Mesh leak detection system for a medical device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7716966
APP PUB NO 20080015561A1
SERIAL NO

11476405

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The present invention provides a surgical device including an elongate body defining a fluid flow path therethrough. An expandable element may be coupled to the elongate body and placed in fluid communication with the fluid flow path. Moreover, the surgical device may include a first leak detection element at least partially surrounding a portion of the expandable element, and a second leak detection element may be provided in fluid communication with the fluid flow path. In addition, a console may be provided, where the console may be in communication with the first and second leak detection elements. Further, a supply of cryogenic fluid as well as a vacuum source may be provided in fluid communication with the fluid flow path.

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MEDTRONIC CRYOCATH LP199 BAY STREET SUITE 5300 TORONTO M5L 1B9

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Abboud, Marwan Pierrefonds, CA 99 5640
Wittenberger, Dan L'Ile Bizard, CA 110 5621

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