Abstract: A disposable surgical kit for use with a lavage instrument provides a three dimensional enclosure to capture splash back and aerosols created by the procedure. The kit has a transparent surgical drape to be fitted to a lavage instrument. The drape has an opening for manual access to the wound. A drain receptacle with an absorbent pad is provided to trap the effluvia.

Abstract: A body split surgical drape for use in shoulder surgery includes a pouch for collecting fluids.

Abstract: A surgical drape system is provided including a drape component and a pouch component. The drape component has a main sheet portion and may have a fenestration for providing access to an operative site on a patient. The pouch component may be created from a rear panel and a front panel superimposed and partially sealed one to the other to provide a pouch having an open top and partially open sides. The rear panel is attached to the drape in proximity to the fenestration and holds the pouch in place on the drape. A number of spaced apart fasteners are disposed upon at least one of the panels proximate to the open top. The fasteners are for fastening sections of the front and rear panel to one another thus establishing alternating fastened and unfastened regions in the open top.

Abstract: The invention comprises a surgical drape formed of a sheet material having a periphery and with a particular type of aperture spaced from periphery. The invention further comprises a method of using the drape. The aperture has a dominant portion and at least one subordinate portion. At least one subordinate portion of the aperture radially extends from the dominant portion. An adhesive layer may underlie an area surrounding the aperture.

Abstract: A surgical drape for use in connection with a sterility maintenance cover has an opening that corresponds to an open window in a sterility maintenance cover to facilitate ventilation and access to a patient's head, a window that corresponds to a window in a sterility maintenance cover to enhance patient comfort and observation, and attachment means for releasably attaching the drape to a sterility maintenance cover, and one or more fenestrations to facilitate surgical access at desired locations.

Abstract: A combination surgical drape and blanket covers the entire body of a supine patient to provide draping and body temperature management in a single structure. A flexible sheet of plastic overlies a flexible substrate and is connected to the substrate at its periphery to create a hollow space into which warm air is pumped. A plurality of tie-downs maintains a low profile for the inflated cover. Removable panels grant access to areas of the body for surgical procedures. The structure includes a tool-holding platform and a releasably mounted urine drainage system that enables a patient to remain connected to a urine drainage bag even when the combination surgical drape and blanket is removed at the conclusion of a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A surgical retractor liner and integral drape suitable for inserting in an incision and adjusting in place to prevent cross-contamination during surgery between the incised cavity and the surrounding skin of the patient. In one embodiment, a flexible elastic liner impervious to microorganisms has resilient inner and outer rings at opposite ends for holding the liner firmly in the incision. The outer ring is rolled down over itself drawing the liner taut and contiguous in the incision. In another embodiment, a skirt is sealingly joined at the outer ring and tapers outwardly and sealingly joins to a drape around a central aperture therein. The inner ring is inserted and expanded against the inner edge of the incision, and the outer ring is rolled down over the liner and skirt to draw the liner taut in the incision and to retract the sides of the incision while positively anchoring the drape in place around the area of the incision.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.

Abstract: The invention is a device for application in the sterile area for controlling an electric instrument provided in the non-sterile area, with the sterile area being separated from the non-sterile area substantially by a covering. The invention comprises at least one sensor responsive to the magnetic field which is provided in the non-sterile area and a unit generating a magnetic field is provided in the sterile area. The at least one sensor responsive to the magnetic field and the unit generating a magnetic field are separated from each other at least by the covering. The unit generating the magnetic field is disposed relative to the at least one sensor responsive to a magnetic field so that a variation of the magnetic field in space and/or time, which is induced by the unit generating the magnetic field, is detectable by the at least one sensor responsive to the magnetic field and a sensor signal can be generated.

Abstract: A disposable surgical kit for use with a lavage instrument provides a three dimensional enclosure to capture splash back and aerosols created by the procedure. The kit has a transparent surgical drape to be fitted to a lavage instrument. The drape has an opening for manual access to the wound. A drain receptacle with an absorbent pad is provided to trap the effluvia.

Abstract: A surgical drape for use during surgery of a patient is provided. The surgical drape includes a sheet that is configured for covering at least a portion of the patient during surgery. At least one diverting feature is located on the sheet, and has substantially the same fluid absorbent properties as a section of the sheet that is immediately adjacent to the diverting feature. The diverting feature is configured for at least partially transferring fluid from one location on the sheet to another location on the sheet.

Abstract: A medical drape for retaining and controlling fluid flow comprising at least one polymeric film having a predetermined texture made from a plurality of cells able to retain fluid.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides for a surgical drape having a shoulder pouch useful for arthroscopic surgery. The shoulder pouch comprises a single folded sheet of flexible fluid impervious material with an opening in the rear central portion covered by an elastomeric sheet. The elastomeric sheet contains a contoured opening adapted to the anatomy of the shoulder. The top front portion of the pouch contains a wire running along the top edge and exiting at the rear portion, and a conformable strip located at the upper front portion as well. The shoulder pouch of the invention is anatomy specific and affords the practitioner increased control over the configuration of the drape and pouch throughout a surgical procedure.

Abstract: Surgical equipment for use with retractors in connection with surgery, comprising an adhesive patch (32) for fastening to a patient's skin surface, a surgical sheet (30) for partly covering a patient's body, and assistance ring (18) form positioning between the lower surface of the sheet and the upper surface of the adhesive patch, having a row of upwardly protruding gripping nipples (20) for sliding through a row of holes in the sheet and through corresponding shaft holes (26) on retractors (22) thereby being fastened to assistance rings.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end, an inflatable bladder substantially surrounding a perimeter of the open end, and a pump coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder. According to another embodiment of the invention, an apparatus used for collecting fluids during a medical procedure includes a fluid collection pouch having an open end with a perimeter, a channel surrounding approximately one half of the perimeter of the open end, an inflatable bladder disposed within the channel, and a pump disposed within the channel and coupled to the inflatable bladder. The pump is operable to inflate the inflatable bladder.

Abstract: An image guided surgery system to enable a surgeon to move a surgical tool into a desired position relative to a body part is provided. The system works by accurately superimposing representations of the tool being used in the surgical field over images of the body part such that real-time tool position feedback is provided to the surgeon. The system uses a fluoroscopic x-ray device to generate two-dimensional body part images, a localizing device to determine the poses of surgical tools and the x-ray device, mathematical modeling of the imaging chain of the x-ray device, and a display for displaying the images of the body part superimposed with representations of the surgical tools. A digital flat-panel x-ray imager permits fluoroscopic x-ray device to be used in any orientation without being affected by distortions due to local magnetic fields.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a surgical drape having a base sheet and an absorbent sheet with at least one opening. A transparent or clear sheet is attached to the edges of the opening and has at least one fenestration for performing surgery when the drape is covering a patient.

Abstract: A sterile drape serving to preserve the sterile integrity of an operating field is disclosed. The drape has a rigid optically clear window which allows a visible light beam, such as a laser beam, to exit a targeting device without refraction or distortion that could result in misalignment of the visible light beam relative to a targeted object. The rigid optically clear window is made of a material having an ability to transmit light and which ability remains substantially unchanged after the drape has undergone a gamma radiation sterilization process. The drape is positioned so that the optically clear window is located across the device window. The optically clear window is adjusted with respect to the device window so that a secondary light beam caused by distortion due to misalignment of the windows disappears and only the visible light beam travels toward the targeted object.

Abstract: This subject invention is a protective shield for protecting indwelling medical devices, during showering, bathing, or swimming. This protective shield comprises an inner bag having an opening containing by a medical grade absorbent material, where the opening is surrounded by a medical grade adhesive for attachment to a patient's skin. The medical device in inserted into the bag through the absorbent material. This bag is covered by an attached outer cover, which has an adhesive material applied along it peripheral edge or attachment to the patient, which diverts the flow of fluid away from the opening of the inner bag. The absorbent material in opening of the inner bag traps and hold fluid penetrating the two adhesive barriers affording additional level of protection in preventing fluid from reaching the inside of the pouch.

Abstract: A speculum drape is provided which is adapted for attachment to a surgical speculum or retractor to preserve a sterile field at a surgical site. The speculum drape is made of a sheet of surgical drape material having an opening of a size corresponding to a surgical site in which a surgical operation is to be performed. The drape material has a plurality of tabs, flaps or other constructions by which the drape material can be secured to the surgical speculum or retractor. The tabs may be provided with adhesive material on one surface for securing the tabs to the speculum or retractor and with adhesive material on the other surface for being secured to underlying tissue of a patient or a conventional surgical drape placed on the patient.

Abstract: A close contact drape to be placed upon the front of the body from neck to above the knees to cover the body. The drape is secured behind the neck by interconnecting flaps using a closure. The drape is made of flexible cloth and has three laterally spaced pockets located at what is the chest area of the average female wearer. In each pocket there is disposed a flexible sheet plastic panel. Tactile sensation of a touching of the soft tissue of the human breast by a service provider is inhibited or prevented by the presence of the plastic panels overlying the chest area of the wearer of the drape.

Abstract: A surgical drape for use in connection with a sterility maintenance cover has an opening that corresponds to an open window in a sterility maintenance cover to facilitate ventilation and access to a patient's head, a window that corresponds to a window in a sterility maintenance cover to enhance patient comfort and observation, and attachment means for releasably attaching the drape to a sterility maintenance cover, and one or more fenestrations to facilitate surgical access at desired locations.

Abstract: A surgical drape for covering a patient during a surgical procedure is disclosed. The surgical drape includes a base sheet, a first fenestration formed in the base sheet through which a surgical procedure may be performed, an incise layer extending across the first fenestration, and an absorbent reinforcement panel disposed about the first fenestration. The reinforcement panel is positioned on the upper surface of the base sheet and has a reinforcement fenestration that is aligned with the first fenestration.

Abstract: An operating room drape for allowing the presence of a monitor or display panel close to a surgical field while maintaining a sterile field between the monitor and the surgical site. A window in the drape, or all of the drape, is formed of a high clarity material and at least the window is adapted to lie against the monitor screen to provide enhanced visibility. The window may be configured as a separate rectangular insert formed, for example, of a five mil EPV vinyl or other clear polymer medically acceptable material, and sterilized by a process such as ethylene oxide or gamma ray sterilization. The window material may be treated by a process such as corona discharge treatment to enhance its surface adherence properties, while a major portion of the drape, or a release portion, may be non-adherent to facilitate positioning of the window and also removal of the drape following use. The drape itself may constitute a bag.

Abstract: A friction control article including a backing layer having a first surface with an array of at least 100 upstanding stems per square inch and a second surface. At least a portion of the upstanding stems is an elastomeric material and the stems have an aspect ratio of at least 1.25. The first surface has a static coefficient of friction when dry of at least 0.6 and a static coefficient of friction when wet within 20% of the static coefficient of friction when dry. The first surface has a peel strength and a tensile strength of substantially zero when engaged with another slip control article. The first surface has a relatively high shear strength when engaged with another slip control article. The high shear forces are due primarily to the frictional properties of the elastomeric materials, not a mechanical interlock of the stems, such as on a mechanical fastener.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a surgical drape having a base sheet and an absorbent sheet with at least one opening. A transparent or clear sheet is attached to the edges of the opening and has at least one fenestration for performing surgery when the drape is covering a patient.

Abstract: A surgical drape manufactured or fabricated from a polymeric film having a low glare finish and a predetermined coloration for reducing the luminous intensity of light reflected from the surface thereof is provided. Such surgical drape thereby minimizes reflectivity therefrom, and thus eye strain and fatigue. The subject invention includes the use of colorants, dyes, pigments, etc. to form translucent polymeric surgical drapes that absorb a selected range of wavelengths from surface reflected light. More particularly, the use of coloring agents in combination with a textured surface yield a surgical drape possessing reduced luminance and glare, thereby mitigating eye strain and fatigue. The preferred range of reflected light, in order of preference, is 625-700 nm, 520-560 nm, 450-520 nm, 400-450 nm, 600-625 nm, and 560-600 nm.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides for a surgical drape having a shoulder pouch useful for arthroscopic surgery. The shoulder pouch comprises a single folded sheet of flexible fluid impervious material with an opening in the rear central portion covered by an elastomeric sheet. The elastomeric sheet contains a contoured opening adapted to the anatomy of the shoulder. The top front portion of the pouch contains a wire running along the top edge and exiting at the rear portion, and a conformable strip located at the upper front portion as well. The shoulder pouch of the invention is anatomy specific and affords the practitioner increased control over the configuration of the drape and pouch throughout a surgical procedure.

Abstract: A protector for protecting a central venous catheter disposed on a patient. The protector includes a plastic sheet sized to cover the central venous catheter and area on the patient around the central venous catheter. A pad having an absorbent layer of material and a cloth layer of material is attached to the plastic sheet. A pocket is preferably formed in the absorbent layer for receiving a portion of the central venous catheter.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical drape and a method of applying the drape to a patient. The ophthalmic surgical drape is made from a sheet having an aperture in the interior of the sheet, and at least two tear lines in the sheet extending from the aperture. The drape also has a field of skin compatible adhesive adjacent the aperture, with the field being traversed by the tear lines so as to divide the field into at least two portions. The drape may be provided in a folded condition in which tearing can be accomplished so as to divide the drape into two sections before the drape is unfolded. Also disclosed are two tear lines disposed along an oblique angle, and a method of applying the drape.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical drape and a method of applying the drape to a, patient. The ophthalmic surgical drape is made from a sheet having an aperture in the interior of the sheet, and at least two tear lines in the sheet extending from the aperture. The drape also has a field of skin compatible adhesive adjacent the aperture, with the field being traversed by the tear lines so as to divide the field into at least two portions. The drape may be provided in a folded condition in which tearing can be accomplished so as to divide the drape into two sections before the drape is unfolded. Also disclosed are two tear lines disposed along an oblique angle, and a method of applying the drape.

Abstract: An operating room drape for allowing the presence of a monitor or display panel close to a surgical field while maintaining a sterile field between the monitor and the surgical site. A window in the drape, or all of the drape, is formed of a high clarity material and at least the window is adapted to lie against the monitor screen to provide enhanced visibility. The window may be configured as a separate rectangular insert formed, for example, of a five mil EPV vinyl or other clear polymer medically acceptable material, and sterilized by a process such as ethylene oxide or gamma ray sterilization. The window material may be treated by a process such as corona discharge treatment to enhance its surface adherence properties, while a major portion of the drape, or a release portion, may be non-adherent to facilitate positioning of the window and also removal of the drape following use. The drape itself may constitute a bag.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a surgical drape that includes a liquid-absorbent top sheet (1) and a liquid-impervious sheet (2) immediately beneath the top sheet. The liquid-impervious sheet faces towards a patient when the drape is in use. According to the invention, at least one string of hotmelt glue (5) is disposed on the surface of the drape, this hotmelt glue extending from the upper side of the top sheet, through said top sheet and bonds with the liquid-impervious sheet.

Abstract: A fenestrated surgical drape has a panel having at least two portions and a centrally located fenestration. The two portions each have a deployment tab located on a portion distal end and the portions are folded near or on the fenestration so that the deployment tab is accessible and adapted to deploy the portion away from the fenestration. The portions are folded over the fenestration so that the inner surface surrounding the fenestration is unobstructed for ease in locating the fenestration over a patient application site.

Abstract: A surgical retractor liner (12) and integral drape (16) suitable for inserting in an incision and adjusting in place to prevent cross-contamination during surgery between the incised cavity and the surrounding skin of the patient. In one embodiment, a flexible elastic liner (12) impervious to microorganisms has resilient inner (20) and outer rings (18) at either end for holding the liner (12) firmly in the incision. The outer ring (18) is rolled down over itself drawing the liner (12) taut and contiguous in the incision. In another embodiment a skirt (14) is sealingly joined at the outer ring (18) and tapers outwardly and sealingly joins to a drape (16) around a central aperture (16a) therein.

Abstract: A flexible surgical drape has an adhesive side and a non-adhesive side. The adhesive side is adhesive across substantially its entire face. The drape consists of a flexible sheet suitable for covering a substantial portion of a patient's body. A pocket for catching patient secretions and other fluids is attached to the adhesive side of the drape. The drape contains an opening capable of receiving a removable valve, which, when in place, seals off the opening and prevents the passage of gases, secretions, and fluids that are typically present during a medical procedure. The valve can be made to lock into the opening so as to reduce the likelihood of its inadvertent removal. An examining tool such as a colonoscope fits through a hole extending through the valve and thus can be passed from one side of the drape to the other.

Abstract: A shield is provided to protect the outer portions of the cornea and the under surface of a cap of the cornea during LASIK surgery comprising an annular body with a concave lower surface and a central opening, The central opening is sized to be a little smaller than the outer diameter of the cut made to form the cap. The shield is positioned on the upper surface of the cornea and the folded cap to protect the outer edges thereof from exposure to the ray of the laser.

Abstract: A drape is described for use in various ophthalmic surgeries including refractive eye surgery. The drape can be configured in at least sixteen different ways for both single or bilateral eye surgical procedures. The drape includes an adhesive liner that acts as a cover for the non-surgical eye. A tent portion is also provided that allows the patient to blink or comfortably keep open the covered non-surgical eye. Allowing the patient to blink or keep open the covered non-surgical eye gives support or assists in fixation of the surgical eye. The drape is also positions the apertures are on the lower half of the drape in order to leave the bottom of the nose and mouth uncovered for patient comfort. An adhesive liner may be provided with the drape for allowing coverage of the non-surgical eye.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical drape and a method of applying the drape to a patient. The ophthalmic surgical drape is made from a sheet having an aperture in the interior of the sheet, and at least two tear lines in the sheet extending from the aperture. The drape also has a field of skin compatible adhesive adjacent the aperture, with the field being traversed by the tear lines so as to divide the field into at least two portions. The drape may be provided in a folded condition in which tearing can be accomplished so as to divide the drape into two sections before the drape is unfolded. Also disclosed are two tear lines disposed along an oblique angle, and a method of applying the drape.

Abstract: A medical drape for controlling fluid during a medical procedure. The drape includes a base sheet formed of a fluid impervious material which is placed underneath a patient and on an operating bed. A sealing lip, which is made of a material such as a plastic encapsulated, compressible foam to conform to the underside of the patient, is attached to the base sheet in a fluid tight fashion and serves to achieve a fluid tight seal between the medical drape and the patient positioned thereon. The sealing lip rings a region of the base sheet and causes fluid that runs down along the patient above the base sheet to collect on the base sheet region, from where it is funneled to a fluid collection pouch. In an alternate embodiment, the medical drape is provided with a patient covering main sheet. A method of controlling fluid run-off during medical procedures with the a medical drape is also disclosed.

Abstract: A generally V-shaped drape formed of polymer or related materials and which functions as a sling to hold the scrotum upwardly, and out of place, during medical analysis and treatment. The drape includes a V-shaped member, formed of a highly flexible polymer, such as polyethylene, and includes a pressure sensitive adhesive area at its lower end, for application to the base of the scrotum, and further includes pressure sensitive adhesive at the upper legs of the V-shaped drape, for application to the abdomen wall, to provide a sling that flurnishes continuing clearance for access to and application of the various medical instrumentation used especially during treatment of the prostate, or other proximal anatomy located at this region of the patient.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward a surgical drape having a base sheet including a primary fenestration and at least one secondary fenestration, the drape being suitable for use in surgical procedures having multiple surgical sites.

Abstract: An ophthalmic surgical drape and a method of applying the drape to a patient. The ophthalmic surgical drape is made from a sheet having an aperture in the interior of the sheet, and at least two tear lines in the sheet extending from the aperture. The drape also has a field of skin compatible adhesive adjacent the aperture, with the field being traversed by the tear lines so as to divide the field into at least two portions. The drape may be provided in a folded condition in which tearing can be accomplished so as to divide the drape into two sections before the drape is unfolded. Also disclosed are two tear lines disposed along an oblique angle, and a method of applying the drape.

Abstract: A sterile drape serving to preserve the sterile integrity of an operating field is disclosed. The drape has a rigid optically clear window which allows a visible light beam, such as a laser beam, to exit a targeting device without refraction or distortion that could result in misalignment of the visible light beam relative to a targeted object. The rigid optically clear window is made of a material having an ability to transmit light and which ability remains substantially unchanged after the drape has undergone a gamma radiation sterilization process.

Abstract: A medical drape for retaining and controlling fluid flow comprising at least one polymeric film having a predetermined texture made from a plurality of cells able to retain fluid.

Abstract: The present invention is a fenestrated craniotomy drape including a main sheet, translucent anesthesia side screens, a gusset forming the corners of the anterior edges of the drape, a run-off collection pouch whose back side is pressed flat and affixed to the drape, with a back side fenestration surrounding the fenestration of the main sheet, and a front side fenestration, and adjustable tube holders. The drape optionally includes a layer of a fenestrated absorbent material between the drape and the pouch, a solids screen and drain port in the pouch, and a ductile material about the edges of the front side fenestration of the pouch that holds the pouch open. The back-side fenestration of the pouch and those of the drape and the absorbent material are covered by an incise sheet, located between the back side of the pouch and the drape. The adhesive side of the incise sheet facing the patient is covered by a releasable backing.

Abstract: A surgical drape includes a sealable pouch to collect run-off from a surgical site. The pouch is open to receive fluid during a surgical procedure. When the procedure is completed, the pouch is sealed to prevent leakage of the fluid and to permit safe disposal of the contaminated drape. Preferably, the pouch is sealed with an interlocking ridge-and-channel structure of the type commonly used in food and sandwich bags.

Abstract: A surgical drape and an attachable fluid collection pouch is provided wherein the surgical drape exhibits a plurality of landing zones suitable for adhesively mounting the fluid collection pouch.

Abstract: A method for controlling the condition of a patient lying on an operating table during the course fo a surgical operation. At least one air-impervious surgical drape that includes an operation opening is laid over the patient, so that the surgical drape, or drapes, will hang down from the operating table along its long sides and short sides and therewith form an upwardly and laterally closed space whose roof and walls are formed by the surgical drape, or drapes. Conditioned air is delivered to the closed space by an air-conditioning unit, which includes an air outlet opening through which air can leave the closed space.

Abstract: For the covering of operation patients it has become customary to use a heat reflecting wrapping sheet for protecting the patients against loss of heat. At the operation area, a hole is cut in this sheet, whereafter the usual, sterile cover sheets (20) are placed around the area (16) and spread over the patient and the table. With the invention it is realised that it is advantageous to combine these sheets, viz. in providing the cover sheets (20) as double layer products with associated, separate and edge connected wrapping sheets (22), whereby the sterile personnel can easily arrange for the required wrapping and at the same time form the opening in the wrapping material with full safety for a correct location thereof. It will then only be required that the wrapping sheets (22) be co-sterilized with the cover sheets.