Surgical sponge collector and drainage system
US4029097A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 25, 1975 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 25, 1995 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/0804
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical sponge collector and drainage system includes a tray having a smooth concave wall contoured for fitting directly against the human body and mounted in contact therewith. The tray includes a perforated shelf disposed below its peripheral rim as a discard area for collecting used sponges and permitting liquid to drain therethrough and ultimately drain to a collector. Aspirating tubes are also provided and inserted into the body at the operation site for withdrawing liquid therefrom into the same collector as from the tray.
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