摘要:
A waste collection unit (12) is provided for collecting medical waste such as bodily fluids and materials from a patient, and disposing of the medical waste at a docking station (14). The waste collection unit comprises a canister (20) for containing the medical waste and a carrier (21) with wheels (16) for transporting the waste collection unit between use areas, such as operating rooms, and the docking station. A vacuum housing (26) with a plurality of vacuum port (40) is provided for connecting to an external vacuum source to draw a vacuum inside of the canister and collect the medical waste from the patient. The waste collection unit also includes a sprinkler system (200) for cleaning the canister after disposing of the collected medical waste. The sprinkler system includes a sprinkler having a helical configuration in a cap of the canister for generating a cone-shaped spray pattern and a spray nozzle in a base of the canister.
摘要:
The present invention is a system for installing bioabsorbable plates for general bone repair, as for example, facial or cranial osteosynthesis. The present invention includes an improved plate (10) and fastener (12) system which reduces if not eliminates stresses within the plate (10). It also includes an improved fastener container and driver (24) for handling and installing fasteners (12). The system employs a unique water bath for heating the bioabsorbable plates (10) so they can be deformed to the contours of the bone being repaired. Additionally, there is a hand tool (140) for localized heating and deformation of the plate (10) when positioned against the bone to further ensure conformity with the bone structure. These and other features are contained within a kit (220) which is easily sterilized.
摘要:
The present invention is a system for installing bioabsorbable plates for general bone repair, as for example, facial or cranial osteosynthesis. The present invention includes an improved plate (10) and fastener (12) system which reduces if not eliminates stresses within the plate (10). It also includes an improved fastener container and driver (24) for handling and installing fasteners (12). The system employs a unique water bath for heating the bioabsorbable plates (10) so they can be deformed to the contours of the bone being repaired. Additionally, there is a hand tool (140) for localized heating and deformation of the plate (10) when positioned against the bone to further ensure conformity with the bone structure. These and other features are contained within a kit (220) which is easily sterilized.
摘要:
A surgical saw blade coupler (10) for removably holding a surgical saw blade (12). The surgical saw blade (12) may be of various shaped and sizes, including, but not limited to straight or crescentic. The surgical saw blade coupler (10) includes a cap (18), a pin (20) and a driver (22). The driver (22) is rotatably coupled to a motor within a housing (14). The cap (18) and the pin (20) form a slot (44) which receives a first end (58) of the surgical saw blade (12). The cap (18) and the pin (20) also form a groove for receiving a back edge (74) of the surgical saw blade (12). The surgical saw blade coupler (10) is moveable between and open position in which the surgical saw blade (12) may be removed, exchanged or inserted, and a closed position.
摘要:
A neuromuscular electrical stimulation system provides a series of electrical pulses to instigate muscle twitch to aid in preventing the occurrence of deep vein thrombosis. The duration and duty cycle of the electrical pulses provided to a patient's muscle tissue is controlled to instigate muscle twitch without causing tetanic muscle contractions. The system preferably includes a single electrode that is placed upon each calf of a patient. The electrical stimulator device includes a unique housing (32, 34), and circuit board arrangement (80) that facilitate easy assembly without requiring any soldering connections between the circuit board, a power source (86), and electrical leads that are utilized to provide signals to the electrodes that are placed on the patient. The circuit board (80) preferably is made from a slightly resilient plastic material that is flexed from a disconnected position into an electrically connected position upon assembly of the stimulator device.
摘要:
A surgery system comprising at least one smart instrument, a computer system, and a sensor system. The sensor system is adapted to wirelessly sense the position of the at least one smart instrument and to transmit position information to the computer system.
摘要:
A surgery system comprising at least one smart instrument, a computer system, and a sensor system. The sensor system is adapted to wirelessly sense the position of the at least one smart instrument and to transmit position information to the computer system.
摘要:
A medication delivery system (10) delivers medication to a patient and is suitable for sterilization by a sterilization fluid. The system includes a base (16) and a reservoir (24) disposed about the base for storing the medication. A pump (28) for delivering the medication to the patient is supported by the base.
摘要:
An air filtration system (10) and a helmet (12) for use in the air filtration system are disclosed and utilized to filter air between a user's head and body and the external environment. The air filtration system and helmet include inner (18) and outer (20) shells that define an air flow channel (26) for channeling air to a user. A fan module (46) is mounted between the inner and outer shells and a scrool housing (48) which is mounted adjacent the fan module. The scroll housing (48) includes an air inlet (64) and at least one air outlet (66) for distributing air flow into the air flow channel (26). The helmet (12) includes front (76) and rear (78) air exits in fluid communication with the air flow channel (26) and the at least one air outlet (66). The air filtration system (10) includes a gown (88) operating as a filter for filtering the air.
摘要:
A bone cement mixing and delivery system is provided. The system includes a mixing cartridge (100) for receiving liquid and powder components of bone cement, a mixing device (152) for mixing the components, and a delivery gun (500) for discharging the bone cement from the mixing cartridge. The mixing cartridge comprises a cylinder having proximal and distal ends with a cylinder wall extending between the ends. A piston (144) is locked at the distal end by a locking member that includes a pair of locking tabs (188) protruding into slots in the cylinder wall. With the piston in the locked position, the mixing device, e.g., a mixing shaft and blade, mixes the components. After mixing, the cartridge is placed in the delivery gun and release buttons on the locking member are engaged by a release mechanism on the delivery gun to release the piston from the locked position.