Systems and methods for optimizing and maintaining visualization of a surgical field during the use of surgical scopes

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9211059
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13198406

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A view optimizing assembly, method and kit for use in combination with a laparoscope having a lens located on the shaft tip of the laparoscope, and a source of insufflation CO2. The invention includes a multi-lumen sheath assembly, a deflector assembly in fluid communication with the lumens of the sheath assembly, wherein the flow of CO2 through the lumens forms a vortex when coming into contact with the deflector assembly, thereby preventing fogging of the laparoscope lens.

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  • FLOSHIELD, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Drach, Gregory P Liberty Township, US 14 347
Poll, Wayne L New Albany, US 23 945

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