Special Features:

Receptical cannister; 400 to 1500ml; volume readings must be taken while under vacuum load w/patient line open for estimating purposes only; clean after patient use; throw away liner only; autoclave at 250 degrees f

Properties:

A disposable unit used to collect mucous, gas, or fluid aspirated from a patient by a suction apparatus, surgical or hospital central vacuum system. It generally consists of a graduated cylindrical plastic container with tight sealing lid, patient and vacuum parts, and shut-off valve. It may include suction tubing, filters, splash guard, defoaming agents, pour spout, handle, liner, port caps, connectors, adaptors and the like. Excludes drainage unit, pleural cavity.