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Leak detection system

US6733494B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Filing dateApr 17, 2002
Grant dateMay 11, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F7/12
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A surgical device includes a device body defining a sealed fluid path having a first end and a second end, a refrigerant supply in communication with the first end of the sealed fluid path, and a vacuum source in communication with the second end of the sealed fluid path. Leak detection apparatus can be provided in communication with the sealed fluid path.

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