Cardioplegia delivery system and method for converting from warm cardioplegia to cold cardioplegia
US5643191A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 26, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2209/082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A cardioplegia delivery system which includes a first delivery unit adapted for connection in a manner allowing delivery of cardioplegia fluid to a patient's heart during surgery. A second delivery unit may be added to the cardioplegia delivery system. The second delivery unit includes a heat exchanger for controlling the temperature of the cardioplegia fluid. The second delivery unit may be connected during the surgical procedure to allow conversion from warm cardioplegia delivery to cold cardioplegia.
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