Surgical drape with fluid collection system

Details Surgical drape with fluid collection system Surgical drape with fluid collection system

A - Human Necessities

61

B

26/111, 128/56,

A61B 19/08 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 1320084

SURGICAL DRAPE WITH FLUID COLLECTION SYSTEM Abstract A surgical drape comprising a main sheet and a fluid collection system for collecting and draining away from the site of surgery substantial quantities of irrigating liquids. The fluid collection system comprises a bag means and a pair of fluid directing elements portions of which are secured to the drape in spaced-apart relationship near the primary operative area and remainder portions of which are secured to portions of the periphery of the bag. In one preferred embodiment, the fluid collection system is made by suitably folding and appropriately securing a single sheet of liquid impervious material. The main sheet is preferably a nonwoven fabric. The liquid impervious sheet is preferably polyethylene. The fluid directing elements may have adhesive strips at their ends by which to secure the fluid collection system to a limb of a patient. The surgical drape may include a fenestrated region and having clipping tabs and tubing holders. The drape is particularly suited for use in arthroscopic surgery of the knee.

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