System and method to vent gas from a body cavity
US8608715B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M1/88
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
One aspect of the invention is a method to vent gas from a body cavity during an endoscopic procedure. A body cavity is in fluid communication with an exhaust gas inlet of a vacuum break device. The vacuum break device has a chamber in fluid communication with both the inlet and an outlet. The chamber may comprise one or more openings in fluid communication with the atmosphere. A conduit in fluid communication with the exhaust gas outlet may be connected directly or indirectly to a suction source. The suction source may be activated.
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