Directed stream blower for clearing a surgical site
US6168577A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jan 2, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 25, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M39/286
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A directed stream blower is provided for removing materials from a surgical site, thus improving the visibility of the surgical site. Preferably, the directed stream blower provides a directed stream of pressurized gas combined and intermixed with a sterile fluid which may be used to clear or wash away blood, debris, particulate, or other materials from the target surgical site. The directed stream blower may be provided with flow control positioned directly on the handle for convenient one-handed operation during use.
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