Patent ID: 6213124
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A disposable surgical drape, comprisinga) a sheet for placement over a patient and comprisingi) a bottom surface for contacting the patient,ii) a top surface for facing away from the patient after placement,andiii) a fenestration; andb) a pouch on the the sheet, near the fenestration, for collecting fluid runoff during surgery, the pouch comprisingi) a thermoplastic layer having an outer perimetric edge and an opening defined by an inner perimetric edge, the outer perimetric edge being secured to the sheet in a liquid tight seal along a line that completely surrounds the fenestration, andii) closure means for sealing the inner perimetric edge to the sheet to close the pouch in a fluid tight manner to prevent leakage of the fluid therefrom.