Apparatus and method for collecting body fluids

Details Apparatus and method for collecting body fluids Apparatus and method for collecting body fluids

1988-08-02

1991-05-28

Isabella, David J.

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

A61M 100

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050190598

ABSTRACT:
A truly closed drainage apparatus for suctioning, storing and administering fluid from body and tissue cavities including draining means for suctioning and receiving fluid, a reservoir for siphoning and storing excess fluids, a small pore hydrophobic filter for venting air without retrograde introduction of microorganisms, and means for applying pressure to the reservoir to administer the fluid contained therein.

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