Fluid management system with vertex chamber
US6059765A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 9, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/12
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Fluid management apparatus for a surgical instrument having fluid irrigation and aspiration lines includes a console having an aspiration pump and housing having a longitudinal axis. A chamber is disposed in the housing having an aspiration fluid inlet and aspiration fluid outlet, with the outlet being disposed along the longitudinal axis and connected to the aspiration pump. A frame is proved for engaging and holding the housing of the console with a longitudinal axis in a generally vertical orientation for preventing accumulation of gas within the chamber. In addition, a chamber inlet is disposed along a chamber perimeter in order to cause circulation of introduced fluid within the chamber to inhibit settling of particulate material within the chamber.
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