Medical device with feature for sterile acceptance of non-sterile reusable component

US9072523B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Kevin L. Houser · Springboro, US
• Foster B. Stulen · Mason, US
• William D. Dannaher · Cincinnati, US
• Bret W. Smith · South Lebanon, US
• David N. Plescia · Cincinnati, US
• Michael J. Stokes · Cincinnati, US
• Sora Rhee · Cincinnati, US
• Timothy G. Dietz · Wayne, US
• Kevin D. Felder · Cincinnati, US
• Christopher B. Anderson · Oak Grove, US
• Jeffrey L. Aldridge · Lebanon, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 2, 2011
• Grant date: Jul 7, 2015
• Expiry date: Mar 30, 2034

Classification

• Technology area (CPC Y): Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
• CPC primary: Y10T29/53913
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

An apparatus maintains the sterility of a medical device while providing for the insertion of an insertable component into the medical device. The apparatus includes a medical device having a housing sized to contain the insertable component, an active feature, a cap, and a hinge member. A container encases the medical device within a device recess, a cap recess, and a container cover. The insertable component may be inserted into the housing while limiting potential contact with the exterior of the medical device. An alternative assembly comprises an insertion assembly having a handle and the insertable component detachably attached thereto. The medical device comprises a housing, an active feature, and a flexible member. An insertion tube is insertable within the flexible member to limit contact when the insertable component is inserted into the housing. Yet another configuration includes a resiliently hinged door assembly releasable by a release button.