Method and apparatus for pleural drainage

Details Method and apparatus for pleural drainage Method and apparatus for pleural drainage

2005-02-01

2005-02-01

Schwartz, Larry I. (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S912000, C604S540000

Reexamination Certificate

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06849061

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for evacuating material from a body cavity are disclosed. An elongated tubular member constructed and arranged to be inserted through an aperture in a patient's chest is provided. The tubular member is generally L-shaped and has a distal section and a proximal section. The distal section includes a plurality of openings for receiving air and liquids from within the patient's body. The proximal section receives and discharges air and liquids to a receiver. The proximal section includes an expandable cuff for positioning the tubular member in the patient's chest for preventing the plurality of openings from being obstructed in whole or in part.

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