US4704102A
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Method of eliminating intra abdominal infections
Assignee: Geneco Inc
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Filing: 1986-02-27
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Granted: 1987-11-03
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Expires: 2006-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A method of irrigation of a body cavity, promoting asepsis, in which an irrigant solution, preferably a solution of iodine, is introduced into an abdominal cavity, retained within the abdominal cavity until asepsis is achieved, and drained from the abdominal cavity. Preferably, the solution includes a local anesthetic and a binding agent such as glycol. A catheter apparatus particularly adapted for implementation of the irrigation method comprises a drainage means and an independent irrigation means. In the catheter, a first valve assembly is connected to the drainage means so that the drainage of fluid from the abdominal cavity may be selectively regulated. A second valve assembly provides for selective opening of the irrigation means to allow introduction of the irrigation solution into the abdominal cavity. A kit comprising the catheter apparatus and auxiliary equipment, including a reservoir for the irrigant, a valve actuator tool and a syringe for use with a catheter retention means, provides for implementation of the treatment method.
Inventors
- 👤 B. Eugene Guthery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:24
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0279; A61M3/0283; A61M1/00; A61M1/71; A61M1/77; A61M25/00; A61M25/10; A61M25/1025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of promoting asepsis of a living human urinary bladder; said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing an antiseptic solution into said bladder; (i) said antiseptic solution being a solution having a concentration of iodine ranging from approximately 0.0002% to 7% by weight; (ii) said solution further including glycol in a range from approximately 1% to 40% by weight; (b) retaining said antiseptic solution within said bladder until asepsis occurs; and, (c) draining said antiseptic solution from said bladder.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of promoting asepsis of a living human urinary bladder; said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing an antiseptic solution into said bladder; (i) said antiseptic solution being a solution having a concentration of iodine ranging from approximately 0.0002% to 7% by weight; (ii) said solution further including glycol in a range from approximately 1% to 40% by weight; (b) retaining said antiseptic solution within said bladder until asepsis occurs; and, (c) draining said antiseptic solution from said bladder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein: (a) said glycol is present in a concentration of about 20% by weight.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 wherein: (a) said solution contains pyridium in a concentration of about 1% by weight.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein: (a) said glycol is present in a concentration of about 20% by weight.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of promoting asepsis of a living human urinary bladder; said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing an antiseptic solution into said bladder; (i) said antiseptic solution being a dilution of Lugol's solution having a concentration of iodine ranging from approximately 0.0002% to 7% by weight; said Lugol's solution is substantially the only source of iodine in said solution; said solution includes glycol in a range of from approximately 1% to 40% by weight; (b) retaining said antiseptic solution within said bladder until asepsis occurs; (c) draining said antiseptic solution from said bladder.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
95 words
A method of promoting asepsis of a living human urinary bladder; said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing an antiseptic solution into said bladder; (i) said antiseptic solution being a dilution of Lugol's solution having a concentration of iodine ranging from approximately 0.0002% to 7% by weight; said Lugol's solution is substantially the only source of iodine in said solution; said solution includes glycol in a range of from approximately 1% to 40% by weight; (b) retaining said antiseptic solution within said bladder until asepsis occurs; (c) draining said antiseptic solution from said bladder.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
93 words
A method of promoting asepsis of a living human urinary bladder; said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing an antiseptic solution into said bladder; (i) said antiseptic solution being a dilution of Lugol's solution having a concentration of iodine ranging from approximately 0.0002% to 7% by weight; said Lugol's solution is substantially the only source of iodine in said solution; said solution contains pyridium in a concentration of about 1% by weight; (b) retaining said antiseptic solution within said bladder until asepsis occurs; and (c) draining said antiseptic solution from said bladder.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
93 words
A method of promoting asepsis of a living human urinary bladder; said method comprising the steps of: (a) introducing an antiseptic solution into said bladder; (i) said antiseptic solution being a dilution of Lugol's solution having a concentration of iodine ranging from approximately 0.0002% to 7% by weight; said Lugol's solution is substantially the only source of iodine in said solution; said solution contains pyridium in a concentration of about 1% by weight; (b) retaining said antiseptic solution within said bladder until asepsis occurs; and (c) draining said antiseptic solution from said bladder.
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