Endoscope suction trap and associated method

Details Endoscope suction trap and associated method Endoscope suction trap and associated method

1992-10-20

1994-09-20

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

604319, 128760, A61B 100

Patent

active

053479912

ABSTRACT:
A method for use in endoscopic investigations comprises the steps of providing an endoscopic insertion member with a suction line, inserting the endoscopic insertion member with the suction line into a patient, and visually inspecting organic tissues inside the patient with the endoscopic insertion member. To collect a fluid specimen, a port cover on the suction line is moved with respect to the suction line to open a port in the line. A specimen vial is coupled to the suction line at the opened port so that the suction line communicates with the vial. A vacuum is applied to the suction line to draw a fluid specimen into the vial. Subsequently, the vial is detached from the suction line, and the port cover moved back into position to again cover the port.

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