Fluid management system with pressure and flow control operating modes
US8444592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/505
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Surgical fluid management systems and methods of operating surgical fluid management systems which may provide one or more functions associated with suction, irrigation, distention, deficit monitoring, infusion, fluid warming, and the like. Some example embodiments may include infra-red lamps arranged to heat fluid flowing through a disposable cartridge. Some example embodiments may provide a three-dimensional fluid path through the cartridge and/or multi-stage heating capabilities. Some example fluid management systems may be selectable between pressure control and flow control modes.
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