Modified organ support devices

Details Modified organ support devices Modified organ support devices

2005-02-02

2008-03-04

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Blood drawn and replaced or treated and returned to body

Constituent removed from blood and remainder returned to body

C604S004010, C435S001100, C435S284100, C210S645000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338461

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices are provided that improve the function of organ support devices, and also provided are improved methods of treating conditions associated with hemodynamic instability.

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