Method and apparatus for removing and disposing of body fluids

Details Method and apparatus for removing and disposing of body fluids Method and apparatus for removing and disposing of body fluids

1997-06-17

1999-02-16

Polutta, Mark O.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

604319, A61M 100

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058714766

ABSTRACT:
A method of removing body fluids from a patient and disposing of the body fluids, the method comprising the steps of (a) providing a container including a bottom wall having therein a drain, (b) providing a drainage device for automatically opening the drain and draining the contents of the container, (c) collecting body fluids in the container, (d) placing the container on the drainage device, and (e) operating the drainage device so that the drainage device opens the drain and drains the contents of the container.

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