Control valve for suction device for surgical applications

Details Control valve for suction device for surgical applications Control valve for suction device for surgical applications

2005-01-04

2005-01-04

Robert, Eduardo C. (Department: 3732)

Surgery

Specula

Retractor

C604S035000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06837852

ABSTRACT:
A suction device for applying vacuum to a tissue surface is provided. The suction device including: a suction cup portion having a wall defining a cavity and an engagement surface for engaging the tissue surface; a vacuum inlet portion connected to the suction cup portion, the vacuum inlet portion having an inlet for connection to a vacuum source and a conduit in fluid communication with the vacuum inlet and the cavity such that a vacuum applied to the inlet is transferred to the cavity; and a valve disposed in the bore for selectively venting the vacuum in the cavity.

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