Surgical drape with limb securing structure and method for securing a surgical site
US4730609A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 27, 1985 |
| Grant date | Mar 15, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2046/205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved surgical drape form maintaining a sterile condition about a selected surgical site on a body portion of a patient during a surgical procedure such as hip surgery and the like. The surgical drape comprises generally a sheet of conformable, impervious material having an opening for receiving the patient's limb and having side portions adjoining the opening for shielding the patient with respect to direct contact and ambient air flow. A boot of conformable impervious material is attached to the sheet for receiving the patient's limb. The boot has a tubular sidewall defining a pocket which is joined in registration with the sheet opening. The tubular sidewall is sealed against the sheet portions forming the border of the opening, thereby providing a continuous, sterile barrier.
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