Liquid removal method and apparatus for surgical procedures

Details Liquid removal method and apparatus for surgical procedures Liquid removal method and apparatus for surgical procedures

2011-03-08

2011-03-08

Kidwell, Michele (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material

C604S329000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07901389

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an improved apparatus and method for aspirating liquids from surfaces particularly during medical procedures. Apparatus for removing liquid from a surface in the region of a medical procedure such as an operating room floor responsive to a drawn vacuum of preselected magnitude includes a plenum with an interior volume defined by an elongated box element with a plurality of supports member integral thereto or by an elongated tube, the plenum being perforated so as the exterior of the plenum is in direct liquid communication with the interior of the plenum, an absorptive wicking pad secured to the plenum so as to cover the perforations, an a vacuum conduit tube in direct vacuum communication with a vacuum collection system. A method of removal of liquids standing on surfaces such as operating room floors accomplished by positioning the disposable liquid removal apparatus with the exposed absorptive wicking pad down into the liquid, attaching the apparatus to a vacuum collection system, activating the system, and repositioning the apparatus as required.

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