Medical suction and irrigation device

Details Medical suction and irrigation device Medical suction and irrigation device

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Lucchesi, Nicholas D (Department: 3763)

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Material introduced into and removed from body through...

C604S027000, C604S033000, C604S035000, C604S523000

Reexamination Certificate

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08002732

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments of the invention provide a suction evacuation system, or smoke evacuation system, for incorporation into hand-held surgical devices. In particular, the system according to embodiments of the invention can be used in hand-held surgical suction-irrigation devices that may also include electrical systems which deliver energy to effect cutting, ablation and coagulation effects at the surgical site. Embodiments of the invention provide a smoke evacuation system that can be incorporated into a hand-held surgical device wherein the smoke evacuation system is structurally and functionally integrated with the suction control system of the device.

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