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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 27, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2007
Michael A. Soltz, Hamden, CT (US);
Joshua Stopek, Yalesville, CT (US);
Wojciech Kisiel, North Haven, CT (US);
Jennifer Broom, Branford, CT (US);
Michael A. Soltz, Hamden, CT (US);
Joshua Stopek, Yalesville, CT (US);
Wojciech Kisiel, North Haven, CT (US);
Jennifer Broom, Branford, CT (US);
Covidien LP, Mansfield, MA (US);
Abstract
The presently disclosed debris collection system includes an elongate body having a first end, a second end, and a bore extending therethrough. The first end of the elongate body is hermetically closed while the second end has an opening. The elongated body is made of an impermeable material. A cap fixed to the elongated body and has a bore extending therethrough. A port, which is attached to the cap, is designed for introducing fluid into the elongated body. A watertight seal, such as a gasket, is attached to the cap. The seal is also made of an impermeable material. In operation, a liquid is introduced into the debris collection system. A surgical tool must then be introduced into the system. Thereafter, a vortex is created within the system to debride debris from the surgical tool.