The present disclosure relates to techniques for imaging tissue of a subject. An exemplary method comprises transitioning the liquid crystal light shutter to the closed state to prevent the global shutter imager from receiving visible light; illuminating the tissue of the subject with the fluorescence excitation illumination source to accumulate charge at a plurality of pixels of the global shutter imager, while the liquid crystal light shutter is in the closed state; reading a set of accumulated charge at the plurality of pixels of the global shutter imager to produce a set of imaging data; and generating a fluorescence image frame based on the set of imaging data.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
Computerized surgical and medical equipment with integrated
control units for processing, displaying and transmitting of
medical and surgical information, data and images;
computerized surgical and medical equipment incorporating
video and telephone conferencing interfaces.
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DUTY CYCLE OPTIMIZATION IN CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION SYSTEMS
CPR systems and/or CPR devices that are configured to operate in association with a particular duty cycle are disclosed. An example mechanical chest compression device includes a processor(s) and a chest compressing mechanism configured to be disposed on a chest of a subject and to move for administering chest compressions to the subject. The processor(s) is configured to cause the chest compressing mechanism to move for administering the chest compressions to the subject over a series of compression-decompression cycles, wherein a compression-decompression cycle of the series of compression-decompression cycles includes a compression phase that is shorter than a decompression phase. The processor(s) is further configured to determine, during the compression phase, that a criterion is satisfied, and to cause the chest compressing mechanism to transition to movement that corresponds to the decompression phase in response to determining that the criterion is satisfied.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
44 - Medical, veterinary, hygienic and cosmetic services; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services
Goods & Services
Downloadable and recorded computer software used in the
measuring of body parts; downloadable and recorded computer
software for receiving, processing, generating, modelling,
storing, displaying, managing, retrieving, browsing, sharing
and transmitting medical and surgical information and images
and patient data; downloadable and recorded computer
software for providing clinical decision support. Medical imaging apparatus containing medical imaging
equipment featuring recorded software and replacement parts
therefor. Providing medical information to medical professionals in
the form of reports for use during preoperative analysis,
surgical procedures and postoperative analysis and care.
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING MEDICAL FLUORESCENCE IMAGING USING A GLOBAL SHUTTER IMAGER AND A LIQUID CRYSTAL LIGHT SHUTTER
The present disclosure relates to techniques for imaging tissue of a subject. An exemplary method comprises transitioning the liquid crystal light shutter to the closed state to prevent the global shutter imager from receiving visible light; illuminating the tissue of the subject with the fluorescence excitation illumination source to accumulate charge at a plurality of pixels of the global shutter imager, while the liquid crystal light shutter is in the closed state; reading a set of accumulated charge at the plurality of pixels of the global shutter imager to produce a set of imaging data; and generating a fluorescence image frame based on the set of imaging data.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
H04N 23/56 - Cameras or camera modules comprising electronic image sensorsControl thereof provided with illuminating means
A method of visualizing tissue of a subject includes receiving a fluorescence image of the tissue including a plurality of intensity values. A first portion of the intensity values is associated with a first fluorescence emission that is from fluorescence agent that is preferentially accumulated or activated in a target region in the tissue, and a second portion of the intensity values is associated with a second fluorescence emission that is from fluorescence agent that is not located within the target region. The intensity values are analyzed to determine a set of local maximum intensity values. An enhanced fluorescence image is generated by applying a nonlinear contrast mapping based on the set of local maximum intensity values to the plurality of intensity values. The enhanced fluorescence image is displayed, and at least a portion of the target region is diagnosed or treated based on the displayed enhanced fluorescence image.
A61B 1/04 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor combined with photographic or television appliances
A61B 1/00 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor
A61B 1/06 - Instruments for performing medical examinations of the interior of cavities or tubes of the body by visual or photographical inspection, e.g. endoscopesIlluminating arrangements therefor with illuminating arrangements
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
Systems and methods incorporate both tracker-based navigation and intraoperative video to track surgical objects during a procedure. A tracker is disposed relative to a surgical instrument for treating patient tissue at a surgical site, and another tracker is disposed relative to a video device for capturing realtime video of the surgical site. A localizer cooperates with the trackers to generate data indicative of poses of the instrument and video device in a known coordinate system. A controller defines a virtual object in the known coordinate system and associated with the patient tissue based on the tracked pose of the video device and the realtime video. Based on the tracked pose of the instrument relative to the virtual object in the known coordinate system, the controller at least one of controls operation of the instrument and switches between a virtual model display of the patient tissue and the realtime video.
A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A61B 18/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for transferring non-mechanical forms of energy to or from the body
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REJECTING SPURIOUS MAGNETIC FIELDS DURING MAGNETIC MARKER LOCALIZATION
An exemplary method for detecting magnetic noise comprises: receiving a set of magnetic field gradient values obtained using a probe device; providing the set of magnetic field gradient values to a neural network to predict a marker state of a magnetic marker; providing the predicted marker state from the neural network to a magnetic field gradient prediction model to generate a predicted set of magnetic field gradient values; comparing the set of magnetic field gradient values obtained using the probe device with the set of predicted magnetic field gradient values; and providing a magnetic noise indicator depending on the comparison between the set of magnetic field gradient values obtained using the probe device and the set of predicted magnetic field gradient values.
Systems and methods for mapping zones for monitoring a position of a surgical instrument during a procedure from a model vertebra to a 3D image of a patient vertebra. A model vertebra in a first coordinate system is received, the model vertebra including a plurality of model features localized in the first coordinate system and a pose of a model zone in the first coordinate system. A 3D image of a first and second vertebra of a patient in a second coordinate system is also received. The model vertebra including the model zone is mapped to the first vertebra such that a zone for the first vertebra is generated. Input indicating a revised pose of the zone for the first vertebra is received, and a zone for the second vertebra is generated based on the revised pose of the zone for the first vertebra.
A soft tissue cuff apparatus for subcortical surgery of the brain includes a cuff body. The cuff body forms a ring-like shape in an expanded position and is formed of a flexible material. The cuff body extends between a first lip and a second lip, thereby forming a concave outer periphery where, during use, the cuff body is configured to contact and cradle at least a portion of the cortex. The first and second lips are configured to form a hold on to the cortex such that the soft tissue cuff apparatus creates a stable fit within the cortex to form a surgical corridor and allow access to a surgical site under the cortex without subjecting the surrounding soft tissue to further manipulation.
An example method includes outputting, by a connection status indicator disposed on a physiological sensor, a user-interpretable signal when the physiological sensor is communicatively disconnected from a medical device; detecting, by the physiological sensor, a physiological parameter of a subject; and outputting, by the physiological sensor to the medical device, data indicating the physiological parameter when the physiological sensor is communicatively connected to the medical device.
Systems, devices, and methods for using a retractable cable to connect an accessory device to a portable medical device are described herein. In some implementations, the retractable cable is retractably stored within a housing and is configured to connect the accessory device to the portable medical device. In some implementations, the retractable cable is configured to connect to a hub that is connected to the portable medical device. The example hub is, in various implementations, configured to connect to one or more retractable cable(s).
A person support apparatus, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, for a supporting an occupant includes an exit detection system that has, in some embodiments, multiple user-selectable zones. An alert is triggered when the occupant crosses a boundary of the selected zone. A first zone has a boundary that is adjusted based on a condition of the person support apparatus, such as the width of the support deck or other characteristic. A second zone has a boundary that is not adjusted based on the condition of the person support apparatus, but which may have a boundary that is dependent on an initial location of the occupant when the exit detection system is armed. The initial location of the occupant may correspond to a center of gravity of the occupant.
A61G 7/012 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame raising or lowering of the whole mattress frame
A61G 7/015 - Beds specially adapted for nursingDevices for lifting patients or disabled persons having adjustable mattress frame divided into different adjustable sections, e.g. for Gatch position
An exemplary method for detecting magnetic noise comprises: receiving a set of magnetic field gradient values obtained using a probe device; providing the set of magnetic field gradient values to a neural network to predict a marker state of a magnetic marker; providing the predicted marker state from the neural network to a magnetic field gradient prediction model to generate a predicted set of magnetic field gradient values; comparing the set of magnetic field gradient values obtained using the probe device with the set of predicted magnetic field gradient values; and providing a magnetic noise indicator depending on the comparison between the set of magnetic field gradient values obtained using the probe device and the set of predicted magnetic field gradient values.
A61B 5/06 - Devices, other than using radiation, for detecting or locating foreign bodies
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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PHYSICAL HUB FOR CABLES OF A PORTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE
Systems, devices, and methods for connecting one or more sensors to a portable medical device using a hub are described herein. In some implementations, an example hub includes a device port configured to connect the hub to the portable medical device, and a first port and a second port configured to connect the hub to a first sensor and a second sensor, respectively. In some implementations, an example hub includes a first holder and a second holder configured to couple to a first cable and a second cable. The example hub is attached to a patient support apparatus or a garment.
A61B 5/273 - Connection of cords, cables or leads to electrodes
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/1455 - Measuring characteristics of blood in vivo, e.g. gas concentration or pH-value using optical sensors, e.g. spectral photometrical oximeters
A61B 5/256 - Wearable electrodes, e.g. having straps or bands
A61B 5/28 - Bioelectric electrodes therefor specially adapted for particular uses for electrocardiography [ECG]
17.
UNIFIED COMMUNICATION AND EQUIPMENT TRACKING MOBILE APPLICATION FOR MEDICAL ENVIRONMENTS
A mobile application providing a unified system for tracking visual equipment and enhancing communication in medical environments. The mobile application features tools for designing OR layouts, tracking equipment by serial numbers, and real-time troubleshooting. The mobile application integrates various forms of communication into a single platform and offers customizable administrative access and secure data management, streamlining operations, improving communication, and increasing efficiency in healthcare settings.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
H04M 1/72403 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
18.
Medical Waste Collection Systems, Manifolds, And Related Methods
A medical waste collection system includes a medical waste collection device for providing suction at a surgical site, and a manifold releasably couplable to the medical waste collection device. The manifold defines a pathway through which the medical waste collection device is configured to provide suction to the surgical site. The medical waste collection device is configured to control activation of suction based on a proper manifold being present.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
G06K 19/04 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the shape
19.
Manifold for filtering medical waste being drawn under vacuum into a medical waste collection system and related methods
A method of manufacturing a surgical waste collection manifold with a volume collected datum and a rover type to ensure compatibility with a surgical waste collection rover is provided. The method includes obtaining a second manifold having a second housing defining a surface, the housing defining a second manifold volume and a second outlet opening in fluid communication with the second manifold volume, and coupling a second circuit to the surface of the second manifold, comprising a second memory device including a third memory bank and a fourth memory bank, the third memory bank including a fifth memory field and the fourth memory bank including a sixth memory field. The method may further include programming the fifth memory field with an encrypted first hash digest based on the rover type and programming the sixth memory field with an encrypted second hash digest based on the volume collected datum.
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
G06F 21/56 - Computer malware detection or handling, e.g. anti-virus arrangements
G06F 21/62 - Protecting access to data via a platform, e.g. using keys or access control rules
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
G06F 21/51 - Monitoring users, programs or devices to maintain the integrity of platforms, e.g. of processors, firmware or operating systems at application loading time, e.g. accepting, rejecting, starting or inhibiting executable software based on integrity or source reliability
G06F 21/70 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer
20.
Surgical Handpiece For Determining Breakthrough Depth Of A Bore Formed In Bone
A drill for driving a drill bit into a solid object such as bone. The drill includes a rotor with a bore that transmits rotational movement to the drill bit. The drill bit extends through the rotor bore. A probe extends forward from the drill to measure bore depth. The probe is moveably mounted to the drill so as to extend into the rotor bore. As the drill and drill bit advance forward the probe remains static. As a result of the advancement of the drill the rotor extends over the proximal end of the probe.
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A deployment system for a magnetic marker includes a cannula having a lumen, an open distal end, and a at least one lateral aperture; and a magnetic marker having a body and at least one resilient prong extending from the body, the at least one resilient prong configured to have an expanded state and a compressed state, wherein the magnetic marker is configured to be stored in the expanded state within the lumen of the cannula such that at least a portion of the at least one resilient prong is within a corresponding lateral aperture of the at least one lateral aperture of the cannula, wherein the lumen has a diameter configured to compress the at least one resilient prong of the magnetic marker into the compressed state during deployment of the magnetic marker.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
22.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR OCCLUDING AN ANEURYSM
In an example, an occlusion device includes a mesh body having a first end and a second end. The mesh body includes a circumferential fold line between the first end and the second end to define a dual layer of mesh material. The mesh body defines (i) an inner braid portion between the first end and the circumferential fold line and (ii) an outer braid portion between the second end and the circumferential fold line. The occlusion device also includes an inner fastener coupled to the first end of the mesh body, and an outer fastener coupled to the second end of the mesh body. The inner fastener is coupled to the outer fastener. The inner fastener and the outer fastener are configured such that a position of the inner fastener relative to the outer fastener is intraoperatively adjustable to adjust a diameter of the mesh body.
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
23.
CONTINUOUS POLYPHONIC AUDIO SYNTHESIZER FOR SURGICAL LOCALIZATION FEEDBACK
An exemplary method for providing feedback by a localization system comprises: obtaining location information of a marker, wherein the location information is generated by the localization system; generating a feedback signal comprising a plurality of audio tones, wherein each audio tone has a frequency different from the other audio tones of the plurality of audio tones, and wherein each audio tone is associated with a respective activation function of a plurality of activation functions, the respective activation function configured to modulate an amplitude of the respective audio tone based on the obtained location information of the marker; and providing the feedback signal to indicate the location information of the marker.
A deployment system for a magnetic marker includes a cannula having a lumen, an open distal end, and a at least one lateral aperture; and a magnetic marker having a body and at least one resilient prong extending from the body, the at least one resilient prong configured to have an expanded state and a compressed state, wherein the magnetic marker is configured to be stored in the expanded state within the lumen of the cannula such that at least a portion of the at least one resilient prong is within a corresponding lateral aperture of the at least one lateral aperture of the cannula, wherein the lumen has a diameter configured to compress the at least one resilient prong of the magnetic marker into the compressed state during deployment of the magnetic marker.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
The present disclosure relates generally to a surgical system. The surgical system may generally comprise one or more surgical instrument assemblies and/or a surgical navigation system. The surgical instrument assemblies may comprise a tracking device capable of being tracked by the surgical navigation system. The surgical system may also be configured to allow the user to define one or more alert zones relative to the anatomical structures of the patient and or the surgical pathway. The surgical system may further comprise an alert device in communication with the surgical navigation system, such that the alert device may be configured to provide a user-perceptible alert to the surgeon or medical professional based on the position of the surgical instrument, as determined by the surgical navigation system, relative to the defined alert zones and/or surgical pathway.
An exemplary method for providing feedback by a localization system comprises: obtaining location information of a marker, wherein the location information is generated by the localization system; generating a feedback signal comprising a plurality of audio tones, wherein each audio tone has a frequency different from the other audio tones of the plurality of audio tones, and wherein each audio tone is associated with a respective activation function of a plurality of activation functions, the respective activation function configured to modulate an amplitude of the respective audio tone based on the obtained location information of the marker; and providing the feedback signal to indicate the location information of the marker.
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to modular wall systems and methods of installing modular wall systems in hygienic environments. In one aspect, gap cover apparatus are disclosed. In one aspect, backplate arrangements are disclosed. In one aspect, non-progressive installation methods are disclosed. The modular wall systems can eliminate protruding ledges while maintaining structural integrity and hygienic properties.
E04F 13/12 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements of metal
E04C 2/08 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by specified materials of metal, e.g. sheet metal
E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
E04F 13/21 - Fastening means specially adapted for covering or lining elements
E04F 13/24 - Hidden fastening means on the rear of the covering or lining elements
28.
Image Guided Surgery System Guide Wire and Methods of Manufacturing and Use
The present disclosure provides a guide wire system comprising (a) a guide wire having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the guide wire comprises a superelastic material, (b) a first connector coupled to the proximal end of the guide wire, (c) a second connector coupled to the guide wire between the distal end and the proximal end, (d) an electromagnetic sensor coupled to the distal end of the guide wire, and (e) a polymeric tube surrounding the guide wire and at least a portion of the electromagnetic sensor.
A method for controlling medical devices includes receiving a user input to a user control device that is communicatively connected to a first medical device controller, the first medical device controller configured to control a first medical device; transmitting a message associated with the user input from the first medical device controller to a second medical device controller; and controlling, by the second medical device controller, based on the message, a second medical device communicatively connected to the second medical device controller.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/04842 - Selection of displayed objects or displayed text elements
Methods of assessing a patient shoulder anatomy is provided. The method includes receiving one or more 3D models based on the patient shoulder anatomy, applying motion data based on a glenohumeral joint to the one or more 3D models, and determining a track engagement of the glenohumeral joint based on the applied motion data. A computing system programmed to perform these methods is also described.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 20/40 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to mechanical, radiation or invasive therapies, e.g. surgery, laser therapy, dialysis or acupuncture
31.
Techniques For Detecting A Force Acting On A Base Of A Patient Transport Apparatus
A patient transport apparatus for use with a vehicle, comprising a lift mechanism between a base and a support frame to move between an extended configuration defining a first distance and a retracted configuration defining a second distance. An interface generates a user signal. A sensor generates a sensor signal corresponding to force acting on the base relative to the support frame. A controller determines if the user signal corresponds to an extend or retract command; determines if the force acting on the base has exceeded a predetermined threshold value based on the sensor signal; drives the lift mechanism toward the extended configuration where the user signal corresponds to the extend command and toward the retracted configuration where the user signal corresponds to the retract command; and interrupts driving the lift mechanism to stop motion of the lift mechanism in response to the sensor signal exceeding the predetermined threshold value.
A surgical system for operating on a bone of a patient is described. The surgical system may include a surgical instrument that features a camera and/or an inertial measurement unit. The surgical system may further include a control system to superimpose virtual representations on a medical image based on the output of one of the camera and the inertial measurement unit. The virtual representation or an alternative virtual representation may further be based on the output of a depth sensor. In certain instances, the surgical instrument may feature a control system that is configured to determine a length of an end effector based on the signal from the camera. The disclosure may also feature a control system that obtains a plurality of 2-D X-ray images and selects one or more of the 2-D X-ray images based on one or more criterion, such as a radial distance, an image boundary, an output of a depth sensor, a relative orientation, and the like. The control system may control a display to display the selected 2-D image.
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
A medical device for delivering a liquid to an electrosurgical instrument. A plunger is movably disposed and biased within a fluid reservoir. The plunger includes a first colored portion and a second colored portion. The first colored portion is viewable through the window with the fluid reservoir containing a first volume, and movement of the plunger is configured to expose the second colored portion as the fluid reservoir discharges liquid. A housing of the device may include a first shell including a female snap and a second shell including a male snap. The female snap includes a female annular projection, a female snap undercut, and a central locking feature. The central locking feature is received within a male annular projection to extend from the first shell to an axial position closer to a distal end of the female annular projection than the female snap undercut.
A method of improving personnel actions in an operating room includes capturing at least one image of the operating room by at least one camera, wherein the at least one image depicts at least one medical personnel; processing the at least one image by a computing system to identify at least one action performed by the at least one medical personnel; determining, using the computing system, a relationship between the at least one action and a metric associated with a surgical workflow in the operating room; and generating, using the computing system, instructions for improving personnel actions in the operating room based on the determined relationship.
A61B 34/10 - Computer-aided planning, simulation or modelling of surgical operations
G06F 16/50 - Information retrievalDatabase structures thereforFile system structures therefor of still image data
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G06V 40/10 - Human or animal bodies, e.g. vehicle occupants or pedestriansBody parts, e.g. hands
G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
G08B 21/04 - Alarms for ensuring the safety of persons responsive to non-activity, e.g. of elderly persons
G09B 5/02 - Electrically-operated educational appliances with visual presentation of the material to be studied, e.g. using film strip
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
36.
SYSTEMS FOR MONITORING OXYGEN BOTTLES USED WITH PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES
A system for associating an oxygen bottle with a patient on a patient support apparatus having an apparatus transceiver. The oxygen bottle includes a tank, a regulator, a bottle sensor, and a bottle transceiver configured to communicate with the apparatus transceiver. A server transmits patient data of the patient. A controller uses wireless communication between the transceivers to determine a position of the oxygen bottle relative to the patient support apparatus, associate the oxygen bottle with the patient support apparatus based on the position of the oxygen bottle, receive the patient data, determine target oxygen parameters based on the patient data, compare the target oxygen parameters with operating parameters from the bottle sensor, and output information to a user interface based on the comparison of the one or more target supplemental oxygen parameters with the one or more operating parameters of the oxygen bottle associated with the patient support apparatus.
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
37.
Display screen or portion thereof with a bed bay identification icon
Defibrillators with enhanced functionality during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) periods are described. The enhancements include predicting a length of a charging period of a capacitor of the medical device so that capacitor is shock charged at the end of the CPR period. The enhancements also include re-assessing an electrocardiogram (ECG) signal for continued presence of a shockable rhythm during the CPR period and before administration of a defibrillation shock. Together the enhancements can improve the timing and recommended administration of defibrillation therapy.
Disclosed are methods and systems that can transmit medical imaging data. These methods and systems can include generating a first video stream based on imaging data generated by an imaging device, wherein the first video stream comprises a first bitrate; generating a second video stream based on the imaging data, wherein the second video stream comprises a second bitrate lower than the first bitrate; transmitting the first video stream for consumption by a first device; and concurrently transmitting the second video stream for consumption by a second device.
H04N 21/2343 - Processing of video elementary streams, e.g. splicing of video streams or manipulating encoded video stream scene graphs involving reformatting operations of video signals for distribution or compliance with end-user requests or end-user device requirements
H04N 19/40 - Methods or arrangements for coding, decoding, compressing or decompressing digital video signals using video transcoding, i.e. partial or full decoding of a coded input stream followed by re-encoding of the decoded output stream
Systems, devices, and methods provide up-to-date defibrillation shock recommendations. In an example method, multiple segments of an electrocardiogram (ECG) of an individual are detected from an individual receiving chest compressions. The multiple segments are evaluated to determine whether the individual is exhibiting a shockable heart rhythm. A medical device outputs a recommendation indicating whether a defibrillation shock is advised based on the most recent determination of the individual's heart rhythm. For example, the medical device outputs an up-to-date recommendation on-demand in response to an input signal from a user. In some examples, the medical device updates the recommendation based on ongoing analysis of the ECG.
G16H 20/30 - ICT specially adapted for therapies or health-improving plans, e.g. for handling prescriptions, for steering therapy or for monitoring patient compliance relating to physical therapies or activities, e.g. physiotherapy, acupressure or exercising
G16H 40/63 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for local operation
G16H 50/30 - ICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for calculating health indicesICT specially adapted for medical diagnosis, medical simulation or medical data miningICT specially adapted for detecting, monitoring or modelling epidemics or pandemics for individual health risk assessment
A location detection system identifies the locations of medical devices such as patient support apparatuses and/or patient care devices within a medical facility. The devices communicate via a wired connection to one or more medical facility systems (e.g. nurse call system, computer network, etc.), and/or via a wireless connection to such systems. The location detection system automatically determines location information of the devices and communicates the location information so that the recipient of any outgoing alerts and/or other information sent from the devices is apprised of the location of the particular device sending the alert or other information. Caregivers are thereby able to respond to the correct location of an alert, and software systems such as EMR systems, admission discharge and transfer (ADT) systems, etc. are able to correlate transmitted device data with the location and/or patient assigned to that location.
A61B 5/11 - Measuring movement of the entire body or parts thereof, e.g. head or hand tremor or mobility of a limb
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes Identification of persons
G16H 40/67 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the operation of medical equipment or devices for remote operation
43.
Systems And Methods For Implementing Adjunct Technology To Facilitate A Surgical Procedure
A method of facilitating a surgical procedure includes receiving a first input including a first surgical article type and a first quantity of the first surgical article type for surgical articles that have been counted in to the procedure, displaying an electronic count including the first surgical article type and the first quantity of the first surgical article type, and receiving a subsequent input to alter the count. The method further includes capturing, with a microphone, speech including a verbal count for the surgical articles that have been counted in to the procedure, converting the verbal count into machine-encoded values including a second surgical article type and a second quantity, and comparing the electronic count to the machine-encoded values to identify a discrepancy. The method further includes displaying the identified discrepancy.
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An insertion tool for inserting a suture anchor into bone includes three concentric shafts coupled to a handle. An intermediate shaft is rotatable relative to the handle to rotate the anchor body. An inner shaft within the intermediate shaft has a distal end for coupling to an eyelet positionable distally of the anchor body. An outer shaft disposed about the intermediate shaft translates distally to advance the anchor body towards the eyelet. A retention suture and at least one repair suture may be coupled to the eyelet such that their free ends are coupled to the handle. The free ends of the retention suture extend within the intermediate shaft and through a space between a ring gear and a spur gear of the handle. During operation, the distance between the handle and the distal end of the inner shaft remains constant so as to maintain tension in the repair suture.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
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An irrigated electrode assembly has a proximal portion with a proximal end and a distal portion with a distal end. The assembly includes a first conduit defining an irrigation channel and a second conduit, both of which extend from the proximal portion to the distal portion of the irrigated electrode assembly. A proximal and a distal emitter is located on the distal portion of the assembly with the distal emitter being positioned distally relative to the proximal emitter. A fluid irrigation port is defined by the proximal or distal emitter and is in fluid communication with the first conduit. An insulative spacer extends between a distal end of the proximal emitter and a proximal end of the distal emitter. An insulative body houses the first and second conduits and extends from the proximal portion of the irrigated electrode assembly to a proximal end of the proximal emitter.
A sterilization container for medical instruments comprising a base and a lid. A latch may be attached to the lid. The latch may include a mount body and a lever body pivotably coupled to the mount body such that the lever body and the mount body cooperate to define an interior having an opening. A deflector may be positioned within the interior and movable with the lever body. The deflector may include a hub portion supported, a wing portion extending from the hub portion to positioned adjacent to the opening of the interior such that when the lever body is in a secured position the wing portion prevents access to the interior through the opening.
A61B 50/30 - Containers specially adapted for packaging, protecting, dispensing, collecting or disposing of surgical or diagnostic appliances or instruments
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A method of delivering a balloon implant into a patient includes slidably coupling one or more filaments coupled to tissue in the patient to the balloon implant while the balloon implant is outside the patient, advancing the balloon implant along the one or more filaments into the patient, and securing the balloon implant to the tissue.
A method for estimating extracorporeal blood volume in at least a portion of a fluid canister. A light source may be activated, and an image of the fluid canister is captured with an optical sensor. The image may be a color frame of a video stream. A color-related feature is extracted from at least a portion of the image. A concentration of hemoglobin is estimated based on the extracted color-related feature. A fluid level of fluid within the fluid canister may be estimated from the image. Extracorporeal blood volume is based on the estimated concentration of hemoglobin and a fluid volume or the estimated fluid level. The estimated extracorporeal blood volume is displayed on a display. The estimated extracorporeal blood volume and the estimated fluid level may be monitored over time. The optical sensor may be disposed on a handheld mobile device mounted to a side of the fluid canister.
A method of delivering a balloon implant into a patient includes delivering an augment to an implantation site within the patient, securing the augment to tissue when the augment is at the implantation site, and delivering a balloon implant including a balloon to the implantation site and inflating the balloon such that movement of the balloon implant is restrained based on a position of the augment
System and method of managing one or more surgical articles, wherein the surgical article can include a surgical sponge comprising an identification element, and wherein managing can include counting, locating, or both. The identification element can be a RFID tag. The RFID tag stores unique identification information relative to the surgical sponge. The system and method for detecting RFID tags may include a hand-held RFID reader operable in a first count-in mode and in a second count-out mode; the hand-held RFID reader may be receivable in a cradle that can determine the presence of the hand-held RFID reader in the cradle; and where operation of the hand-held RFID reader in the second count-out mode is enabled when the hand-held RFID reader is present in the cradle and the second count-out mode is disabled when the hand-held RFID reader is absent from the cradle.
A61B 90/98 - Identification means for patients or instruments, e.g. tags using electromagnetic means, e.g. transponders
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51.
Obstacle Avoidance Techniques For Surgical Navigation
Surgical systems and methods to account for an obstacle at a surgical site. A localizer tracks the surgical site using a first tracking modality and a vision device tracks the surgical site using a second tracking modality different from the first tracking modality. Controller(s) determine, based on tracking data from the localizer, a first positional relationship between the localizer and the surgical site. The controller(s) determine, based on tracking data from the vision device, a second positional relationship between the vision device and the surgical site. The controller(s) compare the first and second positional relationships to identify a discrepancy wherein the second positional relationship fails to match the first positional relationship. The controller(s) evaluate the discrepancy to identify an object presents an obstacle at the surgical site and generate a response to account for the obstacle.
A catheter includes: a tubular structure having a first ring element, a second ring element, and a third ring element; wherein the tubular structure comprises a first set of connecting members between the first ring element and the second ring element; wherein the tubular structure comprises a second set of connecting members between the second ring element and the third ring element; wherein the second ring element comprises a first ring portion and a second ring portion, wherein each of the first and second ring portions extends in a non-perpendicular direction with respect to a longitudinal axis of the tubular structure, and wherein the first and second rings together form a non-planar configuration for the second ring element.
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(1) Providing medical and scientific research information in the field of clinical trials; providing information in the field of clinical research via a website
A fluid management system for medical usage comprises: a first chamber having a fluid inlet; a second chamber having a fluid outlet; a third chamber configured to be pressurized at a pressure setpoint, wherein the third chamber is connected to the first chamber via a first set of one or more openings and connected to the second chamber via a second set of one or more openings; a pump configured to transfer fluid received from the first chamber to the second chamber; and a flexible membrane fluidly isolating the third chamber from both the first chamber and the second chamber, wherein the flexible membrane is movable by a differential pressure between the third chamber and the second chamber such that the first chamber and the second chamber are fluidly connected via the first set of one or more openings and the second set of one or more openings.
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A61M 5/168 - Means for controlling media flow to the body or for metering media to the body, e.g. drip meters, counters
56.
DUAL-STAGE CROSSLINKING ENDOVASCULAR EMBOLIC AND METHOD OF USE
An embolic hydrogel for use with a patient comprise an aqueous buffer and at least one functionalized polymer respectively having at least one polymer backbone chemically modified with one or more functional groups. The functional group(s) facilitate formation of primary reversible crosslinks on the polymer backbone(s), such that the embolic hydrogel transitions from a gel state to a viscous liquid state in response to a shear force applied to the embolic hydrogel, and transitions from the viscous liquid state back to the gel state in response to an absence of a shear force applied to the embolic hydrogel. The embolic hydrogel further comprises at least one phase-transitioning polymer that creates secondary crosslinks therein in response to a physiological environment, such that the embolic hydrogel transitions from the gel state to a solid state.
A61B 17/12 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for ligaturing or otherwise compressing tubular parts of the body, e.g. blood vessels or umbilical cord
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A61L 24/04 - Surgical adhesives or cementsAdhesives for colostomy devices containing macromolecular materials
A surgical cutting system having a motor assembly including a housing, a motor, and a drive shaft driven by the motor. A surgical cutting tool having a hub is coupled to the housing. The hub has a protrusion extending away from an outer surface of the hub. A nose tube is coupled to the hub and defines a lumen. A cutting accessory is disposed within the lumen. The cutting accessory is rotated by the drive shaft of the motor assembly. A surgical driving assembly is connected to the surgical cutting tool. The assembly has a shroud defining a bore for receiving the nose tube. A handle is coupled to the shroud. A lever is pivotably coupled to the handle or the shroud. The lever engages with the protrusion to translate the cutting accessory within the bore of the shroud in response to pivoting of the lever.
Surgical systems and methods of operating the same involve controlling a robotic manipulator to move a cutting instrument to manipulate a bone at a surgical site. A navigation system has a localizer to track poses of a tracker coupled to a bone at a surgical site. A machine vision system has a vision camera. A control system is coupled to the robotic manipulator, the navigation system, and the machine vision system. The control system detects, with the machine vision system, an object at, or in proximity to, the surgical site and associate a virtual boundary with the detected object. The control system controls the robotic manipulator to move the cutting instrument to manipulate the bone based on the tracked poses of bone. The control system controls the robotic manipulator to constrain movement of the cutting instrument based on the virtual boundary such that the cutting instrument avoids the object.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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conducting and administering a program for healthcare professionals and healthcare advocates for the advancement of the wellbeing, wellness and safety of healthcare workers providing educational services concerning the wellbeing, wellness and safety of healthcare workers
60.
Surgical Drape Assembly For Tracking Unit With Infrared Sensors
In a surgical setting, a drape assembly is provided for a tracking unit comprising a casing presenting a face and infrared sensors supported by the face and being spaced apart from one another. The drape assembly has a single transparent window that is rigid and sized to cover the face and the plurality of infrared sensors. A flexible section is coupled to the single transparent window. The tracking unit further includes a first coupling interface disposed peripherally about the face. The single transparent window includes a second coupling interface configured to engage with the first coupling interface using a snap-fit connection to align the single transparent window to the face. The infrared sensors are configured to receive light through the single transparent window.
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A61B 34/20 - Surgical navigation systemsDevices for tracking or guiding surgical instruments, e.g. for frameless stereotaxis
A61B 46/23 - Surgical drapes specially adapted for patients with means to retain or hold surgical implements
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A patient support apparatus includes a frame supported relative to a floor, the frame configured to support a deck for supporting a patient thereon, and a lift assembly for raising or lowering the frame relative to the floor. The lift assembly includes lifting legs coupled to the frame and an actuator with a body and an extendible member. The actuator is mounted to one of the legs, rather than the frame, and mounted for linear movement with respect to the one leg, with the linear movement translated into rotational movement of the other leg by a link and crank arm arrangement.
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Wake-word processing by a wearable electronic device could be carried out when the device is worn by a user and is in a device sleep state, the device including a linear microphone array having at least two microphones vertically spaced from each other, and the device also including a processor. And the example method could involve (i) the at least two microphones of the linear microphone array receiving an audio waveform representing a wake-word utterance, (ii) the processor making a determination, based at least on an angle of arrival of the audio waveform at the at least two microphones of the linear microphone array and/or an energy level of the audio waveform received at the at least two microphones of the linear array, of whether to accept the wake-word utterance or rather to reject the wake-word utterance, and (iii) the processor controlling operation of the device based on the determination.
Systems and methods for automatic detection of surgical specialty type and procedure type are disclosed. One or more classification networks may be applied to automatically process input surgical image data in order to recognize and determine a surgical specialty type and a surgical procedure type depicted in the input image data. Based on the determination made by the system, one or more output indications may be generated and one or more surgical devices may be automatically controlled, such as by being optimized for use during the surgical procedure type and/or surgical specialty type represented by the input image.
G06V 10/44 - Local feature extraction by analysis of parts of the pattern, e.g. by detecting edges, contours, loops, corners, strokes or intersectionsConnectivity analysis, e.g. of connected components
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G06V 10/77 - Processing image or video features in feature spacesArrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using data integration or data reduction, e.g. principal component analysis [PCA] or independent component analysis [ICA] or self-organising maps [SOM]Blind source separation
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64.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING MEDICAL DATA FROM MEDICAL DEVICES TO A REMOTE SERVER
Described herein are methods and systems for transferring medical data from a removable data storage device to a remote server. The remote server receives, from a client computing system to which the removable data storage device is connected, medical data stored on the removable data storage device. A command file comprising information associated with a status of reception of the medical data is generated. The command file is written to the removable data storage device.
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65.
PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUSES WITH MOBILITY ASSESSMENT
A patient support apparatus is provided, such as a bed, cot, stretcher, or the like, that includes a sensor adapted to detect movement of the occupant while the occupant is supported on the support apparatus. A controller monitors outputs from the sensor in response to a mobility assessment control being activated. After monitoring the outputs for a period of time, the controller generates a mobility score based on the outputs from the sensor. In some embodiments, the controller use outputs from the sensor to determine which region of a defined surface area the patient has moved to. The controller records these visited regions over a time period and uses them to generate the mobility assessment. The mobility assessment provides an objective measure of an important factor used in predicting a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers.
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An example method performed by a reusable medical device (112) includes detecting first measurements of a flow rate of air along a first transmission path (118) through a disposable tube (108); and detecting second measurements of an amount of CO2 in the air along a second transmission path (124) through the disposable tube. The example method further includes determining an airway parameter of a subject (102) whose airway is fluidly coupled with the disposable tube based on at least one of the first measurements or the second measurements; and outputting an indication of the airway parameter.
A method and system for localizing a target (e.g., a fiducial marker, or other target) in an individual. The method includes transmitting an ultrasonic signal from a transducer array. Radiofrequency (RF) signal data is generated based on a reflected signal received at the transducer array. The reflected signal results from the transmitted ultrasonic signal, and at least a portion of the reflected signal includes a signal reflected from the target. A location of the target is determined relative to the transducer array based on the RF signal data. The location may include a distance from the target to the transducer array and/or a direction of the target relative to the transducer array. A location indicator is provided to an operator. The location indicator is based on the determined location of the target.
A61B 8/00 - Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
68.
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR PALPATING AND PENETRATING A JOINT CAPSULE
A device for palpating and penetrating a joint capsule of a subject includes a shaft having a distal tip configured for palpating the joint capsule of the subject; a needle disposed within the shaft and configured to penetrate the joint capsule of the subject; and a handle coupled to the shaft and comprising a slider configured to translate the needle between a retracted state in which a distal end of the needle is retracted within the shaft and a fully deployed state in which the distal end of the needle fully extends from the distal tip of the shaft.
Robotic surgical systems and methods involve controlling a robotic manipulator that supports a surgical tool. Controller(s) control the robotic manipulator to enable a user to direct movement of the surgical tool relative to a bone. A tracking system tracks movement of the surgical tool pursuant to the user's directed movement of the surgical tool for generating a tool path. Controller(s) generate a virtual boundary based on the tool path and control the robotic manipulator to move the surgical tool to manipulate the bone while constraining the surgical tool to remain within the virtual boundary.
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
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A milling module for converting bone stock into bone chips comprises a shell adapted for releasable attachment to a base module. The shell has an inlet opening through which bone stock is introduced into the shell and an outlet opening through which bone chips are discharged from the shell. A milling element is moveably disposed in the shell between the inlet opening and the outlet opening for converting bone stock into bone chips. The shell includes a base adapted for releasable attachment to the base module. The base includes the outlet opening and a lid removably attached thereto. The lid includes the inlet opening of the shell. The base and the lid are collectively configured so that removal of the lid from the base allows the milling element to be accessed.
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A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/16 - Instruments for performing osteoclasisDrills or chisels for bonesTrepans
A61B 90/00 - Instruments, implements or accessories specially adapted for surgery or diagnosis and not covered by any of the groups , e.g. for luxation treatment or for protecting wound edges
71.
Patient Transport Apparatus Having Caster Assembly Biasing Mechanisms
A patient transport apparatus including a support structure movable between a chair configuration for traversing floor surfaces and a stowed configuration for storage. A seat section is pivotably coupled to the support structure. A caster assembly includes a pin coupled to the support structure and defining a swivel axis, a caster frame arranged to pivot about the swivel axis between a plurality of caster orientations, a wheel coupled to the caster frame and arranged for engagement with the floor in the chair configuration, and a biasing mechanism interposed between the caster frame and the pin. The biasing mechanism urges the caster frame toward a stowed caster orientation in response to disengagement between the wheel and floor surfaces occurring as the support structure moves from the chair configuration to the stowed configuration.
A patient support apparatus including a support deck with a support surface and a deck section configured to move between a first position and a second position, a barrier to limit egress from the support surface operatively attached to the deck section for concurrent movement, and a user interface coupled to the barrier and configured to receive input from a user. The user interface includes a screen to display visual content to the user, and an input device to generate an input signal in response to receiving user input. An orientation sensor determines an orientation of the screen based on movement of the deck section between the first position and the second position. A controller is configured to perform a function in response to receiving the input signal, and maintain a predetermined orientation of the visual content displayed on the screen as the screen moves with the deck section.
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A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus and a powered device mounted relative to the patient support apparatus and an electrical circuit to power the powered device, with the electrical circuit having a wireless power receiver to inductively couple to and transfer electrical energy from a wireless power transmitter when the wireless power receiver is in proximity to the wireless power transmitter.
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H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 50/12 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling of the resonant type
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A marker device includes: a ring structure having a distal end, a proximal end, and a body, wherein the ring structure is made from a radiopaque material; wherein the distal end comprises protruding elements disposed circumferentially around an axis of the ring structure; and wherein the proximal end is configured to couple with, or extends from, a tubular structure. A catheter includes: a marker device having a ring structure with a distal end, a proximal end, and a body, wherein the ring structure is made from a radiopaque material; and a polymeric tube distal to the marker device, wherein the polymeric tube comprises a distal tip extending circumferentially around a longitudinal axis of the catheter; wherein the distal end comprises a distal ring tip extending circumferentially around the longitudinal axis, and wherein the distal ring tip does not completely lie in any plane that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
A system for providing healthcare information regarding a patient's hospital visit includes a health information application that operates on a plurality of electronic devices. The application displays first data regarding the patient's visit; processes information indicating a current location of the mobile electronic device; and displays second data regarding the patient's visit that is delayed until the mobile electronic device crosses a boundary of a geo-fenced area. The electronic device may also communicate with a bed server at the healthcare facility and authorize the bed server to automatically send a notification message to a second mobile electronic device associated with the patient's friend or family member based on the patient's sleep status and/or movement into or out of bed. The application may also gather and process data useful to healthcare administrators, such as HCAHPS survey scores, status data for medical devices, equipment servicing information, and other information.
G16H 40/40 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management of medical equipment or devices, e.g. scheduling maintenance or upgrades
G06Q 10/1093 - Calendar-based scheduling for persons or groups
G16H 10/60 - ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
G16H 40/20 - ICT specially adapted for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilitiesICT specially adapted for the management or operation of medical equipment or devices for the management or administration of healthcare resources or facilities, e.g. managing hospital staff or surgery rooms
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A calibration block for calibrating a hand-held surgical tool coupled to an end effector is provided. The calibration block includes a handle extending along a handle axis and a frame coupled to the handle. The frame includes a first and second frame member each defining a plurality of calibration features configured to receive or be engaged by the end effector. A calibration feature of the first frame member extends from the first frame member in a first direction, and a calibration feature of the second frame member extends from the second frame member in a second direction, the first direction being different from the second direction. The calibration block also includes at least three fiducial markers coupled to the frame, wherein the handle extends in a direction from the frame, and the at least three fiducial markers extend in an opposing direction from the frame.
A cartridge for a fluid management system includes a rigid body; a first flexible side sheet attached to a first side of the rigid body such that the first flexible side sheet and the rigid body define a first fluid path; and a second flexible side sheet attached to the second side of the rigid body such that the second flexible side sheet and the rigid body define a second fluid path, wherein the cartridge is configured such that the fluid enters the cartridge at the first fluid path, flows into the second fluid path from the first fluid path, and exits the cartridge at an exit of the second fluid path, and wherein the first and second flexible side sheets are configured to expand and contract to reduce pulsations of fluid moving through the first and second fluid paths.
A61M 5/44 - Devices for bringing media into the body in a subcutaneous, intra-vascular or intramuscular wayAccessories therefor, e.g. filling or cleaning devices, arm rests having means for cooling or heating the devices or media
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
The present disclosure is directed to table mount for mounting a touchscreen device to a surgical table. The table mount includes a clamp configured to releasably secure the table mount to a rail of the surgical table, a dock configured to receive a touchscreen device, and an arm assembly connected to the clamp and the dock. The arm assembly has at least one joint such that, when the touchscreen device is received in the dock, the touchscreen device is repositionable via a user force applied to the touchscreen device that overcomes a frictional force of the at least one joint, and the frictional force of the at least one joint is sufficient to maintain the touchscreen device in position after the user releases the touchscreen device and while the touchscreen device receives touch inputs.
F16M 11/10 - Means for attachment of apparatusMeans allowing adjustment of the apparatus relatively to the stand allowing pivoting around a horizontal axis
F16M 11/20 - Undercarriages with or without wheels
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articlesMeans for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
G06F 3/041 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means
79.
System And Method For Monitoring Offset During Navigation-Assisted Surgery
Surgical systems and methods for tracking physical objects near a target site during a surgical procedure are provided, the surgical system employs a navigation system and a surgical instrument; an instrument tracker is provided on the surgical instrument and a patient tracker is provided on the patient's target tissue; the system and method is configured to detect an error condition compromising accuracy of the navigation guidance and to track and monitor a tool-to-bone offset.
A cot fastening system for fastening a cot to an emergency vehicle includes a frame configured for mounting to the floor of an emergency vehicle, which has a longitudinal axis and a cot loading direction along the longitudinal axis. The system includes a first restraint assembly for coupling to a first cot attachment of the cot, which is mounted to the frame. The system further includes a second restraint assembly for coupling to a second cot attachment, which is also mounted to the frame. The system further includes a spring, such as a coil spring, for biasing the cot in a direction opposed from the loading direction of the frame to thereby apply a pre-load on at least one of said restraint assemblies.
A medical waste management system including a boom secured to a fixed structure of a medical facility. A waste container defines a waste volume sized to collect liquid waste material received through a suction line under the influence of a vacuum provided by a vacuum pump. The system may include a service head coupled to the boom and including the waste container. A vacuum port is in fluid communication with the waste volume, and discharge and/or cleaning ports also in communication with the waste volume may be provided. The vacuum pump may be integrated with the medical facility, and the system may include an offload pump integrated with the medical facility and in communication with the discharge port. The waste container may be supported on a mobile cart configured to be removably coupled with the boom. The system may further include a liquid measuring system coupled to the waste container.
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
An end effector assembly for releasably attaching to a drive cannula of a surgical handpiece assembly. The end effector assembly includes a drill bit extending along an axis between a cutting tip portion and an insertion portion. The assembly also includes a tip protector having a handle with a handle bore extending along a handle axis. The assembly also includes a receiver rotatably supported within the handle bore and constrained from translating along the handle axis relative to the handle. The receiver defines a receptacle capable of receiving the cutting tip portion of the drill bit. The handle is adapted to be gripped by a user to facilitate attaching the drill bit to the surgical handpiece assembly such that the drill bit and the receiver rotate concurrently relative to the handle.
A patient support apparatus supports a patient and includes a litter. A base is disposed below the litter. A lift mechanism is configured to move the litter and the base relative to one another between extended and collapsed positions. The lift mechanism includes first and second frame assemblies each including an outer frame member and an inner frame member arranged to move within the outer frame member. First and second rollers and first and second slide members are disposed between the outer and inner frame members. The first and second rollers are arranged to roll along at least one of the outer and inner frame members with a load exerted on the lift mechanism from the litter. The first and second slide members are arranged to slide along at least one of the outer and inner frame members with a load exerted on the lift mechanism from the base.
Devices for facilitating image-based determination of a blood component in medical waste. The device may be an insert including means for positioning and supporting the insert within the canister for an imaging feature of the insert to be spaced apart from an inner surface of the canister. The insert may include struts configured to engage ribs of the canister in a press-fit arrangement. The struts may be tapered inwardly toward a base of the canister. The insert may define slots providing fluid communication between a rear side and a front side of the insert. The insert may include a frame configured to be compressed to resiliently deform, and engage the canister in a press-fit arrangement. The insert may include feet for providing a fulcrum to facilitate coupling surfaces of the insert to the inner surface with adhesive.
G01N 33/49 - Physical analysis of biological material of liquid biological material blood
A61M 1/00 - Suction or pumping devices for medical purposesDevices for carrying-off, for treatment of, or for carrying-over, body-liquidsDrainage systems
G06K 7/14 - Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensingMethods or arrangements for sensing record carriers by corpuscular radiation using light without selection of wavelength, e.g. sensing reflected white light
85.
Display screen or portion thereof having a graphical user interface
An implantable metallic braid is formed out of groups of filaments of a first material, groups of filaments of a second material different from the first material, and groups of filaments of a third material different from the first material and the second material. The filaments are braided together by a braiding machine and are arranged in a starting filament arrangement on the braiding machine before braiding begins, wherein the first material is a radiopaque material, the second material is a support material, and the third material is a DFT comprising the first and second materials. Different arrangements of the filaments in the starting filament arrangement and in the braid result in different levels of detail that can be observed in images of the braid, wherein certain arrangements of the filaments result in enhanced radiopacity without affecting other mechanical properties of the braid.
A61F 2/90 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure
A method of assembling an apparatus for delivering an implant to a deployment site in a patient's vasculature, includes: positioning an implant engagement member at least partially within a lumen of a tubular structure, the tubular structure having a sidewall comprising a pattern of wires or struts; heating the implant engagement member; pressing at least a portion of the sidewall of the tubular structure radially inward into a surface of the implant engagement member so that the wires or the struts of the sidewall penetrate into the surface and create corresponding recesses therein; and after the recesses are created in the surface of the implant engagement member, hardening the implant engagement member.
A61F 2/91 - Stents in a form characterised by wire-like elementsStents in a form characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure characterised by a net-like or mesh-like structure made from perforated sheets or tubes, e.g. perforated by laser cuts or etched holes
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61F 2/82 - Devices providing patency to, or preventing collapsing of, tubular structures of the body, e.g. stents
A61F 2/95 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts
A61F 2/966 - Instruments specially adapted for placement or removal of stents or stent-grafts having an outer sleeve with relative longitudinal movement between outer sleeve and prosthesis, e.g. using a push rod
B23P 11/02 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for by first expanding and then shrinking or vice versa, e.g. by using pressure fluidsConnecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for by making force fits
An ambulance cot loading and unloading system for an emergency vehicle includes a base for mounting in the emergency vehicle and an arm mounted for linear movement along the base, wherein the arm configured to support a cot while the cot is being loaded into or unloaded from the emergency vehicle. The ambulance cot loading and unloading system further includes an indicator mounted relative to the arm and a control system, which is in communication with the indicator and configured to generate a status indication of the cot loading and unloading system at the indicator.
B65G 35/06 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
An ambulance cot loading and unloading system for an emergency vehicle includes a base for mounting in the emergency vehicle and an arm mounted for linear movement along the base, wherein the arm configured to support a cot while the cot is being loaded into or unloaded from the emergency vehicle. The ambulance cot loading and unloading system further includes an indicator mounted relative to the arm and a control system, which is in communication with the indicator and configured to generate a status indication of the cot loading and unloading system at the indicator.
B65G 35/06 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
The present disclosure may be embodied as a probe for determining a position and pose of an anisotropic magnetic marker having a known size, shape, and magnetization. The probe has a substrate having a first side, a second side, a longitudinal axis, and a transverse axis. A first magnetic sensor is on the first side of the substrate. A second magnetic sensor is on the first side of the substrate and spaced apart from the first magnetic sensor along the longitudinal axis of the substrate and spaced apart from the first magnetic sensor along the transverse axis of the substrate. A third magnetic sensor is on the second side of the substrate. Each of the first magnetic sensor, the second magnetic sensor, and the third magnetic sensor is a multidimensional magnetic sensor. A processor is configured to determine a disposition of the magnetic marker in five degrees of freedom.
The present disclosure may be embodied as a probe for determining a position and pose of an anisotropic magnetic marker having a known size, shape, and magnetization. The probe has a substrate having a first side, a second side, a longitudinal axis, and a transverse axis. A first magnetic sensor is on the first side of the substrate. A second magnetic sensor is on the first side of the substrate and spaced apart from the first magnetic sensor along the longitudinal axis of the substrate and spaced apart from the first magnetic sensor along the transverse axis of the substrate. A third magnetic sensor is on the second side of the substrate. Each of the first magnetic sensor, the second magnetic sensor, and the third magnetic sensor is a multidimensional magnetic sensor. A processor is configured to determine a disposition of the magnetic marker in five degrees of freedom.
A cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) device has a clamp mechanism coupled with a support leg, structured to move between an unlocked position and a locked position to secure the support leg to a locking rod of a base member. The CPR device further includes a movable stopper comprising a strip-formed spring slidably coupled with the support leg and configured to translate between a barred position and an unbarred position relative to the clamp mechanism, the movable stopper preventing the locking rod from being received in the receiving channel of the when the movable stopper is in the barred position, and the movable stopper allowing the locking rod to be received in the receiving channel when the movable stopper is in the unbarred position, the movable stopper further receiving the pin of the barrel in a slot when the movable stopper is in the unbarred position.
An ambulance cot loading and unloading system for an emergency vehicle includes a base for mounting in the emergency vehicle and an arm mounted for linear movement along the base, wherein the arm configured to support a cot while the cot is being loaded into or unloaded from the emergency vehicle. The ambulance cot loading and unloading system further includes an indicator mounted relative to the arm and a control system, which is in communication with the indicator and configured to generate a status indication of the cot loading and unloading system at the indicator.
B65G 35/06 - Mechanical conveyors not otherwise provided for comprising a load-carrier moving along a path, e.g. a closed path, and adapted to be engaged by any one of a series of traction elements spaced along the path
A method for retaining a suture includes: extending a distal end of a suture manipulator of a suture passer from a hollow tube of the suture passer, the suture manipulator including a distal portion having a catching surface for catching a portion of a suture; locating a portion of a suture adjacent to the catching surface; and retracting the distal portion of the suture manipulator into a distal portion of the hollow tube and pulling the portion of the suture into the hollow tube so that a loop of the suture is located in a lumen of the hollow tube. A width of a gap between an inner surface of the distal portion of the hollow tube and a side surface of the distal portion of the suture manipulator is less than a width of the distal portion of the suture manipulator.
A61B 17/04 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods for closing wounds or holding wounds closedAccessories for use therewith for suturing woundsHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/00 - Surgical instruments, devices or methods
A61B 17/06 - NeedlesHolders or packages for needles or suture materials
A61B 17/30 - Surgical pincettes, i.e. surgical tweezers
98.
Display screen or portion thereof having a graphical user interface
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
10 - Medical apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Electrical equipment, namely, speakers, microphones and
command entry pendants, for use with operating room control
units, and parts and fittings therefor. Surgical equipment, namely, master control units for use in
an operating room to control other surgical and medical
equipment in the operating room, and parts and fittings
therefor (term considered too vague by the International
Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations).
