Abstract: The present application describes a device (100) for transferring a fluid from a surgical site, comprising an elongate body portion (102) defining a proximal end region (106) of the device connectable to a source of negative pressure, an elongate neck portion (104) defining a distal end region (108) of the device locatable at a surgical site, a through bore extending from the distal end region to the proximal end region, and a control member (116) for selectively controlling a negative pressure at the distal end region of the device, wherein the control member comprises a button portion actuatable by a user to selectively move a valve portion of the control member across the through bore from an open position towards a closed position to at least partially restrict a fluid flowing along the through bore. A system including said device (100) and a flexible tube (200) and a method of controlling a negative pressure at the distal end region of the device are also described.

Abstract: The present application provides a device (100) for transferring a fluid from a surgical site, comprising an elongate body portion (102) defining a proximal end region (106) connectable to a source of negative pressure; an elongate neck portion (104) defining a distal end region (108) of the device locatable at a surgical site; a through bore (118) extending from the distal end region to the proximal end region; and a control member (116) for selectively controlling a negative pressure at the distal end region, wherein the control member comprises a valve portion (124) configured to at least partially restrict a fluid flowing along the through bore when moved from an open position towards a closed position. A system including the device for transferring a fluid from a surgical site is also provided.

Abstract: The present application provides a device (100) for transferring a fluid from a surgical site, comprising an elongate body portion (102) defining a proximal end region (106) connectable to a source of negative pressure; an elongate neck portion (104) defining a distal end region (108) of the device locatable at a surgical site; a through bore (118) extending from the distal end region to the proximal end region; and a control member (116) for selectively controlling a negative pressure at the distal end region, wherein the control member comprises a valve portion (124) configured to at least partially restrict a fluid flowing along the through bore when moved from an open position towards a closed position. A system including the device for transferring a fluid from a surgical site is also provided.

Abstract: A removable cover of an endoscope shaft (2) includes a sleeve (4) of elastic material having a low friction external surface configured so that the frictional resistance to forward displacement of the endoscope shaft is less than the frictional resistance to reverse movement of the endoscope shaft.