Irrigation and aspiration devices and methods
US8435207B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/0618
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Irrigation and/or aspiration devices and methods may be configured to aspirate and irrigate alone, sequentially, or concurrently. The devices and methods may provide a base with a removable head, and adapted for partial or complete separation of the irrigation and aspiration functions. The devices and methods can be configured to aspirate and/or irrigate the nasal and sinus cavities. The devices and methods may be manually and/or automatically controlled. The devices and methods may include removable, and/or replaceable, and/or refillable, and easily cleanable reservoirs for aspirant and irrigant. The device head and/or aspirant reservoir may comprise a diagnostic device, i.e., test device and/or container after use of the devices and methods.
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