Patent ID: 6120512
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
Dermabrasion apparatus operating by a flow of an air/reducing substances mix conveyed to a patient, comprising:a pneumatic system that includes at least one external source of pressurized sterilized gas;a contacting handle;a mixing container coupled to said pneumatic system to receive pressurized gas therefrom, said mixing container further coupled to said contacting handle to provide the air/reducing substances mix to said contacting handle;a collecting container coupled to said contacting handle and configured to receive the air/reducing substances mix from said contacting handle after the air/reducing substances mix has contacted the patient via said contacting handle;a vacuum pump coupled to said collecting container and configured to provide a gas pressure to cause the air/reducing substances mix that has contacted the patient to be directed towards said collecting container; anda holding tray configured to hold in place said vacuum pump, said holding tray including a cup-shaped portion which is configured to hold in place said mixing container and said collecting container;wherein said contacting handle, said mixing container and said collecting container are disposable sterilized components that are adapted to be removed from being coupled to each other to allow for disposal of said mixing container and said collecting container after treatment of the patient.