Suction trap and associated method

Details Suction trap and associated method Suction trap and associated method

1993-08-13

1994-11-15

Hindenburg, Max

Surgery

Truss

Pad

604319, A61B 500

Patent

active

053638603

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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