| abstract |
A portable closed wound suction device is provided which is adapted to be worn on the body following outpatient and other limited surgical procedures. Specifically, the device provides a rigid container (10) which is adapted to be strapped to the body of a patient with a tubular connection (18) to a wound for collecting fluids from the wound. The container (10) is provided with a wall (28) which may be moved from an inactive position to a locked outer position so as to create suction within the device. |