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Cryosurgical instrument

US4063560A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateApr 5, 1976
Grant dateDec 20, 1977
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Expiry dateApr 5, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00041
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention provides for re-warming of a cryosurgical instrument after its use in the cold mode, during which refrigerant is supplied through a first duct through first restriction, by admitting to the cavity within the probe tip fluid from a pressurized source through a second duct this supply being subject to control imposed by a second restriction.

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