IP Library Granted Patent US 7,331,462
Granted Patent B2
US 7,331,462 · App. 10/973,630 · Granted Feb 19, 2008

Kit management system

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Patent No.
US 7,331,462
App. No.
10/973,630
Granted
Feb 19, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A kit management system for use in microsurgery is disclosed. The kit management system includes a plurality of tubing, surgical instruments, connectors, an instrument tray, a connector tray, and a tubing organizer. A tubing organizer for removably receiving and holding a plurality of tubing in a spaced relationship during microsurgery is also disclosed.

Claims (16)

1. A kit management system for use in microsurgery, comprising:

a plurality of tubing, each of said tubing coupled to a surgical instrument on a first end and a connector on a second end;

an instrument tray having a plurality of cavities disposed thereon and a removable cover, each of said cavities removably receiving one of said surgical instruments;

a connector tray having a plurality of cavities disposed thereon, each of said cavities removably receiving one of said connectors; and

a tubing organizer disposed between said instrument tray and said connector tray for removably securing and separating said plurality of tubing.

2. The kit management system of claim 1 wherein said instrument tray is formed of a transparent plastic.

3. The kit management system of claim 1 wherein said connector tray is formed of a transparent plastic.

4. The kit management system of claim 1 wherein said instrument tray includes a cup for receiving surgical fluid for priming one of said surgical instruments.

5. The kit management system of claim 1 wherein said connector tray includes a hole for removably disposing said connector tray on a hanging apparatus of a surgical console.

6. The kit management system of claim 1 wherein said tubing organizer comprises a base, foam coupled to a first side of said base, a cover, and a hinge rotationally coupling said base and said cover.

7. The kit management system of claim 6 wherein said tubing organizer further comprises an adhesive strip coupled to a second side of said base opposite said first side.

8. The kit management system of claim 6 wherein said foam comprises a plurality of slits, each of said slits for removably securing and separating each of said plurality of tubing.

9. The kit management system of claim 6 wherein said cover comprises a tubing restraint having a generally ring-shaped geometry.

10. The kit management system of claim 1 further comprising a second tubing organizer disposed between said instrument tray and said connector tray.

11. The kit management system of claim 10 wherein said first tubing organizer is disposed proximate said instrument tray for positioning in a sterile field, and said second tubing organizer is disposed proximate said connector tray for positioning in a non-sterile field.

12. The kit management system of claim 1 wherein said kit management system is for use in an ophthalmic, otic, or nasal surgery.

Assignments (2)
CONFIRMATORY DEED OF ASSIGNMENT EFFECTIVE APRIL 8, 2019 Recorded Dec 10, 2019
From: NOVARTIS AG
To: ALCON INC.
Reel/Frame 051454/0788 →
MERGER Recorded May 31, 2011
From: ALCON, INC.
To: NOVARTIS AG
Reel/Frame 026376/0076 →