US20080045861A1 — Medical Procedures Trays And Related Methods

Claim 1

Independent Claim 152 words

1 . A method of manufacture and assembly of a medical procedure tray having at least one IO device with a first end operable to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow comprising: forming the tray with a plurality of slots and holders disposed therein; forming each slot and holder with a respective configuration and dimensions operable to releasably secure a respective IO device and other components therein; placing a plurality of IO devices and other components within respective slots and holders of the first portion; and placing a first end of a coupler assembly into a respective holder with a second end of the coupler assembly looking up from the medical procedure tray whereby the medical procedure tray provides support for the coupler assembly to allow one end of a driver to be inserted into the second end of the coupler assembly and to remove the coupler assembly from the tray.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 152 words

1 . A method of manufacture and assembly of a medical procedure tray having at least one IO device with a first end operable to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow comprising: forming the tray with a plurality of slots and holders disposed therein; forming each slot and holder with a respective configuration and dimensions operable to releasably secure a respective IO device and other components therein; placing a plurality of IO devices and other components within respective slots and holders of the first portion; and placing a first end of a coupler assembly into a respective holder with a second end of the coupler assembly looking up from the medical procedure tray whereby the medical procedure tray provides support for the coupler assembly to allow one end of a driver to be inserted into the second end of the coupler assembly and to remove the coupler assembly from the tray.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 23 words

2 . The method of claim 1 further comprising placing a removable cover over the tray and sterilizing the tray and its contents.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 105 words

3 . The method of claim 1 further comprising selecting IO devices and other components for placement in the tray from the group consisting of an aspiration needle set, a biopsy needle set, an aspiration needle, a biopsy needle, a sharps protector, an ejector operable to remove a biopsy sample from with a lumen of a biopsy needle, a funnel operable to assist with inserting one end of the injector into a first end of the biopsy needle to remove the biopsy sample through the lumen and out of a second end of the biopsy needle and a container operable to collect a biopsy sample.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 167 words

4 . A method of manufacture and assembly of a medical procedure tray with IO devices operable to be used with a powered driver to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow comprising: forming a first tray with a plurality of slots and holders disposed within the first tray; forming each slot and holder with a respective configuration and dimensions operable to allow placing a respective IO device or other component associated with the medical procedure therein; placing a first drape in a second tray having a configuration and dimensions operable to allow placing the first tray in the second tray with the first drape disposed therebetween; placing a coupler assembly into a respective holder in the first tray; placing a second drape having a fenestration over the first tray with one end of the coupler assembly exposed through the fenestration; folding the first drape and the second drape over the first tray; and placing a removable cover over the folded first drape and the second drape.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 167 words

4 . A method of manufacture and assembly of a medical procedure tray with IO devices operable to be used with a powered driver to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow comprising: forming a first tray with a plurality of slots and holders disposed within the first tray; forming each slot and holder with a respective configuration and dimensions operable to allow placing a respective IO device or other component associated with the medical procedure therein; placing a first drape in a second tray having a configuration and dimensions operable to allow placing the first tray in the second tray with the first drape disposed therebetween; placing a coupler assembly into a respective holder in the first tray; placing a second drape having a fenestration over the first tray with one end of the coupler assembly exposed through the fenestration; folding the first drape and the second drape over the first tray; and placing a removable cover over the folded first drape and the second drape.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 37 words

5 . The method of claim 4 further comprising placing a plurality of intraosseous devices within respective slots and holders of the first tray prior to placing the fenestration in the second drape over the coupler assembly.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 23 words

6 . The method of claim 4 further comprising sterilizing the intraosseous devices and the coupler assembly disposed within the medical procedure tray.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 37 words

7 . The method of claim 5 wherein placing the plurality of intraosseous devices in the first tray further comprises placing an aspiration needle set in a respective slot and a sharps protector in a respective holder.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 45 words

8 . The method of claim 5 wherein placing the plurality of intraosseous devices in the first tray further comprises: placing a biopsy needle set and a biopsy specimen ejector in respective slots; and placing an ejector funnel and a sharps protector in respective holders.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 143 words

9 . A method to releasably engage a non-sterile medical device with a sterile medical device and to avoid contamination of the sterile medical device prior to performing a medical procedure with the sterile medical device comprising: inserting the non-sterile medical device into a sterile containment bag having a coupler assembly attached thereto and extending therefrom; engaging the non-sterile medical device with one portion of the coupler assembly disposed within the containment bag; closing the containment bag with the non-sterile device disposed therein; engaging another portion of the coupler assembly extending from the containment bag with the sterile medical device; and performing the medical procedure with the non-sterile medical device engaged with the one portion of the coupler assembly disposed in the containment bag and the sterile medical device engaged with the another portion of the coupler assembly extending from the containment bag.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 143 words

9 . A method to releasably engage a non-sterile medical device with a sterile medical device and to avoid contamination of the sterile medical device prior to performing a medical procedure with the sterile medical device comprising: inserting the non-sterile medical device into a sterile containment bag having a coupler assembly attached thereto and extending therefrom; engaging the non-sterile medical device with one portion of the coupler assembly disposed within the containment bag; closing the containment bag with the non-sterile device disposed therein; engaging another portion of the coupler assembly extending from the containment bag with the sterile medical device; and performing the medical procedure with the non-sterile medical device engaged with the one portion of the coupler assembly disposed in the containment bag and the sterile medical device engaged with the another portion of the coupler assembly extending from the containment bag.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 237 words

10 . A method to releasably engage a non-sterile powered driver with a sterile intraosseous device having a first end operable to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow and to avoid contamination of the sterile intraosseous device prior to performing a medical procedure with the sterile intraosseous device comprising: removing a cover from a sterile medical procedure tray containing a sterile coupler assembly having a first end and a second end, a sterile containment bag having a first opening engaged proximate the second end of the sterile coupler assembly and the sterile intraosseous device; inserting one end of a drive shaft extending from the non-sterile powered driver through a fenestration in a drape covering the coupler assembly; engaging the one end of the drive shaft with a respective connector receptacle disposed in the second end of the coupler assembly; pulling the drape upwardly to move a second opening of the containment bag over the powered driver; continuing to pull the drape upwardly until the powered driver is disposed within the containment bag; closing the second opening of the containment bag with the powered driver disposed therein; removing the powered driver and the coupler assembly as a single unit from the medical procedure tray; removing the sterile intraosseous device from the medical procedure tray; and inserting a second end of the intraosseous device into a respective connector receptacle disposed in the first end of the coupler assembly.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 237 words

10 . A method to releasably engage a non-sterile powered driver with a sterile intraosseous device having a first end operable to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow and to avoid contamination of the sterile intraosseous device prior to performing a medical procedure with the sterile intraosseous device comprising: removing a cover from a sterile medical procedure tray containing a sterile coupler assembly having a first end and a second end, a sterile containment bag having a first opening engaged proximate the second end of the sterile coupler assembly and the sterile intraosseous device; inserting one end of a drive shaft extending from the non-sterile powered driver through a fenestration in a drape covering the coupler assembly; engaging the one end of the drive shaft with a respective connector receptacle disposed in the second end of the coupler assembly; pulling the drape upwardly to move a second opening of the containment bag over the powered driver; continuing to pull the drape upwardly until the powered driver is disposed within the containment bag; closing the second opening of the containment bag with the powered driver disposed therein; removing the powered driver and the coupler assembly as a single unit from the medical procedure tray; removing the sterile intraosseous device from the medical procedure tray; and inserting a second end of the intraosseous device into a respective connector receptacle disposed in the first end of the coupler assembly.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 167 words

11 . The method of claim 10 further comprising: inserting the first end of the intraosseous device at a selected target site to obtain a biopsy specimen; disengaging the powered driver and the coupler assembly from the intraosseous device after the intraosseous device has been inserted to a desired depth in the associated bone marrow; removing the intraosseous device from the bone marrow with the biopsy specimen disposed within a lumen of the intraosseous device; inserting the first end of the intraosseous device into a first end of a funnel disposed in a respective holder in the medical procedure tray; removing the funnel from the medical procedure tray while attached to the first end of the intraosseous device; removing an ejector rod from the medical procedure tray and inserting the ejector rod into a second end of the funnel; and pushing the ejector rod through the funnel and the lumen of the intraosseous device to eject the biopsy specimen from the second end of the intraosseous device.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 48 words

12 . The method of claim 10 further comprising: a non-sterile person engaging the non-sterile powered driver with the second end of the coupler assembly; and a sterile person pulling the drape upwardly and closing the second opening in the containment bag with the powered driver disposed thereon.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 169 words

13 . The method of claim 10 further comprising: inserting the intraosseous device at a selected target site to aspirate bone marrow from a bone; disengaging the powered driver and the coupler assembly from the intraosseous device after the intraosseous device has been inserted to a desired depth within the associated bone marrow; connecting the second end of the intraosseous device with a bone marrow aspiration system; aspirating a desired amount of bone marrow through a lumen in the intraosseous device; disconnecting the bone marrow aspiration system from the second end of the intraosseous device; engaging the powered driver and the coupler assembly with the second end of the intraosseous device; inserting the intraosseous device to a second depth within the associated bone marrow; disengaging the powered driver and the coupler assembly from the second end of the intraosseous device; engaging the second end of the intraosseous device with the bone marrow aspiration system; and aspirating a desired amount of bone marrow through the lumen of the intraosseous device.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 91 words

14 . A medical procedure tray comprising: a plurality of slots and holders disposed therein; at least one intraosseous device disposed within a respective slot of the tray; the intraosseous device having a first end operable to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow; a coupler assembly having a first end operable to be releasably engaged with a second end of the intraosseous device; a second end of the coupler assembly engaged with a containment bag; and the coupler assembly and containment bag disposed in a holder formed in the tray.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 91 words

14 . A medical procedure tray comprising: a plurality of slots and holders disposed therein; at least one intraosseous device disposed within a respective slot of the tray; the intraosseous device having a first end operable to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow; a coupler assembly having a first end operable to be releasably engaged with a second end of the intraosseous device; a second end of the coupler assembly engaged with a containment bag; and the coupler assembly and containment bag disposed in a holder formed in the tray.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 41 words

15 . The medical procedure tray of claim 14 further comprising: an ejector rod releasably disposed in one of the slots of the tray; and the ejector rod operable to remove a biopsy specimen from a lumen in the intraosseous device.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 58 words

16 . The medical procedure tray of claim 14 further comprising: a funnel releasably disposed in a respective holder in the tray; and the funnel operable to assist with inserting one end of a biopsy specimen ejector rod into a first end of the intraosseous device to remove a biopsy specimen from a lumen of the intraosseous device.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 76 words

17 . The medical procedure tray of claim 14 further comprising: a funnel having a first end with a first opening sized to receive a first end of the intraosseous device therein; and the funnel disposed in a respective holder in the tray with the first end of the funnel extending upwardly from the tray to accommodate inserting the first end of the intraosseous device into the first opening in the first end of the funnel.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 45 words

18 . The medical procedure tray of claim 14 further comprising: a drape having a fenestration formed therein; and the drape disposed over the slots and holders in the tray with the second end of the coupler assembly exposed through the fenestration in the drape.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 21 words

19 . The medical procedure tray of claim 14 further comprising at least one sharps protector disposed in a respective holder.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 75 words

20 . The medical procedure tray of claim 14 further comprising: the containment bag having an opening sized to allow inserting a powered driver therethrough and into the containment bag; a flexible stay engaged with portions of the opening; and a first end and a second end of the flexible stay releasably engaged with respective holders in the tray to retain the containment bag in an open position to allow inserting the powered driver therein.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 119 words

21 . A medical procedure tray comprising: a first tray having a plurality of slots and holders disposed therein; a plurality of intraosseous devices and associate components disposed within respective slots and holders of the first portion; the intraosseous devices including an IO needle set having a first end operable to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow; a coupler assembly having a first end operable to be releasably engaged with a second end of the IO needle set; the coupler assembly having a second end operable to be releasably engaged with one end of a drive shaft extending from a driver; and the coupler assembly operable to be removed from the first tray while attached to the driver.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 119 words

21 . A medical procedure tray comprising: a first tray having a plurality of slots and holders disposed therein; a plurality of intraosseous devices and associate components disposed within respective slots and holders of the first portion; the intraosseous devices including an IO needle set having a first end operable to penetrate a bone and associated bone marrow; a coupler assembly having a first end operable to be releasably engaged with a second end of the IO needle set; the coupler assembly having a second end operable to be releasably engaged with one end of a drive shaft extending from a driver; and the coupler assembly operable to be removed from the first tray while attached to the driver.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 43 words

22 . The medical procedure tray of claim 21 further comprising: an ejector releasably disposed in one of the slots of the first tray; and the ejector operable to remove a biopsy specimen from a generally hollow cannula of the IO needle set.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 55 words

23 . The medical procedure tray of claim 21 further comprising: a funnel releasably disposed in a respective holder of the first tray; and the funnel operable to assist with inserting one end of the ejector into a first end of the generally hollow cannula to remove the biopsy specimen from lumen of the cannula.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 85 words

24 . The medical procedure tray of claim 21 further comprising: a holder with the first end of the coupler assembly releasably disposed therein; the second end of the coupler assembly exposed for engagement with the one end of the drive shaft extending from the powered driver; a containment bag having a first opening engaged proximate the second end of the coupler assembly; and a second opening in the containment bag placed in an inverted position relative to the respective holder with the coupler assembly.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 38 words

25 . The medical procedure tray of claim 21 further comprising a second tray and a drape with the first tray disposed in the second tray and the drape disposed between the first tray and the second tray.

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