Waste management system

• US 8,597,266 B2
• Filed: 05/15/2009
• Issued: 12/03/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 10/17/2006
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc. (Becton, Dickinson & Co)
• Original Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc. (Becton, Dickinson & Co)
• Inventors: Nishtala, Vasu, Davis, Michele Gandy, Hine, Robert M., Bracken, Ronald L.
• Primary Examiner(s): Hand, Melanie
• Assistant Examiner(s): CRAIG, PAULA L
• Application Number:
  US12/467,232
• Publication Number:
  US 20090227971A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,663 Days
• Field of Search: 604/328, 604/404, 604/41, 604/327, 604/335
• US Class Current: 604/335
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/44 Devices worn by the patient for reception of urine, faeces, catamenial or other discharge; Portable urination aidsabsorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, A61F13/15; drainage appliances for wounds A61M27/00; emptying devices for urine bags B65B69/0016; Colostomy devices adhesives for colostomy devices A61L24/00; materials for colostomy devices A61L28/00
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/4405 Valves or valve arrangements specially adapted therefor A61F5/441 takes precedence; Fluid inlets or outlets A61F5/4407 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 5/4408 Means for securing receptacles or bags to the body otherwise than by adhesives, e.g. belts, straps or harnesses A61F5/449 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2039/1044 Verifying the connection, e.g. audible feedback, tactile feedback, visual feedback, using external light sources
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 39/10 Tube connectors; Tube couplings A61M39/02 takes precedence; connecting needles to syringes or hubs A61M5/34; connecting catheter tubes to hubs A61M25/0014

Abstract

A waste management system includes a waste transport device and a waste collection device. The waste transport device includes a collection member with a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area, and a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member. The waste collection device includes a substantially opaque collection bag with a transparent section.

Claims

1. A waste management system, comprising:

a waste transport device, including;

a collection member on a distal end of the waste transport device, the collection member defining in an expanded configuration a distal end opening having a first cross-sectional area and a proximal end opening having a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area;

a retention cuff disposed about an outer surface of the collection member; and

a first connector on a proximal end of the waste transport device, a proximal end opening of the waste transport device biased in a sealed position;

a waste collection device including;

a substantially opaque collection bag with a transparent section; and

a second connector, a waste collection device opening biased in a sealed position, wherein securing the first connector to the second connector enables transitioning to an unsealed position each of the proximal end opening of the waste transport device and the waste collection device opening.

2. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transparent section comprises a strip positioned on the collection bag to permit visual monitoring of the content level therein.

3. The system according to claim 2, wherein the transparent strip extends from a lower portion of the collection bag to an upper portion thereof.

4. The system according to claim 3, wherein a top end of the strip indicates a maximum level of waste suitable for the collection bag.

5. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transparent section comprises an elongated strip.

6. The system according to claim 1, wherein the transparent section comprises a plurality of elongated strips, each positioned on a different side of the collection bag.

7. The system according to claim 1, wherein the waste collection device includes a strap with a fixed end and a free end, the free end including a hook and loop fastener strip selectively attachable to a corresponding receiving strip adjacent the fixed end.