Fluid handling assembly and related tube set and method for use in surgical procedures
US11007308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3331
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fluid handling system for a surgical procedure includes a console and a tubing set. The console exhibits a peristaltic pump, a pinch valve, one above the other. Two recessed seats are located to the left and right sides of the pump and valve. The tubing set includes an irrigation tube and an aspiration tube each coupled to a pair of magnetic disks disposable in respective ones of the recessed seats. Upon such disposition, the irrigation tube is disposable in operative engagement with the peristaltic pump and the aspiration tube is insertable into a slot of the pinch valve.
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