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Fluid warming system

  • US 5,729,653 A
  • Filed: 06/07/1995
  • Issued: 03/17/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/07/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A fluid heating apparatus for warming an infusion or irrigation liquid prior to delivery of the liquid to a patient, the apparatus comprising:

  • a flow-through polymeric chamber through which the liquid flows, the polymeric flow-through chamber having a fluid inlet port and a fluid outlet port;

    at least one electrically resistive heating element disposed in a wall of the chamber for heating the liquid, the heating element having a surface area of at least about 15 cm2 ; and

    an electrical connection element for connecting the heating element to a controller for power and temperature control.

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