Suction reservoir
US5496299A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | Mar 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7545
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A detachable suction reservoir provides suction to a drainage and autotransfusion system coupled with a closed wound drain to facilitate drainage of blood from the wound into a substantially rigid collection container. This blood is adapted to be transferred into a blood bag which in turn may be coupled with an administration set for reinfusion. While blood is reinfusing, blood collection into the container continues. Following autotransfusion, the suction reservoir can be converted to a suction device for blood collection directly from the closed wound drain.
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