Medical suction apparatus and methods for draining same
US7674248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/604
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drainage device and a method for draining a liner-type suction canister. The drainage device includes a swingarm, a drainhead, and a suction source. The drainhead is positioned to be in fluid communication with the liner-type suction canister. The swingarm rotates to activate the suction source and invert the liner-type suction canister. The contents of the liner-type suction canister drain to a sewer system. The method includes the acts of placing the liner-type suction canister on the swingarm, coupling the drainhead to the liner-type suction canister, rotating the swingarm, and activating the suction source.
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