Tissue protection system and method
OwnerClifford T. Solomon, Theodore C. Solomoninventors
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Abstract
A protective tissue cover having a sleeve configuration to slide onto the working portion of a surgical instrument, such as a retractor. At least the contact side of the protective tissue cover is constructed from smooth antimicrobial material that minimizes contact irritation with tissue. Alternative embodiments include various multiple-ply constructions that incorporate an antimicrobial layer, an absorbent layer, and other medical layers to assist in surgical procedures.
Claims20
A system for providing tissue protection, comprising:
- a medical tool having a working portion;
- a protective tissue cover that includes a sleeve configuration having (1) an outer contact surface with a closed end and an open end, the outer contact surface of the protective tissue is constructed from a smooth antimicrobial material for minimizing potential contact irritation with tissue during a surgical procedure, (2) an inner contact surface for contacting the medical tool, and (3) a central layer positioned between the outer contact surface and the inner contact surface, the central layer including medicaments that are transported directly to tissue in contact with the protective tissue cover during a surgery.
A system for providing tissue protection, comprising:
- a medical tool having a working portion;
- a protective tissue cover, the tissue cover having:
- a first layer having a smooth surface and including an antimicrobial material;
- a second layer connected to the first layer;
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- a third layer disposed between the first layer and the second layer, the third layer includes medicaments, which are transported directly to tissue in contact with the protective tissue cover during a surgery.
A system for providing tissue protection, comprising:
- a medical tool having a working portion;
- a protective tissue cover that includes a sleeve configuration having an outer contact surface with a closed end and an open end, the outer contact surface of the protective tissue is constructed from a smooth antimicrobial material for minimizing potential contact irritation with tissue during a surgical procedure, and an adjacent layer positioned next to the outer contact surface, the adjacent layer including medicaments that are transported directly to tissue in contact with the protective tissue cover during a surgery.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.