David A Silva

US Patent:

63087103, Oct 30, 2001

Filed:

Apr 7, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/545374

Inventors:

David Silva - Marietta GA

International Classification:

A61B 1900

US Classification:

128849

Abstract:

A generally V-shaped drape formed of polymer or related materials and which functions as a sling to hold the scrotum upwardly, and out of place, during medical analysis and treatment. The drape includes a V-shaped member, formed of a highly flexible polymer, such as polyethylene, and includes a pressure sensitive adhesive area at its lower end, for application to the base of the scrotum, and further includes pressure sensitive adhesive at the upper legs of the V-shaped drape, for application to the abdomen wall, to provide a sling that flurnishes continuing clearance for access to and application of the various medical instrumentation used especially during treatment of the prostate, or other proximal anatomy located at this region of the patient.