Medical device packaging with charging interface

摘要

An apparatus for delivering power to an electrically powered medical device includes a package and an electrical coupling feature. The package comprises an interior portion and a wall. The interior portion of the package is able to hold a sterile, electrically powered medical device having a rechargeable battery. The package is able to maintain sterility of the interior portion of the package. The electrical coupling feature may be in communication with the wall of the package and in further communication with the medical device. The electrical coupling feature may be able to deliver power from an external power source to the medical device to charge the battery of the medical device without compromising the sterility of the package or the sterility of the medical device.

主权项

1. An apparatus for charging a battery associated with a sterile medical device, the apparatus comprising:
(a) a package comprising an interior portion and a wall, wherein the interior portion of the package is configured to be sterile, wherein the interior portion of the package is further configured to hold the sterile medical device, wherein the wall is operable to maintain the sterility of the interior portion; (b) an electrical coupling feature, wherein the electrical coupling feature comprises an internal coupling portion and an external coupling portion, wherein the internal coupling portion is configured to be in electrical communication with the sterile medical device, wherein the internal coupling portion is positioned within the package, wherein the external coupling portion is positioned external to the package, wherein the external coupling portion is configured to transmit electrical power to the internal coupling portion to charge the battery without compromising the sterility of interior portion of the package; and (c) a medical device situated inside the package such that the medical device is configured to be removable from the package, wherein the medical device comprises:
(i) a body,(ii) a shaft extending distally from the body, the shaft having a distal end and a proximal end,(iii) an end effector, wherein the end effector is positioned at the distal end of the shaft, and(iv) a power source, wherein the power source is configured to communicate with the internal coupling portion such that the power source is rechargeable via the external coupling portion.