Vacuum powered saline injection system
US10086118B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 5, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/7554
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method and apparatus for injecting saline into an open cavity of a patient's body, and, alternatively, vacuuming fluids from said cavity, during laparoscopic surgery that provides constant feed and amplified pressure to provide a steady fluid output, in a disposable, single use handheld surgical device. The apparatus has a pump portion that includes a vacuum powered pump motor with a spring-biased valve.
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