A NEW SUCTION DEVICE FOR MICROSURGERY

A new suction device for microsurgical procedures is presented. This d evice is made of soft, compliant PVC, which enables ail fluids to be e vacuated from the surgical field without damaging the surrounding soft tissue. The device is designed with front and radial ports that allow placement onto the blood vessel or nerve while the anastomosis is bei ng performed. There is a tapered end providing the surgeon with fine c ontrol of the suction. Unlike other bulky suction devices, this one re adily fits into the operative field without inhibiting operative proce dures. It also readily fits varying sizes of conventional Frazier-type tips. The device has been used in over 100 microsurgical procedures a nd it has served well.