Pin protection device and skeletal traction support device comprising same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pin protection device and a skeletal traction support device comprising same, the pin protection device including: a container part comprising a body having an insertion hole into which either end of a pin is inserted, and a cover unit provided to partially close the insertion hole; an adhesive part provided inside the body to prevent the either end of the pin from being separated from the body; and a finishing member provided in the insertion hole and at least partially closed by the cover unit.

Description

Pin protection device and skeletal traction support device including the same

[0001] The present invention relates to a pin protection device and a skeletal traction support device including the same.

[0002] Skeletal traction is a widely used medical procedure for treating bone fractures, which involves inserting a pin through the patient's bone and applying continuous traction through it.

[0003] In these skeletal traction procedures, pins penetrate the patient's body with both ends protruding outward; these protruding pin tips are very sharp and can cause puncture injuries to medical staff or the patient. In particular, puncture injuries can occur due to unexpected contact during patient repositioning or routine nursing procedures.

[0004] In addition, the exposed tip of the pin is continuously exposed to the external environment, posing a high risk of infection. Currently, disposable syringe caps or rubber caps are used in medical settings as a temporary measure to address this, but these are not effective solutions as they are difficult to maintain in a sterile state and can easily detach.

[0005] The technology forming the background of the present invention is disclosed in U.S. Patent Publication No. 10405889.

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the aforementioned conventional technology by providing a pin protection device and a skeletal traction support device capable of preventing self-inflicted injuries caused by both ends of a pin.

[0007] However, the technical problems that the embodiments of the present invention aim to solve are not limited to the technical problems described above, and other technical problems may exist.

[0008] As a technical means for achieving the above-mentioned technical problem, the pin protection device may include: a container part comprising a body having an insertion opening into which both ends of the pin are inserted, and a cover unit configured to close the insertion opening at least partially; an adhesive part configured inside the body to prevent both ends of the pin from detaching from the body; and a sealing member configured in the insertion opening, which is closed at least partially through the cover unit.

[0009] In addition, the cover unit may have an insertion hole into which the pin can be inserted.

[0010] In addition, the above-mentioned finishing member may be provided as a member that can be penetrated by a pin inserted into the insertion hole.

[0011] In addition, the above finishing member may be rubber.

[0012] In addition, the body may be provided such that at least a portion of its interior is visible, allowing the internal state of the body to be checked.

[0013] In addition, the pin is provided with a member containing iron, and the adhesive part hardens when in contact with the iron, thereby preventing the pin from detaching from the body.

[0014] In addition, the degree to which the adhesive part hardens can be set so that the pin detaches from the body when an external force greater than a preset amount is applied.

[0015] In addition, a preset external force may be an external force for removing the pin protection device from the pin.

[0016] In addition, the adhesive portion may include an antimicrobial substance.

[0017] Meanwhile, a skeletal traction support device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a pin inserted into a patient's body to support the skeletal traction; and a pin protection device inserted into both ends of the pin, wherein the pin protection device may include a container portion comprising a body having an insertion opening into which both ends of the pin are inserted and a cover unit configured to close at least a portion of the insertion opening; an adhesive portion configured inside the body to prevent both ends of the pin from detaching from the body; and a sealing member configured in the insertion opening, which is closed at least a portion through the cover unit.

[0018] In addition, the pin may be inserted into the patient's body such that both ends protrude at least partially from the patient's body.

[0019] In addition, the cover unit has an insertion hole into which the pin can be inserted, and the pin protection device can be inserted into the part of the pin protruding from the patient's body.

[0020] In addition, both ends of the pin are provided to penetrate the finishing member, and the finishing member may be provided as a member that can be penetrated by the pin inserted into the insertion hole.

[0021] In addition, the pin is provided with a member containing iron, and the adhesive part hardens when in contact with the iron, thereby preventing the pin from detaching from the body.

[0022] In addition, the adhesive portion may include an antimicrobial substance.

[0023] The means for solving the problem described above are merely exemplary and should not be interpreted as intended to limit the present invention. In addition to the exemplary embodiments described above, additional embodiments may exist in the drawings and the detailed description of the invention.

[0024] According to the solution to the problem of the present invention described above, by inserting container portions at both ends of a pin inserted into a patient's body, the effect of preventing puncture injuries caused by both ends of the pin is achieved.

[0025] However, the effects obtainable from this invention are not limited to those described above, and other effects may exist.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a pin protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a container part and a cover unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating the appearance of a pin protection device mounted on a pin according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a cover unit and a finishing member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining a skeletal traction support device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the attached drawings to enable those skilled in the art to easily implement the invention. However, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Furthermore, in order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts unrelated to the explanation have been omitted, and similar parts throughout the specification are denoted by similar reference numerals.

[0032] Throughout this specification, when a part is described as being "connected" to another part, this includes not only cases where they are "directly connected," but also cases where they are "electrically connected" or "indirectly connected" with other elements interposed between them.

[0033] Throughout the entire specification, when a component is described as being located "on," "on top," "on top," "under," "on bottom," or "on bottom" of another component, this includes not only cases where the component is in contact with the other component but also cases where another component exists between the two components.

[0034] Throughout this specification, when a part is described as "comprising" a certain component, this means that, unless specifically stated otherwise, it does not exclude other components but may include additional components.

[0035] The present invention relates to a pin protection device and a skeletal traction support device including the same.

[0036] Specifically, the present invention relates to a protective device inserted into both ends of a pin that supports skeletal traction and is inserted into a patient's body, which can prevent puncture injuries caused by the pin's sharp ends.

[0037] Hereinafter, a pin protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as the 'present protection device (100)') will be described.

[0038] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a pin protection device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a container part and a cover unit according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Specifically, FIG. 2(a) is a drawing showing only the body (111) of the container part (110) of the protective device (100), and FIG. 2(b) is a drawing showing the body (111) and the cover unit (112) combined.

[0041] FIG. 3 is a drawing illustrating the appearance of a pin protection device mounted on a pin according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Referring to FIG. 1, the protective device (100) may include a container part (110).

[0043] Specifically, referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the container portion (110) may include a body (111) having an insertion opening (111a) into which both ends of the pin (200) are inserted.

[0044] At this time, referring to FIG. 3, an internal space may be formed in the body (111) large enough to allow both ends of the pin (200) (S-pin) to be inserted.

[0045] In addition, the protective device (100) is designed to prevent cuts caused by both ends of a pin (200) protruding from the patient's body, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 to be described later, and the body (111) can be made of various materials that are not damaged by external impact.

[0046] For example, the body (111) may be made of reinforced glass, plastic, etc.

[0047] Specifically, the body (111) can be made of various materials suitable for medical use. For example, using transparent acrylic material allows for easy observation of the internal state, and using medical-grade reinforced polycarbonate ensures sufficient strength. Additionally, reinforced glass may be used as needed, in which case the corners can be rounded to enhance safety.

[0048] However, the configuration of the body (111) is not limited to this, and since this is obvious to a person skilled in the art, a more detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0049] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 3, the body (111) may be provided such that at least a part of the interior of the body (111) is visible, allowing the internal state of the body (111) to be checked.

[0050] Here, being provided to be at least partially visible may refer to the body (111) being provided with a completely transparent material or having a transparency sufficient to allow the internal state of the body (111) to be checked.

[0051] For example, the body (111) can be made of various materials that allow checking the internal state of the body (111), such as reinforced glass, plastic, etc.

[0052] Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the protective device (100) can be mounted on each end of a sharp pin (200). At this time, the body (111) is provided such that at least a part of the interior of the body (111) is visible, allowing the internal condition of the body (111) to be checked, so that a patient or medical person can check the internal condition from the outside.

[0053] FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a cover unit and a finishing member according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Specifically, FIG. 4(a) is a drawing for explaining an insertion hole (112a) formed in a cover unit (112), and FIG. 4(b) is a drawing for explaining the appearance of a finishing member (130) attached to the cover unit (112).

[0055] Additionally, referring to (b) of FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the container portion (110) may include a cover unit (112) configured to close at least a portion of the insertion opening (111a).

[0056] Specifically, referring to FIG. 4(a), the cover unit (112) may have an insertion hole (112a) into which a pin (200) can be inserted.

[0057] In other words, closing at least part of the insertion opening (111a) may mean that the cover unit (112) closes the area of ​​the insertion opening (111a) excluding the insertion hole (112a) into which the pin (200) can be inserted.

[0058] Additionally, the cover unit (112) can be combined with the body (111) through various methods. For example, the cover unit (112) and the body (111) can be combined through a screw thread method, a snap-fit ​​method, or bonding using an adhesive member. Since this is obvious to a person skilled in the art, a more detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0059] Additionally, the cover unit (112) can be combined with the body (111) to tightly close the insertion opening (111a) so that the body (111) and the interior of the body (111) are not contaminated.

[0060] Specifically, the insertion hole (112a) formed in the cover unit (112) is formed to correspond to the diameter of the pin (200) to be inserted, so that when the pin (200) is inserted through the insertion hole (112a), the insertion hole (112a) and the pin (200) are in close contact, and in the area excluding the insertion hole (112a), the insertion opening (111a) is closed tightly through the cover unit (112) to prevent contamination inside the body (111).

[0061] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 4 (b), the protective device (100) may include a closing member (130) that is provided in the insertion opening (111a) and is partially closed through the cover unit (112).

[0062] Here, the fact that it is partially closed through the cover unit (112) can be understood as the finishing member (130) being closed by the cover unit (112) in an area excluding the insertion hole (112a) formed in the cover unit (112) as shown in FIGS. 1 and 4.

[0063] At this time, the finishing member (130) may be provided as a member that can be penetrated by a pin (200) inserted into the insertion hole (112a).

[0064] Specifically, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the cover unit (112) and the body (111) can be closed more tightly through the sealing member (130) than when the sealing member (130) is not provided, and the sealing member (130) is provided with a member (e.g., rubber) that can be penetrated by the sharp ends of the pin (200), and accordingly, the pin (200) penetrates the sealing member (130) that is not closed by the insertion hole (112a) and is inserted into the body (111), so that the protective device (100) can be mounted on both ends of the pin (200).

[0065] At this time, the finishing member (130) is provided to have a self-sealing characteristic when penetrated by the pin (200), so that it closely wraps around the periphery of the pin (200) even after the pin (200) has penetrated. Accordingly, the inflow of external contaminants is effectively blocked and a sterile state can be maintained.

[0066] Additionally, when the pin (200) is removed, the through hole of the finishing member (130) is automatically sealed by the elastic restoring force of the finishing member (130), thereby preventing external material from entering the body (111).

[0067] For example, the finishing member (130) may be rubber. However, the setting of the finishing member (130) is not limited to this.

[0068] Specifically, the sealing member (130) can be made of various elastic materials depending on the application. Generally, it can be made in a disc shape using medical silicone rubber, and if a stronger sealing force is required, a mixture of natural rubber and synthetic rubber can be used. In special cases, an elastic material with self-sealing properties can be used to impart the characteristic that the hole is automatically sealed even after the pin is removed.

[0069] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 1 and 3, the protective device (100) may include an adhesive portion (120) provided inside the body (111) to prevent both ends of the pin (200) from detaching from the body (111).

[0070] Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the adhesive portion (120) may be provided with various adhesive materials that can prevent the pin (200) inserted into the body (111) from detaching from the body (111).

[0071] At this time, the degree of adhesion between the adhesive part (120) and the pin (200) can be set such that when an external force caused by the patient's movement (such as an external force generated during the patient's daily movements or changes in posture) is applied, the protective device (100) is prevented from detaching from the pin (200), and when a medical professional applies an external force to remove the protective device (100) from the pin (200), the adhesive part (120) is released from being adhered to the pin (200).

[0072] Additionally, the pin (200) is provided with a member containing iron, and the adhesive portion (120) hardens when in contact with iron, thereby preventing the pin (200) from detaching from the body (111).

[0073] Typically, the pin (200) may be provided as an iron pin (200) inserted into the human body, and the adhesive portion (120) hardens when in contact with an iron component, so that the pin (200) may not detach from the body (111) due to the hardening of the contact portion.

[0074] At this time, the degree to which the adhesive portion (120) hardens can be set so that the pin (200) detaches from the body (111) when an external force greater than a preset amount is applied. Here, the preset external force may be an external force for removing the protective device (100) from the pin (200).

[0075] Specifically, the adhesive portion (120) is provided in a non-cured state when normally (when the pin (200) is not in contact), but when the pin (200) comes into contact, it is cured to prevent the pin (200) from detaching from the body (111).

[0076] At this time, the amount of adhesive (120) can be set to a level such that when an external force is applied to remove the protective device from the pin (200), the connection between the hardened adhesive (120) and the pin (200) can be released.

[0077] As another example, the hardened adhesive part (120) is provided with a material that becomes soft again when heat is applied, so that when it is necessary to release the protective device (100), heat is applied to soften the adhesive part (120) and the protective device (100) can be released from the pin (200).

[0078] In other words, the adhesive portion (120) can be implemented with a medical adhesive that reacts with the material of the pin to provide appropriate fixing force. For example, a stable fixing force can be obtained by using an adhesive that hardens rapidly upon contact with iron components or by using an adhesive containing magnetic particles. Additionally, if necessary, a thermoreversible adhesive that is easy to remove when heat is applied can be used.

[0079] Additionally, the adhesive portion (120) may contain an antimicrobial substance. This prevents infection inside the body portion (111).

[0080] For example, the adhesive part (120) may be equipped with silver nanoparticles or copper ions to provide continuous antibacterial power.

[0081] In addition, the antimicrobial substance may be added within a range that does not affect the adhesive strength of the adhesive part (120).

[0082] Meanwhile, below, a skeletal traction (300) support device (hereinafter referred to as the 'support device (1000)') according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. However, the support device (1000) shares the same or corresponding technical features as the protection device (100), and for configurations identical or similar to the configuration described above, the same reference numerals will be used, and redundant descriptions will be simplified or omitted.

[0083] FIG. 5 is a drawing for explaining a skeletal traction support device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0084] Specifically, referring to FIG. 5, the support device (1000) can be used by connecting it to a conventional skeletal traction (300).

[0085] For example, referring to FIG. 5, the skeletal traction (300) may refer to a device that can traction the patient's body by connecting it to a pin (200) inserted into the patient's body, which will be described later.

[0086] Additionally, referring to FIG. 3, the support device (1000) may include a pin (200) (S-pin) that is inserted into the patient's body to support skeletal traction (300).

[0087] The pin (200) (S-pin) included as a component of the present support device (1000) is a component obvious to a person skilled in the art (skeletal traction), so a more detailed description will be omitted.

[0088] At this time, referring to FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 5, the pin (200) can be inserted into the patient's body such that both ends protrude at least partially from the patient's body.

[0089] Specifically, both ends of the pin (200) are provided (e.g., pointed) so as to be able to penetrate the patient's body and be inserted into the patient's body.

[0090] At this time, both ends of the pin (200) are sharply provided, which could cause a cut injury to a medical professional or patient. Meanwhile, the support device (1000) can prevent cut injuries that may occur from both ends of the pin (200) by including the protection device (100).

[0091] Additionally, referring to FIG. 3, the present support device (1000) may include the present protection device (100) inserted into both ends of the pin (200).

[0092] Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, the protective device (100) may include a container part (110).

[0093] Additionally, referring to (a) of FIGS. 1 and 2, the container portion (110) may include a body (111) having an insertion opening (111a) into which both ends of the pin (200) are inserted.

[0094] At this time, referring to FIG. 3, an internal space may be formed in the body (111) large enough to allow both ends of the pin (200) (S-pin) to be inserted.

[0095] In addition, the protective device (100) is designed to prevent cuts caused by both ends of a pin (200) protruding from the patient's body, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 to be described later, and the body (111) can be made of various materials that are not damaged by external impact.

[0096] For example, the body (111) may be provided with reinforced glass, plastic, etc., but is not limited thereto. Since this is obvious to a person skilled in the art, a more detailed explanation will be omitted.

[0097] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 1 and FIGS. 3, the body (111) may be provided such that at least a part of the interior of the body (111) is visible, allowing the internal state of the body (111) to be checked.

[0098] For example, the body (111) can be made of various materials that allow checking the internal state of the body (111), such as reinforced glass, plastic, etc.

[0099] Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the protective device (100) can be mounted on each end of a sharp pin (200). At this time, the body (111) is provided such that at least a part of the interior of the body (111) is visible, allowing the internal condition of the body (111) to be checked, so that a patient or medical person can check the internal condition from the outside.

[0100] Additionally, referring to FIG. 1, FIG. 2 (b) and FIG. 3, the container portion (110) may include a cover unit (112) configured to close at least a portion of the insertion opening (111a).

[0101] Additionally, referring to FIGS. 3 and FIGS. 5, the cover unit (112) has an insertion hole (112a) into which a pin (200) can be inserted, and the protective device (100) can be inserted into the part of the pin (200) protruding from the patient's body.

[0102] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 5, both ends of the pin (200) can be inserted into the patient's body so as to protrude from the patient's body. At this time, an insertion hole (112a) into which the pin (200) can be inserted is formed in the cover unit (112), and the protective device (100) is inserted into the part of the pin (200) protruding from the patient's body to prevent cuts that may occur from the ends of the pin (200).

[0103] Additionally, the protective device (100) may include a closing member (130) that is partially closed through a cover unit (112).

[0104] Additionally, both ends of the pin (200) are provided to be able to penetrate the finishing member (130), and the finishing member (130) may be provided as a member that can be penetrated by the pin (200) inserted into the insertion hole (112a).

[0105] For example, the finishing member (130) may be made of rubber.

[0106] Specifically, referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the cover unit (112) and the body (111) can be closed more tightly through the sealing member (130) than when the sealing member (130) is not provided, and the sealing member (130) is provided with a member (e.g., rubber) that can be penetrated by the sharp ends of the pin (200), and accordingly, the pin (200) penetrates the sealing member (130) that is not closed by the insertion hole (112a) and is inserted into the body (111), so that the protective device (100) can be mounted on both ends of the pin (200).

[0107] Additionally, the protective device (100) may include an adhesive portion (120) provided inside the body (111) to prevent both ends of the pin (200) from detaching from the body (111).

[0108] Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 3, the adhesive portion (120) may be provided with various adhesive materials that can prevent the pin (200) inserted into the body (111) from detaching from the body (111).

[0109] At this time, the degree of adhesion between the adhesive part (120) and the pin (200) can be set such that when an external force is applied due to the patient's movement, the protective device (100) is prevented from detaching from the pin (200), and when a medical professional applies an external force to remove the protective device (100) from the pin (200), the adhesion between the adhesive part (120) and the pin (200) is released.

[0110] Additionally, the pin (200) is provided with a member containing iron, and the adhesive portion (120) hardens when in contact with iron, thereby preventing the pin (200) from detaching from the body (111).

[0111] Typically, the pin (200) may be provided as an iron pin (200) inserted into the human body, and the adhesive portion (120) hardens when in contact with an iron component, so that the pin (200) may not detach from the body (111) due to the hardening of the contact portion.

[0112] At this time, the degree to which the adhesive portion (120) hardens can be set so that the pin (200) detaches from the body (111) when an external force greater than a preset amount is applied. Here, the preset external force may be an external force for removing the protective device (100) from the pin (200).

[0113] In addition, the adhesive portion (120) may contain an antimicrobial substance.

[0114] This allows for the prevention of infection within the body (111).

[0115] The foregoing description of the present invention is for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will understand that other specific forms can be easily modified without altering the technical concept or essential features of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. For example, each component described as a single unit may be implemented in a distributed manner, and components described as distributed may likewise be implemented in a combined form.

[0116] The scope of the present invention is defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above, and all modifications or variations derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and the concept of equivalents thereof should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the present invention.

[0117] [Explanation of the symbol]

[0118] 1000: Skeletal Traction Support Device

[0119] 100: Pin protection device

[0120] 110: Courage Department

[0121] 111: Body

[0122] 111a: Insertion point

[0123] 112: Cover Unit

[0124] 112a: Insertion hole

[0125] 120: Adhesive

[0126] 130: Finishing member

[0127] 200: Pin

[0128] 300: Skeletal Traction

Claims

1. A pin protection device inserted at both ends of a pin that is inserted into a patient's body to support skeletal traction, A container part comprising a body having an insertion opening into which both ends of the pin are inserted, and a cover unit configured to close the insertion opening at least partially; An adhesive portion provided inside the body to prevent both ends of the pin from detaching from the body; and A pin protection device comprising a finishing member provided in the above-mentioned insertion opening, which is at least partially closed through the above-mentioned cover unit.

2. In Paragraph 1, The above cover unit A pin protection device having an insertion hole formed therein into which the above-mentioned pin can be inserted.

3. In Paragraph 2, The above finishing member is A pin protection device comprising a member capable of being penetrated by a pin inserted through the above-mentioned insertion hole.

4. In Paragraph 3, A pin protection device in which the above-mentioned finishing member is made of rubber.

5. In Paragraph 1, The above body A pin protection device configured such that at least a portion of the interior of the body is visible, allowing the internal condition of the body to be checked.

6. In Paragraph 1, The above pin is It is provided with a member containing iron, and The above adhesive part A pin protection device that hardens upon contact with the iron to prevent the pin from detaching from the body.

7. In Paragraph 6, The degree to which the above adhesive part hardens A pin protection device configured such that the pin detaches from the body when an external force exceeding a preset level is applied.

8. In Paragraph 7, The above preset external force A pin protection device that is an external force for removing the pin protection device from the pin.

9. In Paragraph 1, The above adhesive portion is a pin protection device comprising an antimicrobial substance.

10. In a skeletal traction support device, A pin inserted into the patient's body to support the skeletal traction; and It includes a pin protection device inserted at both ends of the above pin, The above pin protection device is, A container part comprising a body having an insertion opening into which both ends of the pin are inserted, and a cover unit configured to close the insertion opening at least partially; An adhesive portion provided inside the body to prevent both ends of the pin from detaching from the body; and A skeletal traction support device comprising a finishing member provided in the above-mentioned insertion opening, which is at least partially closed through the above-mentioned cover unit.

11. In Paragraph 10, The above pin is A skeletal traction support device inserted into the patient's body such that both ends protrude at least partially from the patient's body.

12. In Paragraph 11, The above cover unit An insertion hole into which the above pin can be inserted is formed, and The above pin protection device A skeletal traction support device that is inserted into a portion of the above-mentioned pin protruding from the patient's body.

13. In Paragraph 12, Both ends of the above pin are It is provided to be able to penetrate the above-mentioned finishing member, and The above finishing member is A skeletal traction support device comprising a member capable of being penetrated by a pin inserted through the above-mentioned insertion hole.

14. In Paragraph 10, The above pin is It is provided with a member containing iron, and The above adhesive part A skeletal traction support device that hardens upon contact with the iron to prevent the pin from detaching from the body.

15. In Paragraph 10, The above adhesive portion is a skeletal traction support device comprising an antimicrobial substance.

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