The present disclosure discusses a sterilization system having a dosing module with a dosing cylinder to allow for metered flow of a predetermined amount of sterilant fluid into the sterilization system. The dosing module can include a dosing cylinder for measuring the predetermined amount of sterilant fluid, a pump for moving the sterilant fluid, and a controller configured to initiate driving of the sterilant fluid through the dosing module and into the sterilization system. A method of providing a predetermined amount of sterilant fluid to the sterilization system can include controlling the flow of sterilant fluid into the dosing cylinder, measuring the amount of sterilant fluid in the dosing cylinder to a desired dose amount, and controlling flow of the dose into the sterilization system.
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PERACTIC ACID AND HYDROGEN PEROXIDE VAPOR
The present invention relates to the detection vapor peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide. It finds particular application in the sensing of vapor peracetic acid and hydrogen peroxide concentrations. The system includes (a) a source of peracetic acid vapor, hydrogen peroxide vapor, water vapor and acetic acid vapor, (b) a light source which is configured to supply light with at least a component in the mid-infrared range, and (c) a detector which is configured to individually detect mid-infrared range light in (i) a first mid-infrared spectrum absorbed by the peracetic acid vapor and not absorbed by the hydrogen peroxide vapor, the acetic acid vapor or the water vapor, and (ii) a second mid-infrared spectrum absorbed by the peracetic acid vapor and the hydrogen peroxide vapor.
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61B 90/70 - Dispositifs de nettoyage spécialement adaptés aux instruments chirurgicaux
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
G01N 21/3504 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse des gaz, p.ex. analyse de mélanges de gaz
G01N 21/359 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant la lumière de l'infrarouge proche
A medical device processor includes a chemical dosing system including a supply tube extending along a length between a first and second end. A pump is coupled to the supply tube downstream from the first end and configured to pump fluid in the tube. A bubble detector is coupled to the supply tube downstream from the first end, wherein an inner volume of the supply tube between the bubble detector and the second end is equal to or greater than a volume of a dose of liquid to be pumped from the chemical dosing system in a given dose. A controller is configured to run the pump for a predetermined period of time; detect the presence of one or more bubbles in the supply line based on measurement by the bubble detector; upon detection, continue to run the pump for the remainder of the predetermined time; and issue a notification.
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p.ex. endoscopes; Dispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
A61L 2/18 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances liquides
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HANDLE ASSEMBLY FOR ACCESSORY OF MEDICAL DEVICE SUPPORT SYSTEM
A handle assembly for an accessory of a medical device support system. The handle assembly includes a handle, an interface device, a conductive coating, and a connector. The interface device is in an outer surface of a generally tubular section of a handle housing of the handle and is configured to receive an input or transmit an output associated with the medical device support system. The conductive coating is on the inner surface of the generally tubular section and is configured to transmit one or more of power, ground, control signals, and communication signals corresponding to the input or the output of the interface device. The connector is connected to the conductive coating and is configured to transmit the one or more of the power, ground, control signals, and communication signals from the conductive coating to another part of the accessory and/or the medical device support system.
A multi-channel selector valve includes a housing, a rotor at least partially disposed within the housing and rotatable about an axis of rotation, the rotor having a first cam surface, and a stator at least partially disposed within the housing. The housing includes a plurality of flow controllers arranged about the axis of rotation of the rotor, each flow controller including an aperture, and a blocking member disposed adjacent to the cam surface, the blocking member selectively movable relative to the aperture to open and permit flow through the aperture.
F16K 11/074 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p.ex. clapets mélangeurs; Raccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapes; Aménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture articulés à pivot à faces d'obturation planes
F16K 31/04 - Moyens de fonctionnement; Dispositifs de retour à la position de repos magnétiques utilisant un moteur
A surgical table includes a base, a tabletop, first and second frameworks, a cable, and a cable take-up mechanism. The first and second frameworks are moveable relative to one another to move the tabletop relative to the base in a first direction and a second direction that is opposite the first direction. The cable has a first end, a second end that is opposite the first end, and an intermediate portion. The first and second ends are mounted to the respective first and second frameworks. The cable take-up mechanism includes a constant-force spring coupled to the intermediate portion of the cable to take up slack in the cable as the first and second frameworks move relative to one another to move the tabletop relative to the base.
A sterilizable cover for a handle of an accessory of a medical suspended ceiling assembly includes a generally tubular stem portion and an annular flange portion. The generally tubular stem portion has a sufficient size to be gripped by the human hand, and has a proximal end that is open and a distal end that is closed, and defines a cavity along a longitudinal axis for receipt therein of a handle grip portion. The generally tubular stem portion includes a friction fit portion that is configured to flex radially outwardly to create a friction fit with a portion of the handle grip portion upon receipt of the handle grip portion in the cavity of the generally tubular stem portion. The annular flange portion extends radially outwardly from a proximal end of the generally tubular stem portion. The generally tubular stem portion and the annular flange portion are a single continuous piece of flexible silicone rubber.
A61B 50/00 - Récipients, étuis, mobilier ou supports spécialement adaptés aux appareils ou aux instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic, p.ex. étuis stériles
A sterilization process test device for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization process includes a tubular body defining a chamber for containing at least one sterilization indicator and a cap to sealingly close the tubular body. The tubular body includes at least one hole, which is covered by a gas and steam permeable cover. The only flow path into the chamber is provided through the steam and gas permeable cover and the at least one hole, which when combined are configured to control and restrict a flow of steam or a gaseous sterilization medium from an external environment.
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
A liquid sporulation method is described. A first liquid culture is prepared by adding bacterial cells to a sporulation broth, wherein an optical density (OD600) of the first liquid culture is in a range of 0.001 to 0.01. The first liquid culture is incubated and an optical density (OD600) thereof is increased to be in a range of 0.2 to 2.0. Second liquid culture is prepared by adding the incubated first liquid culture to a predetermined amount of additional sporulation broth, wherein an optical density (OD600) of the second liquid culture is in the range of 0.001 to 0.1, and a ratio of a volume of the second liquid culture to a volume of the first liquid culture is in a range of 10:1 to 150:1. The second liquid culture is incubated so an optical density (OD600) thereof is increased to be in a range of 1.0 to 4.0.
An endoscope reprocessor for reprocessing an endoscope. An actuation mechanism of the reprocessor includes an actuator housing and a plunger removably attachable to an elevator guidewire lever of the endoscope. A receiving chamber receives pressurized fluid from a pump to impart a pressurized fluid biasing force that displaces the plunger relative to the actuator housing in a first direction and a return actuator that imparts a return biasing force that displaces the plunger relative to the actuator housing in a second direction. A controller controls the pump to provide the pressurized fluid at a first pressure at which the pressurized fluid biasing force is greater than the return biasing force to displace the plunger lever in the first direction and a second pressure at which the return biasing force is greater than the pressurized fluid biasing force to displace the plunger and the lever in the second direction.
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p.ex. endoscopes; Dispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A device and method for testing for the presence of liquid in a cannula of a medical instrument is described. The device includes a flexible guide member having a first end, a second end and a length extending from the first end to the second end, an elongated member arranged within the flexible guide member, and an absorbent material attached to one of the elongated member. The flexible guide member is inserted into the cannula, the flexible guide member is manipulated to cause the absorbent material to move through the cannula. The absorbent material is analyzed for the presence of liquid.
A61B 90/70 - Dispositifs de nettoyage spécialement adaptés aux instruments chirurgicaux
A61B 1/012 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p.ex. endoscopes; Dispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments caractérisés par les conduits internes ou par leurs accessoires
G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
A surgical lighting system includes a surgical lighthead including a lighthead housing including one or more light emitting elements therein that are arranged to emit light toward a region of interest. In some embodiments a temperature sensor is mounted to the lighthead housing and arranged such that it measures the temperature of a location in the region of interest. In other embodiments, a temperature sensor is external to the lighthead and configured to measure the temperature of a location in the region of interest. A controller is operatively coupled to the temperature sensor and configured to control temperature at the region of interest based at least in part on the temperature measured by the temperature sensor.
A system includes a surgical lighthead including a lighthead housing including a plurality of light emitting elements therein that are arranged to emit light toward to a region of interest, and a handle attached to the lighthead housing. A sensor is integrated with the lighthead and configured to measure an ambient environmental condition at the lighthead. In other embodiments, a medical device support system includes a support and an ambient environmental condition sensor assembly coupled to the support column and including a sensor configured to measure an ambient environmental condition at the ambient environmental condition sensor assembly. A controller is operatively coupled to the sensor and configured to detect an ambient environmental condition based at least in part on the measured ambient environmental condition by the sensor.
H05B 47/105 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés
F24F 11/89 - Aménagements ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité
G05B 19/042 - Commande à programme autre que la commande numérique, c.à d. dans des automatismes à séquence ou dans des automates à logique utilisant des processeurs numériques
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Surgical lighting system co-illumination detection
A device and method for operating a lighting system varies a characteristic of visible light emitted by a first lighthead according to a predefined profile, and fixes a characteristic of visible light emitted by a second lighthead. A light sensor configured to view a focal area of the second lighthead detects a characteristic of visible light on a target surface over a period of time, and the characteristic of the light detected by the light sensor over the period of time is compared to the characteristic of light defined in the predetermined profile. A mode of operation of the first and second lighthead is determined based on the comparison.
H05B 47/11 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés en détectant la luminosité ou la température de couleur de la lumière ambiante
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
F21V 21/28 - Bras pivotants réglables dans plus d'un plan
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
F21S 8/04 - Dispositifs d'éclairage destinés à des installations fixes destinés uniquement au montage sur un plafond ou sur une structure similaire en porte-à-faux
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READY TO USE CLEANER/DISINFECTANT WIPE FOR CLEANING MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS
A single-step absorbent wipe for cleaning and disinfecting medical instruments includes various active ingredients as well as compounds that increase the efficacy profile of the product against various organisms, improve the buffering capacity of the formulation, enhance the antimicrobial efficacy against mycobacteria, increases the wetting and cleaning profile of the formulation, as well as adjusts the pH thereof. The disinfectant wipe provides a procedure to suitably clean and intermediate level disinfect medical instruments that are heat liable as well as non-submersible.
A load balancing arm for a medical device support system includes a proximal hub, a support arm, first and second springs, and a link. The link has a proximal end pivotably mounted to a link bearing element for pivotable movement about a link pivot axis, and a distal end pivotably mounted to a distal end of the first spring and a proximal end of the second spring. The link and first and second springs are configured such that the biasing forces exerted by the first and second springs are transmitted through the link to the link bearing element thereby to generate a moment about a main pivot axis of a proximal hub that counters a moment generated by a medical device load at a distal end of the support arm.
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
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Knuckle joint assembly for medical device support system
Knuckle joint assembly for a medical device support system. The knuckle joint assembly includes a cartridge assembly that includes a cartridge housing and a rotary bearing. The cartridge housing includes a bore having a central axis and a bearing mount in the bore. The rotary bearing is press fitted in the bearing mount and configured to receive axially therethrough a spindle to rotatably support the spindle about the central axis. The knuckle joint assembly includes a retaining clip and a retaining pin. The retaining clip is selectively movable to disengage and engage a groove in a spindle to respectively support or release the spindle along a central axis. The retaining pin is movable between a first position to allow movement of the retaining clip between positions but prevent removal of the retaining clip, and a second position to block movement of the retaining clip from the engaged position.
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. bras articulés
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
A decontamination system, method, and sterilant kit for a device, such as a lumen device, is depicted. The decontamination system, in some embodiments, includes a device container, a wicking pad, and a sterilant fluid delivery device. The device container, such as a terminal package or a decontamination chamber, defines a device receiving area. The wicking pad is in fluid communication with the device receiving area. The sterilant fluid delivery device is in fluid communication with the wicking pad. The sterilant fluid delivery device is configured to wet the wicking pad with sterilant fluid. The wicking pad is configured to evaporate sterilant fluid into the device receiving area.
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
A sterilization challenge device for verifying the efficacy of a gas sterilization process includes an outer container, an inner container, a chemical indicator, and a cap. The outer container includes an open end, a closed end, a chamber configured to contain the inner container containing the chemical indicator, and at least one hole arranged proximate the open end. The cap is configured to engage with the outer container to close the open end, and the at least one hole is configured to provide a flow path for the gaseous sterilant into the chamber.
A61L 9/12 - Appareils, p.ex. supports, à cet effet
A61L 9/04 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air utilisant des substances gazeuses ou à l'état de vapeur, p.ex. de l'ozone utilisant des substances évaporées dans l'air sans chauffage
Dynamic systems and methods for fixed noise pattern calibrations and image corrections are provided. Imaging devices may be calibrated via the system by adjusting an imaging sensor exposure to acquire one or more black images. A global average pixel value is calculated to accumulate pixel values per column of the acquired image. The calculated global average pixel value is then saved as offset imaging data. An average pixel value per column of the imaging data based on the accumulated pixel values may also be calculated, and stored as offset imaging data. A correction matrix may be recomposed based on the offset imaging data and used for calibrating the imaging sensor, and for creating corrected images in or near real time.
H04N 5/365 - Traitement du bruit, p.ex. détection, correction, réduction ou élimination du bruit appliqué au bruit à motif fixe, p.ex. non-uniformité de la réponse
H04N 5/361 - Traitement du bruit, p.ex. détection, correction, réduction ou élimination du bruit appliqué au courant d'obscurité
This invention relates to a chemical indicator, comprising: a non-cellulosic backing layer; a non-cellulosic cover layer overlying the backing layer; the backing layer and/or the cover layer comprising a gas permeable polymeric film; a non-cellulosic wicking material positioned between the backing layer and the cover layer; a dye composition positioned between the backing layer and the cover layer and in contact with or nearly in contact with the wicking strip, the dye composition comprising an indicator dye which changes color in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, and a base medium, which melts at a temperature in the range from about 45° C. to about 65° C.; the cover layer including a transparent portion to permit observation of the wicking material; and an adhesive for adhering the cover layer to the backing layer. The chemical indicator may be referred to as a moving front chemical indicator. A process for conducting a vaporous hydrogen peroxide (VHP) sterilization process using the foregoing chemical indicator is disclosed.
G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
A non-aspirating dispenser containing a gel therein for delivery to a desired surface such as a medical article. More specifically, a gel that is dispensed in the form of droplets that are free of air or a gas therein and with reduced drift potential. The dispenser has a container having a flexible bag therein enclosing a thixotropic gel, and has a pressurized gas that is capable of exerting pressure on the bag and forcing the gel out of said bag in a steady stream upon pressing an actuator that is operatively connected to an ejection valve. The bag is free of propellants, and does not produce an aerosol. The gel is thixotropic and is utilized for keeping medical instruments moist in order to prevent soils present thereon from drying out, which can make reprocessing of medical instruments more difficult and less effective. The dispenser implemented at a point of use for transport or prior to delayed reprocessing in the reprocessing area.
B65D 35/28 - Réceptacles pliables, de forme tubulaire, conçus de telle sorte que l'expulsion de leur contenu leur donne une déformation permanente, p.ex. tubes souples pour dentifrice ou autres produits plastiques ou semi-liquides; Supports adéquats avec dispositifs accessoires pour expulser les contenus
B65D 83/14 - Réceptacles ou paquets comportant des moyens particuliers pour distribuer leur contenu pour distribution de liquides ou de semi-liquides par pression interne de gaz, c. à d. réceptacles aérosols contenant un propulseur
B65D 83/62 - Contenu et propulseur séparés par une membrane, un sac ou analogue
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SELF-ADJUSTING DAMPER BASED LINEAR ALIGNMENT SYSTEM
A steam sterilizer having a door movable relative to an opening between a first open position and a second closed position. A plurality of spaced-apart roller assemblies are aligned along edges of the door to align the door relative to the opening as the door moves between the open and closed position. Each of the roller assemblies are comprised of a cylindrical roller having an outer annual recess extending along the periphery thereof. The recess is dimensioned to receive a lateral edge of the door. The roller is mounted on a shaft and is movable against a biasing force axially along the axis of the shaft.
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
E06B 7/20 - Dispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants par bourrelets amovibles, p.ex. obturateurs d'air utilisés additionnellement pour le verrouillage retirés automatiquement à l'ouverture du battant
E05D 15/16 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant verticalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan
A light system monitors an area of interest for exposure to radiant energy provided by an operating room light head. At least one operating parameter of the light head is obtained, and based on the at least one operating parameter it is determined if the area of interest has been or will be exposed to radiant energy exceeding a prescribed threshold over a prescribed time period. Based on the determination, the system at least one of automatically adjusts an operating setting of the at least one light head or generates a warning of possible overexposure to radiant energy in the area of interest.
H05B 47/105 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
H05B 45/10 - Commande de l'intensité de la lumière
A medical device support system including a shaft, an extension arm, and a free rotating ring. The shaft includes an elongated peripheral cavity that defines first and second contact faces at opposite peripheral ends. A hub of the extension arm is pivotably mounted for a range of at least 360 degrees rotation about a rotation axis of the shaft. The at least 360 degrees rotation range is based on a compound of a first rotation range and a second rotation range. The first rotation range is defined by a fixed stop of the hub configured to move between first and second contact faces of a radially outward protruding member of the free rotating ring. The second rotation range is defined by a radially inward protruding member of the free rotating ring configured to move between the first and second contact faces of the elongated peripheral cavity of the shaft.
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. bras articulés
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
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MEDICAL DEVICE SUPPORT SYSTEM INCLUDING ROTATIONAL CONTROL MECHANISM
A medical device support system including a shaft, extension arm, and floating stop. A guide channel member is fixed to the shaft and includes an elongated cavity that defines first and second contact faces at its opposite ends. A hub of the extension arm is pivotably mounted for a range of at least 360 degrees rotation about a rotation axis of the shaft. The at least 360 degrees rotation range is based on a compound of a first rotation range and a second rotation range. The first rotation range is defined by a fixed stop of the hub configured to move between first and second contact faces of a radially outer portion of the floating stop. The second rotation range is defined by a radially inner portion of the floating stop configured to move between the first and second contact faces of the elongated cavity of the guide channel member.
A medical device support system including a shaft, an extension arm, and a hub mounted to the shaft for pivotable movement of the extension arm about a rotation axis of the shaft. The hub includes a cavity including first and second contact faces, and at least one floating stop movably disposed in the cavity. The hub is pivotably mounted for a range of at least 360-degrees rotation about the rotation axis. The at least 360-degrees rotation range is based on a compound of a first rotation range and a second rotation range. The first rotation range is defined by a first movable amount of the at least one floating stop between first and second stop surfaces fixed relative to the shaft. The second rotation range is defined by a second movable amount of the at least one floating stop between the first and second contact faces of the hub.
F21V 21/28 - Bras pivotants réglables dans plus d'un plan
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
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Lighting assemblies for medical device suspension system
Embodiments include a lighting assembly includes an elongate gasket body formed of a resilient, optically transmissive material. The gasket body includes a light source cavity at least partially defined by a light transmission portion and an attachment channel configured to attach the gasket body to a mount. A light source is disposed in the light source cavity. Other embodiments include securement ring including a clamp portion and a lighting assembly portion. The clamp portion includes first and second segments, each being semiannular in shape and curving between first and second ends, the first end of the first segment coupled to the second end of the second segment and the second end of the first segment coupled to the first end of the second segment to collectively form an aperture. The lighting assembly portion includes a first and second segments, each being semiannular in shape and including a light source.
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
F21W 131/20 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
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PARALLELISM ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM FOR LOAD BALANCING ARM
A load balancing arm for a medical device support system includes a proximal hub, a support arm, a link, and a distal end vertical block. The components together may form a four bar linkage. The proximal hub is configured for pivotable movement about an axis P-P. The distal hub is configured to support a medical device load for pivotable movement about an axis D-D. The distal hub is mounted to the distal end vertical block for pivotable movement between a first position in which the axis D-D is at a first angle relative to the axis P-P and a second position in which the axis D-D is at a second angle relative to the axis P-P, wherein the first angle is different than the second angle. A parallelism adjustment mechanism enables the axis D-D to be adjusted so as to be substantially parallel to the axis P-P.
A sterilization challenge device for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization process includes a container, an insert member, a sterilization indicator, and a cap. The container includes an open end, a closed end, a chamber configured to contain the biological indicator and the insert member, and at least one hole arranged proximate the open end. The cap is configured to engage with the container to close the open end, and the at least one hole is configured to provide a flow path for the gaseous sterilant into the chamber.
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61B 50/30 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à l'emballage, la protection, la distribution, la collecte ou l'élimination des appareils ou des instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic
A device and method for testing for the presence of liquid in a cannula of a medical instrument is described. The device includes a flexible guide member having a first end, a second end and a length extending from the first end to the second end, an elongated member arranged within the flexible guide member, and an absorbent material attached to one of the elongated member. The flexible guide member is inserted into the cannula, the flexible guide member is manipulated to cause the absorbent material to move through the cannula. The absorbent material is analyzed for the presence of liquid.
A61B 90/70 - Dispositifs de nettoyage spécialement adaptés aux instruments chirurgicaux
A61B 1/012 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p.ex. endoscopes; Dispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments caractérisés par les conduits internes ou par leurs accessoires
G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
A decontamination system for a lumen device is depicted. The decontamination system, in some embodiments, includes a lumen device container, a pump, and a sealed container with decontamination fluid. The lumen device container defines a lumen device receiving area. The pump is configured to reduce pressure within the lumen device receiving area. The sealed container is configured to release the decontamination fluid into the lumen device receiving area responsive to a pressure drop applied to the sealed container.
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
A sterilization process test device for verifying the efficacy of a sterilization process includes a tubular body defining a chamber for containing at least one sterilization indicator and a cap to sealingly close the tubular body. The tubular body includes at least one hole, which is covered by a gas and steam permeable cover. The only flow path into the chamber is provided through the steam and gas permeable cover and the at least one hole, which when combined are configured to control and restrict a flow of steam or a gaseous sterilization medium from an external environment.
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
Various examples disclosed relate to a device for use in a disinfection process. The device can include, for example, a sampling assembly capable of a first position and a second position, wherein the sampling assembly is configured to be used inside a sterilization system. The sampling assembly can include a top portion, a bottom portion, at least one seal therebetween such that the top portion and the bottom portion form an airtight compartment when in the first position, a central pin running through the top portion and bottom portion, and an actuator configured to move the sampling assembly between the first position and the second position along the central pin during a portion of the disinfection process, such that the sampling assembly can collect a sample of atmosphere within the disinfection system.
A method and apparatus for reprocessing decontaminating articles in a steam sterilizer at low temperatures and sub-atmospheric pressure. The method includes steps for operating the steam sterilizer such that it can safely and effectively decontaminate articles at temperatures below conventional steam sterilization processing temperatures. The steam sterilizer includes a low temperature operating mode that processes articles in a chamber at low temperatures and at sub-atmospheric pressure.
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
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360 degrees plus rotation camera module for surgical light head handle
A surgical lighting system and a method of rotating a camera of a surgical lighting system includes a light head housing including a plurality of light emitting elements arranged to emit light downward to a region of interest, a handle mounted to and protruding downward from the light head housing, the handle including a handle housing having a sufficient size to be gripped by the human hand, and a camera assembly mounted within the handle housing and including a camera having a field of view that encompasses at least a portion of the region of interest. The camera assembly is mounted within the handle housing for rotation greater than 360 degrees about a rotation axis from a first stop to a second stop and vice versa. The first stop limits clockwise rotation of the camera and the second stop limits counterclockwise rotation of the camera.
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
G03B 15/14 - Procédés particuliers pour prendre des photographies; Appareillage à cet effet pour prendre des photographies pendant les opérations médicales
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
G02B 6/38 - Moyens de couplage mécaniques ayant des moyens d'assemblage fibre à fibre
G03B 30/00 - Modules photographiques comprenant des objectifs et des unités d'imagerie intégrés, spécialement adaptés pour être intégrés dans d'autres dispositifs, p.ex. des téléphones mobiles ou des véhicules
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. bras articulés
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LIGHT HEAD HAVING CAMERA ASSEMBLY INTEGRATED IN HANDLE AND SURGICAL LIGHTING SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME
A surgical lighting system includes a light head housing, a handle, a camera, and an optical fiber cable. The light head housing includes a plurality of light emitting elements therein that are arranged to emit light downward to a region of interest. The handle is mounted to the light head housing and protrudes downward from the light head housing, the handle including a handle housing having a sufficient size to be gripped by the human hand. A camera is mounted within the handle housing, the camera having a field of view that encompasses at least a portion of the region of interest. An optical fiber cable extends from a location within the handle housing and to the light head housing, the optical fiber cable being configured to transmit optical video signals associated with video data captured by the camera to the light head housing.
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
G02B 6/38 - Moyens de couplage mécaniques ayant des moyens d'assemblage fibre à fibre
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ARTICULATABLE SURGICAL LIGHTING SYSTEM HAVING HIGH BANDWIDTH TRANSMISSION FROM LIGHT HEAD
A surgical lighting system includes a central shaft, a surgical light head, an extension arm, a load balancing arm, and a yoke assembly. The extension arm is pivotably mounted to the central shaft. The load balancing arm is pivotably mounted to the extension arm. The yoke assembly supports the light head for multi-axis movement relative to the load balancing arm. The surgical light head includes a plurality of light emitting elements that are arranged to emit light downward to a region of interest and an optical signal generating component configured to capture data associated with the region of interest and generate an optical signal based on the captured data. Optical fiber cables and rotatable joints transmit the optical signal associated with the captured data from the surgical light head to one or more of the yoke assembly, the load balancing arm, the extension arm, and the central shaft.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
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Interface/pouch design for aseptic opening of sterilization pouch
A sterilizable pouch includes at least one sheet, wherein outer peripheral edges of the at least one sheet are sealed together to define a pouch having an interior space for receiving an article therein. A first releasable seam spans between a first peripheral edge of the at least one sheet to a second, opposite, peripheral edge of the at least one sheet, the first releasable seam dividing the at least one sheet into a first sheet part and a second sheet part. A second releasable seam and a third releasable seam each substantially span from a third peripheral edge of the at least one sheet to a fourth, opposite, peripheral edge of the at least one sheet and along the first peripheral edge and the second peripheral edge, respectively. The second and third releasable seams are arranged generally perpendicular to the first releasable seam, where the first, second and third releasable seams enable the pouch to be completely opened such that a device can be removed from the pouch without the device contacting non-sterile portions of the pouch.
B65D 81/18 - Réceptacles, éléments d'emballage ou paquets pour contenus présentant des problèmes particuliers de stockage ou de transport ou adaptés pour servir à d'autres fins que l'emballage après avoir été vidés de leur contenu fournissant une ambiance spécifique pour le contenu, p.ex. température supérieure ou inférieure à la température ambiante
A61B 50/30 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à l'emballage, la protection, la distribution, la collecte ou l'élimination des appareils ou des instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic
B65D 33/18 - Dispositifs de fermeture de l'extrémité ou de l'ouverture utilisant des adhésifs appliqués aux parties faisant corps, p.ex. aux pattes
A light head for a medical device support system. The light head includes a housing base, an annular shape first lens, a housing cover, and a motion transfer member. The housing cover includes a cavity within which the annular shape first lens is rotatable about a rotation axis. The housing cover includes a second lens. The annular shape first lens and the second lens are in a light emitting path of the plurality of light emitting elements. The motion transfer member is configured to movably interact with a boss of the annular shape first lens to rotate the annular shape first lens about the rotation axis and within the cavity. A periphery of the annular shape first lens includes guide members configured to position the boss of the annular shape first lens to movably interact with the motion transfer member.
F21V 5/04 - Réfracteurs pour sources lumineuses de forme lenticulaire
F21V 17/00 - Fixation des parties constitutives des dispositifs d'éclairage, p.ex. des abat-jour, des globes, des réfracteurs, des réflecteurs, des filtres, des écrans, des grilles ou des cages de protection
F21V 5/02 - Réfracteurs pour sources lumineuses de forme prismatique
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
A surgical light head and proximity detection method includes a housing, a plurality of light emitting elements arranged in the housing and configured to direct light at a target region of interest, and a plurality of distance sensors arranged in the housing. At least two of the distance sensors have field of views that overlap to define a common detection region of interest and the common detection region of interest at least partially overlaps with the target region of interest. The light head may have a plurality of integrally formed tilted seats that position the distance sensors relative to a center line of focus of the surgical light head. The distance sensors may be integrated in the housing via an optical component that is sealed relative to the housing and covers the distance sensor while enabling transmission and receipt of distance sensing signals therethrough.
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
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Surgical light head with beam spreading and adjustable power balancing
A light head for a medical device support system. The light head includes first and second zones of light sources, an optical system, and a control system. The first and second zones of light sources emit respective first and second beams of light that form an illumination pattern having a pattern size at a region of interest. The optical system adjusts a beam spread of the second beam of light to change the pattern size of the illumination pattern from a first pattern size to a second pattern size. The control system varies power to the first and second zones of light sources in response to adjustment of the beam spread of the second beam of light to maintain a substantially constant magnitude of illuminance at the region of interest as the pattern size is changed from the first pattern size to the second pattern size.
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
F21V 5/04 - Réfracteurs pour sources lumineuses de forme lenticulaire
F21V 14/06 - Commande de la distribution de la lumière émise par réglage d’éléments constitutifs par un mouvement de réfracteurs
F21V 23/00 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
H05B 45/00 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des diodes électroluminescentes [LED]
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
H05B 47/00 - Circuits pour faire fonctionner des sources lumineuses en général, c. à d. où le type de source lumineuse n'est pas important
A lighting assembly includes a light transmissive substrate extending along a length and including a light emission portion including opposed first and second major surfaces spaced apart from one another in a thickness direction, an inner edge surface extending between the first and second major surfaces in the thickness direction, and an outer edge surface opposed the inner edge surface and extending in the thickness direction. An extension portion extends from the light emission portion proximate the second major surface in the thickness direction. A light source is attached to the extension portion. A light head includes a housing, a primary light source attached to the housing, and the lighting assembly as an auxiliary lighting assembly. The housing includes a channel in which the auxiliary lighting assembly is retained.
F21V 5/04 - Réfracteurs pour sources lumineuses de forme lenticulaire
F21S 8/06 - Dispositifs d'éclairage destinés à des installations fixes destinés uniquement au montage sur un plafond ou sur une structure similaire en porte-à-faux par suspension
F21V 21/28 - Bras pivotants réglables dans plus d'un plan
F21Y 105/18 - Sources lumineuses planes comprenant un réseau bidimensionnel d’éléments générateurs de lumière ponctuelle caractérisées par la forme d’ensemble du réseau bidimensionnel polygonale autre que rectangulaire ou carrée, p.ex. pour les spots lumineux ou pour générer un faisceau lumineux axialement symétrique
A heating element includes an electrically insulating layer; resistive layer formed of a positive temperature coefficient material; and an electrically conductive layer disposed between the electrically insulating layer and the resistive layer and including a first bus and a second bus that is spaced apart from the first bus, the resistive layer electrically connecting the first bus and the second bus. The electrically insulating layer, the electrically conductive layer, and the resistive layer are stacked to form a lamination and the lamination having a thickness and a width and length extending orthogonal to the thickness. The lamination may have slits extending through the thickness thereof and along a portion of the length thereof. Terminals may be connected to the buses and arranged to provide a counter current flow pattern across the lamination. The lamination may be used in a warming device and in connection with a patient warming system.
H05B 1/02 - Dispositions de commutation automatique spécialement adaptées aux appareils de chauffage
H05B 3/14 - Eléments chauffants caractérisés par la composition ou la nature des matériaux ou par la disposition du conducteur caractérisés par la composition ou la nature du matériau conducteur le matériau étant non métallique
H05B 3/16 - Eléments chauffants caractérisés par la composition ou la nature des matériaux ou par la disposition du conducteur le conducteur étant monté sur une base isolante
H05B 3/34 - Eléments chauffants ayant une surface s'étendant essentiellement dans deux dimensions, p.ex. plaques chauffantes flexibles, p.ex. grillages ou tissus chauffants
H05B 3/03 - Chauffage par résistance ohmique - Détails Électrodes
A patient warming system includes a control unit coupled to one or more warming devices. The control unit may control application of power to the heating elements of the warming devices. The control unit may provide hardware and/or software approaches to monitor and detect an overtemperature situation and/or fault of a given warming device.
A61F 7/00 - Appareils de chauffage ou de refroidissement pour traitement médical ou thérapeutique du corps humain
G16H 40/63 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santé; TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour le fonctionnement local
G16H 20/30 - TIC spécialement adaptées aux thérapies ou aux plans d’amélioration de la santé, p.ex. pour manier les prescriptions, orienter la thérapie ou surveiller l’observance par les patients concernant des thérapies ou des activités physiques, p.ex. la physiothérapie, l’acupression ou les exercices
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PROCESS FOR DETERMINING VIABILITY OF TEST MICROORGANISMS OF BIOLOGICAL INDICATOR AND STERILIZATION DETECTION DEVICE FOR DETERMINING SAME
A process for determining the viability of a biological indicator includes exposing the biological indicator to a viability detection medium, the biological indicator including test microorganisms, the exposing the biological indicator to the viability detection medium producing a gaseous reaction product when one or more of the test microorganisms are viable. The presence or absence of the gaseous reaction product produced by the biological indicator combined with the viability detection medium is detected with a sensing device, the sensing device comprising a capacitive sensor, an electro-mechanical sensor, or a resistive sensor, wherein the presence of the gaseous reaction product indicates the presence of viable test microorganisms and the absence of the gaseous reaction product indicates the absence of viable test microorganisms. A sterilization detection device includes a container configured to contain the biological indicator, a viability detection medium, and the sensing device.
A refractive lens array assembly for integrated, adjustable beam spreading and bending, said refractive lens array comprising: (i) a first optical element including a top face having a stepped surface or a generally planar wedge-shaped surface, and a bottom face having a curved surface; and (ii) a second optical element including a top face having a curved surface, and a bottom face having a stepped surface or a generally planar wedge-shaped surface.
A latch and lock assembly includes a lever pivotable between a latched and unlatched position. A first actuator selectively moves a locking tab between a locked and unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking tab blocks pivotable movement of the lever from the latched position to the unlatched position. In the unlocked position, the locking tab allows pivotable movement of the lever from the latched position to the unlatched position. A second actuator selectively rotates a door opening tab between a first and second position when the locking tab is in the unlocked position is included. When the door opening tab is in the first position the lever is in a latched position, and when the door opening tab is rotated from the first position to the second position, the door opening tab abuts the lever and urges the lever from the latched position to the unlatched position.
E05F 15/73 - Mécanismes pour battants mus par une force motrice avec déclenchement automatique sensible au déplacement ou à la présence de personnes ou d’objets
E05B 47/00 - Fonctionnement ou commande des serrures ou autres dispositifs d'immobilisation par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques
E05B 47/02 - Adaptation des serrures des clenches ou d'éléments de celles-ci pour déplacement du pêne par des moyens électro-magnétiques
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet
A method of sterilizing material includes receiving the material in a sterilizing chamber, vaporizing sterilant supplied to vaporizer from a sterilant source, exposing the material to the vaporized sterilant by conducting a sterilization cycle in the sterilizing chamber, heating ambient filtered air supplied to the vaporizer from an ambient filtered air source, and removing residuals of the vaporized sterilant absorbed or adsorbed by the material during the sterilization cycle by conducting an aeration cycle in the sterilizing chamber. The removing of the residuals includes conducting a plurality of aeration pulses to provide the sterilizing chamber with an aeration atmosphere comprising the heated filtered air to vaporize the absorbed or adsorbed residuals, and conducting a plurality of aeration vacuum pulses to evacuate the aeration atmosphere and vaporized residuals from the sterilizing chamber.
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet
A61L 9/00 - Désinfection, stérilisation ou désodorisation de l'air
A61L 2/24 - Appareils utilisant des opérations programmées ou automatiques
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
A momentum arresting ramp that includes a plurality of steps that each includes a slider receiving surface and a transition surface. The steps may enable a device with wheels to be moved down the ramp by a user, without inconvenient gravity building momentum of the device down the ramp. For example, the steps may be spaced apart along a first axis such that a first slider of the device is never in contact with one of the transition surfaces when a second slider of the device is in contact with another one of the transition surfaces. The configuration of the steps and the sliders may enable the device (e.g., a device heavy enough to typically require two users to unload using a planar ramp) to be easily and conveniently unloaded by a single user.
B65G 69/28 - Rampes de chargement; Quais de chargement
B65D 19/38 - Palettes ou plates-formes analogues, avec ou sans parois latérales, pour supporter les charges à soulever ou à déposer - Détails ou accessoires
B65D 88/54 - Grands réceptacles caractérisés par des moyens pour faciliter le remplissage ou le vidage
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Method and apparatus to evaluate internal flexible endoscope channels in the context of endoscope ports and channel complexities
A test instrument and a method for producing a test instrument used to evaluate a cleaning, disinfection and/or drying processes of internal flexible channels includes obtaining a medical instrument having a flexible probe section configured for insertion into a body, the flexible probe section including at least one internal flexible channel and at least one external device port, and attaching an access device between the at least one external device port and the at least one internal flexible channel to enable selective access into the internal flexible channel.
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet
B08B 9/04 - Nettoyage de conduites ou de tubes ou des systèmes de conduites ou de tubes Élimination des bouchons utilisant des dispositifs de nettoyage introduits dans et déplacés le long des tubes
C12Q 1/02 - Procédés de mesure ou de test faisant intervenir des enzymes, des acides nucléiques ou des micro-organismes; Compositions à cet effet; Procédés pour préparer ces compositions faisant intervenir des micro-organismes viables
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61B 90/70 - Dispositifs de nettoyage spécialement adaptés aux instruments chirurgicaux
A61B 1/12 - Instruments pour procéder à l'examen médical de l'intérieur des cavités ou des conduits du corps par inspection visuelle ou photographique, p.ex. endoscopes; Dispositions pour l'éclairage dans ces instruments avec système de refroidissement ou de rinçage
A liquid sporulation method is described. A liquid culture is prepared by adding bacterial cells to a sporulation broth. The liquid culture is incubated. Spores are harvested from the incubated liquid culture by separating the spores from a culture supernatant. In some embodiments, the harvested spores are suspended in an aqueous medium to form a spore suspension. At least a portion of the culture supernatant is combined with the spore suspension.
A system for identification of abnormalities related to illumination of a target and automatic compensation therefor includes a lighthead and a controller. The lighthead is configured to illuminate the target. The lighthead includes a plurality of lighting modules configured to emit light therefrom. Each of the lighting modules includes a distance sensor configured to measure a distance from the lighting module to a surface toward which the lighting module is pointed. The controller is configured to identify one or more abnormalities of the measured distances, determine a true distance from the lighthead to the target based on the measured distances, predict an amount of illumination based on the true distance that would be supplied to the target without the identified abnormalities, and compensate for the identified abnormalities by respectively adjusting an amount of light emitted from the lighting modules to illuminate the target according to the predicted amount of illumination.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
H05B 47/175 - Commande de la source lumineuse par télécommande
H05B 47/105 - Commande de la source lumineuse en réponse à des paramètres détectés
G01S 17/08 - Systèmes déterminant les données relatives à la position d'une cible pour mesurer la distance uniquement
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Wicking pad for evaporating fluids in a sterilizer
A decontamination system, method, and sterilant kit for a device, such as a lumen device, is depicted. The decontamination system, in some embodiments, includes a device container, a wicking pad, and a sterilant fluid delivery device. The device container, such as a terminal package or a decontamination chamber, defines a device receiving area. The wicking pad is in fluid communication with the device receiving area. The sterilant fluid delivery device is in fluid communication with the wicking pad. The sterilant fluid delivery device is configured to wet the wicking pad with sterilant fluid. The wicking pad is configured to evaporate sterilant fluid into the device receiving area.
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
Embodiments include a lighting assembly includes an elongate gasket body formed of a resilient, optically transmissive material. The gasket body includes a light source cavity at least partially defined by a light transmission portion and an attachment channel configured to attach the gasket body to a mount. A light source is disposed in the light source cavity. Other embodiments include securement ring including a clamp portion and a lighting assembly portion. The clamp portion includes first and second segments, each being semi-annular in shape and curving between first and second ends, the first end of the first segment coupled to the second end of the second segment and the second end of the first segment coupled to the first end of the second segment to collectively form an aperture. The lighting assembly portion includes a first and second segments, each being semi-annular in shape and including a light source.
A medical device suspension system includes a spindle extending along a longitudinal axis and a cable management cover surrounding the spindle. A gap is formed between the cable management cover and the spindle. A hub is rotatably mounted to the spindle and includes a housing. A top hub cover is disposed along the longitudinal axis between the hub and the cable management cover and defines an end of the gap, the top hub cover including a passage in fluid communication with an internal volume of the housing. The top hub cover is rotatable with respect to the spindle about the longitudinal axis. A cable is provided within the gap, the cable entering the gap at a fixed location about the longitudinal axis and passing into the housing through the passage. Rotation of the top hub cover about the longitudinal axis causes the passage to rotate about the longitudinal axis.
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
A concentrate aqueous composition for removing Type I and Type III rouge from various stainless-steel items. The liquid composition comprises oxalic acid, a phosphonic acid, and various amines. The use of an amine has been found to provide synergistic results in removal of the noted types of corrosion from various stainless-steel items that include medical instruments, machines, equipment, pipes, tools, mixing and storage vessels, and the like.
C11D 7/26 - Composés organiques contenant de l'oxygène
C11D 7/36 - Composés organiques contenant du phosphore
C11D 1/24 - Esters des acides sulfoniques ou de l'acide sulfurique; Leurs sels dérivés de composés aromatiques contenant un ester ou un groupe éther, directement attaché au noyau
C11D 7/32 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote
C11D 1/22 - Esters des acides sulfoniques ou de l'acide sulfurique; Leurs sels dérivés de composés aromatiques
A mounting plate for a medical device support system includes opposed major surfaces in a thickness direction. A group of plate mounting orifices is arranged in a hexagon pattern and extends through the opposed major surfaces and defines a perimeter of an area at the major surfaces. A primary orifice extends through the opposed major surfaces, and a group of primary spindle mounting orifices surround the primary orifice and extend through the opposed major surfaces, the primary orifice and the primary spindle mounting orifices located within the defined area. An auxiliary orifice extends through the opposed major surfaces and a group of auxiliary spindle mounting orifices surrounds the auxiliary orifice and extend through the opposed major surfaces, the group of auxiliary spindle mounting orifices defining a perimeter of an auxiliary spindle mounting area at the major surfaces, one of the plate mounting orifices located within the auxiliary spindle mounting area.
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. bras articulés
A61G 12/00 - MOYENS DE TRANSPORT, MOYENS DE TRANSPORT PERSONNELS OU AMÉNAGEMENTS, SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS POUR LES PERSONNES HANDICAPÉES OU LES MALADES; TABLES OU CHAISES D'OPÉRATION; FAUTEUILS POUR SOINS DENTAIRES; DISPOSITIFS D'INHUMATION Équipements pour donner des soins, p.ex. dans les hôpitaux, non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. chariots pour le transport des médicaments ou de la nourriture; Tableaux d'ordonnances
A method for pressurizing a sterilization chamber of a steam sterilizer with a controlled rate of pressure change. Pressure is increased in the sterilization chamber by opening a steam-to-chamber valve for a pulse duration during each of a plurality of time PERIODS needed to reach a target pressure value. During each time PERIOD, the steam-to-chamber valve is moved to an open state for the duration of the pulse. An error value indicative of the difference between a Theoretical Pressure and a Measured Pressure is determined at the end of each PERIOD. This error value is used to determine the duration of the pulse for the subsequent PERIOD, thereby maintaining a desired rate of pressure change in the sterilization chamber.
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
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High foaming liquid alkaline cleaner concentrate composition
A high foaming liquid alkaline cleaner comprises one or more alkalinity sources; one or more surfactants comprising a hydrotrope, one or more wetting and soil emulsifying surfactants, one or more foam volume generating surfactants, and one or more foam boosting surfactants and one or more sequestrants. Optionally, an organic solvent can be utilized. The high foaming liquid alkaline cleaning composition is generally prepared in a concentrated form and can be diluted as with water. The alkaline cleaner provides effective cleaning properties, with respect to fats, oils, and organic soils.
Knuckle joint assembly for a medical device support system. The knuckle joint assembly includes a cartridge assembly that includes a cartridge housing and a rotary bearing. The cartridge housing includes a bore having a central axis and a bearing mount in the bore. The rotary bearing is press fitted in the bearing mount and configured to receive axially therethrough a spindle to rotatably support the spindle about the central axis. The knuckle joint assembly includes a retaining clip and a retaining pin. The retaining clip is selectively movable to disengage and engage a groove in a spindle to respectively support or release the spindle along a central axis. The retaining pin is movable between a first position to allow movement of the retaining clip between positions but prevent removal of the retaining clip, and a second position to block movement of the retaining clip from the engaged position.
F16D 3/00 - Accouplements extensibles, c. à d. avec moyens permettant le mouvement entre parties accouplées durant leur entraînement
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. bras articulés
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
A support arm for a medical device support system. The support arm includes a proximal hub, a distal hub, and an intermediate beam between the proximal hub and the distal hub. The intermediate beam having a cavity. A tension member extends through the cavity of the intermediate beam and is secured at opposite ends to the proximal hub and the distal hub to secure the proximal hub, the distal hub, and the intermediate beam together.
A medical device support system adapter for connection to a load balancing arm of a medical device support system. The adapter includes a body having a central axis, a connection component at one end of the body and an interface at an opposite end of the body. The body is rotatably connectable to another component of the medical device support system. The interface is connectable to a hub of the load balancing arm of the medical device support system. The interface has at least two mounting bolt holes equally angularly spaced apart about the central axis such that the body is connectable to the hub of the load balancing arm in at least two different angular positions of the body about the central axis.
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
A61B 90/50 - Supports pour instruments chirurgicaux, p.ex. bras articulés
A61B 34/00 - Chirurgie assistée par ordinateur; Manipulateurs ou robots spécialement adaptés à l’utilisation en chirurgie
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Load balancing arm for medical device support system
A load balancing arm for a medical device support system. The load balancing arm includes a proximal hub, an adjustable bearing element, a support arm, a spring and a link. A distal end of the support arm is configured to support a medical device load and a proximal end is pivotably mounted to a main bearing element for pivotable movement about a main pivot axis. The spring extends within a cavity of the support arm and is mounted to exert a biasing force between the main pivot axis and a distal end of the spring. The link has a proximal end pivotably mounted to the adjustable bearing element for pivotable movement about an adjustable pivot axis, and a distal end pivotably mounted to the distal end of the spring such that the biasing force exerted by the spring is transmitted through the link to the adjustable bearing element.
F16B 13/02 - Chevilles ou autres dispositifs fixés à des parois ou autres emplacements par insertion dans des trous préparés à cet effet en une seule pièce avec protubérances ou arêtes sur l'axe
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
A61B 34/00 - Chirurgie assistée par ordinateur; Manipulateurs ou robots spécialement adaptés à l’utilisation en chirurgie
A biological sterilization indicator for evaluating the effectiveness of a sterilization process includes a cap containing a culture medium, a container containing a concentration of microorganism, and a breakable barrier attached to the cap to encapsulate the culture medium therein. The breakable barrier is formed from a multilayer structure including an aluminum layer and a sealing layer. The biological indicator is configured such that the breakable barrier may be broken at a selected time by engaging the cap and the container at an activated position to introduce the culture medium into the container.
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
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Retroreflector LED spectrum enhancement method and apparatus
A method and apparatus for improving the optical properties of an LED using a retroreflector element. A light emitting apparatus includes a substrate, at least one light emitting device attached to the substrate and including an outer primary light emitting surface through which substantially all light is emitted, and a retroreflector assembly attached to the substrate. The retroreflector assembly includes a proximal surface adjacent to the substrate, a distal surface spaced away from the substrate, and a retroreflective portion arranged between proximal surface and the distal surface. A distance from the distal surface to the substrate is less than or equal to a distance from the outer primary light emitting surface to the substrate.
F21V 9/30 - CARACTÉRISTIQUES FONCTIONNELLES OU DÉTAILS FONCTIONNELS DES DISPOSITIFS OU SYSTÈMES D'ÉCLAIRAGE; COMBINAISONS STRUCTURALES DE DISPOSITIFS D'ÉCLAIRAGE AVEC D'AUTRES OBJETS, NON PRÉVUES AILLEURS Éléments modifiant les caractéristiques spectrales, la polarisation ou l’intensité de la lumière émise, p.ex. filtres Éléments contenant un matériau photoluminescent distinct de la source de lumière ou espacé de cette source
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
A sterile field encroachment indicator apparatus for a surgical lighting system includes one or more encroachment indicators, one or more sensor units, and one or more controllers. The encroachment indicators are configured to indicate encroachment of a predetermined proximity to a surgical lighthead by a foreign entity and contact of the encroaching foreign entity with the surgical lighthead. The surgical lighthead is configured to provide illumination in order to illuminate a surgical environment. The sensor units are positioned in the surgical lighthead, and are configured to sense proximity of the foreign entity to the surgical lighthead and the contact of the encroaching foreign entity with the surgical lighthead. The controllers are configured to control the encroachment indicators based on the sensed proximity of the foreign entity to the surgical lighthead and the sensed contact of the foreign entity with the surgical lighthead.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A pressure management device with an integrated warming apparatus that provides improvements to pressure management for patients in the supine and side-laying positions, warms a patient's head during surgery; and allows for compact storage. The pressure management device includes a pressure management layer and a heating layer having a heating member that includes a heating element.
A medical device support system including a central shaft, an extension arm, and a brake assembly. The extension arm has a support for a medical device and a hub at its proximal end mounted to the central shaft for pivotable movement about the central shaft. The brake assembly is secured in the hub for rotation therewith and includes first and second backing portions and first and second liners supported by the backing portions. At least the first liner is supported by the first backing portion by the first liner being snap-fitted to the first backing portion. The brake assembly includes an actuator configured to flex the first and second backing portions to urge the first and second liners toward and away from each other to respectively increase and decrease a frictional braking force to the central shaft.
A medical device support system including a central shaft, an extension arm, a brake clamp assembly, and a brake actuator. The extension arm has a support for a medical device and a hub at its proximal end mounted to the central shaft for pivotable movement about the central shaft. The brake clamp assembly is secured in the hub for rotation therewith and includes first and second clamp portions. The brake actuator includes a cap, a plunger coupled to the cap for reciprocable axial movement relative to the cap, and a spring disposed between the cap and the plunger and configured to exert a biasing force against movement of the cap axially toward the plunger. The cap is adjustably mounted to the hub and coupled to the plunger to selectively urge the first and second clamp portions either toward or away from the central shaft to respectively increase or decrease a frictional braking force to the central shaft.
A medical device support system including a central shaft; an extension arm; and a brake assembly. The extension arm has a support for a medical device and a hub at its proximal end mounted to the central shaft for pivotable movement about the central shaft. The brake assembly is secured in the hub for rotation therewith and includes first and second discrete arc shape clamp pieces that are detachably coupled to one another at one end for flexural movement relative to a coupling joint and that are free at an opposite end. The brake assembly includes an actuator configured to flex the first and second clamp pieces relative to the coupling joint toward and away from each other to respectively increase and decrease a frictional braking force to the central shaft.
A medical device support system including a central shaft, an extension arm, and a brake assembly. The extension arm has a support for a medical device and a hub at its proximal end mounted to the central shaft for pivotable movement about the central shaft. The brake assembly is secured in the hub for rotation therewith and includes first and second discrete arc shape clamp pieces configured to flex toward and away from each other to respectively increase and decrease a frictional braking force to the central shaft. The hub includes a hub access opening configured to allow passage therethrough of at least one of the arc shape clamp pieces.
A sterilization process challenge pack including a base tray, a first cover, and a second cover is configured to provide a restrictive flow path for gaseous sterilization medium to test the efficacy of a sterilization process. The base tray includes at least one chamber containing a biological indicator and/or chemical indicator. The first cover including a notch is configured to cover the at least one chamber. The second cover is attached to peripheral surfaces of the base tray except at an unsealed portion. A flow path through the unsealed portion and the notch in the first cover provides the only fluid communication between an external environment and the at least one chamber.
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
A sterilization process challenge device configured to test the efficacy of a sterilization process includes a tubular body for containing at least one sterilization indicator and a filter assembly including at least one filter member. The only flow path into the interior of the tubular body containing at least one sterilization indicator is provided through the filter assembly to control and restrict flow of a gaseous sterilization medium from an external environment.
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
A61L 2/02 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
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Surgical lighting apparatus including surgical lighthead with moveable lighting modules
A surgical lighting apparatus for illuminating a surgical environment includes a lighthead and a control unit. The control unit is configured to receive data from sensors positioned in one or more light emitting modules and identify, from the received data, an obstruction inhibiting delivery of a predetermined amount of light from one or more of light emitting elements of moveable light emitting modules to corresponding areas of a surgical site. The lighthead is configured to illuminate the surgical site. The lighthead includes a plurality of the light emitting modules and the sensors. Each of the light emitting modules includes a plurality of the light emitting elements positioned on a front side thereof. Each of the light emitting elements is configured to emit the predetermined amount of light from the light emitting modules to illuminate one of the corresponding areas of the surgical site.
F21V 14/02 - Commande de la distribution de la lumière émise par réglage d’éléments constitutifs par un mouvement de sources lumineuses
F21V 21/15 - Montages réglables spécialement adaptés pour un actionnement par moteur, p. ex. par commande à distance
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
A refractive lens array assembly for integrated, adjustable beam spreading and bending, said refractive lens array comprising: (i) a first optical element including a top face having a stepped surface or a generally planar wedge-shaped surface, and a bottom face having a curved surface; and (ii) a second optical element including a top face having a curved surface, and a bottom face having a stepped surface or a generally planar wedge-shaped surface.
A handle assembly comprised of a base and a detachable handle that mounts to the base. The base includes integrated electronics, such as switches. The detachable handle includes buttons for activating the switches.
A45C 13/26 - Adaptations particulières des poignées
H01H 13/86 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par le boîtier, p.ex. boîtier étanche ou boîtier réductible
H01H 13/85 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par un fonctionnement avec réaction sensorielle, p.ex. avec réaction acoustique caractérisés par des éléments de rétroaction tactile
H01H 13/807 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par les contacts ou les sites de contact caractérisés par l'agencement dans l'espace des sites de contact, p.ex. contacts superposés
H01H 13/70 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers
F21V 23/04 - Agencement des éléments du circuit électrique dans ou sur les dispositifs d’éclairage les éléments étant des interrupteurs
A61B 90/30 - Dispositifs pour éclairer une zone chirurgicale, les dispositifs ayant une corrélation avec d’autres dispositifs chirurgicaux ou avec une intervention chirurgicale
H01H 13/83 - Interrupteurs ayant un organe moteur à mouvement rectiligne ou des organes adaptés pour pousser ou tirer dans une seule direction, p.ex. interrupteur à bouton-poussoir ayant une pluralité d'éléments moteurs associés à différents jeux de contacts, p.ex. claviers caractérisés par des légendes, p.ex. en Braille, affichage à cristaux liquides, éléments émetteurs de lumière ou éléments optiques
F21W 131/20 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
A handle assembly comprised of a base and a detachable handle that mounts to the base. The base includes integrated electronics, such as switches. The detachable handle includes buttons for activating the switches.
A45C 13/26 - Adaptations particulières des poignées
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires spécialement adaptés à la chirurgie ou au diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. pour le traitement de la luxation ou pour la protection de bords de blessures
A61B 34/00 - Chirurgie assistée par ordinateur; Manipulateurs ou robots spécialement adaptés à l’utilisation en chirurgie
A61B 17/00 - Instruments, dispositifs ou procédés chirurgicaux, p.ex. tourniquets
A61B 46/10 - Draps de chirurgie spécialement adaptés aux instruments
A support pad, including a first cushion layer, a second cushion layer, and a sensing device, is provided. The sensing device is positioned between the first and second cushion layers. The sensing device includes a plurality of sensing elements and a substrate. The substrate includes a plurality of tab portions and a plurality of expandable portions. The sensing elements are respectively mounted to the tab portions. The expandable portions are moveable between contracted and expanded positions in response to pressure applied thereto.
A61B 5/00 - Mesure servant à établir un diagnostic ; Identification des individus
A47C 27/15 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés garnis d'un matériau mousse formé de plusieurs couches
A61G 13/10 - Tables d'opération; Leurs accessoires - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires
A61G 13/12 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés; Disposition des surfaces pour supporter des patients
A61G 7/05 - Lits spécialement conçus pour donner des soins; Dispositifs pour soulever les malades ou les personnes handicapées - Parties constitutives, détails ou accessoires de lits
A47C 21/04 - Dispositifs pour la ventilation, le refroidissement ou le réchauffage
A47C 27/00 - Matelas à ressort, rembourrés ou à fluide spécialement adaptés pour chaises, fauteuils, lits ou canapés
A61G 7/057 - Dispositions pour éviter les escarres ou pour soutenir les patients brûlés, p.ex. matelas spécialement adaptés à cet effet
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Automatically actuated split-collar active mechanical brake for surgical lighting systems
A brake assembly for braking relative rotational movement of a spindle that is moveable about a central axis relative to a hub. The brake assembly is comprised of a collar comprised of a pair of arcuate leg sections, having a first end pivotally linked together to allow pivoting movement of the leg sections. A frictional surface is provided along the inner surface of each of leg section. An adjustable fastening assembly connects second ends of the leg sections together and clamps the leg sections to the spindle with the frictional surface on the leg sections engaging the outer surface of the spindle. A stop member is connected to the hub and is disposed to engage a surface of the leg sections, wherein rotation of the spindle in a first direction about the axis causes a surface of one of the leg sections to engage the stop and to reduce frictional engagement of one of said leg sections by releasing engagement with the spindle as the spindle moves in said first direction.
F16M 11/08 - Moyens pour la fixation des appareils; Moyens permettant le réglage des appareils par rapport au banc permettant la rotation autour d'un axe vertical
A61G 12/00 - MOYENS DE TRANSPORT, MOYENS DE TRANSPORT PERSONNELS OU AMÉNAGEMENTS, SPÉCIALEMENT ADAPTÉS POUR LES PERSONNES HANDICAPÉES OU LES MALADES; TABLES OU CHAISES D'OPÉRATION; FAUTEUILS POUR SOINS DENTAIRES; DISPOSITIFS D'INHUMATION Équipements pour donner des soins, p.ex. dans les hôpitaux, non couverts par l'un des groupes , p.ex. chariots pour le transport des médicaments ou de la nourriture; Tableaux d'ordonnances
F16M 13/02 - Autres supports ou appuis pour positionner les appareils ou les objets; Moyens pour maintenir en position les appareils ou objets tenus à la main pour être portés par un autre objet ou lui être fixé, p.ex. à un arbre, une grille, un châssis de fenêtre, une bicyclette
F21W 131/205 - Utilisation ou application des dispositifs ou des systèmes d'éclairage, non prévues dans les groupes Éclairage pour un usage médical pour les salles d'opération
F21V 33/00 - Combinaisons structurales de dispositifs d'éclairage avec d'autres objets, non prévues ailleurs
A patient support apparatus is defined that includes a patient support having one or more pads for supporting a patient's torso and hip in a generally horizontal orientation. At least one, elongated leg support extends from the patient support. The leg support is movable through a generally horizontal plane. A portion of the leg support is declinable and inclinable from the horizontal plane. A traction device is connected to the leg support. The traction device is attachable to a patient's leg and operable to exert a traction force on the patient's leg along an axis of the traction device. The traction device is connected to the leg support by a slide assembly and the traction device can be secured stationary relative to the leg support or the traction device can slide relative to the leg support.
A61F 5/042 - Dispositifs pour étirer ou réduire les membres fracturés; Dispositifs pour traction; Eclisses pour la traction ou pour étirer les membres fracturés
A61F 5/045 - Equipement pour les lits, les tables de manipulation, les châssis au sol ou analogues
A61G 13/12 - Appuis qui leur sont spécialement adaptés; Disposition des surfaces pour supporter des patients
A61G 13/00 - Tables d'opération; Leurs accessoires
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Support arm for an overhead surgical lighting system
This invention relates to a biological indicator, comprising: a carrier; and a spore deposit on the carrier, wherein from about 70% to about 95% of the area of the spore deposit comprises spores residing in a single spore layer, and the remainder of the area of the spore deposit comprises spores residing in a stacked configuration.
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
This invention relates to a biological indicator, comprising: a carrier; and a spore deposit on the carrier, wherein at least about 95% of the area of the spore deposit comprises spores residing in a single spore layer.
A61L 2/20 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des substances chimiques des substances gazeuses, p.ex. des vapeurs
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Sterilization indicator with temperature indicator
A steam sterilization indicator for indicating acceptability of a sterilization cycle includes a temperature indicator for indicating the temperature used in the sterilization cycle.
This invention relates to a chemical indicator for monitoring a vaporous hydrogen peroxide sterilization process. The chemical indicator comprises a reactive composition adhered to a substrate, the reactive composition comprising a transition metal reagent, an oxidizing agent, and a resin. A test pack containing the chemical indicator and a biological indicator is disclosed. Vaporous hydrogen peroxide sterilization processes using the chemical indicator and the test pack are disclosed.
G01N 21/78 - Systèmes dans lesquels le matériau est soumis à une réaction chimique, le progrès ou le résultat de la réaction étant analysé en observant l'effet sur un réactif chimique produisant un changement de couleur
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p.ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
A process for determining the viability of a biological indicator includes exposing the biological indicator to a viability detection medium, the biological indicator including test microorganisms, the exposing the biological indicator to the viability detection medium producing a gaseous reaction product when one or more of the test microorganisms are viable. The presence or absence of the gaseous reaction product produced by the biological indicator combined with the viability detection medium is detected with a sensing device, the sensing device comprising an electro-mechanical sensor, wherein the presence of the gaseous reaction product indicates the presence of viable test microorganisms and the absence of the gaseous reaction product indicates the absence of viable test microorganisms. A sterilization detection device includes a container configured to contain the biological indicator, a viability detection medium, and the sensing device.
A process for determining the viability of a biological indicator includes exposing the biological indicator to a viability detection medium, the biological indicator including test microorganisms, the exposing the biological indicator to the viability detection medium producing a gaseous reaction product when one or more of the test microorganisms are viable. The presence or absence of the gaseous reaction product produced by the biological indicator combined with the viability detection medium is detected with a sensing device, the sensing device comprising a resistive sensor, wherein the presence of the gaseous reaction product indicates the presence of viable test microorganisms and the absence of the gaseous reaction product indicates the absence of viable test microorganisms. A sterilization detection device includes a container configured to contain the biological indicator, a viability detection medium, and the sensing device.
G01N 27/12 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi de moyens électriques, électrochimiques ou magnétiques en recherchant l'impédance en recherchant la résistance d'un corps solide dépendant de la réaction avec un fluide
C12M 1/12 - Appareillage pour l'enzymologie ou la microbiologie avec des moyens de stérilisation, filtration ou dialyse
G01N 33/497 - Analyse physique de matériau biologique de matériau biologique gazeux, p.ex. de l'haleine
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Process for determining viability of test microorganisms of biological indicator and sterilization detection device for determining same
A process for determining the viability of a biological indicator includes exposing the biological indicator to a viability detection medium, the biological indicator including test microorganisms, the exposing the biological indicator to the viability detection medium producing a gaseous reaction product when one or more of the test microorganisms are viable. The presence or absence of the gaseous reaction product produced by the biological indicator combined with the viability detection medium is detected with a sensing device, the sensing device comprising a capacitive sensor, wherein the presence of the gaseous reaction product indicates the presence of viable test microorganisms and the absence of the gaseous reaction product indicates the absence of viable test microorganisms. A sterilization detection device includes a container configured to contain the biological indicator, a viability detection medium, and the sensing device.
A brake screw for use with a surgical lighting system. The brake screw includes a screw member retained within a threaded aperture of a mounting hub of a spindle of an arm used with the lighting system. The screw member is rotationally adjusted to enable displacement in an axial direction. A brake member is in axial alignment with the screw member and disposed for movement in the axial direction against a mounting tube retained within the mounting hub upon rotational adjustment of the screw member. A rivet section is integrally formed with the brake member and has a distal end retained within an axial recess formed within the screw member, allowing movement of the brake member in the axial direction within the screw member. A bias member is disposed between the screw member and the brake member to create a biasing force that urges apart the screw member and the brake member along the axial direction.
F16B 21/00 - Dispositifs sans filetage pour empêcher le mouvement relatif selon l'axe d'une broche, d'un ergot, d'un arbre ou d'une pièce analogue par rapport à l'organe qui l'entoure; Fixations à ergots et douilles largables sans filetage
F16D 65/06 - Bandes, sabots ou patins; Pivots ou leurs organes de support pour freins à action extérieure
F16D 49/00 - Freins avec un organe de freinage coopérant avec la périphérie d'un tambour, d'une jante de roue ou d'une pièce analogue
F16D 65/097 - Moyens élastiques interposés entre les patins et les organes de support
A steam sterilizer having a door movable relative to an opening between a first open position and a second closed position. A plurality of spaced-apart roller assemblies are aligned along edges of the door to align the door relative to the opening as the door moves between the open and closed position. Each of the roller assemblies are comprised of a cylindrical roller having an outer annual recess extending along the periphery thereof. The recess is dimensioned to receive a lateral edge of the door. The roller is mounted on a shaft and is movable against a biasing force axially along the axis of the shaft.
A61L 2/07 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contact; Accessoires à cet effet utilisant des phénomènes physiques de la chaleur des gaz chauds de la vapeur
E06B 7/20 - Dispositions d'étanchéité sur les battants ou les parties qui travaillent avec les battants par bourrelets amovibles, p.ex. obturateurs d'air utilisés additionnellement pour le verrouillage retirés automatiquement à l'ouverture du battant
E05D 15/16 - Suspensions pour battants pour battants coulissant verticalement sensiblement dans leur propre plan
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