Abstract: An aspiration instrument includes a compliant protective guard for minimizing injury to internal organs and other soft tissue while removing fluids from the body cavity. The compliant protective guard may be constructed from foam, plastic or other like material, including polyethylene and polypropylene. A preferred embodiment of the protective guard takes the shape of a bell. The compliant guard may be connected with the aspiration instrument using adhesives, such as glue or epoxy, or with a snap or friction fit. The compliant guard may define a single opening in fluid communication with the yankauer. The compliant guard may also define a plurality of openings for removing fluids from the body.

Abstract: An aspiration instrument for removing fluid from a body cavity includes an elongated member having a longitudinal conduit therethrough for passage of fluids and a flexible and extendable portion adapted to be selectively adjusted to vary the length of and orientation relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongated member.

Abstract: An aspiration instrument includes a compliant protective guard for minimizing injury to internal organs and other soft tissue while removing fluids from the body cavity. The compliant protective guard may be constructed from foam, plastic or other like material, including polyethylene and polypropylene. A preferred embodiment of the protective guard takes the shape of a bell. The compliant guard may be connected with the aspiration instrument using adhesives, such as glue or epoxy, or with a snap or friction fit. The compliant guard may define a single opening in fluid communication with the yankauer. The compliant guard may also define a plurality of openings for removing fluids from the body.

Abstract: A medical positioning device having at least one removable portion is disclosed. A medical positioning device with at least one removably connected portion configured to support a limb, head, or body of a patient is provided. A medical positioning device for airway management having a removable portion is disclosed. A method of using the device according to the disclosure is also disclosed.

Abstract: An interior trim product and supplemental inflatable restraint assembly includes a canister for generating gas to inflate an air bag for deployment into the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. Access to such assemblies is closed by a door that is held down by a cable release mechanism that will separate from the door as the door is opened during supplemental inflatable restrain deployment.