Suction and irrigation connection indicator light for vitreoretinal and cataract systems

Abstract

Certain embodiments disclosed herein provide an ophthalmic surgical system. The system includes a fluidics module and a controller. The fluidics module includes a cartridge bay and one or more indicator lights. The one or more indicator lights correspond to one or more fluidic ports on the fluidics module. The controller includes a memory and a processor, the memory including executable instructions. The processor is in data communication with the memory. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to: determine that a cartridge is coupled to the cartridge bay; determine a type of the cartridge; illuminate at least one of the one or more indicator lights based on the determined type of the cartridge; and extinguish the at least one of the one or more indicator lights upon receiving an input indicating that a fluidic conduit is fluidically coupled to a corresponding fluidic port.

Description

Cross-references to related applications

[0001] This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 594,744, filed October 31, 2023, which is hereby assigned to the assignee of this application and is hereby expressly incorporated in its entirety by reference for all applicable purposes, as fully set forth below. Background Technology

[0002] In a wide variety of medical procedures, multiple parts of the eye need to be cut and removed. For example, in vitreoretinal surgery (such as vitrectomy), microsurgical instruments are inserted into the patient's eye through one or more incisions to cut and remove vitreous material. A suction cannula, which can be integrated with the microsurgical instruments, is used to remove vitreous material from the patient's eye. Simultaneously, an infusion cannula is used to deliver replacement fluid, such as silicone oil or saline, to the patient's eye to maintain intraocular pressure (IOP).

[0003] Typically, one or more of microsurgical instruments, aspiration cannulas, and infusion tubing are operatively coupled to the surgical console during surgery. Such devices and jet lines are usually connected to the surgical console during operation of one or more setups prior to the performance of the surgical procedure. The embodiments described herein relate to facilitating the setup of a surgical console for vitreoretinal surgery and / or other ophthalmic procedures. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure relates generally to ophthalmic surgical systems, and more specifically to methods and systems for preparing ophthalmic surgical systems for use in surgery.

[0005] Some embodiments of this disclosure provide an ophthalmic surgical system. The system includes a jet module and a controller. The jet module includes a surgical cartridge compartment and one or more indicator lights. The one or more indicator lights correspond to one or more jet ports on the surgical cartridge. The controller includes a memory and a processor, the memory including executable instructions. The processor communicates data with the memory. The processor is configured to execute instructions to cause the system to: determine that the surgical cartridge is coupled to the surgical cartridge compartment; determine the type of the surgical cartridge; and illuminate at least one of the one or more indicator lights based on the determined type of the surgical cartridge.

[0006] Certain embodiments of this disclosure provide a method for configuring a surgical console for ophthalmic surgery. The method includes: determining that a surgical cartridge is attached to a surgical cartridge compartment; determining the type of surgical cartridge; and illuminating at least one of one or more indicator lights based on the determined type of surgical cartridge.

[0007] The following description and accompanying drawings illustrate certain illustrative features of one or more embodiments, including those described above. Attached Figure Description

[0008] To gain a detailed understanding of how the features described above are implemented, the disclosure can be described in more detail with reference to embodiments (some of which are shown in the accompanying drawings). However, it should be noted that the drawings illustrate only exemplary embodiments and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the disclosure, and may allow for other equally effective embodiments.

[0009] Figure 1 An example surgical console for performing ophthalmic surgical procedures according to certain embodiments of this disclosure is shown.

[0010] Figure 2A A jetting module for a surgical console without a surgical box is shown according to certain embodiments of this disclosure.

[0011] Figure 2B The following describes a jet module according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure, in which the surgical cartridge is received in the surgical cartridge compartment of the surgical console.

[0012] Figure 2C The following describes a jet module with a jet conduit received in the jet port of a surgical console, according to certain embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0013] Figure 3A An exploded perspective view of a jet module panel according to certain embodiments of this disclosure is shown.

[0014] Figure 3B An exploded perspective view of the rear panel of a jet module according to certain embodiments of this disclosure is shown.

[0015] Figure 3C The rear portion of a second component of the rear panel of a jet module according to certain embodiments of this disclosure is shown.

[0016] Figure 3D A segment of the latter part of certain embodiments according to this disclosure is shown.

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a controller according to certain embodiments of this disclosure is shown.

[0018] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating a method for configuring a surgical console for ophthalmic surgery according to certain embodiments of this disclosure is provided.

[0019] For ease of understanding, the same reference numerals are used where possible to refer to the same elements common in the figures. It is contemplated that elements and features of one embodiment can be advantageously combined in other embodiments without further description. Detailed Implementation

[0020] In the following description, details are illustrated by way of example to aid understanding of the disclosed subject matter. However, it will be clear to those skilled in the art that the disclosed embodiments are exemplary and not an exhaustive list of all possible embodiments. Therefore, it should be understood that references to the described examples are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art to which this disclosure pertains will generally be fully capable of conceiving any changes and further modifications to the described apparatus, instruments, and methods, as well as any further applications of the principles of this disclosure. In particular, it will be fully contemplated that features, components, and / or steps described for one embodiment can be combined with features, components, and / or steps described for other embodiments of this disclosure.

[0021] The specific embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to ophthalmic surgical systems, and more specifically to methods and systems for preparing ophthalmic surgical systems for surgery.

[0022] This disclosure provides various aspects of more efficient preparation for ophthalmic surgical systems. The ophthalmic surgical system includes one or more indicator lights corresponding to a jet port (such as a jet port on a surgical cassette). The one or more indicator lights indicate the jet port that will receive the jet conduit based on executable instructions stored in the memory of the ophthalmic surgical system's controller. In some embodiments, the indicator light may be off when the jet port has already received the jet conduit. The ophthalmic surgical system improves the efficiency and ease of setting up the ophthalmic surgical system, thereby improving overall surgical efficiency. In some embodiments, the ophthalmic surgical system also helps improve the user's visibility in dimly lit environments without introducing excessive light into the surgical environment. The following is in conjunction with... Figure 1 , Figures 2A to 2C , Figures 3A to 3C , Figure 4 and Figure 5 Such embodiments will be described in more detail.

[0023] Figure 1An exemplary surgical console (e.g., ophthalmic surgical system 100) for performing ophthalmic surgery is shown. The ophthalmic surgical system 100 includes a jet module 102 and a controller 180. The jet module 102 includes a surgical cassette 104, a work lamp housing 103, and a jet module panel 114. The work lamp housing 103 is configured to include a work lamp 103A. The work lamp housing 103 may include molded plastic having an aluminum-coated mirrored surface to direct light from the work lamp 103A toward the surgical cassette 104. The work lamp 103A may include a diffuser window. The diffuser window diffuses and softens light and prevents dust and debris from entering the ophthalmic surgical system 100.

[0024] The work light 103A may include one or more lights. The work light 103A is configured to illuminate a portion of the surgical cassette compartment 104 and the jet module 102. In some embodiments, a first light of the one or more lights may illuminate an area directly below the work light housing 103, a second light of the one or more lights may illuminate an area to the lower left of the work light housing 103, and a third light of the one or more lights may illuminate an area to the lower right of the work light housing 103. The first, second, and third lights may be surface-mount LEDs on a first printed circuit board assembly (PCBA). The first, second, and third lights may be configured to operate independently of each other.

[0025] Figure 2A The jet module 102 is shown without the surgical box 210. Figure 2B The jetting module 102 is shown with the surgical cartridge 210 received in the surgical cartridge compartment 104. The surgical cartridge compartment 104 is configured to receive the surgical cartridge 210. The surgical cartridge 210 includes one or more jetting ports 208, a fluid reservoir 209, and an identifier. The identifier may be a barcode, a QR (Quick Response) code, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag, or other identifying features of the surgical cartridge 210. The controller 180 of the ophthalmic surgical system 100 can be configured to scan the identifier to determine the type of the surgical cartridge 210.

[0026] One or more indicator lights 206 correspond to one or more jet ports 208. A jet module panel 114 is configured to house one or more indicator lights 206. The jet module panel 114 surrounds the surgical chamber 104. The jet module panel 114 may include a second PCBA that includes one or more indicator lights 206. The one or more indicator lights 206 may be light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

[0027] One or more indicator lights 206 can be configured to be "dead-fronted," meaning that when one or more indicator lights 206 are not illuminated, the area of ​​the jet module 102 with the one or more indicator lights 206 is indistinguishable from the surrounding area of ​​the jet module 102. Using dead-fronted indicator lights 206 allows the ophthalmic surgical system 100 to be used in surgeries where one or more indicator lights are not required. Excessive light in the surgical environment can be distracting. Therefore, reducing excessive light can be beneficial for the use of the ophthalmic surgical system 100. Furthermore, dead-fronted indicator lights 206 reduce the possibility of confusion during setup by eliminating the illumination of indicator lights 206 corresponding to unnecessary jet ports 208.

[0028] Figure 2C A jet module 102 is illustrated with the jet conduit 211 received in a jet port 208. One or more jet ports 208 are configured to receive the jet conduit 211. The jet conduit 211 may include a jet tube 213 and a jet tube connector 212. In some embodiments, the jet conduit 211 may include a suction tube connector 212A and an infusion tube connector 212B, the suction tube connector being configured to connect the suction tube 213A to the jet port 208 and the infusion tube connector being configured to connect the infusion tube 213B to the jet port 208. The suction tube 211A is configured to remove vitreous material from the patient's eye into a fluid reservoir 209. The infusion tube 211B is configured to provide replacement fluid from a replacement fluid source to the patient's eye. The replacement fluid may be silicone oil or a saline solution (e.g., balanced saline (BSS)). The replacement fluid replaces intraocular fluid that may be removed along with emulsified and ablated tissue in order to maintain intraocular pressure in the patient's eye.

[0029] In some embodiments, components of the jet conduit 211 (such as the jet tube 213 or the corresponding jet tube connector 212) may be color-coded based on the function of the conduit. For example, the suction tube connector 212A may be blue, while the infusion tube connector 212B may be green. Additionally, one or more indicator lights 206 may each be color-coded to correspond to the respective jet tube connector (e.g., suction tube connector 212A or infusion tube connector 212B) to which the indicator light 206 is configured to indicate or represent. In other words, each indicator light 206 may have the same or similar color as the corresponding jet tube connector 212; for example, the jet port 208 corresponding to the suction tube connector 212A may correspond to a blue indicator light, while the jet port 208 corresponding to the infusion tube connector 212B may correspond to a green indicator light.

[0030] In some embodiments, the jet port 208 is configured to accept only the corresponding jet tube connector 212. For example, the jet port 208 corresponding to the suction tube connector 212A is configured to accept the suction tube connector 212A and is configured to be incompatible with the infusion tube connector 212B. In another example, a white LED indicator 206 may indicate the patent eye level (PEL) pressure setting. In some embodiments, one or more indicator lights 206 may have a shape such as an arrow to further assist in the preparation of the ophthalmic surgical system 100 for surgery.

[0031] Figure 3A An exploded perspective view of the jet module panel 114 is shown. The jet module panel includes a front panel 316 and a rear panel 318. Figure 3B An exploded perspective view of the rear panel 318 is shown. The rear panel 318 includes a first component 320, a second component 322, and a third component 324. The second component 322 includes a cover portion 322A and a rear portion 322B.

[0032] Figure 3C The rear portion 322B of the second component 322 is shown. Figure 3D A segment of the rear portion 322B is shown. The rear portion 322B includes one or more beam splitters 326 and one or more holes 328. The holes 328 are configured to receive fasteners for assembling the jet module panel 114. The one or more beam splitters 326 are configured to prevent light from one or more of the indicator lights 206 from interfering with another indicator light in the one or more indicator lights 206.

[0033] The jet module panel 114 may include transparent plastic. The transparent plastic may be molded with an in-mold decoration (IMD) film layer, which includes an ink layer to make multiple portions of the jet module panel 114 opaque, while other portions are translucent to allow observation of one or more indicator lights 206.

[0034] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of controller 180 is shown. The controller 180 of the ophthalmic surgical system 100 includes a memory 386, a central processing unit (e.g., processor 382), and a support circuitry 384. The memory 386 includes executable instructions 383. The processor 382 communicates with the memory 386 and is configured to execute the instructions 383 stored in the memory 386. In some embodiments, controller 180 may include a graphical user interface (GUI) to enable a user to manipulate the operation of controller 180.

[0035] Controller 180 is configured to control various components of ophthalmic surgical system 100. Controller 180 can be any type of general-purpose computer processor that can be used in an industrial environment to control various chambers and subprocessors. Controller 180 can use any suitable memory 386, such as local or remote random access memory, read-only memory, floppy disk drive, optical disk drive, hard disk, or any other form of digital storage device. Support circuitry 384 can be coupled to controller 180 to support ophthalmic surgical system 100. Bidirectional communication between controller 180 and various other components of ophthalmic surgical system 100 is handled via a plurality of signal cables (collectively referred to as signal buses). In some embodiments, controller 180 can control the brightness and operation of work lights 103A (e.g., each of one or more lights of work lights 103A can be independently turned on, off, or have its brightness level adjusted via a GUI). The ability to adjust the brightness of the work lights enables the reduction of excessive light in dimly lit surgical environments.

[0036] The GUI can be operated to control the work light 103A. For example, a user can turn on the work light 103A by quickly clicking the work light icon on the GUI. Holding down the work light icon will open a submenu to independently operate the first, second, or third light. The GUI may include a scale bar for controlling brightness settings.

[0037] The controller 180 can be configured to cause the processor 382 to execute instructions 383 in the memory 386. Executing instructions 383 in the memory 386 may include causing the ophthalmic surgical system 100 to perform a method (e.g., method 500).

[0038] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrates a method 500 for configuring a surgical console (e.g., ophthalmic surgical system 100) for ophthalmic surgery. Ophthalmic surgical system 100 includes a controller 180. Controller 180 includes a processor 382 and a memory 386, which may include instructions 383 for method 500. Processor 382 is configured to execute instructions 383 from memory 386.

[0039] At operation 501, processor 382 determines that surgical cartridge 210 is coupled to a surgical cartridge port. At operation 502, processor 382 determines the type of surgical cartridge 210. In some embodiments, processor 382 is configured to scan an identifier of surgical cartridge 210 to determine the type. The identifier may be a barcode, QR code, RFID, or other identification feature of surgical cartridge 210.

[0040] At operation 503, processor 382 illuminates at least one or more indicator lights 206 of ophthalmic surgical system 100 based on the type of surgical cartridge 210. The one or more indicator lights 206 may include one or more LEDs. Indicator lights 206 may be configured to different colors corresponding to different jet channels 211.

[0041] At operation 504, the processor 382 turns off at least one or more indicator lights of the ophthalmic surgical system 100 when it receives an input indicating that the jet conduit is fluidly connected to the corresponding jet port 208. For example, indicator light 206 corresponding to the jet port 208 configured to receive the suction tube connector 212A may be turned off when the suction tube connector 212A is received in the jet port 208.

[0042] In summary, embodiments of this disclosure provide an ophthalmic surgical system. The ophthalmic surgical system's jet module has a surgical cassette compartment configured to receive a surgical cassette. One or more indicator lights may correspond to one or more jet ports on the jet module. The memory of the controller of the ophthalmic surgical system includes executable instructions based on the surgical cassette received by the ophthalmic surgical system. The processor is configured to execute these instructions to illuminate at least one of the one or more indicator lights based on the determined type of surgical cassette. The indicator lights correspond to jet ports configured to receive jet tubes. When a jet port has received a jet tube, the indicator lights are configured to turn off. The one or more indicator lights enable more efficient and accurate preparation of the ophthalmic surgical system in the surgical environment without introducing excessive light into the surgical environment.

[0043] The subject matter disclosed above should be considered illustrative rather than restrictive, and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiments falling within the true spirit and scope of this disclosure. Therefore, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the scope of this disclosure shall be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the appended claims and their equivalents, and should not be limited to or restricted by the foregoing detailed description.

Claims

1. A system for ophthalmic surgery, the system comprising: The jet module includes: Surgical cartridge compartment, the surgical cartridge compartment being configured to receive a surgical cartridge; and One or more indicator lights, the one or more indicator lights corresponding to one or more jet ports on the jet module; and Controller, the controller includes: Memory, the memory including executable instructions; and A processor that communicates with the memory and is configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to: Confirm that the surgical box is connected to the surgical box compartment; Determine the type of the surgical box; and At least one of the one or more indicator lights is illuminated based on the determined type of the surgical box.

2. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The processor is further configured to execute instructions to extinguish at least one of the one or more indicator lights when the system receives an input indicating that the jet conduit is fluidly connected to a corresponding jet port included in the one or more jet ports.

3. The system as described in claim 1, wherein, The jet conduit includes at least one of a suction conduit or an injection conduit.

4. The system as described in claim 3, wherein, The first indicator of the one or more indicator lights corresponds to the suction pipe.

5. The system as described in claim 3, wherein, The second indicator light of the one or more indicator lights corresponds to the suction pipe.

6. The system of claim 1, further comprising a work light housing and a work light.

7. The system of claim 6, wherein, The working lights include a first light, a second light, and a third light.

8. The system of claim 6, wherein, The processor is further configured to control the operation and brightness of the work light.

9. The system as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The processor is further configured to determine the type of the surgical box based on an identifier.

10. The system of claim 9, wherein, The identifiers include barcodes, quick response (QR) codes, or radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.

11. A method for configuring a surgical console for ophthalmic surgery, the method comprising: Confirm that the surgical box is connected to the surgical box compartment; Determine the type of the surgical box; as well as At least one indicator light is illuminated based on the type of the surgical box determined.

12. The method of claim 11, further comprising turning off the at least one indicator light upon receiving an input indicating that the jet conduit is fluidly connected to a jet port corresponding to the at least one indicator light.

13. The method of claim 11, wherein, The surgical box includes an identifier corresponding to the type of the surgical box.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein, The identifiers include barcodes, quick response (QR) codes, or radio frequency identification (RFID) tags.

15. The method of claim 12, wherein, The jet conduit includes at least one of a suction conduit or an injection conduit.

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