Patent ID: 6146353
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
A smoke extraction device comprising:an elongated body portion defining a first lumen having a longitudinal axis and having first and second ends, the first end being adapted to be connected to a source of vacuum;a channel portion connected to the second end of the elongated body portion, the channel portion having an inlet opening which communicates with the first lumen;an attachment member operatively secured to the elongated body portion, the attachment member being configured and dimensioned to releasably secure the smoke extractor device to a surgical instrument having a distally extending tool member, wherein the attachment member is operatively positioned on the elongated body such that when the smoke extractor device is releasably secured to a surgical instrument, the inlet opening of the channel portion is positioned substantially below the tool member at a location to inhibit the flow of smoke over the tool member during a surgical procedure;elongated extension defining a second lumen having a longitudinal axis aligned with the longitudinal axis of the first lumen; andan adapter having a first end configured to engage the elongated body portion and a second end configured to engage the elongated extension.