Disposable suture removal tool

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of surgical tool technology, specifically a disposable suture removal tool. It includes a blade head with a bracket rotatably connected to its tail end. The blade head includes a blade holder with a U-shaped opening on its side. A blade is installed inside the U-shaped opening, and a protective edge is bonded to the outer edge of the blade holder. The back edge of the blade is wrapped by the inner wall of the U-shaped opening, with the cutting edge located at the opening of the U-shaped opening and its height lower than the opening height. When the blade head is unfolded, it is positioned by a clamping component installed on the bracket, maintaining a fixed angle at the unfolded opening. This suture removal tool is specifically designed for suture removal. The hinged connection between the tail end of the blade head and the head end of the bracket makes the tool more flexible during use, allowing doctors to adjust the blade head angle as needed, greatly improving operational convenience. The clamping component ensures that the blade head maintains a fixed angle when unfolded, further simplifying the operation and reducing the number of adjustments required by the doctor during suture removal.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of surgical tool technology, and more specifically, to a disposable suture removal tool. Background Technology

[0002] Suture removal is an essential part of the postoperative recovery process. Traditional suture removal tools typically include surgical scissors and forceps. These tools require a high level of skill and experience from the surgeon to ensure the safety and accuracy of the removal process. However, traditional suture removal tools have some shortcomings in their use.

[0003] First, traditional suture removal tools are usually not specifically designed for suture removal, so they may not be convenient to use and require doctors to spend more time and effort. This not only increases the workload of doctors, but may also cause unnecessary pain and discomfort to patients.

[0004] Secondly, traditional suture removal tools may pose certain risks during the suture removal process. Because suture removal requires precise manipulation, improper operation by the doctor can lead to adverse consequences such as wound dehiscence and infection. This not only affects the patient's recovery process but may also bring legal risks and professional stress to the doctor. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a disposable suture removal tool to solve the problem that traditional suture removal tools mentioned in the background art may pose certain risks during the suture removal process.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a disposable suture removal tool, including a blade head. The tail end of the blade head is rotatably connected to a bracket. The blade head includes a blade holder, and a U-shaped opening is provided on the side of the blade holder. A blade is installed inside the U-shaped opening. A protective edge is glued to the outer edge of the blade holder. The back edge of the blade is wrapped by the inner wall of the U-shaped opening. The blade is located at the opening of the U-shaped opening, and the height of the blade is lower than the opening height of the U-shaped opening. When the blade head is unfolded, it is positioned by a clamping component installed on the bracket to keep the unfolded opening angle fixed.

[0007] Preferably, the tail end of the cutter head is provided with a pin hole, and the head end of the bracket is equipped with a pin, which passes through the pin hole and is rotatably connected.

[0008] Preferably, a blade positioning groove is provided on the inner side of the U-shaped opening, and the edge of the blade is engaged in the blade positioning groove.

[0009] Preferably, the bracket includes a grip shell, and a storage opening is provided on one side of the grip shell. The blade can be rotated into the storage opening for storage. A sponge pad is adhered to the inner wall of the storage opening and near the blade edge.

[0010] Preferably, a number of positioning protrusions are adhered to the inner wall of the storage opening and near the head end of the blade holder. The positioning protrusions are made of silicone material, and the outer wall of the positioning protrusions abuts against the outer wall of the head end of the blade holder.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the bracket at the end away from the cutter head is provided with anti-slip texture.

[0012] Preferably, the clamping assembly includes a fixed plate, one end of which is hinged to an adjusting plate via a rotating shaft, and the other end of which is threaded with a clamping rod. The end of the clamping rod can clamp and position the back of the adjusting plate away from the rotating shaft. The front of the adjusting plate is attached to the outer wall of the cutter head for positioning the cutter head.

[0013] Preferably, the fixing plate is provided with a threaded hole at the abutment rod, the outer wall of the abutment rod is provided with an external thread, the abutment rod is threadedly connected to the threaded hole, and a handle is installed at the end of the abutment rod away from the adjusting plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] This disposable suture removal tool is specifically designed for suture removal. The hinged connection between the tail end of the blade and the head end of the support makes the tool more flexible during use. Doctors can adjust the angle of the blade as needed, greatly improving the ease of operation. The clamping component ensures that the blade maintains a fixed angle when unfolded, further simplifying the operation and reducing the number of adjustments required by the doctor during suture removal.

[0016] The U-shaped opening on the side of the blade holder and the way the blade is installed within the U-shaped opening effectively enclose and protects the blade. Only the opening of the U-shaped opening protrudes from the blade, and the blade height is lower than the opening height, effectively reducing the risk of accidental injury to the patient. The protective edge further enhances the tool's safety, preventing accidental cuts to doctors or patients during use.

[0017] The storage slot on the holder allows the blade to be rotated and stored when not in use, greatly reducing the size of the tool and making it convenient for doctors to carry and store. The sponge pad and positioning protrusions on the inner wall of the storage slot ensure that the blade will not wobble or fall off during storage, protecting the sharpness of the blade and preventing damage to the tool during transport. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cutter head in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention after folding;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the clamping component of this utility model;

[0022] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0023] 1. Blade head; 11. Blade holder; 12. U-shaped opening; 13. Blade; 14. Protective edge; 15. Pin hole; 2. Bracket; 21. Grip shell; 211. Storage opening; 212. Sponge pad; 213. Positioning protrusion; 22. Pin; 23. Clamping assembly; 231. Fixing plate; 232. Adjusting plate; 233. Rotating shaft; 234. Clamping rod; 2341. Handle; 235. Threaded hole; 3. Anti-slip texture. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] This utility model provides a disposable suture removal tool, such as Figures 1-4 As shown, the device includes a blade head 1, with a bracket 2 rotatably connected to the tail end of the blade head 1. The blade head 1 includes a blade holder 11, with a U-shaped opening 12 on the side of the blade holder 11. A blade 13 is installed inside the U-shaped opening 12. A protective edge 14 is glued to the outer side of the blade holder 11. The back edge of the blade 13 is wrapped by the inner wall of the U-shaped opening 12. The blade edge is located at the opening of the U-shaped opening 12, and the height of the blade edge is lower than the opening height of the U-shaped opening 12. When the blade head 1 is unfolded, it is positioned by a clamping component 23 installed on the bracket 2 to keep the unfolded opening angle fixed, so that the blade head 1 can flexibly adjust the angle as needed, improving the ease of operation during the suture removal process.

[0026] During use, the U-shaped opening 12 provides a stable mounting position for the blade 13, ensuring its stability. The blade holder 11, as a supporting structure for the blade 13, enhances the overall structural strength of the blade head 1. The back edge of the blade 13 is wrapped by the inner wall of the U-shaped opening 12, effectively protecting the blade 13 and preventing accidental injury when not in use. The cutting edge is located at the opening of the U-shaped opening 12, and the height of the cutting edge is lower than the height of the opening, ensuring both the cutting effect during suture removal and reducing the risk of accidental injury to the patient. The protective edge 14 is bonded to the outer edge of the blade holder 11, further increasing the safety of the tool and preventing the blade 13 from accidentally cutting doctors or patients during use. When the blade head 1 is unfolded, the clamping component 23 can position it, keeping the unfolded opening angle fixed, ensuring stability and accuracy during suture removal.

[0027] In this embodiment, the tail end of the cutter head 1 is provided with a pin hole 15, and the head end of the bracket 2 is equipped with a pin 22. The pin 22 passes through the pin hole 15 and is rotatably connected, realizing a flexible hinged connection between the tail end of the cutter head 1 and the head end of the bracket 2. This allows the cutter head 1 to adjust its angle according to actual needs, improving the applicability and ease of operation of the suture removal tool.

[0028] Specifically, a blade positioning groove is provided on the inner side of the U-shaped opening 12, and the edge of the blade 13 is engaged in the blade positioning groove. The design of the blade positioning groove ensures the stable installation of the blade 13 in the U-shaped opening 12, preventing the blade 13 from shaking or falling off during use, thus improving the reliability and safety of the wire removal tool.

[0029] Furthermore, the support 2 includes a grip shell 21, with a storage opening 211 on one side. The blade 1 can rotate into the storage opening 211 for storage. A sponge pad 212 is adhered to the inner wall of the storage opening 211 near the blade edge of the blade 13. The design of the storage opening 211 allows the blade 1 to be rotated and stored when not in use, making it convenient for carrying and storage. The sponge pad 212 protects the sharpness of the blade 13 and prevents it from being damaged during storage.

[0030] Furthermore, several positioning protrusions 213 are adhered to the inner wall of the storage opening 211, near the head end of the blade holder 11. The positioning protrusions 213 are made of silicone material, and their outer walls abut against the outer wall of the head end of the blade holder 11. The design of the positioning protrusions 213 ensures that the blade head 1 is firmly fixed inside the storage opening 211 when stored, preventing it from shaking or falling off during transport, thus improving the stability and reliability of the suture removal tool.

[0031] Furthermore, the outer wall of the end of the support 2 furthest from the blade 1 is provided with anti-slip texture 3. The anti-slip texture 3 design increases the friction and stability when the doctor holds the support 2, preventing accidental slippage and improving the safety of the suture removal process.

[0032] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 23 includes a fixed plate 231. One end of the fixed plate 231 is hinged to an adjusting plate 232 via a rotating shaft 233. The other end of the fixed plate 231 is threaded with a clamping rod 234. The end of the clamping rod 234 can clamp and position the back of the adjusting plate 232 away from the rotating shaft 233. The front of the adjusting plate 232 is in contact with the outer wall of the cutter head 1 for positioning the cutter head 1. The design of the clamping assembly 23 realizes the positioning function of the cutter head 1 when unfolded, so that the cutter head 1 can maintain a fixed angle for the disassembly operation, improving the stability and accuracy of the disassembly process.

[0033] Furthermore, a threaded hole 235 is provided on the fixing plate 231 at the location of the clamping rod 234. The outer wall of the clamping rod 234 is provided with external threads, and the clamping rod 234 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 235. A handle 2341 is installed at the end of the clamping rod 234 away from the adjusting plate 232. The threaded connection design allows for easy adjustment of the extension length of the clamping rod 234 to accommodate the positioning angle requirements of different blade heads 1. The handle 2341 allows the doctor to easily rotate the clamping rod 234, improving operational convenience.

[0034] In use, this disposable suture removal tool features a pin hole 15 at one end of the cutter head 1 and a pin 22 at the end of the bracket 2. The pin 22 is inserted into the pin hole 15, achieving a rotatable connection between the cutter head 1 and the bracket 2. This design allows the cutter head 1 to be flexibly adjusted in angle according to actual needs, improving the ease of operation during suture removal.

[0035] The support 2 includes a grip shell 21, and a storage opening 211 is provided on one side of the grip shell 21. When the blade head 1 is not in use, it can be rotated and stored inside the storage opening 211. Several positioning protrusions 213 are glued to the inner wall of the storage opening 211 and near the head end of the blade holder 11. The design of the positioning protrusions 213 ensures that the blade head 1 can be firmly fixed in the storage opening 211 when stored, preventing it from shaking or falling off during carrying.

[0036] When the cutter head 1 unfolds, it is positioned by the clamping assembly 23 mounted on the bracket 2. The clamping assembly 23 includes a fixed plate 231, an adjusting plate 232, and a clamping rod 234. This design maintains a fixed unfolding angle, ensuring stability and accuracy during the suture removal process. The extension length of the clamping rod 234 can be easily adjusted by rotating it to accommodate the positioning angle requirements of different cutter heads 1.

[0037] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A disposable suture removal tool, including a cutting head (1), characterized in that: The tail end of the blade (1) is rotatably connected to a bracket (2). The blade (1) includes a blade holder (11). A U-shaped opening (12) is provided on the side of the blade holder (11). A blade (13) is installed in the U-shaped opening (12). A protective edge (14) is glued to the outer side of the blade holder (11). The back side of the blade (13) is wrapped by the inner wall of the U-shaped opening (12). The blade is located at the opening of the U-shaped opening (12), and the height of the blade is lower than the opening height of the U-shaped opening (12). When the blade (1) is unfolded, it is positioned by a clamping component (23) installed on the bracket (2) to keep the unfolded opening angle fixed.

2. The disposable suture removal tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tail end of the cutter head (1) is provided with a pin hole (15), and the head end of the bracket (2) is equipped with a pin (22). The pin (22) passes through the pin hole (15) and is rotatably connected.

3. The disposable suture removal tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the U-shaped opening (12) is provided with a blade positioning groove, and the edge of the blade (13) is stuck in the blade positioning groove.

4. The disposable suture removal tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (2) includes a grip shell (21), and a storage opening (211) is provided on one side of the grip shell (21). The blade (1) can rotate into the storage opening (211) for storage. A sponge pad (212) is attached to the inner wall of the storage opening (211) and near the blade edge of the blade (13).

5. The disposable suture removal tool according to claim 4, characterized in that: Several positioning protrusions (213) are attached to the inner wall of the receiving port (211) and near the head end of the knife holder (11). The positioning protrusions (213) are made of silicone material, and the outer wall of the positioning protrusions (213) abuts against the outer wall of the head end of the knife holder (11).

6. The disposable suture removal tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket (2) has anti-slip texture (3) on the outer wall of the end away from the cutter head (1).

7. The disposable suture removal tool according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (23) includes a fixing plate (231). One end of the fixing plate (231) is hinged to an adjusting plate (232) via a rotating shaft (233). The other end of the fixing plate (231) is threaded with a clamping rod (234). The end of the clamping rod (234) can clamp and position the back of the end of the adjusting plate (232) away from the rotating shaft (233). The front of the adjusting plate (232) is attached to the outer wall of the cutter head (1) for positioning the cutter head (1).

8. The disposable suture removal tool according to claim 7, characterized in that: A threaded hole (235) is provided on the fixing plate (231) and located at the abutment rod (234). The outer wall of the abutment rod (234) is provided with external threads. The abutment rod (234) is threadedly connected to the threaded hole (235). A handle (2341) is installed at the end of the abutment rod (234) away from the adjusting plate (232).

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