Method and apparatus for preventing air embolisms

Details Method and apparatus for preventing air embolisms Method and apparatus for preventing air embolisms

2003-10-02

2011-10-04

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery

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

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

C604S507000, C604S510000, C604S513000, C604S035000, C604S028000

Reexamination Certificate

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08029491

ABSTRACT:
Method and apparatus for preventing air embolisms during surgical procedures which involves providing a fluid source in communication with an aperture extending into an anatomical cavity such that fluid may be delivered into the cavity when a condition of negative pressure exists in the cavity, thereby preventing the introduction of air into the cavity.

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