Device, system, kit or method for collecting effluent from an individual
US7361170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure.
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