Flexible absorbent and sealing systems for surgical devices
OwnerVictoria Genevieve Simoninventor
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Abstract
A system for absorbing blood and bodily fluids during surgical procedures includes an elongated, flexible element having a proximal end and a distal end, a weight secured to the distal end of the elongated, flexible element, and a plurality of absorbent elements attached to the elongated, flexible element. The absorbent elements are spaced from or connected to one another along the length of the elongated, flexible element. The absorbent elements, such as sponges or cotton balls, are adapted for soaking up blood and bodily fluids at a surgical site. A tab is secured to the proximal end of the elongated, flexible element for extracting the absorbent elements from the surgical site.
Claims20
A system for absorbing blood and bodily fluids during surgical procedures comprising:
- an elongated, flexible element having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a weight secured to the distal end of said elongated, flexible element;
- one or more absorbent elements attached to said elongated, flexible element, wherein said one or more absorbent elements are adapted for soaking up blood and bodily fluids at a surgical site.
A system for absorbing blood and bodily fluids during surgical procedures comprising:
- an elongated, flexible element having a proximal end and a distal end;
- a weight secured to the distal end of said elongated, flexible element;
- a plurality of absorbent elements attached to said elongated, flexible element, wherein said absorbent elements are spaced from or connected to one another along the length of said elongated, flexible element, and wherein said absorbent elements are adapted for soaking up blood and bodily fluids at a surgical site;
- a tab secured to the proximal end of said elongated, flexible element.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.