Medical device packaging with window for insertion of reusable component

• US 9,089,338 B2
• Filed: 06/02/2011
• Issued: 07/28/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 11/05/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cilag Gmbh International (Johnson & Johnson)
• Original Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (Johnson & Johnson)
• Inventors: Smith, Bret W., Plescia, David N., Stokes, Michael J., Rhee, Sora, Dietz, Timothy G., Felder, Kevin D., Aldridge, Jeffrey L., Tanghal, Emmanuel V.
• Primary Examiner(s): Reynolds, Steven A.
• Application Number:
  US13/151,509
• Publication Number:
  US 20120110824A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,517 Days
• Field of Search: 206/363, 206/438, 206/779, 206/569, 206/570, 206/571, 206/572, 206/634, 206/370, 206/305, 206/775
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/00234 for minimally invasive surgery A61B17/0218, A61B17/0469, A61B17/12013, A61B17/1285, A61B17/29, A61B17/320016 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/064 Surgical staples, i.e. penetrating the tissue
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/2812 with a single pivotal connection A61B17/29 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/285 combined with cutting implements
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/2909 Handles
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/320092 with additional movable means for clamping or cutting tissue, e.g. with a pivoting jaw
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 18/00 Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body eye surgery A61F9/007; ear surgery A61F11/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 18/04 by heating by applying electromagnetic radiation A61B18/18; hyperthermia using electric or magnetic fields, radiation or ultrasound A61N
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 18/12 by passing a current through the tissue to be heated, e.g. high-frequency current
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 18/1206 Generators therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 18/1233 with circuits for assuring patient safety
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 18/14 Probes or electrodes therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 18/1442 Probes having pivoting end effectors, e.g. forceps
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 18/1445 at the distal end of a shaft, e.g. forceps or scissors at the end of a rigid rod
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00017 Electrical control of surgical instruments
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00084 Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00398 using powered actuators, e.g. stepper motors, solenoids
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/0046 with a releasable handle; with handle and operating part separable for prosthetic joint-implanting tools A61F2/4603
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00473 Distal part, e.g. tip or head A61B2017/00464 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00477 Coupling A61B2017/0046 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00482 : with a code
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00734 : battery operated
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/0084 : low friction A61B2017/00853 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/291 : the position of the handle being adjustable with respect to the shaft
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2929 : with a head rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/293 : with means preventing relative rotation between the shaft and the actuating rod
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2931 : with releasable head
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/2933 : camming or guiding means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/294 : Connection of actuating rod to jaw, e.g. releasable
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/320069 : for ablating tissue
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/320071 : with articulating means for working tip
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/320094 : additional movable means performing clamping operation
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/320095 : with sealing or cauterizing means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/00178 : Electrical connectors
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/0019 : vibrating
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/00589 : Coagulation
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/00595 : Cauterization
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/00601 : Cutting
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/00607 : Coagulation and cutting with the same instrument
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/00702 : Power or energy
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/00791 : Temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/00988 : Means for storing information, e.g. calibration constants, or for preventing excessive use, e.g. usage, service life counter
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/1226 : powered by a battery
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/1253 : monopolar
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/126 : bipolar
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/1412 : Blade
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2018/1455 : having a moving blade for cutting tissue grasped by the jaws
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/005 : with a lid or cover
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/0065 : Peelable cover
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/0068 : Cooperating dimples
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/3008 : having multiple compartments
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/0803 : Counting the number of times an instrument is used
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/0813 : Accessories designed for easy sterilising, i.e. re-usable
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2090/0814 : Preventing re-use
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 34/25 : User interfaces for surgical systems
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 46/10 : specially adapted for instruments, e.g. microscopes
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 50/30 : Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments for wound clamps A61B17/10; for ligaturing clips A61B17/122; packages or dispensers for surgical gloves or finger-stalls A61B42/40
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 90/08 : Accessories or related features not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 90/40 : Apparatus fixed or close to patients specially adapted for providing an aseptic surgical environment
• CPC Class Codes: A61N 7/00 : Ultrasound therapy lithotripsy A61B17/22, A61B17/225; massage using supersonic vibration A61H23/00 ; using ultrasound for introducing media into the body A61M37/0092
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/40 : relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/63 : for local operation
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 10/425 : Structural combination with electronic components, e.g. electronic circuits integrated to the outside of the casing printed circuits H05K1/00
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 10/46 : Accumulators structurally combined with charging apparatus circuits for charging H02J7/00
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 10/48 : Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte constructional details of current conducting connections for detecting conditions inside cells or batteries, e.g. details of voltage sensing terminals, H01M50/569
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 2220/30 : Batteries in portable systems, e.g. mobile phone, laptop
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/227 : Organic material
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/247 : specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/278 : Organic material
• CPC Class Codes: H01M 50/531 : Electrode connections inside a battery casing
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 2310/23 : The load being a medical device, a medical implant, or a life supporting device
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0044 : specially adapted for holding portable devices containing batteries H02J7/0045 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0045 : concerning the insertion or the connection of the batteries
• CPC Class Codes: H02J 7/0048 : Detection of remaining charge capacity or state of charge [SOC]
• CPC Class Codes: Y02E 60/10 : Energy storage using batteries
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49005 : Acoustic transducer
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/49895 : Associating parts by use of aligning means [e.g., use of a drift pin or a "fixture"]
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 29/53913 : Aligner or center

Abstract

A system for inserting components into a medical device includes a container and an attachment member. The attachment member is coupled to a sidewall having an opening and is configured to be coupled to a medical device. Utilizing the attachment member and opening, an insertable component may be inserted into a medical device within the container while limiting the risk of contamination to the interior of the container. Alternatively, a cutting knob and an alignment member mounted to a container may be used. Cutting knob and alignment member are coupled and a knife on cutting knob is rotated about alignment member to create an opening in the container to access the interior of the medical device. Another alternative includes sandwiching an insertable component between an attachable member and the medical device while the attachable member and medical device are contained within flexible packaging that may be torn away.

Claims

1. A system for insertion of insertable components into a medical device, the system comprising:

(a) a container, wherein the container defines an interior; and

(b) a medical device sealed within the interior of the container;

(c) a electrical component wherein the electrical component comprises a portable power source or an ultrasonic transducer;

wherein the exterior of the medical device and the interior of the container are sterile;

wherein the medical device comprises an interior cavity, wherein the interior cavity is configured to receive the electrical component;

wherein the container defines an opening configured to permit selective insertion of the electrical component into the interior cavity of the medical device while the medical device is within the container and without compromising the sterility of the exterior of the medical device; and

wherein the medical device is removable from the container with the electrical component disposed in the cavity.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the container comprises a base and a plurality of sidewalls extending from the base, wherein the opening is defined in one of the sidewalls, the system further comprising:

(a) a first cover detachably secured relative to the plurality of sidewalls;

(b) an attachment member, wherein the attachment member is coupled to the sidewall defining the opening, wherein the attachment member defines an opening corresponding to the opening formed through the sidewall; and

(c) a second cover detachably attached to an exterior surface of the sidewall defining the opening;

wherein the opening of the sidewall and the opening of the attachment member are configured to permit the electrical component to be inserted therethrough and into the medical device.

3. The system of claim 2, wherein the attachment member comprises:

(i) a cylindraceous portion having first end and a second end, wherein the cylindraceous portion is disposed through the opening of the sidewall,

(ii) a rim extending outwardly from the first end of the cylindraceous portion, wherein the rim is configured to abut against the exterior surface of the sidewall defining the opening, and

(iii) threading formed on an exterior portion of the second end of the cylindraceous portion.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the medical device includes threading, wherein the threading of the cylindraceous portion is configured to complement the threading of the medical device.

5. The system of claim 2, wherein the sidewall defining the opening further comprises a retention feature protruding from the exterior surface of the sidewall, wherein the retention feature is configured to restrict movement of the attachment member relative to the sidewall defining the opening.

6. The system of claim 5, wherein the attachment member comprises a retention portion, an attachment portion, and a cylindraceous portion, wherein the retention portion is configured to couple with the retention feature.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein the medical device includes interior threading, wherein the attachment portion comprises exterior threading configured to complement the interior threading of the medical device, wherein the exterior threading of the attachment portion is formed on an exterior surface of the attachment portion.

8. The system of claim 7, wherein the attachment member is configured to deflect atleast part of the attachment portion inwardly when the retention portion is squeezed.

9. The system of claim 5, wherein the retention feature permits rotation of the attachment member relative to the sidewall defining the opening while restricting movement of the attachment member relative to the sidewall defining the opening along an axis defined by the attachment member.

10. A system for insertion of insertable components into a medical device, the system comprising:

(a) a container defines an interior;

(b) an ultrasonic surgical instrument sealed within the interior of the container; and

(c) a ultrasonic transducer;

wherein the exterior of the ultrasonic surgical instrument and the interior of the container are sterile;

wherein the ultrasonic surgical instrument comprises an interior cavity, wherein the interior cavity is configured to receive the ultrasonic transducer;

wherein the container defines an opening configured to permit selective insertion of the transducer into the interior cavity of the ultrasonic surgical instrument while the ultrasonic surgical instrument is within the container and without compromising the sterility of the exterior of the ultrasonic surgical instrument; and

wherein the ultrasonic surgical instrument is removable from the container with the transducer disposed in the cavity.

11. A system for insertion of insertable components into a medical device, the system compromising:

(a) a container, wherein the container defines an interior

(b) a powered surgical instrument sealed within the interior of the container, wherein the powered surgical instrument includes an end effector having an active; and

(c) a portable power source, wherein the powered surgical instrument is operable to drive the active element of the end effector using power from the portable power source;

wherein the exterior of the powered surgical instrument and the interior of the container are sterile;

wherein the powered surgical instrument comprises an interior cavity, wherein the interior cavity is configured to receive the portable power source;

wherein the container defines an opening configured to permit selective insertion of the potable power device into the interior cavity of the powered surgical instrument while the powered surgical instrument is within the container and without compromising the sterility of the powered surgical instrument; and

wherein the powered surgical instrument is removable from the container with the portable device disposed in the cavity.