Surgical drape having an expandable member

Details Surgical drape having an expandable member Surgical drape having an expandable member

2003-12-16

2008-08-12

Yu, Justine R (Department: 3771)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Drapes

Reexamination Certificate

active

07409953

ABSTRACT:
A surgical drape for use during surgery includes a sheet that is configured for covering at least a portion of a patient. The sheet has a top surface and a bottom surface that is opposite from the top surface. An expandable member is carried by the sheet. The expandable member has an unexpanded orientation and an expanded orientation. The expandable member forms a raised portion when in the expanded orientation.

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