Inflationless retention cuff for fluid collection devices
US10758400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/44
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A retention cuff is disclosed for retaining a fluid collection device or system in an orifice of a patient. The retention cuff has a body has a central opening and an inflationless cuff wall that includes an annular cuff wall and one or more side elements. The retention cuff is non-inflatable and has a self-deployed state or shape. The retention cuff can be coupled to a fecal collection device such that the central opening is in flow communication with a collection tube of the device and with the body of the retention device.
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