Branching multi-lumen tube set for laparoscopic surgical procedures involving smoke evacuation
US9962520B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 15, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A multi-lumen tube set is disclosed for use during a laparoscopic surgical procedure performed within a patient's abdominal cavity, which includes at least a first lumen configured to extend between a first surgical access port accessing the patient's abdominal cavity and an external vacuum source, and a branching conduit communicating with the first lumen and configured for connection to a second surgical access port accessing the patient's abdominal cavity to facilitate smoke evacuation from the patient's abdominal cavity during a laparoscopic surgical procedure.
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