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Anticoagulant delivery system for use with an auto-transfusion system

US4540406A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1983
Grant dateSep 10, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S604/902
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Anticoagulant is added to blood being aspirated through a hand-held wand having a venturi throat. The anticoagulant flows into the wand from a generally closed anticoagulant reservoir higher than the wand as replacement air flows into the anticoagulant air reservoir. This air inflow is controlled by a regulator fixed on the wand and in accordance with the amount of aspirated blood flowing in through the venturi throat.

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