A multi-tiered surgical table and a fitted drape for the table are disclosed. The table has a pair of table tops: a rearward, inclined top at a first elevation and a forward top at a lower second elevation. The drape has top panels corresponding in shape to the table tops, with a step panel therebetween to accommodate the change in elevation. The drape is provided, front, top and rear with receptacles for fluids and waste materials and pockets for surgical supplies such as sponges.

A multi-tiered surgical table and a fitted drape for the table are disclosed. The table has a pair of table tops: a rearward, inclined top at a first elevation and a forward top at a lower second elevation. The drape has top panels corresponding in shape to the table tops, with a step panel therebetween to accommodate the change in elevation. The drape is provided, front, top and rear with receptacles for fluids and waste materials and pockets for surgical supplies such as sponges.

A cushion device is configured to be positioned upon a tray of a medical instrument stand such as a Mayo stand. The cushion device includes an upper portion, a front portion that connects to a front side of the upper portion and extends downward therefrom, and first and second side portions that connect to respective first and second longitudinal sides of the upper portion and extend downward therefrom. The inner surfaces of the upper portion, front portion, and side portions define a hollow receptacle that is configured in size and shape to receive a tray of a medical instrument stand so that the cushion device can be selectively positioned on the medical instrument stand.

Embodiments of the disclosure include an uncovered ultraviolet light emitting panel for use in supporting instruments in an operating room. The panel fits inside an autoclave for sterilization and can be utilized without a sterile cover. In use, the panel irradiates surgical instruments and the nearby air continuously.

Surgical instruments operable to apply a grasping force to a tissue include a cable driven actuation mechanism. A surgical instrument includes an end effector and a first actuation mechanism. The end effector includes an end effector base, an articulated jaw pivotally coupled to the end effector base, and an opposing jaw. The first actuation mechanism includes a first pulley and a first cable segment. The first pulley is mounted for rotation relative to the end effector base. The first cable segment is interfaced with a sector of the first pulley. The first cable segment is coupled to the articulated jaw. The first actuation mechanism is operable to retract the first cable segment to cause the articulated jaw to apply a grasping force to a tissue disposed between the articulated jaw and the opposing jaw.

Surgical instruments operable to apply a grasping force to a tissue include a cable driven actuation mechanism. A surgical instrument includes an end effector and a first actuation mechanism. The end effector includes an end effector base, an articulated jaw pivotally coupled to the end effector base, and an opposing jaw. The first actuation mechanism includes a first pulley and a first cable segment. The first pulley is mounted for rotation relative to the end effector base. The first cable segment is interfaced with a sector of the first pulley. The first cable segment is coupled to the articulated jaw. The first actuation mechanism is operable to retract the first cable segment to cause the articulated jaw to apply a grasping force to a tissue disposed between the articulated jaw and the opposing jaw.

The invention relates to a device for establishing and maintaining a sterile environment for conducting surgical procedures. In particular, the invention is related to a tent-like device providing an interior space and being attachable to a patient's skin to allow surgical treatment of the patient. Several aspects of the invention are directed to devices to be used in connection with such a surgical procedure using the tent-like device. According to the invention, an isolation device for providing a sterile operation chamber above a skin region of a patient is provided, in particular for performing a surgical procedure, said isolation device comprising an inflatable bag coupled to a support frame, the support frame having a transport configuration and an operation configuration, wherein in the transport configuration, the first inflatable bag is confined, such as to have compact dimensions; in the operation configuration, the first inflatable bag is extended, such as to form said sterile operation chamber.

The invention relates to a device for establishing and maintaining a sterile environment for conducting surgical procedures. In particular, the invention is related to a tent-like device providing an interior space and being attachable to a patient's skin to allow surgical treatment of the patient. Several aspects of the invention are directed to devices to be used in connection with such a surgical procedure using the tent-like device. According to the invention, an isolation device for providing a sterile operation chamber above a skin region of a patient is provided, in particular for performing a surgical procedure, said isolation device comprising an inflatable bag coupled to a support frame, the support frame having a transport configuration and an operation configuration, wherein in the transport configuration, the first inflatable bag is confined, such as to have compact dimensions; in the operation configuration, the first inflatable bag is extended, such as to form said sterile operation chamber.

Techniques for mesh augmentation and prevention of incisional hernia, including systems and methods for affixing mesh to a fascial incision. A mesh strip can be integrated with one or more uni-directional fasteners. Each fastener can include an anchoring mechanism adapted for affixation to anterior abdominal wall fascia and a mating interface. An applicator can include tension arms adapted to interface with the mating interfaces of the fasteners to maintain a vertical tension of the mesh strip and a handle coupled with the tension arms adapted to spread the tension arms and thereby control a horizontal tension of the mesh strip. The mesh strip can be configured to be aligned over a fascial incision using the applicator and affixed under tension to anterior abdominal wall fascia by tissue penetration of the anchoring mechanisms of the one or more fasteners.

Examples of a module for housing unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment for use during surgery. The module can include a lower section and a tower-like upper section. The lower section can house unrelated electronic and electromechanical equipment. The tower-like upper section can be located on top of the lower section. A water-resistant cowling can enclose at least a portion of the lower section and the tower-like upper section. A cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be protectively housed within the tower-like upper section. The cartridge containing one or more ultraviolet-C producing lights can be configured to emerge upward from a top of the tower-like upper section to substantially seat itself on the top of the tower-like upper section when activated allowing the ultraviolet-C light to disinfect the patient and staff-contacting upper surfaces of the equipment in the operating room.