Fluid handling system
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1. A method for priming and operating a catheter assembly, the catheter assembly comprising an elongate body and an operative device, the method comprising:
- inserting the operative device of the catheter assembly into a priming vessel;
securing a proximal portion of the priming vessel to a distal portion of the elongate body, such that the elongate body is in fluid communication with the priming vessel; and
delivering fluid through the elongate body and into the priming vessel to expel air from within the catheter assembly through a distal end of the priming vessel.
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Abstract
Various embodiments of a fluid handling system are disclosed herein. For example, the fluid handling system can include a catheter assembly and a console configured to control the operation of the catheter assembly. A removable interface member can be configured to provide fluid and electrical communication between the catheter assembly and the console.
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1. A method for priming and operating a catheter assembly, the catheter assembly comprising an elongate body and an operative device, the method comprising:
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inserting the operative device of the catheter assembly into a priming vessel; securing a proximal portion of the priming vessel to a distal portion of the elongate body, such that the elongate body is in fluid communication with the priming vessel; and delivering fluid through the elongate body and into the priming vessel to expel air from within the catheter assembly through a distal end of the priming vessel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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