Sterile surgical tray

US8568391B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE · US

Inventors

• Ralph Kerns · Laguna Niguel, US
• Mark Humayun · Glendale, US
• Matthew McCormick · Forest Falls, US
• Trent Spencer Wells · Los Angeles, US
• Lawrence Chong · Brooklyn, US
• Jaw-Chyng Lormen Lue · San Gabriel, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 6, 2011
• Grant date: Oct 29, 2013
• Expiry date: Jan 2, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M2205/7536
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A surgical apparatus for use by a surgeon can include a tray and a plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can have a plurality of structures located on an upper side of the tray for receiving the plurality of surgical instruments. The tray can receive a separate control unit. The tray can also have a fluid reservoir receiver for receiving a bottle or container of fluid, such as balanced salt solution. The fluid reservoir receiver can include one or more features, including, a spike, an air vent, and a light. A separate container can be used to place the bottle or container of fluid into the fluid reservoir receiver on the tray. This separate container can include a collapsible section.