The surgical support frame was a commonly used medical device on board Federation starships present in the 23rd century and afterward. The frame was equipped with a steri-field, cardiostimulator and other support and scanning functions for surgical procedures. (TOS: "Journey to Babel"; TNG: "Ethics")
In 2268, the frame was used during Ambassador Sarek's cyrogenic open-heart procedure. (TOS: "Journey to Babel")