Fluid collection and disposal system and related methods

Abstract

A fluid collection system includes a disposable collection container and a disposable collection container receiving housing, the housing having a cavity and a suction source. The fluid collection container may include a flexible liner and a shelf for diverting fluid from the suction and to assist with a collapse of the liner during evacuation of the fluid from the liner. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston assembly having a main piston body and a scraper ring. The collection container receiving housing may include a piston stop feature. The system may include a partially hydrophobic filter and a flat surface suction tool.

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         23 . A fluid collection system, comprising:
 a disposable collection container; and   a receiving housing sized to receive the disposable collection container, the housing including:
 a cavity; 
 a suction source connectable to the disposable collection container; and 
 a filter positioned between the suction source and the cavity, wherein a portion of the filter comprises a hydrophobic material. 
   
     
     
         24 . The fluid collection system according to  claim 23 , wherein the filter comprises a material capable of filtering a gas. 
     
     
         25 . A fluid collection system, comprising:
 a disposable collection container including:
 a collection port; and 
 an opening configured to communicate a suction source with an interior of the disposable collection container; and 
   a receiving housing sized to receive the disposable collection container, the housing including:
 a cavity; and 
 a suction source connectable to the opening of the disposable collection container; and 
   a suction instrument comprising:
 a main body; 
 a porous material attached to the main body; and 
 tubing configured to connect to the collection port. 
   
     
     
         26 . The fluid collection system according to  claim 25 , wherein main body comprises a channel configured to communicate vacuum pressure from the suction source to the porous material, and wherein the porous material is configured to draw fluid through the porous material into the disposable collection container.