Methods for preparing a bone in surgery using an imaging system, a navigation system having a locating device, and a robotic system having a cutting tool. A cannula is guided into an incision to expand the incision and provide access to the bone so that the cutting tool is insertable through the cannula to remove material from the bone. An implant is insertable through the cannula to be placed in the bone.

A sterile surgical drape includes left and right inflatable supports leveling the upper surface of the drape to better corral instruments during angiographic procedures. An optional center inflatable support helps center the drape and provides a continuation of this work surface. Multiple sealable openings can be provided at common groin and wrist locations.

A surgical assisting device for use in a surgical procedure. The surgical assisting device comprises a flexible wall configured to form a chamber capable of assuming a volume larger than 500 000 mm3. The surgical assisting device further comprises a closable wall port placed in a first portion of the flexible wall and forming a closable port for transfer between the chamber and the ambient environment, and a closable body port placed in a second portion of the flexible wall and configured to be connected to an incision in the body of the patient and forming a closable port for enabling transfer between the chamber and a cavity in the body of the patient, during the surgical procedure. The chamber has a first volume when the wall port and the body port is at a first distance from each other, and a second smaller volume when the wall port and the body port is at a second, shorter distance from each other.

A medical drape is disclosed. The drape comprises a base drape portion and an insert drape portion removably attached to the base drape portion. A plurality of independently configured insert drape portions may be used, each insert being configured differently for a different procedure. The base drape portion may be made of environmentally friendly biodegradable material.

A medical drape is disclosed. The drape comprises a base drape portion and an insert drape portion removably attached to the base drape portion. A plurality of independently configured insert drape portions may be used, each insert being configured differently for a different procedure. The base drape portion may be made of environmentally friendly biodegradable material.

A multi-layer pre-drape apparatus is applied to a patient before the patient is moved into the operating room. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus includes a lower layer with a center aperture and an upper layer that covers the aperture. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on a sterilized area of the patient to maintain the cleanliness of the incision area. Alternatively, the multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on the patient and sterilization fluid can be applied to the skin of the patient through the aperture. The patient can then be moved into the operating room and the upper layer of the multi-layer pre-drape can be removed to expose the sterilized area of the patient in the aperture. Additional drapes can be added to the pre-drape apparatus.

A surgical drape having an attachable fluid control pouch and geometric alignment feature are described. The surgical drape may be fenestrated and include a base drape panel, an absorbent intermediate panel, and a mounting panel. The mounting panel may have a fluid impervious top surface that forms a higher quality adhesive seal with the adhesive attachment areas of the fluid control pouch. The surgical drape panels may be joined together by a continuous fluid impervious seal surrounding the fenestration. The fluid control pouch attachment edge may include a geometric structure that aligns with a corresponding geometric structure of the fenestration such that the fluid control pouch can be effectively positioned regardless of its rotational orientation relative to the surgical drape.

A medical instrument tray for supporting medical instruments and connecting to a medical vacuum hose and evacuating gases and debris from a procedure area to reduce spread of airborne bacteria, viruses, or other contaminates comprises an upper surface and a laminar air flow suction device. The upper surface supports the medical instruments. The laminar air flow suction device extends below the upper surface and comprises a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is configured to connect to the medical vacuum hose and has a first opening width. The second opening has a second opening width that is wider than the first opening width.

An irrigation drape assembly includes: a drape portion configured to be positioned beneath a body portion on which a medical procedure is being performed; a collection portion configured to collect irrigation fluid produced during the medical procedure on the body portion, thus defining collected irrigation fluid; a evacuation portion coupled to the collection portion and configured to receive the collected irrigation fluid and direct the collected irrigation fluid toward an evacuation port included in the evacuation portion; and a straining assembly configured to strain solids/semisolids from the collected irrigation fluid and prevent the solids/semisolids from entering the evacuation port, thus defining strained irrigation fluid.

A medical device for performing a surgical procedure on a patient, when performing an incision in the patient's body for communication with a body cavity. The medical device comprises a wall adapted to be applied exteriorly on the patient's body to form a chamber, in which a sealed environment can be maintained for encompassing part of the surgical procedure to be performed. The medical device further comprises a sealing device adapted to seal between the medical device and the patient's body, to allow the chamber to be in fluid connection with a cavity in the patient's body, sealed from an ambient environment, and at least one of a first port detachably fixed to the wall for enabling access to and manipulation within the chamber, or a first inset detachably fixed to the wall and forming part of the chamber.