Apparatus and method for removing obstructions in bodily organs or cavities
CA 1313339 C · Owner: The Regents Of The University Of California · Inventors: Zakko, Salam F.
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A fully automatic organ pressure sensitive apparatus for dislodging and removing obstructions in bodily cavities or organs by both delivering and removing fluid thereto operable by high rate continuous or intermittent infusion of fluid solvent over a set pressure range to effect rapid dissolution and removal of the obstruction without complications to the patient. By continuous feedback monitoring of fluid pressure in the bodily organ or cavity of interest, the apparatus can constantly vary infusion and aspiration rates to maintain the set pressure range. If the pressure persists above or below the set range the, apparatus activates a safety feature leading to a period of maximal aspiration …
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- Granted February 2, 1993. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 2, 2010.
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