US Patent No: 6,106,497

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System and method for preventing an air embolism in a surgical procedure

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Abstract

A system and method is provided for preventing the development of an air embolism in an animal during and after a cardiovascular surgical procedure. Also provided is a device that can accurately control the pressure and/or flow of gas into the heart cavity and related blood vessels.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
MEDICAL INSTRUMENT DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES, INC.SAN LEANDRO, CA20

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Wang, Carl C T Oakland, CA 16 655

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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON (2)
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