Fecal collection device, system and method
US11123478B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/068
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fecal collection device includes a barrel with a waste drain conduit attached thereto. A drain opening is defined between passages of the barrel and the waste drain conduit. An irrigation conduit is connected to a source of lavage liquid. A trocar plug has a tapered distal end and moves between insertion, irrigation and flushing positions within the barrel passage. When in the insertion position, the tapered distal end of the trocar plug extends from the distal end of the barrel. When in the irrigation position, the irrigation conduit may provide lavage liquid to the barrel passage while the trocar plug covers a majority of the drain opening. When in a flushing position, the trocar plug covers less of the drain opening than when the trocar plug is in the irrigation position.
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