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Systems and methods for optimizing and maintaining visualization of a surgical field during the use of surgical scopes

US10154780B2 · kind B2 · utility

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176References

16Claims

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Assignee

Floshield, Inc. · US

Inventors

Gregory P. Drach · Monroe, US
Wayne L. Poll · New Albany, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 15, 2015
Grant date	Dec 18, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 15, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M2205/3344
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A view optimizing assembly, method and kit for use in combination with a laparoscope having a lens located on the shaft tip of the laparoscope, and a source of insufflation CO2. The invention includes a multi-lumen sheath assembly, a deflector assembly in fluid communication with the lumens of the sheath assembly, wherein the flow of CO2 through the lumens forms a vortex when coming into contact with the deflector assembly, thereby preventing fogging of the laparoscope lens.

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