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Detachable cryosurgical probe

US7160291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 20, 2004
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF28F2255/18
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cryosurgical probe system includes a fluid supply line connectable at an inlet section to a source of cryogenic fluid; a fluid connector assembly securely connected to an outlet section of the fluid supply line for receiving fluid from the outlet section of the fluid supply line; and, a detachable cryosurgical probe detachably connectable to the fluid connector assembly. The cryosurgical probe system includes the capability of providing return fluid flow.

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