Abstract:
An assembly (100) for an ostomy device (104) comprises a package (102). The package (102) comprises at least a first and a second package portion (106, 108) which are interconnected in such a way that the package (102) is in a closed state when the first and second package portions (106, 108) are in a first mutual position and such that the package (102) is in an open state when the first and second package portions (106, 108) are in a second mutual position. The assembly further comprises a release liner (110) which at least partially covers the adhesive front surface of the ostomy device (104) at least in the closed state of the package. At least a portion of the release liner (110) is attached to the package (102) or formed integrally therewith.
Abstract:
An apparatus for delivering electrical power to an electrically powered medical device includes a battery, a first compartment, and a second compartment where the second compartment can hold the first compartment and the first compartment can hold the battery. A sterile space is defined between the first compartment and the second compartment. The first compartment and the batten' may be selectively electrically coupled with the electrically powered medical device such that the first compartment does not compromise the sterility of the electrically powered medical device.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for identifying and counting objects having identifiers entering and exiting a surgical field are provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus has an entry scanner (62), a hand held scanner and an exit scanner (64) for generating a detection field and for receiving data which identifies said objects. In another embodiment, the apparatus has a plurality of lower antennas (210, 212, 214, 216, 218, 220) and an upper antenna for generating a detection field and for receiving data which identifies said objects. Various surgical devices (800, 900) with identifiers (802, 902) and methods for preventing electromagnetic coupling between and protecting objects and identifiers are also provided. The invention further provides apparatus and methods comprising a handheld scanner (270) and a mat (600) adapted to underlie a patient during a surgical procedure.
Abstract:
A closure for a medical waste receptacle through which medical waste is deposited is provided. The closure comprises a door forming at least a portion of the passage, wherein the door is formed from a molded thermoplastic material comprising a polyolefin resin, a nucleating agent and a siloxane processing aid.
Abstract:
The present invention is generally concerned with devices for temporarily securing medical instruments. In one particular example, a device (10) is provided that includes one or more instrument holder fields (16, 20) for temporarily securing medical instruments.
Abstract:
A container (1) comprising an outer sealable chamber (2) comprising an outer sealable opening (4) that in an open position allows material to be placed within the outer chamber (2), and a liquid emitting device (9) that is only operable when the outer sealable opening (4) is closed; and an inner sealable chamber (3) connected to the outer chamber (2) by an inner sealable opening (10) that in an open position allows material to pass from the outer chamber (2) into the inner chamber (3), wherein control elements interconnect the inner sealable opening (10) and the outer sealable (4) opening to ensure that they are not simultaneously open.
Abstract:
A method of storing, transporting and using a plurality of surgical devices organized in an instrument case. The method includes the steps of: assembling the plurality of surgical devices in the instrument case; and providing a shipping container including a plurality of walls. The walls define a shipping compartment. The shipping container includes a telescoping handle connected to at least one of the walls, and a set of at least partially recessed wheels connected to at least one of the walls. The method further includes the steps of captivating the instrument case within the shipping compartment; transporting the shipping container from a first location to a second location using the telescoping handle and the at least partially recessed wheels; removing the instrument case from the shipping container; and using at least some of the surgical devices to perform a surgical procedure.
Abstract:
A closure is provided for a medical waste receptacle opening positioned to receive medical waste. The closure includes a hood positionable adjacent the receptacle opening of the medical waste receptacle. The hood has a limiting surface at least partially defining an access opening facilitating access to an interior of the hood. A door is mounted for movement about a pivot axis between an opened position and a closed position. In the opened position, a support surface of the door substantially permits access through the access opening of the hood, and in the closed position, the support surface of the door substantially prevents access through the access opening of the hood. The door is biased by gravity to rotate from the closed position toward the opened position. The support surface of the door in the closed position forms an angle at least about 100° with respect to a horizontal plane. The door has a width and a depth defining the support surface, and the door has a width:depth ratio at least about 1.9:1. The door and the hood together define the access opening in the opened position, forming an access angle. The access angle is defined by the pivot axis of the door and the access opening, and is at least about 60°.
Abstract:
A sharps bagging apparatus (10) has an access member (12) with one or more conforming openings (20,22,24,26,28,30) which conform to the profile of a retracted medical device to allow bagging collected retracted medical devices with a satisfactory degree of assurance that all or virtually all the devices are in the safe retracted condition. The access member (12) is used with a collapsible disposal bag (40) which may removably fill a disposal container (39) or in one embodiment be fixedly secured to the access member (12). The access member (12) is adapted to fit plastic or wire containers removably or lockedly. sloping sides (76,78,80) in the access member create a centering well (82) which tends to center a retracted device and may include a triggering wall which can activate the retraction mechanism of an unretracted device. When the access member (12) is provided with an attached collapsible bag (40), they can be stacked for economical transport and storage.