Needle counter device including troughs of cohesive material

Details Needle counter device including troughs of cohesive material Needle counter device including troughs of cohesive material

2006-07-04

2006-07-04

Gehman, Bryon P. (Department: 3728)

Special receptacle or package

For a tool

Plural

C206S063300, C206S460000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07070051

ABSTRACT:
A needle counter device which utilizes an adhesive disposed in one or more, preferably V-shaped, troughs. The adhesive provides instant, strong grip upon contact, but also provides very low resistance to needle penetration (i.e., it is easy to stick a needle in the adhesive, but difficult to pull the needle out). The device includes a base and a lid, and opens and closes much like a book. Once the device is closed, the device tends to remain closed unless intentionally opened. A thin layer of adhesive may be provided on the inside of the lid, to retain used surgical blades, and a piece of resilient foam may also be provided for temporarily “parking” a suture needle. The sides of each trough are lined with structure which serves to prevent an accidentally laid surgical instrument from unintentionally contacting the adhesive. Numerical indices provide a quick visual, counting assist. Double sticky tape, covered with a protective peel away release sheet, can be provided on the outside surface of the lid and/or the base, for adhering the device to work surfaces.

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