Securable Procedure Kit with Adhesive Drape Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Medical procedure kits often fall or move undesirably during use, causing components to be inaccessible or lost, which complicates procedures like catheter insertion.
Innovation Solution
A securable procedure kit with adhesive portions and pockets that can be affixed to a sterile drape or surface, ensuring components remain accessible and organized.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the procedure kit is placed on a surface during a medical procedure, then it is easily accessible to the clinician, but it may fall or move undesirably
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive portion is pre-applied to the body of the procedure kit before the medical procedure begins. This preliminary preparation allows the kit to be securely attached to the sterile drape or surface at the start of the procedure, preventing it from falling or moving during use while maintaining easy accessibility to the clinician.
2Reliability
If the procedure kit is secured to a sterile drape, then it remains stationary and accessible, but the adhesive may compromise sterility
Solution Approach 1:
The adhesive portion acts as an intermediary between the procedure kit and the sterile drape or surface. It is designed to be applied to non-sterile surfaces or areas of the drape that do not require sterility, thereby securing the kit in place without compromising the sterile field or introducing contamination risks to critical areas.
3Ease of operation
If the kit is made with multiple pockets for organization, then components are easily located, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The body of the procedure kit is segmented into multiple pockets, each designed to hold specific components or groups of components. This segmentation organizes the contents in a logical manner, allowing the clinician to quickly locate and access needed items during the procedure while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The kit minimizes the risk of components falling or being misplaced, keeping them easily accessible for clinicians during medical procedures, enhancing operational efficiency and safety.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive portion included on a portion of the body to enable the procedure kit to be secured to a structure or surface proximate to the patient
Data Source
AI summary
A procedure kit that removably retains components to be used during a medical procedure, such as the insertion of a catheter into a patient, is disclosed. The procedure kit is securable to a surface or structure such that the kit is positioned as desired by the clinician, thus minimizing chances that the kit will fall to the ground or undesirably move. In one embodiment, the procedure kit comprises a body defining a plurality of pockets that are sized to removably receive therein components for use in the medical procedure, an openable flap that covers at least a portion of the pockets; and an adhesive portion included on a portion of the body to enable the procedure kit to be secured to a structure or surface proximate to the patient, such as the sterile drape covering the patient.