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Soft tip blood reservoir for heart-lung machines

US5738645A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1996
Grant dateApr 14, 1998
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M5/40
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a venous/cardiotomy reservoir, substantially accurate volume indication and post-operative use are provided while preventing introduction of air into the reservoir outlet, by interposing a collapsible bag between the underside of a rigid reservoir housing and the reservoir outlet.

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