Patent Application
20250135084
In a wide variety of medical procedures, the severance and removal of portions of the eye is required. For example, in vitreoretinal surgery, such as vitrectomy, a microsurgical instrument is inserted into a patient's eye through one or more incisions made in the eye to cut and remove the vitreous material within. An aspiration tube, which may be integrated with the microsurgical instrument, is used to remove the vitreous material from the eye of the patient. Meanwhile, an infusion tube is used to provide replacement fluids, such as silicone oil or saline, to the eye of the patient in order to maintain intraocular pressure (IOP).
Typically, one or more of the microsurgical instrument, the aspiration tube, and the infusion tube are operably coupled to a surgical console during the procedure. Such devices and fluidic lines are usually connected to the surgical console prior to performance of the surgical procedure during one or more setup operations of the surgical console. Embodiments described herein are directed towards facilitating the setup of a surgical console for vitreoretinal surgeries, and/or other ophthalmic surgeries.
The present disclosure relates generally to ophthalmic surgical system, and more specifically, to methods and systems for preparing ophthalmic surgical systems for surgery.
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide an ophthalmic surgical system. The system includes a fluidics module and a controller. The fluidic module includes a surgical cassette bay and one or more indicator lights. The one or more indicator lights correspond to one or more fluidic ports on the surgical cassette. The controller includes a memory including executable instructions and a processor. The processor is in data communication with the memory. The processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause the system to: determine that a surgical cassette is coupled to the surgical cassette bay; determine a type of the surgical cassette; and illuminate at least one of the one or more indicator lights based on the determined type of the surgical cassette.
Certain embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method of configuring a surgical console for an ophthalmic surgical procedure. The method of configuring a surgical console for an ophthalmic surgical procedure, comprising: determining that a surgical cassette is coupled to a surgical cassette bay; determining a type of the surgical cassette; and illuminating at least one of one or more indicator lights based on the determined type of the surgical cassette.
The following description and the related drawings set forth in detail certain illustrative features of one or more embodiments, including those described above.
So that the manner in which the above-recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only exemplary embodiments and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope and may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, where possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the drawings. It is contemplated that elements and features of one embodiment may be beneficially incorporated in other embodiments without further recitation.
In the following description, details are set forth by way of example to facilitate an understanding of the disclosed subject matter. It should be apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the field, however, that the disclosed implementations are exemplary and not exhaustive of all possible implementations. Thus, it should be understood that reference to the described examples is not intended to limit the scope of the disclosure. Any alterations and further modifications to the described devices, instruments, methods, and any further application of the principles of the present disclosure are fully contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the disclosure relates. In particular, it is fully contemplated that the features, components, and/or steps described with respect to one implementation may be combined with the features, components, and/or steps described with respect to other implementations of the present disclosure.
Particular embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to ophthalmic surgical systems, and more specifically, to methods and systems for preparing the ophthalmic surgical systems for surgery.
Aspects of the present disclosure provide for more efficient preparation of an ophthalmic surgical system. The ophthalmic surgical system includes one or more indicator lights that correspond to fluidic ports, such as fluidic ports on a surgical cassette. The one or more indicator lights indicate the fluidic ports that will receive a fluidic tubing, based on executable instructions stored in the memory of a controller of the ophthalmic surgical system. In certain embodiments, when the fluidic port has received the fluidic tubing, the indicator light may extinguish. The ophthalmic surgical system increases the efficiency and ease of set up of the ophthalmic surgical system, thereby improving overall procedural efficiency. In certain embodiments, the ophthalmic surgical system also facilitates improved visibility for a user in dimly lit environments, without introducing excess light to the surgical environment. Such embodiments are described below in further detail in conjunction with
The task light 103A may include one or more lights. The task light 103A is configured to illuminate the surgical cassette bay 104 and a portion of the fluidic module 102. In some embodiments, a first light of the one or more lights may illuminate an area directly downward from the task light housing 103, a second light of the one or more lights may illuminate an area downward and to the left of the task light housing 103, and a third light of the one or more lights may illuminate an area downward and to the right of the task light housing 103. The first light, second light, and third light may be surface mounted LEDs on a first printed circuit board assembly (PCBA). The first light, second light, and third light may be configured to operate independently of each other.
One or more indicator lights 206 correspond to the one or more fluidic ports 208. The fluidic module panel 114 is configured to house the one or more indicator lights 206. The fluidic module panel 114 surrounds the surgical cassette bay 104. The fluidic module panel 114 may include a second PCBA that includes the one or more indicator lights 206. The one or more indicator lights 206 may be light emitting diodes (LEDs).
The one or more indicator lights 206 may be configured to be “dead-fronted”, e.g., when the one or more indicator lights 206 are not illuminated, the area of the fluidic module 102 having the one or more indicator lights 206 are indistinguishable from the surrounding area of the fluidic module 102. The use of dead-fronted indicator lights 206 enables the ophthalmic surgical system 100 to be used for procedures in which the one or more indicator lights are not needed. Excess light in surgical environments may cause distractions. Therefore, the reduction of excess light may be beneficial to the use of the ophthalmic surgical system 100. Further, the dead-fronted indicator light 206 reduces the likelihood of confusion during set up by eliminating the illumination of indicator lights 206 corresponding to unnecessary fluidic ports 208.
In some embodiments, components of the fluidic tubing 211, such as the fluidic tube 213 or corresponding fluidic tube connector 212, may be color coded based on the function of the tubing. For example, the aspiration tube connector 212A may be blue while the infusion tube connector 212B may be green. In addition, the one or more indicator lights 206 may each be color coded to correspond with a respective fluidic tube connector (e.g., aspiration tube connector 212A or infusion tube connector 212B) the indicator light 206 is configured to indicate or represent. In other words, each indicator lights 206 may have the same or similar color to a respective fluidic tube connector 212, e.g., the fluidic port 208 corresponding to the aspiration tube connector 212A may correspond with a blue indicator light, while the fluidic port 208 corresponding to the infusion tube connector 212B may correspond with a green indicator light.
In some embodiments, the fluidic ports 208 are configured to accept only the corresponding fluidic tube connector 212, e.g., the fluidic port 208 corresponding to the aspiration tube connector 212A is configured to accept the aspiration tube connector 212A and is configured to be incompatible with the infusion tube connector 212B. In another example, white LED indicator lights 206 may indicate the patent eye level (PEL) pressure setting. The one or more indicator lights 206 may have a shape, such as an arrow shape, in some embodiments in order to further assist in preparation of the ophthalmic surgical system 100 for surgery.
The fluidic module panel 114 may include transparent plastic. The transparent plastic may be molded with in-mold decoration (IMD) film layer that includes ink layer to make portions the fluidic module panel 114 opaque, while other portions are translucent to allow for the one or more indicator lights 206 to be viewed.
The controller 180 is configured to control the various components of the ophthalmic surgical system 100. The controller 180 can be one of any form of a general purpose computer processor that can be used in an industrial setting for controlling various chambers and sub-processors. The controller 180 can use any suitable memory 386, such as random access memory, read only memory, floppy disk drive, compact disc drive, hard disk, or any other form of digital storage, local or remote. Support circuitry 384 may be coupled to the controller 180 for supporting the ophthalmic surgical system 100. Bidirectional communications between the controller 180 and various other components of the ophthalmic surgical system 100 are handled through numerous signal cables collectively referred to as signal buses. In some embodiments, the controller 180 may control the brightness and operation of the task light 103A (e.g., each of the one or more lights of the task light 103A may be independently turned on, off, or have the brightness level adjusted by way of the GUI). The ability to adjust the brightness of the task light may enable the reduction of excess light in a dimly lit surgical environment.
The GUI may be operable to control the task light 103A. For example, a user may turn on the task light 103A with a quick tap on the task light icon on the GUI. A sustained press of the task light icon may bring up a sub-menu to operate the first light, the second light, or the third light independently. The GUI may include a graduated bar to control the brightness setting.
The controller 180 can be configured to cause the processor 382 to execute the instructions 383 of the memory 386. Executing the instructions 383 of the memory 386 may include causing the ophthalmic surgical system 100 to perform a method (e.g., method 500).
At operation 501, the processor 382 determines that a surgical cassette 210 is coupled to the surgical cassette port. At operation 502, the processor 382 determines a type of the surgical cassette 210. In some embodiments, the processor 382 is configured to scan the identifier of the surgical cassette 210 to determine the type. The identifier may be a bar code, a QR code, RFID, or other identifying feature of the surgical cassette 210.
At operation 503, the processor 382 illuminates at least one or more indicator lights 206 of the ophthalmic surgical system 100 based on the type of the surgical cassette 210. The one or more indicator lights 206 may include one or more LEDs. The indicator lights 206 may be configured to be different colors that correspond to different fluidic tubing 211.
At operation 504, the processor 382 extinguishes at least one or more of the indicator lights of the ophthalmic surgical system 100 upon receiving an input indicating that fluidic tubing is fluidically coupled with the corresponding fluidic port 208. For example, the indicator light 206 corresponding to a fluidic port 208 configured to receive an aspiration tube connector 212A may be extinguished upon receiving the aspiration tube connector 212A in the fluidic port 208.
In summation, the embodiments of the present disclosure provide an ophthalmic surgical system. A fluidics module of the ophthalmic surgical system has a surgical cassette bay configured to receive a surgical cassette. One or more indicator lights may correspond to one or more fluidic ports on the fluidics module. A memory of a controller of the ophthalmic surgical system includes executable instructions based on a surgical cassette received by the ophthalmic surgical system. A processor is configured to execute the instructions to cause illumination of least one of the one or more indicator lights based upon a determined type of surgical cassette. The indicator light corresponds to a fluidic port that is configured to receive a fluidics tube. When the fluidics port has received the fluidic tube, the indicator light is configured to extinguish. The one or more indicator lights make preparation of the ophthalmic surgical system in surgical environments more efficient and accurate, without introducing excess light into the surgical environment.
The above disclosed subject matter is to be considered illustrative, and not restrictive, and the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications, enhancements, and other embodiments which fall within the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Thus, to the maximum extent allowed by law, the scope of the present disclosure is to be determined by the broadest permissible interpretation of the following claims and their equivalents, and shall not be restricted or limited by the foregoing detailed description.
This application claim benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/594,744, filed Oct. 31, 2023, which is hereby assigned to the assignee hereof and hereby expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth below and for all applicable purposes.
| Number | Date | Country | |
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| 63594744 | Oct 2023 | US |
