Patent ID: 6106506
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: A61M,F16K

Abstract:
An apparatus for delivering a colonic lavage, said apparatus comprising:a frame constructed of substantially hollow tubular elements connected together to form a sealed interior cavity for containing a lavage liquid;means for selectively filling said interior cavity with a lavage liquid;a waste receptacle carried on said frame for receiving and containing waste material resulting from a colonic lavage;a speculum for delivering the lavage liquid to the interior of a colon and for receiving waste from the colon;a waste conduit communicating at one end with said speculum and at its other end with said waste receptacle for delivering waste from the colon to said waste receptacle;a first valve for selectively opening up and closing off said waste conduit;delivery means in said frame for delivering lavage liquid from said interior cavity of said frame to said speculum for injection into a colon;a delivery conduit coupling said delivery means with said speculum for delivery of lavage liquid thereto;a second valve means for selectively opening up and closing off said delivery conduit; andcontrol means for alternately opening up and closing off said second valve means according to a predetermined schedule to deliver a pulsed supply of lavage liquid to a colon for dislodging impacted fecal material therefrom for delivery through said waste conduit to said waste receptacle.