Surgery – Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-18
2007-12-18
Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)
Surgery
Means and methods for collecting body fluids or waste material
C604S323000, C604S008000, C604S009000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11185530
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a drainage system that includes a ventricular catheter, a drainage catheter, and a positive displacement pump that can function to actively drain CSF from the ventricles of the brain of a patient. Methods of using a drainage system in accordance with the invention are also provided, as well as kits.
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Bertrand William J.
Harper Derek J.
Kiehl Andrew R.
Scheer Ron D.
Speckman Lori Cone
Chapman Ginger
IPLM Group, P.A.
Medtronic Inc.
Zalukaeva Tatyana
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