Automatic irrigation-coordinated lithotripsy
US11547479B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2230/50
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for controlling an irrigation flow rate during a lithotripsy procedure are provided. The system includes a laser configured for lithotripsy procedure, a lithotripsy irrigation system, and a temperature sensor configured to provide input to enable control of a flow of the lithotripsy irrigation system in response to a change in temperature from the operation of the laser.
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