Sterile drape for ultrasound probe
US4887615A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B46/10
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sterilizable drape for draping an ultrasound probe during an invasive ultrasonographic procedure, and a process of forming such a drape. An elongated sleeve member, having an open first end and a substantially closed second end with a circular fenestration therethrough, is formed of a sterilizable, flexible, fluid impervious material such as polyethylene. A pair of pull ties extend from the open end to aid in pulling the drape over an ultrasound probe and cable. A tubular member, having an outside diameter substantially equal to the fenestration diameter and formed of a sterilizable, flexible, resilient, fluid impervious material such as latex, is sealed to the sleeve member and extends through the fenestration. The tubular member has an open first end, communicating with the sleeve member interior through the fenestration, and a closed second end. To form the drape, a circular fenestration is formed through substantially the center of a rectangular piece of sterilizable, flexible, fluid impervious material. The tubular member is inserted through the fenestration and sealed to the rectangular piece by a two-sided tape. Longitudinally extending slits are formed at diametrically op…
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