ConMed has been granted a patent for a gas heater designed for surgical gas delivery systems. The device features an elongated tubular body with an inlet and outlet port, a dielectric support with specialized slots, and a resistive element for heating insufflation gas as it flows through the system. GlobalData’s report on ConMed gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Surgical gas heater for delivering heated insufflation gas
The patent US12070546B2 describes a gas heater specifically designed for surgical gas delivery systems. The heater features an elongated tubular body that includes an inlet port for receiving insufflation gas and an outlet port for delivering heated gas. Central to its design is a dielectric support, which is an elongated support tube with a series of arcuate slots that facilitate the integration of a resistive heating element. This resistive element, which can be made from various materials including nickel-based alloys, is strategically wrapped around the support tube and woven through the slots, allowing it to heat the gas as it flows through the system. The design also incorporates sensing ports for monitoring gas temperatures at both the inlet and outlet, ensuring precise control over the heating process.
In addition to the gas heater, the patent outlines a complete surgical gas delivery system that includes a source of insufflation gas, a pressure regulator, and an insufflation manifold. The gas heater is integrated into this system to heat the pressure-regulated gas before it is delivered to surgical access ports. The heater's construction from UVC transparent quartz glass and the use of ceramic materials for the dielectric support enhance its functionality and durability. The system is designed to ensure efficient gas delivery while maintaining the necessary temperature control, with electrical couplings provided for connecting the resistive element to a power source. Overall, this patent presents a comprehensive solution for heating insufflation gas in surgical applications, emphasizing both safety and performance.
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