Suction swab for surgical use
US10792403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/02
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical method according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, drying an osteochondral defect using a suction swab. The drying step includes suctioning moisture from the osteochondral defect through the suction swab or communicating a gas to the osteochondral defect through the suction swab.
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