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Cardiotomy suction tube system with multiple tips

US9427503B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateAug 30, 2016
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61M1/3659
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cardiotomy suction tube system comprises a main line, a first flexible branch line in fluid communication with the main line, a second flexible branch line in selective fluid communication with the main line, and a rigid branch line in selective fluid communication with the main line. A valve mechanism selectively places either the second flexible branch line or the rigid line in fluid communication with the main line. The first flexible branch line may be provided with a weighted suction tip which gravitates to a low point in an operative field. The second flexible branch line may be provided with a weighted suction tip which gravitates to a low point in an operative field.

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