Abstract A suction collection system for use in collecting body fluids from a patient prior to, during or after surgery includes a rigid, cylindrically shaped hollow canister having a cylindrical side wall and disc-shaped top and bottom walls. A thin flexible plastic sheet material covers the entire outer surface of the canister to form an airtight receptacle. A first port in the top wall is adapted to be connected to a vacuum source for reducing the pressure within the receptacle. A second port is adapted to be connected to an aspirator for collecting blood and other body fluids. Within the canister and connected to the second port is a gross filter for removing particles from the fluid before it passes into the receptacle. Fluid within the receptacle can be removed through a normally closed outlet port in the bottom wall of the canister.
A suction collection system comprising: a rigid substantially cylindrically shaped canister including a cylindrical wall and top and bottom disc-shaped end walls; a thin flexible plastic sheet material covering the entire outer surface of said canister so as to make an airtight receptacle; first and second ports adjacent the top end of said canister and being adapted to provide communication between the exterior and the interior of said receptacle; a vacuum source and means for connecting the same to said first port; an aspirator means and means for connecting the same to said second port; a filter within said receptacle and being connected to said second port whereby fluid from said aspirator passes through said second port and then through said filter into said receptacle; a normally closed outlet port adjacent the bottom of said canister and being adapted to provide communication between the interior of said receptacle and the exterior thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A suction collection system comprising: a rigid substantially cylindrically shaped canister including a cylindrical wall and top and bottom disc-shaped end walls; a thin flexible plastic sheet material covering the entire outer surface of said canister so as to make an airtight receptacle; first and second ports adjacent the top end of said canister and being adapted to provide communication between the exterior and the interior of said receptacle; a vacuum source and means for connecting the same to said first port; an aspirator means and means for connecting the same to said second port; a filter within said receptacle and being connected to said second port whereby fluid from said aspirator passes through said second port and then through said filter into said receptacle; a normally closed outlet port adjacent the bottom of said canister and being adapted to provide communication between the interior of said receptacle and the exterior thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The suction collection system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for connecting said vacuum source to said first port includes a bacteria filter.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The suction collection system as claimed in claim 1 further including a third port adjacent the top of said canister, said third port being normally closed but including means for selectively opening the same for providing communication between the atmosphere and the interior of said receptacle.