A - Human Necessities – 61 – B
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
B
A61B 19/08 (2006.01) A61B 17/00 (2006.01) A61B 19/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 2121860
A multi-element surgical drape includes a bottom sheet that is placed over a patient and a top sheet that is reversibly secured to the bottom sheet. The two sheets each have a fenestration, and the fenestrations are aligned to provide access to the surgical site. After the surgical procedure has been completed the two sheets are separated. The top sheet is contaminated ("red-bag") medical waste, while the bottom sheet can be disposed of as non-contaminated waste, recycled, or processed for reuse. A pouch is provided on the top surface of the top sheet near its fenestration for collecting fluid run-off during surgery. This pouch has a top edge and a bottom edge joined by two opposing side edges, with the side edges and bottom edges being sealed. The sealed top edge is detachable to permit opening of the pouch to receive fluid and then closing of the pouch to prevent leakage of the fluid. The invention permits a substantial reduction in the volume of red-bag waste generated by surgery.
Butterworth David
O'connell Susan L.
Johnson & Johnson Medical Inc.
Ogilvy Renault Llp/s.e.n.c.r.l.,s.r.l.
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