Irrigation shield

摘要

A wound irrigation kit includes a basin for collecting irrigation fluid that is configured to closely fit the specific body part that is to be irrigated. The kit optionally includes a grommet that can be readily incorporated into the basin to allow for active draining of the basin during the irrigation procedure. The kit also optionally includes a flexible irrigation shield that can be attached to an existing irrigation device and that can be readily modified to vary its length.

主权项

1. An irrigation kit comprising:
a transparent flexible sheet having an aperture configured to engage an irrigation device comprising a conical splash shield extending distally from a collar attached to a tip of the irrigation device, material of the flexible sheet being configured and sized to, in an enlarged state, to fit over the conical splash shield; and a basin for collecting irrigation fluid used during a wound irrigation procedure, the basin being sterilized and made of a biocompatible hypoallergenic material; a grommet having a sealing surface and configured to connect to a tube to discharge the irrigation fluid; wherein the basin has at least one surface, said surface having at least one convertible portion configured to be convertible between a complete leak proof wall and an aperture configured to allow the basin to be drained through the aperture, wherein the convertible portion includes a scored frangible portion substantially flush with the at least one surface and configured to receive the grommet such that the sealing surface contacts the at least one surface to form a substantially water-tight seal; and wherein the flexible sheet is sized to cover a wound area and the basin.