# US 8,771,245 B2 · Device, system, kit or method for collecting effluent from an individual > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,771,245 B2 - Document ID: US8771245B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/267,434 - Filed: 2011-10-06 - Published: 2012-03-29 - Granted: 2014-07-08 - Earliest claimed: 2001-11-21 - Assignees: Bracco Diagnostics Inc. - Applicants: Robert C. Williams; Harry Bratton; David J. Vining - Inventors: Robert C. Williams; Harry Bratton; David J. Vining - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8771245B2 ## CPC - A61M 1/77: {Suction-irrigation systems (aspiration tips supplying fluids A61M1/85; specific for negative pressure wound therapy A61M1/92; combined with tracheal tubes A61M16/0463)} - A61F 5/451: Genital {or anal} receptacles (A61F5/441, A61F5/442, A61F5/443 take precedence {; other body securing means A61F5/4408; devices for taking faeces samples A61B10/0038; devices for taking urine samples A61B10/007}) - A61M 1/784: {by filtering, sterilising or disinfecting the exhaust air, e.g. swellable filter valves} - A61M 1/84: {Drainage tubes; Aspiration tips (for negative pressure wound therapy A61M1/90; for surgical cutting instruments A61B17/32)} - A61M 1/85: {with gas or fluid supply means, e.g. for supplying rinsing fluids or anticoagulants (for negative pressure wound therapy A61M1/92, A61M1/94; combined with tracheal tubes A61M16/0463; dental instruments with combined rinsing and aspirating A61C17/0208)} - A61M 13/003: {Blowing gases other than for carrying powders, e.g. for inflating, dilating or rinsing} - A61M 2209/084: Supporting bases, stands for equipment - A61M 2210/1067: Anus - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} - A61F: FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS (dental prosthetics A61C) ## Abstract The present invention relates to a device, method, system and kit for receiving effluent from an individual. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to a device, method, system and kit for collecting effluent from an individual during a medical or diagnostic procedure including but not limited to, imaging or viewing one or more sections of an individual's gastrointestinal tract. In another alternative embodiment, the effluent is collected in a hollow area in order to prevent the effluent form contaminating a component, device or apparatus used in connection with the medical or diagnostic procedure. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A disposable device for use in conjunction with an insufflator apparatus comprising: (a) a single lumen insertable member for insertion into a body cavity and being adapted to allow fluid into and out of the body cavity via the single lumen; (b) an effluent reservoir for collecting effluent from the body cavity, said effluent reservoir comprises a flexible container ; (c) a first conduit positioned between and attached to the single lumen insertable member and the effluent reservoir; (d) a second conduit attached to the effluent reservoir and having at least one connecting means to connect to the insufflator apparatus; and (e) at least one barrier positioned in-line along the second conduit and adapted to prevent effluent from contacting the insufflator; wherein gas emitted by the insufflator flows through the effluent reservoir, the first conduit and the single lumen insertable member into the body cavity and wherein the effluent drains from the body cavity through the single lumen insertable member and the first conduit into the effluent reservoir. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, wherein the effluent reservoir is a collapsible bag. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, further comprising an expandable structure on the single lumen insertable member. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The disposable device of claim 3, wherein the expandable structure comprises an inflatable balloon. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, further comprising a clamp. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The device of claim 5, wherein the clamp is a slide clamp. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, wherein the effluent reservoir comprises a first and second port which are engaged with the first and second conduits. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, wherein the first and second conduits comprise flexible tubing. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, wherein the barrier comprises one or more layers of material impervious to the passage of water, but not gas. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, wherein the barrier is an anti-viral or anti-bacterial barrier. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, wherein the barrier is a filter. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The disposable device of claim 11, wherein the filter is a hydrophobic filter. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The disposable device of claim 12, wherein the hydrophobic filter comprises a 0.1 micrometer hydrophobic membrane. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The disposable device of claim 1, wherein the barrier comprises a fastening clamp, clip, snap lock, pinch clamp or any combination thereof.