Angiographic fluid control system
US7258681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M5/14546
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An automated fluid control system for controlling fluid flow between a catheter, a saline supply, a contrast supply and an injector is disclosed. Pinch valves are provided in the saline input and output lines and contrast input and output lines. A controller is linked to the pinch valves to sequentially open and close the pinch valves during functions which include contrast injection and saline injection.
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