STERILE SURGICAL TRAY

• US 20140238890A1
• Filed: 09/24/2013
• Published: 08/28/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 04/20/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
• Original Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
• Inventors: Kerns, Ralph, Humayun, Mark, McCormick, Matthew T., Wells, Trent Spencer, Chong, Lawrence, Lue, Jaw Chyng
• Granted Patent: US 9,463,070 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 206/570
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00221 with wireless transmission of data, e.g. by infrared radiation or radiowaves
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00225 Systems for controlling multiple different instruments, e.g. microsurgical systems
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00398 using powered actuators, e.g. stepper motors, solenoids
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00477 Coupling A61B2017/0046 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2017/00734 battery operated
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2217/005 with suction drainage system
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 2217/007 with irrigation system
• 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
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 90/30 Devices for illuminating a surgical field, the devices having an interrelation with other surgical devices or with a surgical procedure
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 90/50 Supports for surgical instruments, e.g. articulated arms
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 9/007 Methods or devices for eye surgery
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 9/00736 Instruments for removal of intra-ocular material or intra-ocular injection, e.g. cataract instruments A61F9/008 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 1/60 Containers for suction drainage, adapted to be used with an external suction source containers not adapted for subjection to vacuum A61M1/69
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2205/7536 allowing gas passage, but preventing liquid passage, e.g. liquophobic, hydrophobic, water-repellent membranes
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 3/0201 Cassettes therefor
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 3/0202 with electronic control means or interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 3/0245 Containers therefor, e.g. with heating means or with storage means for cannula
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 3/0254 the liquid being pumped by the patient's weight A61M3/0225
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 83/00 Containers or packages with special means for dispensing contents dispensing means incorporated in removable or non-permanently secured container closures B65D47/00; for shops, stores, offices, bars, or the like A47F1/04; showcases or show cabinets with dispensing arrangements A47F3/02; magazines for screws or nuts in combination with spanners, wrenches or screwdrivers B25B23/06; for use in connection with the handling of sheets, webs, or filamentary material B65H
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 83/0055 : Containers or packages provided with a flexible bag or a deformable membrane or diaphragm for expelling the contents

Abstract

A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section.

Claims

1. A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon during a surgical procedure comprising:

a sealed sterilized surgical pack comprising;

a plurality of surgical instruments; and

a surgical tray being substantially shaped to fit around a body part of a patient and comprising;

a top surface configured to be part of a sterile field of a surgical procedure;

a plurality of receiving structures located on the top surface, each of the plurality of surgical instruments removably positioned in a corresponding one of the receiving structures;

at least one electrical connector, at least one of the plurality of surgical instruments being connected to the at least one electrical connector;

at least one fluid connector, at least one of the plurality of surgical instruments being connected to the at least one fluid connector; and

a side or bottom surface configured to be outside of the sterile field, the side or bottom surface comprising a control unit receiver, the control unit receiver being electrically coupled to the at least one electrical connector; and

a control unit configured to be received into the control unit receiver after the surgical pack has been opened, the control unit configured to power and control operation of at least one of the plurality of surgical instruments.

2. The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit receiver is positioned below the sterile field.

3. The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the control unit is non-sterile.

4. The surgical apparatus of claim 3, wherein the control unit further comprises rechargeable batteries.

5. The surgical apparatus of claim 1, further comprising at least one pump connected to the at least one fluid connector, the control unit receiver being electrically coupled to the pump.

6. The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the plurality of surgical instruments comprises a biological tissue cutter, and a tissue illuminator.

7. The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the tray further comprises a receiver for receiving a container of fluid.

8. The surgical apparatus of claim 7, wherein the receiver comprises a spike and a light positioned within the recess for shining light through the container of fluid to indicate a fluid level to the surgeon.

9. The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the tray is configured to sit on a surgical stand to a side of or on top of the patient.

10. The surgical apparatus of claim 1, wherein the surgical tray being substantially shaped to fit around the body part of the patient comprises the surgical tray being substantially U-shaped.

11. The surgical apparatus of claim 10, wherein the surgical tray further comprises a mating recess on a bottom side of the tray, the mating recess configured to receive a portion of a tray support on a surgical table or chair such that the tray can be attached to the tray support.

12. A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon during an ophthalmic surgical procedure comprising:

a plurality of surgical instruments; and

a surgical tray being substantially shaped to fit around the head of a patient and comprising;

a plurality of receiving structures located on an upper side of the tray, each of the plurality of surgical instruments removably positioned in a corresponding one of the structures;

a recess for receiving a container of fluid, the recess comprising;

a spike for insertion into the container of fluid;

a light positioned within the recess for shining light through the container of fluid to indicate a fluid level to the surgeon; and

wherein the plurality of surgical instruments and the surgical tray are prepackaged and sterilized together.

13. The surgical apparatus of claim 12, wherein the tray is configured to sit on a surgical stand to a side of or on top of the patient.

14. The surgical apparatus of claim 12, wherein the spike comprises a vented spike having a first channel, a second channel, and a hydrophobic filter, the first channel connected to at least one pump via tubing and the second channel connected to the hydrophobic filter to allow air into the channel.

15. The surgical apparatus of claim 12, wherein the tray is electrically coupled to a control unit configured to control an operation of at least one of the plurality of surgical instruments.

16. The surgical apparatus of claim 12, wherein the plurality of surgical instruments comprises a biological tissue cutter, and a tissue illuminator.

17. The surgical apparatus of claim 12, wherein the light is a light emitting diode (LED).

18. The surgical apparatus of claim 17, wherein the LED is one of blue, amber, purple, and green.

19. The surgical apparatus of claim 12, wherein the light is one of blue, amber, purple, and green.

20. The surgical apparatus of claim 17, wherein the surgical tray being substantially shaped to fit around the head of the patient comprises the surgical tray being substantially U-shaped.

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