Abstract: A surgical suction device is provided for removing fluid from a wound which device is adapted to be connected to a suction pump by a hose pipe. The device includes a tubular handle and an inner tube extending from one end of said handle. The inner tube is provided with a suction opening at one end and an open tip at its other end. An outer tube surrounds the inner tube to form an annular space therebetween with the inner and outer tubes being movable relative to each other. The outer tube is telescoped over a portion of the handle and includes an aperture normally aligned with an aperture formed in the handle for controlling the suction functions. A plurality of openings is also formed in the space for quickly removing large quantities of fluid from a wound. At one end of the outer tube there is provided a tapered section having a suction opening for contacting the wound and a seat member at its other end.

Abstract: Absorption products such as compresses, sanitary napkins, diapers or the like which comprise an absorption body furnished with a covering and an at least substantially moisture-impermeable layer which is provided between said body and said covering on the side of the body facing away from the user. The at least substantially moisture-impervious layer comprises short hydrophobic fibers loosely applied and essentially unbound to one another.