Patent ID: 7553290
Filing Date: 2009-06-30
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
1. A subdural evacuation port aspiration system for permitting evacuation and aspiration of a subdural space of a patient, the subdural evacuation port aspiration system comprising: an evacuation port device including a rigid tubular portion forming a threaded exterior surface configured for partial insertion into an opening in, and engagement with, a skull of the patient, the tubular portion defining an evacuation lumen; a port aspiration device for facilitating aspiration of the evacuation port device when the port aspiration device is mounted on the evacuation port device, the port aspiration device defining an aspiration channel, the port aspiration device comprising: wherein when the port aspiration device is mounted onto the evacuation port device the aspiration channel is in fluid communication with the evacuation lumen and the evacuation lumen, the first portion of the aspiration channel, and the second portion of the aspiration channel combine to rigidly define a common, linear central axis; and further wherein the second and third portions diverge from one another in extension from the first portion; a negative pressure source; and flexible tubing connectable with the negative pressure source and the negative pressure connection portion to establish fluid communication between the negative pressure source and the third portion of the aspiration channel.