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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 05, 2011
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2006
Mark J. Callahan, Wilbraham, MA (US);
Mark S. Guitarini, Amherst, MA (US);
Mark J. Callahan, Wilbraham, MA (US);
Mark S. Guitarini, Amherst, MA (US);
Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
An aspiration instrument includes a compliant protective guard for minimizing injury to internal organs and other soft tissue while removing fluids from the body cavity. The compliant protective guard may be constructed from foam, plastic or other like material, including polyethylene and polypropylene. A preferred embodiment of the protective guard takes the shape of a bell. The compliant guard may be connected with the aspiration instrument using adhesives, such as glue or epoxy, or with a snap or friction fit. The compliant guard may define a single opening in fluid communication with the yankauer. The compliant guard may also define a plurality of openings for removing fluids from the body.