Abstract: A cleaning assembly for cleaning a surgical instrument includes a first cleaning segment and a second cleaning segment. The first and second cleaning segments present a respective first and second cleaning interface configured to be contacted by a first surgical instrument. The first and second cleaning segments collectively define an instrument receiving channel sized and shaped to receive therein a second surgical instrument to thereby secure the first and second cleaning segments to the second surgical instrument. At least one buffer layer is disposed on an inside surface of one or both the first and second cleaning segments, the buffer layer positioned so as to contact the second surgical instrument when the second surgical instrument is positioned within the instrument receiving channel. At least one tab extends from the cleaning assembly, the tab providing an interface for a user to grasp the cleaning assembly.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing an attendant support on an operating table include obtaining a cushion presenting an attendant support surface and coupling the cushion to a rail of the operating table such that the attendant support surface of the cushion is oriented at least partially laterally outward from the rail. The attendant support surface is operable to provide support to an attendant positioned adjacent to and leaning against the operating table.

Abstract: An assembly for cleaning a surgical instrument includes a first cleaning segment and a second cleaning segment coupled thereto. The first and second cleaning segments each present a respective first and second cleaning interface configured to be contacted by a first surgical instrument to clean a portion of the first surgical instrument. The first and second cleaning segments collectively define an instrument receiving channel sized and shaped to receive therein a second surgical instrument to thereby secure the first and second cleaning segments to the second surgical instrument.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing an attendant support on an operating table include obtaining a cushion presenting an attendant support surface and coupling the cushion to a rail of the operating table such that the attendant support surface of the cushion is oriented at least partially laterally outward from the rail. The attendant support surface is operable to provide support to an attendant positioned adjacent to and leaning against the operating table.

Abstract: A minimally invasive device for cleaning surgical instruments includes a rod having first and second ends. The rod includes a primary section with a primary outer diameter, and an adjacent, reduced section having a reduced outer diameter, the reduced outer diameter being smaller than the primary outer diameter. A shoulder is defined where the primary section and the reduced section abut one another. A sponge assembly is fitted about the first end of the rod distally from the shoulder. A sheath extends over at least a portion of the sponge assembly and at least a portion of the reduced section and terminates at the shoulder, the sheath having an installed outer diameter substantially the same as the primary outer diameter.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing an attendant support on an operating table include obtaining a cushion presenting an attendant support surface and coupling the cushion to a rail of the operating table such that the attendant support surface of the cushion is oriented at least partially laterally outward from the rail. The attendant support surface is operable to provide support to an attendant positioned adjacent to and leaning against the operating table.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing an attendant support on an operating table include obtaining a cushion presenting an attendant support surface and coupling the cushion to a rail of the operating table such that the attendant support surface of the cushion is oriented at least partially laterally outward from the rail. The attendant support surface is operable to provide support to an attendant positioned adjacent to and leaning against the operating table.

Abstract: A minimally invasive device for cleaning surgical instruments includes a rod having first and second ends. A first sponge assembly is fitted about the first end of the rod, the first sponge assembly including a first conical trailing surface, a first cleaning surface and a first leading surface. A first sheath extends over a portion of the first conical trailing surface and terminates on the first conical trailing surface. A second sponge assembly fits about the second end of the rod, the second sponge assembly including a second conical trailing surface, a second cleaning surface and a second leading surface. A second sheath extends over a portion of the second conical trailing surface and terminates on the second conical trailing surface.

Abstract: An assembly for cleaning a surgical instrument includes a first cleaning segment and a second cleaning segment coupled thereto. The first and second cleaning segments each present a respective first and second cleaning interface configured to be contacted by a first surgical instrument to clean a portion of the first surgical instrument. The first and second cleaning segments collectively define an instrument receiving channel sized and shaped to receive therein a second surgical instrument to thereby secure the first and second cleaning segments to the second surgical instrument.

Abstract: Systems and methods of providing an attendant support on an operating table include obtaining a cushion presenting an attendant support surface and coupling the cushion to a rail of the operating table such that the attendant support surface of the cushion is oriented at least partially laterally outward from the rail. The attendant support surface is operable to provide support to an attendant positioned adjacent to and leaning against the operating table.

Abstract: A minimally invasive device for cleaning surgical instruments includes a rod having first and second ends with a first sponge assembly fitted about the first end of the rod and a second sponge assembly fitted about the second end of the rod. At least one of the first and second sponge assemblies is removably secured to one of the respective first and second ends of the rod. Each of the first and second sponge assemblies is rotationally retained about the first or second ends of the rod such that the sponge assemblies are restrained from rotating relative to the rod.

Abstract: A method is provided of cleaning trocars or cannulas and a lens of a scope by using a minimally invasive device including a rod having at least one sponge attached to an end thereof. The method includes inserting one end of the device through a trocar such that the at least one sponge is in contact with an inner surface of the trocar to thereby clean the inner surface of the trocar. The device is extended through the trocar such that the sponge is positioned within a body cavity. The sponge is used to clean the lens of the scope while the scope and the sponge are within the body cavity.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the lens of a scope is disclosed. The device comprises a sleeve including an inner surface configured to engage a medical device; and a pad secured around the sleeve and configured to wipe the lens of the scope. While a cleaning fluid can be applied to the pad, the device does not require nor does it contain a reservoir for cleaning solution. A method of cleaning a lens of a scope using such a device is also disclosed. A lens cleaning system comprising the device positioned on a medical device, such as an elongated surgical instrument, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A minimally invasive device that concurrently cleans trocars or cannulas and the lens of the scope and a method of using the same is disclosed. The disclosed device may include a rod having at least one end and at least one sponge attached to at least one end of the rod. There is also disclosed a method of cleaning trocars or cannulas and the lens of a minimally invasive scope concurrently with the device. The method may include the steps of attaching a first sponge to the rod and inserting one end of the device through a trocar such that at least one sponge is in contact with the inner surface of the trocar. The device may be removed from the trocar after sufficient cleaning is performed. If the device is inserted through a different trocar, the sponge end may be used to concurrently clean a scope lens while the scope is within a body cavity.

Abstract: A device for cleaning the lens of a scope is disclosed. The device comprises a sleeve including an inner surface configured to engage a medical device; and a pad secured around the sleeve and configured to wipe the lens of the scope. While a cleaning fluid can be applied to the pad, the device does not require nor does it contain a reservoir for cleaning solution. A method of cleaning a lens of a scope using such a device is also disclosed. A lens cleaning system comprising the device positioned on a medical device, such as an elongated surgical instrument, is also disclosed.