3500 ml Fat Collection Jar with Internal Mesh Filter

A fat collection jar is the container that sits between the liposuction cannula and the suction pump. Aspirated tissue enters the jar instead of going to waste, so it can be reused for grafting. This 3500 ml model carries an internal mesh filter: fat is held on top of the mesh while tumescent solution, blood and free oil drain through and collect below, so the surgeon draws graft-ready fat straight from the jar without pouring it through a strainer or exposing it to open air.

It is also known as a fat harvesting canister, liposuction fat collection canister, fat trap, lipo collection jar, fat filter jar, fat grafting canister and liposuction suction jar.

Specification at a glance

How the jar separates fat inside itself

Vacuum pulls lipoaspirate in through the side inlet. The mesh holds adipose tissue; everything thinner passes through. Because the vacuum port draws from below the mesh, fluid is pulled away continuously instead of sitting under the graft.

Schematic only. Not to scale.

Three steps in theatre

Choosing your capacity

We make this jar in more than one size, and the right one is decided by the cases you run, not by which number is larger. Both use the same lid, gasket, port fittings and mesh filter design, so a theatre can stock both without a second set of spares.

A practical rule: most of what enters the jar is fluid, not fat. If your usual case brings back well over two litres of aspirate, the 3500 ml lets the case run without a pause. If it does not, the 2000 ml is the easier jar to live with.

The mesh filter

The filter is a removable stainless steel mesh basket that sits inside the jar. Aperture size is the trade-off that defines the product: too coarse and small fat parcels wash through with the waste, too fine and the mesh blinds over with tissue and the flow rate collapses mid-case. Filters for fat collection generally sit in the 0.2 mm to 2.0 mm range, with mid-range apertures used for routine grafting work.

Removable — lifts out for direct access to the graft and for full cleaning of both sides of the mesh.

All-steel — no glued frame, no bonded plastic rim that degrades over repeat autoclave cycles.

Serviceable — the mesh is a replaceable part, so a damaged filter does not retire the jar.

Build and materials

The jar body is heat and shock resistant, clear enough to read the fat and fluid line at a glance, and carries a permanently printed volume scale that survives repeat sterilisation instead of wearing off.

The lid seals against a silicone gasket. Port spigots are stainless steel with a large bore taper so standard suction tubing seats firmly and holds vacuum without slipping under load.

Every unit is leak and vacuum checked before packing.

Where it is used

Brazilian butt lift and gluteal augmentation — high harvest volume, where jar capacity decides whether the case runs uninterrupted.

Breast fat grafting and revision — clean separation of graft from tumescent fluid.

Facial fat transfer, hand rejuvenation, scar revision — smaller graft volumes drawn from a larger harvest.

General body contouring liposuction — used as a straightforward large-capacity collection canister when fat is not being grafted.

Cleaning and sterilisation

1. Empty and rinse immediately after the case, before fat and blood dry on the mesh.

2. Fully disassemble: lid, gasket, port fittings and filter basket separated from the jar.

3. Ultrasonic clean with a neutral pH enzymatic detergent. Brush the mesh from both faces.

4. Rinse with purified water, dry completely, then steam sterilise per your facility protocol and the instructions supplied.

5. Inspect the gasket and the mesh at every cycle. A flattened gasket is the usual reason a jar stops holding vacuum.

Ordering

Frequently asked questions

What is a fat collection jar used for?

It collects fat aspirated during liposuction so the fat can be reused for grafting. Fluid drains through the internal mesh while fat is retained, which means the graft is separated inside the jar rather than in an open bowl.

Does the mesh filter replace a centrifuge?

The mesh performs gravity and vacuum-assisted filtration, removing tumescent fluid, blood and free oil. Centrifugation is a further processing step some surgeons add. Many fat grafting protocols use filtration alone.

Is the jar reusable?

Yes. Jar, lid, gasket and filter are designed for repeat steam sterilisation, not single use. Gasket and mesh are consumable service parts and can be replaced without replacing the jar.

Will it fit my liposuction machine?

The ports take standard large bore liposuction suction tubing, so the jar works with common aspirators and power assisted systems. If your pump uses a proprietary lid or canister mount, send the machine model before ordering and we will confirm fit.

How much fat does 3500 ml actually yield?

Yield depends on technique, tumescent ratio and patient tissue, so no honest number covers every case. The point of the capacity is that a large aspirate volume, most of which is fluid, can be processed without stopping to change jars.

Do you supply certificates for import and tenders?

Yes. Quality system, CE and registration documents are issued on request for customs clearance and tender submissions.