Medical irrigation device and method
US10792066B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2046/201
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for supporting an extremity during tissue debridement and capturing fluid and tissue resulting from tissue debridement includes an extremity-supporting base and barrier shroud. The apparatus can be used in tissue debridement procedures to contain and control drainage of fluid and tissue. The apparatus supports and encloses a patient extremity, such as an arm or a leg. The base has a length, proximal end (i.e., nearest the patient's body), and distal end (i.e., farthest from the patient's body). The shroud has a top portion, bottom portion, and shroud drainage opening. A method includes debriding tissue from a patient extremity while supported by the base and at least partially enclosed within the barrier shroud, which acts as a shield for fluid and tissue emanating from the extremity. Fluid and tissue exits the shroud through a shroud drainage opening.
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