Abstract:
Methods are provided for lining and wrapping both interior and exterior surfaces of tubular structures with materials that protect the underlying structures from adverse environmental conditions, provide a thermal control coating and prevent exchanging moisture with the surrounding environments. The methods use adhesives to securely position the lining or wrapping material inside or around the exterior of the tubular structure. The adhesives prevent the formation of discontinuities in the protective layer provided by the lining or wrapping material by holding the protective materials in place during the fabrication process. The wrapping materials are sealed by an ultrasonically welded seam to prevent environmental attack through the seam to the underlying tubular structure.
Abstract:
Methods are provided for lining and wrapping both interior and exterior surfaces of tubular structures with materials that protect the underlying structures from adverse environmental conditions, provide a thermal control coating and prevent exchanging moisture with the surrounding environments. The methods use adhesives to securely position the lining or wrapping material inside or around the exterior of the tubular structure. The adhesives prevent the formation of discontinuities in the protective layer provided by the lining or wrapping material by holding the protective materials in place during the fabrication process. The wrapping materials are sealed by an ultrasonically welded seam to prevent environmental attack through the seam to the underlying tubular structure.
Abstract:
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) automatically determines whether to use electrogram (EGM) signals sensed by a true bipolar electrode pair or those sensed by an integrated bipolar electrode pair. EGM signals from both the true bipolar pair and the integrated bipolar pair are simultaneously sensed and compared to determine which pair produced more accurate sensing of cardiac events. The more accurate source of EGM signals is selected and used in determining the therapy to be delivered.
Abstract:
A surgical drape comprising, a main sheet of flexible material having a fenestration, and an opening in the expected path of fluid runoff from the fenestration. The drape has a fluid pervious screen covering the opening. The drape also has a pocket comprising a flap covering a lower portion of the screen, with the flap having an upper edge and defining a cavity facing toward the expected path of fluid runoff from the fenestration.
Abstract:
A disposable garment comprising, a sterile gown having a back, a pair of side edges defining an opening on the back of the gown, and an elongated belt retained on the gown and having at least one end section for placement around the opening to close the gown about a wearer. The garment has a protective member removably positioned on and covering an outer end of the one end section to prevent contamination of the one end section while handling the belt. The protective member is releasably retained against the garment to prevent premature movement of the protective member relative the gown.
Abstract:
A surgical drape for use in association with auxiliary equipment, such as a tube or cord. The drape has sheet means of a material resistant to passage of bacteria and a fenestration for placement over a surgical site. The drape also has tie means secured to the drape for retaining the equipment at a fixed location on the drape as related to the patient.
Abstract:
A sterile drape for selectively performing an expanded surgical procedure comprising, a flexible main sheet having a lower surface facing toward a patient after placement of the drape, and an upper surface facing away from the patient after placement of the drape. The drape has a fenestration of a sufficient size for performing an enlarged surgical procedure. The drape also has a flexible frame sheet removably secured to the upper surface of the drape around the fenestration. The frame sheet has a fenestration of a size smaller than and aligned with the drape fenestration for performing a reduced surgical procedure. The frame sheet is removed from the drape for performing the enlarged surgical procedure through the drape fenestration.
Abstract:
A drape assembly comprising, a sterile drape, and a retaining pouch which may be attached to the drape. The pouch has a pocket for retaining refuse discarded pursuant to an operation.
Abstract:
A drape assembly for a surgical equipment table comprising, a sterile set-up drape having a barrier panel which is unfolded from the assembly to cover a reference end edge of the table, and a sterile table drape. A first end portion of the table drape is unfolded from the assembly into a configuration extending past an edge of the table remote the reference edge. After placing sterile articles on the unfolded part of the table drape and positioning the table adjacent a patient, a second end portion of the table drape may be unfolded into a configuration covering the barrier panel.
Abstract:
A surgical drape comprising, a main sheet of flexible material having an inner surface for facing toward a patient after placement of the drape, and an outer surface facing away from the patient after placement of the drape. The drape has a pair of pockets of transparent material on the outer surface of the main sheet and having an outer edge defining an opening of the pockets which face toward each other.