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Fake blood for use in simulated surgical procedures

US11682319B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

W. Andrew Grubbs · Chapel Hill, US
John Alexander · Pinehurst, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 17, 2017
Grant date	Jun 20, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 5, 2038

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG09B23/285
WIPO fieldControl
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Artificial blood compositions for use in simulated surgery, and kits including the compositions, are disclosed. Tissues, organs, and organ blocks which include dissolvable clots are also disclosed. Further disclosed are methods for carrying out simulated surgical procedures using the compositions, tissues, organs, organ blocks, and kits described herein.

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