SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASED OPERATING ROOM EFFICIENCY

摘要

Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.

主权项

1. A method of securing a dispensed suture needle, the method comprising:
providing a needle receptacle comprising a housing having a top and a bottom and at least one opening between the top and the bottom configured and dimensioned to receive the dispensed suture needle inserted therethrough; inserting a dispensed suture needle into the opening of the housing with a needle driver; placing the dispensed suture needle in a secure zone of the housing, in an orientation with a tip of the dispensed suture needle secured; and releasing the suture needle from the needle driver.