Laparoscopic port closure and nerve block kit

Abstract

The present invention relates to a sterilized packaging kit having surgical components used in a combined laparoscopic port closure procedure and targeted nerve block delivery that can both be performed by a surgeon. The specialized kit allows the surgeon to perform both a pre-op or post op nerve block and port closure.

Claims

1. A kit for use during laparoscopic surgical procedures, comprising: a combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus packaged in a sterile manner for single use and disposal; wherein the combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus is configured for use first in delivering anesthesia to a patient, and second for use in closing a laparoscopic port in the patient; wherein the combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery device has two integrated needles, at least one of which is used for delivering the anesthesia to the patient, and that are thereafter configured to contact both edges of a fascial defect with the push of a button of the combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus to provide suture bites that are 180 degrees across from each other when closing the laparoscopic port; wherein the port closure device and the targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus packaged in the kit are configured for a desired laparoscopic surgical procedure.

2. The kit of claim 1 further comprising a sterile, resealable bandage kit.

3. The kit of claim 2 wherein the bandage kit includes a plurality of bandage types therein.

4. The kit of claim 2 wherein items of the kit are positioned in a sterile tray.

5. The kit of claim 3 wherein the tray is inserted into a sealed sterile pouch.

6. The kit of claim 4 wherein the pouch is inserted into a specialized kit box.

7. The kit of claim 1, wherein: the combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus is configured for use in delivering the anesthesia to the patient, and then to provide suture bites that are 180 degrees across from each other when closing the laparoscopic port, without removing the combined port closure device and the target anesthesia delivery apparatus from the laparoscopic port.

8. A kit used by a surgeon during laparoscopic surgical procedures, comprising: a combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus packaged in a sterile manner for single use and disposal, and a sterile resealable bandage kit, wherein the combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus is configured for use in delivering anesthesia to a patient and for use in closing a laparoscopic port in the patient and includes two integrated needles; and wherein the items of the kit are positioned in a sterile tray and the sterile tray is inserted into a sealed sterile pouch.

9. The kit of claim 8 wherein the bandage kit includes a plurality of bandage types therein.

10. The kit of claim 8 wherein the pouch is inserted into a specialized kit box.

11. A kit configured for use by a surgeon during a laparoscopic surgical procedure, comprising: a sealed, sterile pouch containing a tray, a combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus attached to the tray, and a coil of tubing supported by the tray, the tray including an outer peel pouch sealingly enclosing the combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus, and the coil of tubing; a self-sealing bag containing sterilized gauzes and a plurality of assorted bandages and/or pads; and a box enclosing the sealed, sterile pouch and the self-sealing bag, the box having a label identifying contents of the box; wherein the combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus is configured for use in delivering anesthesia to a patient and for use in closing a laparoscopic port in the patient via sutures, the anesthesia delivery and port closure occurring without necessitating removal of the combined port closure device and targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus from the laparoscopic port between anesthesia delivery and port closure procedures.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) The preferred embodiments of the invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings provided to illustrate and not to limit the invention in rigidity to instrument devices the invention is not limited to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings but are merely used to illustrate the wide variety of uses of this invention. Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Since numerous modification and changes will readily occur by those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

(2) FIG. 1 provides a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a sterilized advanced laparoscopic port closure kit components and targeted anesthesia delivery system components used in laparoscopic procedures.

(3) In regards to FIG. 2 a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a bandage kit having sterilized gauzes and assorted bandages.

(4) In regards to FIG. 3 a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the tray package including members of the kit.

(5) In regards to FIG. 4 a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the tray package inserted into a sealed pouch with all members of the kit prepositioned before being stored into a specialized kit box.

(6) While the various features of this invention are hereinafter described and illustrated as being particularly adapted for providing rigidity to instrument devices the invention is not limited to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings but are merely used to illustrate the wide variety of uses of this invention. Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Since numerous modification and changes will readily occur by those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(7) The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments or the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word exemplary or illustrative means serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any implementation described herein as exemplary or illustrative is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to make or use the embodiments of the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure, which is defined by the claims. For purposes of description herein, the terms upper, lower, left, rear, right, front, vertical, horizontal, and derivatives thereof shall relate to the invention as oriented in FIG. 1. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description. It is also to be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the attached drawings, and described in the following specification, are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments disclosed herein are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise. While the various features of this invention are hereinafter described and illustrated as being particularly adapted for providing rigidity to instrument devices the invention is not limited to the embodiments illustrated in the drawings but are merely used to illustrate the wide variety of uses of this invention. Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Since numerous modification and changes will readily occur by those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

(8) With regards to FIG. 1 a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a sterilized advanced laparoscopic port closure kit components and targeted anesthesia delivery system is displayed. They are typically used in laparoscopic surgery. The invention comprises an assembled kit containing the necessary supplies for performing a port closure and or nerve block procedure. It will typically be performed in an operating room setting or at a healthcare facility under the supervision of a medical professional. The kit has four separate sections. The sections are comprised of a shipping box (100) containing a kit pouch, a (110) Lift tray (120), and a bandage kit all assembled. The kit box (100) is in the form of a rectangle box made out of cardboard paper, and a kit label (105). An assortment of large Island bandages (140), smaller assorted bandages (145) and sterilized absorbent pads (150) are inserted into a flexible self-sealing plastic bag (135), they form part of another section of the kit. The self-sealing plastic bag is also referred to as the bandage kit (135). The bandage kit is ten inserted into the kit pouch (110) along with the lift tray (120). These sections are sealed to maintain sterility of the components. Assembling the sections in this manner allows quick use by the health care professional.

(9) In regards to FIG. 2 a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a bandage kit having sterilized gauzes (150) and assorted bandages. Sterilized absorbent pads (150), smaller assorted bandages (145) large island bandages (140) are inserted into a bandage kit bag (135). The bandage kit can be self-sealing.

(10) In regards to FIG. 3 a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the tray package includes members of the kit. The port closure device (115) is attached to a paper board lift tray (120) that holds the specialized tubing (130), and a targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus in the form of a nerve block device (125). The outer peel pouch (160) is made of a transparent flexible plastic sheet bonded about its perimeter to a backing sheet, which may be made out of a gas permeable material preferably made out of a non-woven, spun bond olefin such as is sold under the trademark Tyvek? by the Dupont Corporation of Wilmington, Del. Once the components are assembled and sealed, they are prepared for the final section.

(11) In regards to FIG. 4 a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of the tray package (110) inserted into a sealed pouch with all members of the kit prepositioned and entered into the Kit box (100).

(12) It should be noted that anesthesiologist do not perform port closure procedures, but instead, prior to surgery may perform nerve block procedures. Surgeons on the other hand can perform nerve block procedures but because of the difficulty in accurately reaching the rectus sheath often defer to the anesthesiologist. The present invention solves a problem in the field by allowing surgeons to reliably perform a nerve block in combination with a port closure procedure. Studies in pain reduction have shown that the greatest benefit to the patients occurs when a nerve block is delivered closest to completion of a surgery. This has the benefit of providing the most effective pain reduction for the patient without the disadvantages associated with using larger amounts of opioids.

(13) The present application consists of a kit for use during laparoscopic surgical procedures comprising at least a port closure device and a targeted anesthesia delivery apparatus packaged in a sterile manner for single use and disposal. The kit comprises a sterile, resealable bandage kit, wherein the bandage kit includes a plurality of bandage types therein. Wherein items of the kit are positioned in a sterile tray. Wherein the tray of the kit is inserted into a sealed sterile pouch, wherein the pouch is inserted into a specialized kit box.