Pleural air leak test system
US10300223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/584
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed are methods, apparatus, and systems useful for detecting leaks in pleural tissue. Also disclosed are methods of detecting and sealing such leaks. Indicator dye or stain is aerosolized and delivered to the lung via anesthetic equipment, oxygen tube, endoscope, or other suitable equipment, the dye is allowed to travel through the lung along the path or paths of least resistance emerging at the surface of the lung, staining the tissue indicative of a leak. Some embodiments include introducing one part of a two part sealant with the dye, and applying the second part of the sealant to the stain identified leak locations.
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