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US-12616598-B2 - Combination surgical kit and hand restraint

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a combination surgical kit. The surgical kit can include a plurality of tools for a medical procedure, the plurality of tools including a first set of tools and a second set of tools. The surgical kit can also include a hand/wrist positioning tray device, including a bottom tray configured to hold the first set of tools, a middle tray configured to hold the second set of tools; and a top tray including a recess configured to receive a patients hand for the medical procedure.

Inventors

  • Stuart Seymour
  • Richard Thomas Briganti
  • Alfred J. Intintoli
  • Stefanie HUROWITZ
  • Tyler Bryant

Assignees

  • TRICE MEDICAL, INC.

Dates

Publication Date
20260505
Application Date
20191220

Claims (14)

  1. 1 . A combination surgical kit comprising: a plurality of tools for a medical procedure, the plurality of tools comprising a first set of tools and a second set of tools; and a hand/wrist positioning tray device comprising: a bottom tray configured to hold the first set of tools; a middle tray configured to hold the second set of tools; and a top tray comprising a substantially flat surface and an elevated portion including a recess configured to receive a roll of bandages, wherein the substantially flat surface is configured and dimensioned to receive a hand of a patient for the medical procedure, and wherein the elevated portion is configured to support the wrist of the hand for the medical procedure.
  2. 2 . The combination surgical kit of claim 1 , wherein the first set of tools comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of: guides, a retrograde blade, and a combination probe and rasp instrument.
  3. 3 . The combination surgical kit of claim 1 , wherein the first set of tools comprises a combination probe and rasp instrument comprising two different surgical tools extending from respective opposing ends of a centrally located handle.
  4. 4 . The combination surgical kit of claim 1 , wherein the second set of tools comprises one or more selected from the group consisting of: a scalpel blade, a pair of scissors, forceps, a dilator and elevator tool, and a retractor.
  5. 5 . The combination surgical kit of claim 1 , wherein the bottom tray comprises a plurality of recesses configured to receive each of the first set of tools.
  6. 6 . The combination surgical kit of claim 1 , wherein the middle tray comprises a plurality of recesses configured to receive each of the second set of tools.
  7. 7 . The combination surgical kit of claim 1 , wherein the top tray comprises a strap configured to be positioned over and restrain the hand.
  8. 8 . The combination surgical kit of claim 1 , wherein the elevated portion comprises a sloped portion.
  9. 9 . The combination surgical kit of claim 1 , wherein the elevated portion comprises a first elevated protrusion on a first side of the recess and a second elevated protrusion on a second side of the recess.
  10. 10 . The combination surgical kit of claim 7 , wherein the strap is an elastomer strap.
  11. 11 . The combination surgical kit of claim 7 , wherein the strap is configured to be positioned over a portion of the arm of the patient on the substantially flat surface of the top tray.
  12. 12 . A hand/wrist positioning tray device, comprising: a bottom tray configured to hold a first set of tools; a middle tray configured to hold a second set of tools; and a top tray comprising a substantially flat surface and an elevated portion, wherein the substantially flat surface is configured and dimensioned to receive a hand of a patient in an extended position for a medical procedure accessing the volar wrist, wherein the elevated portion further comprises a recess configured to receive a roll of bandages, and wherein the elevated portion is configured to support the wrist of the patient for the medical procedure.
  13. 13 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the bottom tray comprises a plurality of recesses configured to receive each of the first set of tools.
  14. 14 . The device of claim 12 , wherein the middle tray comprises a plurality of recesses configured to receive each of the second set of tools.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/788,078, entitled COMBINATION SURGICAL KIT AND HAND RESTRAINT, filed on Jan. 3, 2019. This application also claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/799,333, entitled SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, filed on Jan. 31, 2019. This application also claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/894,366, entitled COMBINATION SURGICAL KIT AND HAND RESTRAINT, filed on Aug. 30, 2019. The entirety of each of these applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. FIELD OF INVENTION The invention pertains to methods, apparatus, and systems for performing hand surgeries such as an endoscopic ligament release surgery, carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, cubital tunnel release, and tarsal tunnel release surgery, and similar surgical procedures on anatomic members. BACKGROUND Hand surgery is a common medical procedure in the United States and throughout the world. During surgeries such as endoscopic ligament release surgery, carpal tunnel release, plantar fasciotomy, gastroc release, cubital tunnel release, and tarsal tunnel release, the hand/wrist of the patient is positioned on an operating table whereupon various surgical instruments are employed to achieve the desired surgical goal. Conventionally, the medical staff assisting the surgeon will discern the surgical instruments required for a scheduled patient surgery, have them sterilized at a central processing area and once received back, position them in the sterile field in the operating room. The surgeon thereafter will employ the staff-gathered sterilized instruments during various stages of the hand surgery procedure. Different surgical interventions on the various internal parts of the hand and wrist generally may require certain instruments common to all such surgeries. However, customized surgical instruments may also be required which are specifically adapted to perform each different intricate specific surgical procedure. It is conventionally left up to the surgical support staff to discern both the common and customized surgical instruments to gather, sterilize, and position in the operating room, in anticipation of the surgeon needing them during a schedule procedure. Should the support staff err in selection of the instruments needed for a particular surgery, the required instruments must be retrieved during the surgery for the surgeon. A further consideration is the positioning of the surgical site, therefore the static positioning of the hand and wrist of the patient during the length of the procedure must be ensured. Should a patient move their arm or hand during the surgical procedure, the results can be catastrophic, potentially leading to further tissue damage. Conventionally, table stands with straps or retaining members are employed for such a purpose. Such stands and straps must also be sterilized in advance of the procedure to maintain the sterile field during the surgery. For specialized surgery to the hand and wrist, it is important that the hand and wrist of the patient be restrained to prevent movement. Additionally, for a quick and successful surgery it is important that the correct sterilized surgical instruments needed for the particular procedure be present in the operating room and ready for use by the surgeon. This is important when transitioning procedures from the operating room with ready access to sterilization services to procedure rooms and office clinics where such services might not be readily available. The forgoing examples of related art as to surgical kits including customized instruments to the task and hand restraints, and limitations related therewith, are intended to be illustrative and not exclusive, and they do not imply any limitations on the invention described and claimed herein. Various limitations of the related art will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading and understanding of the specification below and the accompanying drawings. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The device herein provides a solution to the shortcomings of conventional surgery to and through the hand and wrist, which rely on staff to discern the instruments required, sterilize the instruments, and pre-position the instruments. The device provides a customized set of instruments adapted to perform the specific surgery on a patient in a single container. Additionally, the container includes a hand restraint for the hand of the patient on which the surgery will be performed. Still further, a drape cloth conventionally employed by most surgeons is also included. Each container may be labeled for the specific surgery to which it, and the instruments, and hand mount within are adapted. Provided sterile in a sealed envelope or box or both, the resulting surgical kit is customized with the instruments required for the specific surgery to be performed, thereby alleviating mistake