Abdominal binder with improved drainage bulb holding system

Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Bandage structure – Support covering

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C128S095100, C604S317000, C604S174000

Reexamination Certificate

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08066657

ABSTRACT:
An improved abdominal binder is provided. The abdominal binder can include at least one external securing mechanism for holding a drainage bulb. In one embodiment, the securing mechanism can include one or more strips of hook or loop type material. In another embodiment, an improved abdominal binder that can support multiple drainage bulbs externally of the abdominal binder is provided. The improved abdominal binder can further include one or more openings to receive a drainage tube of a bulb held external to the abdominal binder.

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