Fluid communication path
US9302032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/1033
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method are disclosed for providing a fluid communication path to a wound site through a drape. The apparatus has a body portion having a lower surface and an upper surface, at least one connection port, at least one suction port and at least one fluid communication passageway between the connection port and the suction port. A connector at an end of at least one tubular conduit is locatable through the drape into an orifice in the connection port to thereby provide a fluid communication path through the drape between the tubular conduit and the wound site.
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