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Insufflation apparatus

US9381312B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 2011
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
Priority date
Expiry dateOct 19, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M2205/3653
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An insufflation apparatus and/or insufflation kit for use during a medical procedure including a fluid stabilizer wherein the insufflation apparatus can be used in different modes with a mode change between needle insufflation or cannula insufflation accomplished without having to use a different fluid stabilizer or a different trocar wherein the trocar may be a gas conditioning trocar having a chamber for on-the-go heating and hydrating an unconditioned insufflation gas prior to injecting a conditioned insufflation gas into a body cavity.

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