Surgical drape and system having a barrier for preventing the start of a surgical procedure and methods for using same
US8371306B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 8, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0807
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical drape, system and method of using comprise a surgical drape having a fenestration to be placed over a surgical site of a patient. The surgical drape includes a barrier removably attached to the surgical drape and adapted for placement over a portion of the fenestration to prevent the start of the surgical procedure. Upon verification of a set of predetermined conditions, the barrier is removed by a member of the surgical staff in order to begin the surgical procedure.
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