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Methods and apparatus for efficient purging

US11819190B2 · kind B2 · utility

3Cited by

435References

17Claims

0Family size

Assignee

INTUITIVE SURGICAL OPERATIONS, INC. · US

Inventors

David Miller · Boulder, US
Zachary J. Malchano · Boston, US
Ruey-Feng Peh · Mountain View, US
Christopher A. Rothe · San Mateo, US
Vahid Saadat · Atherton, US
Edmund Tam · Mountain View, US
Aseem K. Thakur · Sunnyvale, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 28, 2020
Grant date	Nov 21, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 29, 2042

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B1/126
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tissue visualization system comprises a flexible elongate shaft through which a lumen extends. The system also comprises a pliable visualization device coupled to a distal portion of the flexible elongate shaft. The pliable visualization device includes a chamber configured to receive a fluid. The system also comprises a piercing instrument configured to extend through the lumen and to penetrate a surface of the pliable visualization device.

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