Patent ID: 8845618
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A suction tip apparatus for use during surgical procedures for the removal of debris from a surgical site, the apparatus comprising: (a) a suction tip at a distal end of the apparatus, the suction tip having a suction opening at a distal end thereof and having a suction channel for the removal of debris through suction applied at the suction opening, (b) a hose attachment portion at a proximal end of the apparatus for attachment to a suction source, (c) a handle portion for handling of the apparatus, the handle portion being located between the suction tip and the hose attachment portion, (d) an ejection wire channel extending from a distal end of the handle portion and opening into the suction channel of the suction tip proximate the suction opening of the suction tip, (e) an ejection wire that is transitionable between a retracted position and an advanced position such that, (f) a spring element that biases the ejection wire toward the retracted position, and (g) a manually operated control located on the handle portion for transitioning the ejection wire from the retracted position to the advanced position in opposition to the spring bias while handling the apparatus, whereby debris clogging the suction tip may be removed.