Medical devices for clearing a surgical site
US9226786B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/75
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method for clearing of a surgical site during the performance of a medical procedure where a single phase wash fluid, which has been conditioned, is directed at the surgical site to inhibit or prevent harm to the body tissue as unwanted debris is blown away from the surgical site thereby permitting a surgeon to safely perform a medical procedure without the presence of unwanted liquids or unwanted debris at the surgical site.
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