Blower instrument, apparatus and methods of using

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9662434
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13581291

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A surgical blower for providing a directed stream to clear a surgical site, that can be used in multiple different use modes. In one use mode, the surgical blower is handheld by a user during operation. In another mode, a distal end portion of the blower is fixed to a foot of a stabilizer instrument and the handle of the blower is handheld. In another mode, a distal end portion of the blower is fixed to a foot of a stabilizer instrument and the handle of the blower is fixed to a stationary object such as a sternal retractor. In another mode, the distal end of the blower is free and the handle of the blower is fixed to a stationary object. An apparatus including a blower and a stabilizer is provided. Methods of using the blower as well as the apparatus are also provided.

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MAQUET CARDIOVASCULAR LLCWAYNE NJ 07470

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Agarwal, Amit San Francisco, US 218 3194
Chin, Albert K Palo Alto, US 299 28233
Stewart, Michael C San Jose, US 61 3653

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