Here are five takeaways:
1. The invention is called the Limb Basin and is designed for irrigating a wound.
2. Wound irrigation usually requires the assistance of multiple staff members to position the limb and hold the suction apparatus.
3. Dr. Wurapa’s basin is ergonomically engineered to cradle upper and lower limbs and is hands-free.
4. Dr. Wurapa is a surgeon with Canal Winchester, Ohio-based Orthopedic ONE. He also has more than 15 years of experience operating at Columbus-based Mount Carmel Health System.
5. Dr. Wurapa and Medline have also coordinated a trial among surgeons in the Columbus area.
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