Pleural drainage system
US4439189A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 18, 1981 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/3109
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for draining pleural cavities. A container having a plurality of cavities is employed with a vacuum source and an inlet from the patient. In the first cavity, a port is defined to limit the liquid contained therein. This port opens into a second cavity for collection of drained fluids. A vacuum regulator mechanism is incorporated at one end of the container to prevent injury to the patient. Thus, a water seal is defined about the inlet tube. A separate cavity collects drained fluids and a third area provides vacuum control.
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