초록 ▼

A handle sleeve for facilitating the use of ophthalmic and micro-surgical instruments such as scalpels includes a flexible tube which can be removably attached to the instrument handle. The sleeve preferably has a knurling pattern or a plurality of ridges disposed on its outside surface, to improve

A handle sleeve for facilitating the use of ophthalmic and micro-surgical instruments such as scalpels includes a flexible tube which can be removably attached to the instrument handle. The sleeve preferably has a knurling pattern or a plurality of ridges disposed on its outside surface, to improve traction and tactile feel. The sleeve provides a superior gripping surface and significantly reduces the force necessary for the surgeon to maintain dynamic control of the instrument during surgical procedures, and also reduces stress associated with repetitive movement injury and cumulative trauma disorder.

대표청구항 ▼

A sleeve for a hand held surgical instrument comprising: an elongated elastomeric tube including a low durometer thermoplastic material capable of deforming under fingertip pressure applied by the hand, said tube having an inner surface and an outer surface, and having openings on both ends thereof

A sleeve for a hand held surgical instrument comprising: an elongated elastomeric tube including a low durometer thermoplastic material capable of deforming under fingertip pressure applied by the hand, said tube having an inner surface and an outer surface, and having openings on both ends thereof sized to receive the instrument into said tube so that said inner surface of said tube frictionally engages the instrument; and a raised pattern disposed on said outer surface of said tube.