A sterile barrier assembly, mounting system, and method for kinematically coupling first and second surgical components together through the sterile barrier assembly so that positioning is repeatable and deterministic.

An airborne pathogen extraction system that provides for continuous airborne pathogen particle extraction from a specifically targeted area in a room or a specifically targeted area proximate to a user. The pathogenic particles are filtered and/or disinfected before the air is returned proximate to the originating location, or are directed an area away from the user(s). The airborne pathogen extraction systems and methods lower the chances of contagion or infection from airborne pathogens, such as viruses.

A bone graft delivery system can include an elongate tube and a handle having a trigger and a ratcheting mechanism. The trigger is actuated to deliver bone graft material through the tube. The bone graft delivery system can further include a distal tip at a distal end of the tube. The tip has one or more openings to deliver the bone graft material to a desired location and includes a surface suitable to act as a rasp for decorticating bone. A method for delivering bone graft material to a desired surgical location includes providing a bone graft delivery device, positioning the device adjacent the surgical location, decorticating bone, and delivering bone graft material to the surgical location.

A bone graft delivery system can include an elongate tube and a handle having a trigger and a ratcheting mechanism. The trigger is actuated to deliver bone graft material through the tube. The bone graft delivery system can further include a distal tip at a distal end of the tube. The tip has one or more openings to deliver the bone graft material to a desired location and includes a surface suitable to act as a rasp for decorticating bone. A method for delivering bone graft material to a desired surgical location includes providing a bone graft delivery device, positioning the device adjacent the surgical location, decorticating bone, and delivering bone graft material to the surgical location.

A mounting system includes a first mounting portion associated with an arm of a surgical robot and a second mounting portion associated with an end effector for the surgical robot. The first mounting portion includes a body, a cover plate fixed to the body, and receptacles defined in the cover plate and each receptacle defining a contact surface. The second mounting portion is releasably coupled to the first mounting portion and supports an interface with kinematic couplers to engage the contact surfaces of the receptacles of the first mounting portion and to provide a kinematic coupling between the first and second mounting portions to constrain six degrees of freedom between the arm and the end effector. The mounting system includes a preloading mechanism with a tensioner rotatable between a tensioned position and an untensioned position to clamp the first and second mounting portions together.

A mounting system includes a first mounting portion associated with an arm of a surgical robot and a second mounting portion associated with an end effector for the surgical robot. The first mounting portion includes a body, a cover plate fixed to the body, and receptacles defined in the cover plate and each receptacle defining a contact surface. The second mounting portion is releasably coupled to the first mounting portion and supports an interface with kinematic couplers to engage the contact surfaces of the receptacles of the first mounting portion and to provide a kinematic coupling between the first and second mounting portions to constrain six degrees of freedom between the arm and the end effector. The mounting system includes a preloading mechanism with a tensioner rotatable between a tensioned position and an untensioned position to clamp the first and second mounting portions together.

An evacuation dam apparatus including a frame having a top frame member, a bottom frame member, and two side frame members. A working area formed by the frame, a plurality of ports adjacent the working area, an outlet fluidly coupled with the plurality of ports. A fluid flow from at least a portion of the plurality of ports to the outlet forms a fluid flow path across the working area and at least a portion of the fluid flow path is formed within the frame.

A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described, as well as alternative systems for tissue preservation and transport. The cutting device includes an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A temperature control sleeve may be disposed around the tissue collector to control the temperature of the tissue samples. A preservation system may be supplied that is configured to deliver fluids to tissue samples in the tissue collector. A fluid supply sleeve may be disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula.

A tissue cutting device that is especially suited for neurosurgical applications is disclosed and described, as well as alternative systems for tissue preservation and transport. The cutting device includes an outer cannula in which a reciprocating inner cannula is disposed. A tissue collector is also provided and is in fluid communication with the lumen of the inner cannula. A temperature control sleeve may be disposed around the tissue collector to control the temperature of the tissue samples. A preservation system may be supplied that is configured to deliver fluids to tissue samples in the tissue collector. A fluid supply sleeve may be disposed about the outer cannula and is selectively positionable along the length of the outer cannula.

An affordable, reusable or one-time usage cup which enables effective and efficient collecting and removing of ejected aerosols/droplets from the mouths and/or nasal passages of dental patients but with enough room to still perform any dental procedure. The cup is connected to a vacuum source. The design of the cup is generally funnel-like and includes a cover which catches large debris ejected from the dental patient. The cup may include a variable height rim surrounding the input opening and significantly removes any aerosols/debris ejected from the patient thereby lowering the exposure of the dental professional to airborne and surface contaminants. The cup cover, occluding the main cup opening, includes holes through which any aerosols/droplets pass.