System and method for doubled use of patient temperature control catheter
US8888832B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 28, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/126
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for exchanging heat in a patient has a first elongated heat exchange catheter carrying circulating working fluid to and from a heat exchange system and a second elongated heat exchange catheter carrying circulating working fluid to and from the heat exchange system. The apparatus has a connector supporting proximal portions of both catheters while distal portions of the catheters are disposed inside a patient's vasculature to exchange heat with the patient.
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