Abstract: A system for controlling an operation, wherein the system includes: at least one medical instrument configured to be at least partially inserted into a cavity to perform at least a portion of the operation, wherein the at least one medical instrument comprises at least one sensor for sensing the cavity; at least one flushing pump for flushing the cavity with fluid; and at least one suction pump for removing fluid out of the cavity, and a controller comprising hardware connected to the flushing pump and the suction pump. The controller configured to: automatically activate the suction pump upon activation of the flushing pump; and adjust flushing parameters and suction parameters based on sensor data acquired by one of the at least one sensor or preset conditions, wherein the parameters include at least one of a flushing duration, a suction force, or a fluid flow rate.

Abstract: A method is for picking goods assigned to different orders using a picking system with an automated guided vehicle and a goods receiving device rotatably mounted thereon for receiving goods in order-specific goods sectors. The method includes providing the first good to be picked, assigned to a first order, at a first transfer position, picking up the first good at the first transfer position by an order picker, positioning the picking system near the order picker, and rotating the goods receiving device relative to the automated guided vehicle in such a way that a first goods sector of the goods receiving device assigned to the first order faces the order picker.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating an insufflation gas is provided. The apparatus includes: an insufflation tube comprising an inlet for receiving a flow of insufflation gas; a nebulizer arranged to deliver a mist of a humidifier liquid into the insufflation tube for creating a humidified gas flow; and a microwave generator arranged to apply microwaves to a heating region of the insufflation tube, the heating region being downstream of the nebulizer for heating the humidified gas flow.

Abstract: A method and a system for loading and removing a goods container into and from a receiving container mounted on an AGV at a stationarily mounted loading station is provided. The loading station has a lifting device with a loading fork with two loading tines which can be moved vertically between an upper conveying level and a lower conveying level. Two vertical slots are provided in a side wall of the receiving container, which extend from the upper edge of the side wall to a lower section of the receiving container.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fixation element for holding a medical instrument during a reprocessing procedure, wherein the fixation element is configured to undergo a shape change during the reprocessing procedure. Also disclosed are a reprocessing tray and a method of reprocessing a medical instrument.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system (1) comprising a medical technology device (10) controllable via a foot switch (20), and a foot switch (20), wherein the foot switch (20) comprises a transmitter and the medical technology device (10) comprises a receiver for the wireless transmission of unambiguously assignable signals for the control from the foot switch (20) to the medical technology device (10), and wherein the receiver of the medical technology device (10) is designed to measure the signal strength of signals from the foot switch (20), and the medical technology device (10) is designed to emit a warning if the measured signal strength or the signal-to-noise ratio lies below a predefined threshold value.

Abstract: A medical device for exposing and holding open an operating area in the region of the oral cavity of a patient, preferably a laryngo-pharyngoscope retractor, the device having a holding structure that is fixable in the head region of the patient for mounting medical instruments and tools and a spatula that is insertable into the oral cavity for fixing the tongue or other parts in the operating area and that includes a spatula blade and a handle region, characterized in that the spatula includes two or more mutually adjacent adjustment elements that are movable relative to one another.

Abstract: A user assistance system of a reprocessing apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting at least one surgical instrument arranged in a cleaning basket, the user assistance system including: at least one electronically controlled display device; and a controller coupled with the at least one electronically controlled display device, the at least one electronically controlled display device being integrated in a loading station and being configured for arranging the cleaning basket on one side of the display device during the loading of the cleaning basket, the controller being configured to control the display device such that image information is displayed in an actual size and position which indicates a predetermined arrangement within the cleaning basket of the surgical instrument that is to be reprocessed.

Abstract: A pump device for use in operating theatres and to arrangements composed of corresponding pump devices and endoscopes. A pump device according to the invention for use in operating theatres includes a pump unit with a pump and a control unit, and a pump hose attached to the pump unit. The pump unit further includes a light source that can be controlled by the control unit to display the operating state of the pump unit. The pump hose has a fibre optic which extends along the pump hose, wherein the first end of the fibre optic is designed to couple in light from the controllable light source. The arrangement according to the invention includes a pump device according to the invention and an endoscope, which is designed to deliver flushing liquid to the operating site.

Abstract: A screen basket for the preparation of medical instruments. The screen basket having a substantially rectangular base area and an open upper side. The screen basket including: a first container part and a second container part, the first container part and the second container part each being open at an end face and each comprise a screen-like wall, the first container part being configured for insertion into the second container part; and at least one locking pin configured to be pushed through each of two or more push-through openings provided in one or more of the first container part and the second container part, the at least one locking pin selectively locking the first container part and the second container part together in at least two different positions with respect to each other.

Abstract: A pump device for use with an operating table in an operating room. The pump device including: a pump for pumping a rinsing liquid through a pump tube, and a controller configured to determine a height adjustment of the operating table in the operating room and control the pump pressure of the pump based on the detected height adjustment.

Abstract: A medical system includes an apparatus for generating at least one activation signal, and a medical device, wherein the medical device further includes an apparatus which receives the at least one activation signal and is arranged and configured to activate and/or deactivate the medical device when the apparatus for receiving the at least one activation signal detects a repetition of a predefined activation signal and/or activation signal sequence and/or the repetition thereof and/or a predefined activation signal duration within a predefined time period.

Abstract: A method for supplying rinsing solution during endoscopic interventions. The method including: conveying a rinsing solution by means of a rinsing solution pump from a rinsing solution supply to an endoscopic instrument to be introduced into the body cavity of a patient; and detecting at least one material characteristic of the rinsing solution by means of a measuring apparatus.

Abstract: A medical luminaire for photodynamic diagnosis. The medical luminaire including: a broad-band lamp for generating broad-band background light; a semiconductor lamp for generating short-wave excitation light, wherein the semiconductor lamp comprises a laser diode, the light from which is fed alternatively or additionally into a light path of the broad-band lamp, and a light fiber bundle for transporting the light, wherein the excitation light is transported in a partial bundle.

Abstract: A user assistance system of a reprocessing apparatus for cleaning and disinfecting at least one surgical instrument arranged in a cleaning basket, the user assistance system including: at least one electronically controlled display device; and a controller coupled with the at least one electronically controlled display device, the at least one electronically controlled display device being integrated in a loading station and being configured for arranging the cleaning basket on one side of the display device during the loading of the cleaning basket, the controller being configured to control the display device such that image information is displayed in an actual size and position which indicates a predetermined arrangement within the cleaning basket of the surgical instrument that is to be reprocessed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for storing and fully automatic output of a multiplicity of different products having substantially cuboid geometry, such as packaged CDs, DVDs, printer cartridges, books, etc., comprising at least one permanently installed storage rack for stocking the multiplicity of products, at least one selection station for selecting, from the multiplicity of stocked products, one product to be output by the apparatus at a product output point, at least one handling device that is movable relative to the at least one storage rack for retrieval of a selected product from the at least one storage rack and for transport of the product in question to a product output point of the apparatus, and at least one computer-assisted control unit for controlling the apparatus and its components.

Abstract: A pump device for use with an operating table in an operating room. The pump device including: a pump for pumping a rinsing liquid through a pump tube, and a controller configured to determine a height adjustment of the operating table in the operating room and control the pump pressure of the pump based on the detected height adjustment.

Abstract: A device for heating liquids to be supplied to the human body includes an electric heating, a conduit for passing liquid there through, which conduit includes a conduit body on which the electric heating acts for supplying heat, and a heating which acts by electromagnet radiation on the liquid in order to heat it, characterized in that the heating is a microwave heating which includes a microwave generator and a housing which is shielded against microwaves and which includes a cavity in which the microwave generator generate a microwave field, and that a section of the conduit is disposed to extend in the cavity.

Abstract: A pump device for use in operating theatres and to arrangements composed of corresponding pump devices and endoscopes. A pump device according to the invention for use in operating theatres includes a pump unit with a pump and a control unit, and a pump hose attached to the pump unit. The pump unit further includes a light source that can be controlled by the control unit to display the operating state of the pump unit. The pump hose has a fibre optic which extends along the pump hose, wherein the first end of the fibre optic is designed to couple in light from the controllable light source. The arrangement according to the invention includes a pump device according to the invention and an endoscope, which is designed to deliver flushing liquid to the operating site.

Abstract: A urological instrument having a working electrode, to which a high frequency can be applied in a bladder filled with liquid, and having a temperature sensor arranged at a fixed distance therefrom, is characterized in that the temperature sensor has two measuring electrodes which are arranged at a fixed distance relative to one another, can be brought into liquid contact, and are connected to a resistance measuring device.