Methods and apparatus for visually distinguishing occlusion...

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2004-11-29

2008-12-30

Zalukaeva, Tatyana (Department: 3761)

Surgery

Devices transferring fluids from within one area of body to...

C604S096010, C604S100010, C604S103080, C604S919000

Reexamination Certificate

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07470248

ABSTRACT:
A shunt includes a first occlusion assembly and a second occlusion assembly. The first occlusion assembly includes a first occlusion fluid conduit that carries an inflation fluid from a fluid source to a first balloon of the shunt. The second occlusion assembly includes a second occlusion fluid conduit that carries an inflation fluid from a fluid source to a second balloon of the shunt. The first occlusion assembly includes a first color and the second fluid assembly includes a second color, distinct from the first color. The distinctive colorings of the first and second occlusion fluid conduits remain visible within an operative field during an endarterectomy procedure and allow a user to distinguish the first occlusion assembly from the second occlusion assembly during the procedure.

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