Systems and methods for handling and packaging instruments are fully automated thereby eliminating human handling and increasing accuracy of packaging and labeling of the instruments. One system includes an instrument identification element, an element that determines packaging requirements, an element that creates the packaging such as a labeled peel pouch. The system makes the package including the instrument or instruments. The completed packaging is ready of next steps including sterilization.
A61B 50/30 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à l'emballage, la protection, la distribution, la collecte ou l'élimination des appareils ou des instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p. ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.
A bagmaker interoperable with an item processor is disclosed, the bagmaker being configured to produce bags for packaging items for sterilization, such as medical instruments. The bagmaker may include a controller interoperable with a bag production device, the bag production device including a bag cutter and a heat sealer, such that tubing may be sealed and cut, such that a bag of a specified length is formed. Operation of the bagmaker may include identifying tubing corresponding to a bag width of the bag, advancing tubing to correspond with the length of the bag, sealing at least a first end of the tubing, and then advancing and cutting the tubing; ejecting the bag from the bagmaker and retracting remaining uncut tubing, wherein the retraction and ejection may occur contemporaneously or interchangeably in order.
B65B 9/02 - Enserrage d'objets les uns à la suite des autres ou de quantités de matériaux, entre bandes se faisant face
B65B 9/06 - Enserrage d'objets les uns à la suite des autres ou de quantités de matériaux, dans une bande pliée en long ou dans une bande pliée en forme de tube autour des objets ou quantités de matériaux placés sur elle
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PACKAGING INSTRUMENTS OR OTHER ITEMS WITH BAG MAKING FEATURES
A bagmaker interoperable with an item processor is disclosed, the bagmaker being configured to produce bags for packaging items for sterilization, such as medical instruments. The bagmaker may include a controller interoperable with a bag production device, the bag production device including a bag cutter and a heat sealer, such that tubing may be sealed and cut, such that a bag of a specified length is formed. Operation of the bagmaker may include identifying tubing corresponding to a bag width of the bag, advancing tubing to correspond with the length of the bag, sealing at least a first end of the tubing, and then advancing and cutting the tubing; ejecting the bag from the bagmaker and retracting remaining uncut tubing, wherein the retraction and ejection may occur contemporaneously or interchangeably in order.
B65B 9/02 - Enserrage d'objets les uns à la suite des autres ou de quantités de matériaux, entre bandes se faisant face
B65B 9/06 - Enserrage d'objets les uns à la suite des autres ou de quantités de matériaux, dans une bande pliée en long ou dans une bande pliée en forme de tube autour des objets ou quantités de matériaux placés sur elle
B65B 51/10 - Application ou production de chaleur ou de pression ou les deux à la fois
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Systems and methods for packaging instruments or other items with bag making features
A bagmaker interoperable with an item processor is disclosed, the bagmaker being configured to produce bags for packaging items for sterilization, such as medical instruments. The bagmaker may include a controller interoperable with a bag production device, the bag production device including a bag cutter and a heat sealer, such that tubing may be sealed and cut, such that a bag of a specified length is formed. Operation of the bagmaker may include identifying tubing corresponding to a bag width of the bag, advancing tubing to correspond with the length of the bag, sealing at least a first end of the tubing, and then advancing and cutting the tubing; ejecting the bag from the bagmaker and retracting remaining uncut tubing, wherein the retraction and ejection may occur contemporaneously or interchangeably in order.
Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.
An object recognition and data retrieval system interfaces with a target system, such as an automated storage cabinet, to share object data for storage and retrieval.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06T 7/73 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras utilisant des procédés basés sur les caractéristiques
Systems and methods for handling and packaging instruments are fully automated thereby eliminating human handling and increasing accuracy of packaging and labeling of the instruments. One system includes an instrument identification element, an element that determines packaging requirements, an element that creates the packaging such as a labeled peel pouch. The system makes the package including the instrument or instruments. The completed packaging is ready of next steps including sterilization.
Systems and methods for handling and packaging instruments are fully automated thereby eliminating human handling and increasing accuracy of packaging and labeling of the instruments. One system includes an instrument identification element, an element that determines packaging requirements, an element that creates the packaging such as a labeled peel pouch. The system makes the package including the instrument or instruments. The completed packaging is ready of next steps including sterilization.
A61B 50/30 - Récipients spécialement adaptés à l'emballage, la protection, la distribution, la collecte ou l'élimination des appareils ou des instruments chirurgicaux ou de diagnostic
A61L 2/00 - Procédés ou appareils de désinfection ou de stérilisation de matériaux ou d'objets autres que les denrées alimentaires ou les lentilles de contactAccessoires à cet effet
A61L 2/28 - Dispositifs pour tester l'efficacité ou l'intégralité de la stérilisation, p. ex. indicateurs qui changent de couleur
Systems and methods for handling and packaging instruments are fully automated thereby eliminating human handling and increasing accuracy of packaging and labeling of the instruments. One system includes an instrument identification element, an element that determines packaging requirements, an element that creates the packaging such as a labeled peel pouch. The system makes the package including the instrument or instruments. The completed packaging is ready of next steps including sterilization.
Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.
A61B 19/00 - Instruments, outillage ou accessoires pour la chirurgie ou le diagnostic non couverts par l'un des groupes A61B 1/00-A61B 18/00, p.ex. pour stéréotaxie, opération aseptique, traitement de la luxation, protecteurs des bords des blessures(masques de protection du visage A41D 13/11; blouses de chirurgien ou vêtements pour malades A41D 13/12; dispositifs pour retirer, traiter ou transporter les liquides du corps A61M 1/00)
A61B 19/02 - Boîtiers ou étuis protecteurs pour appareils ou pour instruments, p.ex. boîtes ou étuis stériles; Tables ou armoires pour instruments; Sacs de docteur
Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.
A61B 90/90 - Moyens d’identification pour les patients ou les instruments, p. ex. étiquettes
G06Q 10/087 - Gestion d’inventaires ou de stocks, p. ex. exécution des commandes, approvisionnement ou régularisation par rapport aux commandes
G16H 40/20 - TIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou à l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de santéTIC spécialement adaptées à la gestion ou au fonctionnement d’équipement ou de dispositifs médicaux pour la gestion ou l’administration de ressources ou d’établissements de soins de santé, p. ex. pour la gestion du personnel hospitalier ou de salles d’opération
Embodiments of the instrument inventory system create, record and enable access of data about collections of instruments and tools such as surgical instruments and dental instruments. The instrument inventory system includes at least one user interface, at least one instrument interface, an instrument processor and a database storing instrument records. The instrument inventory system includes a training function which enables the system to create a data record for new instruments when the system encounters new instruments.
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