Aseptic transfer devices, systems, and methods for maintaining the sterility of surgical instruments
US10080604B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/0456
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of transferring a battery assembly to a battery-powered surgical instrument includes releasably engaging a battery jacket with the battery assembly, transferring the battery jacket, having the battery assembly engaged thereto, to a battery-powered surgical instrument, and releasably engaging the battery jacket with a handle of the battery-powered surgical instrument such that the battery assembly is electrically coupled to the battery-powered surgical instrument and such that the battery jacket and the handle cooperate to enclose the battery assembly therein. Aseptic battery jackets for such use are also provided.
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