Otorhinologic Irrigation Effluent Collector with Splash Shield
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current otorhinologic irrigation systems face challenges such as improper positioning of irrigation devices, splashing of liquids during nasal passage irrigation, and the need for compatibility with various irrigation bottle types, leading to inefficiencies and increased risk of disease transmission.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a manually-deformable liquid container, a liquid injector with anatomical adapters for ear and nasal irrigation, and an effluent collector with a splash shield, designed to fit standard wide-mouth irrigation bottles and syringes, ensuring proper positioning, reducing splashing, and accommodating multiple irrigation sources.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If large volumes of liquid or high amounts of pressure are used for irrigation, then the effectiveness of washing out cerumen and debris is improved, but liquid may splash onto health care providers or drench the patient
Solution Approach 1:
The effluent collector with splash shield acts as an intermediary device between the irrigation source and the patient/health care provider. It captures and contains the irrigation liquid and effluent, preventing splashing while allowing effective irrigation to proceed. The collector serves as a buffer that manages the liquid flow safely.
2Adaptability or versatility
If standard wide-mouth irrigation bottles from different suppliers are used, then the availability of irrigation fluid is improved, but compatibility issues arise requiring multiple adapters
Solution Approach 1:
The effluent collector is designed with a universal coupling mechanism that can accommodate multiple types of standard wide-mouth irrigation bottles from different suppliers. A single device design performs the function of multiple specialized adapters, allowing compatibility across different bottle types without requiring separate adapters for each manufacturer.
3Ease of operation
If the patient's head is located over a sink for nasal-passage irrigation, then liquid drainage is facilitated, but convenience for the patient or caregiver is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The effluent collector serves as a portable collection intermediary that can be positioned close to the patient's head during irrigation. It captures effluent locally without requiring the patient to lean over a sink, thereby maintaining drainage efficiency while significantly improving patient comfort and caregiver convenience.
4Reliability
If improper positioning of an ear canal irrigation device occurs, then the risk of trauma to the external ear canal increases, but control of the irrigation stream source and positioning is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The effluent collector with its cup-shaped structure and surrounding wall acts as a positioning intermediary that guides and contains the irrigation stream. It provides a physical framework that helps ensure proper positioning of the irrigation device within the ear canal, reducing the risk of trauma while maintaining ease of control for the operator.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems, apparatus and methods related to improved otorhinologic irrigation and lavage comprising a drainage collector and one or more otorhinologic adapters, which are capable of coupling to an irrigation-liquid container.