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Suction collection and drainage apparatus

  • US 4,643,197 A
  • Filed: 05/10/1985
  • Issued: 02/17/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/10/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A suction collection and discharge apparatus for use in collecting body fluids and tissue specimens from a patient, said apparatus comprising:

  • a first container for receiving and collecting body fluids, said container having a cover;

    a first tube having one end extending through said cover and communicating with the interior of said first container, the other end of said tube adapted to be connected to a source of suction;

    a second container for collecting tissue specimens, said second container having a cover;

    a second tube connecting said second container to said first container to provide fluid communication between said first and second containers, said second tube adapted to receive and permit passage therethrough of body fluids;

    a third tube having one end extending through the cover of said second container and communicating with the interior of said second container, the other end of said third tube adapted to receive and permit passage therethrough of body fluids and tissue specimens; and

    a filter supported within said second container, said filter having a plurality of traps and a plurality of enlarged openings spaced around said filter;

    said second container and its associated cover being movable relative to each other between a first position wherein a selected one of said traps is positioned to receive and collect the tissue specimen and a second position wherein a selected one of said openings is positioned to permit passage therethrough of body fluids when suction is applied to said apparatus.

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