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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 12, 2011
Filed:
Nov. 22, 2006
David R. Hennings, Roseville, CA (US);
Mitchel P. Goldman, San Diego, CA (US);
Robert A. Weiss, Hunt Valley, MD (US);
Eric B. Taylor, Roseville, CA (US);
Don Johnson, Roseville, CA (US);
David R. Hennings, Roseville, CA (US);
Mitchel P. Goldman, San Diego, CA (US);
Robert A. Weiss, Hunt Valley, MD (US);
Eric B. Taylor, Roseville, CA (US);
Don Johnson, Roseville, CA (US);
CoolTouch Incorporated, Roseville, CA (US);
Abstract
Improved devices and methods for removing blood from a blood vessel in preparation for endovenous laser ablation are described. The improved methods include one or more of: placing the patient in the Trendelenburg position, applying external compression around the vein, massaging the vein, cooling the vein externally, encouraging spasming of the vein, and removing blood with a suction device.