Abstract: The invention comprises a fluid collection pouch for use during surgical procedures to collect fluids and surgical debris. It comprises a flexible fluid retaining bag having an open top fitted with a flexible, compressible multi-channeled rib. The multi-channeled rib allows fluid to enter the bag even if accidentally closed.

Abstract: A surgical drape for receiving a limb of a patient includes a base sheet having an opening and a passageway extending between the opening and an edge of the base sheet, an elasticized cuff having a central fenestration applied over the opening in the base sheet and attached to the base sheet about the opening in the base sheet, and a separation defined in the cuff extending between the central fenestration and an edge of the cuff and being longitudinally aligned with the passageway of the base sheet for permitting wrapping of the drape around the limb to isolate and form a seal around at least a portion of the limb through the central fenestration of the cuff. The drape may also include a liquid gathering pouch attached to the base sheet and surrounding the cuff and having a layer separate from the base sheet and the cuff to form a pocket therebetween and an opening surrounding the cuff for receiving liquid therein.

Abstract: A drape is described which includes a three dimensional system for covering appendages of a patient. The drape includes a top sheet which forms a first, generally horizontal plane when draped over a patient. The drape further includes an apron which is attached to the top sheet and forms second and third, generally vertical planes.

Abstract: A double pouch is described in which a smaller pouch is located within a larger pouch. The larger pouch can be used to accommodate a patient's leg or other appendage during a surgical procedure while the smaller pouch can be used to retain irrigation fluids and surgical debris. In the preferred embodiment, the smaller pouch can be moved to the outside of the larger pouch when the larger pouch is not intended to be used. In one embodiment, the pouches can be attached to a main drape having a fenestration through which a patient's appendage is inserted.

Abstract: A surgical drape for covering a patient during a procedure is described. The drape includes a plurality of loops that are attached to the upper surface of the drape for maintaining medical devices during the procedure. In the preferred embodiment, the loops are formed of a polymeric material and are attached to the drape in close proximity to a surgical site.

Abstract: A surgical drape is described which includes a pouch having a drawstring through a channel which runs along one edge of the pouch. When the drawstring is pulled through the channel, the edge of the pouch can be gathered to create a concave surface to control and contain fluids about a surgical site.

Abstract: This application discloses an antenatal cell extracting device comprising a thin, flexible, plastic tube adapted for cervical insertion in a human female. A flexible closure is provided at the proximal end of the plastic tube, and passing through the flexible closure, the plastic tube and the distal end of the tube is a plunger. A valve in the form of a smooth ball, the diameter of which is greater than the diameter of the tube, is fixed to the end of the plunger, and, upon reciprocating movement of the plunger with reference to the tube, the valve is caused to open and close. Means are provided for causing fluid to flow through the tube when the valve is opened, such means, preferably taking the form of a syringe connection to the flexible closure.