Patent ID: 7654975
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A mixed-gas insufflation system for mixing insufflation gases, comprising: a gas supply providing at least two sources of insufflation gas; and a mixer system including a tubing system associated with each of the at least two sources of insufflation gas, the tubing system including a first sensor for sensing whether a predetermined supply of insufflation gas is present and a second sensor for identifying the insufflating gas to be associated with the tubing system, and including a chamber, the chamber having at least two inlets and at least one outlet, wherein the at least two inlets of the chamber are in fluid communication with the tubing system, the mixer system for mixing the at least two sources of insufflation gas, and wherein the output is in fluid communication with an insufflator for supplying a gas mixture from the mixer system.