A storage device suitable for suture needle classification, counting and storage in ophthalmic surgery

Abstract

The application discloses a storage device suitable for classifying, counting and storing suture needles with threads in ophthalmic surgery, and relates to the technical field of medical auxiliary tools. In ophthalmic surgery, a plurality of suture needles with threads are used, and the needles are easily adhered to gauze, auxiliary materials, surgical towels and surgical gowns during the operation process. If the needles are dropped or lost, serious consequences may occur, and the safety of the patient's life may be endangered. The application provides a storage device suitable for classifying, counting and storing suture needles with threads in ophthalmic surgery. The storage device comprises a storage box, a detachable cover plate is arranged on the storage box, a plurality of containing holes are arranged on the cover plate, a sponge block is embedded on the containing hole, a storage bag is arranged on the lower surface of the cover plate, the storage bag is located in the cavity of the storage box, a supporting piece is arranged on the periphery of the side wall of the containing hole, and the sponge block is placed on the supporting piece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical assistive device technology, specifically to a storage device suitable for classifying, counting, and storing suture needles used in ophthalmic surgery. Background Technology

[0002] In surgical procedures, sutures with needles are commonly used for surgical suturing, fixation, ligation, and hemostasis. In ophthalmic surgery, especially ophthalmic microsurgery, the sutures with needles are extremely fine. They are often numbered according to the size of the needle and the thickness of the thread, such as 6-0, 8-0, or 10-0, with larger numbers indicating smaller needles and finer threads. Multiple sutures with needles are used in a single ophthalmic surgery. Because the needles have threads attached to their ends, they easily adhere to gauze, dressings, surgical drapes, and surgical gowns during the procedure. A slight mishap can lead to the needle tip falling off or being lost. If a lost needle tip is left on the patient, especially at the surgical site (the operated eye), and is not detected in time, it can have serious consequences and endanger the patient's life.

[0003] To mitigate these risks, surgeons currently employ the following measures: ① Collect used needles on gauze on the surgical instrument table, attach them to a small magnet, or place them in a stainless steel cup filled with water; ② Require assistant physicians to manage them; ③ After surgery, carefully count all used needles and verify the number with the scrub nurse before returning all needles to the sharps container.

[0004] Experienced surgeons can effectively reduce the risk of needles falling or being lost through these measures, but these measures still have some shortcomings: ① Collected sutures may become tangled, and multiple needles may be pulled out when retrieving one needle, still posing a risk of falling or being lost; ② Different types of needles are collected together, requiring time to sort them for reuse, reducing surgical efficiency. If they are stored in separate areas, it takes up space for other surgical instruments and further increases the risk of loss due to accidental contact; ③ After surgery, the collected needles need to be carefully counted and transferred to the sharps container, increasing the risk of them falling during the process; ④ When handling waste in the sharps container, highly adhesive suture needles with attached sutures can easily "escape," increasing the risk of injury to the operator. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Because the needles are extremely small and surgical procedures must be performed under a microscope, they are very difficult to retrieve once lost. This invention aims to provide a storage device suitable for classifying, counting, and storing suture needles in ophthalmic surgery. It can classify and place different types of suture needles in separate areas for easy retrieval and reuse. It also features a structure that facilitates statistical analysis to properly handle used suture needles and prevent needle tip injury to operators.

[0006] The main idea of ​​the technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: By designing a storage box with a strong magnetic outer wall, different types of suture needles with sutures can be adsorbed onto different side walls for easy retrieval and use later; the storage box has a hollow internal structure with a removable cover plate at the top. The cover plate has multiple receiving holes, and sponge blocks are placed in the receiving holes. The sponge blocks are used for puncture by the suture needles with sutures, which can prevent the needle from causing injury to the operator; a storage bag is set below the cover plate. When the sponge blocks are subjected to the downward force of the suture needles with sutures, they can fall into the storage bag for easy handling of sharp instruments after surgery; a hard layer is set around the sponge blocks and at the bottom to prevent the suture needles with sutures from puncturing them.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows:

[0008] A storage device for classifying, counting, and storing suture needles used in ophthalmic surgery includes a storage box with a removable cover. The cover has multiple receiving holes, and sponge blocks are embedded in the receiving holes.

[0009] Furthermore, based on the above technical solution, a storage bag is provided on the lower surface of the cover plate, and the storage bag is located inside the cavity of the storage box.

[0010] Furthermore, the above technical solution provides that a support plate is provided on the surrounding sidewalls of the receiving hole, and the sponge block is placed on the support plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the sponge block has a hard layer at its bottom, as described above.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0013] 1. By designing a storage box with a strong magnetic material on the outer wall and bottom, the storage box can be attached to the surgical instrument cart and kept in place, avoiding the risk of losing the suture needle due to movement or accidental sticking.

[0014] 2. Different types of suture needles with sutures are attached to the side walls of different storage boxes, making them easy to retrieve and use later, without taking up additional surgical instrument area, thus facilitating surgical procedures;

[0015] 3. The storage box has a hollow internal structure and a removable cover at the top. The cover has multiple receiving holes, and sponge blocks are placed in the receiving holes. The sponge blocks are used for puncture of the needle tip of the suture needle with thread, which can prevent the needle tip from causing damage to the operator.

[0016] 4. A storage bag is provided under the cover plate. When the sponge block is pierced by the downward force of the suture needle, it can fall into the storage bag, which is convenient for the disposal of sharp instruments after surgery. The number of suture needles can be counted by counting the number of holes, which is more convenient than the traditional method of counting needles.

[0017] 5. All needles with thread are embedded in sponge blocks, which are all collected in storage bags. This avoids the risks of dropping, losing, and being punctured during the traditional counting and transfer to the sharps container, and can also effectively protect the staff who handle the sharps waste later.

[0018] 6. The sponge block has a hard layer around its perimeter and bottom to prevent the needle tip of a suture needle from piercing through it. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the storage box of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the sponge block of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cover plate and storage bag of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of part of the structure;

[0024] The components include: 1. Storage box; 101. Circular groove; 2. Cover plate; 201. Receiving hole; 202. Support piece; 203. Handle; 3. Sponge block; 301. Hard layer; 4. Storage bag. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0026] The inventors discovered that multiple sutures with needles are used in an ophthalmic surgery. Since the tails of the sutures are connected by threads, these needles are very easy to stick to gauze, dressings, surgical towels, and surgical gowns during the operation. If not careful, the needles may fall off or be lost. If the needles are lost on the patient, especially at the surgical site (the operated eye) and are not found in time, it may cause serious consequences and endanger the patient's life.

[0027] Based on the above findings, this application proposes a storage device suitable for classifying, counting, and storing suture needles in ophthalmic surgery. By designing a storage box with a strongly magnetic outer wall, different types of suture needles can be attracted to different side walls for easy retrieval and use. The storage box has a hollow internal structure with a removable cover at the top. Multiple receiving holes are provided on the cover, each containing a sponge block for needle tip puncture, preventing injury to the operator. A storage bag is located below the cover; the sponge block falls into the bag when subjected to the downward force of the suture needle, facilitating postoperative sharps disposal. A rigid layer is provided around the sponge block and at the bottom to prevent puncture by the suture needle.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] See Figure 1 - Figure 3 This application discloses a storage device suitable for classifying, counting, and storing suture needles used in ophthalmic surgery. The device includes a storage box 1, which is a hollow cube with a side length of 5cm. It has a double-layer structure: an inner layer made of plastic and an outer layer made of a strong magnetic metal. The inner and outer layers are fixedly connected, either by heat fusion or adhesive bonding. The storage box 1 has a hollow internal structure and is a one-piece molded structure.

[0030] The bottom of the storage box 1 can be magnetically attached to the surgical instrument cart for fixation, and the suture needles with sutures can be firmly attached to the side wall of the storage box 1, avoiding the risk of loss of suture needles due to movement or accidental sticking. In addition, the storage box 1 can also be made into the shape of a hexagonal prism, octagonal prism, etc., to hold more sized suture needles with sutures. Different shapes of storage boxes 1 can be selected according to the surgical instruments before surgery.

[0031] Each side wall of the storage box 1 is set with different colors, and a certain color can be fixed to correspond to a certain type of suture needle, so as to facilitate subsequent efficient operation. If you are worried that the color is likely to fade during high-temperature sterilization, different grayscales can be used for distinction. For example, the smaller the grayscale, the smaller the size of the suture needle with thread. In addition, raised digital serial numbers can also be set on each side wall, and the smaller the serial number, the smaller the size of the suture needle with thread. Different types of suture needles with thread are placed in different areas and are distinguished by different colors or grayscales for easy reuse, and no additional surgical instrument area is occupied, which is convenient for surgical operation. During the operation, the surgical assistant can be responsible for remembering the size of the suture needle with thread corresponding to each different color or grayscale or serial number.

[0032] During the surgical process, after using a suture needle with thread, if the suture needle with thread needs to be reused later, the needle tip of the suture needle with thread is firmly adsorbed on a certain color surface of the side wall of the storage box 1, and needles of the same type are adsorbed on the same color surface. When using again, only need to quickly determine the type of the needle according to the color for taking.

[0033] Embodiment 2

[0034] Reference Figure 4 - Figure 5 A cover plate 2 is provided on the upper part of the storage box 1. An annular groove 101 is provided on the upper surface of the storage box 1 to form a stepped structure. The cover plate 2 is embedded between the annular groove 101 and the side wall of the storage box 1. A handle 203 is provided on the cover plate 2, which is convenient for placing the cover plate 2 and lifting the cover plate 2 after use.

[0035] A plurality of receiving holes 201 are provided on the cover plate 2. The receiving holes 201 are evenly distributed on the cover plate 2. Support pieces 202 are integrally connected to the side walls around the receiving holes 201, which can enable the sponge block 3 to be placed on the support pieces 202 extending around the receiving holes 201.

[0036] The sponge block 3 is set in an inverted "convex" shape structure. The larger upper end is placed on the support piece 202, and hard layers 301 are provided around and at the bottom of the smaller lower end, which can prevent the suture needle with thread from piercing through. The hard layer 301 is made of foam material.

[0037] If a certain suture needle with thread does not need to be reused or has been used up, directly pierce the suture needle with thread into the sponge block 3 with a needle holder and press down forcefully to push the sponge block 3 into the interior of the storage box 1, and a hole will be left at the position of the sponge block 3.

[0038] The cover plate 2 is a single-use device. Before use, a protective film is placed above the receiving hole 201. The protective film keeps the sponge block 3 in place within the receiving hole 201, preventing it from detaching. The protective film can be removed during use. The protective film is made of existing materials, and it can be detachably connected to the cover plate 2 using adhesive, snap-fit, or other methods.

[0039] Example 3

[0040] refer to Figure 4 - Figure 5 To facilitate the collection and disposal of used suture needles with thread, a storage bag 4 is provided below the cover plate 2. The storage bag 4 is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the cover plate 2, which can be done by adhesive or other methods. The storage bag 4 is made of a hard plastic or other sealing material to prevent the needle tip of the suture needle from protruding and causing injury to the operator.

[0041] The usage process of this invention is as follows:

[0042] ① Before the operation, the sterilized storage box 1 is attached to the surgical instrument cart, the disposable cover 2 is placed on the annular groove 101 of the storage box 1, the storage bag 4 is placed into the cavity of the storage box 1, and the protective film on the cover 2 is removed.

[0043] ② During the surgery, after using a suture needle with sutures, if the needle needs to be reused, firmly attach the needle tip to a specific color on the side wall of storage box 1. Needles of the same model should be attached to the same color. When needed again, simply identify the needle model by its color for quick selection. This system allows for the identification of a specific color and model of suture needle, facilitating efficient subsequent operations.

[0044] ③ If a suture needle with thread does not need to be reused or has been used up, insert the suture needle directly into the sponge block 3 with the needle holder and press down hard to push the sponge block 3 into the storage bag 4 inside the storage box 1. A hole will remain in the original position of the sponge block 3.

[0045] ④ After the surgery, collect all the remaining suture needles with sutures that are attached to the side wall of the storage box 1 into the storage bag 4 in accordance with step ③. Count the total number of holes, which is the total number of suture needles with sutures used in the surgery. Check the total number of suture needles with sutures opened by the scrub nurse. If they match, the surgery is successful.

[0046] ⑤ Remove the used cover plate 2, and discard the cover plate 2, storage bag 4, along with the sponge block 3 and the sewing needle with thread inside the storage bag 4, into the sharps box.

[0047] ⑥ After sterilizing the storage box 1 with high temperature and high pressure steam, it can be reused.

[0048] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A storage device for classifying, counting, and storing suture needles used in ophthalmic surgery, comprising a storage box (1), characterized in that: The upper surface of the storage box (1) is provided with an annular groove (101), forming a stepped structure. A detachable cover plate (2) is provided on the storage box (1), and the cover plate (2) is embedded between the annular groove (101) and the side wall of the storage box (1); The storage box (1) adopts a double-layer structure, with the inner layer made of plastic material and the outer layer made of a strong magnetic metal material. The inner layer and the outer layer are fixedly connected, and the outer layer is used to adsorb the suture needle with a thread; A plurality of accommodation holes (201) are formed in the cover plate (2), and a sponge block (3) is embedded in the accommodation holes (201). The sponge block (3) is arranged in an inverted "convex" shape structure; A storage bag (4) is arranged on the lower surface of the cover plate (2), and the storage bag (4) is located in the cavity of the storage box (1); Supporting pieces (202) are arranged on the peripheral side walls of the accommodation holes (201), and the sponge block (3) is placed on the supporting pieces (202); A hard layer (301) is arranged at the bottom of the sponge block (3); When the sponge block (3) is subjected to the downward piercing force of the suture needle with a thread, it can fall into the storage bag (4).

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