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Surgical drain

US12318533B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2021
Grant dateJun 3, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/583
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a surgical drain system formed with two or more branches, exudate flow from a patient's wound is directed between two branches with the respective filling and emptying times determined in order to identify the presence of a blockage in the drain.

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