Patent ID: 6656143
Filing Date: 2003-12-02
Classification: A61B,A61F

Abstract:
A vacuum fixation device configured to provide semi-rigid fixation during medical imaging and medical procedures/operations and configured to provide stabilization to the head and neck, the under surface of the mandible, the lateral head around the peri-auricular surfaces, and the forehead thereby allowing full access to the subject's face and cranial vault while providing access to the auditory canals comprising:a sterile, single use bag configured to provide maximum surface area contact with the subject's head creating semi-rigid immobilization while allowing access to the face and cranial vault; wherein the sterile, single-use bag is a polygonal-shaped device having upper and lower ends and an opening, whereby the opening is configured to fit around the neck of a patient; wherein the sterile, single-use bag is airtight and flexible and contains an effective amount of filler material; a closable port formed contiguous with the sterile, single-use bag for allowing passage of air into and out of the bag; and suction means adapted to be connected to the closable port, such that when air is evacuated from the bag, the filler material conforms to the head providing semi-rigid fixation.