STERILE BATTERY CONTAINMENT

• US 20130009606A1
• Filed: 07/06/2011
• Published: 01/10/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cilag Gmbh International (Johnson & Johnson)
• Original Assignee: Ethicon Endo-Surgery LLC (Johnson & Johnson)
• Inventors: Smith, Bret W., Hibner, John A., Plescia, David N., Stulen, Foster B., Tanghal, Emmanuel V.
• Granted Patent: US 9,364,288 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 320/137
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00734 battery operated
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/002 having adhesive means, e.g. an adhesive strip
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/005 with a lid or cover
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/0056 about a lateral axis in the lid plane
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/3006 Nested casings
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/3008 having multiple compartments
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/3014 waterproof
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/3015 transparent
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/314 Flexible bags or pouches
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2050/316 double- or multiple-walled
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 50/20 Holders specially adapted for surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments drapes with means to hold surgical instruments A61B46/23; for catheters A61M25/02
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 50/33 Trays

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 battery 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.

Claims

1. An apparatus comprising:

(a) a battery pack, wherein the battery pack is operable to deliver electrical power to an electrically powered medical device;

(b) a first compartment, wherein the first compartment is configured to contain the battery pack, wherein the battery pack is operable to deliver electrical power to the electrically powered medical device while the battery pack is positioned in the first compartment, wherein the first compartment further comprises a closing feature operable to fluidly seal the first compartment, wherein the first compartment and the battery pack are configured to selectively couple with the electrically powered medical device; and

(c) a second compartment, wherein the second compartment is configured to contain the first compartment, wherein the first compartment and the second compartment define a sterile area therebetween.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an opening feature in communication with the first compartment, wherein the opening feature comprises a pull tab.

3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first compartment and the second compartment comprises a bag.

4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein at least one of the first compartment and the second compartment comprises a fitted compartment molded to fit the battery pack.

5. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a sterile adhesive positioned in the sterile area.

6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the battery pack further comprises at least one prong operable to establish electrical communication with the electrically powered medical device.

7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the at least one prong has a spike shape configured to protrude through the first compartment.

8. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the closing feature comprises a reclosable seal.

9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the closing feature comprises a one-way closure feature.

10. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the battery pack comprises a rechargeable battery pack, wherein the rechargeable battery pack is configured to be recharged through the first compartment and the second compartment through inductive charging.

11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first compartment comprises a compartment portion and a lid portion, wherein the compartment portion and the lid portion are connected by a living hinge.

12. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second compartment comprises a graphical element, wherein the graphical element is configured to convey the orientation of the battery pack within the first compartment.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the graphical element comprises a translucent window extending through the second compartment, wherein the translucent window extends further through the first compartment.

14. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first compartment and the second compartment are similarly shaped.

15. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a sterilized tray, wherein the second compartment is positioned within the sterilized tray.

16. An apparatus comprising:

(a) a tray, wherein the tray comprises a first recess and a second recess, wherein the first recess is configured to hold a medical device;

(b) a cover, wherein the cover is configured to fluidly seal the tray;

(c) a battery compartment comprising at least two nested compartments and a battery contained within the at least two nested compartments, wherein the battery compartment is operable to fit in the second recess, wherein the at least two nested compartments define a sterile space therein, wherein the battery compartment is configured to couple with the medical device, wherein the battery is operable to deliver electrical power to the medical device.

17. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the battery compartment further comprises visual indicia, wherein the visual indicia is operable to indicate the orientation of the battery.

18. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the battery compartment comprises a closing feature.

19. The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the battery compartment comprises an opening feature.

20. A method of delivering electrical power to a medical device using a battery pack comprising an inner compartment, an outer compartment, and a battery contained within the inner compartment, wherein the inner compartment and the outer compartment define a sterile space therebetween, the method comprising:

(a) removing the battery pack from a storage tray;

(b) charging the battery while the battery remains within the inner compartment;

(c) opening the outer compartment of the battery pack to remove the inner compartment from the battery pack, wherein the inner compartment contains the battery;

(d) coupling the inner compartment and the battery to the medical device;

(e) using the medical device;

(f) decoupling the inner compartment and the battery from the medical device; and

(g) recharging the battery through the inner compartment.