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Method for providing an oxygen bearing liquid to a blood vessel for the performance of a medical procedure

US4448188A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 18, 1982
Grant dateMay 15, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 18, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2202/0476
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for providing an oxygen bearing liquid to a blood vessel during the performance of a medical procedure is disclosed. In one preferred embodiment the blood flow is temporarily occluded, a substantially clear oxygen bearing liquid is introduced into the blood vessel and the inside of the blood vessel is inspected through a viewing system and treated with laser irradiation.

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