Patent ID: 6432113
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: A61B,A61M

Abstract:
Microdermal abrasion apparatus comprising:a supply container for abrasive particles; a handpiece for applying an input stream of abrasive particles to a skin surface through a first passage and for withdrawing a waste stream of abrasive particles and abraded tissue from the skin surface through a second passage; a connection line between the first passage of the handpiece and the supply container to provide the input stream of abrasive particles; a waste filter that is installable and removable for disposal as a complete unit, the waste filter being comprised of: an integral outer container; a filter inlet conduit releasably connected to the second passage in the handpiece; a filter outlet conduit for an air stream from which the abrasive particles and abraded skin have been filtered; and a filter element positioned within the outer container, and integrally disposable therewith, the filter element defining a boundary between a central volume therein and an exterior sealed volume between the filter element and the outer container; and a vacuum pump having a vacuum line releasably connected to the outlet conduit.