIATION SHIELD DRAPE, COMBINATION OF A RADIATION SHIELD AND STERILE DRAPE THEREFOR AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A STERILE DRAPE ABOUT A RADIATION SHIELD - A sterile radiation shield drape configured to be disposed about a radiation shield while the radiation shield is hanging from a support at its top end and extending to a free bottom end is provided. The radiation shield drape includes a circumferentially continuous wall having a sterilized outer surface and an inner surface extending between an upper end and a lower end. The inner surface circumferentially bounds a cavity sized for receipt of the radiation shield. The upper end has an everted edge providing at least one pocket extending along the upper end and further includes at least one fastener provided adjacent the upper end. The at least one fastener is configured to releasably fix the circumferentially continuous wall about the radiation shield. | 07-21-2011 |
20110174317 | PREPARATION OF ELASTIC COMPOSITE STRUCTURES USEFUL FOR COMPONENTS OF DISPOSABLE HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND ARTICLES OF APPAREL - Disclosed herein are articles and processes for making elastic composite structures which can be used as or converted into a component of disposable hygiene products or articles of apparel. At least one relatively inelastic substrate, for example a nonwoven substrate, is adhesively bonded with a hot melt adhesive to a certain selected type of elongated polyurethane material in the form of a film or one or more fibers or filaments. The elongated polyurethane material is then allowed to relax which provides an elastic composite structure which is gathered or puckered. | 07-21-2011 |
20110220126 | BIODEGRADABLE MEDICAL MATERIAL - A biodegradable monolayer medical material, comprising at least 20 percent cellulose fibers by dry weight, with a remainder consisting of at least 75 percent by dry weight of natural fibers, the monolayer medical material providing a barrier to liquids and/or microorganisms meeting at least level 1 performance based on a standard defined by AAMI PB70, and at least a portion of the monolayer medical material comprises a softening process pattern configured to soften the monolayer medical barrier material. | 09-15-2011 |
20110247634 | Unitary Structured Multi-Tier Drape - A drape having a pair of elongated sheets connected at distal ends to define a skirt, with opposing side walls in a first portion of the elongated sheets having a first width and in a second portion having a different width so the drape has a stair-step structure, with a paper and plastic laminated first and second tier panels attached to the elongated sheets in spaced-relation and a central panel attached therebetween, for covering a tiered surgical operating table. | 10-13-2011 |
20110253152 | Polypropylene Based Fibers and Nonwovens - The present invention relates to fibers and nonwovens made from plasticized polyolefin compositions comprising a polyolefin, a non-functionalized hydrocarbon plasticizer and a slip agent. | 10-20-2011 |
20110259347 | Orthopedic Disposable Bilateral Split Sheet - A sterile surgical sheet comprising two parallel slits and bands of adhesive bonding for prepping a patient for bilateral knee replacement surgery and providing adequate shielding from an upper thigh tourniquet. The sheet is of one-piece construction and utilizes two parallel slits for placement around a patient's legs to maintain a sterile field and seal off a tourniquet area. Outer sections of material are wrapped around and over each leg from the outside, while an inner section between the slits is folded over the patient's groin and over the outer section wrapping. Bands of adhesive bonding along the slits secure the folded assembly against the patient's legs and ensure the sheet does not come unwrapped. This provides doctors and nurses with a bounded sterile region and uninhibited access to a patient's legs. The one-piece drape provides convenience for users and reduces effort when preparing a patient prior to surgery, eliminating the use of multiple, overlapping sheets that are prone to separation. | 10-27-2011 |
20110277775 | SURGICAL SYSTEM INSTRUMENT STERILE ADAPTER - A sterile adapter, a drape including the adapter, and a method of draping a manipulator arm are provided. In one embodiment, the sterile adapter includes a housing configured to receive a distal face of an instrument manipulator having a plurality of manipulator actuator outputs, and a membrane interface disposed at a distal end of the housing, the membrane interface including a plurality of actuator interfaces. The adapter further includes a pair of supports coupled to the housing, the pair of supports configured to retain a surgical instrument having a plurality of instrument actuator inputs so that the plurality of instrument actuator inputs are positioned opposite to corresponding manipulator actuator outputs with an actuator interface between each corresponding instrument actuator input and manipulator actuator output. | 11-17-2011 |
20110290259 | Chlorhexidine-Containing Antimicrobial Laminates - Antimicrobial laminates of the invention comprise at least one adhesive layer; a backing outwardly exposed on a first side of the adhesive layer; and, optionally, a release liner outwardly exposed on a second side of the adhesive layer opposite from the first side of the adhesive layer. At least one of the at least one adhesive layer and the backing comprises an antimicrobially effective amount of substantially pure chlorhexidine. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290260 | Catheter Tray, Packaging System, Instruction Insert, and Associated Methods | 12-01-2011 |
20110297163 | Surgical Procedure Bag - A surgical procedure bag allowing for rapid preparation of a surgical procedure while ensuring the sterility of the patient and the surgical instruments. The surgical procedure bag comprises a top layer and a bottom layer. The bottom layer is placed above and against the surgical site and, wearing gloves, the surgeon inserts his/her hands through the top layer and manipulates the pre-sterilized surgical instruments placed inside the bag to perform the surgical procedure. | 12-08-2011 |
20110297164 | SURGICAL DRAPE WITH SEPARABLE ELEMENTS - The present disclosure relates to a one piece customized disposable surgical drape to be used in any surgery, and more specifically to a one piece customized disposable surgical drape that includes one or more of the following: (1) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device (requiring circumferential access to the patient); (2) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device with image guidance navigation technology; (3) the means to provide temporary sterile coverage of an underlying sterile field; (4) the means to provide sterile separation of at least a portion, if not the entire temporary sterile coverage; and (5) the means to provide covering of the undersurface of the operating surface and enclosing any suspended medical devices, wires, cables, tubes, etc. | 12-08-2011 |
20120080040 | STERILE DRAPE HAVING MULTIPLE DRAPE INTERFACE MECHANISMS - A sterile drape configured for isolating a portion of a surgical device within a sterile environment, comprising: a plurality of drape interface mechanisms comprising: at least one drape/handle interface mechanism comprising a first ring defining a first opening through the sterile drape and configured for coupling with a control mechanism, the control mechanism comprising a surgical device for controlling a surgical instrument; and at least one drape/shaft interface mechanism comprising a second ring defining a second opening through the sterile drape, and configured for sealingly receiving a shaft there through as the shaft moves with a piston and is detachably coupled with the piston, wherein the piston is configured for responding to a first set of control signals sent by a first mechanical manipulation mechanism via a first connector by moving between a proximal end and a distal end of a first mechanical slave cylinder. | 04-05-2012 |
20120132217 | RADIATION SHIELD ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A STERILE BARRIER TO RADIATION - A radiation shield assembly and method of providing a sterile barrier to radiation is provided. An assembly includes a rigid support member and a radiopaque sheet operably fixed to the support member. A sterile flexible drape covers the radiopaque sheet. Another assembly includes a sterile flexible drape and a through opening. A radiopaque member is disposed about the through opening. A method includes laying a first flexible drape having an access opening over a patient and then laying a radiopaque member substantially about the access opening on the first flexible drape. Another method includes providing a flexible drape having a sterile outer surface and a through opening and disposing a radiopaque member about the through opening. Another method includes laying a sterile flexible drape having a pocket and a through opening over a patient. Then, disposing at least one radiopaque member in the pocket about the through opening. | 05-31-2012 |
20120138070 | LIQUID APPLICATOR AND METHOD OF USE - An applicator for dispensing uniform thickness layers of liquid to surfaces and especially surgical sealants to surgical sites to create, in situ, a surgical incise drape is disclosed. The applicator employs a supported thin layer of foam which achieves layer thickness which are substantially independent of the pressure applied to the applicator during use. Methods of using the applicator are also disclosed. | 06-07-2012 |
20120167896 | Surgical drape - A surgical drape ( | 07-05-2012 |
20120186590 | WRAPPABLE STERILE RADIATION SHIELD DRAPE, COMBINATION OF A RADIATION SHIELD AND STERILE DRAPE THEREFOR AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A STERILE DRAPE ABOUT A RADIATION SHIELD - A wrappable sterile radiation shield drape, a wrappable sterile radiation shield drape in combination with a radiation shield, and a method of providing a sterile surface about a suspended radiation shield is provided. The drape includes a flexible wall having a sterilized outer surface. The wall has opposite side edges extending between upper and lower ends. The upper end has an everted portion providing an inverted pocket. The wall includes an upper fastener adjacent its upper end. The upper fastener is configured to releasably fix the upper end of the wall relative to the radiation shield. The wall further includes an edge fastener adjacent at least one of its side edges. The edge fastener is configured for releasable attachment adjacent the opposite side edge to releasably maintain the wall in a wrapped configuration about the radiation shield with the side edges being releasably maintained in overlapping relation with one another. | 07-26-2012 |
20120222686 | Surgical Drape With Selectively Detachable Barrier - The present technology is directed to a surgical drape which decreases the likelihood of infection by protecting the surgical site both during and after the operation. Further, the present technology can be used in conjunction with a fluid-collection system for surgical procedures which result in a large volume of fluid to be collected from the surgical site. | 09-06-2012 |
20120234333 | Medical Fabric With Asymmetrical Layers - There is provided an SMS laminate for use as a medical fabric. The multilayer non-woven SMS fabric is designed to have the basis weight of the fabric asymmetrically skewed toward one side. In one embodiment the medical fabric is a laminate used as a sterilization wrap having a first spunbond layer, a meltblown layer and a second spunbond layer in which the first spunbond layer is on the side, once an item to be sterilized is wrapped, that is away from the item and that has a greater basis weight than the second spunbond layer that is on the side nearer the item to be sterilized. The medical fabric may also used to produce medical gowns to and drapes. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240942 | PRODUCTS FOR REDUCING TISSUE TRAUMA USING WATER-RESISTANT STRESS-DISTRIBUTING MATERIALS - Methods and products for protecting tissue of a patient during a surgical procedure that involve making an incision in the tissue and retracting the tissue to make a larger opening, wherein the methods and products use a water-resistant stress-distributing layer. | 09-27-2012 |
20120247487 | METHODS AND PRODUCTS FOR REDUCING TISSUE TRAUMA USING WATER-ABSORBING STRESS-DISTRIBUTING MATERIALS - Methods and products for protecting tissue of a patient during a surgical procedure that involve making an incision in the tissue and retracting the tissue to make a larger opening, wherein the methods and products use a water-absorbing stress-distributing layer. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247488 | DISPOSABLE APPARATUS FOR SECURING A PATIENT - Embodiments of an apparatus are described. In one embodiment, the system is an apparatus for securing a patient to a board. The apparatus includes a board and a disposable cover that covers at least a portion of the board. The disposable cover includes a securing mechanism for securing the cover in place around a portion of the board. The disposable cover further includes at least one strap to wrap around the body of a patient or other object. The disposable cover also includes at least one second strap to wrap around the first strap. The second strap may include an adhesive material to secure the second strap around the first strap. | 10-04-2012 |
20120247489 | STERILE SURGICAL ADAPTOR - A sterile drape with integrated sterile adaptor, a telerobotic surgical system, and method of use are provided for draping portions of a telerobotic surgical system to maintain a sterile barrier between the sterile surgical field and the non-sterile robotic system while also providing an interface for transferring mechanical and electrical energy and signals. | 10-04-2012 |
20120298114 | WOUND DRESSING SYSTEM - System, method, and components for hygienic maintenance of a surgical wound configured for drainage of ascites from a body cavity. Different aspects of the system may include one or more of a wound dressing, a pocket for low-profile, hygienic, and aesthetic storage of a drainage catheter configured for attachment to a patient and/or wound dressing, and an apron device configured for installation and/or exchange of a wound dressing. | 11-29-2012 |
20130025605 | FLUOROSCOPY C-ARM DRAPE CLIP, DRAPE CLIP ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF CLIPPING A STERILE DRAPE TO A FLUOROSCOPY C-ARM - A fluoroscopy C-arm drape clip for attaching a sterile drape to a C-arm of a fluoroscopy C-arm imaging unit and method of providing a sterile outer surface on a C-arm of a fluoroscopy C-arm imaging unit is provided. The drape clip includes a generally U-shaped band having a pair of legs and an arm. Each of the legs has a first end attached to the arm and a second end spaced from the arm. The legs extend away from the arm in non-parallel, laterally spaced relation with one another and have inner surfaces facing one another and an outer surfaces facing away from one another. Further, an elastic pad is attached to the inner surface of each of the legs adjacent the second ends. | 01-31-2013 |
20130152945 | SEALING SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A SWITCHABLE DRAPE - A sealing system that includes a switchable drape is presented. The drape provides enhanced sealing by using a high-strength adhesive. In one instance, the switchable drape has a plurality of perforations through which a switching solution may be delivered to the high-strength adhesive. The switching solution causes the high-strength adhesive to become less adhesive so that the switchable drape may be removed more easily. Other systems, methods, and drapes are presented. | 06-20-2013 |
20130199543 | STERILE DRAPE SUPPORT - A sterile drape support includes a clamp, a swivel mechanism coupled to the clamp, and an elongate support bar extending from a proximal end to a distal end. The proximal end of the support bar is coupled to the swivel mechanism so that the support bar is pivotable with respect to the clamp. For use during a medical procedure, the clamp is coupled to a bed, procedure table, or another object positioned near the bed or table during the procedure, such as a cart. A sterile drape or dressing is draped over the support bar so that the drape is held off the patient's face during the procedure. A method of preparing a patient for a medical procedure includes obtaining a sterile drape support, attaching the support to an object near the patient's bed or procedure table, and draping a sterile dressing over the drape support. | 08-08-2013 |
20130220342 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING A RADIATION DETECTOR - A protective liner is described comprising a collar having a main collar portion, a first extension emanating from the main collar portion in a first direction, a second extension emanating from the main collar portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Disclosed embodiments may include a chest portion extending from the main collar portion. The protective liner may also include an adjustable releasable fastener for joining the first extension to the second extension. The adjustable releasable fastener may be disposed upon at least one of the first extension and second extension, wherein a material of the protective liner comprises a non-woven, fluid repellent material. | 08-29-2013 |
20130220343 | PROTECTIVE COVER FOR MEDICAL DEVICE HAVING ETCHED FASTENERS - A protective liner is described comprising a collar having a main collar portion, a first extension emanating from the main collar portion in a first direction, a second extension emanating from the main collar portion in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Disclosed embodiments may include a chest portion extending from the main collar portion. The protective liner may also include an adjustable releasable fastener for joining the first extension to the second extension. The adjustable releasable fastener may be disposed upon at least one of the first extension and second extension, wherein a material of the protective liner comprises a non-woven, fluid repellent material. | 08-29-2013 |
20130239977 | High Adhesion Antimicrobial Skin Prep Solution and Related Methods - Antimicrobial skin prep solutions of the invention comprise: a major amount of at least one organic solvent, wherein at least about 80% by weight based on total weight of the solvent comprises at least one fugitive organic solvent; an antimicrobially effective amount of at least one antimicrobial agent; and an amount of at least one adhesive effective to increase adhesion of surgical drapes and medical dressings to skin prepped with the antimicrobial skin prep solution, wherein the at least one adhesive is distinct from the at least one antimicrobial agent and is a liquid at room temperature. Coated substrates, applicators, and related methods are also disclosed. | 09-19-2013 |
20130298915 | MEDICAL LENS ASSEMBLIES AND STERILE DRAPES WITH A LENS ASSEMBLY - Medical lens assemblies and sterile drapes with a lens assembly are presented herein. In one embodiment, a lens assembly includes an annular lens housing that is attachable to a medical drape. The lens housing is configured to releasably attach to a medical device, such as a surgical microscope. An annular lens cover holder is removably attachable to the lens housing. A lens cover for shielding the objective lens is pivotably hinged to the lens cover holder. In another embodiment, a drape assembly includes a flexible body sized to cover an optical device. A lens housing attached to the drape body is engageable with the optical device to attach proximate an objective lens thereof. A lens cover holder is removably attached to the lens housing to rotate about a first axis. A lens cover is mounted to the lens cover holder to pivot about a second, different axis. | 11-14-2013 |
20130312769 | MODULAR SURGICAL DRAPE, ATTACHMENT FOR SURGICAL DRAPE AND RELATED MANUFACTURING PROCESS - The invention relates to a surgical drape ( | 11-28-2013 |
20130327342 | PERINEUM OVERLAY DEVICE - A perineum overlay device for locating anatomical features within the perineum of a patient and/or needle insertion sites for targeting anatomical features within the perineum of a patient includes a section of flexible material and a plurality of markings printed on a first side of the section of the material. The section of flexible material is configured to conform and cover a portion of the perineum of a patient. The plurality of markings are each configured to identify a location of an anatomical feature within the perineum and/or a needle insertion site corresponding to a targeted anatomical feature within the perineum, when the section is positioned over the perineum of a patient. | 12-12-2013 |
20130340767 | Spring Biased Tourniquet Especially Suited for Use with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - A spring biased tourniquet can be placed on the exterior of a patient's appendage, such as on his or her arm. The spring tourniquet will exert pressure on the appendage to constrict and artery or dilate vein. Terminal ends of the spring member can be pulled apart to either reduce pressure or to disengage the patient's appendage. This spring biased tourniquet is especially suited for use in a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) procedure where the tourniquet can be placed on the exterior of a surgical drape, where it remains visible, and pressure can be reduced to avoid thrombosis without compromising the sterile barrier surrounding the patient during this procedure. | 12-26-2013 |
20140014117 | CORD MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A cord management device adapted for use with a surgical drape including a mounting portion adapted to be affixed to a surface of the surgical drape, a substantially rigid arm having a fixed end and a free end, wherein the arm is coupled to the mounting portion at the fixed end, and the free end is free from the mounting portion, and wherein the mounting portion and the arm define a cord receiving portion. The device may also include a second arm having a fixed end and a free end, wherein the second arm is coupled to the mounting portion at the fixed end of the second arm, and the free end of the second arm is free from contacting the mounting portion, and wherein the mounting portion and the second arm define a second cord receiving portion. | 01-16-2014 |
20140041669 | Sterile Drape for Two Tiered Hospital Instrument Table - The present disclosure describes a draping system for a two-tiered hospital instrument back table can be used to quickly and conveniently create a sterile field. The system has a drape that is a single piece of material, desirably a film that may be clear. The single piece of material has other material attached to it on its upper side or surface in areas that generally coincide with the two upper surfaces of the table when the drape is installed on the table, and that has a lower coefficient of friction than the single piece of material. The drape may be held in place with a continuous or discontinuous band that encircles the upper tier or the upper tier support posts. | 02-13-2014 |
20140116448 | Laboring patient dignity poo pouch - A disposable device for containing stool from a laboring patient on an operating table comprising a flexible bag portion comprising an open end, the open end comprising an integral curvilinear attachment portion comprising means for manually securely attaching the device to the area above the perineum and around the rectum of the patient. | 05-01-2014 |
20140130810 | SMART DRAPES FOR COLLISION AVOIDANCE - Embodiments of a smart surgical drape are disclosed. The surgical drape includes an insulating material and one or more sensors mounted with the insulating material, the one or more sensors detecting proximity between the surgical drape and a device. Some embodiments of the smart surgical drape can be utilized on surgical robots or other devices in the surgical area to detect potential collisions. | 05-15-2014 |
20140137875 | MEDICAL LENS ASSEMBLIES AND STERILE DRAPES WITH A LENS ASSEMBLY - Medical lens assemblies and sterile drapes with a lens assembly are presented herein. In one embodiment, a lens assembly includes an annular lens housing that is attachable to a medical drape. The lens housing is configured to releasably attach to a medical device, such as a surgical microscope. An annular lens cover holder is removably attachable to the lens housing. A lens cover for shielding the objective lens is pivotably hinged to the lens cover holder. In another embodiment, a drape assembly includes a flexible body sized to cover an optical device. A lens housing attached to the drape body is engageable with the optical device to attach proximate an objective lens thereof. A lens cover holder is removably attached to the lens housing to rotate about a first axis. A lens cover is mounted to the lens cover holder to pivot about a second, different axis. | 05-22-2014 |
20140166023 | OPERATION SUPPORT DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY METHOD THEREOF - An operation support device having a surgical instrument unit and a surgical instrument unit support section, includes: an intermediate member connected to the surgical instrument support section and configured to hold the surgical instrument unit; a shielding member having a hole portion engaged with the intermediate member; and a driving force supply unit installed at the surgical instrument support section. A first space and a second space are formed by an assembly constituted by the shielding member and the intermediate member engaged with the hole portion as a boundary. The intermediate member is connected to the surgical instrument support section at a side of the first space, and holds the surgical instrument unit at a side of the second space. The driving force supply unit and the surgical instrument support section are disposed in the first space. | 06-19-2014 |
20140251345 | Surgical Drape - A surgical drape includes two movable pockets allowing a smaller diameter and therefore saving space on an operating room table. A first smaller pocket extending from the drape is formed near the nose of the drape and includes an exit port for a lumen connected to a device inside the drape. A second larger pocket extending into the drape is formed behind the first pocket and allows a surgeon or technician to control or position the device without entering the interior of the drape or contacting the device. | 09-11-2014 |
20140251346 | SURGICAL DRAPE WITH SEPARABLE ELEMENTS - The present disclosure relates to a novel surgical drape to be used in a surgical setting, and more specifically to a drape that includes one or more of the following: (1) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device; (2) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device with image guidance navigation technology; (3) the means to provide temporary sterile coverage of an underlying sterile field; (4) the means to provide sterile separation of at least a portion, if not the entire temporary sterile coverage; and (5) the means to provide covering of the undersurface of the operating surface and enclosing any suspended medical devices, wires, cables, tubes, etc. | 09-11-2014 |
20140261453 | NONCONTACT ENCODER FOR MEASURING CATHETER INSERTION - A robotically controlled surgical system includes a guidewire coupled to a catheter, an active drive system coupled to the guidewire and configured to drive the guidewire in an axial direction; a sensor positioned proximate the guidewire and configured to detect optical characteristics of a surface of the guidewire, and a computer coupled to the sensor. The computer programmed to drive the guidewire in the axial direction a desired distance, detect a first pattern on the surface of the guidewire when the guidewire is at a first axial position, detect a second pattern on the surface of the guidewire when the guidewire is at a second axial position, calculate an actual distance that the guidewire has actually traveled based on the detected first and second patterns, and compare the desired distance to the actual distance. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261454 | TINTED ANTISEPTIC SOLUTIONS HAVING IMPROVED STABILITY - An antiseptic solution including, a cationic antiseptic agent, a film forming polymer, an anionic tinting agent, and a solvent, wherein the cationic antiseptic agent, the film forming polymer and the anionic tinting agent each remain solubilized within the solution for greater than about 1 hour at 25° C. and 60% relative humidity. The antiseptic agent is preferably octenidine dihydrochloride or chlorhexadine gluconate. The film forming polymer is preferably an acrylate polymer. The solvent is preferably ethanol, isopropanol, and n-propanol. When a drape is adhered to a dried surgical film via the antiseptic solution, the force required to peel the drape from the surgical film is at least about 105 g/25 mm. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261455 | STERILE DRAPE FOR A SURGICAL DISPLAY AND METHOD RELATED THERETO - A method of providing a sterile drape, and a sterile drape, for covering a display of a phacoemulsification console are disclosed. The method and the drape may include providing the sterile drape may be provided in a sterile package dedicated for a patient, enabling removal of the sterile drape from the package by a sterile user, providing a finger guard pocket in the sterile drape suitable for receiving fingers of the sterile user, and providing a fitted pocket to allow for fitting of the sterile drape over the display. | 09-18-2014 |
20140261456 | Assembly for Positioning a Sterile Surgical Drape Relative to Optical Position Sensors - A camera and drape assembly for use with tracking elements of a surgical system includes a camera unit and a drape covering the camera unit. The camera unit includes a casing presenting a face for facing the tracking elements. Optical sensors are supported by the casing and are exposed through the casing for detecting the tracking elements. The drape covers the camera unit such that light signals from the tracking elements can be received by the optical sensors. | 09-18-2014 |
20140326254 | SURGICAL SYSTEM STERILE DRAPE - A sterile drape, a surgical system with the drape, and a draping method are provided. In one embodiment, a sterile drape includes a plurality of drape pockets, each of the drape pockets including an exterior surface to be adjacent a sterile field for performing a surgical procedure and an interior surface to be adjacent a non-sterile instrument manipulator coupled to a manipulator arm of a robotic surgical system. The drape further includes a plurality of flexible membranes at a distal face of each of the drape pockets for interfacing between outputs of an instrument manipulator and inputs of a respective surgical instrument, and a rotatable seal adapted to couple a proximal opening of each of the drape pockets to a rotatable element at a distal end of the manipulator arm. | 11-06-2014 |
20140366890 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SURGICAL FIRE PREVENTION - Surgical devices and methods for reducing the risk of surgical fires for patients receiving supplemental oxygen. Airflow with elevated concentrations of oxygen is drawn away from a surgical field when the tubing is fluidly connected to a suction source. Tubing may be strategically positioned at locations presenting risks of oxygen gas buildup, such as the nasofacial sulcus or bucco-facial sulcus. Apertures are present in the tubing wall to draw airflow away from the surgical field and into the tubing. Various embodiments are contemplated in which the tubing is used with a surgical mask or a surgical drape, and a method of use is provided. | 12-18-2014 |
20140373851 | FILLED INCISE DRAPE - An article, comprising: an enclosure comprising: a first film layer; a second film layer, wherein the first film layer and the second film layer are sealed together to form at least one interior region for enclosing a liquid; and an adhesive layer disposed on an exterior surface of the first film layer; wherein the at least one interior region is liquid-filled. A method, comprising: providing an enclosure comprising: a first film layer; a second film layer; at least one interior region; and a composite layer comprising the first film layer and an adhesive layer disposed on an exterior surface of the first film layer; wherein: the composite layer is liquid-impervious and flexible; the first film layer and the second film layer are sealed together to form the at least one interior region; the interior region has a sealed outer periphery; and the interior region is liquid-filled; positioning the article over an intended site of operation, with the adhesive layer facing towards the intended site of operation; penetrating each of the first film layer, the at least one interior region, and the composite layer with a surgical device; and penetrating the intended site of operation with the surgical device. | 12-25-2014 |
20150059767 | Supporting And Maneuverable Sling For Bed-Constrained Patients - A flexible sheet with suspenders is used to safely handle and reposition bed-constrained patients. The suspenders include couplers and are used to secure either side of the flexible sheet to the side railing on a hospital bed. By wrapping the suspenders on one side of the flexible sheet over a patient and connecting them to the opposite side rail, a patient can be switched from a supine position to a turned position. A upper access hole and lower access gap in the flexible sheet then allow attendants to access the patients backside, where treatments can be applied. A flap is otherwise used to cover the upper access hole, being secured to the flexible sheet by a fold and a perimeter of hook-and-loop fasteners. The flexible sheet provides a safe patient handling method that will result in a decrease of workplace injuries. | 03-05-2015 |
20150059768 | Continuous Transversus Abdominis Plane Block - A procedure and kit are provided for performing an ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) procedure. The patient's abdomen is scanned with an ultrasound probe to identify and mark the external oblique, internal oblique, and TAP. An introducer sheath is placed over a fluid delivery needle such that the distal end of the needle extends beyond the distal end of the sheath, the needle having echogenic properties for ultrasound imaging. The needle and sheath are ultrasonically guided into the TAP. A local anesthetic or saline/anesthetic combination is injected through the needle to create a liquid pool in the TAP. The needle is removed from the sheath while maintaining the sheath within the TAP and a catheter is subsequently advanced through the sheath and into the pooled liquid in the TAP. The sheath is withdrawn while maintaining the catheter located within the TAP. A catheter is connected to a source of local anesthetic for providing a defined volume of anesthetic to the catheter site at a controlled delivery rate. | 03-05-2015 |
20150090273 | WRAPPABLE STERILE RADIATION SHIELD DRAPE, COMBINATION OF A RADIATION SHIELD AND STERILE DRAPE THEREFOR AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A STERILE DRAPE ABOUT A RADIATION SHIELD - A wrappable sterile radiation shield drape, a wrappable sterile radiation shield drape in combination with a radiation shield, and a method of providing a sterile surface about a suspended radiation shield is provided. The drape includes a flexible wall having a sterilized outer surface. The wall has opposite side edges extending between upper and lower ends and an upper fastener adjacent its upper end. The upper fastener is configured to releasably fix the upper end of the wall relative to the radiation shield. The wall further includes an edge fastener adjacent at least one of its side edges. The edge fastener is configured to releasably maintain the wall in a wrapped configuration about the radiation shield. The wall further includes at least one flap attached adjacent the upper end, wherein the flap includes a pocket configured to receive a shoulder extension portion of the radiation shield. | 04-02-2015 |
20150128959 | BARRIER APPLICATION DEVICE - Described is a barrier application device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly. A method of using a barrier application device comprises providing a device comprising a handle, an introducer assembly slidably and rotatably coupled to the handle, a beam assembly coupled to a distal end of the handle, and a flag coupled to the beam assembly, and placing a barrier on the flag, sliding the introducer assembly along the handle from a retracted position to an extended position at least partially covering the beam assembly, and rotating the handle relative to the introducer assembly until the flag and the barrier are wound around the beam assembly. | 05-14-2015 |
20150351848 | SURGICAL SYSTEM - A surgical system is disclosed. The surgical system can include a tray and a vacuum-fitted cover covering at least a portion of the tray. The surgical system can comprise a tray and a drape at least partially vacuum-fitted to the tray. A surgical drape is also disclosed. The surgical drape can comprise a cover including an opening and an interior cavity defined by a flexible wall which is configured to receive a support surface. The surgical drape can further comprise a closable portion configured to close the opening and seal at least a portion of the support surface within the interior cavity. The surgical drape can further include a valve in fluid communication with the interior cavity, wherein the valve is configured to enable the suction of air from the interior cavity and draw the flexible wall inwardly to closely envelop at least a portion of the support surface. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351849 | SURGICAL SYSTEM - A surgical system is disclosed. The surgical system can include a tray and a vacuum-fitted cover covering at least a portion of the tray. The surgical system can comprise a tray and a drape at least partially vacuum-fitted to the tray. A surgical drape is also disclosed. The surgical drape can comprise a cover including an opening and an interior cavity defined by a flexible wall which is configured to receive a support surface. The surgical drape can further comprise a closable portion configured to close the opening and seal at least a portion of the support surface within the interior cavity. The surgical drape can further include a valve in fluid communication with the interior cavity, wherein the valve is configured to enable the suction of air from the interior cavity and draw the flexible wall inwardly to closely envelop at least a portion of the support surface. | 12-10-2015 |
20150374442 | SURGICAL DRAPE WITH SEPARABLE ELEMENTS - The present disclosure relates to a surgical drape to be used in conjunction with a surgical procedure, and more specifically to a surgical drape that includes one or more of the following: (1) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device; (2) a patient drape for use with a standalone non-draped image acquisition device with image guidance navigation technology; (3) the means to provide temporary sterile coverage of an underlying sterile field; (4) the means to provide sterile separation of at least a portion, if not the entire temporary sterile coverage; and (5) the means to provide covering of the undersurface of the operating surface and enclosing any suspended medical devices, wires, cables, tubes, etc. | 12-31-2015 |
20160022363 | PROTECTIVE COVERINGS FOR HAND-HELD MEDICAL DEVICES - Protective coverings are provided for hand-held medical devices that have a measuring port for a disposable analytical test element. The coverings also include a sleeve having a reception opening and can be slipped over the devices to at least partially enclose the devices in a usable protected state. The coverings further include a test element adapter formed as an integral part of the sleeve to receive the test element in alignment with a measuring port, where the sleeve includes the test element adapter and is arranged as a sealing barrier between the test element and the device port in a protected state. | 01-28-2016 |
20160100893 | SEALING SYSTEMS AND METHODS EMPLOYING A SWITCHABLE DRAPE - A sealing system that includes a switchable drape is presented. The drape provides enhanced sealing by using a high-strength adhesive. In one instance, the switchable drape has a plurality of perforations through which a switching solution may be delivered to the high-strength adhesive. The switching solution causes the high-strength adhesive to become less adhesive so that the switchable drape may be removed more easily. Other systems, methods, and drapes are presented. | 04-14-2016 |