US4936834A
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Apparatus for aspirating secreted fluids from a wound
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-08-04
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Granted: 1990-06-26
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Expires: 2009-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for aspirating secreted fluids from a wound is disclosed which involves the placement of a drain into a wound via the tissue adjacent the wound. After the wound is closed, a secretion aspiration and collection device, which is connected to the drain via a tube, is placed into operation. The device is designed to have a suction effect controlled between a minimum value and a maximum value according to the quantity of secreted fluid to be aspirated. This is achieved by one or more sensors which control a tube pump. When a second sensor is used, the pump will not be shut off by a passing air bubble in the fluid. A sleeve may also be provided to facilitate introduction of the drain into the wound. Additionally, a needle may be detachably connected to the sleeve to aid the insertion of the sleeve.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Beck
- 👤 Siegfried Berger
- 👤 Heinz-Peter Werner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:46
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04B; F04B43/00; F04B43/12; F04B43/1253; A; A61; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/74; A61M27/00; A61M2205/00; A61M2205/82; A61M2205/8206
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A needle for introducing a hollow cylindrical sleeve body detachably connected therewith through tissue adjacent a wound from a side facing the wound toward an outer body surface forming a boundary of the tissue, comprising: a needle having rear and forward ends, a cylindrical pin body having forward and rear ends, said cylindrical pin body secured to said rear end of said needle, a deformable collar having an inside and outside diameter and a free end, said inside diameter of said collar having a greater diameter than a sleeve having a front portion; said sleeve detachably held on said pin body within the deformable collar, wherein said front of said sleeve is detachably held in place on said pin body such that when said needle is moved through body tissue, the front portion of said sleeve will move concurrently therewith through said wound such that said wound may be drained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A needle for introducing a hollow cylindrical sleeve body detachably connected therewith through tissue adjacent a wound from a side facing the wound toward an outer body surface forming a boundary of the tissue, comprising: a needle having rear and forward ends, a cylindrical pin body having forward and rear ends, said cylindrical pin body secured to said rear end of said needle, a deformable collar having an inside and outside diameter and a free end, said inside diameter of said collar having a greater diameter than a sleeve having a front portion; said sleeve detachably held on said pin body within the deformable collar, wherein said front of said sleeve is detachably held in place on said pin body such that when said needle is moved through body tissue, the front portion of said sleeve will move concurrently therewith through said wound such that said wound may be drained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The needle according to claim 1, further comprising an annular zone-forming section lying sealingly against said hollow cylindrical sleeve body in the area of the free end of the collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The needle according to claim 2 wherein its rear end engages in the forward end of said hollow cylindrical sleeve boy and is detachably connected with said hollow cylindrical sleeve body by means of a bayonet closure.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, said sleeve being made of plastic and being provided over its entire length with a slot which separates its wall, said sleeve also being provided with a film hinge which also extends over its entire length and is disposed diametrically opposite said slot.
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