U-Shaped Surgical Drape with Segmented Flaps for Hip Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as anterior approach hip replacement, require effective draping solutions to maintain sterility and provide optimal access to the surgical site while minimizing contamination and ensuring proper positioning of the femur during hip replacement surgeries.
Innovation Solution
A u-style drape system comprising a top surface and a bottom surface with sleeves and flaps that cover the torso and legs, allowing for adjustable access through a u-shaped opening, which can be aligned and positioned to accommodate either left or right hip surgeries, and includes features like markings for orientation and adhesive tape for secure placement, along with a method of packaging to maintain sterility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional surgical drape is used to cover the patient, then sterility is maintained, but access to the surgical site is limited and positioning flexibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The drape is divided into multiple functional segments: a first drape portion for torso coverage, a second drape portion for leg coverage, and a connective portion linking them. Each segment can be independently positioned and adjusted to provide optimal surgical access while maintaining overall sterility barrier integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The drape incorporates adjustable features including movable connective portions, repositionable drapes, and flexible positioning mechanisms that allow the surgical team to dynamically adjust the drape configuration during the procedure to access different surgical sites while maintaining sterility
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed drape configuration is used, then sterility is maintained, but adaptability to different surgical approaches and patient positions is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The drape system is segmented into multiple independent portions (torso drape, leg drape, connective portion) that can be individually configured and positioned to accommodate various surgical approaches and patient positions without requiring complete reconfiguration of the entire drape system
Solution Approach 2:
The connective portion serves multiple functions: it links the first and second drape portions, provides structural support, allows relative movement between drapes, and maintains sterility barrier integrity across different surgical configurations and patient positions
3Reliability
If multiple separate drapes are used to cover different body parts, then sterility is maintained, but the risk of contamination at the interface between drapes increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first drape portion, second drape portion, and connective portion are merged into a single integrated drape system that maintains continuous sterility barrier coverage. The connective portion is designed to seamlessly join the other portions, eliminating gaps and reducing contamination risk at interfaces between separate drapes
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AI summary
A surgical drape is disclosed herein that is to be used for medical procedures in order to ensure sterile portions are not contaminated. The surgical drape can be configured to be placed around a surgical site where an operative procedure is to be conducted. The surgical drape includes a u-shaped opening, at least one sleeve, and at least one flap on its proximal end. The at least one sleeve and the at least one flap extend outwardly from a top surface of the drape. The at least one flap includes adhesive components on one side that allow the at least one flap to be folded back on to itself to provide additional protective barrier from contamination.