Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
Patent
1983-08-02
1985-11-05
Rosenbaum, C. Fred
Surgery
Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
604319, A61M 100
Patent
active
045511411
ABSTRACT:
A closed system method and apparatus for removing collected liquid from a portable closed wound suction drainage device which reduces the potential contamination of the drainage device and cross infection from the use of the drainage device is disclosed. A disposable collection bag is attached to the outlet (emptying port) of the drainage device and the contents are transferred in a closed system procedure into this collection bag through a one-way inlet. After transferring the contents, the filled collection bag is removed from the outlet and capped for subsequent disposal, and a new collection bag is attached to the outlet of the drainage device. Preferably, the collection bag is compacted, such as by rolling, and held in this compact form by a retainer. A protective closure cap is provided for the inlet of the collection bag to form a cover and seal for the inlet both before fitment to the device and after filling. The cap also prevents leakage or the escape of contamination from the disposable collection bag after filling. A special skirt is provided with the bag inlet connector to prevent contamination of the inlet during the attachment procedure and to form a protective seal and cover over the exterior of the drainage device outlet to prevent contamination of the outlet while the device is collecting the drainage. The skirt also combines with the tapered inlet to provide a secure and leakfree fitment between collection bag and drainage device.
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Kruter J. L.
Rosenbaum C. Fred
Surgidyne Inc.
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