John Corbit - West Palm Beach FL Kenneth M. Kuzmick - West Palm Beach FL Stephanie L. O'Hearn - Boca Raton FL Albert N. Santilli - Gates Mills OH
Assignee:
Surgical Concepts, Inc. - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
B65D 7300 A61M 2502
US Classification:
206363
Abstract:
A disposable surgical instrument holder for holding a number of surgical instruments, tubes and wires includes a narrow, elongate base member that can be attached adhesively to a patient's body or drape. A plurality of flaps are releasably attached to the base member by way of hinges and hook and loop fasteners. Each flap can be pulled back from the base member and then can be resecured once an instrument has been inserted between the flap and the base member. The holder can be provided with a sheet of abrasive material in order to permit surgical instruments to be cleaned during the course of an operation. The holders can be stored within sterile packages for use whenever convenient to the surgeon.
John Corbit - Palm Springs FL Lori A. Leonetti - Deerfield Beach FL
International Classification:
A61F 212 A61F 202
US Classification:
623 8
Abstract:
A breast implant has at least an outer shell which is composed of a resorbable material. The implant, which can be formed entirely of bioresorbable material, is sized and shaped to replace excised tissue. The implant supports surrounding tissue upon implantation, while allowing for in-growth of fibrous tissue to replace the implant. According to various alternative embodiments, the implant is elastically compressible, or can be formed from self-expanding foam or sponges, and can be implanted through a cannula or by injection, as well as by open procedures. The implant also is capable of carrying therapeutic and diagnostic substances.