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Method of and device for causing blood coagulation

US4074719A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 24, 1976
Grant dateFeb 21, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 24, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2018/00982
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and a device for causing blood coagulation are disclosed. Both are especially well suited for use in endoscopy. A support is provided with an end portion on which an electrically operated thermo-element is located which receives electrical current to be heated to a level at which it has a coagulation-causing temperature. A control arrangement maintains the temperature steady when the level is reached. A visual indicator visually shows the heating of the thermo-element to the aforementioned level and an audible indicator audibly indicates the heating of the thermo-element by producing a sound which increases in intensity until the aforementioned temperature level is reached and which thereafter continues at a constant intensity while the temperature is maintained at the aforementioned level.

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