Inventors:
Michael J. Kerwin - St. Louis MO
Jacky S. Yam - St. Louis MO
Keith G. Korte - Damiansville IL
Theodore J. Klefisch - Maryland Heights MO
Alan B. Ranford - St. Louis MO
Jerry W. Olive - Ballwin MO
International Classification:
B65D 8100, A61J 105
Abstract:
A fluid collection and disposal system which includes a reusable collection unit designed to operate in conjunction with a disposable manifold for collecting fluids aspirated from a patient during a surgical procedure, and to be cleaned by a servicing unit after use. The servicing unit removes the collected fluid from the collection unit and prepares it for reuse. The disposable manifold is removed from the collection unit prior to its attachment to the servicing unit, and a new disposable manifold is replaced on the collection unit after servicing.