System and method for harvesting autologous adipose tissue
US11229722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 12, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A triple-chambered container includes: a main container body with a first chamber which has an opening at its distal end; a main barrel formed and movable longitudinally within the first chamber, the main barrel defining therein a second chamber for receiving fluids, the main barrel further having an apertured stopper at its distal end; a second barrel formed within the main barrel, the second barrel defining a third chamber for receiving fluids, the second barrel being movable longitudinally within and with respect to the main barrel, the second barrel having a distal end which is engageable and disengageable with the apertured stopper; a shaft adapted to fit within the second barrel, the shaft being movable longitudinally within and with respect to the second barrel, the shaft having a distal end which is engageable and disengageable with an aperture in the second barrel; a device for controlling engaging and disengaging of the distal end of the shaft with the aperture of the second barrel. The first chamber, the second chamber and the third chamber may be selectively moved to receive and discharge fluids with respect to one another.
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