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Dual IV bag arrangement for intravascular temperature control catheter cooling circuit

US7097657B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 18, 2003
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2007/126
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A fluid circuit for circulating coolant in a closed loop between an intravascular catheter and a heat exchange system includes a buffer IV bag in fluid flow series with the catheter between the catheter and a pump that pumps the coolant to the heat exchange system. A conventional IV bag is connected by means of a spike and tube to the buffer bag.

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