Orifice insertion devices and methods

Details Orifice insertion devices and methods Orifice insertion devices and methods

2008-08-22

2011-11-01

Bianco, Patricia (Department: 3772)

Surgery

Body protecting or restraining devices for patients or infants

Head or face protector

C128S868000, C181S129000, C181S130000, C181S135000, C381S328000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08047207

ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for sealing an orifice are provided. A sealing element is inserted into an orifice. A fluid is transferred into the sealing element. Fluid transfer into the sealing element is restricted when a pressure in the sealing element is greater than a threshold value.

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