Fluid collection and disposal system

US5637103A · kind A · utility

Inventors

• Michael J. Kerwin · Chesterfield, US
• Jacky S. Yam · Chesterfield, US
• Keith Korte · Damiansville, US
• Theodore J. Klefisch, Jr. · Maryland Heights, US
• Alan B. Ranford · Chesterfield, US
• Jerry W. Olive · Ballwin, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 17, 1993
• Grant date: Jun 10, 1997
• Expiry date: Mar 17, 2013

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61M1/63
• WIPO field: Medical technology
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

A fluid collection and disposal system which includes a reusable collection unit designed to operate in conjunction with a disposable manifold for collecting fluids aspirated from a patient during a surgical procedure, and to be cleaned by a servicing unit after use. The servicing unit removes the collected fluid from the collection unit and prepares it for reuse. The disposable manifold is removed from the collection unit prior to its attachment to the servicing unit, and a new disposable manifold is replaced on the collection unit after servicing.