Multi-channel automatic infusion valve
AssigneeAlcon Inc.
InventorsKevin CANZONE, Jonathan MOREIRA, Behzad HASHEMI
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AssigneeAlcon Inc.
InventorsKevin CANZONE, Jonathan MOREIRA, Behzad HASHEMI
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The present disclosure generally relates to fluid control valves for delivering and/or aspirating fluid during surgical surgeries and procedures. In one embodiment, an apparatus comprises a valve body comprising a first conduit defining a first port, and a second conduit defining a second port and a third port. A cavity is defined in the valve body between the first conduit and the second conduit. The cavity is fluidly coupled with the first conduit via a first channel having a smaller diameter, and with the second conduit via at least one second channel. The apparatus further comprises a hydrophobic filter attached to the valve body and extending substantially across the cavity. The apparatus further comprises an activation member disposed in the cavity and defining one or more openings extending from a first side of the activation member contacting the hydrophobic filter, to an opposing second side facing the second conduit.
An apparatus to perform fluid infusion during surgical procedures, the apparatus comprising:
A fluid infusion system for surgical procedures, the fluid infusion system comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.