Leakage detection in a medical device
US9772252B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Grant date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2090/701
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
There is provided a method of channel leakage detection in a medical device having one or more channels and a housing having an internal volume surrounding at least a portion of the one or more channels, comprising the steps of (a) pressurizing one or more of the channels by introducing air or gas into the channel; and (b) detecting leakage by monitoring pressure increase in the internal volume of the housing.
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