Modular Surgical Instrument Stand for Compact Upright Organization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional surgical instrument stands, such as mayo stands, face issues with surgical instruments leaning over rolled towels, creating a larger footprint and making retrieval and return of instruments difficult, especially in fast-paced procedures, leading to increased surgery time, stress, and potential errors.
Innovation Solution
A surgical instrument stand apparatus with a support tube and interchangeable stand accessories that allow for organized support and expansion, featuring feet with central and accessory openings, slits, and clips to securely hold and separate instruments, enabling efficient retrieval and organization.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If surgical instruments are arranged on rolled towels during surgical procedures, then instruments can be supported, but the footprint and space on medical stands increases making retrieval and return difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple tiers or levels, with each tier capable of holding surgical instruments in an upright position. This segmentation allows instruments to be vertically stacked rather than horizontally spread, reducing the footprint while maintaining capacity and accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
Instruments are arranged in the vertical dimension rather than horizontal placement on rolled towels. The stand utilizes vertical space by allowing instruments to rest on their handles or shafts, extending upward from the base, thereby converting horizontal space consumption into vertical space utilization.
2Quantity of substance
If surgical instruments are arranged on rolled towels, then instruments can be supported, but the footprint and space on medical stands increases
Solution Approach 1:
The stand structure is segmented into multiple vertical tiers, allowing instruments to be distributed across different height levels. This segmentation enables the same instrument capacity to be achieved within a smaller horizontal footprint by utilizing vertical stratification.
Solution Approach 2:
The design transitions from two-dimensional horizontal arrangement on rolled towels to three-dimensional vertical arrangement on the stand. Instruments are positioned upright and stacked vertically, converting horizontal area consumption into vertical space utilization, thereby reducing the stand's footprint.
3Quantity of substance
If surgical instruments are arranged on rolled towels, then instruments can be supported, but retrieval and return of instruments becomes more difficult in fast-paced procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is segmented into multiple accessible tiers with instruments arranged upright and visible. This segmentation allows surgical personnel to quickly locate and retrieve specific instruments from different levels without having to search through or move other instruments, significantly reducing retrieval time during fast-paced procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
By arranging instruments vertically on the stand rather than horizontally on rolled towels, the design enables quick visual identification and access to instruments at any height level. This vertical arrangement allows simultaneous access to multiple instruments without requiring lateral movement or repositioning, thereby reducing retrieval time.
4Quantity of substance
If surgical instruments are arranged on rolled towels, then instruments can be supported, but continuous retrieval and return issues increase surgery time and stress
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple organized tiers with instruments arranged upright and systematically positioned. This segmentation creates an efficient workflow where instruments can be quickly retrieved and returned to their designated locations, minimizing disruptions and maintaining surgical momentum, thereby improving overall surgery efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical arrangement of instruments on the stand enables efficient instrument management by allowing quick access and return without lateral movement. Instruments can be rapidly retrieved from any height level and returned to their specific positions, reducing time loss and stress, thereby enhancing surgical productivity and efficiency.
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AI summary
A method and surgical instrument stand apparatus for supporting and organizing surgical instruments. The method includes steps of: engaging a first foot of the surgical instrument stand apparatus with a first end of a support tube of the surgical instrument stand apparatus; engaging a second foot of the surgical instrument stand apparatus with a second end of the support tube, wherein the second foot is spaced apart from the first foot at a fixed distance defined by the support tube; selecting a stand accessory from a plurality of stand accessories; engaging the stand accessory with at least one of the first foot and the second foot or the support tube; and supporting at least one set of surgical instruments by one or both of the support tube and the stand accessory.