System And Method For Collecting Medical Waste That Monitors The Waste For Objects That May Have Been Inadvertently Discarded

A mobile cart that holds a bag for receiving solid waste generated during a medical or surgical procedure. The cart includes a sensor that monitors whether or not an object containing metal is placed in the bag. A processor monitors the signal output by the sensor. If the sensor signal indicates that an object with a minimal amount of metal is placed in the bag, the processor momentarily asserts an audible alarm and continuously asserts a light alarm. The light alarm remains asserted until turned off. If, while the light alarm is on, the sensor signal indicates a second object with the minimal amount of waste is placed in the container, the processor again momentarily asserts the audible alarm. This provides notice that it may be necessary to investigate the contents of the bag to determine if not one but two or more objects were inadvertently discarded. 1. A portable cart for containing medical waste , the cart including:a mobile base;a frame attached to the base that is located above the base, the frame having an outer surface and opening;a sensor mounted to the frame that detects if metal is passed through the frame opening and asserts a sensor signal when metal is passed through the frame opening; anda bag removably mounted to the frame;lights connected to the base or frame;an audible alarm connected to the base or frame; and actuate the audible alarm for a defined period of time; and', 'actuate the lights until a user-generated command is received and, upon receipt of the user-generated command, negate the actuation of the lights., 'a processor that receives the sensors signal and when the sensor signal indicates that metal is passed through the frame opening, said processor is configured to2. The portable cart of claim 1 , wherein:the sensor generates a sensor signal that varies as a function of the amount of metal passed through the frame opening; andsaid processor is further configured to: receive a user-entered threshold signal; and to actuate the audible ...

INTEGRATED SYSTEM FOR CLEANING BONE STOCK AND TRANSFERRING THE BONE STOCK TO A MILL IN WHICH THE BONE STOCK IS MILLED TO FORM BONE CHIPS

A system for cleaning and milling bone to form bone chips. The system includes a shell into which bone stock is introduced. Internal to the shell is a cleaning element that removes soft tissue and other material surrounding the bone stock. The cleaned bone stock is transferred through an opening in the shell to a mill unit. The mill unit has a milling element against which the bone is disposed. The milling element, when actuated coverts the bone stock into bone chip. A motor drives both the cleaning element and the mill element. The shell and mill unit may be part of a head unit. The head unit is removably attached to a base in which the motor is disposed. 1. A system for cleaning and milling bone stock , said system including:a shell, said shell shaped to define a void space for receiving bone stock and having an outlet opening through which cleaned bone stock is discharged;a cleaning element moveably mounted in shell void spaced, said at least one cleaning element configured to, when actuated move against bone stock to clean the bone stock;a mill unit positioned adjacent the shell outlet opening so as to receive the bone stock discharged from the outlet opening:a milling member movably disposed in and moveably mounted to said mill unit, said milling member having at least one feature that, when said, milling member is actuated, converts bone stock introduced into the mill unit into bone chips;a motor; anda drive assembly connected between said motor and to both said cleaning element and said milling member for transferring power from said motor to said cleaning element and said milling member so that said motor is able to actuate both said cleaning element and said milling member.2. The system for cleaning and milling bone stock of claim 1 , wherein:said mill unit has an inlet opening in which the bone stock is introduced into the mill unit for milling; andsaid shell is moveably mounted to said mill unit so that said shell can be moved between positions in which ...

Bone cement mixing and delivery device for injection and method thereof

A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end and a proximal end and defining a mixing chamber between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap and a stem supporting a piston and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector and a release button for locking and unlocking the mixing blade from the removable handle.

Bone cement mixing and delivery device for injection and method thereof

A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly (30) is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end (34) and a proximal end (36) and defining a mixing chamber (40) between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cup (52) and a stem supporting a piston (64) and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism (68) for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism (70) for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable bundle (120) having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector (142) and a release button (144) for locking and unlocking the mixing blade (128) from the removable handle.

Bone cement mixing and delivery device for injection and method thereof

A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly (30) is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end (34) and a proximal end (36) and defining a mixing chamber (40) between the dista l end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap (52) and a stem supporting a piston (64) and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism (68) for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism (70) for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle (120) having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector (142) and a release button (144) for locking and unlocking the mixing blade (128) from the removable handle.

Bone cement mixing and delivery device for injection and method thereof

A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly (30) is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end (34) and a proximal end (36) and defining a mixing chamber (40) between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cap (52) and a stem supporting a piston (64) and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism (68) for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism (70) for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable handle (120) having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector (142) and a release button (144) for locking and unlocking the mixing blade (128) from the removable handle.

Portable cart for containing medical waste that includes a bag tensioner

ABSTRACT A solid medical waste collection system for collecting solid medical waste. The system comprise a mobile cart with a bag for storing the waste. A pre-detection apparatus detects metal-containing objects prior to placing them inside the bag to reduce costs to the facility in which the cart is employed. The system may also include a bag-tensioning mechanism for securing the bag to the cart. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-10

Portable cart for containing medical waste that includes a bag tensioner

A solid medical waste collection system for collecting solid medical waste. The system comprise a mobile cart with a bag for storing the waste. A pre-detection apparatus detects metal-containing objects prior to placing them inside the bag to reduce costs to the facility in which the cart is employed. The system may also include a bag-tensioning mechanism for securing the bag to the cart.

Waste collection system for collecting solid medical waste including metal detection, pre-detection apparatus, and/or bag-tensioning mechanism

A solid medical waste collection system for collecting solid medical waste. The system comprise a mobile cart with a bag for storing the waste. A pre-detection apparatus detects metal-containing objects prior to placing them inside the bag to reduce costs to the facility in which the cart is employed. The system may also include a bag-tensioning mechanism for securing the bag to the cart.

Bone cement mixing and delivery device for injection and method thereof

A bone cement mixing and delivery assembly (30) is disclosed for mixing a powdered copolymer and a liquid monomer to form a bone cement and delivering the bone cement. The assembly includes a cartridge having a distal end (34) and a proximal end (36) and defining a mixing chamber (40) between the distal end and the proximal end. A transfer mechanism having a cup (52) and a stem supporting a piston (64) and a plunger is connected to the distal end. The transfer mechanism includes a first advancement mechanism (68) for advancing the piston and plunger in unison and a second advancement mechanism (70) for moving the plunger independent of the piston. The assembly further includes a removable bundle (120) having a shaft for attachment of a mixing blade and a quick-release connector (142) and a release button (144) for locking and unlocking the mixing blade (128) from the removable handle.

Waste collection system for collecting solid medical waste including metal detection

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Personal protection system including a helmet with a fan and duct system that direct air onto the neck of the wearer

A personal protection system is mountable to a user for distributing air to the user includes a shell providing structure. A fan module is supported by the shell for generating a flow of air. Cushioning is provided between the fan module and the shell to reduce vibrations and noise. The fan module includes a fan with blades having an airfoil shape for added noise reduction. An air flow channel is in fluid communication with the fan module for routing the flow of air. A pair of nozzle tips are in fluid communication with the air flow channel and are rotatably adjustable to allow directional adjustment of the flow of air toward a neck of the user. The personal protection system also includes a face shield with multiple removable layers which are sterilized as a unit using gamma radiation.

Personal protection system

A personal protection system is mountable to a user for distributing air to the user includes a shell providing structure. A fan module is supported by the shell for generating a flow of air. Cushioning is provided between the fan module and the shell to reduce vibrations and noise. The fan module includes a fan with blades having an airfoil shape for added noise reduction. An air flow channel is in fluid communication with the fan module for routing the flow of air. A pair of nozzle tips are in fluid communication with the air flow channel and are rotatably adjustable to allow directional adjustment of the flow of air toward a neck of the user. The personal protection system also includes a face shield with multiple removable layers which are sterilized as a unit using gamma radiation.

Personal protection system

A personal protection system is mountable to a user for distributing air to the user includes a shell providing structure. A fan module is supported by the shell for generating a flow of air. Cushioning is provided between the fan module and the shell to reduce vibrations and noise. The fan module includes a fan with blades having an airfoil shape for added noise reduction. An air flow channel is in fluid communication with the fan module for routing the flow of air. A pair of nozzle tips are in fluid communication with the air flow channel and are rotatably adjustable to allow directional adjustment of the flow of air toward a neck of the user. The personal protection system also includes a face shield with multiple removable layers which are sterilized as a unit using gamma radiation.

Personal protection system for fitting over a head and a neck